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  • Sun_Addict
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    Another one hoping all is ok xx
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  • jwil
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    Hope you are feeling a bit better x
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  • How are things Wannabe? Hope you're okay, we miss your updates.
    Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally
    Debt in July 2017 = £58,766 😱 DEBT FREE 31 OCTOBER 2017 :T 🎉
    EMERGENCY FUND 1 = £50/£5,000. EMERGENCY FUND 2 = £10/£5,000.
    CHRISTMAS SAVINGS = £0/£500. SEF = £1,400/£12,000 PREMIUM BONDS ME = £350. PREMIUM BONDS DH = £300.
    HOLIDAY MONEY = £0 TIME LEFT TO PAY OFF MORTGAGE = 5 YEARS 1 MONTHS
  • beanielou
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    Hope all as well as it can be in your world.
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    Sending hugs xx We think of you lots, but understand if you don't want to post xx
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  • Eager_Elephant
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    I have been in contact with Wannabe and she has agreed I can post - she is about but not posting as struggling a lot - she hopes to be back on soon.
  • Thanks for the update EE.

    Big hugs wannabe. Here when you need/want us Xx
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  • Toni'sfriend
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    Thanks EE. Was worrying about her. Hope she'll be ok. Anything I can do to help please let me know.
    Have adventures. laugh a lot and always be kind.
  • UncannyScot
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    Morning missus.

    Thinking of you and hoping you and the bairns are all ok.
    Everyone here who follows you are always on hand to help if and when you need us so please remember you are not alone ok
    (((((HUGS)))))
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  • Hi Lovely,

    Hope that you are ok? Sending lots of love and here if you want a chat xx
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