tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post4198237361964148881..comments2024-03-19T08:35:01.699+00:00Comments on Love my life: Jo Brand - book review, and other stuff.Meanqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-44533083757863505922016-02-13T07:02:33.972+00:002016-02-13T07:02:33.972+00:00I menu plan vaguely from the supermarket catalogue...I menu plan vaguely from the supermarket catalogues (not sure if they have them in the UK - I'm Australian -supermarkets advertising all their special offers for the week) - if there's a half price special or two that I can plan around I will do that and make a list. 5 kids and 2 adults means a list is needed for me, I completely understand why you don't use one for a 1-person household. BUT I am always flexible and always check my markdowns (reduced stickers), buy them if I know I'll use them, and adapt my plan around them.Georgiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09018368652374716825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-57710215757782255652016-02-11T20:31:56.064+00:002016-02-11T20:31:56.064+00:00What a lovely bunch of ladies they turned out to b...What a lovely bunch of ladies they turned out to be. I will upload a couple of photos tomorrow. I have had a hectic day and am in need of a snooze Cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01049568808770731003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-9292484076395402682016-02-11T19:09:00.958+00:002016-02-11T19:09:00.958+00:00Busy looks blissful all curled up. My two cats hav...Busy looks blissful all curled up. My two cats have had a job sticking to me as I've been under the weather and in bed for most of the last two days. I'm another happy convert to your way of shopping. I shop mostly at Aldi which leaves the other US chains here in the dust as far as prices go. They don't do yellow stickers here generally, so the low prices at Aldi help keep fixed income food budgets possible for those of us who no longer work. I live in a large metro area and while there are no allotments such as those found in England, my neighborhood does have a popular produce stand that I visit often. Thanks for all you do and all the best to you.ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376645220662546020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-70811890578921162852016-02-11T16:08:52.306+00:002016-02-11T16:08:52.306+00:00Well done Ilona, really enjoy reading your stuff; ...Well done Ilona, really enjoy reading your stuff; 'entertaining, educating and informative'-thought about freelancing for the BBC?! I haunt the local library; free books to read while they stay open... Keep up the good work and keep sending your news. AmandaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-77520247019464924092016-02-11T15:17:14.956+00:002016-02-11T15:17:14.956+00:00This is wonderful news - I shall have great pleasu...This is wonderful news - I shall have great pleasure in informing the person who told me that not "all gingers are male", someone who tends to think she knows it all (and I don't mean me, har, har!)<br />Margaret Pgalanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190356279359463949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-39685248694522562882016-02-11T15:00:13.678+00:002016-02-11T15:00:13.678+00:00the Jo Brand book looks a good one, I read lots of...the Jo Brand book looks a good one, I read lots of 'celebrity' books, some better than others, based on your review, I've just gone on Amazon and bought it, used copy of course, just 1p :-) Bugsy looks very content Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11307151386938476266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-53679187632597665392016-02-11T12:53:56.086+00:002016-02-11T12:53:56.086+00:00Not always Margaret.
We bought a ginger cat con...Not always Margaret. <br /><br />We bought a ginger cat convinced 'he' was a boy and took 'him' to be neutered at six months of age, when we went to pick 'him' up we were informed that they had spayed 'her'. Luckily we had simply called her Ginger so the name stayed. We now have another cat also called Ginger (we adopted him and he came ready named) but he is most definitely a boy :-)Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-71634549486705076552016-02-11T12:50:54.345+00:002016-02-11T12:50:54.345+00:00What a lovely, cosy photo of Bugsy in his bed in f...What a lovely, cosy photo of Bugsy in his bed in front of the fire. <br /><br />I've never had a cat live to twenty the oldest one was my first ever puss Bluey. He was bought for my first birthday present and he stayed with me until after I was married. He died when he was 19, I was heartbroken but proud that I had him for so long and nearly always in good health.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-70614049572999520782016-02-11T12:41:47.534+00:002016-02-11T12:41:47.534+00:00Most ginger toms are boys, but there are a few gir...Most ginger toms are boys, but there are a few girl gingers, I know as I have Lily a ginger girl puddy. Linda xx Linda Kennedyhttp://crystalmooncat.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-49479957540151985432016-02-11T12:40:35.085+00:002016-02-11T12:40:35.085+00:00If you have helped one person then all the negativ...If you have helped one person then all the negative hassle has been worth it. Tuned in yesterday and was disappointed that they didn't fit you in, but will definitely try and remember next week. It is our month end (we get paid mid month) and I am under budget on my groceries. I'm going to try and keep going and put what I am saving away for the summer. I have forgotten how rewarding it feels. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16222548444777098486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-81340703446229862962016-02-11T12:40:12.597+00:002016-02-11T12:40:12.597+00:00Bugsy 20 years old! Brilliant and still a good loo...Bugsy 20 years old! Brilliant and still a good looking boy. I thought my 3 were doing well at 2 @ 16 and 1 @ 14!!