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DONT THINK I AM EVER GONNA FULLY CATCH UP FROM HOLIDAY!
membership that I can see easily up to page 50 but I am sure there's a couple missing so jsut message me if you want adding on!
C.R.A.P R.O.L.L.Z members so far:(password TOPSECRET OLDSTYLE PARANOID DUNGBEETLE MAD MUTANT ZOMBIE EEGITS.Emergency alternate password brrraaaaaaiiiiiins)
#13 vanoonoo - founding member and complete loon
# 2 2tonsils - international roving reporter
# 3 ginnyknit - camp stove coffee drinker
# 4 rosieben - head sharpener
# 5 GreyQueen - can do attitude aka Motivator for positive mental attitude
# 6 Helen2k8 - bunny boiler & string saver
# 7 craigywv + OH - Norn Iron splinter group co-ordinator + OH = On Hanger
# 8 bupster - potential undercover member
# 9 annie123 - head of defence
#10 D&DD - marketing manager
#11 elona - shopkeeper
# 1 prepareathome - baker, premium prepper (hence member #1), topic keeper
#12 meme30 - rough, camp, batty
#14 maryb - Inventory Manager
#15 joolzred - potential slippery member aka marg
#16 Softstuff - riding shotgun
#17 Jojo the Tightfisted - Head of Entertainment
#18 VJsmum - Chief novice
#19 wondercollie - highly trained secret medic
#20 Cheapskate - Head of Hunting (family membership co-ordinator)
#21 Sunshine4 - Norn Iron deputy head
#22 valk_scot - Textile Coordinator specialising in Sheep Spinning. KaleKnitter
#23 mrs lds -latter day saintspecial food storage novice and pantry builder
#24 medusasmummy– Crocheting Caregiver
#25 thriftwizard– lid1 looroller
#26 betony – Fully Appreciative
#27 born blonde – Able Archer
#28 the cake – Potential Prepper
#29 mardatha – soapy scenario supremo
#30 Katkin – Fire starter
#31 Caterina – Vestless Italian Interpreter of Bullsh!t. Head of Hippy Slop and Scone Supplies
#32 westlothianlass – winemaker and sweetie creator
and a big thanks to andrea for confirming that we are a perfecty acceptable thread.
I find it ridiculous that adults read all the way through something and report that they dont like it. I'm biting my tongue very hard whilst trying to "be nice to other moneysavers" anyone got an oldstyle remedy for bitten tongue? grrrrr
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Hey NOO can the boy and I join the club please? He's very good at chasing squirrels and I do a mean cookout (could be combined skills if necessary!!!!!)
Also thanks to ANDREA for giving us the OK!
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I find it ridiculous that adults read all the way through something and report that they dont like it. I'm biting my tongue very hard whilst trying to "be nice to other moneysavers" anyone got an oldstyle remedy for bitten tongue? grrrrr[/SIZE][/FONT]
As my (rather sanctimonious) Granny would have said, "Rise above it and face it out..." :rotfl: (Ref the trolls not the tongue!) Glad glad glad that Andrea gave such a reasoned answer re. the thread, although I do feel she should not have been in the position of having to, but that's not the thread's fault. - jeannie xx
ETA I also enjoyed the points of view from other posters re. politics and situations I might not have otherwise known about. I miss that, I have to say, but understand why it's more lighthearted now.No spend days 2/20, Food for 5 for January £30.67/£200, Fuel/Transport £0/260, Charitable giving £20
Foodbank donations £8, Debt Slain Nov 2012 to date £1956/£19030 Walk 2/31 days meditation 2/31 days0 -
MrsLurcherwalker wrote: »Thats the spirit of this thread SPIKY we are all doing our best to be ahead of the game without knowing what the game will be, so we have to cover all bases. It's reassuring to be in touch with like minded folks who understand why you do what you do and can come up with solutions to problems and make you laugh at the same time. I think everyone can have their own take on life but I also don't like it when folks are rude about our decision to make provision just in case. I don't think any of us would feel the need to redicule others for not preparing whatever we actually thought. Keep the faith, Cheers Lyn xxx.
Many of us have to prep not through choice and it is awful that so many are having to, young and old/single or with familes and that the media, politicians and those who are still managing think that those who are having to helped by the state are scroungers(whether unemployed/ill)and that all pensioners are well off. So any chance for support, help and a laugh is so welcome...For many even prepping is hard because of all the increases in what for many are normal things we have to buy or pay for.
