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  • hypno06
    hypno06 Posts: 32,296 Forumite
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    sarahs999 wrote: »
    We're going to spend a bit of the extra money we earnt this month on going away for a night for our fifth anniversary. We never do anything flash; for the past five years we've always been trying to save money and we thought it was time to treat ourselves. Five years - well, we outlasted Jordan and Peter anyway! So the point of this is just to fess up and say a few hail marys and be absolved.... not all our free money will go on debt this month.

    Te absolvo, anyone?

    Happy anniversary!

    I'm celebrating 19 years today :eek:
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  • Earthstrong
    Earthstrong Posts: 129 Forumite
    Happy Anniversary Sarah and Hypno!!
    Mortgage £25,789.17/£24,918.14/£22,921.47
    Pay off £20k by Xmas 2010 - £16,360.00
  • Batfink
    Batfink Posts: 367 Forumite
    hypno06 wrote: »
    Happy anniversary!

    I'm celebrating 19 years today :eek:

    Congratulations to you too! It always warms my heart to hear of wedding anniversaries - celebrating the time two people have devoted to each other.

    x
  • Congratulations all, Sarah that looks very nice. Can I come? I promise to wear ear muffs so I don't hear your anniversary celebrations too much (sorry!).....

    I've had a bit of a result today. I sent a letter to Capital One requesting they repay me £124.00 worth of charges, and they have sent one back asking me to accept their offer of £252.00?!! Who am I to argue?! Should get it within 14 days, as long as they don't go on a maths course and work it out properly in the time it takes! :p
  • sarahs999
    sarahs999 Posts: 3,751 Forumite
    Congratulations all, Sarah that looks very nice. Can I come? I promise to wear ear muffs so I don't hear your anniversary celebrations too much (sorry!).....

    I've had a bit of a result today. I sent a letter to Capital One requesting they repay me £124.00 worth of charges, and they have sent one back asking me to accept their offer of £252.00?!! Who am I to argue?! Should get it within 14 days, as long as they don't go on a maths course and work it out properly in the time it takes! :p

    Well that's a turn up! How hilarious. I hope yuou're going to think carefully before you accept that offer. Ha ha.
  • Batfink
    Batfink Posts: 367 Forumite
    I've had a bit of a result today. I sent a letter to Capital One requesting they repay me £124.00 worth of charges, and they have sent one back asking me to accept their offer of £252.00?!! Who am I to argue?! Should get it within 14 days, as long as they don't go on a maths course and work it out properly in the time it takes! :p

    It does make you think - we trust these organisations with our money..... :rolleyes:

    x
  • lemma1968
    lemma1968 Posts: 1,379 Forumite
    £100 today off the debt. Sig updated xxx
    2013 TARGET £30k
    2012 £26500 paid off.
    2011 £22750 paid off
    2010 £19800 paid off
    2009 MBNA Cleared 25.09.09 £34391.33 PAID OFF
    DFW Nerd 612 Proud to be dealing with my debts
  • greent
    greent Posts: 10,787 Forumite
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    sarahs999 wrote: »
    We're going to spend a bit of the extra money we earnt this month on going away for a night for our fifth anniversary. We never do anything flash; for the past five years we've always been trying to save money and we thought it was time to treat ourselves. Five years - well, we outlasted Jordan and Peter anyway! So the point of this is just to fess up and say a few hail marys and be absolved.... not all our free money will go on debt this month.

    Te absolvo, anyone?

    I think we all need a treat once in a while - otherwise life becomes drudgery(?word? - I'm sure you all know what I mean!!:rotfl:) Can also help to keep us focussed and not resentful.

    Enjoy - I hope you have a wonderful time and lovely weather!

    greent
    I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul
    Repaid mtge early (orig 11/25) 01/09 £124616 01/11 £89873 01/13 £52546 01/15 £12133 07/15 £NIL
    Net sales 2024: £20
  • mel19632
    mel19632 Posts: 647 Forumite
    Happy anniversary to you both!
    Paying down the mortgage:
    At 1 October 2011: £226,000
    Currently: £224,499
    Aim: 85% LTV (£212,500)
    Paid £1,500
    Target remaining: 88.89%
  • sarahs999
    sarahs999 Posts: 3,751 Forumite
    Thanks everyone. It seems almost impossible that it was five years ago I walked down the aisle. I guess everyone feels like that... time just goes so fast!
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