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  • TallGirl
    TallGirl Posts: 6,232 Forumite
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    More Mystery Shopping done Bank Account switch went really well I did not have to swicth but I liked the offer they had so took. Ok I don't get £100 like on A&L but it does pay 6% interest on current account and it has a linked 5% savings account that I can put up to £250 a month and cannot touch until once a year on my birthday (just worked out that way). I am not really saving anything at the momnent so it will make me more diciplined. Will still keep our joint account with Barclays but I have been with them for 16 years and now is the time to leave.

    Did a pub MS at lunchtime, quite nice but not overly fab. then saw one at a local bedding place got some pillow cases I needed plus £5 so cannot complain. All entered 4 in 1 week is a lot for me but all nice ones. Also got 3 for Wednesday when I am in a town down the South Coast anyway. 2 gamesstores so will get some goodies for the DS either DH's or my mum.

    Inlaws just gone home footie on, roast beef in the oven to eat as sandwiches later on. Thomas was a bit scared when they were here but now he is back in full cuddle mode. Thinking of going to the Maine Coon Cat Club Annual meeting on the 26th June, never been to one but it might be nice to see some more examples of the race.

    Well all there is left to say is come on England!!!
    Save £12k in 25 No 49
    PB Win 21 £225, 22 £275, 23 £900, 24 £750 Balance Dec 25 £32.7K  
    Plan to move to Denmark for FIRE by Autumn 2025 “May your decisions reflect your hopes not your fears”
    New diary aiming for fire https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6414795/mortgage-free-now-aiming-for-fire#latest

  • vandanfc
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    I am sure you will enjoy a visit to the Maine Coon show. Will be lots of lovely puddytats to see.
  • TallGirl
    TallGirl Posts: 6,232 Forumite
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    Rats cannot go to the cat show forgot I am playing golf in a team thing so cannot let my partner down.

    Nice round of golf yesterday played ok not perfect but getting better. Taped the Denmark game today, most of first half did not tape as there was a powercut but it did not really matter after that own goal Denmark fell to pieces. Never mind its only the first game.

    Doing a bit of Match betting the BAH offer but I got got a €200 bonus instead of a €100. Need to wager €800 more.

    Of money saving things I have ordered 2 x 5 kilo bags of kitten food it was £10 off if you ordered two and free delivery from Petsathome also got 5% with Quidco. Usually I pay £13 for the 2 kilo bags as they do not do the 5 kilo ones in the shop so quite a saving.

    Off to London tomorrow really early start on the train but not too bad really. Then no appointments Thurs or Friday so that will be nice.

    Wednesday I have 4 Mysteryshops and that is that week then. Chilling out tonight quite tired after a lot of driving today.

    Also lost some weight last week getting there slowly feeling more motivated on the diet front now.
    Save £12k in 25 No 49
    PB Win 21 £225, 22 £275, 23 £900, 24 £750 Balance Dec 25 £32.7K  
    Plan to move to Denmark for FIRE by Autumn 2025 “May your decisions reflect your hopes not your fears”
    New diary aiming for fire https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6414795/mortgage-free-now-aiming-for-fire#latest

  • vandanfc
    vandanfc Posts: 2,042 Forumite
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    "Rats cannot go to the cat show forgot I am playing golf in a team thing so cannot let my partner down." - That's a shame.

    "Also lost some weight last week getting there slowly feeling more motivated on the diet front now." - well done.

    Enjoy your busy week.
  • TallGirl
    TallGirl Posts: 6,232 Forumite
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    Mystery Shops were very good, bought printer cartridges for work so thats £10 pure profit as they pay for them. Coffee and lovely cookies (ups not good for the diet) and £20 in a games shops so got a few DS lite goodies and two games. If I don't like them I can always sell them on.

    Now I have no MS booked hopefully a lot more will come up. Good to have them all in 1 town on 1 day combined with work. Might see if I can get something for Cornwall when I go down there later on this month.

    DH need to go to Ashford in Kent tomorrow so really tempted to take the day off and come with him. We could then go to France and stock up, we would save £2 a bottle of wine in Tesco France and his cigarettes alone should cover the £58 ticket to cross the channel (no diesel cost either). Hopefully he will call me later and I can book the tickets.

