My biggest financial mistake? That’s an easy one to answer. I reckon it cost us thousands, lots of wasted time and hassle. It was a hard lesson to learn and I do hope I haven’t just repeated the mistake. Continue reading “My biggest financial mistake”
Author: doug
Do you tip tradesmen?
Do you tip tradesmen? Ordinarily I rarely tip anyone but recently I have wondered if I should change my approach. Am I a scrooge, a tight git, or sensible and careful? I would be interested in your views on this. Continue reading “Do you tip tradesmen?”
Northern lights, scammers and life
Things have been quite busy of late, what with the Northern lights extending over much of the UK, a brush with some scammers and the joys of life. Continue reading “Northern lights, scammers and life”
Are blogs still important?
Are blogs still important? As I mull this over, let me tell you I started my first blog in 2010, some 14 years ago. Since then it has been incredibly rewarding in a number of ways but are blogs still important in 2024 and beyond? Continue reading “Are blogs still important?”
Health update
Health update – headline message – looking good. A while ago I had a Urology check up, a few days ago I had a kidney check up and in the middle is my foot which is itching to go and run! Continue reading “Health update”
Cyril the Squirrel and other news
Cyril the Squirrel has been making a bit of a mess in the garden here at the Quirky Museum. Also news about my ears! Continue reading “Cyril the Squirrel and other news”
Investments and attitudes
This is about personal investments and attitudes. The way in which a person organises their finances says a lot. Perhaps a bit like buying a car, or a house and so on, it might reflect someone’s personality. Continue reading “Investments and attitudes”