Super Scrimpers

chirpychick

I don't know what i'm more excited about, watching the new episode tonight or reading the reactions from everyone! LOL

Torry_Quine

chirpychick wrote: »

I don't know what i'm more excited about, watching the new episode tonight or reading the reactions from everyone! LOL

That'll be hard, it finished last week. :rotfl:

Torry_Quine

Torry_Quine wrote: »

That'll be hard, it finished last week. :rotfl:

Although there is a special one on Wednesday

chirpychick

oh did it! Pants! LOL

elgar_2

I didnt enjoy the programme that much. However I think that sometimes some comments on here are a bit harsh. Yes things could be a bit different but some of the tips might have helped some people.
I liked Barbara and felt that if she encouraged folks to clean and use less money and chemicals, that was great! Some of the other ideas I would never do, but it has made me think about getting a sewing machine.

I mean, its not as if when I asked what were good moneysaving tips for holidays I got answers. With everyone just saying stay at home (as I live on the banks of the beautiful silvery Tay!), that wasnt what I asked. If superscrimpers were providing challenge for £50, I wondered what folks here suggested.

Yes I live in a lovely part of the country, but sometimes a break from all the normality is needed for refreshment and rest. If I stayed at home, I would find myself doing jobs etc!

We are going to Skye next week and will take our food, we have been offered a free cottage...and yes we need petrol, but its reasonable. We have stayed in travelodges and recently joined Scottish youth hostels (neither of us youth) which we hope to try in the Highlands (even for a night or two as we live in Perthshire so its closeness by to go to west coast!)....

I dont like commenting on any forum here as I do feel like Im interrupting a closed party of friends.

Ok Ive said enough but it been in my head and today I feel able to try and articulate it...kind of (I have dyslexia so sometimes what i write is confusing!)

Ok Im away back to lurking!

alfiesmum

elgar wrote: »

I dont like commenting on any forum here as I do feel like Im interrupting a closed party of friends.

Ok Im away back to lurking!

It's a shame that you feel that way. I've read your posts from time to time, and you always seems quite at home, and happy to contribute. I've been on other forums that I don't feel as comfortable on, and if I feel like that I don't use them again.

VfM4meplse

Wow, Nicki Minaj is on the show this eve :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:. I suppose the wig is moneysaving if it saves you from washing and styling your hair.

adelight

Hmm in the nicest possible way, was it really her train ticket? Or his?

FrugalLina

elgar wrote: »

We are going to Skye next week and will take our food, we have been offered a free cottage...and yes we need petrol, but its reasonable.

Hi from the other side of the Tay - I am green with envy about your Skye holiday and you are so MSE to score a free cottage! Have a wonderful time.

Right, off to see if I can find this special edition on catch up...

DundeeDoll

Which hostels have you stayed at elgar? carbisdale was surreal -felt like we were in a jeeves and wooster. camped in skye. Had a fab time in a cottage in raasay. You have to excuse my love of the river tay though - after 13 years i still cant get over its beauty or how lucky i am to live here