We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.

This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

The Ultimate Hard and Fast debt clearing mission

1399400402404405502

Comments

  • Dinah93
    Dinah93 Posts: 11,466 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker Bake Off Boss!
    At least you've reversed the weight gain now Beccie and that's what counts. I was a very similar weight when I started my list to what I am now, but I'd just got below 10 stone when I fell pregnant so I'm starting from scratch again.

    NIM has just made me aware of how much going to my cousin's wedding is costing us - I'd kind of thought we'd booked the cottage and that was it now - erm, nope, petrol to get down there, food there, days out. We know we need it and we should have the money saved up - I just wish it had been closer to home to save on the fuel. Being positive though it's not an area I've ever been to and I'm looking forward to our week on the coast.
    Debt January 1st 2018 £96,999.81
    Debt September 20th 2022 £2991.68- 96.92% paid off
    Met NIM 23/06/2008
  • shrimpy_80
    shrimpy_80 Posts: 1,631 Forumite
    I think the HP tour was about £28 each Birdie but I booked back in March so can't exactly remember. It is a bit expensive but there is a LOT to see on it so I think it was worth it, only if you are an HP geek though :) Trains were outrageously expensive when I looked too but it was during the Olympics which didn't help. Its only 2 hours drive from me so not too bad.

    You have all inspired me to go and be mocked by my day zero list too! Although looking at it now I think there are a couple of strange ones on there that I'm not sure why I would have ever wanted to do them :rotfl: Link is here but its such a dull list I wouldn't bother! :rotfl:
    Barclaycard [STRIKE]£7,296.35[/STRIKE] £6134.99 - MBNA [STRIKE]£4,182.88[/STRIKE] £3267.08 - O/draft [STRIKE]£569.31[/STRIKE] £413.59 - Capital One [STRIKE]£1477.55[/STRIKE] £1451.44
    Total debt [STRIKE]£12048.54[/STRIKE] £11267.10 6% paid
  • shrimpy_80
    shrimpy_80 Posts: 1,631 Forumite
    Oooh Beccie, what are the 50 questions that will free your mind? And what's a crobot? And what's a sockpig? I want your list!
    Barclaycard [STRIKE]£7,296.35[/STRIKE] £6134.99 - MBNA [STRIKE]£4,182.88[/STRIKE] £3267.08 - O/draft [STRIKE]£569.31[/STRIKE] £413.59 - Capital One [STRIKE]£1477.55[/STRIKE] £1451.44
    Total debt [STRIKE]£12048.54[/STRIKE] £11267.10 6% paid
  • Birdie85
    Birdie85 Posts: 9,330 Forumite
    Beccie, your list is pretty ace! I need to go through mine and change some of the things on there, there are some goals on there that I no longer want to do or I know will never get done! :o
    Overcome the notion that you must be ordinary. It robs you of the chance to be extraordinary!
    Goal Weight 140lb Starting Weight: 160lb Current Weight 145lb
  • Kepp
    Kepp Posts: 4,390 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    edited 17 August 2012 at 12:53PM
    I like your list Shrimpy! Do you think you'll manage the travel ones? I've kept stuff like that on a separate list, which is probably defeating the object somewhat :o

    I need to change some of mine too and actually get it up to 101 things as well.

    50 questions that will free your mind
    Crobot
    Sock pig

    Can you post yours too Dinah and Birdie? Pretty please?! :D

    ETA: Ignore me Dinah, you've already posted it! :o:o:o

    ETA again!: I really like your list Dinah :D What is bacon jam?!
    Debt at LBM Apr 2010 £28,767 Debt free as of Nov 2013 :j
  • Dinah93
    Dinah93 Posts: 11,466 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker Bake Off Boss!
    I'm going to have to read all these later on, I'm trying to make myself focus today but I'm pretty rubbish at it as my head is infinitely better if I keep my eyes shut!

    Have been looking a bit into the disability side of things with Grace - I don't like giving her a label that confirms to me she's not healthy, however this morning there were two empty disabled spaces outside the dentist, but no normal ones, so I had to park in the supermarket across the way and run in the rain carrying a car seat and oxygen tank on my back because I knew the buggy wouldn't fit through the doors of the dentist... so I'm thinking a blue badge may be worth applying for just for emergency use.
    Debt January 1st 2018 £96,999.81
    Debt September 20th 2022 £2991.68- 96.92% paid off
    Met NIM 23/06/2008
  • Dinah93
    Dinah93 Posts: 11,466 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker Bake Off Boss!
    Almost alarmingly Bacon Jam is exactly what it sounds like: Bacon Jam
    Debt January 1st 2018 £96,999.81
    Debt September 20th 2022 £2991.68- 96.92% paid off
    Met NIM 23/06/2008
  • Kepp
    Kepp Posts: 4,390 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    That sounds amazing, might have to add that to my list! :D
    Debt at LBM Apr 2010 £28,767 Debt free as of Nov 2013 :j
  • Birdie85
    Birdie85 Posts: 9,330 Forumite
    Here's mine :)

    I would like a crobot please! :D If someone makes me a crobot I will reciprocate by supplying pretty cards! :D
    Overcome the notion that you must be ordinary. It robs you of the chance to be extraordinary!
    Goal Weight 140lb Starting Weight: 160lb Current Weight 145lb
  • Kepp
    Kepp Posts: 4,390 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    You have some good stuff Birdie, may have to steal :D My friend joined a roller derby team a few months ago, I'm going to go watch her when she does her first match :)

    If I master Crobots then I will take you up on that deal :D
    Debt at LBM Apr 2010 £28,767 Debt free as of Nov 2013 :j
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 352.1K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.6K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 454.3K Spending & Discounts
  • 245.2K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 600.9K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 177.5K Life & Family
  • 259K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.7K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.