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  • Jessy103
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    That little kitty looks like an absolute menace 🤣
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  • skint_spice
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    She is Jessy! Although she is currently cuddling into my leg keeping me warm 🩷
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  • skint_spice
    skint_spice Posts: 13,652 Forumite
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    Almost at pay out on 0nepo!! again🎉 not done much else for moneymaking this month although I have spent less and taken extra OT next week although pay not included in extra money quest.
    Started line dancing this week which was fun😂 and I have been trying to walk a little bit more every day. Did contemplate joining a gym but think I will leave it for now.
    In MS attempts my dad helped me put my whirly up in the back garden today so I can finally hang out washing again!
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  • beanielou
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    Well done dad!
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  • skint_spice
    skint_spice Posts: 13,652 Forumite
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    And today it rained so no washing out!

    Got my nails done today so no NSD. £20 claimed from 0nepo!! and went to film club with my friend so a nice day all in.
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  • skint_spice
    skint_spice Posts: 13,652 Forumite
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    NSD today! My veg growing subscription stuff arrived but working all weekend so it’s looking like Monday before I get a chance or possibly next weekend.
    I was very tempted to get a takeaway but made fajitas instead so quite pleased with myself.
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    Mortgage balance: £32,990

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  • KajiKita
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    Veg growing subscription ...?

    KK
    As at 15.01.26:
    - When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £222,084
    - OPs to mortgage = £12,881 Estd. interest saved = £6,203 to date
    c. 16 months reduction in term
    Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030

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  • skint_spice
    skint_spice Posts: 13,652 Forumite
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    KajiKita said:
    Veg growing subscription ...?

    KK
    Pot gang? They send out seeds, compost etc. I still haven’t got started but have a few days off now so shall get with it!
    Mortgage OP 2026 £350/2000
    Mortgage OP 2025 £7700/7000
    Mortgage OP 2024 £7700/7000

    Mortgage balance: £32,990

    Make £50 a month Jan £20
    Boiler fund £1225/3000

    ”Do what others won’t early in life so you can do what others can’t later in life” (stolen from Gally Girl)
  • KajiKita
    KajiKita Posts: 9,439 Forumite
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    I’ve had a rummage …. 😊
    I’d be interested to know what you think of their grow guides … Love the idea of including recipes with each of the seed types 🤩
    I’m a bit surprised that they are sending out courgette seeds as early as February?

    KK
    As at 15.01.26:
    - When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £222,084
    - OPs to mortgage = £12,881 Estd. interest saved = £6,203 to date
    c. 16 months reduction in term
    Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030

    Read 9 books of target 52 in 2026 as @ 27th January 
    Produce tracker: £36 of £400 in 2026

    Watch your thoughts, they become your words.
    Watch your words, they become your actions. 
    Watch your actions, they become your reality. 
  • skint_spice
    skint_spice Posts: 13,652 Forumite
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    The seeds are kept indoors for a while KK. I will see how it goes.
    The next few weeks are very busy, I seem to have a lot of catching up to do. I have dancing this afternoon so must go make an omelette as for brunch to keep me going.
    Haven’t been too spendy but bought a couple of cosy throws at the weekend, here is her majesty enjoying one of them (perhaps she thinks they are related).

    Mortgage OP 2026 £350/2000
    Mortgage OP 2025 £7700/7000
    Mortgage OP 2024 £7700/7000

    Mortgage balance: £32,990

    Make £50 a month Jan £20
    Boiler fund £1225/3000

    ”Do what others won’t early in life so you can do what others can’t later in life” (stolen from Gally Girl)
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