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I haven't set my 2017 goals yet but building an EF also needs to be a priority here. Like you, a lot of our potential overpayments goes on debt repayment. I do consider how far we have come though and he debt is from home improvements on 0% cc which prevented us from moving.
Hdk on here lost 5 stone (I think in a year), go for it dfod!Nov 2025 - part 1 - £13,878 part 2 - £20,953 Total - £34,832 24 months to go!0 -
Thank you CathT.
Ran the gauntlet at Mr T at silly o clock this morning and £126 :eek::eek: later, we are done for Christmas.
I really am looking forward to stopping eating rubbish and so much of it in a few days, but I am going to enjoy myself in the meantime.. I am more than ready to start though!
Weather has been really mizzy today, managed a quick trip to the beach and then delivered a few Christmas cards. Watching a film now with DS and planning to box dye my hair after dinner in the hope it goes a few shades lighter!!DFW (08/08) £64,346.53 Gone (02/19)
MFW (08/08) £118k Gone (09/23)0 -
Hope you managed to get everything in Mr T's DF0D.
Il be getting back on it re diet and gym after Christmas, you know where I am should you need some support
Yay to the hair dye xxMummytogirls x0 -
Second attempt at hair dye didn't produce the results, so will do one more next week and see if a lighter shade works better.
Feeling ropey today, but chuffed that we had to renew our internet security and I got it for 5 computers for the year for £24.24 with £10.91 cashback!
Christmas Even tomorrow - YEYDFW (08/08) £64,346.53 Gone (02/19)
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Christmas Eve - YEY!
£2.23 sent to CC2 to round down the bank account. Looking forward to a few days of quality family time and eating! lol.
Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!! have a good one!DFW (08/08) £64,346.53 Gone (02/19)
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Merry Christmas DFOD :xmassign:First home- Oct’16 until June’21: £170.995- Overpayments made £13,784 (25% extra!).
New forever home- Sep’21 £309,449 @ 2.05%. Plan to clear it before 30 years!!!!!!0 -
MERRY CHRISTMAS, hope its a good one for you.x.0
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Hope you enjoyed a lovely Christmas Day DF0D xxMummytogirls x0
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Lovely few days, too much food eaten but lots of lovely memories.
Defrosted the freezer today so it's empty - but a good job done! Been very good in the sales as well apart from getting DD some new bedding for her new bed when we buy it, and two bath mats! I know how to live!
Our visitors go home tomorrow, as much as its lovely to have them, be nice to get the house back in some sort of order. Did a it in DD's bedroom tonight, but lots more sorting and toy putting away to do. They have both been very lucky.
So diet starts tomorrow and I'm ready! Planning to start de-christmasfying the house as well.. I love th decs up, but love them down as well - Feel I can breathe again!DFW (08/08) £64,346.53 Gone (02/19)
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Good luck for the de-christmassing & starting the diet off tomorrow
First home- Oct’16 until June’21: £170.995- Overpayments made £13,784 (25% extra!).
New forever home- Sep’21 £309,449 @ 2.05%. Plan to clear it before 30 years!!!!!!0
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