LBM in 2003.. What have I been doing since??!

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  • Breeze_Hill
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    Hi Briz, just popping in to catch up quickly...well done YOU!!!!! Whoooop!! Couldn't believe how amazingly well you have done.:beer::beer::beer: You are flying with this - not long to go now. :D Keep up the good work. xxxx
  • brizzledfw
    brizzledfw Posts: 7,302 Forumite
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    Thanks breeze :wave: it's great to hear from you. How's it going? We miss you!

    It does feel good but sometimes getting anxious that it's not going fast enough. Patience was never a virtue of mine ;) and lay awake brooding a lot last night. OH was away and am bit worried about DD1 so a perfect storm. I may start discreetly looking for another job..but that's a big step. I would like someone who knows me at work to look at my options but am racking my brain to think of someone and coming up short.. too many risks or implications with most of them..hmm.

    Anyway...Washing on racks. Dinner out of freezer. Will help me clear some space. WR card used for bargain offers for fancy meal we are preparing for friends at weekend. Planning to have lunch today with a friend (no cost) which should be nice. Off to take an ebay parcel to PO (one low value sale, rest either haven't gone (or been listed!) and then probably back to work and pondering..

    Hope everyone is in good spirits
    MFiT-T4 Member No. 96 - 2022 is my MF goal :D
    Winter 17/18 Savings Rate Goal: 25% [October 30%] :T
    Declutter 60 items before 31.03.18 9/60 ** LSDs Target 10 for March 03/10 **AFDs 10/15 ** Sales/TCB Target 2018 £25/£500 NSDs Target 10 for March 02/10 Trying to be a Frugalista:rotfl::T
  • kerri_dfw
    kerri_dfw Posts: 4,556 Forumite
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    Wow look at that signature!!! Congratulations on killing off the card and getting into the 4's. I bet you beat your financial year deadline too you're doing so well. Sorry I've not been catching up very often, the nesting is taking over!
    Diary: Getting back on track for 2013 and beyond
    DEBT FREE 13-10-13 :dance::dance::dance::dance::dance:
    Beautiful daughter born 11.1.14
    Mortgage: [STRIKE]£399,435.91[/STRIKE] £377218.83
    Deposit loan from Dad: £9000[STRIKE]£10000[/STRIKE]
  • daisystar
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    Hi Brizzle hope you're ok. It must be hard feeling like the debt isn't shifting fast enough, but to us on the outside it looks like its all happening at great speed so please don't let it get you down. What's more you appear to be doing it while still maintaining family fun, friendships and allowing yourself treats, ie still having a life.


    It is hard to maintain a positive outlook all of the time, but honestly, you're doing great!!
    Debt Oct '13 - [STRIKE]£44,076[/STRIKE] £41,578 5.7% cleared
  • brizzledfw
    brizzledfw Posts: 7,302 Forumite
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    Thanks daisy, that really cheered me up.

    Better day emotions wise today. OH is being gorgeous to me, well especially so and I feel bit better re work. Makes a huge difference.

    Money is exceptionally tight but will be raiding the Brizzle pounds pot for any bits for feeding the hordes over the weekend. At least it's not the current account which is officially in A&E! No spends from that until next week, that's for sure!

    Spent £1.70 on emergency juice and nuts to stave off a headache but that's it. No other spends. Phew

    Laters folks

    Brizzle
    MFiT-T4 Member No. 96 - 2022 is my MF goal :D
    Winter 17/18 Savings Rate Goal: 25% [October 30%] :T
    Declutter 60 items before 31.03.18 9/60 ** LSDs Target 10 for March 03/10 **AFDs 10/15 ** Sales/TCB Target 2018 £25/£500 NSDs Target 10 for March 02/10 Trying to be a Frugalista:rotfl::T
  • grannyx2
    grannyx2 Posts: 3,455 Forumite
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    Glad you feeling more cheery today

    You are doing amazingly well, before long you'll be Brizzledf :D

    Watch this, brings a smile and a tear at the same time - socks or TV?

    http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zIEIvi2MuEk&feature=youtu.be&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DzIEIvi2MuEk%26feature%3Dyoutu.be
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    Trip to Australia (On hold until 2022 now) to meet new grandson born jan 21!

    Lose 84lbs. Update (minus 65lbs mostly during lockdown as of 18.05.21)

    LBM : July 11 - £56,962
    DEBT FREE 21-05-21
    MORTGAGE FREE 13-06-18

    Loving my kitty cat

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3958715/return-to-solvency/p1
  • kerri_dfw
    kerri_dfw Posts: 4,556 Forumite
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    Glad you had a better day today :) and it's really sweet to hear your OH is being so lovely to you. Here's to you having a good weekend also :) xx
    Diary: Getting back on track for 2013 and beyond
    DEBT FREE 13-10-13 :dance::dance::dance::dance::dance:
    Beautiful daughter born 11.1.14
    Mortgage: [STRIKE]£399,435.91[/STRIKE] £377218.83
    Deposit loan from Dad: £9000[STRIKE]£10000[/STRIKE]
  • brizzledfw
    brizzledfw Posts: 7,302 Forumite
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    Thanks granny :D it did bring a tear before breakfast! Such a lovely idea!

    thanks Kerri for dropping by. How's the nest?
    MFiT-T4 Member No. 96 - 2022 is my MF goal :D
    Winter 17/18 Savings Rate Goal: 25% [October 30%] :T
    Declutter 60 items before 31.03.18 9/60 ** LSDs Target 10 for March 03/10 **AFDs 10/15 ** Sales/TCB Target 2018 £25/£500 NSDs Target 10 for March 02/10 Trying to be a Frugalista:rotfl::T
  • Tilly_MFW_in_6_YRS
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    Morning Brizzle, your figures are looking pretty fab :):)

    When I was reading about your work stuff and frustration about feeling skint etc, it popped into my mind that March really will be here in no time. Imagine April salary being all yours (well Mr and Mrs B). How delighted will you be? It will be FANTASTIC. I can't wait to read your post when you break the news.

    Have a good weekend, Tilly x x
    2004 £387k 29 years - MF March 2033:eek:
    2011 £309k 10 years - MF March 2021.
    Achieved Goal: 28/08/15 :j
  • please-let-me-be-lucky
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    Glad you are feeling better Brizzle.

    Love the video Granny, I cried too Xx
    Debts @ LBM £23,729.31. Debts @ 08/04/2016 £0 :j
    Best win so far - holiday to Florida
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