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I'm on silt too. Mostly. Although the cardboard-over-turf has resulted in some reasonable soil and decent water retention where I've just planted all the new stuff.
Veg plot is mostly no-dig with soaker hose in it - and while it has compost, it doesnt have much soil. However, after mulching earlier this year it does seem to be staying damp, so I'm going to make more of an effort to mulch more, and more often.
Greenhouse is all in pots, a mix of commercial and home-made compost. The stuff from the hotbin definitely has better water-retention than the commercial stuff (and of the commercial stuff the Rocket Gro looks/feels the best), but it may take a while to settle down. I have established irrigation for the greenhouse, so am debating whether to set it up to water into the pots or the gravel trays. Obviously for the stuff outside the gravel trays (cucumbers and aubergines when I finally get them set up) will have the drippers in pots. And I need to remember I saw something about growing the cucumbers up to the roof of the greenhouse and then across the roof - which should also provide some additional shading/cooling 🤣).
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re tomatoes - am I supposed to be pinching leaves off or something??
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I have survived a 1.5 day external assessment condensed into 1 today, and we are still certified.
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As at 16.10.26:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £209,304
- OPs to mortgage = £20,180 Estd. interest saved = £10,393 to date
c. 17 months reduction in term
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 75 books of target 52 in 2026 as @ 21st October.
Produce tracker: £348 of £400 in 2026
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Well done 🤗
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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*** in ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.[/b] [11 months left.[/b]1 -
Thanks @beanielou, @Humboldt 😊
Aaaaaand now I am OOO until 29th June!!! 🤩❤️🎊🎉
I have tonnnnnnes to do tomorrow, but I can take my time with all of it! 😊
Located a 43rd Wessex emblem to add to the plain wreath I will be laying at Hill 112 for my Grandpa and the mates he lost. Printed, trimmed, laminated and added. Wrote the card for it too 😊
Found a jar of my dad’s honey to take with for the lady who hosted us in her Gite during our honeymoon 20 years ago - Mr KK has stayed in touch with her since 😊
KK
As at 16.10.26:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £209,304
- OPs to mortgage = £20,180 Estd. interest saved = £10,393 to date
c. 17 months reduction in term
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 75 books of target 52 in 2026 as @ 21st October.
Produce tracker: £348 of £400 in 2026
Watch your thoughts, they become your words.
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That’s a lovely gift, enjoy your break.
Mortgage OP 2026 £1920/2000Mortgage balance: £29,386
Make £50 a month Jan £20, Feb £0, March £31, Apr £20, May £30, Jun £120, Jul £0, Aug £45, Sept £0, Oct £53 -
What a beautiful post all round 😊
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6466032/an-in-between-phase/p1
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Love this ❤️
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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*** in ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.[/b] [11 months left.[/b]1 -
what a lovely gift and meaningful on the wreath. Hope you have a lovely break away
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
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