So anything that cheers us up means a lot. And we're not doing any harm..."A government afraid of its citizens is a Democracy. Citizens afraid of government is tyranny!" ~Thomas Jefferson
"Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won't come in" ~ Alan Alda0 -
oh absolutely MrsLurcherWalker - you two defo need to be in charge of foraged squirrel cookouts! i think i will have to use a tin of stockpiled tomatoes with mine tho if thats ok?
jeanniefaethecarse - your granny sounds a good un - it's what I try to do so often but it's so difficult sometimes!! *pout* I've not put you as a member iirc but I'd love you have you as our sound advice supremo if you'd care to join us
just on a slightly different slant for the haters to consider. would you regard travel insurance as not needed or contents insurance or buildings insurance for your property or life assurance policies?
I know not all of these are required by law (like car insurance) and I know not everyone has each of these but they provide peace of mind to those who purchase them. they wont all cover every eventuality and different people will need different levels and some may never need to use any of them but it's there if you need it. each to their own. a bit like god botherers and going to church. it takes all sorts and not everyone does everything the same as the next person. ,y preps are my insurance against the unknown.
move along if you dont like what you see here. but feel free to stay to the party should you care to join in with an open mind.Blah0 -
Wow thanks NOO, I was expecting to be made court jester with those skills between us, all tinned tomatoes very welcome in anything we make, Thanks, Cheers Lyn and Docky xxx.0
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Too right, ginny.
My wider family is having some considerable anxiety this weekend. Uncle (81) has a problem which means he cannot drive. Auntie (71) never bothered to learn. Their car has been sitting outside their house for 2 months, unusable, in a village.
Tonight, or very first thing on Monday morning, Uncle is due at the big regional teaching hospital 40 miles away for surgery. Public transport isn't an option. Gonna be a toughie.
I have seen this play out with subtle variations so many times, the Mrs not bothering to learn to drive because the Mr can. And being left in a total pickle when the Mr is ill or suddenly passes away.
I don't have a car (can't afford one) but I've had a full clean license for over 20 years and my last lot of housemates asked me if I'd like to be on their insurances (2 different vehicles). As I was over 35 it didn't cost them anything but it meant that in a few crises over the years, I could jump into their car or their big van and save the day.
Parents and brother aslo have me on their insurances and even though we don't live in the same place, it's still convenient sometimes for me to be able to use their vehicles when visiting. So, I would look to the insurance situation, if it was affordable, to give the extended family as much flexibility as possible.
Uncle's brother may have to take him to the big hospital (round trip 80 miles) or my parents (15 miles to Uncle's, 40 miles to the big hospital, 40 miles back to Uncle's (assuming Auntie wants to accompany him on the day) and then 15 miles back home. Helluva lot of journeying for a group of people where the youngest is 69.:( And probably several hours hanging around in the hospital in between.
I am now going to play with my new sleeping bag. I last bought a new bag in the academic year 1984-1985. Slightly pleased with my new purchase.
Driving... Errant Husband always said 'Oh, start driving lessons again when DS2 starts school... Oh dear, work want you to work all week? Yes, do that. But don't do driving lessons, it will be too hard to fit around work. And anyway, I'm here, you don't need to drive.' Only, he's not here now, he's over with The Girlfriend, and I do need to drive.
DS1 has a motorbike, and he was searching for insurance the other day - for him, aged 17 it would cost about £700 per year, then we put in my details for the same bike & it came down to about £50! Just been checking insurance for me with my provisional license and I'm looking at about £700. Though that would go down (I hope!) when I've passed my test...C.R.A.P.R.O.L.L.Z #37 - waterproof wearing cage customiser, chief of cable ties and duct tape
It's me, DS1 (24), DS2 (16), and the lurcher.0 -
Thank you Vanoonoo, I have changed my signature accordingly! But not sure about the reference to Vestless!
A bit more prepping today, planted a few more leeks and a whole pack of "live lettuce" that I cadged from Wait-R0se yesterday, out of display date by one day, asked to be given it for free "for my rabbits". It covered done almost half a raised bed with individual little lettuce plants! Had the same stuff over the summer, 2 packs did us for a few months, got them reduced to 50 p each. Not free but almost free lettuce, what's not to like? Sorry Mar :rotfl:Finally I'm an OAP and can travel free (in London at least!).0 -
jeanniefaethecarse - your granny sounds a good un - it's what I try to do so often but it's so difficult sometimes!! *pout* I've not put you as a member iirc but I'd love you have you as our sound advice supremo if you'd care to join us
I'd love to be. (not quite sure if I can live up to it though unless sound advice amounts to a wee sit down, a cup of tea and a hob nob and wait and see ) - Jeannie xxNo spend days 2/20, Food for 5 for January £30.67/£200, Fuel/Transport £0/260, Charitable giving £20
Foodbank donations £8, Debt Slain Nov 2012 to date £1956/£19030 Walk 2/31 days meditation 2/31 days0 -
jeanniefaethecarse wrote: »I'd love to be. (not quite sure if I can live up to it though unless sound advice amounts to a wee sit down, a cup of tea and a hob nob and wait and see ) - Jeannie xxBlah0
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