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Cheery's path to fulfilment - finishing the DIY, looking after myself, appreciating the garden 🌻
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I think a training programme may be a better long-term use of resources, then after a while you wouldn't need to send Mr KK out at all!3
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Oh, and I am delighted to report that after a little searching we did indeed find the hotplate coins, and I was awarded the final three - I donated one to Mr C 😂6
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Phew - I'm glad MrRatty didn't get to them!
...and as for supporting the apprenticeship programme - as long as s/he was a dab shot and got the buggers (and took them away) I'd be happy to support!
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)New projection - 14 YEARS 7 MONTHS LEFT OF 20 YEARS (reduced by 17 mths)4 -
But, I get to charge a premium for Mr KK, as he comes with a side helping of dry wit … 🤔😉❤️Cheery_Daff said:I think a training programme may be a better long-term use of resources, then after a while you wouldn't need to send Mr KK out at all!
KKAs at 15.10.25:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £229,702
- OPs to mortgage = £12,345 Estd. interest saved = £5,863 to date
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 62 books of target 52 in 2025, as @ 4th November
Produce tracker: £426 of £300 in 2025
Watch your thoughts, they become your words.
Watch your words, they become your actions.Watch your actions, they become your reality.3 -
Glad you got some useful feedback Cheery, onwards and upwards xMFW 2021 #76 £5,145
MFW 2022 #27 £5,300
MFW 2023 #27 £2,000
MFW 2024 #27 £6,055
MFW 2025 #27 £3,350/£5,0002 -
I'm seeing a national if not international business here, apprentices, clones, premium rates for specific personal, training schemes.... admin staff will be needed, I think you are already beyond your spreadsheetKajiKita said:Okay fair enough, I think Mr KK would draw the line at using an air rifle inside the house! 😉😊
The drama of the missing white chocolate buttons!! 😳😂😉 We need updates!! Or a restocking … 😉
@rtandon27 < logs further interest in Mr KK’s services … considers hassle factor and costs of hiring an apprentice as Mr KK is getting spread a bit thin and customer delays are looking possible … > 😉
KK
Made it to mortgage free but what a muddle that became
In the event the proverbial hits the fan then co-habitees are better stashing their cash than being mortgage free !!3 -
Can I borrow your PA ….?? 🤔😉😂😊Watty1 said:
I'm seeing a national if not international business here, apprentices, clones, premium rates for specific personal, training schemes.... admin staff will be needed, I think you are already beyond your spreadsheetKajiKita said:Okay fair enough, I think Mr KK would draw the line at using an air rifle inside the house! 😉😊
The drama of the missing white chocolate buttons!! 😳😂😉 We need updates!! Or a restocking … 😉
@rtandon27 < logs further interest in Mr KK’s services … considers hassle factor and costs of hiring an apprentice as Mr KK is getting spread a bit thin and customer delays are looking possible … > 😉
KK
KKAs at 15.10.25:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £229,702
- OPs to mortgage = £12,345 Estd. interest saved = £5,863 to date
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 62 books of target 52 in 2025, as @ 4th November
Produce tracker: £426 of £300 in 2025
Watch your thoughts, they become your words.
Watch your words, they become your actions.Watch your actions, they become your reality.1
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