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Old 26-09-2008, 1:30 PM   #1
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Old 26-09-2008, 5:33 PM   #2
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omg, bless his socks. I couldn't do all that. day after day... Martin, you are an absolute star! (how do we nominate people for knighthoods and all that?!)
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Old 26-09-2008, 8:09 PM   #3
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I'm tired from just reading that



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Old 26-09-2008, 11:58 PM   #4
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Hi Martin, I've been a fan for a long time. More recently I've been getting a feeling of I hope the guy doesn't burn out. The country needs your energy and vision for the long term! Not to mention the MSF?!
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Old 27-09-2008, 3:25 AM   #5
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WOW.

Martin's so busy reporting on it - when does he have time to find out the info in the first place?!

I will never complain about my degree workload again .

This site is all the better for such hard work and commitment. Can't say I'm surprised that there's nothing half-arsed about his working day. Except the lack of eating *tuts*. Eating solely Maltesers is sadly not a legitimate money-saving device. I've tried.
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Old 27-09-2008, 8:04 AM   #6
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I'm exhausted now having read that - I'm so glad there's a team to help, although Martin is still the public face who's needed for the appearances. Well done all of you, but especially Martin!
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Old 27-09-2008, 8:29 AM   #7
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omigod Martin, you can't keep that up! You'll burn out! My gratitude for all you've done with this site is huge, but I don't want you paying this kind of personal cost even now, thats not okay!

The other feeling I have is admiration, OTOH. Good lord, I wish I had that energy!



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Old 27-09-2008, 1:02 PM   #8
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Thank you for all your info and very full days, I`m glad you get paid for it,unlike some RAF officers wives,because we regularly work for 20 hours a day,weekends included. I have just received back more than £200 of bank charges, not for an overdraft, more likely for the bank managers Xmas bonus, so very many thanks to you. Remind everyone to keep their records, as I am sure I would not have received my money back if I had destroyed them.
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Old 27-09-2008, 2:22 PM   #9
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All I can say is a very big thank you. I've recommended MSE to so many friends and colleagues. You do a great job.
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Old 28-09-2008, 9:23 PM   #10
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**drools over the mention of Keiran Bracken again**

Can I pop down and hold the golden piggy for him please



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Old 30-09-2008, 11:26 PM   #11
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You are a very very busy man, hats off to you for managing to fit that all in! I could never juggle that much at once yet you seem to have it down to a fine art! All I can say is thankyou for working that hard to make all of our lives better, your work is more important than many realise.

I am glad though you recognise the value of a break... take a few more and let the rest of MSE towers (who i'm sure are also very busy) take some of the load off you
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Old 01-10-2008, 10:02 AM   #12
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Your an absolute legend, reading your blog really makes you realise how much effort really goes into a project like this. I really don't know how you do it.

I just hope you realise what a difference you make by helping people understand and get out of debt. I've no doubt that your help and assistance has saved lives of those caught in the downward spiral of debt.

Martin Lewis for knighthood...

http://www.honours.gov.uk/nominate/forms.aspx

P.s. I hope your still finding time for your personal life!!!
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Old 01-10-2008, 10:59 PM   #13
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Thank you for all your hard work, and thanks to the MSF for letting you do it!
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Thanks Martin, like many people I have saved money because of this site. Long may all at MSE towers prosper.



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Old 06-10-2008, 9:02 AM   #15
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Martin

you are obviosly very driven and your passion comes across in everything i have seen you do

Your site has helped me so much mentally and financially and would like to thank you for that

I do have a question well 2

Do you mind when strangers ask your advice in the street??

Obviously people must give you very personal snapshots of their lives which must at times be distressing in itself isn't it ?
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Old 08-10-2008, 5:55 PM   #16
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what's an MSF?
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Old 12-10-2008, 7:36 PM   #17
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MSF = Money Saving Fiancee (Martins lovely lady)



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