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  • ElizabethJH
    ElizabethJH Posts: 798 Forumite
    Welcome back!! I'm going to have to look at a new SOA as well - There's a few things I've cut back on recently... good luck with 2010!! :)
    Debt Free since 2012
    Current Savings £1,400
    Current Mortgage £143,398.27
  • retrocircles
    retrocircles Posts: 746 Forumite
    I've signed up to the 'Turn £10 into £10k' thread, which may be a big expectation, but aim high as they say!

    Have a unit ending on Ebay tonight which I got for free & some unwanted games ending tomorrow that should kickstart the pot for about £70.

    Have LOTS of media to sell on Ebay while it's free listing.
    Debt @ LBM 29/12/08 - £49044! Now £44684.
    Fat loss 29/85lbs // £100 into £10k £243.07/£10k
    HSBC Loan 9658 // HSBC CC 3484 // HSBC CC 1464 // DP's 779 // Car 0% 4851 // Halifax OD 1348 // HSBC OD 1.5k // HSBC OD 1k // Barclays OD 400 // IOMOM 4400 // S Loan 15k // Cap1 £800
  • ElizabethJH
    ElizabethJH Posts: 798 Forumite
    I really need to get on ebay - difficult at the moment as am putting up a friend in the spare room (for FREE!! She's taking advantage now as well grrrr... going to have to speak about paying bills) but computer is in there! Definitely have a good few items in there to sell!!
    Debt Free since 2012
    Current Savings £1,400
    Current Mortgage £143,398.27
  • retrocircles
    retrocircles Posts: 746 Forumite
    edited 9 January 2010 at 6:32PM
    Did a bit of a food shop yesterday. Thought I didn't get a lot, but still came for £44. But hopefully won't have to go again before payday.

    First round of Ebay auctions ended leaving me with £148.74 transferred to my bank account. Really pleased. Planned to spend today listing but don't feel well. I think I have a chest infection or something. Been on the sofa all day & just about feel well enough to sit upright now!

    Annual leave got agreed at work, so now I'm looking for amazing but thrifty holidays. Never done that before so all new to me!

    Did self-assessment online. I'm owed £199 for 2008-2009. Ace! Can't wait to get that. Also no council tax to pay for the next 2 months. I will spend that wisely & pay it off debt.

    Dreaming about payday, starting to think of important things I need to get/do:
    - Pay accountant
    - Get hair cut
    - Get glasses (apparently I need them!)
    - Get DH's glasses
    - Get bathroom door (!)
    Debt @ LBM 29/12/08 - £49044! Now £44684.
    Fat loss 29/85lbs // £100 into £10k £243.07/£10k
    HSBC Loan 9658 // HSBC CC 3484 // HSBC CC 1464 // DP's 779 // Car 0% 4851 // Halifax OD 1348 // HSBC OD 1.5k // HSBC OD 1k // Barclays OD 400 // IOMOM 4400 // S Loan 15k // Cap1 £800
  • pixiechick99
    pixiechick99 Posts: 3,731 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Ooooh what a fab haul on ebay:beer:
    I've been on a bit of a roll there this week - have 33 things listed at the mo, 2 more to go on tonight, 1 BIN sold today:p (Tis a bit of a pile of rubbish tho, so won't be making £148!!)

    Good news about the money owed to oyu...and three cheers for council tax free months:T

    Have a rest and an early night-hope you feel better in the morning:p
    I really need to sort out a new signature!
  • ElizabethJH
    ElizabethJH Posts: 798 Forumite
    Oo I forgot about no council tax :) yes!!
    Debt Free since 2012
    Current Savings £1,400
    Current Mortgage £143,398.27
  • lilmissmup
    lilmissmup Posts: 6,884 Forumite
    Yay on extra money!
    Now a SAHM trying to earn some spare pennies each month
  • lilmissmup
    lilmissmup Posts: 6,884 Forumite
    How are things hun?
    Now a SAHM trying to earn some spare pennies each month
  • retrocircles
    retrocircles Posts: 746 Forumite
    Plodding along. Life is stressful. Am moving to Devon within the next 2 months possibly! Trying to raise £1500 for the move in terms of deposits etc. EEEEEK!
    Debt @ LBM 29/12/08 - £49044! Now £44684.
    Fat loss 29/85lbs // £100 into £10k £243.07/£10k
    HSBC Loan 9658 // HSBC CC 3484 // HSBC CC 1464 // DP's 779 // Car 0% 4851 // Halifax OD 1348 // HSBC OD 1.5k // HSBC OD 1k // Barclays OD 400 // IOMOM 4400 // S Loan 15k // Cap1 £800
  • pixiechick99
    pixiechick99 Posts: 3,731 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Nice to see you back!;)
    Devon would be lovely - rather envious there:p
    I really need to sort out a new signature!
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