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22/23 for me please cathybirdIf you have built castles in the air, your work should not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them
Emergency fund 350/1000
Buffer fund 100/100
Debt Free (again) 25/07/20256 -
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The counting this month is useful. Rather than argh I'm just not managing I'm asking myself why. I need to get through next week (have an operation next week so have been told not to drink for 24 hours beforehand) and then I need to think, for June, about what I have learnt.Made it to mortgage free but what a muddle that became
In the event the proverbial hits the fan then co-habitees are better stashing their cash than being mortgage free !!6 -
You have learnt - it costs money - does you no good - empty calories - makes you feel rotten next morning.Watty1 said:14/20
The counting this month is useful. Rather than argh I'm just not managing I'm asking myself why. I need to get through next week (have an operation next week so have been told not to drink for 24 hours beforehand) and then I need to think, for June, about what I have learnt.Now a gainfully employed bassist again - WooHoo!7 -
23/23 for me please If you have built castles in the air, your work should not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them
Emergency fund 350/1000
Buffer fund 100/100
Debt Free (again) 25/07/20257 -
20/20 for me today pleaseWhat would you get if all you got was what you were thankful for?7
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Good evening everyone. 25. 25 for me today, please. No dodgy dancers for a couple of weeks. We're not gigging again until the 13th.Now a gainfully employed bassist again - WooHoo!7
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Well done Watty1 for your progress, and wishing you well for your operationWatty1 said:14/20
The counting this month is useful. Rather than argh I'm just not managing I'm asking myself why. I need to get through next week (have an operation next week so have been told not to drink for 24 hours beforehand) and then I need to think, for June, about what I have learnt.If you have built castles in the air, your work should not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them
Emergency fund 350/1000
Buffer fund 100/100
Debt Free (again) 25/07/20257 -
25 for me please CathybirdMy mortgage free diary: +++ Divide by Cucumber Error. Please reinstall universe and reboot+++
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23//24 please Cathybird.6
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