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Thank god we paid the mortgage off
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Room of tranquility still needs work but we managed to yoga in there. Took out 3 pieces of furniture, re-homed 2 in other rooms. Lots of pictures sorted through and discarded. Got an embroidered picture my mum did on the wall and a tissue paper collage of a sunrise the youngest did. I have 2 large pieces of furniture to get rid of. I will sell one as a fixer upper and the other is going up to the plot. Still needs lots of work to clear stuff but it’s a start. So far it’s not cost us any money.Love 🐞
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Busy day yesterday. Olio requests collected, offered additional bread and some hummus. Trip to orange 🍊 shop for various bits and pieces for the plot approx £170. Had to buy felting for 2 shed roofs, shed paint, weed suppressant and 2 wide carpet grips ( trying to prolong the life of the youngest bedroom carpet and hall carpet- which are fraying at the doorways). Visit to the plot, transported the old bookcase up there , helped re-felt the roof and pulled some old flowers out. Next time we visit, we are going to sort out the rain harvesting system. Yoga done. Then more decluttering, storing and tidying of room of tranquility. We seem to have a lot of broken or old tech. Need to look at getting it wiped of info and then either sell as parts or recycle. Mr 🐞has agreed to start organising his files especially his occasional work ones, so decided to buy a shredder-&29.99 (via money back site and reward card). I’ve hauled out the youngest’s health and school files to sort through as well. I have at least 6/7 to go through. After all that busywork I glad I’d made a stew yesterday which was quick to reheat before collapsing in a big heap to watch bob and Paul.Busy day today as my best friend is coming over. She should have been in New York, but her hubby slipped last week and broke his ankle 4 days before they were due to fly. Then off to the hygienist 🤨. Before a trip to the sm and then picking up the youngest. Then it will be a night of shredding and seeing what has sold on the bay.Hope you all have a good day
love 🐞
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Took my friend out for cake and a cuppa, not quite New York but it was the best I could do (£16.10). Put the world to rights.Dentist 😱 best leave that there. Sm trip, dropped off batteries, coat hangers and books to be recycled. Food £50 ish didn’t seem a lot in my bags again. Than picked up the youngest who’d been let down again by a certain individual. Talked over the situation and they have decided to leave the chat group they have together. So to cheer them up , I got in touch with boyfriend’s mum and he’s coming for lunch and a movie Saturday. They only get to see each other for about half an hour at college as they attend different days. Youngest misses spending time with him. We don’t live in the same town so it makes it difficult for them to meet up as he isn’t as independent as the youngest. Big beamy smiles all round. Mr🐞 and I had plans but we’ve altered them to put a smile on the youngest face😁.Tonight plans were scuppered as the youngest was needing reassurance and parent nearness( not sure I’ve explained that very well), so I said i would help clean and declutter their room. Managed about a third, got rid of 3 lots of very old bedding that was being stored, old clothes etc, boxes and other random gubbins. Will tackle the rest tomorrow.
Made 2 sales on the bay, one paid for and one pending. Relisted 2 things and made a new listing. Cancelled 1 listing on V and will put that in the car boot pile.Right enough waffle from me.
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You've been very productive!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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Love the gubbins word. My dad used it a lot.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*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
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That was kind of you - both today and to make the arrangements for Saturday ❤️😊
It’s lovely to see you get chance for moments of connection with youngest like this 😊
Sorry the dentist appointment was a shocker and hope that you aren’t left with any painful after effects.Delighted that you got time with a friend and cake 🍰 😊
KKAs at 15.11.25:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £228,473
- OPs to mortgage = £12,345 Estd. interest saved = £5,863 to date
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 76 books of target 52 in 2025, as @ 7th December
Produce tracker: £442 of £300 in 2025
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Beanielou I love the word gubbins, I also like the word papoose. There are just some words in the English language that I just like to say
gobble, bubble, gibbon, hogwash, the list is endless.Love 🐞
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Had a really nice day. This morning went to friends house and had lunch before driving back to meet the youngest and friend at the cinema. Used mcat voucher 241. Really enjoyed the film and catch up with friend’s mum. Dropped the youngest off at in laws and then came home and started moving furniture in the dining room. Decluttered all of the drawers , loads more broken tech, phones and wires. Need to look into where I can get knackered mobile phones recycled. Found space for all the board games, my big box of seeds and wax. Picked up the shredder but none done as of yet.
Interview tomorrow 🤞.Love 🐞
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Positive vibes.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*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.1
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