2024 Fashion On The Ration Challenge

Gem-gem

Good evening, 
I just want to say that I have finally finished my mushroom coloured poncho, made with 100% Yorkshire wool. I first started it in January '23, have undone it twice and this July started it from the collar again.  I still need to wash it but decided to wear it late this afternoon. Wool coupons were counted last year, so no change to my coupons.

boultdj

I gave into the Lidl wool temptation, 6 aran balls fell into the basket, so if I've worked it out right each 200g is 4 coupons so 24 coupons spent.

thriftwizard

Nearly fell again! After a lovely, but freezing, boat trip out to see the Ospreys, Marsh Harriers and assorted wildfowl of Poole Harbour & Wareham Channel yesterday, I decided I needed some warmer trousers, especially as I'm committed to walk 100 miles in October in support of the local Air Ambulance, who saved OH's life a few weeks back. Hopefully I won't need extra warmth - but I'm not betting on it! After casing the local posh walking shops and nearly having to be resuscitated myself after looking at the price tags (£90 for a pair of trousers?! I know they're good, but...) I stumbled into a charity shop & was hugely relieved to find a pair of Mountain Warehouse ones in my size for £8.50. That's more like it! Phew...

Laura_Elsewhere

thriftwizard said:

 as I'm committed to walk 100 miles in October in support of the local Air Ambulance, who saved OH's life a few weeks back. 

Are you able to post the link for fundraising?

Cherryfudge

Laura_Elsewhere said:

thriftwizard said:

 as I'm committed to walk 100 miles in October in support of the local Air Ambulance, who saved OH's life a few weeks back. 

Are you able to post the link for fundraising?

Perhaps people could pm for the link? I'm not sure where we stand with fundraising, but I think various people may wish to cheer @thriftwizard on. I will stand by the tea urn with a plate of fortifying biscuits  

thriftwizard

Please don't feel any pressure to donate; cyber-tea, fortifying biscuits and a bit of cheering on soggier days are very much valued contributions in their own right! From the Forum Rules:

"Therefore, refrain from asking for money or sharing personal fundraisers as we can't police who is genuine or not, and doing so may also breach our rules on sharing personal information. This includes the posting of links to personal fundraising or crowdfunding pages, such as JustGiving." Message received & understood! But the goodwill is very much appreciated.

PipneyJane

@thriftwizard I will loan you my big umbrella for today.  It’s tipping down!

Also please have a piece of honey cake before you head out and let me know what you think of the recipe.  It’s my office’s Macmillan Coffee Morning tomorrow so I have made a batch to take in.  (I am back to work part-time next week, but I will drop in tomorrow.)

- Pip

thriftwizard

The honey cake is excellent, thank you, @PipneyJane! And luckily it's not raining here, although the roads are miniature streams and our attempt to cross the water meadows ended in an ignominious retreat! But somehow we managed 7.5 miles and a welcome cup of tea halfway.

Laura_Elsewhere

thriftwizard said:

The honey cake is excellent, thank you, @PipneyJane! And luckily it's not raining here, although the roads are miniature streams and our attempt to cross the water meadows ended in an ignominious retreat! But somehow we managed 7.5 miles and a welcome cup of tea halfway.

Goodness, 7.5 miles is impressive! I dragged Mr E out for a 1.3-mile brisk trot this morning in solidarity with you... 

MrsCD

Are we allowed to ask which Air Ambulance service helped save your OH's life...?