Debts now paid off from sale of property, however, costs were approx. £50,000 ATPL (started January 2000), and two year bond for type rating (fair enough). Which has bought me what? A load of experience that is currently unsaleable. Great.
I am not grumbling too much because, unlike many I am still flying and still working, albeit earning less than one quarter of my final year salary in my previous profession, surveying and property development. Should have stayed put there (it was s**t though)!
Not a great financial investment, but, like Sky Diver (good luck to you Sir), I am hopeful for the future.