1/4 of the way there - last chance!

Hobsch

26th September 2008
2nd day running that I returned to MSE. Didnt buy any Coke again - another £1.50 at least thats been saved.
Paid £35 to Barclaycard today.

Hobsch

27th & 28th September
Weekend dates so not much major to report. Did not spend much for a weekend, didnt go shopping etc so quite pleasing.
Ebay sales made £32.25 after fees/paypal fees so that will be distributed towards the debt once its been transferred to my bank.

Hobsch

Mon 29th September
I walked to and from work plus home and back again at lunchtime which helps with weight loss and training for Marathon. Did not buy Coca Cola again so another £1.50 saved at least. A poor main shop on the weekend as I had to buy some extras today - not very MSE.

Hobsch

Tues 30 Sep & Wed 01 Oct
I couldnt visit here to post as off work. Been good with the reduction of spending. Paid now so time to pay off some of the debts for the month.

PercyPig

Hello :wave:

Just popping in to say hi and good luck with giving up Coke! I can identify as I am addicted to coffee and really need to cut down. I used to spend £5 or £6 a day on coffee but at least have managed to cut down from buying it to making my own at work though - costing me 42p per week on milk! Still I do need to cut down but I am also trying to stick to a budget and a diet so it feels like one too many mountains to climb ....

Your starting debt is very similar to mine so I am very impressed at how much you have managed to pay off so far, fab :T

Have a good day,
Percy

Hobsch

Hi Percy,

Many thanks for your post and comments.

The Coke habit was quite bad for me. I have still be having some but nowhere near the amount I did. As well as the health issues of far too much of the stuff there is the cost so I am glad I hardly get one now. When I first stopped I got withdrawal symptons so I reduced steadily and am happy to say I do enjoy one still but dont have to have one.

Yes, your start debt is similar to what mine was. I could have paid more off I am sure if I was a bit more dedicated, knowledgable, had visited here sooner etc etc. but I am pleased with myself and am going to keep plodding away.

All the best with your debt clearance.

Hobsch

Thurs 2nd October
Days not over with yet, but wont be online much longer today.
Paid £30 towards Barclayloan, which is my biggest creditor and it took me below £12K. Still masses left to pay but its another landmark I suppose, something to motivate.
I also had no Coca-Cola and used the £1.50 I would have spent towards my Barclaycard (joined the A payment a day thread).

Damita

Congrats on paying the ammount of debt you have already paid off

Keep it going

Hobsch

Many thanks Damita. I wish you all the best with your debts and clearing them. Well done for visiting here and facing them and doing something about them. Will be good to follow your progress.

Hobsch

Fri 3rd October
Paid £80.10 to my Egg account via Capquest - hate them!! This takes the amount with them below £6000 - annother 'little landmark' made. All helps and keeps me motivated.