Thrift

[Annette Curtain]

I like to make the best of things.

And i've always eaten the ugly-cuts, organs & throw away bits of a beast.

So being 'Thrifty' has become a game of sorts. I like to see what I can make of things that are in abundance or free.

Afterall, in the coming years it's going to get tougher, so making, mending & creative economy is the way forward for many of us I think.

If you have spotted any particularly spectacular bargains or come up with a neat idea, then do please share.

In The Legendary Penge Food Centre Pineapples are literally piled high and cheap. So, it's chutney pan-a-go-go next week here at Curtain Towers & i've half a pig coming from my farmer friend on the 12th.

A little "trading" is always welcome.

NETTE:)

[Huguenot]

That's an offaly good idea. Devilled kidneys

[Marmora Man]

Huguenot Wrote:

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> That's an offaly good idea. Devilled kidneys

A brilliant dish, more popularly in the messes of the Royal Navy, where it is eaten with gusto for breakfast, as "Shit on a raft"

[katie1997]

This is suspiciously like the good old 'Top tips' thread, with added thriftiness.

[ibilly99]

If we all do this we will crash the economy - just as dangerous as the Occupy movement - I'm up for the challenge - I love a poor man's caaserole which is to use all the stuff in your fridge that is approaching it's throw out date.

Also go to Lidl religiously - the quality and prices are unparalled and thronging with amazed middle class folk these days.

Paradox of Thrift

500gb portable hard disk coming up for 30 quid this week.

[Annette Curtain]

Don't be a silly ibilly

We all know any savings made gets spent on more expensive alcohol.

That is a no brainer.

NETTE:-S

[Annette Curtain]

ibilly99 Wrote:

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> If we all do this we will crash the economy - just

> as dangerous as the Occupy movement - I'm up for

> the challenge - I love a poor man's caaserole

> which is to use all the stuff in your fridge that

> is approaching it's throw out date.

> Also go to Lidl religiously - the quality and

> prices are unparalled and thronging with amazed

> middle class folk these days.

Erm....

I'm way-way down with the Lidl thang.

However, this is not the Sydenham branch you speak of. The place that's more a branch of social services than supermarket, where people walk round in two left shoes stolen from the rack outside of Stead & Simpsons. A day release venue for the Maudsley.

>thronging with amazed middle class folk<

Obviously their coach departs just as I arrive, leaving only the lightest wiff of "Gorgio" hanging in the air.

NETTE:-S

[Annette Curtain]

Lately...

( like at this precise moment )

I've taken to wearing one of these, instead of turning the lights on in the house.

http://photos.autoexpress.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_426/car_photo_213218_7.jpg

Really, it's a real $aver. And just knowing some Fat French/Scottish power giant isn't getting my cash makes me sleep better.

Admittedly, it can give a rather "Blair Witch Project" view on things, but you soon get used to it.

My other half came into the bathroom whilst I was having a bath with it on.

"FREAK" they exclaimed, and then promptly walked into the door frame.

"That wouldn't have happend if you had yours switched on" I replied.

Later we both settled down and read our books.

"So, you're working as a miner now" inquired my youngest in the morning.

"and you're weird" he said, frowning.

Bless him.

NETTE:-S

[maxxi]

I can't decide between a wind-up version

to save even more money on batteries...http://www.go4awalk.com/pics/geartestpics/gelert-windup-headtorch.jpg

..or this one with the flip-down red lens for reading louche novellas http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/images/product/main/NIGHT-CYBERLITE-RT5110.jpg

[Undisputedtruth]

ibilly99 Wrote:

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> If we all do this we will crash the economy - just

> as dangerous as the Occupy movement - I'm up for

> the challenge - I love a poor man's caaserole

> which is to use all the stuff in your fridge that

> is approaching it's throw out date.

> Also go to Lidl religiously - the quality and

> prices are unparalled and thronging with amazed

> middle class folk these days.

>

> Paradox of Thrift

>

> 500gb portable hard disk coming up for 30 quid

> this week.

I believe the portable hard drives for ?30 are a regional offer and not available in the London area. I'll be grateful if you could prove me wrong as I'm interested in the product.

[Senor Chevalier]

I have the wind up one and I would point out that it does protrude forward rather unattractively and has a tendency to droop.

[Annette Curtain]

Maxxi

It's the modern day version of the "Scrooge Candle"

I'm splashing out on batteries as the LED hardly uses any power. And I can see the wind-up version winding-me-up, does it slowly 'click-wirr' as it discharges its power. I wonder.

As for the Red option. Pray caution, there's a weird mental condition that develops under the influence of a red lamp.

I haven't a clue what is's called.

But it's there no less.

NETTE:-S

[Ridgley]

Gosh! I am a fussy eater could not eat any old cuts.