As The Workhouse Approaches....How To Do Everything To Avoid It, the Old Style Way

jackieglasgow

I would imagine that the citrus will go mushy but the grapes are lovely frozen, in fact one of the big diet clubs promotes frozen grapes as a snack food. You could try juicing the citrus fruit, that would freeze fine.

grandma247

EstherH I have frozen fruit salad before and it was fine. If the grapes have pips it is nicer to cut them in half and take them out first.

littlecal
I can only think that they are trying to appeal to the students who live in the area.
You got rich students then?

scottishminnie putting it in ziplock bags in the freezer is an excellent idea. I buy sacks of flour and put it in tubs that stack in the freezer as well as a sack or two in the bottom of the chest freezer wrapped in clear plastic bin bags first.
Oh just seen charis' reply. you would not need a box plus bags. The bags would do on their own.

EstherH

Thanks jackie and Grandma, I might try the grapes. How long does the citrus fruit usually keep in the fridge when it gets to the date the supermarkets say best by? I have had Mr Ms big bags of 'easy peelers' that last a good while but they never seem to have a date, don't know why they sell them cheap.

littlecal

grandma247,well they would be if they didn't visit the cs:D I suppose if you think about how much they'd pay at the vintage shop in town :eek:then,to them,it makes sense.:D

ceridwen

oldtractor wrote: »

Incredible Edible Todmorden

Indeed....an object lesson to us all...and I'm so envious of the residents of Todmorden just being able to pick free food at various locations.

www.incredible-edible-todmorden.co.uk

I dont know how many other places are copying them. There are a few things in Totnes placed for peeps to pick food freely I know - not aware of how many others.

I have already had feedback from a few seeds that I think I must have dropped accidentally in a few places in my area;) - and have heard various people commenting on having picked the end product.;) Not a lot yet - just getting into my stride - but have certainly seen one "patch" of greens that is pretty big by now and will come up each year from here on in (as its perennial)...To my knowledge - people have found 3 of my "patches" to date...

Mine is a much bigger "location" and WAY more polluted than Todmorden (the birds dont breathe here - they choke and cough more like:()... Todmorden has the advantage of only being a small town - so much easier in some ways for them. Still - we must all do what little bits of "accidentally dropping" seeds we can and hope that at least some of them survive the Council's gardeners, "busybodies" who dont understand, etc.

www.guerillagardening.org/

'Tis worth carrying around a small lock-and-lock container in jacket pocket or handbag with a few suitable seeds in just in case of a suitable bit of spare earth anywhere....

ceridwen

taurusgb wrote: »

I'm beginning to wonder if charities have started to lose the plot. My DD wanted to do voluntary work to fill in time and do some good in the world while she looked for paid employment - but every charity she approached wanted her to PAY to volunteer.

My 15 year old DS has helped out as a young leader with the local Beaver group since he got too old to be a scout but has now given up in disgust after they asked him to pay £28 to continue as a helper

I like to help charities where I can and have bought up my children to do the same, but they only harm their own cause(s) with this new attitude of greed that seems to be spreading fast.

Crikey!

Who are these charities concerned? Perhaps it would help if they were named?

I know its always been my fallback position that if I were unemployed then I would go and do some work of my choice instead (ie whatever voluntary work I chose to do) and I always just expected charities to say "Thank you" and tell me what they wanted from me. I have had a substantial amount of unemployment in my time and did duly turn to voluntary work of my choice.

I remember also doing some voluntary work in my spare time whilst at school and a lot of the impetus for this came from my school (as they were keen to get the message over to pupils to do this).

I think its a shame if things are changing now and any charities that expect people to pay to help them will be "cutting their own throat".
I've got the idea in mind that I might go back and do a bit of volunteering in the Oxfam Shop again when I reach retirement (as that was one thing I did as a teenager) - but wonder whether I might have to think again on that from what you say....

Just as well that I also have in mind to go and do some voluntary receptionist work at a "charitable" type complementary health centre nearby....:cool:

Kimitatsu

taurusgb wrote: »

I'm beginning to wonder if charities have started to lose the plot. My DD wanted to do voluntary work to fill in time and do some good in the world while she looked for paid employment - but every charity she approached wanted her to PAY to volunteer.

My 15 year old DS has helped out as a young leader with the local Beaver group since he got too old to be a scout but has now given up in disgust after they asked him to pay £28 to continue as a helper

As for charity shops themselves, our local hospice shop just closed for a refit. Previously to this books were very cheap, clothing reasonably priced and bric a brac affordable. It was always packed with shoppers. Since the refit everything has been repriced at ridiculous levels and the shop is more often than not empty of customers.

I like to help charities where I can and have bought up my children to do the same, but they only harm their own cause(s) with this new attitude of greed that seems to be spreading fast.

I find this astounding! I volunteer for two charities and neither of them ask for anything - in fact they pay my travel expenses and provide free tea and coffee!! I can only assume that they are trying to charge for the cost of the CRB and/or insurance but as volunteers the CRB checks are free so they need to go back to their accountant and think again.

I have to say I am truly speechless at that and especially for Beavers, my DH is a Scout Leader and apart from subs and the obligatory raffle prizes/cake stall donations from the parents no on else is ever asked for anything, so making it truly open to everyone.

Its a real shame if that is the way it is going to go especially for the younger generations, because things like the Duke of Edinburgh Awards rely on them being able to do voluntary work as part of their service to the community, and if they have to pay that somewhat defeats the object.

Ceridwen - I like the idea of guerilla gardening! I am fortunate enough to live in a very rural county so thankfuly everyone around here grows their own and chickens are the norm, you must post some pictures up for us

Well today the sun is shining (yay) but the pond needs some water putting into it as it is seriously low. I am going to go into town and see if I can find some of the famed MrT throws at £1.25 which will do for dog blankets if nothing else, and according to the grabbit now board many ready made sauce mixes from Homepride, Lloyd grossman etc are reduced down to 30/40p, so I think I shall stock up for the winter.

My strawberries are starting to ripen, and at least they are tucked out of the way of the wind so have not been ravaged by it, and with any luck my first potatoes should be ready for harvest soon. I know I shouldnt complain, as I am pleased to see the sun, but can we have less wind too as it is drying out any benefit we had from the rain yesterday!

modern_millie_2

Morning all, just popped on to say that my local Mr Ms still has value raisins at 64p.

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I've just finished reading the whole thread from the beginning - it has taken ages!

I would like to join if poss, I have a thread of Mortgage Free Wannabee.... I'm 24, married with DD who was 2 in march. DH (27) works full time and I'm a stay at home mum. Have got a shop on eBay selling vintage style homeware etc and also sell off all of DD clothes too to get some money.

Things have got really tight now moneywise, dont use the car very often, have done a shop in aldi and one is tescos and that is it now, gonna make it last for as long as possible. DH got paid on Thurs and went overdrawn as soon as mortgage went out. Very annoying.

Trying to cut back as much as possible....

Loopy x
P.S VERY early days but found out I'm pregnant again on Sunday. Not telling anyone in 'real life' yet but its given me a kick up the bum to start scrimping and trying to save some pennies!!

Kimitatsu

Welcome to the boards Loopylou and congratulations on your news This is a lovely board so ask lots of questions - there is always someone on here who has an answer (always amazes me lol!)