Memorygirls Make Do and Mend for 2008 Thread

FrugleRock

how come it stopped...this great thread has stopped???

Blairweech

The thread has stopped because it was begun in Moneysaving OldStyle, where there were many people interested, but then it was moved and now no one reads it

Flylady_Flower

Blairweech wrote: »

The thread has stopped because it was begun in Moneysaving OldStyle, where there were many people interested, but then it was moved and now no one reads it

I'd still read it, but nothing is posted any more - you need updates to read??? there are still lots of people that would read it if there were updates I'm sure...

Lalaladybird

I read through this whole fascinating thread... but then it stopped like a book with the last chapter missing

Why don't we turn it into memories of memory girl and post the things that she taught us and what we learned from her, or how she inspired us to change.

I learned that it is important to cultivate some time to do something useful as well as something you enjoy like how she used to knit in front of the tv. In my case it will be ironing in front of the tv or reading (a library book;)) in bed. She seemed to have such a calm happy nature and achieved so much, I really need to adopt an attitude like hers.

Inspired by memory girl I am going to try to find everything I need on freecycle or really cheaply and give it some tlc....try not to pay full price again.

What has this thread taught you?

oldMcDonald

I still don't get why this topic was moved to this board - surely 'make - do - and - mend' is about as OS as you can get?

I think this thread taught me to look at how wasteful I was being. I really enjoyed reading this thread when I found it, and now it has resurfaced I will probably dip back into it later today, when I have a little more time.

Greenwellies_2

Hey Memory Girl!

It's nearly time to open that envelope!

Hope you have a good birthday next week



GW

Memory_Girl

Hi Guys

I now have just been sorted out with internet at home with a wee dongly thing, so my question is? ........................................ can I come back and play?????

Memorygirl

PS quick update - baby is now 15 months and walking, never did sell the house I am doing doing up - cos pants market and still doing it up.

Still living the OS dream - but want to shake things up a bit between now and Xmas, including stepping back into the world of work after having my leave after bubs was born.

Anyone for more baby steps??

MG XXXX

Fingers crossed you guys

vandanfc

Hi

Good to see you back. Sorry but your update needs to be much more in depth.

Fill us in on EVERYTHING - even if it takes 12 posts - please !!!!!

oldMcDonald

Yes! Please, please do come back and play!!

So pleased every time I see this thread *ping* up in my subs list

Keiss_21

Hya,

Just discovered this thread today and I have spent a few hours reading it all through. You are a real inspiration Memorygirl!!! :T:T

I have been off work for over 8 months now due to illness, and am ashamed to report that I have hardly done anything except play electronic games....and come on MSE ofcourse! Admittedly the medication I am still on has left me a bit do-lally and unable to concentrate very well.

I too was very good at "making do and mending" when my sons were small 16 years ago (mainly due to DH having an 8% pay CUT when DS2 was due...aaargh!). I used a lovely shop on the way onto town, set up by some local mum's, which sold second-hand baby & children clothes, as well as other bits'n'pieces. I had an "account" there, where money went in when clothes I had brought in had sold (minus 10% which went to the shop owners). So I would bring in a batch which DS2 had grown out of (very quickly!) and if some of my stuff had sold, I would be able to get something "new" for the boys, with that money. They loved going into that shop! It was a really good scheme and I certainly used it well.

I am reasonably good at sewing, knitting etc as well as doing up furniture, but am ashamed to report that we have bought a new kitchen from Ikea..it is my first "proper kitchen" as I call it, but perhaps we should have bought second-hand, though I do love my new kitchen!! In my defence, I have had make-do-and-mend kitchens for the past 26 years, having to alter other people's kitchens every time. I did think about trying to find second-hand bits and pieces to fit our awkward kitchen, but being ill, I wasn't really up to it. I know it is a lame excuse, but the unit holding the belfast sink (badly marked now, but will re-use it else where) was disintegrating fast and we needed to replace it quickly (DH made it 14 years ago, so it lasted well!). We were only going to get a sink base-unit, but things (and the budget) just grew! DH is putting it all in (slowly) and is fitting a lovely oak worktop (again Ikea), using of-cuts to make shelves
Still, the whole kitchen so far has cost us under £2000 (including paint and floor vinyl - an eBay snip). A lot I suppose, but I am getting the cupboards that I want, which fit in our big wonky (and low) kitchen. We do have 3 chairs (Freecycle) waiting for me to clean, sand and paint cream - yup, me too Memorygirl. I have only to find a table for the kitchen (I am eying up DS1's table - £15 from Sue Ryder charity shop last year), though DH and I are having a disagreement as to whether to have a gate-leg or a solid table-top. Now we are waiting to see what space there will be once everything has been moved to their final place...still a bit of turmoil in the kitchen!

I will investigate the flylady web-site another day, as I have been on this computer too long today. I have been getting up regularly and talking to both DSs, so not too bad, but I am still in my dressing gown...aaargh!

Off to get washed and dressed before DH gets home!

This thread has definitely got me thinking about things...glad you are back Memorygirl, do let us know what you have been up to in the past year.

PS I am married to a "Lang-toon lad!! Only Fifers will understand this!!