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I reckon not more than 4 coupons - similar to petticoat/slip or bathing costume. After all the rations are mostly based on the amount of fabric involved and therefore it can’t be as much as full-length long sleeved pyjamas. Half of 8 sounds fair
Sorry to hear you are still incarcerated, you must be very fed up with it. I hope the new antibiotic starts to work soon.
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I agree with Polly. There's probably less material in those than a 40s swimsuit
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Tu have 20% off clothes at present. I bought pants, but they will have to go back. When did their cotton pants get synthetic yarn added? The information is in tiny print.
Fashion on the Ration 2026. Coupons used, 6 pairs of socks non-wool 6, 4 cotton vests 12, sleeveless wool cardigan 5, 2 pairs of summer weight cotton pyjamas 16. Total 39.
Grocery Challenge 2026, £5 a day for food for 2 pensioners. Total £1,825.
January £128.45/£155, -£26.55
February £122.55/£140, -£17.45
March £154.50/£155, -50p
April £144.78/£150, -£5.22
May £151.63/£155, -£3.377 -
I’ve bought a hat, but I see they’re coupon free.
I finally had to admit that the one I took to France four years ago has never quite recovered from being packed in the suitcase on the way back. It’s very very hot here today and likely to be hotter still tomorrow so I thought I’d better replace it.Life is mainly froth and bubble: two things stand like stone. Kindness in another’s trouble, courage in your own.8 -
Another three pairs of socks to declare. I'm getting ready for Autumn ahead of time.
(Okay, they were cute and not necessary).
I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)
Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/226 -
Hope the rash clears up quickly, @PipneyJane. Good news that you can type again, and hopefully can knit again before too long. I'm convinced that when you step through hospital doors, you go into a parallel universe where time goes extremely slowly! It all takes ages to do anything! Chin up! You'll be home before you know it. 😊
2026 Fashion on the ration
Anorak = 11 coupons... total 11 used/66
Light anorak = 9 coupons...total used 20/66
3 t-shirts = 12 coupons...32/66
Sandals = 5 coupons...37/66 used7 -
I bought some striped ankle socks and a white vest/camisole thing with black trim to go with my black pyjama trousers with pink and white dots (the original top has had it). So that's 4 more coupons gone. Down to 27.5 now.
Fashion on the Ration 2026 - 31.5 coupons remaining (rolling over 1.5 from last year)
April Grocery Challenge - £134.93 of £250 spent
Declutter 12 things (net) in 2026 - 69 out and 65 in = 8 to lose6 -
Good morning All
Has anyone else noticed that the script editor has changed? It now has a bar at the top, with all the usual icons. Maybe they got fed up with complaints.
Depending on my blood test results, I’m hoping to be discharged today. Can’t wait! (Have to have the bloods taken first, of course.)
- Pip
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2026 Fashion on the Ration Challenge 28 spent out of 80.5 coupons (66 plus 14.5 from 2025) 52.5 remain
12 coupons - yarn
12 coupons - 3 M&S thermal bodies
4 coupons - shorty pyjamas9 -
Fingers crossed 🤞🤞🤞you get your discharge papers today @PipneyJane . Dxx
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FASHION ON THE RATION - 2024 62/66 coupons : 2025 41/66 coupons : 2026 20/665 -
Oh @PipneyJane I hope you are on the mend with the rash. Can I donate some coupons to you for your nightwear? I just feel with the lymphoma, colds and hand problems and now antibiotic rash you've been through the mill. You do so much to inspire us all.
Hope you can enjoy some light physio/knitting soon. Hugs.
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