So poor I can't even pay attention

Skint_but_Optimistic

Oh dear! My mam likes chunky knits and waterfall cardies and the cape ones so am fairly lucky.

But yes, the cardy is a bit of a rogue element in the clothing world!

PinotGrigio41

Skint_but_Optimistic wrote: »

Oh dear! My mam likes chunky knits and waterfall cardies and the cape ones so am fairly lucky.

But yes, the cardy is a bit of a rogue element in the clothing world!

Oh to have a trendy mum eh ?! Something tells me I wont be modelling any of my mums cast offs anytime soon !!

missrlr

OOOH - Piq - have similar problems here with feet and I bought some booty type slippers from MrT last year - work really well as the top of your foot is covered and with a pair of thick socks feet are toasty - hoicked them out already and had them on (sans socks so far) this year - DH seems to think leaving every house window and back door open until he goes to work is acceptable at present (grrr). They are not glamorous but effective. I also snaffled a couple of cheap fleeces from the same establishment and use these not cardy's as the zip can be done up and keeps neck warm. Also a cheap couple of fleecy throws for back of sofa to snuggle under then add to bed to retain warmth, and of course one under the sheet to encourage warmth that way.

the_cake

Just one word Piq: BEDSOCKS!!
Took me years to discover how wonderful they are ... try 'em!

Skint_but_Optimistic

lol we are all reptilian wimmins. I like a vest. Classy and warm.

grannyx2

the_cake wrote: »

Just one word Piq: BEDSOCKS!!
Took me years to discover how wonderful they are ... try 'em!

Just for you, a selection



Granny x

twiglet98

Hello Piq, from another new subscriber.

I rarely read the Diaries board as so often it leaves me glum and blanketed with a sense of hopelessness at ever improving my own situation. The wonderful title of your thread caught my eye as I scrolled down the index, and I am so glad it did.

I read the last page, then the first page, then from page 100 to the end, swinging between tears and chuckles. Oh Piq, what a gift you have for writing.

For the passing of your beloved Bear, I applaud your honesty, courage and nobody could doubt the depth of your love, not least the Bear himself. Colin cat is a lucky lad.

I love reading the Captain's antics. Our mares are 21 and 22, the old geldings were put down either end of winter 2009-10. My DDs now earn enough to cover a lot of the cost and I wonder, if I had no horses, no cats or dog, no hens or ducks, how much richer would I be? Could I really hope for a debt-free future? But so many countless mornings, for so many years, they have been the reason I wake up. The family are grown up, work hard and are wonderful young people, but the animals are a very different relationship, a different commitment and money aside, we are poorer in too many ways when they're gone.

Piquant, and your very many friends, thank you, from another debt-free wannabe who needs a lot more sleep.

Piquant_2

Hello Twiglet:wave:

You read it all?....You must be mad.....not a problem, you'll fit in well here!

Ah yes, how rich we might be if we didn't have horses, cats, dogs, fish, birds et al....Bet we'd find a more traditional way of frittering our money, designer vests, slippers by Jimmy Choo and bedsocks knitted by Lady Gaga.

Talking of which, granny, I'll have bedsocks F, if you're knitting please

Morning missrir I remembered that a Pirm*rk has just opened in town, so I popped in to look at cardies. You will be proud of me....I picked up one for a tenner...then put it back. I have enough and it doesn't matter if they're a bit faded I rarely see anyone in the evening and Colin will have to get used to me looking a bit tatty! I will look for warm slippers though, as my feet almost hurt they get so cold. Last night I had the fleecy throw on the sofa accompanied by a glass of wine, very civilised...

Colin is not completely settled in yet, he is not a brave cat at all, preferring to run rather than investigate. He spends a fair bit of time under my bed, so I've put a quilt under there for him to lie on. He's very sweet and makes a huge fuss at mealtimes, but still doesn't want to sit on my lap for cuddles. Although the last couple of nights I've woken to find him curled up against me. I miss the Bear for cuddles.

Chocforever

I have very cold feet too and cannot sleep with cold feet.

I have found Smartw00l hiking socks to be better than bedsocks and I wear them around the house for quite a lot of the year. They are comfortable, breathable (without wishing to lower the tone, my feet are quite clammy when they do heat up) and durable. I rate these more highly than slipper socks, all those gimmick winter sock things that appear at Xmas and even cashmere socks that I find tend to slip down and look very worn even after a couple of washes.

They aren't cheap but they are hard wearing and will last. And I don't work for the company!

taxi73

Am sure colin will start coming for cuddles very soon as he's getting braver and snuggling close by...bless him