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Struggling along as best I can

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  • Makingabobor2
    Makingabobor2 Posts: 4,713 Forumite
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    Glad the dentist went well. 
    Making the debt go down and savings go up

    LBM 2015 - debt £57K / Now £26,764....its going down

     Mortgage Free December 9th 2024! 
    18mths ahead of schedule.  

    Challenges

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    Studies/surveys April.....£103.66

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    Jigsaws done  20 in 2025.  3 this year. 

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  • nannygladys
    nannygladys Posts: 3,263 Forumite
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    Makingabobor2 - the filling is holding out - it makes up 3/4 of the tooth - it's a biggy !!!!!
  • Moorviews
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    I hope that the weather improves and everything gets growing nicely to help you to feel better and more uplifted. I’m finding that it has been a somewhat dismal Spring so far and having unexpected expenses really doesn’t help a tight situation. Take care xx
  • Sun_Addict
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    I’m sorry to hear you feel this way. I thought how positive you sounded in your last post. I hope you find a way to move forward and come back soon. Sending positive vibes 🙏
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • WinterWarrior
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    Ah, that’s not good. I do hope you feel happier soon. I find these things come and go, I hope you are full of your lovely positivity very soon. ❤️
    Not all who wander are lost - J.R.R.Tolkien
    🌊 A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor 🌊

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    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6259606/must-try-harder/p1

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