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The awesomely August NSD challenge

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  • chris81418
    chris81418 Posts: 910 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    Yey! Yesterday was NSD number 18 for me - only 1 more to get to reach my target - not sure when I'll squeeze it in though, as I too have a grocery shop to do today, and then away for the bank holiday weekend ... hopefully I'll managed it by the skin of my teeth - no change there then!
    today I paid ioff the balance of my loan and now I'm officially debt free

    Huge congratulations mrsinvisible! It's inspirational to see fellow DFWs making it to the Promised Land!

    Have a good Bank Holiday weekend everyone!
    :money: Proud to [STRIKE]be dealing with[/STRIKE] have dealt with my debts! :money:
    DFW Nerd #1256, WSC £?/£? for w/c 03/03/2013, NSD ?/19 for 03/2013, Long Hauler #196

    highest debts: 01/06/2006 £69,023.92 _pale_
    debt free date: 31/12/2012 £0!:D
  • AllieBallie
    AllieBallie Posts: 739 Forumite
    edited 27 August 2010 at 7:02AM
    Congrats MrsInvisible - being debt free must be one of the best feelings (I know I will enjoy it when i get there!) :D hugs for you :)


    I managed a NSD yesterday as we didn't spend anything before, during or after the show last night so I'm really chuffed....even though I could have really done with a drink...I know my liver will thank me one day!!

    So that's me at 11 NSDs now :) thanks spoon!

    Now i need to go back and catch up on the many posts on here!!!
    Those that matter don't mind, and those that mind don't matter :o
  • solventsoon
    solventsoon Posts: 17,363 Forumite
    Am still accepting that i shouldn't be mad with myself if i don't make it, as all the extra spends have been DIY related, i've still only done one grocery shop per week (my problem before starting this challenge was that i would spend on foody bits almost every day) & sometimes i've had do the DIY bits over 2 days because the stuff's been so heavy (& i don't have a car so have to lug it all on the bus :eek:)
    Morning BDINI
    Glad all the [STRIKE]nagging [/STRIKE]oops, supporting is finally paying off:D:D. No need to be hard on yourself, you've done brilliantly this month in view of the massive amount of DIY you've done. Huge pat on the back for you:T
    So i've decided that if i only buy the wallpaper & paste tonight then i will count it as a NSD as it's out of the decorating fund anyway & then as long as there's no treats over the weekend i might just scrape the panda.... do you reckon thats ok or is it cheating?

    In my book that is absolutely fine. No treats and a panda - what more could you possibly want:D:D

    Have a lovely day x
    :) The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time :)
  • solventsoon
    solventsoon Posts: 17,363 Forumite
    Morning NSD gang:A:A

    Just wanted to wish you all a happy Friday and, as is traditional on the NTN thread, a Friday wiggle:D:D. Got to pass this tradition on, it's fun, so let's all have a wiggle

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    :) The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time :)
  • Have made my target this month. Will go for a bit more next month I think.
  • Sunnylooloo
    Sunnylooloo Posts: 4,295 Forumite
    I had a NSD yesterday! Mr Looloo treated us to curry and beer! YUM

    Today could be a spend day as I think we are popping out for a glass of vino at lunch time and not sure if somone with a company credit card will be joining us or if we are buying our own - so will let you know. Have to go shopping later big food shop but Mr Looloo is buying that as he got a good wage this month and I have been doing most of it lately.

    Hope everyone is well today

    If you want to and have time would you like to have a wee look at my post next door xx

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2688765
    The worst cliques are those which consist of one man ~ George Bernard Shaw
    Holiday Saving fund 2010 = £25.00 :DWeightLoss 2010 = +6lbs :(
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    June NSD 11 :TJuly NSD 15:TAugust NSD 14:TSeptember 9:T October 19:jNovember 15/11
  • Oo.....ooo.......Friday Wiggle.........here's another one

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    Life is knowing which bridges to burn and which bridges to build! :think:


  • Sunnylooloo
    Sunnylooloo Posts: 4,295 Forumite
    Ah LFV thanks so much for you lovely post on my thread!

    loving that wiggle!!

    so glad it is friday and a LOOOOOOOONG weekend to boot!
    The worst cliques are those which consist of one man ~ George Bernard Shaw
    Holiday Saving fund 2010 = £25.00 :DWeightLoss 2010 = +6lbs :(
    BSC 292
    June NSD 11 :TJuly NSD 15:TAugust NSD 14:TSeptember 9:T October 19:jNovember 15/11
  • katenut
    katenut Posts: 530 Forumite
    cw18 wrote: »
    Increase your guest list to include us NSDers (along with Hubert and the aliens), and it will all go swimmingly :D

    It'd certainly be a talking point for your other guests for years to come :rotfl:
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    We've got six bands playing in our garden on Saturday night, about 200 people coming, I'm terrified!!




    Now that could be interesting:rotfl::rotfl:


    You're welcome to pop over in the Tardis on your Saturday night outing - the more the merrier!!! After all, you came on my hen weekend and our wedding, wouldn't be the same if we had a festival without you all!! :)

    I might not be about on here until next week, so have a lovely bank holiday weekend everyone!! xx
    Trying to jump back onto the moneysaving wagon .... :cool:
  • slowlyfading
    slowlyfading Posts: 13,429 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Loving the wiggles!

    Finally got the internet at home :j so will do a proper catch up on the thread later x
    Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
    Personal Finance Blogger + YouTuber / In pursuit of FIRE
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