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+++ Whoops! Here comes the cheese! +++
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Cherry, I did look at the volume of cheese and try to translate it to steps but the answer was clearly 'some, many, lots'. I generally ration myself anyway so a match box sized piece per day. DS1 on the other hand eats it in huge slices on lovingly buttered triangular oatcakes.
Much colder today so it seemed fitting to make leek soup. Two portions left for tomorrow.
Too cold and tired for the garden but I have been for two short walks despite my rather sore legs, even Doglet was complaining that she didn't want to go.My mortgage free diary: +++ Divide by Cucumber Error. Please reinstall universe and reboot+++
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Snap! redo - we had soup for tea because it's gone cold here too.
It was lovely to read about your weekend - "A far more him memorial than any funeral could have been".......
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Non-food spend January 2026 £0.85p/£80
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Exactly how I like it! My matchbox-size is one of those big ones...redofromstart said:DS1 on the other hand eats it in huge slices on lovingly buttered triangular oatcakes.
My gardening yesterday was only five minutes or so. Where did the lovely weather go?I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
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So happy to hear about your good karma moonlit walk - a fitting tribute!
Matchbox size? That s some willpower!
I love cheese but it doesn't love me, so it's usually relegated to a Friday evening pickety bits dinner or a Saturday morning melty omelette & preceded by an anti-histamine!4 YEARS 10 MONTHS DEBT FREE!!! (24 OCT 2016)(With heartfelt thanks to those who have gone before us & their indubitable generosity.)...and now I have a mortgage! (23 AUG 2021)Original Date - Sept 2041 New projection - Dec 2039 (reduced by 21 months)5 -
Lovely memorial for Mr Redo, as you were describing your journey I was imagining myself alongside you and could just picture it ❤️Emergency Fund goal - £717.77/1500
Weight loss goal 1 - 0/7 lb
Mortgage OP goal 2026 - £4500
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Me too on the allergy - very sad as I love cheesertandon27 said:So happy to hear about your good karma moonlit walk - a fitting tribute!
Matchbox size? That s some willpower!
I love cheese but it doesn't love me, so it's usually relegated to a Friday evening pickety bits dinner or a Saturday morning melty omelette & preceded by an anti-histamine!
lovely use of the champagne - I like the idea of people toasting me with a glass in memory
glad you had great weather too - lucky thereDON'T BUY STUFF (from Frugalwoods)
No seriously, just don’t buy things. 99% of our success with our savings rate is attributed to the fact that we don’t buy things... You can and should take advantage of discounts.... But at the end of the day, the only way to truly save money is to not buy stuff. Money doesn’t walk out of your wallet on its own accord.
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6289577/future-proofing-my-life-deposit-saving-then-mfw-journey-in-under-13-years#latest4 -
Why did I never think of an anti-histamine for my reaction to cheese. I've only ever used it for hayfever. You learn something new every day.8
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@badmemory - My reaction is hives! stops the itch.
(PS - not medical advice of any sort - just what I do as recommended by the allergist/immunologist many years ago!)4 YEARS 10 MONTHS DEBT FREE!!! (24 OCT 2016)(With heartfelt thanks to those who have gone before us & their indubitable generosity.)...and now I have a mortgage! (23 AUG 2021)Original Date - Sept 2041 New projection - Dec 2039 (reduced by 21 months)4 -
Ah, my reaction is bad catarrh, still it is always worth trying.3
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I'm so pleased to read you had a lovely time and honoured Mr Redo's memory in his favourite place.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)5
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