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Resourcefulness: The budgeter's friend
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Oh yes, insults. I took our son, and a school friend of his to South of France when DS finished his GCSEs (a long story, but I used my accumulated betting winnings for the accommodation and two flights, and the other boy's parents paid for his flight). On the last full day I rented a car and we were driving up towards the southern alps, north of Nice when someone pulled out, causing an emergency stop (he did not have right of way). Before I could stop myself I shouted that F-face was out without his carer and then heard the giggling from the back seat as the two 16 year olds essentially had hysterics. I have to say they were far less reverential towards me after that. I remain ashamed of that comment but it did mean I joined their banter a bit more, for the remainder of the holidaySave £12k in 2025 #2 I am at £9586.01 out of £6000 after August (158.45%)
OS Grocery Challenge in 2025 I am at £2226.88/£3000 or 74.23% of my annual spend so far
I also Reverse Meal Plan on that thread and grow much of our own premium price fruit and veg, joining in on the Grow your own thread
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