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  • CosmoCat
    CosmoCat Posts: 681 Forumite
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    hi northernbird

    i'm a newbie too and just wanted to pop on here and give you some encouragement. you are doing all you can to sort your debts out and you seem to have a clear path, even though it seems like you can't see the light at the end of the tunnel.

    all the best though. i think your attitude is truly inspirational, i have certainly learnt alot just reading your post. off to write my bank to get back a £30 dd charge...as you say, every little helps!!

    chin up and big big hugs
    MFW Newbie - #17. (#116 in 2019)
    New Mortgage at Nov 19 - £273 499
    Current Balance - £268 225
    Want to cut down 26 year mortgage by 9 years!
    New MF date 2036 :dance:
  • Emmzi
    Emmzi Posts: 8,658 Forumite
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    NB,

    stay strong. You are doing all you can, you can't do any more.
    Debt free 4th April 2007.
    New house. Bigger mortgage. MFWB after I have my buffer cash in place.
  • Warriorsith
    Warriorsith Posts: 441 Forumite
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    Hi NorthernBird,

    Can you provide the information on 'getting money for Phones and ink cartridges' for me as I didn't realise that you could and I'd like to make some extra money.

    In regards to your predicament, I've never seen anyone so focus and determind to clear their debts you are a definate inspiration to us all. I wish you all the best in achieving this goal and no matter what happpens keep up the fight.

    (" , )
    "I AM THE GATEKEEPER OF MY OWN DESTINY" Nacho Libre

    'Proud To Be Dealing With My Debts' :DDFW Member No.495
  • Thanks you guys!! I don't know what I'd do if I didn't have this site and all of you by my side!

    You can get money for your phone from https://www.envirophone.com. Depending on what kind of mobile it is you can trade it for £x cash or Argos vouchers. I'm just waiting for my 2nd cheque! Now I'm tempted to get a standard mobile from ebay and sell my shiny new one I got on my new contract!

    Inkjet cartridges - I think it's https://www.inkcycle.co.uk. Depends on the kind of cartridges you have as to how much you get. Every little helps though!

    xx
    Lightbulb moment - October 2005
    Debt at highest - £97,000 :eek:

    Debt now (15/06/07) - £83,908.47 (still :eek: but every little helps!)
    Debtfree Date - 2015 (but working on it)!


    2007 Comp Challenge - £360/£0 (I have no luck with winning!)
  • Warriorsith
    Warriorsith Posts: 441 Forumite
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    Found the sites, I'll start taking the empty ones from work now!!
    "I AM THE GATEKEEPER OF MY OWN DESTINY" Nacho Libre

    'Proud To Be Dealing With My Debts' :DDFW Member No.495
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,810 Ambassador
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    Northernbird
    You are doing so so well-keep going & dont let it wear you down.
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  • oops_a_daisy
    oops_a_daisy Posts: 2,460 Forumite
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    good luck Northernbird - glad to see you are still here battling away :)
    :cool: Official DFW Nerd Club Member #37 Debt free Feb 07 :cool:
  • tesuhoha
    tesuhoha Posts: 17,971 Forumite
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    Lots of schools and colleges are looking for invigilators right now. Could your OH do something like that? They dont necessarily need qualified people, just well educated. He might have to have a police check but I dont think they take that long. The school where i work is quite desperate for invigilators so i should imagine its the same in other areas.
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