    Cat food has not arrived but they are funny those two mini cats. We feed them James Wellbeloved and then they have 1 packet/tin of wet food as a treat twice a day. Jack prefers dry food most of the time as Thomas bully him out of the way when the wet food is down however if I give them Maine Coon dry food they both prefer that to anything else. Its huge bits and really they should be too small for that but it will have to do until the other stuff arrives hopefully soon.

    Got my Spa Day on Saturday cannot wait then Golf and inlaws for Dinner Sunday should be a good weekend.

    Take care all.
    Save £12k in 25 No 49
    PB Win 21 £225, 22 £275, 23 £900, 24 £750 Balance Dec 25 £32.7K  
    Plan to move to Denmark for FIRE by Autumn 2025 “May your decisions reflect your hopes not your fears”
    New diary aiming for fire https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6414795/mortgage-free-now-aiming-for-fire#latest

  • SmlSave
    SmlSave Posts: 4,911 Forumite
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    Enjoy your spa day TG - sounds lurvly :)
    Currently studying for a Diploma - wish me luck :)

    Phase 1 - Emergency Fund - Complete :j
    Phase 2 - £20,000 Mortgage Fund - Underway
  • TallGirl
    TallGirl Posts: 6,232 Forumite
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    Going to France now on Monday instead booked and taken day off - really look forward to this long weekend now.
    Save £12k in 25 No 49
    PB Win 21 £225, 22 £275, 23 £900, 24 £750 Balance Dec 25 £32.7K  
    Plan to move to Denmark for FIRE by Autumn 2025 “May your decisions reflect your hopes not your fears”
    New diary aiming for fire https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6414795/mortgage-free-now-aiming-for-fire#latest

  • TallGirl
    TallGirl Posts: 6,232 Forumite
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    "og det var Danmark og det var Danmark Ole Ole Ole""

    So happy about that game, we have a chance of making it now. Fab spa day too really nice and chilled tonight.
    Save £12k in 25 No 49
    PB Win 21 £225, 22 £275, 23 £900, 24 £750 Balance Dec 25 £32.7K  
    Plan to move to Denmark for FIRE by Autumn 2025 “May your decisions reflect your hopes not your fears”
    New diary aiming for fire https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6414795/mortgage-free-now-aiming-for-fire#latest

  • TallGirl
    TallGirl Posts: 6,232 Forumite
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    Had a good trip to France got wine at £2.50 cheaper than UK and its our favorite. I am going to make sure I stay off it as much as possible and I know I can. Also got some lovely Cheese and pate so all in all a good. day.

    Working hard from home today, my company credit card is up to its limit and they have just increased it by £250. That is nice but I need nights in a hotel plus I am taking 10 people out for dinner and drinks. Ups I think I shall have to use my own card so I don't run that up.

    Lovely sunny day today seems a shame to be working in door.

    Also just realised that I shall miss most of the Denmark game on Thursday as I am taking those peopel out. What a bummer was looking forward to that.
    Save £12k in 25 No 49
    PB Win 21 £225, 22 £275, 23 £900, 24 £750 Balance Dec 25 £32.7K  
    Plan to move to Denmark for FIRE by Autumn 2025 “May your decisions reflect your hopes not your fears”
    New diary aiming for fire https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6414795/mortgage-free-now-aiming-for-fire#latest

  • TallGirl
    TallGirl Posts: 6,232 Forumite
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    Just a quick update from Cornwall, staying in this fantastic hotel last night in Newquay, £60 for a single room and a view to die for really really stunning this is the view from where I am sitting now in the lounge/restaurant 148.jpg
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    Off to Truro in a minute just booked a hotel for tonight on lastminute forgetting that I cannot print anything out, hope they will still let me stay. Taking some people out for dinner tonight so might miss 1st half of the Denmark game. Well done England by the way did not see the game as driving down here.

    No gym but not been too bad drinks for foodwise.
    Save £12k in 25 No 49
    PB Win 21 £225, 22 £275, 23 £900, 24 £750 Balance Dec 25 £32.7K  
    Plan to move to Denmark for FIRE by Autumn 2025 “May your decisions reflect your hopes not your fears”
    New diary aiming for fire https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6414795/mortgage-free-now-aiming-for-fire#latest

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