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2026 - consolidation and calm
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Happy Friday and Happy Payday!
We are heading out to yet another beach today, maybe a bit of fossil hunting.
I've done the money shuffle and updated the finances.
"Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee4 -
Great news about the BP. Hope you had a good day at the beach today.
I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping) -.literally have been run over by a bike, mobility scooter and a car - still here 💪1 -
Thank you 😊 We had a lovely day out yesterday.
"Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee1 -
PAD (Payment a Day)
Today's PAD - £4
Jan - £172
Feb - £203
Mar - £143
Apr - £67
May - £108
Jun - £188
Jul - £78
Aug - £4
Car balance Sept 25 - £11,031 - now £7,205
"Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee3 -
Happy August!
A little extra to my PAD this morning for interest.
We went to two beaches yesterday which was a nice day out. We were stuck in traffic for a bit between them which was a shame, but it wasn't too long.
Visited family today and been shopping with DH. We're out for our meal later.
I lost 3lb this week and at very long last got my 3st award! 😁 Hopefully it won't take so long to get to 4! I also got a free recipe book for buying a countdown last week, so I'll have a look through that for inspiration later.
Not much else planned today, just chilling.
"Good financial planning is about not spending money on things that add no value to your life in order to have more money for the things that do". Eoin McGee8 -
Great loss & well done on 3 stone. Enjoy your meal.
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Congrats on losing the 3 stone, must make a huge difference to how you feel 👏🏼🥳
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3 stone is amazing, well done 🎉
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Well done on the 3lbs loss and the 3st award 🥳
I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping) -.literally have been run over by a bike, mobility scooter and a car - still here 💪1 -
Well done.👏👏👏 Three stone is amazing🎉🎉🎉
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