tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post9599887261368444..comments2024-03-19T08:35:01.699+00:00Comments on Love my life: Final inspirations from Marigold. Meanqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-67411584079899235472018-01-09T20:56:05.756+00:002018-01-09T20:56:05.756+00:00Hi Joy, I am lucky that i have a small two bedroom...Hi Joy, I am lucky that i have a small two bedroom house and i never need to use the second room. I used to use it for storage. Once I realised that I was storing things i never used, or looked at, I passed them to a charity shop. That left my room free for visitors who rarely visited. It seemed a waste of a resource so when i met a friend who needed to downsize from a house to a cheaper place, and we realised we shared a lot of ideas in common and she moved in. This gave us both company, our dogs got on and I learnt a lot about gardening and permaculture from her. When she left it didn't take long before another friend had moved in. The company, the little extra money, the help with cooking and jobs all help. Like any relationship you need to communicate well and really let the person know they have a right to be there. Some people feel as if is unbalanced living with the homeowner, but i consider myself really lucky to have longterm friends as boarders. I think I would be very lonely without this arrangement and the little extra money helps to stretch things. The arrangement of bills etc is discussed between us to provide an equitable distribution. I found a good way of working was for me to continue to pay what I had paid previousy and for the other to pay any extra charges generted. Helps people to be frugal and to improve their situations. Win - win. Give it a go; you have a resource and there are people ou there who desperately need a reasonable place to stay. You might want cash or you might trade time and garden help etc...I'd be careful and really specific about this (with tasks detailed and timelines) as I have found that people forget what they have agreed to sometimes....hey but swings and roundabouts....depends on what you are offering and who you get. It can be fantastic and you can have friend for life but always be clear about what your boundaries and expectations are; iF it needs to change, make the change. Hope this helps. MarigoldAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-78673279706404184602018-01-09T20:29:26.265+00:002018-01-09T20:29:26.265+00:00This is wonderful news and shows how someone like ...This is wonderful news and shows how someone like Ilona sharing has such a positive impact on people's lives. Thank you.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-64000081218871235112017-12-28T13:26:54.511+00:002017-12-28T13:26:54.511+00:00I have loved reading these posts by Marigold. I ag...I have loved reading these posts by Marigold. I agree, she has an exceptional talent for writing. I enjoyed a simple Christmas. I gave everyone homemade soaps with vintage Santa wrappers. The decorating was simple but beautiful. The meal was a stuffed chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, and cranberry sauce. All of it was bought on sale. I attended a free Christmas concert with a marvelous orchestra and choir. It was so uplifting.TheAwakenedSoulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636961399581011120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-38411605509461718602017-12-27T21:25:45.291+00:002017-12-27T21:25:45.291+00:00I think I understand Marigold to say that she rent...I think I understand Marigold to say that she rents out a room? In her house? Maybe she could pass along some wisdom about that as I have considered it as a way to make some income.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15471639876072617577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-15002906686543481392017-12-26T16:54:26.962+00:002017-12-26T16:54:26.962+00:00Looks fabLooks fabUK Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17872335227166617639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-51772937285975124292017-12-26T10:53:28.136+00:002017-12-26T10:53:28.136+00:00Well I'm reading this on boxing day and Christ...Well I'm reading this on boxing day and Christmas is over again for another year, like you say people have got mad with food and stuff yet again, I woke up with the urge to put all the decorations away, but with family it will have to wait till new years. I remember when I was just starting out with boyfriend we used to go for trips out nowhere in particular just for a drive. how weird now that is, wouldn't dream of it, car has to be used for specific jobs or not at all. I love that we are all different and we can read and take little bits on info from everyone that we cultivate and possibly make our own. This year we have fought to get past unpaid wages from an employer going up to a tribunal, it has upset us both but we fought right until the last minute when he offered a deal, which we accepted with a bit of bartering and he is now paying so much a month. It was very stressful and I hate anything like that but also hate to be done out of what is owed us. I am proud that we fought and didn't walk away as it was over 3k owed. I think that is what he expected us to do. So feel stronger for that. I like people to be honest truthful, not sarcastic, nice and tend to gravitate to like minded souls with down to earth personalities. People make me sad sometimes with their ways, and I have to accept that is their way or walk away from the friendship. As I'm getting older I'm finding that I stay away from people more in general but cultivating a small number of good friends. Christmas just seems to be a mass consumerism taken to a tenth degree, a small part of me thinks if it was just me, I would be with my cozy blanket in a property in the countryside by a fire with some well chosen eats, a good book and a good film and a peace in my heart. One day perhaps. For now I have a lovely family who like to celebrate Christmas and I go along with that, enjoying bits of the day as we go along. I have enjoyed listening to Marigold thank you. I wish there were more frugal people out there, I am learning lots from reading blogs. Thank you both for your words. Have a lovely holiday xJouleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747138494777768051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-14689580935892555972017-12-25T11:28:10.743+00:002017-12-25T11:28:10.743+00:00Hi, I've just found your blog from Google. I t...Hi, I've just found your blog from Google. I totally agree how we are conditioned to spend money. I'll be following your advice Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-87496408786955649562017-12-25T11:13:45.683+00:002017-12-25T11:13:45.683+00:00Happy Christmas Ilona. Happy Christmas Ilona. Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16009836564082292332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-3674186770160652452017-12-25T10:21:50.128+00:002017-12-25T10:21:50.128+00:00Hi Ilona you used my e.mail in the summer blog. I ...Hi Ilona you used my e.mail in the summer blog. I was a very scared retiree who did not know how to cope or what to do. This has now changed and I can honestly say that I have never been so happy. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Merry Christmas, love to you and all followers. Elaine.xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-64294797852597047282017-12-25T08:54:35.782+00:002017-12-25T08:54:35.782+00:00"Maybe Christmas doesn't come from a stor..."Maybe Christmas doesn't come from a store.<br /> Maybe Christmas means a little bit more." This is you, Ilona, you are "a little bit more" .Thank you for sharing your thoughts, your life, your ideas.Have a joyful Christmas Day!HelenDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345843141187637525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-6864069304527711702017-12-25T04:13:10.549+00:002017-12-25T04:13:10.549+00:00Merry Christmas Ilona, I have enjoyed your blogs f...Merry Christmas Ilona, I have enjoyed your blogs for a long time. Beverley MooreAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-86582290952041420682017-12-24T21:42:50.906+00:002017-12-24T21:42:50.906+00:00Merry Christmas Ilona and many thanks for writing ...Merry Christmas Ilona and many thanks for writing such an inspirational blog. Long may this continue. Kristel Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-8307688318919185272017-12-24T21:30:34.524+00:002017-12-24T21:30:34.524+00:00I enjoyed reading Marigold’s perspective. I learne...I enjoyed reading Marigold’s perspective. I learned something new which is always a good thing!<br />Happy holidays to you! I wish you sunny days and peaceful nights!<br />momsavnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-77138002357409033932017-12-24T20:28:13.267+00:002017-12-24T20:28:13.267+00:00Ilona merry xmas and thanks for all you do..xxIlona merry xmas and thanks for all you do..xxRay.nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11178324516666555128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-26365975279121544402017-12-24T20:24:50.168+00:002017-12-24T20:24:50.168+00:00A happy Christmas to you Ilona and to all your blo...A happy Christmas to you Ilona and to all your bloggy friends out there. Your blog is an inspiration to us all.<br />Marigolds statement about everything we grow, or have, needs to provide three uses has got me thinking.Stellamarinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551588961821325742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-47400399957969238062017-12-24T20:22:14.271+00:002017-12-24T20:22:14.271+00:00Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you Ilona.
Merry Chris...Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you Ilona.<br />Merry Christmas - you are a true inspiration, the creator of wonderful ideas and the voice of such great common sense. Cheers Jo in Australiajoinoznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-82791073567653196312017-12-24T20:17:31.932+00:002017-12-24T20:17:31.932+00:00Thank you, and Marigold, for this series.
Merry Ch...Thank you, and Marigold, for this series.<br />Merry Christmas to you Ilona and to all your readers.Margie from Torontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103835021764804099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-87760550373768168392017-12-24T17:50:40.296+00:002017-12-24T17:50:40.296+00:00I have enjoyed reading about Marigold. Ilona I hav...I have enjoyed reading about Marigold. Ilona I have also kept away from the shops. It makes me sad that this festival has turned into commercial gluttony. Have a peaceful time. Merry Christmas!janipihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13282848405813649526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-63550601515558844802017-12-24T17:05:08.837+00:002017-12-24T17:05:08.837+00:00Merry Christmas Illona!!! :-)
Merry Christmas Illona!!! :-) <br />Sage and Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13619193944226751117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-89538387280385456132017-12-24T16:45:20.055+00:002017-12-24T16:45:20.055+00:00Merry Christmas!! From Nanny Anny in CanadaMerry Christmas!! From Nanny Anny in CanadaNanny Annyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06976221341389864346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-42469985971194974652017-12-24T16:16:30.196+00:002017-12-24T16:16:30.196+00:00Happy Christmas. I have enjoyed reading your pearl...Happy Christmas. I have enjoyed reading your pearls of wisdom this year. SueMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-80135437708402358772017-12-24T15:33:48.231+00:002017-12-24T15:33:48.231+00:00Enjoy the holiday Ilona. Look forward to more of y...Enjoy the holiday Ilona. Look forward to more of your ingenious inventions in 2018.<br />Briony<br />xcrafty cat cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06251582085392890533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-13516460649248823732017-12-24T15:15:25.307+00:002017-12-24T15:15:25.307+00:00I find yours & Marigold's lifestyle so int...I find yours & Marigold's lifestyle so interesting & fun.I've never really wanted to follow the crowd & acquire what I'm ''told'' I must have.I did try but wasn't impressed by it.I know what's important to me & I lead a simple life really.My dogs are kick your legs up in the air happy & I am too( well not legs in the air as I am a lady) xflisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-26704024501115896782017-12-24T14:42:19.365+00:002017-12-24T14:42:19.365+00:00have a lovely day Ilona whatever you do.have a lovely day Ilona whatever you do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-78494967334754030282017-12-24T14:11:57.915+00:002017-12-24T14:11:57.915+00:00Ilona, and all the readers, merry Christmas and le...Ilona, and all the readers, merry Christmas and let's all keep being frugal. AmandaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com