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Dragon's debt diary

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  • boredofbeingathome
    boredofbeingathome Posts: 15,657 Forumite
    The_Dragon wrote: »
    Oh frabjous day! Calloo Callay! It looks as though Dr Dragon has a new job! He was told by the head of the section yesterday that he had - just need the official in writing bit! 'cos of this I broke out then CC last night and took Dr Dragon out to the pub for dinner and then I relaxed and the cold/glandular fever relapse kicked in and I am laid up looking like a hamster trying to hibernate :mad: - oh boy am I grateful for a laptop and WiFi!

    Well done DR.DRAGON:j :beer:

    A lovely phrase, Calloo callay! I always smile when i hear it:D

    Sorry about you doing a hamster impression not nice, but have this vision of you in a little straw nest:o Take care of your self. x
    Blackadder: Am I jumping the gun, Baldrick, or are the words 'I have a cunning plan' marching with ill-deserved confidence in the direction of this conversation?
    Still lurking around with a hope of some salvation:cool:
  • Piquant_2
    Piquant_2 Posts: 5,769 Forumite
    PPI Party Pooper Mortgage-free Glee! Debt-free and Proud!
    That is just the best news Dragon - Woo hoo Dr Dragon :T:T
    Total debt at October 2008: £67,213.30
    Total debt today: £0     - debt and mortgage free 29th November 2013 :T
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  • The_Dragon
    The_Dragon Posts: 9,749 Forumite
    The straw nest is a 13.5 tog Hungarian Goose Down Duvet (John Lewis best!) but other than that fairly accurate :o - he's had one email from them saying they are sorting stuff out and he should hear full details in a day or so :D
    Do not meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for thou art crunchy and good with catsup :D
    NSD 15/20, OS WL 21-6 (4) :(C.R.A.P R.O.L.L.Z #44 Twisted Firestarter, VSP #57 - £39.43
    :p Every Penny's a Prisoner :p
  • boredofbeingathome
    boredofbeingathome Posts: 15,657 Forumite
    The_Dragon wrote: »
    The straw nest is a 13.5 tog Hungarian Goose Down Duvet (John Lewis best!) but other than that fairly accurate :o - he's had one email from them saying they are sorting stuff out and he should hear full details in a day or so :D

    OOh Posh or what:p :D Goody on the email.:T
    Blackadder: Am I jumping the gun, Baldrick, or are the words 'I have a cunning plan' marching with ill-deserved confidence in the direction of this conversation?
    Still lurking around with a hope of some salvation:cool:
  • Lemon_Tree
    Lemon_Tree Posts: 10,202 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts
    congratulations to Mr Dragon - way to go!!!!
    when does he start?
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,642 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!
    Fantastioc fabulous news for you both:beer: :beer:
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

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  • The_Dragon
    The_Dragon Posts: 9,749 Forumite
    Lemon_Tree wrote: »
    congratulations to Mr Dragon - way to go!!!!
    when does he start?

    Thanks LT - and not sure as to the starting date! Probably the beginning of March
    Do not meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for thou art crunchy and good with catsup :D
    NSD 15/20, OS WL 21-6 (4) :(C.R.A.P R.O.L.L.Z #44 Twisted Firestarter, VSP #57 - £39.43
    :p Every Penny's a Prisoner :p
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,642 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Mortgage-free Glee!
    Not very long til the beginning of March :)
    I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.

    Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
    "A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
    ***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb.     ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
  • taxi73
    taxi73 Posts: 20,815 Forumite
    The best news I've heard for ages...fantasic ..Congratulations to Mr Bob.
  • x_raphael_xx
    x_raphael_xx Posts: 4,411 Forumite
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    Woot! Congrats to Dr. Dragon!! :D
    Debt Free as of 17/01/2009 Turtle Power!!

    EF Challenger #3 £1543.72 / £5000
    MFW 2024 #100 £1300.00 / £10,000

    MFiT #40 Jan 2025 Target - £99,999.00
    Mortgage at 30/09/22 £113,694.11 | Mortgage at 24/01/23 £110,707.87
    Mortgage at 21/04/23 £107,701.01 | Mortgage at 20/07/23 £106,979.65
    Mortgage at 04/10/23 £106,253.77 | Mortgage at 10/01/24 £105,324.57
    Mortgage at 01/04/24 £104,424.73 | Mortgage at 01/10/24 £103,594.98
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