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Piquant_2
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Hi – I thought it about time that I introduced myself. I’ve posted a few times now and joined a couple of challenges, but have actually been lurking around the forum for about eighteen months 
During that time, thanks to you guys, I have managed to shave about £10k off my debt. So a big round of applause to all of you out there!! :T
I did manage to clear a bit more than that, but I had a serious accident and couldn’t do a lot of things for a while, like cook or drive, so had to live on ready microwave meals and use taxis. So the food budget went out of the window, followed by the rest of the budget ‘cos I felt sorry for myself!
Fortunately, I’m fine now and have got the spending back under control, so I’m reporting for duty and hoping to join the DFW fun, if you’ll have me…
During that time, thanks to you guys, I have managed to shave about £10k off my debt. So a big round of applause to all of you out there!! :TI did manage to clear a bit more than that, but I had a serious accident and couldn’t do a lot of things for a while, like cook or drive, so had to live on ready microwave meals and use taxis. So the food budget went out of the window, followed by the rest of the budget ‘cos I felt sorry for myself!
Fortunately, I’m fine now and have got the spending back under control, so I’m reporting for duty and hoping to join the DFW fun, if you’ll have me…
Total debt at October 2008: £67,213.30
Total debt today: £0 - debt and mortgage free 29th November 2013 :T
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Save £12K in 2014 - £6,521.90/£6K member 138
Total debt today: £0 - debt and mortgage free 29th November 2013 :T
Sealed Pot Challenge member 14
Save £12K in 2014 - £6,521.90/£6K member 138
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Welcome piquant
Glad that you're OK after your accident & well done for knocking so much off your debt. You're more than welcome, now get back on the wagon and shave some more off lol. Seriously though, don't beat yourself up, you've been unwell.Sparky0107 - Sealed pot challenge member #002. Total for SPC3 £1,030.57 Total For SPC 4 £2247.00 Total for SPC 5 £2574.62 :T Total for SPC 6 £4552.91:T
:rotfl:LC2 & Jakes-Mum are off their heads :rotfl
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Wow! Another lurker who's come into the light. This is good for you because now we can get to know you properly BUT it's double good for us because you'll have loads of money saving tips that we can now benefit from! And by the sound of it, having shaved £10k of your debt in 18 months, you're just what we've been waiting for!!!
Big welcomes!
Strumpet.
Ps Pop over to planet Strumpet - there's a bourbon cream with your name on it!NIL ILLEGITIMUS CARBORUNDUM!Nov Grocery Challenge: £0.00 / £150.00
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Hi piquant - we've already met informally on the Pap/Moozie Daily Spend thread - but thanks for your formal introduction, and welcome to DFW. :T :TI am NOT, nor do I profess to be, a Qualified Debt Adviser. I have made MANY mistakes and have OFTEN been the unwitting victim of the the shamefull tactics of the Financial Industry.
If any of my experiences, or the knowledge that I have gained from those experiences, can help anyone who finds themselves in similar circumstances, then my experiences have not been in vain.
HMRC Bankruptcy Statistic - 26th October 2006 - 23rd April 2007 BCSC Member No. 7
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Thanks guys, I feel all warm and welcomed!!
Am back on the bandwagon, promise! And I so enjoy cooking now, it's amazing how quickly you go off microwave meals even when they are from M&S
The only way to clear the debts was to be very very strict with myself, can you do strict Strumpet? I'll be over for the bourbon shortly....Total debt at October 2008: £67,213.30
Total debt today: £0 - debt and mortgage free 29th November 2013 :T
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Save £12K in 2014 - £6,521.90/£6K member 138
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Hi Rog2
Indeed we have met, thank you for bringing back such an excellent challenge, certainly makes me think before I spend (doesn't necessarily stop me unfortunately!!)Total debt at October 2008: £67,213.30
Total debt today: £0 - debt and mortgage free 29th November 2013 :T
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Save £12K in 2014 - £6,521.90/£6K member 138
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