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  1. 12-29-2005, 01:06 AM #1
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    Talking I'm new too from New Zealand

    Hi everyone. I have been lurking for ages and have been slack at joining in. We have always been frugal due to an always low income and lots of children. We have homeschooled for the last 12 years too. I have looked after a 21 month old boy for the last year and don't know if I will have him again next year. His mum is pregnant again and doesn't know if she will continue with work or if I will have two!!

    We don't have much in the way of debt but with my borther and sister both living in the USA permanently we travel over often and are on a mission to save $12 000 in the next 17 months. Don't know how do-able this will be on a $30 000 wage!

    Anyway, hope to continue to earn more and get to know you all better.

    Karen 
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  2. 12-29-2005, 01:15 AM #2
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    Welcome Karen. I'm glad we lured you from the lrukers corridor.
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    Welcome Karen!
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  4. 12-29-2005, 01:42 AM #4
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    Hello and welcome to FV!
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  5. 12-29-2005, 02:44 AM #5
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    Glad you decided to finally join in Karen!
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  6. 12-29-2005, 07:01 AM #6
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    Hi Karen! So glad you are posting, love having everyone join in!
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  7. 12-29-2005, 07:50 AM #7
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    Hi Karen, welcome! Glad you've joined us!

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    Welcome to the village Karen.

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    5. find ways to reduce expenses since won't have a job after this month
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    Howdy Karen! So glad to meet ya, just jump in all over the place...make yourself right at home.

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    Hello Karen. Glad you decided to join in.
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    Welcome Karen!
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    to the Village. Glad you have joined us.
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