Getting money back from cowboy builders

lisawaters

Nixxx wrote: »

Awww Mike

Awww Nixxx!

(No idea what this means, but I'm always up for a mutual hug)

lisawaters

*Jellie* wrote: »

Still waiting to see if Lisa makes an appearance ;-)

Patience, Jellie, patience...

freckle59

Hi - I registered a long while ago and then found that even looking at posts about debts depressed me so I've not been back... and of course am still in debt!

I've just watched the DIY SOS show that I sky+ and when they talked about you all being forum members I just had to try and find you all! I've been lucky enough to make friends on another forum and the help I've had there has reduced me to tears on more than one occasion. Mike, you've inspired me to try and improve my lot. Your doggedness and your determination to provide a family home for your boys and not to give in or up was so touching. If you could carry on with all that falling about your ears - literally and metaphorically - then I'm sure I can do something about my troubles. Time to stop acting like an ostrich!

I hope you had the most fantastic Christmas and New Year and thanks for inspiring me to do something about my debts. January is going to be hard cos I'm a single parent with a 12 year old son and...well, need I say more about how hard that is at Christmas time even though I work two jobs, but I'm going to scour this site now and try and find a way to sort my life out.

I'm so happy for you Mike and hope that the friendships you've made in here are everlasting

lisawaters

I just scraped some goo off my mouse's bottom and it's working much better now. Just stopping for a cup of tea. brb (as the young people say)

Ellidee

lisawaters wrote: »

Who?

Nick-blasted-Knowles, I expect.

Mike I am pretty sure that Memory Girl means YOU !!! :kisses3:

shonad

Hi Mike,

First I would like to wish you and your lovely boys a very Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year:beer:! I have been following your story, but not posted much! I watched the programme on Thursday night and was absolutely thrilled for you all! Didn't they do a fantastic job in creating such a beautiful house from the dreadful ruin that it was? :TYou must be so happy to have such a weight lifted off your shoulders, and to have a warm cosy house for your family and friends to come visit! Congratulations to you and to all your wonderful online friends who have supported you all the way!


warm wishes

Shonad

lisawaters

debtfreefuture wrote: »

What sort of work are you looking for Mike? Are you trained / qualified in anything?

I'm a business writer and graphic designer. I will work for food.

boredofbeingathome

Just popped in to say i managed to finally watch the show- and blubbered all the way through it- a perfect start to the New Year.

Well done everyone on here definitely the power of the forums.

and to Mike - enjoy your new home, i know you have been in for a while now, but it must be surreal still.

I will be watching it again just to take it all in, totally amazing what they managed to achieve. Bob x

lisawaters

Buffythedebtslayer wrote: »

I think I fancy half the builders............lol

Worryingly, so did I. You see, they turned up and did what they were asked to...

lisawaters

looby75 wrote: »

oooh it's mikes mob!!!


(I'm a lurker from when Mike first posted....though I have to admit I thought it was a lot longer ago!!!)

Nah, it just felt like it.