The Tougher Thread continues.....

HariboJunkie

ChocClare wrote: »

Ooh, I go away for a bit and come back to HJ's shiny new thread.

I'd like to say it was for a special reason, but it was just that my evenings were taken up watching ALL SEVEN SEASONS of Buffy the Vampire Slayer with my daughterLove to you all. Happy OS-ing x

Yay you're back!! :j:j:j:j:j:j:j Can't believe we lost you to a vampire programme :cool: and if you think I am recommending something else for you to watch so you can b*gger off again you can whistle for it.

dronid wrote: »

A semi-demi lurkey random poster here. And a gentleman too so be kind please!:D
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Welcome Sir. Are you single? (Sorry that just slipped out).....It will be lovely to get a male perspective on some things. Stop giggling at the back Mrs Chip.

GreyQueen wrote: »

no mucking up HJ's spanking new thread and I shall revist you tomorrow to enjoy the fun.

Ahem. Tis EVERYONE'S thread so don't be expecting me to clean up the [STRIKE]smut [/STRIKE]mess. :cool:;):p

Lovely to see so many more joining us today. :beer: Would like to see Frugalista posting more often though cos I can see her lurking. :cool::D

My painting is finished. :j Well that's a lie but the downstairs is done so at least I'm not frightened to let people in any more. Our bedroom is the next job but I need a day off (more acturately I need a day to catch up with washing, ironing, gardening and cleaning ) so will leave that until the weekend. I am so pleased with the results of our hard work that it was almost worth the effort. I'm still getting a man in next time though. :rotfl:

OH has been despatched to MIL's to chop some seasoned wood as the stove is munching into our supplies. 9 degrees here too Mardatha. When he gets back we are treating ourselves to a take away as a reward. I've saved a fortune on my food bill with the girlies being away so I think we can stretch to whatever our local Indian establishment can tempt us with.:D

Off to look at the news as I've heard none today.

redlady_1

Christ, I go away for 5 mins and then I cant find everyone! HJ - You of course, will be getting the blame. You know my sense of direction is poor! A girl can get a complex you know. :rotfl:

Welcome to the newbies (and the oldies) and lets see where this one takes us.

HariboJunkie

Quick! Everyone hide!

redlady_1

Watch it or I will come up there with the FK and let her pid pad your face at 4am!!!!

Fruball

How much did I laugh when someone earlier posted about buying Kale thinking Mardatha was MIA... Then, immediately, she appeared :eek::eek::eek::eek:

Gas usage - I am delighted that, having invested in putting an open fire into my living room, and the boiler that was replaced in spring, that I will actually be spending less on gas this year than previous years - apparently my old boiler was only 50% efficient :eek: And I can get free wood for the fire which I expect to heat most of the house as its brilliantly insulated and holds the heat well. Well done me - less money in the hands of the energy companies :T

Did anybody else hear that the government were complaining that they are losing valuable taxes because people aren't using their cars as much anymore!!!!

Super frugal meal I made a few days ago -

1 large open cup mushroom (cut half up very finely and the other half chunkier)
Spaghetti
clove (or 2) of garlic
dried parsley
oil/butter (I used half olive oil and half lurpak)

Cook spaghetti. Cook mushrooms on a medium heat in the oil/butter, add crushed garlic and parsley. Add the spaghetti to the pan with a small amount of the cooking water - stir and serve.

I keep a pot of powdered parmesan (blitz in food processor for restaurant style) in the freezer and just put a couple of tsps on the top - no need to defrost first. You could leave that out - or use any cheese.

You can be really tight with the mushrooms in this recipe as the garlic is the real star here

I think I will have that for dinner again tonight yummmmmy

I couldn't keep up with the old thread - did we get shut down again or what happened? PM me with the gossip please someone

HariboJunkie

redlady_1 wrote: »

Watch it or I will come up there with the FK and let her pid pad your face at 4am!!!!

Like this you mean?

redlady_1

That is EXACTLY the FK!!! Not forgetting when she is cold and tries to get in the bed and gets mightly annoyed when she finds the OH in "her place"

fuddle

I haven't heard the government complaining no, but I bet they are. I think back a handful of years ago and every family around where we lived were a two car family. Nowadays I know so many Mum's and a few Dad's who have given up work to look after their children as childcare costs became unmanageable and subsequently got shot of the second car too.

I love I don't have a car to do the mumsy tasks, makes life so much more [STRIKE]difficult[/STRIKE] interesting :rotfl::p:D

oldtractor

A great new shiny thread which is already galloping away.......................yes its tough. DH is bringing home some pallets from work today [with permission] to use as firewood. Should help out a bit.

cleggie

Evening all!

I have had an exhausting day today- and as a result i have been and bought a meal deal from tesco (£5 for pizza, garrlic bread and cheesecake), and a bottle of wine

Went to the dentist this morning and then had a call from my friend who was in A&E after a dog bit her finger off after attacking her dog!!

So, instead of getting some xmas bits as planned, i spent the day in A&E with her.

I was so shattered (what is it with sitting in hospitals that makes you tired??), so got the tesco bits and bobs on the way home as i just didnt have the energy to cook tonight.:o

Must do better tomorrow! Someone kick my backside!!