2012 Frugal Living Challenge (Part 1)

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Winchelsea wrote: »

This has not been my best month, to put it mildly. My DH of 50 years, Bill, died on the 7th of bronchopneumonia. The best news though is that I have a wonderful family, and we've all been supporting each other. It seems a strange thing to say, but the funeral last Friday was a lovely occasion - a couple of people said it was the best they had ever been to.

It's taken me a while to tell you folks, even though I know just how supportive frugallers can be. The good news is that while I've unavoidably spent loads of money this month I'm now right back on the frugal bandwagon.

Went to L*DL testerday with DD4, and we each bought a trolleyfull of food etc, but stayed on budget - DD spent £60, and my smaller but still substantial shop was £40. Bill would have been proud of me. Went to the one in Frome (about 12 miles away I guess), and DD treated me to lunch out as I'd done the driving.

Today I started my own storecupboard challenge, as I do have a fair bit in the cupboards and fridge and freezer that ought to be used. Maybe I should not have bought the trolley full, but it was all things I was going to need, even though some of them could have waited a while. It doesn't matter anyway, as importantly, we both really enjoyed ourselves - we both needed that, and shopping in a less familiar store is always good, but particularly so when you get a lot of bargains!

I cooked a big pot of fridge soup tonight, with the end of an elderly lump of cheese grated over the top - delicious, and some left over for tomorrow's lunch. Will probably do a variation on rice and beans for tomorrow evening. The only proviso with my cooking, apart from being frugal, is that I nourish myself well. So I always have at least my 5 a day, usually more, and vary the protein and carb sources from day to day. Seems to work well, without costing a fortune.

Best of luck everyone else!

Very sorry to read your news about Bill Winchelsea. Yes he would be proud of your shop and will, I believe, continue to look on in admiration at what you achieve. Take care

slowlyfading

Winchelsea - I'm so so sorry to hear your sad news. You are in my thoughts at this sad time and sending you some (((HUGS))). Take care of yourself xx

bramble1

Winchelsea - so sorry to hear your bad new x

Scarlett - thank you for my poem i like! and everyone thanks for the support!

Have decided on the next one to clear and have set myself til the end of Feb to get rid of it. Hopefully sooner.

These are all the smalls ones though...the larger ones I shall worry about later!

scrappie_2

Winchelsea- such sad news, you are in my thoughts. I know what you're saying about the funeral, although a very sad time for all of us, my grandads funeral was absolutly beautiful.

Take my love, and keep up with your 5 a day!!

Habibiboo

Winchelsea, so sad for you and your family, sending you kind thoughts and hugs

mumwithamission

Big hugs Winchelsea x

System

Winchelsea, so sad to hear your news. Sending you much love.

SandraScarlett

AN ODE FOR WINCHELSEA - WITH LOVE

What words are there that I can use, to help me to express
The sympathy I'm feeling for your loss, and emptiness?

There used to be a song, and you'll remember it, you will
About a woman singing of her sweetheart - "Just My Bill"

We know that every marriage has both bright and stormy weather
For 50 years your blessing is that you have been together

Your heart is full of memories of the happy years you shared
And though we know the end must come, we never are prepared

How pleased am I that Bill has left a lasting legacy
A wife so full of courage, and a loving family

He'll give you strength to carry on, with love and tenderness
How brave of you to share your news,
So from all of us - God Bless

xx

dizzy_lizzie

Winchelsea I'm so sorry to hear your sad news. Words never seem enough at times like this. I think Sandras poem puts it into words beautifully.

God Bless you and your family. You'll be in my thoughts.
x

lingojingo

So sorry to hear your sad news Winchelsea, take heart from all the good memories of your time with Bill that nothing can ever take away. Sandra's poem says it all. (((((((())))))))