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  • Drawingaline
    Drawingaline Posts: 2,988 Forumite
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    I keep waking at 5am, mainly because of night sweats (just beginning that time of life) and I really struggle to drop back off. So frustrating. Hope it eases for you
    Debt free Feb 2021 🎉
  • lucielle
    lucielle Posts: 11,511 Forumite
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    snow days.
    Total Debt Dec 07 £59875.83 Overdrafts £2900,New Debt Figure ZERO !!!!!!:j 08/06/2013
    Lucielle's Daring Debt Free Journey
    DFD Before we Die!!!! Long Haul Supporter #124
  • savingholmes
    savingholmes Posts: 28,974 Forumite
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    Gorgeous. Looks stunning. Cold though I bet. Hope you have a roaring fire
    Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
    1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £174.8K Equity 32.77%
    2) £1.6K Net savings after CCs 14/8/25
    3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £25.3K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.2K) = 31.1/£127.5K target 24.4% 15/8/25
    4) FI Age 60 income target £16.5/30K 55.1%
    5) SIPP £4.8K updated 29/7/25
  • lucielle
    lucielle Posts: 11,511 Forumite
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    snow walks.
    Total Debt Dec 07 £59875.83 Overdrafts £2900,New Debt Figure ZERO !!!!!!:j 08/06/2013
    Lucielle's Daring Debt Free Journey
    DFD Before we Die!!!! Long Haul Supporter #124
  • lucielle
    lucielle Posts: 11,511 Forumite
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    Didn't go into work today and neither did the DDs.  DS2 took OHs truck and he made it in.  Hopefully the white stuff wont hang around for long.  Spoke to DS1 and he hadn't got any snow but he's nearer the coast.  Managed 20 minutes on the exercise bike, one lot of 20 mins whilst I was on hold on the phone.

    I bought a Shark vacuum in August 19 and initially it was brilliant.  Everytime I've some to use it I empty it put fresh filters in and usually end up taking it to pieces as it gets blocked.  Today for no apparent reason it conked out and only the lights would work.  I was on the phone to Shark 3 times trying to get it sorted.  The upshot is its going back and they're going to send me a new one.  So that's a result I wasn't expecting.  Just need to find a big box.
    Old girl was looking a bit down in the dumps this morning and was sick, after the walk she perked up a bit.
    Put £150 into my ISA.  Ideally want to get that to £1000 and then put savings into my car fund.
    L
    Total Debt Dec 07 £59875.83 Overdrafts £2900,New Debt Figure ZERO !!!!!!:j 08/06/2013
    Lucielle's Daring Debt Free Journey
    DFD Before we Die!!!! Long Haul Supporter #124
  • savingholmes
    savingholmes Posts: 28,974 Forumite
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    Result on the shark. Glad your dog perked up. Snow looks stunning. Good that you are creating some savings pots. 
    Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality in 2030
    1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £174.8K Equity 32.77%
    2) £1.6K Net savings after CCs 14/8/25
    3) Mortgage neutral by 06/30 (AVC £25.3K + Lump Sums DB £4.6K + (25% of SIPP 1.2K) = 31.1/£127.5K target 24.4% 15/8/25
    4) FI Age 60 income target £16.5/30K 55.1%
    5) SIPP £4.8K updated 29/7/25
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,664 Ambassador
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    That's a lot of snow!
    I 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.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "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.
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,664 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!
    Oh & great news on the Shark.
    I 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.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "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.
  • Love the snow pictures !
    paydbx2025 #26 £890/£5000 . Mortgage start £148k June 23 - now £138k.
    2025 savings challenge £0/£2000
    EF £140. Savings 2 £30.00. 17
  • Drawingaline
    Drawingaline Posts: 2,988 Forumite
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    I really dislike the shark vacuums. All bells and whistles and clog really easily. I have heard that they have good customer service though.
    Debt free Feb 2021 🎉
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