Nice people thread part 8 - worth the wait

silvercar

PasturesNew wrote: »

Today in Pasturesland, where the sun is out a bit, it's "folding chair day", so, in a bit, I'll shower/wash my hair and go out to get that.

Checked my Tesco Clubcard account ... 129 points gained in the last 2 years.

People who 'boast' about spending oodles of points fail to realise it costs money to collect them - and I think a lot are sucked into buying things because of the points.

My dad'd do that - he'd go mental at the thought of buying something for 99p as he'd "lose out" on a point, so he'd buy another item to take it over the £1, usually the extra item wasn't needed ..... it was just to get the point. He never understood my logic.

There are offers that make the points more valuable that the purchase. Like 50 extra points when you buy some cheese. Those 50 points are worth £1.50-£2 on deals, £1 on double up spends and 50p in Tesco buying power, so it can make sense to purchase just for the points.

You can also get points for recycling ink cartridges for no cost.

bugslet

silvercar wrote: »

I know a handful or people with 4 children, none with more other than Rabbis or people on second marriages. Quite a few with 2 or 3 and only a few with 1. Normal distribution statistically.

Interestingly I can't think of any couple with no children. Those who had fertility issues have either had one or two with medical intervention or have adopted from overseas.
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Curious, I've presumed that we are a similar age, yet I know of a number of couples that have no children, mostly by choice. Of close friends, I can't think of anyone that has more than two children and a few with one. I wonder if not having any myself ( by choice), means that I've socialised more with people who have none anyway?

bugslet

michaels wrote: »

I have to say I am not a big fan of the idea of 'only cildren', it must be hard for the parents to make sure they are 'grounded' not spoilt.

We were so poor when I was young that there was no chance of being spoilt. I had my first job aged 3:cool:, map reading for my Dad:rotfl:. I agree that for parents that can afford it, all the money and ambitions can be focussed on the only child, but then you can see spoilt children that have siblings as well. I do think only children are more independent and socially adaptable.

silvercar wrote: »

There are offers that make the points more valuable that the purchase. Like 50 extra points when you buy some cheese. Those 50 points are worth £1.50-£2 on deals, £1 on double up spends and 50p in Tesco buying power, so it can make sense to purchase just for the points.

You can also get points for recycling ink cartridges for no cost.

You just have to avoid buying anything you won't use. As with teh example above, I've been known to swap my shopping plans, but I haven't wasted anything either.

michaels

silvercar wrote: »

There are offers that make the points more valuable that the purchase. Like 50 extra points when you buy some cheese. Those 50 points are worth £1.50-£2 on deals, £1 on double up spends and 50p in Tesco buying power, so it can make sense to purchase just for the points.

You can also get points for recycling ink cartridges for no cost.

At one point you could spend £5 to preorder a PS3 game and get 500 points worth up to £10 on double up points or sold on ebay. I did about 20 preorders then never collected any of the games. I still have the preorder receipts which in theory give £5 of the games...

bugslet wrote: »

Curious, I've presumed that we are a similar age, yet I know of a number of couples that have no children, mostly by choice. Of close friends, I can't think of anyone that has more than two children and a few with one. I wonder if not having any myself ( by choice), means that I've socialised more with people who have none anyway?

Now that would make sense - we have done very little socialising since having the kids

bugslet

You see, dogs you can lock up in the kitchen for a few hours whilst you go out....children, I think the NSPCC take a dim view of that approach;)

zagubov

michaels wrote: »

Now that would make sense - we have done very little socialising since having the kids

It's quite difficult to communicate how completely full-on and overwhelming parenthood is and how thoroughly it revolutionises your life. If anyone claims it hasn't I'd worry about them (and their kids).:eek:

vivatifosi

silvercar wrote: »

At first glance I thought it was going to be a copy of Lola Rose jewellery, but its totally different. Just similar sounding names.

Slightly similar to Tiffany mesh range - so you could look on it as a saving!

I have a couple of Lola Rose pieces, as well as Tiffany, so I'm starting to wonder if you have similar taste to me. It's a fair bet though that you don't have my Lola Rose crucifix;). I really like this, it is very simple, three layers of stone, sandwiched, that you can wear with either face facing out for different colours. It is very plain, I think that's why I like it. Can't show a pic as not current stock.

vivatifosi

bugslet wrote: »

You see, dogs you can lock up in the kitchen for a few hours whilst you go out....children, I think the NSPCC take a dim view of that approach;)

See, that's my view too... Though the fact I can't lock up a dog and go on holiday for a week may be the reason that I've never got further than a pet cactus.

lostinrates

silvercar wrote: »

I know a handful or people with 4 children, none with more other than Rabbis or people on second marriages. Quite a few with 2 or 3 and only a few with 1. Normal distribution statistically.

Interestingly I can't think of any couple with no children. Those who had fertility issues have either had one or two with medical intervention or have adopted from overseas.

In my generation I know of a few adopted british children amongst us, but no overseas adoptions and they were some couples that were childless.

Really, no couples with out children at all?

lostinrates

michaels wrote: »

Dw and I have the three between us, it feels like hard work and expensive, I'd have been fine with two, DW wouldn't say no to another. I have to say I am not a big fan of the idea of 'only cildren', it must be hard for the parents to make sure they are 'grounded' not spoilt.

I really only wanted one. (I would have been ok with two, but more than that is not desirable to me) There are advantages to being an only.(statistically) I was not quite only, having a half sibling but so much older. Tbh, I would rather have been a proper only. I recognise the disadvantages though.