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2009 New Years Resolution-MFW Diary

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  • Tesco_points_addict
    Tesco_points_addict Posts: 3,242 Forumite
    edited 2 December 2009 at 9:08PM
    chirpchirp wrote: »
    Have you checked Martin's savings calculator? Put 0.00 in as the current balance and then the monthly amount with the percentage amount.


    Aww sounds fabulous, where do I find it?? Off to search.........

    Wow, found it, Barclays were spot on (makes a change hehehe)
    MFW - We've only gone and blooming done it!
    May 2013:j
  • Tesco_points_addict
    Tesco_points_addict Posts: 3,242 Forumite
    Day three of TPA MIC (TPAs mad impossible challenge):rotfl:

    No alcohol & no spending! I'm good!!! :A

    Have managed to pick up an MS for tomorrow, pizza, pizza here we come! :p (Free dinner..yum yum)

    I have just made a lovely dinner from left over bits and pieces from the fridge, so am feeling really smug with myself:D

    Its very cold here, i'm all wrapped up in my nice warm blanket with my fluffy slipper boots on:eek:

    TPAx
    MFW - We've only gone and blooming done it!
    May 2013:j
  • Tesco_points_addict
    Tesco_points_addict Posts: 3,242 Forumite
    Also forgot to say I have managed to negotiate two free services for my car, due to some paperwork c**k up made by the dealership.:D

    Off to watch I'm a celeb. now!

    Still alcohol and money free:T

    TPAx
    MFW - We've only gone and blooming done it!
    May 2013:j
  • setmefree2
    setmefree2 Posts: 9,072 Forumite
    Mortgage-free Glee!
    Tesco_points_addict wrote: »
    Off to watch I'm a celeb. now!

    Still alcohol and money free:T

    TPAx

    Well done on your freeness:T:T I hope Gino wins - though I don't really mind if Kim or Jimmy win either.
  • Tesco_points_addict
    Tesco_points_addict Posts: 3,242 Forumite
    Day four of TPA MIC (TPAs mad impossible challenge):rotfl:

    No alcohol & no unnecessary spending! I'm good!!! :A Can you believe it, it's Friday and i'm on the tea?!!

    Have just returned from a lovely MS meal:j. Did the weekly shop whilst in town, came to £38 (thats good for us!)

    TPAx

    PS----Gino to WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    MFW - We've only gone and blooming done it!
    May 2013:j
  • Tesco_points_addict
    Tesco_points_addict Posts: 3,242 Forumite
    Yehhhh Ginoooooooooooooooooooo wonnnnnnnnnnnnn
    MFW - We've only gone and blooming done it!
    May 2013:j
  • setmefree2
    setmefree2 Posts: 9,072 Forumite
    Mortgage-free Glee!
    Yay - Glad Gino won:D Seriously impressed with your progress so far :T:T:A
  • Tesco_points_addict
    Tesco_points_addict Posts: 3,242 Forumite
    setmefree2 wrote: »
    Yay - Glad Gino won:D Seriously impressed with your progress so far :T:T:A

    I'm glad he won too! What a lovely chap, not to mention his sexy voice..magnificoooo!

    Your impressed, I cannot quite believe how well i'm doing! Seems the more impossible the chalenge seems the better I do. Am aming for another NS NA (no spend no alcohol!) day today:j:A

    Have worked out that we have managed to save £28,200 this year. I am amazed as its not like we are both earning footballers wages:rotfl:.

    We will have more outgoings next year as we have put off doing things around the house for various reasons thins year.

    In 2010 we [STRIKE]must[/STRIKE] should...(in order of importance)
    • Replace fascias and soffits
    • Replace garden fencing
    • Replace kitchen (its orginal green units - 1987 lovely!)
    • Perhaps look into converting all or part of the garage rather than doing extension. (although where we would put all the stuff that is currently in the garage I have no idea!)
    TPAx
    MFW - We've only gone and blooming done it!
    May 2013:j
  • gallygirl
    gallygirl Posts: 17,240 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
    Tesco_points_addict wrote: »
    Your impressed, I cannot quite believe how well i'm doing! Seems the more impossible the chalenge seems the better I do. Am aming for another NS NA (no spend no alcohol!) day today:j:A

    Have worked out that we have managed to save £28,200 this year. I am amazed as its not like we are both earning footballers wages:rotfl:.


    Your savings are superb & well done on no alcohols & spends - v impressed :T. I however have had a 'TPA' day & spent a fortune, will post on my diary when I pluck up & courage (& I know Stuart isn't about :rotfl:)
    A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort
    :) Mortgage Balance = £0 :)
    "Do what others won't early in life so you can do what others can't later in life"
  • Tesco_points_addict
    Tesco_points_addict Posts: 3,242 Forumite
    Erm I may have spent some plastic and opened some wine:rolleyes:

    TPAx
    MFW - We've only gone and blooming done it!
    May 2013:j
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