Only freedom will do

skint_spice

There are quite a few farms not too far away though http://www.tarelgin.com/cgi-bin/web_store.cgi?product=Poultry&cart_id=4091230_9255 this one delivers but there are a few that do butchery(?) bring a cool box to take it home and have a wee visit to the seaside while you are down:D

greent

I've bought meat from farm shops quite often before , but we have some lovely local ones, including organic when I was in my 'must buy everything organic and eco' phase. Have also bought Riverford's meat boxes and they are nice (usually buy them when I've had an offer sent)


Groupon sometimes have offers on for good meat purchases - possibly worth having a look-see on there x

edinburgher

AlexLK wrote: »

A pity you don't have any local farms. Are you planning to live in the city long term or to move to a more rural area when your daughter is a little older?

Realistically, I would expect us to live in the city for quite a while, perhaps our whole working lives. I love the countryside (the house owned by my parents in the Western Isles of Scotland is as close to paradise as I can imagine), but the sums have never worked. Minimum of another 5-6 years in the city, we need the free childcare

There are quite a few farms not too far away though http://www.tarelgin.com/cgi-bin/web_store.cgi?product=Poultry&cart_id=4091230_9255 this one delivers but there are a few that do butchery(?) bring a cool box to take it home and have a wee visit to the seaside while you are down

Thanks Skinty, will check that when I get home this afternoon :T

I have now joined the ranks of the technologically fancypants with the purchase of an activity tracker. I look forward to babbling with those of you who are also part of this exclusive club of people with a wallet (and pulse)

AlexLK

edinburgher wrote: »

Realistically, I would expect us to live in the city for quite a while, perhaps our whole working lives. I love the countryside (the house owned by my parents in the Western Isles of Scotland is as close to paradise as I can imagine), but the sums have never worked. Minimum of another 5-6 years in the city, we need the free childcare

Unfortunately, I do think living out of a major town / city during your working life is a financially bad idea. My wife drives 25 miles each way to work which costs about £50 per week in fuel alone and we live just under 7 miles from the nearest town. I go there just about everyday to buy lunch etc. So living here works out to be expensive.

Your parents are very lucky to live there. I've always fancied the idea of going on holiday to some quiet Scottish isle but I'll admit the weather puts me off and Mrs. K. likes to go to cities.

edinburgher wrote: »

Thanks Skinty, will check that when I get home this afternoon :T

I have now joined the ranks of the technologically fancypants with the purchase of an activity tracker. I look forward to babbling with those of you who are also part of this exclusive club of people with a wallet (and pulse)

Had to look up what an 'activity tracker' is. :rotfl:

edinburgher

Bad thing = DD had her first jags, very out of sorts
Good thing = when she stops crying, she likes nothing better than a cuddle

Bad thing = work messed up my pension again
Good thing = I spotted it and will hound them for the £££

Bad thing = I messed up the baby budget worksheet in my budget workbook
Good thing = I fixed it

AlexLK

edinburgher wrote: »

Bad thing = DD had her first jag

Yes, I'd agree she's a bit young for a Jag.

gallygirl

AlexLK wrote: »

Yes, I'd agree she's a bit young for a Jag.

:rotfl:

What activity thingymajig have you got?

edinburgher

gallygirl wrote: »

:rotfl:

What activity thingymajig have you got?

I went for the W1things Activite Pop

Looks like a smart watch, most of the data shenanigans is handled through the phone app. Will combine with my new fancy scales to tell me a) how much I don't exercise and b) how fat I am as a result :rotfl:

ajmoney

edinburgher wrote: »

Just looked at Donald Russell - you people must be *millionaires*! :eek:

gallygirl wrote: »

Donald Russell as others have said often have great offers so don't be put off. Though what's wrong with an ashet pie .

I have only bought their offer boxes and only when it is free delivery. The taste really is good!

chickadee

Hi there, looking forward to hearing about your step count on a regular basis Ed. I have a Vivofit which doesn't look as nice as the one you have but keeps track of steps and sleep. I do like it. Being a numbers person I like to see my activity being quantified. Then I check the app and there is a weekly competition with leaderboards, which appeals to my competitive streak! DH thinks it looks like a prison tag though.

Re the Western Isles, DH and myself went there on our honeymoon in June 2009. It was wonderful. One of my favourite memories was coming across Reef Beach on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. It is a perfect sweep of flawless white sand, about a mile long and it was deserted. The beach slopes gently out and the sea was a perfect turquoise colour. The sun was shining so DH and myself went running out in our swimsuits into the water, imagining ourselves to be on some exotic paradise island. Our feet quickly changed direction as we splashed into the sub-zero temperature of the Atlantic. It was bloomin' freezing! It still makes me laugh. Our feet were blue. Wonderful place though.