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 Palace Old Geezer  Midhurst 12 Mar 22 1.33pm |
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Originally posted by nickyf
In the morning boil an egg in a sauspan and make a cup of tea with the left over water. Saves boiling the kettle. Rotten tasting tea though! I bought one 300gm pack of blueberries instead of two 150gm packs yesterday. Saved me 50p - Fab!
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| Badger11 Beckenham 12 Mar 22 2.34pm |
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Originally posted by Palace Old Geezer
Rotten tasting tea though! I bought one 300gm pack of blueberries instead of two 150gm packs yesterday. Saved me 50p - Fab! But will they last?
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The groover  Danbury 12 Mar 22 2.44pm |
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Originally posted by Midlands Eagle
I've just cut my living costs drastically as I finished paying my mortgage last month Snap! I've been paying £2000 for the last 2 years to get it paid off. They sent me a letter saying 'You are in the final two years of your mortgage please indicate how you intend to pay your balance of £0.' I replied saying I would write them a cheque for £0!
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| The groover Danbury 12 Mar 22 2.46pm |
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Originally posted by The groover
I've just bought an electric radiator for a small room to give it a go. I've got 13 so an electric boiler is a no go. If it works I may go 50/50 electric and a new gas boiler. I've also purchased some insulation board for the dormer which currently only has roof tiles and the plastic. I've investigated all of the current options for replacing a gas boiler and none work for the house I have without considerable disruption. So I'm going to replace the old gas boiler with a higher tech one that integrates with the nest. I believe that eventually we will convert from natural gas to hydrogen, but it may take 10/20 years and will be a gradual process. We will need new boilers and other products. Cookers/fires etc. I'm supposed to be retiring early but may have to delay that thanks to putin. Edited by The groover (11 Mar 2022 2.07pm)
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Tyke Exile  Portuguese Cove, Nova Scotia 12 Mar 22 2.52pm |
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I've reduced the Butler's, Chef's and housemaid's working hours to 35 a week.
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| Palace Old Geezer Midhurst 12 Mar 22 3.07pm |
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Originally posted by Badger11
But will they last? At the rapid rate Mrs POG consumes them, yes, I'm sure they will. But I do get your point Badger. No point buying more than you can easily get through before little bits of green stuff start appearing.
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| Dubai Eagle 12 Mar 22 3.12pm |
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kept the gardener on full time ? Originally posted by Tyke Exile
I've reduced the Butler's, Chef's and housemaid's working hours to 35 a week.
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| monkey Sittingbourne,but made in Bromley 12 Mar 22 4.29pm |
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I know a fella who uses the same tea bag all week(no joke) it’s never been a money saving thing though, he just likes weak tea Edited by monkey (12 Mar 2022 6.14pm)
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| Badger11 Beckenham 12 Mar 22 5.52pm |
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I have said this before get yourself some radiator reflectors especially if your rads on on an outside wall. It's a cheap as chips and easy to install provided you can use a pair of scissors. I have saved myself a lot over the years. There are different types but below is an example most good DIY stores will stock them.
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| Badger11 Beckenham 12 Mar 22 5.56pm |
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Want to save on razor blades? A simple trick, most men throw them away when the lubrication strip starts to wear down, don't. Wet the razor and dribble oil e.g. baby oil on the blade it will act like the strip. I normally would change my blade once a week with this trick I can make it last at least 1 month. Any oil will do as long as it can be applied to the skin but don't use your missus best.
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| Casual Orpington 12 Mar 22 8.27pm |
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4 grand a month my mortgage, only got 21 years left .
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| m/k mick milton keynes 12 Mar 22 8.49pm |
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Got loads of money, not bothered😅
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