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  • Imelda
    Imelda Posts: 1,402 Forumite
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    Well done SS!

    Not long to go now, the second half goes so much quicker than the first!
    Saving for an early retirement!
  • southernscouser
    southernscouser Posts: 33,745 Forumite
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    Shineyhappy wrote: »
    I think I would certainly treat myself to a nice bottle of something for your achievement!

    You're right. I might treat myself to a bottle of shampoo! ;):p
  • mrbadexample
    mrbadexample Posts: 10,805 Forumite
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    Nice one mate - very impressive! :T
    If you lend someone a tenner and never see them again, it was probably worth it.
  • gollygosh
    gollygosh Posts: 183 Forumite
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    now you've broken the back of it the rest will be plain sailing! can't wait to see the savings start piling up after that.:T :T :T
    Time, Tide and Diarrhoea wait for no man. ;)
  • Emmzi
    Emmzi Posts: 8,658 Forumite
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    that's FANTASTIC!!! I'm so pleased for you!
    Debt free 4th April 2007.
    New house. Bigger mortgage. MFWB after I have my buffer cash in place.
  • omg_3
    omg_3 Posts: 101 Forumite
    Why don't you treat yourself and buy some new car mats?
  • James240
    James240 Posts: 16,392 Forumite
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    yeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh fantastic news mate :j :j :j :j :beer:
    Savings Total so far for 2026: £0/£10,000
  • southernscouser
    southernscouser Posts: 33,745 Forumite
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    benbenandme wrote: »
    Can I just ask though, why if its taken you 22 months to get halfway is your debt-free date saying it will be another 26 months for the other half ???? ;)

    Because I'm scared of not reaching it! :o
  • southernscouser
    southernscouser Posts: 33,745 Forumite
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    James240 wrote: »
    yeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh fantastic news mate :j :j :j :j :beer:
    Cheers ears. :D
  • spud30
    spud30 Posts: 16,872 Forumite
    omg wrote: »
    Why don't you treat yourself and buy some new car mats?

    Or get yourself a hair cut :D

    Good on ya hun :beer:
    Is it better to aim for the stars and hit a tree or aim for a tree and land in its branches :think:
    Loves being a Wonderbra friend :kisses3:
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