tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post1902567592081214135..comments2024-03-19T08:35:01.699+00:00Comments on Love my life: I saw an angelMeanqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-55857386636682997632016-07-06T17:17:12.754+01:002016-07-06T17:17:12.754+01:00Ilona you are amazing as always and huge hats off ...Ilona you are amazing as always and huge hats off to you. I really wish more people would wise up to your lifestyle... just imagine if all those marketing ploys didn't work. If people only bought what they needed, not what the advertising says they need. What a different world it would be.janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01464271117104688420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-71973651182112253812016-07-05T17:07:28.862+01:002016-07-05T17:07:28.862+01:00did you get any to use in your craft work?did you get any to use in your craft work?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-67806033821061231942016-07-05T14:33:02.369+01:002016-07-05T14:33:02.369+01:00I only watched the 1st half of the 'Sunrise tv...I only watched the 1st half of the 'Sunrise tv' link as internet playing up, but as usual you presented yourself well, however I was a little annoyed that the word 'stingy' appeared. You're not that at all, you are careful/sensible/thrifty. If you were a stingy person you wouldn't help your neighbours, walk others dogs, and give your time to re-homing cats. AmandaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-24983580867704050942016-07-05T10:22:54.077+01:002016-07-05T10:22:54.077+01:00That's the way to go, no need for expensive an...That's the way to go, no need for expensive and complicated meals. Cheap and nutritious is possible. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-43877445661174485102016-07-05T10:21:06.422+01:002016-07-05T10:21:06.422+01:00Hi Brenda. All publicity comes from my blog, someo...Hi Brenda. All publicity comes from my blog, someone picks up on it and an article appears in a newspaper or magazine. It is out there on the internet, journalists, writers, trawling for ideas for their own work. Radio Stations and TV channels pick up the stories, it just happens, they find me. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-24544393923346663322016-07-05T10:16:47.697+01:002016-07-05T10:16:47.697+01:00Good idea, but they have cleaned them all up now. ...Good idea, but they have cleaned them all up now. I wonder if they can be used again for the next event. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-49320962592888328732016-07-05T10:15:17.050+01:002016-07-05T10:15:17.050+01:00Hello. The amount quoted is for food, cleaning and...Hello. The amount quoted is for food, cleaning and toiletries. They like to get to a low amount because it makes for a good story. I feel this is a bit misleading. With time constraints they don't want to talk about all the other things I have to pay for. I will clarify here, I get just under £10,000 a year and that is for everything. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-92067051439018515692016-07-05T09:36:10.550+01:002016-07-05T09:36:10.550+01:00Terrific to see you on Aussie TV. It was a great ...Terrific to see you on Aussie TV. It was a great interview. I want to ask you if the $5000 a year includes your rates and car insurance etc. If I consider our rates, water and energy costs and car registration I would not be able to live on $5000 a year no matter how hard I tried. I like reading your blog and get much inspiration from you. Thank you. JaneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-18807176340607192212016-07-05T09:03:55.188+01:002016-07-05T09:03:55.188+01:00passing through Hull recently we were struck by th...passing through Hull recently we were struck by the amount of litter and rubbish strewn about. Are they hoping all these white feathers will cover it up, I wonder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-69374716078516685282016-07-05T09:00:21.366+01:002016-07-05T09:00:21.366+01:00what a great interview. how did they come to get h...what a great interview. how did they come to get hold of you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-20941075271487409982016-07-05T08:40:43.193+01:002016-07-05T08:40:43.193+01:00Hello Nanny. Most Cash and Carry places you do nee...Hello Nanny. Most Cash and Carry places you do need an account, but this one is different. It is open to the general public as well as traders. Their prices are low on a lot of items because they buy in food by the pallet load, split it and sell to individuals. Small businesses also buy from them. A lot of it is the excess that supermarkets can't sell, either because it's out of date, or they have too much, or the packaging has changed. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-47325693065088483392016-07-05T07:56:49.531+01:002016-07-05T07:56:49.531+01:00I missed watching u on tv so ty for putting the li...I missed watching u on tv so ty for putting the link up and wow you look fantastic!! and ty for this blog and the pics of ur lovely meals ive recreated some of them myself i eat simple and basic myself :)x Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-59380571830996057392016-07-05T04:03:19.254+01:002016-07-05T04:03:19.254+01:00A very good interview!
