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  • Cheery_Daff
    Cheery_Daff Posts: 17,883 Forumite
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    Well I'm glad your meeting and festive gathering went well, and that the tree is up without you having to do ALL of it. Perhaps a good reminder to others that they CAN assist too... well done xx
  • Cherryfudge
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    What a lovely post @rtandon27! They sound a nice crowd, albeit some direction needed.

    I hope that migraine is soon gone, it seems to have been around ages.
    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)

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  • Watty1
    Watty1 Posts: 7,585 Forumite
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    What a fabulous post, it made me smile :)
    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 !!
  • rtandon27
    rtandon27 Posts: 6,209 Forumite
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    @Cheery_Daff - haha - they all CAN but don't - the self-actuating folk now live elsewhere in the building!

    @Cherryfudge - they are lovely folk for the most part - minions tend to stick together but not everyone is a Kevin, Stuart, Bob, or Mel!  - the migraine started to lift slightly yesterday evening and my head was quite clear this morning, but a morning of very stressful work projects (dealing with the The Vicious 6) and having a poorly OH at home with me is bringing it back on!  This weekend can't come soon enough!

    @Watty1 - what a lovely thing to say!
    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 - Jan 2040 (redcuced by 20 months)
  • Cherryfudge
    Cherryfudge Posts: 14,103 Forumite
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    The weekend is very nearly here...
    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
    20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/22
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 97,353 Ambassador
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    Hope you have a peaceful weekend. 
    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.

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  • rtandon27
    rtandon27 Posts: 6,209 Forumite
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    @Cherryfudge & @beanielou - thank-you ladies - rest is much needed this week!
    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 - Jan 2040 (redcuced by 20 months)
  • rtandon27
    rtandon27 Posts: 6,209 Forumite
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    Arrrgh - seem to have lost my weekly post - sigh - will have to try again!
    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 - Jan 2040 (redcuced by 20 months)
  • rtandon27
    rtandon27 Posts: 6,209 Forumite
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    Holding this space for weekly post which keeps disappearing!
    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 - Jan 2040 (redcuced by 20 months)
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