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  • Cherryfudge
    Cherryfudge Posts: 13,555 Forumite
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    Wow! Are you absolutely sure you need to do that zumba? :) 


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    2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
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  • Blackcats
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    I last tried hula hooping on the wi-fit so i have the dubious honour of failing to hula hoop even with an imaginary hoop. I also kept getting hit on the head by an imaginary hoop when extra hoops were thrown in from the side lines.

  • milann
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    Hope you get the washing dry. We’ve got a day of rain to look forward to from about 11 am if the weather forecast is right. We did have unexpected sunshine yesterday though 😁
    January spends - £587.58
  • EssexHebridean
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    Sending positive vibes for shopping with MrSA - I hope it's not as bad as you fear! If he keeps telling you he's not sticking to a budget I'd stick my tongue firmly in my cheek and meekly agree that no, he can spend as much of the lead money as he wants...  :lol:
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    Balance as at 31/08/24 = £105,400.00 Balance as at 31/12/24 = £102,500.00
    Balance as at 31/08/25 = £ 95,450.00
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  • beanielou
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    Positve vibes for the morra!
    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.

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  • Makingabobor2
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    Good luck. 
    Making the debt go down and savings go up

    LBM 2015 - debt £57K / Now £28,304....its going down

     Mortgage Free December 9th 2024! 
    18mths ahead of schedule.  Since 2022 we paid over £15K in OPs.

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  • peb
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    Wishing you well....

    Hopefully lunch and wine will feature 
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