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Giving Up/Cutting Down Alcohol Thread part 18
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Hi, I'm working from home today, the car is in the garage there's no booze in the house and I am 5 miles to the nearest shop so I am declaring early - 9/27 for me please6
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I finally have 2/10 in my sights for this evening. Well done TornErse and congratulatons on your first sticker MissPennySave - I love how happy your post is!6
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I'm a sucker for a reward stickerWanna_Bee_Free said:I finally have 2/10 in my sights for this evening. Well done TornErse and congratulatons on your first sticker MissPennySave - I love how happy your post is!
I AM DEBT FREE!!!!!! (as at 24.10.25)
November 2022 - £46,626.96 / November 2025 - £0.00
Debt paid off - £46,626.96 (100%)
Completed Challenges:
#10 DFBXMAS25 £15120.00 / £15120.00 (100% paid off) COMPLETED!
#15 DFBXMAS24 £16972.80 / £14000.00 (121.23% paid off) COMPLETED!
#41 DFBXMAS23 £14751.96 / £12000.00 (122.93% paid off) COMPLETED!
MissPennySave's Debt Free Diary - DFW Diary7 -
8/15 please4
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January 7 days =14 days =
21 days =
28 days =
Target reached =
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Entire month =
January targetsAllNightDiner 3/11alt80 5/24Arkers 9/TF
cathybird 9/21
Coveredinbees!!!! 4/18CuppaTea 4/31Dark Sunday 3/15dustydigger 7/26
happydenial 9/14
lantanna 8/15
leftatthetrafficlights 1/30maggiem 15maman 5/10marahouti 9/25
MissPennySave 8/10
outoftheviciouscircle 15oceandreamer 6/20PriceySOS 6/24RobM99 9/30
satchmo1 9/30
Season of Mist 3/27sunshine raincloud 8/30
sukeyboo 5/10TornErse 9/27
VALM 4/31WBF 2/10Newcomers welcome!
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Won’t be drinking tonight, so 3/15 for me pleaseNet Debt: £15,993AFD Dec 9/145
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6/20 for me please. I have to agree about the alcohol free wine - I tried some at Christmas and it was truly dreadful! Did try some AF prosecco the other night and that was ok.5
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Yes, thanks for the tip on AF wine. It sounds dreadful and guaranteed to elevate grumpiness levels. On this thread last year we discussed cbd drinks which I personally love, even though they make me very sleepy - bed by 9 if I have one.Declaring early again today, 3/11 please @cathybird5
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Oh yes, I love CBD drinks, I think I may actually have some in the garage fridge....I will have a look this morning!Also declaring early again so 8/10 please.xI AM DEBT FREE!!!!!! (as at 24.10.25)
November 2022 - £46,626.96 / November 2025 - £0.00
Debt paid off - £46,626.96 (100%)
Completed Challenges:
#10 DFBXMAS25 £15120.00 / £15120.00 (100% paid off) COMPLETED!
#15 DFBXMAS24 £16972.80 / £14000.00 (121.23% paid off) COMPLETED!
#41 DFBXMAS23 £14751.96 / £12000.00 (122.93% paid off) COMPLETED!
MissPennySave's Debt Free Diary - DFW Diary6 -
Good morning everyone,
Off to a family funeral, it's a couple of hours drive so as the nominated driver I won't be drinking at the wake.
10 please Cathy
Arkers x
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