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Have an outstanding October with the NSD challenge

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  • Igamogam
    Igamogam Posts: 6,028 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Debt-free and Proud! Combo Breaker
    Number 7 please. Hoping to squeeze at least one more in so I can feel I got half way :o
    Be the change you want to see -with apologies to Gandhi :o
    In gardens, beauty is a by-product. The main business is sex and death. ~Sam Llewelyn
    'On the internet no one knows you are a cat' :) ;)
  • bottleofred
    bottleofred Posts: 2,902 Forumite
    Good morning folks,

    Unfortunately I've had spend days for Thursday and Friday. It's a bit early to predict how today will go, as I'm tempted to finish my Christmas shopping, as I hate it when the shops are very busy and incredibly warm! I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend so far and has a good one.
    If you've nothing decent to say, perhaps you shouldn't say anything.

    £2 savings jar £300:D
    Total credit card debts £1250:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad: - Will I ever learn!!
  • Thanks for the link LMH, I'll watch it this evening after a glass of two of wine - or is that not recommended?

    Fingers crossed for your NSD and Iggy's return xx


    I felt that beer helped me with the shock ;) In The Assassin Derren hypnotises a man to see if he can get him to assassinate a well known figure and in The Gameshow he is seeing how anonymity and being part of a group can change how you react and makes it easier to 'allow' yourself to be cruel.....v interesting!
    Be the change you want to see in the world - Gandhi
    OU - DD100 (P :)), DSE141 (D :j), DSE212 (P :)), ED209 (02/12), DXR222 (07/12) SD226 (02/13)
  • am really hoping for an number 11 today - fingers crossed - weekends are hard!
    Learning to keep within budgets !

    :money:
  • I couldn,t quite get all my shopping in yesterday so today will be another spendy day.
    DFW Nerd 1394.
    Total Debt Paid £38109.29/ £40259.24.
  • cuddlymarm
    cuddlymarm Posts: 2,258 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    Hi everybody

    My total for October is only 12 NSDs (2 short of my planned total) I am at work tomorrow so won't have chance to spend anything:j
    We have been on hol this month though and I have made a start on xmas so I am still feeling quite positive. We are now home, recharged and ready for the winter, xmas and all the overtime my boss can give me (hopefully)
    I hope everyone is keeping OK and ready for the winter months
    Now on with November
    Have a good month everyone
    Cuddles:)

    Pay off by Xmas 2026 £70/£2324.67
    January NSDs 0/15
    January PADs
  • slowlyfading
    slowlyfading Posts: 13,429 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    Number 17 for me today :)
    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
  • Today has ended up a spend day.I scalded two fingers of my right hand yesterday and have got some lovely big blisters,so had to get a prescription for dressings etc.I spend yesterday morning with my hand in cold water-it was the only thing that stopped the pain.I was supposed to be working this weekend as well,but can't go in.

    Anyway,I'm still at #16 and won't make my target,but 16 isn't bad.

    Hope everyone is having a relaxing day.:)

    money_honey congratulations!
  • ModestyB
    ModestyB Posts: 1,574 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Today has ended up a spend day.I scalded two fingers of my right hand yesterday and have got some lovely big blisters,so had to get a prescription for dressings etc.I spend yesterday morning with my hand in cold water-it was the only thing that stopped the pain.I was supposed to be working this weekend as well,but can't go in.

    Ouch! I hope you're better soon marmite. :sad:

    Congratulations money_honey.:smiley:

    I'VE GOT IT!!! :j

    I've actually got to target! NSD NO 10! today. Didn't think I'd manage this month since we had the pups.
    S.P.C. 9 2016 No. 062 Banked £337.50
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  • kerri_gt
    kerri_gt Posts: 11,202 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Xmas Saver!
    marmiterulesok - yikes! :eek: hope your fingers are ok

    Spoony - yes you and me both was wondering whether I'd make double figures this month :o

    well drum roll please....i'm up to 11 NSD now :j and 6 in a row :D

    Didn't go out today but did go and mow the front lawn, then tackled the sleepers that we'd bought before I went away. Did the one at the front ok (replacing one that had been there and rotted) and also (though hadn't really planned to) replaced a manky plank of rotten wood holding up a flower bed at the back with a nice new sleeper. Now, I thought that would be simple but needless to say it took far longer than expected. Am totally shattered after a total of 4hrs digging and moving the sleepers, also don't suggest dropping one on your foot ...it HURTS! :eek: Oh, and pud came and peed on the bit I was digging as well...charming! Both look good though and it's another job done before the weather turns :A Tomorrow will deff be a day of rest, and, because of my flight times I don't seem to be suffering too badly with jet lag :j
    Feb 2015 NSD Challenge 8/12
    JAN NSD 11/16


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