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10-13-2011, 10:00 AM #1Registered User
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Hello there
Hi all. Thought I'd post an intro, as I'll be haunting the boards and bugging you all.
Actually I used to be a member here some years ago. Learned so much from so many wonderful people so I am back.
Anyway so in '05 I got really into the whole paying off debt/saving money thing. BIG TIME. And did spectacular at it. $56k paid off in 18 months. (bows) Actually had a blast doing it. Well we had an opportunity to sell the home and with proceeds pay for an older home when we moved to a new state. Debt free and paid for mortgage. Life was good. Being frugal was a blast for me, but then felt like I could relax a bit. I know I know....
Fast forward 4 years: As of now, my husband is hopefully cancer free. (knock on wood, we will find out this next week if his PET scan is clear, then he is). Yeah sometimes life happens. Or kicks you in the teeth. So hello medical bills. Thank GOD for insurance!! But still co-pays and $20k out of pocket limit per year (we've been battling his cancer for almost 15 months now) adds up. I took on a small car loan which we will have gone in 5 months. So as of now we're looking at paying off $26k. Not too terrible. But... yeah I wanted a different house. It's BEAUTIFUL. So hello mortgage again.
Well anyways, an opportunity may open up for us to move to another state which will increase our income, actually dh would make more than our combined income together. If that happens he wants me to not work and get back into the money thing. H loved it. (I think he just loved me having a home cooked meal for him when he came home every night. But shhhh... don't tell him I said that). But already my mind set is headed that way even if we don't wind up moving.
So this is me saying
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How did you hear about frugal village? Was a member some years back.
What interests you here? Saving money, paying off debt. with like minded folks
What will you contribute? Past experiences, any knowledge gained, good ears for listening
Do you know any other members here? some look familiar from way back
How many kids? Ages? 1 DD, age 22
Tell us about yourself. live in south texas, work in hospital, dh works out of state quite a bit
Do you own any pets? 1 beautiful rat terrier named Chevy
Occupation? rad tech
Married or single? married to dh for 10 years
Interests and hobbies? Looking for new ones was into gaming for a while, took up too much of my time, would love to find something more productive
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10-13-2011, 10:17 AM #2Super Moderator
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Hey there Girlie, welcome back.
Best wishes for your Hubby's health. 
~*Darlene*~
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10-13-2011, 10:20 AM #3Registered User
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Hi, welcome back! Best wishes on your possible move and Dh's health.
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10-13-2011, 10:42 AM #4Registered User
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Welcome (back), and also wishing for the best for your husband.
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10-13-2011, 10:54 AM #5Registered User
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Hi and
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Grocery budget challange $200.for grocery,Hba,& stockpiling,each month.
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10-13-2011, 11:49 AM #6Registered User
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Woohooo!!! I remembered my former name on here. This is me, I'll just start posting again with my former name.
Guess who's back.... back again.... lol
Bring on them baby steps...
Step 1: done
Step 2: waiting on amount, hubby had followup colonoscopy, I had visit to ER with followup procedure
Step 3: to follow, won't know aim until things settle
Step 4: to follow, currently at 6%
Step 5: grown child
Step 6: huge mortgage ANNIHILATED!!
Step 7: ahhhh....
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10-13-2011, 01:19 PM #7Registered User
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Welcome back! I'll be thinking happy thoughts for your DH's PET scan results.
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10-13-2011, 06:47 PM #8Registered User
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back Pammy! Best wishes for your DH, and you as you contemplate a move.
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10-13-2011, 08:45 PM #9Registered User
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Welcome back! Hope your news on husband PET is good and that you are happy no matter when you settle.
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10-13-2011, 10:11 PM #10Registered User
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Welcome back Pammy...My memory is crap but I think I remember you..Hope your Dh becomes cancer free!
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10-13-2011, 10:33 PM #11Registered User
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Hi and welcome back!! Best wishes for your DH and his results!!
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