tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post5772998626792919286..comments2024-03-19T08:35:01.699+00:00Comments on Love my life: Get on a bus to keep warmMeanqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-4388071889178778862012-03-03T07:06:55.501+00:002012-03-03T07:06:55.501+00:00Sals View - what a great motto for all us 'fru...Sals View - what a great motto for all us 'fruglies' !Kitty Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844056332086042474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-38954378910211333572012-03-03T04:39:01.381+00:002012-03-03T04:39:01.381+00:00I like paying each month. We have no opton for pay...I like paying each month. We have no opton for paying quarterly. However, we do have a system in my small town. They average last year's bill, predict the increase in costs, and give you monthly bill that is the same each month whether you use more or less. That's not helpful to me. So, I get my bill, cringe, and turn down the heat. <br /><br />We have no bus system here in AL.Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-17987298800486188722012-03-02T21:55:06.899+00:002012-03-02T21:55:06.899+00:00Thought you would like this Ilona. Just read a gre...Thought you would like this Ilona. Just read a great motto on a website relating to Amish living, which said "Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without."Sals Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07983803420404095685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-68930822839765461502012-03-02T21:03:31.652+00:002012-03-02T21:03:31.652+00:00Yep, as soon as I feel chilly I jump on my bike an...Yep, as soon as I feel chilly I jump on my bike and get warm. We've definitely used less heating this winter thanks to it being a mild one. Checked with our account online and we are using less and less each year (heating on less, tumble drier rarely on, slow cooker instead of oven, quick showers). But we are still in credit and I agree with you about wanting to pay an exact amount for a service, so I will look into that and see if we can change this over the spring summer. <br /><br />Also I know what you mean about adjusting to living without heating, I quickly get hot and flushed if I go to someones house with the heating on - can't bear it. It has to be subzero outside for me to appreciate central heating. I don't get ill very often either. Debs xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-53081132208679304162012-03-02T20:54:33.856+00:002012-03-02T20:54:33.856+00:00Wow Ilona, thats a fantastic result on your utilit...Wow Ilona, thats a fantastic result on your utility bill. <br /><br />Can't wait to get my bus pass next year.Sals Viewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07983803420404095685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-84670089035561565522012-03-02T19:47:33.958+00:002012-03-02T19:47:33.958+00:00I am so envious of your new bus service, I can'...I am so envious of your new bus service, I can't walk as far as my bus stop most days.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-61772489678912273522012-03-02T15:33:08.030+00:002012-03-02T15:33:08.030+00:00The only bus within an hour's drive from here ...The only bus within an hour's drive from here is the school bus....at 50 Id never convince them to let me on!!<br />Jane xJane and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102086552682194819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-65683713291893530472012-03-02T14:57:14.362+00:002012-03-02T14:57:14.362+00:00Since I am not familiar with the exchange rate bet...Since I am not familiar with the exchange rate between you and the US, I still think your yearly totally is super cheap compared to mine. I pay $270 a month, I have to do the budget plan otherwise winter heating bills can run upwards of $500. Keep up the good work on being frugal. I try but with a lazy husband who can't shut off a light when he leaves a room, an 18 year old with every electronic known to man in his room and a 4 year old addicted to movies I will need to wait it out a few years before turning down the heat and using one or two electrical items is an option. ;)Shinnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03868088157963608087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-57057098275578645682012-03-02T14:43:53.710+00:002012-03-02T14:43:53.710+00:00That comment about British weather reminds me of a...That comment about British weather reminds me of a film we were watching a few weeks back.<br />It was Pearl Harbour. The American Pilot in it is based in England with the ww2 RAF and writes home to his girlfriend that the weather is so cold he is frozen to his bones <br />We laughed out loud ,good thing he wasn't based in Scotland.Old She dragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13154001132679090442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-38010469320778354992012-03-02T14:01:37.482+00:002012-03-02T14:01:37.482+00:00You continue to inspire, Ilona. You're right o...You continue to inspire, Ilona. You're right on about acclimating to colder temps. Our NY weather's been very mild compared to other winters...yesterday, aside from bangin' up a toe, the temps were in the low 40's, wet and drizzly. My walk was absolute <i>heaven</i>. What I've been thrilled to discover (first winter I've been out and about) is my internal temperature continues for hours after I return home and keeps me from feeling colder than I ought.<br /><br />Was wondering how you've been faring on the elliptical. Ken wants to clear out the spare bedroom (housing a 2nd pantry and...JUNK I'm afraid to admit) and put exercise equipment in so we have no excuse regarding weather.<br /><br />Great news on the new bus! ;o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-55940161581101184432012-03-02T13:29:08.882+00:002012-03-02T13:29:08.882+00:00Not too many bus routes in my part of the world......Not too many bus routes in my part of the world...would love to be able to catch a bus instead of driving all the time...<br /><br />As for cold...I've always kept my heat way, way down and think my complexion gets the most benefit...no dry air to suck the moisture from your skin...kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02779214730910867764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-46028512450803066102012-03-02T13:07:23.508+00:002012-03-02T13:07:23.508+00:00It will be great, I never thought I could get so e...It will be great, I never thought I could get so excited about riding on a bus, ha ha. <br /><br />I know, I can't wait to get mine. I was gutted when I realised I wouldnt be getting mine at 60 due to changes in the rules :-(Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04003521059890699861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-11733526560686991712012-03-02T12:11:02.161+00:002012-03-02T12:11:02.161+00:00Last year our central heating was broken and we fr...Last year our central heating was broken and we froze all winter, it was miserable but like you none of us had a cold or a cough. This year we've got the central heating mended. Yes it's lovely to be warm but I'm sat typing this with the flu. So reckon you're right about cold keeping off colds Ilona definitely. Enjoy the new bus x JulesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-36437230823112339312012-03-02T11:41:02.973+00:002012-03-02T11:41:02.973+00:00Hi lizzie. My annual heating allowance from the go...Hi lizzie. My annual heating allowance from the government is £200, and it arrives in December. You can knock that off the £330. I use it to pay towards car tax and insurance :o)<br /><br />Wean, I think when it is time for me to leave this house I will move next to a Tesco, ha ha.Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-33933232647129933612012-03-02T11:32:16.222+00:002012-03-02T11:32:16.222+00:00Nice going. Do you apply your heating allowance ...Nice going. Do you apply your heating allowance to that bill; how does that work.<br />Your right about not paying in advance. Same with income tax, you dont want a refund at the end of the year - its better to pay them a small amount.<br />It is a duck shoot with all these carriers, you are right, like anything else, car rental, hotels sites, utilities............very hard to make good comparisons.lizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17345707661431587475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-87886227760307431272012-03-02T11:28:49.533+00:002012-03-02T11:28:49.533+00:00I'm pleased for you MQ - one good thing about ...I'm pleased for you MQ - one good thing about my enforced 'downsizement' ! is the convenience, there are no shortage of buses and I can get about almost anywhere I want to - just as long as I don't buy too much stuff to carry home ! <br />I frequently go on a long bus ride and walk back.<br />I can't help feeling just a little smug when other people get on the bus and have to pay -<br />it really does save a fortune.<br />I agree with you about paying the bills quarterly, I don't like people getting their hands on my bank account - I prefer to pay when the bill comes in.Kitty Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844056332086042474noreply@blogger.com