debts or not
Mar 16th 2010, 11:39 pm
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Re: debts or not
Originally Posted by Deancm
If it was over 6 years then they were acting illegally.
Mar 16th 2010, 11:40 pm
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Re: debts or not
Originally Posted by Deancm
If it was over 6 years then they were acting illegally.
Mar 16th 2010, 11:53 pm
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Re: debts or not
Originally Posted by jeanettetlw
exactly what i thought
In the end I owed them the money so getting on my high horse and refusing to pay it on principle because it was more than 6 years ago would be pretty pointless and just make me look like a bludger anyway.
If you are planning on staying away for 6 years, even if you dont like it here, just to avoid paying a council tax bill then that is obviouly your choice. We would have to agree to disagree on whether it is worth it on that one.
Mar 17th 2010, 12:00 am
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Re: debts or not
Originally Posted by scotdownunder
In the end I owed them the money so getting on my high horse and refusing to pay it on principle because it was more than 6 years ago would be pretty pointless and just make me look like a bludger anyway.
As for looking like a bludger. Who cares what other people will think about you? How are their thoughts going to affect your life?
Mar 17th 2010, 6:21 am
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Re: debts or not
Such a predictable thread 
Last edited by paulry; Mar 17th 2010 at 6:24 am.
Mar 17th 2010, 7:24 am
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Re: debts or not
Originally Posted by Deancm
If more people were prepared to stand up to things out of principle then the country wouldn't be in the state it is in today.
As for looking like a bludger. Who cares what other people will think about you? How are their thoughts going to affect your life?
As for looking like a bludger. Who cares what other people will think about you? How are their thoughts going to affect your life?
Mar 17th 2010, 8:25 am
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Re: debts or not
Originally Posted by jd6969uk
My eyes have been opened and I have all of you who contributed to this thread to thank!
I had always figured I would make the move to OZ and pay off all of my debts. Now I realize that this is just crazy talk. I'm going to leave all of my debts behind and sail off into the sunset without a care in the world. I will not worry about any phone calls over in OZ or any knocks on the door and I will sleep very peacefully each night safe in the knowledge that all of the suckers left back in blighty will be dealing with these debts for me!
I feel like a new man - a young buck - Thanks guys (and ladies) - I owe you all big time
I had always figured I would make the move to OZ and pay off all of my debts. Now I realize that this is just crazy talk. I'm going to leave all of my debts behind and sail off into the sunset without a care in the world. I will not worry about any phone calls over in OZ or any knocks on the door and I will sleep very peacefully each night safe in the knowledge that all of the suckers left back in blighty will be dealing with these debts for me!
I feel like a new man - a young buck - Thanks guys (and ladies) - I owe you all big time
Mar 17th 2010, 8:33 am
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Re: debts or not
Originally Posted by samjones1999
Blood pressure fine,thanks for caring.
Enjoy yourself on the beaches, but when a love one dies or a big family gathering happens and you can't return because of your debts, it may not be quite so funny.Save the whip round and concentrate on paying off YOUR DEBTS!!!
Enjoy yourself on the beaches, but when a love one dies or a big family gathering happens and you can't return because of your debts, it may not be quite so funny.Save the whip round and concentrate on paying off YOUR DEBTS!!!
Mar 17th 2010, 8:39 am
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Re: debts or not
Originally Posted by Deancm
It's easy to get women to shut up. You just need to put something in their mouth... 
Mar 17th 2010, 9:12 am
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Re: debts or not
Originally Posted by samjones1999
I would rather have a country filled with scotsdownunder, than people like you , who seemed to think it''s OK to shun one's responsibilities. That is why the country is in the state its in today, going back to earlier quote 'TAKE PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY'.
Mar 17th 2010, 9:13 am
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Re: debts or not
Originally Posted by itxrd
And here we have another load of baloney. You can return whenever you want as long as the debt is not to the govt - tax bills etc. You cannot get credit here for 6 years but its not a civil matter so no one other than the bank cares. Oh, apart from some of the people on here. ;-)
Mar 17th 2010, 9:16 am
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Re: debts or not
Originally Posted by samjones1999
I would rather have a country filled with scotsdownunder, than people like you , who seemed to think it''s OK to shun one's responsibilities. That is why the country is in the state its in today, going back to earlier quote 'TAKE PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY'.
Mar 17th 2010, 9:21 am
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Re: debts or not
Originally Posted by kporte
That washing is piling up.....
Jesus!!!nah I'm on holiday this week,the OH can do it when he returns from work!
Mar 17th 2010, 9:23 am
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Re: debts or not
Originally Posted by Deancm
Where did I say it's OK to shun responsibility? I am merely talking about the legalities from the perspective of an ex-copper, rather than getting all emotional about it. You on the other hand are talking a load of overly emotive, guilt ridden crap.
Mar 17th 2010, 9:24 am
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Re: debts or not
Originally Posted by jd6969uk
now now can't we all just get along - you should come to the yoga as well
