I have advised Rachel to have me sectioned if I ever invest in an ancient vehicle. There must be a zillion reasons why you should never buy a vintage car, especially if it needs some restoration. Continue reading “Reasons to never buy a vintage car”
Category: frugal living
Eyeballed by Jeremy Clarkson
I think I’ve just been eyeballed by Jeremy Clarkson. Assuming, that is, he drives a two door Bentley Continental like the one in the photo. Here’s how it went. Continue reading “Eyeballed by Jeremy Clarkson”
Money saving hints from 1982
Rachel happened to find this little book here in the Quirky Museum and it did bring a smile and definitely worth sharing here. So here are a selection of the money saving tips from 1982, forty years ago, as published here in the UK. Continue reading “Money saving hints from 1982”
My cars, miles and mishaps in numbers
A few days ago I realised it was exactly 42 years since I passed my driving test, some say the roads have never been the same since. Here are the cars, mishaps and highlights of my motoring. Continue reading “My cars, miles and mishaps in numbers”
Weekly update – entertaining the solar panel salesman
In my weekly update, I need to tell you about an anniversary and also how we entertained the solar energy salesman. Reminds me of buying double glazing many years ago. Continue reading “Weekly update – entertaining the solar panel salesman”
Weekly update – hotting up
Things are hotting up here in the Quirky Museum in more ways than one. I am being “head hunted”, did some training, had some physio and we are scavengers once again! Continue reading “Weekly update – hotting up”
Time to reconsider solar energy?
Like many other people, we have looked into having solar panels to provide us with electricity but it was never cost effective. Now with rising energy costs, is it time to reconsider? Plus I have written to the blummin Council to see if they can organise a bulk purchase. How far have I got with this? Continue reading “Time to reconsider solar energy?”