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Hypno's reminder that she is doing ok, actually!

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  • little_h_2
    little_h_2 Posts: 406 Forumite
    ...and another lurker joining in here!

    hypno I have read a few of your previous posts but will be subscribing to this latest version of your epic diary.

    I am a fellow shredder, was shredding to get into my wedding dress. I got to level 2, did a week, skipped a week, did a week, skipped a week but I can heartily recommend it for the same reasons as you - 20 mins is easy to fit into the even the busiest diaries, and like you I enjoyed it! :eek:

    Irony of ironies, I can now fit into the wedding dress and it looks fab, but the wedding is off :rotfl: (see thread in DFW as to why!)

    the other reason I wanted to post, was I was out your way very recently, I am a harpist and I played for a wedding reception at Brasteds, very nice too! :D

    your efforts are truly inspirational and I hope that you reach the debt free mecca very soon.

    lots of love
    x
  • gallygirl
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    hypno06 wrote: »

    gally, I hope DD finds something nice - one day when you are in this area, we really should have coffee!

    hhhhmmmm, I think she has found somewhere which may stretch the bank of mum somewhat :eek:. You will be free to visit Hypno, paintbrush in hand ;). I always think of you when I drive up Newmarket Rd :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"
  • hypno06
    hypno06 Posts: 32,296 Forumite
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    Hi Little_h - brasteds is lovely! DD had her prom there last month and I have been there on occasion myself......the food is some of the best I have ever had, I have to say! Shame I can't afford to go there more often!

    gally - one of these days when you are travelling down Newmarket Road, you can just pull into my driveway and come in for coffee :D Until then, I am happy to present myself with paintbrush at any time!

    By the time everyone had settled in and I had cooked dinner, eaten it and cleared away, it is too late to do shred - also DS is watching the world cup final on the telly and I feel a bit mean sending him out just so I can do some lunges and jumping jacks! So, today will sadly be missed, but will be back to it tomorrow without fail! A late dinner is not going to do me any favours either if I exercise now.

    In my defence, I did go for a run this morning so at least have done *something* today!

    Packed lunches are done and in the fridge for tomorrow too - I am really quite organised :eek:
    Successful women can still have their feet on the ground. They just wear better shoes. (Maud Van de Venne)
    Life begins at the end of your comfort zone (Neale Donald Walsch)
  • savingholmes
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    Chit chat gave me double scratches today but butlins didn't.... Hope that helps someone
    Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
    1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £174.8K Equity 32.77%
    2) £2.6K Net savings after CCs 6/7/25
    3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £24.3K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.2K) = 30.1/£127.5K target 23.6% 29/7/25
    4) FI Age 60 income target £16.5/30K 55.1%
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  • hypno06
    hypno06 Posts: 32,296 Forumite
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    I got double from butlins, SH.......

    Right, off to bed (sofa) now - catch you all in the morning!

    Sleep well x
    Successful women can still have their feet on the ground. They just wear better shoes. (Maud Van de Venne)
    Life begins at the end of your comfort zone (Neale Donald Walsch)
  • REDMADCURLS
    REDMADCURLS Posts: 3,766 Forumite
    I got double from Butlins too SH
    LBM Feb 2010 £62,700 Total Debt Jan 11 [STRIKE]£49,403.84[/STRIKE] £47,530.32.
    (CC/LOAN = [STRIKE]36,378.98[/STRIKE] 35668.47. O/D = [STRIKE]1255.32[/STRIKE] 1212.35/[STRIKE]1999.78[/STRIKE] 1934.52, BUS = [STRIKE]9769.76[/STRIKE] 8714.98)
    Challenge = Debt at 31/01/12 = £25k. 2011 Payments = £1,944.19/£24,403.84

    There is no point in negative thought, it takes up time and energy which could be used in a positive, happy way!
  • Verbatim
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    Of course you're organized! Don't sound so surprised!
    When I had students sharing I got less than 2 separately so that's good that you get the amount due per student x 2. Doesn't sound a huge amount given that you're providng a taxi service and 3 meals but it does add up to a useful sum. For me it's good to know that the option still seems to be available despite these recessionary times. like you I'm hoping to avoid it but have it up my sleeve as an option if certain contracts don't materialize.
    CCs @0% £24k Dec 05 £19,621.41 Au £13400 S 12600 Oct £11,981 £9481 £7500 Nov £7250 D £7100 Jan 6950 F £5800 Mar£5400 May £4830 June £4660 July £4460 Aug £3200, S £900, £0 18/9/07 DFW Nerd 042
  • InaPickle
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    Karmacat wrote: »
    I'd *like* to be a geek, Pickle - how did you find that stat?

    Beanie got there first, KC, so Beanie can be the Geek God! ;)
    Please call me 'Pickle'
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    roud to be dealing with her debts 1198~

  • thanks for the reminder about Butlins - just got it in time!

    Aside from that Hypno ( you made me 60p!) you made me declutter three quarters of my room and do lots of annoying jobs in house that needed sorting! so thank you hope you are dreaming of debt free ness and a beach some where

    Love Buffy
    Nevertheless she persisted.
  • hypno06
    hypno06 Posts: 32,296 Forumite
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    I was too tired to be dreaming, buffy - still am!! My busy weekend has caught up with me.

    I just have to survive these two weeks and then we are off on holiday. I think they may be exhausting weeks, but so be it.

    So, off to bank and scratch, and get this international hub of activity on the move - I also have my car in for its MOT today, so fingers crossed that it doesn't prove to be too costly!
    Successful women can still have their feet on the ground. They just wear better shoes. (Maud Van de Venne)
    Life begins at the end of your comfort zone (Neale Donald Walsch)
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