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Hope today went well
x“Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”0 -
Would be good if my old diary came back too. Fingers crossed.
I think the event went well, it was well attended anyway. I've been on my feet most of the day and have done 25,001 steps. Even managed to sneak in a Zumba session at lunchtime, although still not very good at it, ankle still not flexible enough.
Mr SA is in agony with his back but won't take the painkillers the doctor gave him. He says he's taking too many tablets as it is. He's adamant it's not just backache and is something more sinister. I found him a heat patch left over from when I broke my ankle and he literally ripped it open and black bits have gone everywhere.
Needed an electrician to remove redundant light switch and central heating thermostat in the dining room prior to plastering. Couldn't get hold of the electrician who did our recent electrical work so rang a firm we've used in the past. Luckily one of their blokes lives just down the road and he came out and did the work an hour later. Not sure how much it is yet as they email the bill but they've always been reasonable in the past.
Mr SA has just given in and taken the painkillers and gone to bed thank goodness.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)0 -
I'm impressed with your step count SA :T.
I'm glad Mr SA finally took some pain relief and you got your plastering done.
Enthusiastic Saver said she was going to email the forum team about your old diary, so hopefully it will appear.
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 MONTHS0 -
Sun addict's old diary is back, and can be found here:
-> Looking for the silver lining <-
Since the old one is quite long, I won't automatically merge them, but I will if this is what Sun Addict would prefer.Free/impartial debt advice: National Debtline | StepChange Debt Charity | Find your local CAB
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Sun addict's old diary is back, and can be found here:
-> Looking for the silver lining <-
Since the old one is quite long, I won't automatically merge them, but I will if this is what Sun Addict would prefer.
Hurrah :T :beer: :j :beer: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 MONTHS0 -
Sun addict's old diary is back, and can be found here:
-> Looking for the silver lining <-
Since the old one is quite long, I won't automatically merge them, but I will if this is what Sun Addict would prefer.
Fermi that is great news, thank you.:DThe best thing about the future is that it comes one day at a time. (Abraham Lincoln)0 -
Sun addict's old diary is back, and can be found here:
-> Looking for the silver lining <-
Since the old one is quite long, I won't automatically merge them, but I will if this is what Sun Addict would prefer.
Great news fermiI’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Debt free Wannabe, Budgeting and Banking and Savings and Investment boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts 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 and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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Thank you Fermi! :T:T:TI think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
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Thank you Fermi & MSE Andrea:D:money::A:j:TI 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.
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***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
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Thank you Andrea and Fermi
You are brilliant
So pleased the old diary wasn't lost for good.
However, I will be using this one going forward, I was going to start a new one anyway.
Met up with a local MSE diaries lady today for a coffee and what a lovely lady she is, a pleasure to meet.
Then went to the hairdressers for a trim.
I've not been as careful this week with budget and diet, although have done 4 gym sessions this week and not exactly gone mad spending but might be slightly over budget.
So glad it's FridayI get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)0
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