The long haul supporters thread...

jwil

TEK wrote: »

Hi all,well not been round for abit, debts not going too well at the mo, but hopefully should get back on track in the next few months. Been on abit of a downer tbh, but just got to remember that there's always someone else worse off!! Got to borrow more money in the new year,one to get some much needed repairs done to the house & the other reason is something that we have wanted to do for years, but the debts have got in the way!! I know we shouldn't be adding to debts but it is something that we don't have all the time in the world to wait for. Going to draw up a strict budget & stick to it to enable us to 'follow our dream'!! Thanks for reading & back soon,keep chipping away!!

Sorry things aren't too great at the moment. I think sometimes you've just got to live haven't you. If you aren't doing it all the time, then a one off won't hurt too much. Go for it! You'll be able to carry on tackling the debts afterwards.

jwil

steerpiker wrote: »

Been on a spend-fest this past fortnight. It started when I walked past a shop window and saw my reflection and was really shocked. I didn't recognise myself. Overweight, drab, shabby clothes and I definitely needed a new bra! I've not bought new clothes for almost 3 years. So I've bought some clothers in the sales. I've also joined the Tony Ferguson diet - available in Boots. So far, I've lost 4lbs, so starting to feel good about myself. I hate myself enough for letting my debts get out of hand - can't let the rest of myself go as well.

What was different with this "shopping spree" was that I went with a notebook and calculator and worked everything out before hand and immediately updated my online spending diary before I even tried my clothes on!

Well done on losing the 4lb, that is a great start! What is the Tony Ferguson diet? I have LOADS of weight to lose!

Well done on the control with the shopping too, that's very restrained!

jwil

Happytogetdebtfree wrote: »

Hi jwill how is the debt busting wow you hav pad'd alot x

Hi Happy, not too bad thanks, it's a slow month this month as I'm a bit skint. How's it going with you?

I'm including my normal payments in my PAD amount in the hope it will shock me into keeping motivated - the huge amounts I am paying to my debts could all be mine!! (and will be one day!)

Soma

can I be a long hauler without posting my SOA? feel a bit funny about posting all my money ins and outs. It's definitely gonna take me a more than 5 years and even longer if I my plans go well and I have kids!

Happytogetdebtfree

:wave hello you dont have to post an soa to be with the group if you want a number isom will allocate you one buyt if nothing in a day or so pm isom and they will allocate a number ... im sure with some work you can reduce your dfd so welcome aboard xx

Happytogetdebtfree

im just watching the footie, im hoping to get my 50% paid off on my 20k challenge this month so fingers crossed slow months are boring but its nice to see the figures going down woo woo xx

stevieb1

pops in and waves hello

wtg happy its going down nicely there

looks about and ponders on a number as its pretty much confirmed im in it for a really long slog..

just resurrected my ciao and pure profile accounts \o/ total of £30 in there its all good news

Happytogetdebtfree

Hi stevie hows things you seem more upbeat this is good news to see come on spain eh

stevieb1

yep, sorry about the other day :S

providing everything goes well and the company can fold without the debts rolling over be personal im staying clear of BR and gonna just have to knuckle down and crack some hours in and get out of this

Spain are looking the better side.. but you know how the Germans play will get lucky somewhere along the line.

Happytogetdebtfree

lol less than a few minutes to go ... i am glad you do not have to consider BR i bet that is a relief .. how is work ? x