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The 'I want it NOW!!' debt/savings thread Part 2

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  • wendz86
    wendz86 Posts: 7,172 Forumite
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    Wow Jen that is brilliant about the money , i reckon you should treat yourself to something with some of it.

    CL - that is annoying about your friend, i hate making the first move to make up
  • CompletelyLost
    CompletelyLost Posts: 2,862 Forumite
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    Nah wendz, it was totally my fault that we aren't speaking... I feel sorry for her to be honest. I will sleep on it and decide what to do in the morning.

    I think I'm gonna try again with bingoport. Do any of you bother playing your points on the slots now that they only allow 10 posts a day? :S
  • jenjade
    jenjade Posts: 8,418 Forumite
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    i play my points on the slots.

    I have decided as the money is because i have dd i am going to spend it on her (sort of) and buy a holiday. (i will take her with me)

    So that is not going into my isa house fund it will be saved for our holiday going to look tomorrow and see if i can book something for october half term
    :j Proud mum to Jade age 10 years and Baby Ellie born Christmas Day:eek: with a broke heart :( Proven to be a little fighter and battling on with her heart condition :j
  • jenjade
    jenjade Posts: 8,418 Forumite
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    where are you all tonight? I am in a great mood and feel very excited
    :j Proud mum to Jade age 10 years and Baby Ellie born Christmas Day:eek: with a broke heart :( Proven to be a little fighter and battling on with her heart condition :j
  • Nichelette
    Nichelette Posts: 2,155 Forumite
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    I've just got back from college, I completely forgot we were having our mock practical this week. It was a bit messy and I had to stand on my tiptoes to pour the mixture I had into the burette, but apart from that it was okay. I wish I was taller lol. Oh, and I'm being good, I've got some revision books from the library.
    Finally bought a home
    Starting mortgage £289,500 31.01.19 - Current outstanding £189,497.12
    Overpayments since 27.03.19: £53,964.80
    Moving fund so far £2500 - Premium bonds £9,500
  • moneymabel
    moneymabel Posts: 7,910 Forumite
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    Well done Nicki glad it went well.

    Where are you planning on going on hols Jen, this country or abroad?

    Urgh-work again but its FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • jenjade
    jenjade Posts: 8,418 Forumite
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    ABROAD!!!!! Yeah.. might book a holiday to use my tesco vouchers and the £600 but there are not many with cosmos who do the tesco deals going from bristol
    :j Proud mum to Jade age 10 years and Baby Ellie born Christmas Day:eek: with a broke heart :( Proven to be a little fighter and battling on with her heart condition :j
  • jenjade
    jenjade Posts: 8,418 Forumite
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    yeah got £5 on one of my scratchcards so can withdraw £10 from one and £13 from the other
    :j Proud mum to Jade age 10 years and Baby Ellie born Christmas Day:eek: with a broke heart :( Proven to be a little fighter and battling on with her heart condition :j
  • wendz86
    wendz86 Posts: 7,172 Forumite
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    You are having lots of luck jen! I have only had five pounds once.

    A holiday sounds like a great idea for the both of you! I am so excited about hopefully booking my holiday soon.

    I only have a half day at work today as am off to Bournemouth this afternoon to go out with my best mate tonight.
  • jenjade
    jenjade Posts: 8,418 Forumite
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    not having much luck with the holiday with cosmos if i use the tesco vouchers i can't have a free child place!!
    :j Proud mum to Jade age 10 years and Baby Ellie born Christmas Day:eek: with a broke heart :( Proven to be a little fighter and battling on with her heart condition :j
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