2021 Fashion On The Ration Challenge

maryb

Paper clip?

Auntycaz

@QueenJess what about those rings you slip your keys on? Not the flimsy ones though.

Laura_Elsewhere

But the bits of wire and rings and so on only work to replace a zip-pull if there's a hole to thread them through and @QueenJess said "It is the metal zip thing that you hold that snapped off. The zip technically still works, but is just a bit annoying. Unfortunately it isn’t one where you can use a piece of cord or whatever as an alternative."

You can buy replacement sliders and they are fairly cheap - but it's still frustrating to have to do... 

TwibbleDee

Liverpool_Anne said:

I'll say yes to the cornbread please, unfortunately I am allergic to chilli and a veggie so I will pass on that thanks, but yes to the rice krispy cake and the Eve's pudding and custard

Sadness. What in chili are you allergic to?

Liverpool_Anne

@TwibbleDee, I am allergic to chillies. It is a bit sad really as I used to love a good veggie chilli or curry but I think I became sensitized to chillies as one day I ate 1 forkfull of a dish and my tongue started to swell up. I probably should have it investigated further as it might be just 1 type of chilli. I can eat peppers, even jalapenos, with no problem and they are all in the same family. I still cook curries, I just use individual spices, never a curry mix or paste so I know exactly what is in it. It does make things difficult sometimes when eating out as a lot of veggie stuff is spiced up, for some reason chefs think if it's not meat it must have spice though I have found a lovely indian resaurant that will cook for me without chillies.

Liverpool_Anne

@PipneyJane, just reread your post and it is sublime I got from BSW, a lovely mix of merino, silk and cashmere, feels lovely to knit with. I might have to find something to make for myself

PipneyJane

Liverpool_Anne said:

@PipneyJane, just reread your post and it is sublime I got from BSW, a lovely mix of merino, silk and cashmere, feels lovely to knit with. I might have to find something to make for myself

That will be lovely to knit with.  I have < cough > 30 skeins < / cough > of the aran-weight version of this yarn in my stash, in a light blue.  I went a bit mad on BSW's stall at the Stitch & Craft Show, back in 2011.  Bought enough to make a jumper for DH and one for me.   

This is why there's a note in my signature about buying No More Yarn.  I really don't need it.

- Pip  

Liverpool_Anne

@PipneyJane, 30 skeins ! Oh I am drooling though I can't honestly blame you, it is lovely stuff and I probably would have got more if I had a plan to use it but I just don't have anywhere to store it atm Justin WHEN I have sorted this building site out I will make sure I have a space to store some

QueenJess

A few purchases to declare.. sadly I did try to cheer myself up with some new things, but they are all practical items for doing the school run in the winter and lots of walking/outside activities.

- DMs (looking forward to killing my feet until they soften up) (5 coupons)
- 2 pairs of thick bamboo walking socks (2 coupons)
- 1 bamboo warm zip up top (5 coupons)

I did also find a really long wool coat second hand that I’ve ordered to keep me warm as I only have short jackets. I really feel the cold in case anyone couldn’t guess!

I used 12 coupons, so I think I have 6 left. Really need to not spend any more this year!

QueenJess

Spoke too soon. Realised I only have one pair of winter tights left..