Waves and says Hello...

[Robbiecat]

Hello folks,

::Waves and says Hi!:: [:)]

I'm a long time compulsive lurker (I've jsut realised how horrendous that sounds! [:0]) and after months of reading the forum and provaricating I've finally taken the plunge and have prepared all my documentation to send off for an IVA with a recommended IP [:D]...

First I have to thank you folks - if you hadn't been so open on these forums with your views and experiences, I doubt I would have built up the courage to address my debt. I would have just kept on struggling.

Second, now I've taken the plunge, I'm hoping to now post more, and also hopefully see some of you in Cardiff tomorrow at the Frugal Friends meeting.

And finally, WHY DO POST OFFICES SHUT ON SUNDAY??!! Having prepared all the paperwork, I want to send it *NOW* and not wait until tomorrow!! Given that it's taken me the best part of a year to get the courage, one day won't make the slightest bit of difference, but it's the principle of the thing! [;)]

[Dominic]

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[Lisa2009]

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[aguise]

Hi there Robbiecat and welcome.
Glad you decided to finally post. All the very best. I am sure all will go well. That post office will be open in the morning so enjoy sunday off and take a rest.

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[Skippy]

Welcome to the forum Robbiecat and good luck with your IVA!

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[emma_t]

Hi Robbiecat

I was looking at the forum for ages before I first posted and found the advice and experiences of others invaluble to my own situation and helped me prepare my own iva. I was clueless before I found this forum and it helped me make much more informed choices.

Good luck with your own iva and keep posting
Emma x

[Martin2011]

Good luck Robbiecat, and if IVA is the right thing for you then it'll make a great difference to your life. It's def not all easy, but knowing that you're no longer borrowing and living within your own means is a great feeling!!

You're clearly way better at research than me... spent 6 months working up the courage to make my first contact re IVA, and that 20 months before finding this site. Great support and invaluable advice on here, so wish I'd come accross it sooner....

Best of luck....

Martin

[Robbiecat]

Thanks for the welcome guys. [:)]

I was supposed to make it to the Frugal Friends meet in Cardiff last night, but got delayed so couldn't go. [:(]

The paperwork is now with the IP, and they've already been on the phone - I then got a call from a creditor 15 minutes after the IP. It was really VERY liberating being able to tell the creditor to "s*d off" because they now have to deal with my IP.

I can already see the changes, and I like them! [:D]

[debbiw]

Well done Robbiecat. It is a hugh relief to realise that you are dealing with your own debt, and getting things under control again. Good Luck