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15months to debt free - I hope

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  • jwil
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    That's a pretty speedy response from your MP, and I can't believe they acknowledged you were right.
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  • ladyholly
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    jwil said:
    That's a pretty speedy response from your MP, and I can't believe they acknowledged you were right.
    He didnt say I was right in so many words but that was what it amounted to. I was surprised too.

  • foxgloves
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    edited 16 April 2024 at 8:34PM
    Aww, so sorry to hear that, @ladyholly. Try to take care of yourself too, hard as it always is during difficult times.
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  • peb
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    So sorry LH.  Hopefully at least thile trains will be in your favour 
  • Sun_Addict
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    Oh no. So sorry to hear this. 
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  • northAthenian
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    @ladyholly I'm very sad to hear this news, I very much hope you have smooth travels on your journey south - i know I'm a stranger at the other side of a screen, but i will keep you in my thoughts.
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    Feb's total : £57.12 (2.82%)
    March's total = £123.81 (6.11%)
    April's total = £193.74 (9.56%)
    May's total =£276.40 (13.6%)
    June's total = £277.93 (13.7%)
    July's total = £286.45 (14.14%)
    Aug's total = £333.35 (16.48%)


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  • beanielou
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    So very sorry to read this.  Take care of you.
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  • maggiem
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    Very sorry to read this. Hope the journey goes as well as possible too. Take care of yourself though as a priority. 
  • PennysIntoPounds
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    What horrible news, I'm so sorry. Sending comfortable passing thoughts towards him and big hugs to you
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