This Time I'm Really Going To Do It

Karmacat · 5 August 2015 at 10:41AM

Brilliant, Watty, well done

Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS · 5 August 2015 at 11:01AM

Hi Watty, having been hit by three big health issues this year, I fully understand about feeling low. I'd like to be in Portugal now but Mr T is too young - his words not mine - but what it gives us is time to plan and generate ideas etc.

Your OP today is mahoosive and will be a big boost - enjoy the moment

Very best wishes to you all - and Most Handsome of course.

Tilly x x

Watty1 · 5 August 2015 at 1:58PM

Luckyinlife wrote: »

Do you sacrifice a lot by making such big overpayments ? cars holidays food toys ect ect

Great question. I thought about how to answer it and so answer is a little longer than you might expect.
I’d love to say we go without but I don’t think we do really. I’ve become very ‘mindful’ of how we spend money. I used to fritter a lot away. I don’t do that now. I don’t really know what I spent it on which is a sad truth I have come to realise over the last 2 years.
I would love to economise on food but I don’t really know how as I’ve found all my ideas don’t really work for me. Asking Tilly for help with this is on my ‘to do’ list J
Our cars are old – mine in particular is a 1996 car. I bought it 4 years ago when I didn’t want to admit that my left arm had been damaged by an accident permanently (I can’t drive a car with a gear stick). Its survived, goes well and actually I love it. Mr Watty’s car is old too. But as some readers might remember a year ago I bought a horsebox so I can’t claim true motor scrimping J
We don’t do holidays. Mr Watty went to China this year but that was with his mum and she paid. I went to Portugal with a couple of friends but only for 3 nights and we stayed in a cheap apartment (fabulous).
No toys. I really would like a phone to play with – mine is really old – and I would like a tablet so I can work out of my office. I can put both through the business and will do after the mortgage is gone.
We don’t go out much either – although we eat out maybe once every 3 weeks. But cheaper places now and always with a discount voucher – or – Sunday roasts at the local pub.
We are very mindful about going out. At the weekend we went to a big horse show but we both got in for free and had a lovely day. We wouldn't have paid £70 to go at the moment! This evening we are going to a lecture which was £10 each but we both really wanted to go so am looking forward to that - but- I did think about that spend and it was a yes/no/yes/no moment.
No sky or paid for TV either! Make do by recording stuff on freeview box or buying dvd’s and reselling on ebay. I honestly don’t think we would watch more even if we did. Upgrading the TV so I can watch Horse and Country TV might happen in the next couple of years.
But then I have the horses and they are expensive. So I would not describe my life as frugal. Mr Watty probably is way more frugal than me as the horses are really mine – so – I try not to comment when he goes out with his work mates for a Chinese and beers.
We are lucky, Mr Watty earns well and my business does well too. I think mindset is what is making the biggest difference.

LauraJo · 5 August 2015 at 2:11PM

Hi
Sounds like horsey is doing amazingly well - I love the question by luckyinlife - not sure we can be classed as 'true sacrificers' when we keep horses he he!
The mind set is the most important thing though - I really struggle now with the wastage in my live now the OH thinks its open season to start spending again! He was good for years though so I guess I'll let him off for a bit!

Firegirl · 5 August 2015 at 3:39PM

4k is amazing Watty:0). So chuffed for you! Your so close to breaking the 20k barrier!!!! Woooooi hooooooo!

Firegirl · 5 August 2015 at 3:44PM

Oh Watty just read you post no 1334 while sitting drinking a £2.65 mocha than I could really have done without!!!! I need to say no more!!!

Luckyinlife · 5 August 2015 at 4:51PM

Great reply watty thanks :]

I know what you mean i think we all deserve a few luxury's in life for you it be your horses for me it be my car not a silly expensive one just a nice one i dont mind washing haha

I myself dont have payed for tv as such i do however have a few cheaper options like amazon prime but i guess if you can balance life well why not its for enjoying after all

greent · 5 August 2015 at 10:49PM

Great OP, Watty - and a really well thought out response to Lil's question

x

Alchemilla · 6 August 2015 at 3:07AM

Such good news about Most Handsome.

Watty1 · 6 August 2015 at 4:41PM

LauraJo wrote: »

Hi
Sounds like horsey is doing amazingly well - I love the question by luckyinlife - not sure we can be classed as 'true sacrificers' when we keep horses he he!!

So true J

Firegirl wrote: »

Oh Watty just read you post no 1334 while sitting drinking a £2.65 mocha than I could really have done without!!!! I need to say no more!!!

That was me before starting this diary. Popped into a Costa Coffee 2 or 3 times a week and into the village tea shop around once. I still do frequent the Costa crowd but it is occasional rather than regular!

Alchemilla wrote: »

Such good news about Most Handsome.

Thanks. Totally delighted here. Rode him to the end of the road, round the triangle and back today. Only out for about 20 mins and Mr Watty walked with us – but – this was a really big step. He was a little nervous to be ridden but given all he has been through that was fine. And I was not very confident either. But we both did beautifully. Am so very happy J

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