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  • Brightspark87
    Brightspark87 Posts: 1,466 Forumite
    Eighth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker Debt-free and Proud!
    Hi lucky so sorry to hear DH had a seizure just shy of 28 weeks. Fingers crossed the time between them only increases and they become less and less.

    Love the idea of you having that money what a great surprise do tell us how it goes today. xx

    Paid off all Catalogues 10.10.2014
  • Bubblesmum
    Bubblesmum Posts: 1,778 Forumite
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    Sun_Addict wrote: »
    I agree with the holiday idea too - but then you know me and holidays :)

    Me too ( who is currently on a mini break!)
    As a dear MSE friend says “keep plodding” or
    What does the saying say.... When life hands you lemons, make lemonade
    Or as my Mum would say, brush yourself down, tomorrow is another day or
    Fake it, to you Make It

    Please say hello my new diary: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6578460/still-dancing-to-blow-the-debt-clouds-away
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,506 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!
    Update for us?
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.

    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
  • Sun_Addict
    Sun_Addict Posts: 24,009 Forumite
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    I read somewhere if you get a lump sum you should ideally split into three: save/pay off debts/spend. Probably read it on MSE actually. I bet you are over the moon :)
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • It's only blinkin genuine :j:j:j:j. We should have the cheque in the next few days. I'm sooooooo excited :D.

    I'm also in pain and on antibiotics though. I have a cyst, but the bigger problem is that the lymph node in my groin has done such an amazing job of trying to fight the infection, that it's swollen so big I can't walk very well. If it doesn't get better quickly I have to go to A&E. Typical 'rough with smooth' stuff for me!!
    Debts @ LBM £23,729.31. Debts @ 08/04/2016 £0 :j
    Best win so far - holiday to Florida
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,506 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!
    Hurrah :j :j

    Boo to the other thing though :(
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.

    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.
    ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
  • Brightspark87
    Brightspark87 Posts: 1,466 Forumite
    Eighth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker Debt-free and Proud!
    Lucky so happy for you re the money - but sorry to hear about your health! Get better soon hope there isn't a trip to A&E for you xx

    Paid off all Catalogues 10.10.2014
  • I hope not Sparky! My 3 boys and I have cost the NHS quite enough without needing yet another trip to A&E!!!
    Debts @ LBM £23,729.31. Debts @ 08/04/2016 £0 :j
    Best win so far - holiday to Florida
  • Sun_Addict
    Sun_Addict Posts: 24,009 Forumite
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    So very pleased for you the money is on its way :) Hope you fell better soon though.
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • Verbatim
    Verbatim Posts: 4,831 Forumite
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    Ouch on the lymph node. Congrats on the money!
    CCs @0% £24k Dec 05 £19,621.41 Au £13400 S 12600 Oct £11,981 £9481 £7500 Nov £7250 D £7100 Jan 6950 F £5800 Mar£5400 May £4830 June £4660 July £4460 Aug £3200, S £900, £0 18/9/07 DFW Nerd 042
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