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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 99,138 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!

    Great start.

    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.

    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** in ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan. 19months left.
  • skint_spice
    skint_spice Posts: 13,727 Forumite
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    NSD🎉🎉🎉 I was going to go to the supermarket but decided it could wait a couple of days.

    I ran 5k today and it was so warm! Took ages for my beetroot face to recover… lots more washing done and dried in the sun.

    I cut the grass and weeded a bit. Madame S came out and said hello to next doors dog at the front of the house but was a bit taken aback when she licked her nose😂 I was cutting the grass later and they sat at the fence just watching each other but back fence is too high to get through (I am sure the cat could jump if she was more confident but hope she stays on my side). I weeded a bit and brought her back in then heard some pleading meowing from the kitchen, she was at the back door with a favourite ball which I assume she was hoping they could play with 😂


    Ironing this evening and an early night as it’s an early start tomorrow… only two days to work though then I have a week off!

    Mortgage OP 2026 £640/2000
    Mortgage balance: £32,222

    Make £50 a month Jan £20, Feb £0, March £31, Apr
    Boiler fund £1981/3000

  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 99,138 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!

    Not long til your week off.

    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.

    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** in ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan. 19months left.
  • South_coast
    South_coast Posts: 6,379 Forumite
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    Just don't sign up to do any overtime!

    Mortgage start: £65,495 (March 2016)
    Cleared 🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️!!! In 5 years, 1 month and 29 days
    Total amount repaid: £72,307.03. £1.10 repaid for every £1.00 borrowed

    Finally earning interest instead of paying it!!!
  • skint_spice
    skint_spice Posts: 13,727 Forumite
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    edited 22 March at 8:48PM

    Thanks Beanie, that’s me off now🎉 and no Southcoast there will be no overtime 😂

    I am shattered, I walked to work and back and two different people wanted to go out for walks so clocked up 10.5 miles today! I was going to go for a run but legs are too tired. Tomorrow I have the gym and dancing so this evening will be spent relaxing.

    The cat is currently in the hall jumping at the blind cable trying to catch it and hitting the letterbox on her descent… she’s a joy really😂

    Mortgage OP 2026 £640/2000
    Mortgage balance: £32,222

    Make £50 a month Jan £20, Feb £0, March £31, Apr
    Boiler fund £1981/3000

  • skint_spice
    skint_spice Posts: 13,727 Forumite
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    Another £20 from OnePoll 🎉

    Trying to get to Friday without doing any major shopping but will need milk and fruit and veg at some point. I am hoping to save a little from this month’s shopping budget, even if it’s only a tenner it would be a bonus. I have enough evening meals until Friday.

    Mortgage OP 2026 £640/2000
    Mortgage balance: £32,222

    Make £50 a month Jan £20, Feb £0, March £31, Apr
    Boiler fund £1981/3000

  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 99,138 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!

    Well done you.

    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.

    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** in ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan. 19months left.
  • skint_spice
    skint_spice Posts: 13,727 Forumite
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    edited 24 March at 10:09PM

    Meant to do a list for the week!

    Enter 10 competitions 5 done

    Exercise 5 times 1 down

    Put 10 items up for sale (as missed last week) 5 done

    Plant the blooming veg!

    Continue decluttering - 20 items from bedroom

    Mortgage OP 2026 £640/2000
    Mortgage balance: £32,222

    Make £50 a month Jan £20, Feb £0, March £31, Apr
    Boiler fund £1981/3000

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