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Thank god we paid the mortgage off
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Off to google truckle as it is indeed a good word!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 !!4 -
I love all of the cheese🧀 truckles around at this time of year. We were going to go to the Xmas 🎄Market today for a bimble, but the weather is too cold, wet🌧 and windy for bimbling - so will truckle shop in a couple of weeks instead 😃I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soulRepaid mtge early (orig 11/25) 01/09 £124616 01/11 £89873 01/13 £52546 01/15 £12133 07/15 £NILNet sales 2024: £20
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Currently at a park run with Mr 🐞 and the eldest. I’ve been informed that the eldest will be giving us a PowerPoint presentation Christmas Day on the 12 park runs of the year.🤣. Weirdly we are looking forward to it.🤣
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That made me smile. Christmas Day Park Runs can be fun
I enjoyed the one I did when I had no family or friends to share the day with Made it to mortgage free but what a muddle that became
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Apparently Watty1 each park run will have slides and marks for different categories. My in laws are not aware 🤣.Love 🐞Declutter 984/2026
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I love it! Get her to put it on YT so we can all enjoy it! Could go viral? 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
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In laws have now been informed of what to look forward to Christmas Day🤣. Had them for lunch as it was FIL birthday. Unfortunately it took awhile to cook for them as I am now done to 2 burners on the top. There is no way I’ll be able to repeat a big roast on Christmas Day, so I’ll have to get a new oven😤. Plus a couple of kitchen cupboards decided to drop their doors lately. Need to look at our options around the kitchen and its slow decline.In other news I sold some flippers (£10) on bay, so need to send those off hopefully today.
Right need to motivate myself as my mum wants to go Meadowhell to sort the kids Christmas presents.Love 🐞Declutter 984/2026
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I feel for you trying to cook a meal with just 2 burners. An ex chef boyfriend once told me that with a roast the trick is to serve the gravy really really hot in a warmed jug or direct to plate and then most people will not notice what has gone cold (this trick has saved me a few times!)Made it to mortgage free but what a muddle that became
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Having got old & arthritic I no longer try to get everything ready at the same time as it is a good way to make sure something lands on the floor. I have had a microwave for over 45 years now & cook most things before & then give them a quick whizz.3
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Oh hope meadow hall wasn't too bad. I think you were right before when you called it MeadowHell 🤣.
I'm always at the IKEA over there (unless I can be bothered with Nottingham or Leeds)Emergency Fund goal - £1000/2000
Mortgage OP goal 2026 - £1200/£4500
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