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  • sallyx
    sallyx Posts: 15,815 Forumite
    Evening all

    Manic day, but lovely, even lovelier to be home and so we can get back to our boring routine lol!

    Going to get organised tomorrow and if the sun stays out, down the allotment and plant some seeds up in the new growhouse :)

    Congrats Bookie, fab news about DD1 :)
    I'll make a wish, take a chance, make a change And breakaway. I'll take a risk, take a chance, make a change and breakaway ....
    Finally Debt Free...
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 99,708 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!
    Blimey Bookie theres never all dull moment in your life.
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** in ~~Japanese proverb.     ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan. 19months left.
  • Buffythedebtslayer
    Buffythedebtslayer Posts: 18,943 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    clairewop wrote: »
    lol think theres a load more before you wanting to do that, my mum for starters


    Well.....ok your Mum can go first!

    Congrats Bookie and good luck to your daughter xxxx
    Nevertheless she persisted.
  • bookseller1980
    bookseller1980 Posts: 7,924 Forumite
    Christmas is going to be chaos. 1 toddler, 1 crawling and a newborn. :eek:
  • clairewop
    clairewop Posts: 8,007 Forumite
    you'll love it bookie
    Boiler pot £30.92/£1000
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 99,708 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!
    Sal~Sounds like you had an ok weekend & will have a good day tomorrow :)
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** in ~~Japanese proverb.     ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan. 19months left.
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 99,708 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!
    These hotel Chocolat easter eggies are rather yummy.
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** in ~~Japanese proverb.     ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan. 19months left.
  • skint_spice
    skint_spice Posts: 13,747 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    bookseller1980 wrote: »
    Christmas is going to be chaos. 1 toddler, 1 crawling and a newborn. :eek:

    But the following years it will be fab with them all so close together - Congratulations grannie Bookie:beer:!
    Mortgage OP 2026 £860/2000
    Mortgage balance: £31,763

    Make £50 a month Jan £20, Feb £0, March £31, Apr £20, May £20


  • Ames
    Ames Posts: 18,459 Forumite
    Just wondering have any of you done the betfair quidco thing? It's £35 cashback for £30 of bets, which is really attractive but I'm worried they wont pay out.
    Unless I say otherwise 'you' means the general you not you specifically.
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 99,708 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!
    Hi Skinty :) Hows you?
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** in ~~Japanese proverb.     ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan. 19months left.
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