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pineapple_head
pineapple_head Posts: 9 Forumite
in Debt-free wannabe
Hi everyone,

This is my first post on this forum and have feel really bad about it as i really feel that the people on this forum has allowed me to regain my life. Today I'm paying back the last £48 of my debt and i couldn't have done it without all the great posters on here.

I'm sorry i wasn't more active and didn't join the forum before now but now that i have i hope contribute more.

So thanks a million everyone

Luv from an ex lurker!!
"I'd much rather have a caravan in the hills than a mansion in the slums" Neil Finn

The Norn Iron Weight Loss Club Member 14

Comments

  • Eshka_2
    Eshka_2 Posts: 33 Forumite
    :beer: Congratulations to you and welcome to the forum!

    Well done, you deserve your newfound debt-freedom...maybe now you can pass some wisdom this way, lol!

    Final Filthy Fag Smoked 13:00 13/02/2008
  • neverdespairgirl
    neverdespairgirl Posts: 16,501 Forumite
    Many congratulations!

    Now you can start to build up some savings - a great feeling!
    ...much enquiry having been made concerning a gentleman, who had quitted a company where Johnson was, and no information being obtained; at last Johnson observed, that 'he did not care to speak ill of any man behind his back, but he believed the gentleman was an attorney'.
  • G-G_4
    G-G_4 Posts: 3,090 Forumite
    Well done!!!!
    :D BSC Member 155 :cool:
  • poorandindenial
    poorandindenial Posts: 4,097 Forumite
    Hi pineapple_head

    I don't think you have anything to be sorry about, personally I think it is lovely that you have come on now to let the forum know that you have found it useful and
    :T:dance:CONGRATULATIONS:dance: :T on getting debt free.

    Why don't you post a bit more about yourself, how much debt you had, when you started to sort it out, what your lightbulb moment was, what tricks and tips you used to get it down.
    £34,547 (Dec 07); Current debt: £zilch (Debt free December 2010)
    Sealed Pot #389 (2010=£133)
  • pineapple_head
    pineapple_head Posts: 9 Forumite
    Awhh shucks guys thanks for the congraulations!

    I had my lightbulb moment on the 13th July last year when my lovely and sickenly good with money (lol) fiancee proposed. I know then if i didn't sort myself out and get rid of the £4500 credit card and £550 overdraft i wouldn't be able to afford to get married.

    We're getting married on the 20th September and i really can't wait I've been able to use loads of tips of this site to keeps the costs quite low.
    "I'd much rather have a caravan in the hills than a mansion in the slums" Neil Finn

    The Norn Iron Weight Loss Club Member 14
  • RainbowChild_2
    RainbowChild_2 Posts: 1,219 Forumite
    Congrats pineapple_head :beer:
    Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. ~Confucius
  • smashedbooboo
    smashedbooboo Posts: 4,558 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Well done, and welcome to the site. There is so much more to find around this site. Its a bit like a little town. Lots of places to pop in and out of. There will be lots more for you to find out. And now hopefully you will be able to contribute as well. Everyone welcome here. You might not have anything to say about money as such, but a word of support always goes a long way here. Please stay around. xxxx
    Night Owl Member No 1 :rotfl: :rotfl:
    Night owl member of the threesome. Rules are for fools to follow and wise men to be guided by
    No Man is worth your tears,
    And the one who is wont make you cry !!!!!
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