The long haul supporters thread...

Gpuk

In_Search_Of_Me wrote: »

I look forward to getting to know you better in the years and months ahead...

Right back at ya! :beer:

jasperconran

Hi Guys,

I am relatively new to mse, but have picked up some great tips/advice from all you lovely supportive peeps!:D Can I join this thread please? and get myself a number, thought it was about time I joined in!! might keep me motivated! thanks

In_Search_Of_Me

jasperconran (180)

Welcome! Great that you have found us to be supportive.

Well am taking the bull by the horns and am set to declutter and sell my flat. Hardest decision is getting rid of cats (I have a rather excessive 4) but they will go to good homes and I should be able to at least hear how they are! Had a sleepless night last nght so am off for a snooze! hugs all!

black_taxi_2

are you selling flat to move to a smaller property isom?

In_Search_Of_Me

yes, going to sell and rent either a bedsit or lodge in someones house...that bit yet to be revealed! Regardless of where I end up it meansI am taking control of things before the choice is taken from me and there will be more to throw at debts. Feels bizzarly quite liberating to get shot of stuff! Will be odd seeing the flat so empty...

Happytogetdebtfree

wow on house sale hope this goes well... i too have 4 cats its an expensive dooo and many times mum says i can move home but because of her asthma she cant let me bring the cats so nay mind... feet are throbbing after a hard days work ! cx

In_Search_Of_Me

htgdf...dont know if you have yours insured but regardless with food, litter etc they cost well over 100+ a month and much as I dearly love them the basic fact is I can't afford them...simples as they say! Advantage is that I feel 100% motivated now cos at the end of the day loosing house and cats wont kill me plus getting rid of junk is liberating...three boxes today and more to follow tomorrow...and most of it went without a care...few things I will keep but when it comes down to it alot of it has no sentimental value!

Happytogetdebtfree

Morning my cats are insured touch wood I haven't had any serious dilemmas at present. I understand what you mean it is a costly job but for me it's ok your brave taking the plunge all the best with it. This year I intend to get rid if at least 2 debts before we go away. X x shopping is going well sticking to budget need to do a spending diary although I don't have time to spend on luxuries I feel I am living at work. That should ease up because I start going to study one day a month so it reduces my shifts to 12 instead of 13 yay x

black_taxi_2

isom--dont know your situation---isnt it possible to keep flat--pay off mortgage

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rent will be for life--impossible to get on property ladder again

JoJoB

Another lifer here.

Just embarked on a 14 year dmp (debts of 18k). All the phone calls have just started (and getting very annoying), and i must admit to struggling with the spending. First month on a budget that we haven't got the option of using a credit card to pick up the slack at the end of the month. When the money is gone there's no safety net. Scary!

DMP and debts are in OH's name so I have just been answering the phone and telling them he's not in. Which has become boring. So I just told the latest (mbna) that he is not going to answer the phone and it's going to be a waste of time ringing and can they communicate in writing instead. I'll tell all of them this now and see if it makes any difference. If not I'll do the template letter.

Off to do an inventory of the kitchen cupboards now to see how many days worth of meals I can do without having to buy stuff. Should be fun!