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  • cathybird
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    I have been offered a free ticket to the Proms tonight so going to go, but will probably have a drink while I'm there, so not an NSD. :) Back to normal tomorrow. :)
  • AuntieL
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    NSD today 😁
    Debt-free journey started August 2023. DF 02/09/2024 🥳 (except mortgage)
    October 2025 NSD Challenge 10/18

    MFW 2025 #45
    Jan 2016 Mortgage = £149,895
    Current outstanding = £94,306.78
    2024 Overpayment = £675.66
    2025 Overpayment = £645/£700
  • KajiKita
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    Not today - haircut and bits from boots. The boots-bits were from points but the haircut wasn’t 😉

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  • beanielou
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    One today.
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  • beanielou
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    cathybird said:
    I have been offered a free ticket to the Proms tonight so going to go, but will probably have a drink while I'm there, so not an NSD. :) Back to normal tomorrow. :)
    Wow, lucky you.
    When I was more able I always wanted to go.
    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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    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
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  • Crazycatlady2
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    Spent today on a cinema trip with snacks and alcohol which I didn’t know they sold 😂

    then Takeaway for tea 🤷‍♀️
  • cathybird
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    edited 13 August 2023 at 5:10PM
    August

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  • cathybird
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    Well done AuntieL and beanie imageimageimage
  • cathybird
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    beanielou said:
    cathybird said:
    I have been offered a free ticket to the Proms tonight so going to go, but will probably have a drink while I'm there, so not an NSD. :) Back to normal tomorrow. :)
    Wow, lucky you.
    When I was more able I always wanted to go.
    Yes it was lovely, wish you could go beanie xx
  • QueenJess
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    Declaring a NSD early today.
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