Never, ever have I been one keeping an eye on our utility bills. Thankfully Rachel has and this crept into our conversation the other day. Just as well really as we were storing up a potential poke in the eye. Continue reading “Keeping an eye on our utility bills”
Category: frugal living
Falling apart!
Just as well I’m not superstitious as everything seems to be falling apart, including me! Continue reading “Falling apart!”
The skip scavengers
Every now and then we have a splurge on a cluttered area of our home. The attic, the spare room, the garage and so on. It is the garage which has come under the spotlight lately, although with the skip scavengers at work…. Continue reading “The skip scavengers”
Lockdown haircut
Well I guess it had to happen, sooner or later. Yep I’m talking about the Lockdown haircut. As usual in our house, there’s always a memorable side to things.
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The strangely fascinating world of making compost
I don’t know why, I find making home made compost strangely fascinating. It’s one of those unexpectedly rewarding things you can do in a home and garden. First glance it appears simple but there’s just a little more to it. Continue reading “The strangely fascinating world of making compost”
The broken driveshaft, why I’m buying TWO tow ropes and the scary drive
The broken driveshaft, why I’m buying TWO tow ropes and the scary drive – perhaps not the snappiest title but please let me tell you the story. Continue reading “The broken driveshaft, why I’m buying TWO tow ropes and the scary drive”
Camera chit chat
I’ve been to see one of my friends. He’s a photographer and unsurprisingly we got talking cameras, especially as I’m in the market for one (I have some money in my pocket money account which is a tad bored).