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“Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.”

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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,217 Ambassador
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    Good news on the CT :)

    How lovely for DD2 :)

    Have a good day xx
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  • Toni'sfriend
    Toni'sfriend Posts: 4,056 Forumite
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    Great news on the Council Tax being sorted. That must be a weight off your mind.

    Added security measures are always a good idea but the Council really should have fixed your roof by this time. They seem a bit lax in their responsibilities at times.

    Have a good evening. xxx
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  • milann
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    Pleased you have the ct sorted :beer: hopefully the councillor will get back to help with your other issues too.
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  • WannabeFree
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    Thank you

    It lifts a huge weight of my shoulders again and releases the last of the old debt issues. Just the new debt to clear and then I'll be fully relieved but still a lot less stress than homelessness or baliffs. I feel so lucky to be where I am even if I do still worry about it. It's a lot less of a weight than it was.

    Everyone's in bed and sleeping. DD was asleep by 6.30 - will teach her for being up so late last night :rotfl:

    I'm ready for bed myself :o could fall asleep right now but I need to do my floors yet.

    Thank you again for all stopping in x
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  • teafor2
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    Glad you've managed to sort the CT out and nice to read everybody is asleep, especially DD2 :eek: :rotfl:

    Hope now you know what you're doing the rest of the week will be less stressful for you. xx
  • teapot2
    teapot2 Posts: 3,568 Forumite
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    Good news re the CT - thats a big weight off, especially the thought of bailiffs being involved. Hope you can have an earlyish night after the floors get done :cool:
  • Sun_Addict
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    So pleased to read things are sounding more positive xx

    And breathe ...
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  • I'm really pleased that you've managed to get the CT paid, that must be a huge relief for you :).

    I'm glad you're having security locks, lighting, etc, fitted, although as someone else said I'm sorry that you need them :(.

    I hope you get a good night's sleep tonight :).
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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,217 Ambassador
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    So is the CT being paid back without any balliff costs being added?
    Hope so :) x
    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.
  • UncannyScot
    UncannyScot Posts: 2,070 Forumite
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    Great to hear that the CT issue has been resolved :D
    ...and that the wee yin is "oot fir the coont" sound asleep early
    Hope you all get a good peaceful nights sleep
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