<br /><br />Glad to see people are paying attention to your financial commonsense! <br /><br />Linda xxLinda Kennedyhttp://crystalmooncat.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-19340759742698159022016-02-11T12:30:59.957+00:002016-02-11T12:30:59.957+00:00Hi Ilona, love your picture of Bugsy. We lost our ...Hi Ilona, love your picture of Bugsy. We lost our old cat last year at the age of 19 and a half, he had had pancreatitis 2 years previously and was very poorly at the time (On a drip for three days) . He never really got over it, but had a good life til the end. <br />I love the charm of old cats, I just want to cosset them just like you are doing with Bugsy. leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08816000504121096153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-8536416416356271982016-02-11T12:05:41.939+00:002016-02-11T12:05:41.939+00:00Isn't adapting meals to the produce available ...Isn't adapting meals to the produce available what all good chefs do, Ilona? I remember seeing various chefs visiting markets (particularly fish markets and veggie markets) and they would buy what was available at the right price and (obviously) in season. We tend to do the opposite - think of a recipe and buy the ingredients regardless of whether they are available at a reasonable price or are in season. It's common sense to buy the ingredients and then think up the meals.<br />My goodness, Ilona, lots of new readers after your recent media 'exposure'! But if people can learn what you would think of as "the bl**ding obvious" in how-to-be-frugal, then that's a very good thing!<br />Love the picky of your moggy! I love ginger toms (all ginger cats are toms, I believe?)<br />Margaret P<br />galanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190356279359463949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-83186344206365030092016-02-11T10:09:14.280+00:002016-02-11T10:09:14.280+00:00I don't menu plan either as I find it costs to...I don't menu plan either as I find it costs too much. I make a list of things we absolutely need and have run out of and other than that, I shop for the bargains/offers and menu plan around what I've bought. SusanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09622557936441532144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-20380155532261088992016-02-11T10:07:23.511+00:002016-02-11T10:07:23.511+00:00How delightful that you heard from a single Mom wh...How delightful that you heard from a single Mom who's budget is forever helped by your advice! We don't live as frugally as you do but I do tend to shop first/scan the ads and then plan what to eat based on what we have. I love your upbeat, positive approach to life and your enthusiasm for your hobbies and pets.Juhlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14440147890620303894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-76675794943075634052016-02-11T09:58:57.198+00:002016-02-11T09:58:57.198+00:00Thank you for your suggestion Wendy. I can't s...Thank you for your suggestion Wendy. I can't see me flying to the other side of the world to eat nasty bugs. No sireee. I'll go to Sherwood Forest and set up camp there, as long as I can take my veggie food with me. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-40447130244180360012016-02-11T09:56:04.828+00:002016-02-11T09:56:04.828+00:00Hello Cherie. I will look on your blog to see what...Hello Cherie. I will look on your blog to see what you do with the beer cans. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-76548984047053302302016-02-11T09:55:07.388+00:002016-02-11T09:55:07.388+00:00Hello SRK, I hope you picked up a few money saving...Hello SRK, I hope you picked up a few money saving tips from me. Good to have you on board.Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-36348837661492746362016-02-11T09:53:08.083+00:002016-02-11T09:53:08.083+00:00Welcome Lorraine. The old style ways of saving mon...Welcome Lorraine. The old style ways of saving money are always the best. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-77819019825818648542016-02-11T09:51:49.175+00:002016-02-11T09:51:49.175+00:00Thank you Anon, welcome to Tightwad Towers.Thank you Anon, welcome to Tightwad Towers.Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-29788381493632474742016-02-11T09:50:52.043+00:002016-02-11T09:50:52.043+00:00Thank you Richard. I'm chuffed that you have f...Thank you Richard. I'm chuffed that you have found something of interest.Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-88506452405425833922016-02-11T09:49:46.476+00:002016-02-11T09:49:46.476+00:00Yes, go for it. I'll come to your gigs.Yes, go for it. I'll come to your gigs. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-45671665820930404742016-02-11T08:49:24.624+00:002016-02-11T08:49:24.624+00:00I like watching Jo Brand. I like her straight talk...I like watching Jo Brand. I like her straight talking and the way she says it how it is. <br />Carolx<br />Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04332392686031711784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-15818453131967130852016-02-11T07:02:34.796+00:002016-02-11T07:02:34.796+00:00Mornin' Ilona. Just popping in for a quick pe...Mornin' Ilona. Just popping in for a quick peep before I go to work. I am showing ladies how to get the most from a beer can this morning... No I am not talking about drinking the stuff. We are crafting with beer cans today. I have my prize winning back back (1st prize at Stokesley Show last year), a lovely round bag, some beaded widgets and some jewellery to show them today. Not ashamed to say that I ask friends to keep the empty cans for me. Cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01049568808770731003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-40097631633841916042016-02-11T06:35:54.768+00:002016-02-11T06:35:54.768+00:00good for you!
a very interesting post!good for you!<br />a very interesting post!anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03269208573774815462noreply@blogger.com