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bubbs

lisam8544 wrote: »

Theres a Calcough too that compares pretty cheap

Thanks will have a look:D

Sunshinemummy

savvy_sal wrote: »

I don't think it was 9 inch.Possibly glitchgrabber.

They are both naughty boys!

Savvy_Siobhan wrote: »

Your on! Even now I'm spending about 400-600, the good news is that I have a freezer full so should be easier this month to manage just keep that topped up! X

I have to admit I also have a freezer full, but I think it will be a challenge.

I have got an old purse out and am going to put £100 in it and not use any cards etc.

My big issue is do I classify APG's as money.. or coupons!

Savvy_Siobhan

Just sent this to my sister who suffers from depression
I WISH YOU ENOUGH.

Recently, I overheard a mother and daughter in their last moments together at the airport as the daughter's departure had been announced. Standing near the security gate, they hugged and the mother said:

"I love you and I wish you enough."

The daughter replied, "Mom, our life together has been more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Mom." They kissed and the daughter left.

The mother walked over to the window where I sat. Standing there, I could see she wanted and needed to cry.

I tried not to intrude on her privacy but she welcomed me in by asking, "Did you ever say good-bye to someone knowing it would be forever?" "Yes, I have," I replied. "Forgive me for asking but why is this a forever good-bye?"

"I am old and she lives so far away. I have challenges ahead and the reality is the next trip back will be for my funeral," she said.

When you were saying good-bye, I heard you say, "I wish you enough." May I ask what that means?"

She began to smile. "That's a wish that has been handed down from other generations. My parents used to say it to everyone." She paused a moment and looked up as if trying to remember it in detail and she smiled even more.

"When we said 'I wish you enough' we were wanting the other person to have a life filled with just enough good things to sustain them". Then turning toward me, she shared the following, reciting it from memory,

"I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright.

I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more.

I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive.

I wish you enough pain so that the smallest joys in life appear much bigger.

I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.

I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.

I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye."

She then began to cry and walked away.

They say it takes a minute to find a special person. An hour to appreciate them. A day to love them. And an entire life to forget them.

- Author Unknown

Sunshinemummy

Colin_Hunt wrote: »

I'll be out for a motorbike ride anyway, its just that much of the journey is not "that" enjoyable. The petrol cost would be around £12, so if I can use £25 in APGs, its free motorcycling with a profit. She who must be obeyed has run out of hair colour (from the big 32p glitch), so I think its a goer for tomorrow.

Can you carry a lot of hair dye on the back of you bike?

:D:D:D:D

Savvy_Siobhan

Sunshinemummy wrote: »

They are both naughty boys!



I have to admit I also have a freezer full, but I think it will be a challenge.

I have got an old purse out and am going to put £100 in it and not use any cards etc.

My big issue is do I classify APG's as money.. or coupons!

Wow that is a challenge!

bubbs

Stupid question alert:rotfl:
These childrens cough mixtures that are reduced will hey be ok for adults as dont have kids but thought we could use them?:cool:

Jelly_Biactol

queen_of_cheap wrote: »

Thank you JB I don't know what the first one is so I'll pass on that one but the pickled plums sound lovely. If you could do the do on that one please I'd be very grateful, but please don't go out of your way to do it, there's no immediate rush

Sweet Pickled Plums

"The vinegar definitely brings a 'pickle' to the party, but the sweetness of the sugar and warm spices balance out the flavours. You can nibble on these as they are, use them as a topping for ice cream, or serve them with a roast."

Makes about 3 pints

1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup water
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 star anise
1 cinnamon stick
2 whole cloves
2 lbs plums, halved and pitted

Combine the vinegar, water, sugar and spices in a nonreactive saucepan, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Pack the plums snugly, without bruising them, into one or more heatproof containers. Scoop the spices out of the syrup and then lade it over the packed fruit, being sure to completely submerge the fruit in the syrup, Swirl the containers to remove air bubbles. Allow to cool, and put on the lids. Refrigerate - keeps for up to one month.


- recipe from 'Put Em Up! Fruit'; measurements are U.S. ones, but you can convert, and/or increase or decrease the quantities as long as the ingredients ratios are the same; I bet it would be nice with some ginger as well as the other spices; you can also pickle peaches in the kind of syrup, according to the book, and it would probably work with other similar-sized fruits, e.g pears

Sunshinemummy

Savvy_Siobhan wrote: »

Wow that is a challenge!

I think I will classify them as neutral..

ie. if I use an £8.00 APG on a £10.00 shop and get an APG back of £7.50.. I will classify it as a £2.50 shop!

Sunshinemummy

Jelly_Biactol wrote: »

Sweet Pickled Plums

"The vinegar definitely brings a 'pickle' to the party, but the sweetness of the sugar and warm spices balance out the flavours. You can nibble on these as they are, use them as a topping for ice cream, or serve them with a roast."

Makes about 3 pints

1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup water
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 star anise
1 cinnamon stick
2 whole cloves
2 lbs plums, halved and pitted

Combine the vinegar, water, sugar and spices in a nonreactive saucepan, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Pack the plums snugly, without bruising them, into one or more heatproof containers. Scoop the spices out of the syrup and then lade it over the packed fruit, being sure to completely submerge the fruit in the syrup, Swirl the containers to remove air bubbles. Allow to cool, and put on the lids. Refrigerate - keeps for up to one month.


- recipe from 'Put Em Up! Fruit'; measurements are U.S. ones, but you can convert, and/or increase or decrease the quantities as long as the ingredients ratios are the same; I bet it would be nice with some ginger as well as the other spices; you can also pickle peaches in the kind of syrup, according to the book, and it would probably work with other similar-sized fruits, e.g pears

I want to come to your house for the good company and the food!

mhoc

Colin_Hunt wrote: »

I'll be out for a motorbike ride anyway, its just that much of the journey is not "that" enjoyable. The petrol cost would be around £12, so if I can use £25 in APGs, its free motorcycling with a profit. She who must be obeyed has run out of hair colour (from the big 32p glitch), so I think its a goer for tomorrow.

Running out of hair colour is an emergency akin to running our of milk or bread

But have a look at the Superdrug website - set it to price ascending. Lots of Superdrug own brand hair colour is half price starting at £2.64 - you need to spend £10 to get free delivery but if you get essentials and things on offer its very easy to get to £10 - also collect suoerdrug beauty card points.