Thrifty OAP

This video is still floating around the yoootooob. It happened a few years ago, probably a lot of years ago. I remember a car and a van with four people coming to my house early one morning. I had to get up at 4am to make sure everything was in place for their arrival. The morning programme goes out early and we were live on it. All that prepping and it was over in a few minutes. I must say Katy Rickets was a lovely lady. 

I was contacted a couple of weeks ago by a researcher for a TV programme about money saving. Now that it is of vital importance that people are aware of the price increases of just about everything, it is a strong talking point again. 

We chatted on the phone, she asked me a lot of questions. Towards the end of the conversation she asked if I was on any benefits, like pension credits. I said no, I am not. She said she would have to consult with her producer, because the programme was to include people on benefits who are struggling to manage financially. 

I don't come into that category, and I am not struggling to pay my bills. After all these years of being frugal and scrimping my way through life, I am at last in a good place. To look at my house you wouldn't think I was happy with my lot. The place hasn't been updated in many years. There are jobs that need doing. It could be improved with some modernising, and no doubt the next people to buy it will most likely rip it apart and start again. 

The house has everything I need, it has all the basics, and is in a nice village. I don't want to live in a showhouse, this is comfortable enough for me. 

The researcher didn't ring me back, which is a good thing. I know I have a lot of experience of living within my means. I have come through the sausage machine and out the other side. Now I am in a better place. All I could have said if I had been invited onto the programme was, it's all about priorities. It's knowing the difference between a need and a want. A lot of the money saving tips I have talked about in the past are common sense. They are not tricks, there is no magic wand. You stretch things out to last longer. You don't throw things away, you get maximum use out of them. If you think you need something, you probably don't. 

My utilities company has asked for a meter reading, so I expect a horror bill will drop through my door in a few days time. I have money to pay for it, whatever it is. 

Thanks for popping in. Have a nice weekend. Toodle pip.   ilona