Resourcefulness: The budgeter's friend

CL21

Sounds like a very productive day! 

Makingabobor2

Another productive day, by the sound of it. Enjoy your coffee. 

joedenise

cbsexec said:

joedenise said:

Unfortunately @foxgloves they aren't taking on new customers - I've checked several times recently!  As soon as they are taking on new customers I'll be moving.  I'll carry on checking from time to time until such time.

Can I ask does that mean you are paying a variable DD rather than a regular monthly DD?  I'd prefer a regular DD throughout the year but it certainly wouldn't be a deal breaker if a variable one is all that is available!

I quite agree that more communication/information is important but the only information we get from EDF is "let us help you save money on your power", eg try turning your lights off, reduce the temperature of your thermostat!  Don't they think we're already doing these things?

Just seen on another site that octopus are offering £50 sign up to new customers.   Don’t know if this is of any use? 

Thansk I'll have a look.

Edit:  Just had a look and can't see anything on their website about the £50 signing up bribe!  Which site did you see it on please?

ziggy2407

joedenise said:

cbsexec said:

joedenise said:

Unfortunately @foxgloves they aren't taking on new customers - I've checked several times recently!  As soon as they are taking on new customers I'll be moving.  I'll carry on checking from time to time until such time.

Can I ask does that mean you are paying a variable DD rather than a regular monthly DD?  I'd prefer a regular DD throughout the year but it certainly wouldn't be a deal breaker if a variable one is all that is available!

I quite agree that more communication/information is important but the only information we get from EDF is "let us help you save money on your power", eg try turning your lights off, reduce the temperature of your thermostat!  Don't they think we're already doing these things?

Just seen on another site that octopus are offering £50 sign up to new customers.   Don’t know if this is of any use? 

Thansk I'll have a look.

Edit:  Just had a look and can't see anything on their website about the £50 signing up bribe!  Which site did you see it on please?

Think its more advertised once you have signed up - they give you a referral code, so ask someone you know (Foxgloves, Essex Hebridean, myself or anyone else you know signed up with them for their code/link)

ziggy2407

@foxgloves - I love the sound of your friends gift and I'm going to do something similar for my mum, would love to see your scarf/shawl if possible (might motivate me to do something)

EssexHebridean

joedenise said:

cbsexec said:

joedenise said:

Unfortunately @foxgloves they aren't taking on new customers - I've checked several times recently!  As soon as they are taking on new customers I'll be moving.  I'll carry on checking from time to time until such time.

Can I ask does that mean you are paying a variable DD rather than a regular monthly DD?  I'd prefer a regular DD throughout the year but it certainly wouldn't be a deal breaker if a variable one is all that is available!

I quite agree that more communication/information is important but the only information we get from EDF is "let us help you save money on your power", eg try turning your lights off, reduce the temperature of your thermostat!  Don't they think we're already doing these things?

Just seen on another site that octopus are offering £50 sign up to new customers.   Don’t know if this is of any use? 

Thansk I'll have a look.

Edit:  Just had a look and can't see anything on their website about the £50 signing up bribe!  Which site did you see it on please?

It’s a referral code - see my post on this diary earlier today for details and a suggestion! 

Suffolk_lass

joedenise said:

cbsexec said:

joedenise said:

Unfortunately @foxgloves they aren't taking on new customers - I've checked several times recently!  As soon as they are taking on new customers I'll be moving.  I'll carry on checking from time to time until such time.

Can I ask does that mean you are paying a variable DD rather than a regular monthly DD?  I'd prefer a regular DD throughout the year but it certainly wouldn't be a deal breaker if a variable one is all that is available!

I quite agree that more communication/information is important but the only information we get from EDF is "let us help you save money on your power", eg try turning your lights off, reduce the temperature of your thermostat!  Don't they think we're already doing these things?

Just seen on another site that octopus are offering £50 sign up to new customers.   Don’t know if this is of any use? 

Thansk I'll have a look.

Edit:  Just had a look and can't see anything on their website about the £50 signing up bribe!  Which site did you see it on please?

I found these links that might help referral FAQ and How do I switch to Cephalopods

foxgloves

Thanks for all the comments. I'm not too well acquainted with referral codes, never having used them, so am glad there are more knowledgeable folk than me around this morning.....& am covered in bread dough, so shouldn't really be typing on my phone.
F x

joedenise

Thanks everyone but decided to just sign up.  You're right about them giving you a referral code - I've got one of those now!

Took a few emails to get sorted as they couldn't find my gas meter!  Ended up having to send them a picture of it so hopefully now sorted.

2Scratters

Well I can tell DH is on board with keeping an eye on the pennies. I offered yesterday to take him to lunch and today I reminded him about going for lunch but he declined. 
There was me looking forward to the potential fish pie they do at our local Booths supermarket. (He doesn't like it and I've never made one.) Looks like I'd better get making a meal plan done and I can get one made it's not like I've not got the ingredients ready in the freezer. Need to wobble my head a bit 

2 Scratters xx