I always enjoy your posts!A very good interview!<br />I always enjoy your posts!anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03269208573774815462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-1180425708381265982016-07-04T22:54:05.087+01:002016-07-04T22:54:05.087+01:00I have read your blog for many years and it is gre...I have read your blog for many years and it is great to see you sharing your philosophy of living within our means on the TV in Australia. It would be nice to think that future governments/leaders in both of our countries could take some tips from it as we wait to see who our new leaders will be. You are a wise woman.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12180599597728286739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-53760759495402687272016-07-04T22:49:49.459+01:002016-07-04T22:49:49.459+01:00So lovely to see your philosophy on spending on ou...So lovely to see your philosophy on spending on our morning tv here in Australia. I have read your blog for years and in writing and on the TV it shows what a sensible approach to "living within our means" we should all take. It's a shame politicians can't follow the same process and both of our countries may not be going through their current political turmoils!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12180599597728286739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-35714811463741578652016-07-04T16:30:50.132+01:002016-07-04T16:30:50.132+01:00Brilliant interview Ilona, thanks for the link. Y...Brilliant interview Ilona, thanks for the link. You came over very well, and for once the interviewers seemed genuinely to appreciate and understand what you were saying.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-26794635338651393272016-07-04T15:01:06.042+01:002016-07-04T15:01:06.042+01:00How do you get a cash and carry account ? nice int...How do you get a cash and carry account ? nice interview by the way on australian TVNannyJacksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-62010756345489938512016-07-04T14:37:41.017+01:002016-07-04T14:37:41.017+01:00Hi Lesley. I did say the the Angels video was from...Hi Lesley. I did say the the Angels video was from a previous performance, it was uploaded in April. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-46693657187490238602016-07-04T14:27:22.216+01:002016-07-04T14:27:22.216+01:00Thanks for the link Ilona...great interview.
Leah...Thanks for the link Ilona...great interview. <br />Leah,Melbourne Australia.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-46145204423940071392016-07-04T11:42:59.175+01:002016-07-04T11:42:59.175+01:00Hi Ilona, I thought you looked great, it must be a...Hi Ilona, I thought you looked great, it must be all the walking and your healthy diet. I agree your interview was very natural and well said. I live in Queensland, Australia and love your blog. Good on you girl! Fiona Chainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03982181165314399167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-65318731945214462282016-07-04T11:33:26.689+01:002016-07-04T11:33:26.689+01:00What a waste of money and who is going to clean up...What a waste of money and who is going to clean up all that mess of feathers in Queens Gardens. What is the point of having this show now. The City of Culture is next year. I used to live in Hull. My relations still do and all I hear about is what a mess the whole place is. Everywhere being dug up. Cheap paving slabs being bought . No good and they broke. Had to then spend more money to replace them. The bridge that was supposed to be built now won't get done till 2018. I agree with Lesley Gilbert's comment. My father in law hasn't been to town for weeks because there is nowhere he can safely ride his mobility scooter. Right , now I'll look at your video for Ozz television. Caz.P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11206843820602358144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-49303508669557173352016-07-04T05:59:48.627+01:002016-07-04T05:59:48.627+01:00Watched your interview over here in Sth Australia,...Watched your interview over here in Sth Australia,you were great!carol hardiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13826714083313865582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-74325949706734838002016-07-04T04:55:08.381+01:002016-07-04T04:55:08.381+01:00You did well and finally an opportunity to explain...You did well and finally an opportunity to explain you don't drink tea so that's why someone would need to bring their own. That had bugged me since that first interview. The interviewers seemed more respectful as well.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-53775949900035548972016-07-04T02:52:35.906+01:002016-07-04T02:52:35.906+01:00Great interview Ilona, just watched it via your li...Great interview Ilona, just watched it via your link. :) Joy in Oz.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-82426004196021006032016-07-04T02:41:16.265+01:002016-07-04T02:41:16.265+01:00What a fabulous spectacle the angels in Hull are! ...What a fabulous spectacle the angels in Hull are! I've never heard of that before, I loved the video, how wonderful it must have been to see it live. I imagine the atmosphere was fantastic. I was able to watch the video easily here in Australia. It's interesting to hear your behind the scenes perspective- it must have been a bit unsettling. I use pantry staples well beyond their use by dates too- never had any problem- it's easy to tell if food like that is spoiled (which is rare) or infested. You do get tremendous bargains, we generally don't have such big reductions here. Often things are on sale at half price though and I will stock up then. Louisehttp://astrongbeliefinwicker.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com