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Finish line in sight....but I'm running out of petrol....
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Lightbulb moment: Probably 30th December 1999 - the eve of the new millenium, 4 months after getting married, and the day I found out I was pregnant with my son. We were living in a grotty rented flat, absolutely stoney broke and with £17k worth of debt (about £5k was my car loan and rest was hubby's from before I met him). I remember thinking 'we've got responsibilities now, things have got to change'.
Debt at highest: As above, but then when we had paid quite a lot of it back, we borrowed another £5k for a car, so the overall amount we have paid off is around £22k.
Debtfree date: Today! (12th August 2008)
Pearl of wisdom: There's no easy way out or quick fix - it's about making lifestyle changes that are sustainable over a long period, and keeping going even when there seems to be no end in sight, or when it feels like life is ganging up on you.
And you need good friends to support you through the bad times, and celebrate with you in the good times. That's what I have found here on DFW - you are amazing, thank you xxx"I wasn't wrong, I just wasn't right enough.":smileyhea97800072589250 -
why would we mind.....?Thanks guys - El, it took me aaaages to decide what to put! :rotfl: But it's there now, in fact I will post it on here too, as it feels like it belongs here - hope no-one minds?
It's your diary after all:rotfl::heartpulsOnce a Flylady, always a Flylady:heartpuls0 -
Am i too late for the champange?
Have you drunk it all?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.0 -
Not too late at all Beanie! :beer:"I wasn't wrong, I just wasn't right enough.":smileyhea97800072589250
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Fabbo snaggles!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.0 -
Just a touch in my glass please, so I can toast you!2023: the year I get to buy a car0
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*pours KC a little glass*
"I wasn't wrong, I just wasn't right enough.":smileyhea97800072589250 -
The latter most definitely. IN fact I would rather be shot than face a verbal tirade from tig- she's got a mean tongue that one (but I still lover her)
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
:heartpuls baby no3 due 16th November :heartpulsTEAM YELLOWDFD 16/6/10"Shut your gob! Or I'll come round your houses and stamp on all your toys" The ONE, the ONLY, the LEGENDARY Gene Hunt :heart2:0 -
Have to add another
:T :j Congratulations Snaggles on reaching your goal:j :T
Oh and I love the role of honour post, excellent.:jMay 2013 new beginnings:j0 -
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She is soooo going to batter you when she gets back from the hospital!
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I have no idea what you all mean
I'm nothing but a pussy cat:heartpuls baby no3 due 16th November :heartpulsTEAM YELLOWDFD 16/6/10"Shut your gob! Or I'll come round your houses and stamp on all your toys" The ONE, the ONLY, the LEGENDARY Gene Hunt :heart2:0
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