Resourcefulness: The budgeter's friend

themadvix

ladyholly said:

That was always the advantage of Terry nappies. All you can do with disposables is create stuff for landfill. 

So true! My MIL used the old terry nappies as dining table chair covers (loose ones, not as the actual upholstery) when I first knew Mr MV (we were 18, he was the eldest so it might not have been unexpected for youngest brother to drop things on the chairs - or the older ones for that matter!). Not having been raised in terry nappies, it wasn't until much later that I realised that that's what they were!

@EssexHebridean - I've given away various sorts of cleaning products locally over the years - including some from grandparents' house clearances etc. And there's a (half?) bottle of fabric conditioner doing the rounds at the moment I've seen - I'm sure it'll go soon though.

foxgloves

Much, much better than wasting things. Agree about disposable nappies - sustainability nightmare. I did read a piece a couple of years ago, if I remember rightly, which said there had been some sort of treatment of them & experimental use in road building. Goodness knows how that works. I definitely didn't dream this, btw!
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themadvix

foxgloves said:

Much, much better than wasting things. Agree about disposable nappies - sustainability nightmare. I did read a piece a couple of years ago, if I remember rightly, which said there had been some sort of treatment of them & experimental use in road building. Goodness knows how that works. I definitely didn't dream this, btw!
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No, you didn't! I remember something about that too - they are being quite experimental with road surfaces and plastic waste... but the potential microplastics in the environment worry me.

Blackcats

Hope the dental work goes ok.   

PennysIntoPounds

As @Blackcats says, hope all goes well tomorrow. Well done for being brave and getting it sorted. And for having pots so this can happen without debt, what an excellent achievement! Make sure to be extra kind to yourself for the next few days x

foxgloves

Thanks all. Am dreading it. Been awake since 2.40am. I just want it over & done with now, including this morning's 3.5k bill.
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Four_Seasons

Sending positive vibes and gentle hugs x

Sun_Addict

Hope it goes well and it’s over quickly. Ouch to the bill! It will all be worth it I’m sure. 

Baileys_Babe

What are your plans once you are home later knitting? audiobook? reading? resting?

Sending hugs and positive thoughts.

themadvix

Hope it's not as bad as you fear. Baileys Babe's suggestion is a good one - think of something nice that is happening afterwards (easier said than done, of course!).