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Cutting Down Alcohol Thread
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6/17 please BaileysLive for the moment and plan for the future0
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10/25 for me please. It is easy for it to creep up. I felt like having a cheeky drink tonight but realise that if I do that will be my third in 12 days, so not having it
If you have built castles in the air, your work should not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them
Emergency fund 350/1000
Buffer fund 100/100
Debt Free (again) 25/07/20250 -
[Deleted User], I've often wondered how much I've saved not buying so much alcohol the past year or so, it's definitely in the high hundreds.
OMG Cathybird your calculations hit home with me I was going to say it is a sobering though no pun intended! 51k would pay off my mortgage and put DD through uni :eek:Am even more determined now to stay AF
Day 10 please Baileys thank you 0 -
Morning all, 13/21 for me today please.
[Deleted User], I was actually surprised it wasn't a bigger number, but then it probably is in reality
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Good morning 1/12 for me please Baileys thank you0
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6/14 for today please Baileys0
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3/5 please.0
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I've no idea how much I spent over the years but it's a jolly good thing I've stopped. OH and I shared a bottle most nights for 20 years and the least we ever paid was £3 in the early days. We often didn't stop at one, either. *ouch* And I smoked, too. No wonder I've got a touch of financial cramp.
In case you're reading, I hope you're having a lovely time, Maman, and that you have a wonderful time in Canada, Arkers.
13/30 please, Baileys.Better is good enough.0 -
13/23 AFDs today0
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Just started 1/15 please0
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