[Kate!]

Originally Posted by Dogeatdog

No I’m far from it tbh but I do what I can to budget/ save my money where it doesn’t need to be wasted. I’m not a tight arse by any means, I will treat myself when I feel like it and buy gifts for friends/ family for occasions (even if some may be a tad expensive but I know the person receiving will appreciate it).

I have savings and a decent car (both of which I’ve worked my arse off to achieve). Clothes/ shoes wise, Yh I have mainly branded stuff but it’s good quality so I look after it and make sure it lasts me as long as it can. I can’t afford to be splashing out £160 on trainers every few months, I at least try to make them last for a few years so I keep them clean and keep them in the boxes to stay fresh.

You've definitely got your head screwed on right. Your hard work has paid off. Good on you.

[Livia]

I won't be discussing my finances... but I will say this: I grew up in a working class family where my Mum always worked full time and money was tight. I had an idyllic childhood and our little house was full of love. We were rich in other ways.

[Zizu]

Originally Posted by Livia

I won't be discussing my finances... but I will say this: I grew up in a working class family where my Mum always worked full time and money was tight. I had an idyllic childhood and our little house was full of love. We were rich in other ways.

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That’s all you can ask for and better than most ever get


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[Cherie]

I think you are rich if you can afford a roof over your head, fuel and food, and if you are healthy

[Glenn.]

Got a decent chunk in saving which we’ve ramped up a bit for our move to Australia. We’re both fortunate to have good jobs. We’re very comfortable.

[Swan]

Originally Posted by Cherie

So your Granddad left you some land with a lake that is super cool Swan

What are you going to do with it?

I know people complain alot about how much easier older generations had but the upside to that is younger people inherit so much more than back in the day

For now, just allow the sheep graze it over the winter months, then allow the grass to grow for hay and silage. The small lake/big pond appeals to me much more atm.

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Swan

For now, just allow the sheep graze it over the winter months, then allow the grass to grow for hay and silage. The small lake/big pond appeals to me much more atm.

…fishing lake…?…

[Swan]

Originally Posted by Ammi

…fishing lake…?…

I've shown it once, right? I can't remember, may have posted it on here years ago. You can't really call it a lake, but it kinda is, just tiny haha.

It does have some lovely fish in it, but it's not a commercial fishery and never will be.

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Swan

I've shown it once, right? I can't remember, may have posted it on here years ago. You can't really call it a lake, but it kinda is, just tiny haha.

It does have some lovely fish in it, but it's not a commercial fishery and never will be.

…we can call it a lil lake……and I don’t know if the land will be something that you’ll be able to build on at any time but if its a great/peaceful space, it’s a pretty nice thing to ponder over, eh…

[Swan]

Originally Posted by Ammi

…we can call it a lil lake……and I don’t know if the land will be something that you’ll be able to build on at any time but if its a great/peaceful space, it’s a pretty nice thing to ponder over, eh…

It's gorgeous, in the middle of nowhere, will get some better pics one day. You could camp down there and feel like you're in the middle of the Forrest

The fields, none of them, will get planning in my lifetime i don't think. Very remote.

https://ibb.co/0prj0hzH

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Swan

It's gorgeous, in the middle of nowhere, will get some better pics one day. You could camp down there and feel like you're in the middle of the Forrest

The fields, none of them, will get planning in my lifetime i don't think. Very remote.

https://ibb.co/0prj0hzH

…planning for a camp/caravan site, do you think that would be possible…?…it sounds like a perfect getaway spot…or some kind of animal sanctuary, I know your huge love for animals…

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Swan

It's gorgeous, in the middle of nowhere, will get some better pics one day. You could camp down there and feel like you're in the middle of the Forrest

The fields, none of them, will get planning in my lifetime i don't think. Very remote.

https://ibb.co/0prj0hzH

…that’s very gorgeous……and that’s most definitely a lake……a very nice lake indeed…..

[Swan]

Originally Posted by Ammi

…planning for a camp/caravan site, do you think that would be possible…?…it sounds like a perfect getaway spot…or some kind of animal sanctuary, I know your huge love for animals…

There are so, sooooooo many Deer down there, but i wont ever allow hunting, the guy down the lane doesn't allow it either. I dunno, money can be made out of it, but i just love the memories. I learned to drive a tractor when i was 8 on those fields

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Swan

There are so, sooooooo many Deer down there, but i wont ever allow hunting, the guy down the lane doesn't allow it either. I dunno, money can be made out of it, but i just love the memories. I learned to drive a tractor when i was 8 on those fields

…did your granddad used to sit down there by the lake as well…?…such a wonderful/magical thing for you to have that special place together that was so peaceful and to learn some tractor skills as well..…

[Swan]

Changed thread title for being too crude

[Swan]

Originally Posted by Ammi

…did your granddad used to sit down there by the lake as well…?…such a wonderful/magical thing for you to have that special place together that was so peaceful and to learn some tractor skills as well..…

When my Grandad inherited the whole farm and land, the lake was massively overgrown, like a puddle really, no fish, just a hole in the ground with water. Took us a winter, but we cut all the over grown branches down, sorted it all out, got on a small boat (capsized once, middle of winter, fully clothed, freezing, my grand couldn't speak through the cold shock, i went the other way, adrenaline pumping, stripping bollock naked (as wet clothes in cold will kill you) and running all through the woods the WRONG way to the truck ) and just sorted it all out. Then added fish, Carp, Tench, Perch etc.

Fun memories, honestly

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Swan

When my Grandad inherited the whole farm and land, the lake was massively overgrown, like a puddle really, no fish, just a hole in the ground with water. Took us a winter, but we cut all the over grown branches down, sorted it all out, got on a small boat (capsized once, middle of winter, fully clothed, freezing, my grand couldn't speak through the cold shock, i went the other way, adrenaline pumping, stripping bollock naked (as wet clothes in cold will kill you) and running all through the woods the WRONG way to the truck ) and just sorted it all out. Then added fish, Carp, Tench, Perch etc.

Fun memories, honestly

…what a great thing to have been able to work on together and really feel that you’d achieved something special …(…as well as cold shock ……)…but just also enjoying that time together that would have meant so much to him as well…I can see why it’s such a special place for you and has such an emotional attachment……