Massive debts

Skint_but_Optimistic

Ooh ello toots, I will watch you on iplayer. Happy new year everyone.

I hope all is still wonderful for you.

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When I saw the blurb in the TV choice, I guess it was you, we watched it,so pleased everything turned out so well for you. You sound so happy and getting settled with NO DEBT....brilliant

gargrave50

Thanks all, we just managed to watch the programme today as it took me a while to figure out how to hide my IP address so I could watch the iplayer!

Have to say I'm pretty pleased with the programme, hope it didn't spoil it for you as you all knew how it ended!!!!

All joking aside, sorry I haven't been around much. Can't say i'm indoors much at all to catch up with the forum. We remain debt free, living very happily and saving a nice little stash in the bank each week. After tax we take home just over $10k each month, our rent is a total of $1880 and we don't have many other outgoings. We drive a brand new car which is a pretax deduction from my salary to avoid paying 45% tax, and I still manage to bank $3k per fortnight. Life is very very good, and we are saving for a deposit for a new house when my permanent residency comes through.

I haven't forgotten (and never will!) the long hard struggle and all the obstacles we had to overcome to get us here, and without the support from each of you, I don't know if I'd be here now.

So, stay focussed and dream a little dream. Eventually one day, they do come true. You will fall down, come off the wagon @rse first a few times, but eventually there is a glimmer of light you see in the distance. It's possible, not impossible. It's hard, not easy, and requires lots of determination. Let's face it, spending is easy - paying off debt is hell. I will forever remember my lessons learned, and whilst I'm not quite Ebeneezer, I'm reasonably frugal and think twice before spending cash on needless things.

Stay mean people!

mumps

Hi
Glad you managed to see it, it must seem strange to you now you are properly settled. Are you still in the rented house you went to originally? I hope Cole is happy, it is a big move for a little boy. Have you had your first visitors yet? I am sure you are going to get lots in the coming years. Good luck with it all, you seem to be doing really well.

freebyfifty

gargrave50 wrote: »

Thanks all, we just managed to watch the programme today as it took me a while to figure out how to hide my IP address so I could watch the iplayer!

Have to say I'm pretty pleased with the programme, hope it didn't spoil it for you as you all knew how it ended!!!!

All joking aside, sorry I haven't been around much. Can't say i'm indoors much at all to catch up with the forum. We remain debt free, living very happily and saving a nice little stash in the bank each week. After tax we take home just over $10k each month, our rent is a total of $1880 and we don't have many other outgoings. We drive a brand new car which is a pretax deduction from my salary to avoid paying 45% tax, and I still manage to bank $3k per fortnight. Life is very very good, and we are saving for a deposit for a new house when my permanent residency comes through.

I haven't forgotten (and never will!) the long hard struggle and all the obstacles we had to overcome to get us here, and without the support from each of you, I don't know if I'd be here now.

So, stay focussed and dream a little dream. Eventually one day, they do come true. You will fall down, come off the wagon @rse first a few times, but eventually there is a glimmer of light you see in the distance. It's possible, not impossible. It's hard, not easy, and requires lots of determination. Let's face it, spending is easy - paying off debt is hell. I will forever remember my lessons learned, and whilst I'm not quite Ebeneezer, I'm reasonably frugal and think twice before spending cash on needless things.

Stay mean people!

So inspiring :A

I am so glad you are happy and everything has worked out so well for you. If anyone deserves it then you do. :A

examplesno1fan

Hi Julie
Just want to say I think your diary is one of the most inspirational I have read.Watched the programme on I player this afternoon your son is a credit to you both what a lovely child. I know it's been a difficult journey but you have made the right decision. I had the chance in the seventies to go to Australia when I finished my nurse training. Wish I had taken it lol!! Suz

mummytogirls

Hello!!

Glad to hear things are going so well for you.

Just caught up with you on iplayer and had a few tears at the family videos bit !

Take care xx

never_too_old

Hi Julie and family,
Nice to hear from you,we thought you had desserted us.
Hows the book going?
How was your first Christmas away from old Blighty?:):):):):)

please-let-me-be-lucky

Finally watched the end of the show on iplayer after watching it in 10 minute chunks throughout the week! Fab programe and Cole is so cute!

Had to smile when I saw the hamster

Glad everything has worked out for you all Xx

Skint_but_Optimistic

Aww sweetcheeks. Enjoy it xx