Old Style Lent

Penelope_Penguin

Churchmouse wrote: »

I do go to Church, and I couldn't agree more. Just *giving up* something is pretty futile. And Nelski, yes as a smoker I did puff twice as hard on no smoking day:rotfl:

I'm the same - when ever someone tells me how "good" they're being in cutting foodstuffs from their diet, I have visions of chocolate dancing in my head :rolleyes: :rotfl:

DD said my crochet sample wasn't even big enough for a dolly :rolleyes: Kids, eh :rolleyes: I'll show her.

Penny. x

Ladygrim

Olliebeak wrote: »

:rotfl: :rotfl:


Pregnant Helen helped me to assemble my hideaway computer desk - she's better at getting down on her knees than I am ..................

Did anyone else read this the same way I did from post number 7??? :rotfl:

I will be giving up the vending machine at work. Packed full with crisps and chocolates - all at inflated prices. The fizzy drinks machine is included in this also. Good old H2O from now on.

LG

Sola

thriftlady wrote: »

Are you making yourself head coverings Sola ?

No but I've got the 'getting up while it is still dark' pretty much sorted

Sola

tru wrote: »

I can't wear purple though, it clashes with red hair :rotfl:

When I am an old woman I shall wear purple
With a red hat which doesn't go and doesn't suit me.
And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves
And satin sandals, and say we've no money for butter.
I shall sit down on the pavement when I'm tired
And gobble up samples in shops and press alarm bells
And run my stick along the public railings
And make up for the sobriety of my youth.
I shall go out in my slippers in the rain
And pick the flowers in other people's gardens . . .

http://www.wheniamanoldwoman.com/pages/348544/index.htm

Penelope_Penguin

thriftlady wrote: »

Wow, this is turning into a very thoughtful, reflective thread. I'm now trying to think of something I can adopt alongside my 'giving up unecessary spending'.

Please can I put myself first in line for adoption by thriftlady I'm sure I'd learn lots nore Lenten Skills :A

Penny. x

tru

LOL, excellent :T

I think I'll start now. What's the quickest route to Matalan?

furrypig

Fantastic thread that has taken me ages to read.

Really got me thinking,, even signed up for tear funds emails!! Years ago I di a sponsored fast for Ethiopia when I was a t school and i GAVE THE MONEY TO TEARFUND. Whoops sorry for capitals!

Not sure what I will do this lent, got a day to decide!
Thanks for all your contributions.

scuzz

I've just decided tea is off the menu for me for the next 40 days, instead I shall have fruit and herbal teas, which I believe to be better for me. So I toast you all with a cup of green tea and raspberry

Good luck everyone

Olliebeak

Ladygrim wrote: »

Did anyone else read this the same way I did from post number 7??? :rotfl: .......LG

OMG:eek: If my Helen ever read this board (and thread) she would flatten me for that one!!!! Her actual words were 'Come on Mother, out of the b*o*d* way - you're hopeless on your knees'.

It's no good now, got the giggles for the rest of the day :rotfl: :rotfl:

ceridwen

...and if my mother ever read this Board....hmm..thinks about the "When I'm old, I shall wear purple" - well...I had a good teacher about taking free food samples in shops....