The long haul supporters thread...

In_Search_Of_Me

go jb...one this I realised that every penny off in this climate is a good thing and no mean feat!! Am doing ok this end - being frugal for christmas and debating whether to have a tree which I know is tight but loathe to waste the money for sommat I just chop up and dont like fake trees...two presents to get but otherwise Christmas is done - other than wrapping!

lucielle

Just thought I would post a quickie. Today we have been debt busting for 1 year and paid £20093.47 off our debts. The tips and friendly people have all helped. Couple more years to go before we are DF forever.
L

mummum2

lucielle wrote: »

Just thought I would post a quickie. Today we have been debt busting for 1 year and paid £20093.47 off our debts. The tips and friendly people have all helped. Couple more years to go before we are DF forever.
L

Wow Lucielle,

That's an impressive amount of money shifted! please, please post to let us know how got rid of such a huge amount in such a small space of time. Good of you and looks like you definitely have the know how and I'm sure not only one, but others would like to get some tips from you.:T :T :T :j :j :beer:

black_taxi_2

impressive paying off 20k 1 year

why didnt you pay off overdrafts?

In_Search_Of_Me

well done you. Have been a bit remiss of late but feel back on track now...Just back from staying with friends which makes me realise how frugal I have become in my old age!! My mate said she wanted the old me (ie spend spend spend) back but I said she isnt coming back!! How are people doing with the run up to Christmas?

ltm07

Hi all! Well been working 7 days a week & will be til next Sunday. It is knackering me out but if it means we can have a good Xmas without overspending too much then it's definately worth it. OH also working all weekend so the enhancements will bump up her wages a bit. Still having problems with bathroom though & neither my mate who did the work or ourselves can put our fingers on exactly where the problem lies. Water still coming through & I think it may be to do with the shower holder being broke & not holding the shower head in position, so the water from shower is hammering the corner of the bath & must be getting through. So will get new shower holder & if that doesn't do the trick then will have to get a professional plumber in to sort it or maybe claim on the insurance. It really is doing our heads in but we will get it sorted sooner or later:rolleyes: !

ltm07

lucielle wrote: »

Just thought I would post a quickie. Today we have been debt busting for 1 year and paid £20093.47 off our debts. The tips and friendly people have all helped. Couple more years to go before we are DF forever.
L

That's a hell of a lot of debt shifted in a year Lucielle, well done to you. We've had a hell of alot to pay out the last couple of months & hope to be back on track in January! All the best!

In_Search_Of_Me

poor you ltm! Have you got some time off over Christmas to chill? A good couple of no spend days here and only 2 presents yet to get...havent even thought about food shopping etc and its lovely to be chilled about it all and watch others run around like headless chickens!

Paulgonnabedebtfree

I reckon I'm a long hauler with unsecured debts of around £45,000 so feel free to put me on the list. My income varies a fair bit so having an accurate debt free date is not easy. However, as a person who enjoys symbolism, I set my target for the day that the Olympic flame starts at the opening ceremony in London. I want that day to be my last usecured debt payment. Then I can start really attacking the mortgage.

In_Search_Of_Me

paulwannabedebtfree (154)
wecome - why not introduce yourself to the folks. Thats a great goal btw - very symbolic too! Go for it!