Thank you OS and everyone - Merged

jennybb

I am a bit of a lurker, but I have to thank all of you wonderful people - since finding MSE I have looked at my life a little and made some big changes - grocery bill going down - slowly - it has to. I am planning a career change and starting an open uni degree in October. The OS board has inspired and helped me to start really saving money - I've always been into cooking from scratch - but have been very wasteful. I now own a SC - love it. BM used almost daily. Just cannot seem to empty freezer- get bargain - freeze - bulk cook...............................
My favourite post is the nosey looking at kitchens one - should post mine - live on a boat so officially it's a "galley" but not feeling techie enough to attempt that at the moment. What is really funny is that my kitchen space is huge compared with that of some landlubbers - don't have range cooker - but we all need a dream. ....

Anyway thanks to all of you lovely OSers - I might try to be brave and join a daily post sometime!

JBB

Churchmouse

You should post on the daily thread, I'm sure we'd all love to hear how different your living arrangements are!:D

We're all very friendly and as a "new face" myself I can say you'll get a really warm welcome! Give it a couple of weeks and it feels like you've always "lived" there.

Hope you'll post soon.:D

jennybb

Like I say - I've been lurking a while - and I think you are a lovely warm bunch of people. a bit addicted and might get the sack if I don't stop coming on here while at work! DP and DD away this weekend so home alone - (miss them badly - but enjoy own time gladly - have decluttering (HELP) to do before starting OU degree - otherwise will be distracted and not get on with it! My living arrangements are not so different to those of a landlubber - we have mains electric on our mooring - but get creative with candlepower and barbecues when out and about!

jbb

sophiesmum_2

Hi JBB
Think your idea of decluttering before doing OU is great. I am also doing OU degree and you would be amazed how I get the urge to go and clear out a cupboard or go and do some batch cooking when I know I have an assignment nearing its deadline, talk about avoidance tactics!!:rolleyes:
Just been doing some flylady decluttering myself to try and get focused, it def does help you to concentrate if things are organised around you.
Love the idea of living on a boat, that is something i have thought about for the future. What type of boat do you have is it a narrowboat, or houseboat type. Ive been hooked since spending time on a narrowboat in skipton.
love to hear about your way of living.
sophiesmum

fatfreemummy

just wanted to pass on my thanks to all the people who have left such usful tips on money saving old style. I have been reducing my shopping budget just by cooking from scratch.i have pickled onions,shallots,and beetroot so far all as result of other peoples ideas.And a big thanks to the lady who mentioned a pea and ham soup made that it was tastie.love reading what other people are up to and using the ideas.I have even started to get christmas sorted.made up a household book for myself and i am really organised now big thanks to you all.

catznine

:T Well done! Great achievements already! All the hard work is coming from you though, I haven't done any pickling yet!:o

You will find that this board gets very very addictive!

thriftlady_2

Excellent:j It's really great to hear how Old Style changes people's lives.

By the way I would really like to be a 'fatfreemummy' too. What's your secret ?:D

Mrs_Pepperpot_2

I would also like to say thank you. Been reading this forum for some time and have been totally inspired to be more frugal in my cooking habits.

Thanks for all the wonderful recipies and ideas!

:j

Headintheclouds_3

A 'thanks' from me, too; planning meals and actually having enough left in the cupboard for a proper meal on the evening before I go shopping is an epiphany!

thriftmonster

Go girl (or boy) !!!!!!!:beer: