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  • Sun_Addict
    Sun_Addict Posts: 24,349 Forumite
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    Aw thank you NMC :) I'm definitely not doing anything special, just doing what I can given the circumstances, it's either sink or swim.

    So that's Monday and Tuesday done anyway. Day off tomorrow to meet retired friends for lunch, going on the train, looking forward to it :)

    Budget pots almost empty but only got to last until the end of this week. Brilliant bonus to grocery budget in that I found I had a £10 Mr M & More voucher towards tomorrow's shop :)

    I had a couple of pairs of skinny jeans I bought at the end of last year which fitted but were a bit tight. Really pleased to find tonight that they fit very easily now, so the hard work is paying off finally :)
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • System
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    Enjoy lunch tomorrow with friends , and hurrah for fitting in jeans .
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  • Seasidegal58
    Seasidegal58 Posts: 6,137 Forumite
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    That's great on finding the extra vouchers!:j and well done on fitting into the jeans! I'm still waiting to fit comfortably into my too tight pair. Perhaps on Monday.....:D

    Have a cracking day with your pals tomorrow (perhaps turn the phone off when you get there!)

    X
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  • beanielou
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    Cumbria_lass wrote: »
    Enjoy lunch tomorrow with friends , and hurrah for fitting in jeans .

    This. From me too :)
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  • milann
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    You’ve been a busy bee as usual SA. Enjoy your day with your friends - you deserve it :T
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  • HairyHandofDartmoor
    HairyHandofDartmoor Posts: 13,960 Forumite
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    Well done on fitting into your skinny jeans, always a good feeling :D. Enjoy your lunch tomorrow and definitely turn your phone off!
    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
  • Sun_Addict
    Sun_Addict Posts: 24,349 Forumite
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    Thanks folks xx

    Had a fab time today, all over far too soon though. They're all such good company. They all lead such full busy lives despite being retired, particularly the friend we all travelled to see, her zest for life is truly inspiring. Mr SA only phoned me once, he promised not to keep ringing me, he knew I'd have my phone in my bag and wouldn't hear it if I was chatting.

    Anyway shattered now, early night on the cards I think, yawn :)
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • please-let-me-be-lucky
    please-let-me-be-lucky Posts: 10,202 Forumite
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    Really glad you had a good day Xx
    Debts @ LBM £23,729.31. Debts @ 08/04/2016 £0 :j
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  • HairyHandofDartmoor
    HairyHandofDartmoor Posts: 13,960 Forumite
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    Glad you had a lovely time with your friends SA :).
    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
    beanielou Posts: 96,553 Ambassador
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    Glad you had a fab day :)
    Foof for the soul xx
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    "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.
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