You know your'e a DFW when you...

boredofbeingathome

englishmac wrote: »

It's the little old ladies you have to watch! Mother-in-law does the same too.

You know you're a DFW when you apend half an hour and 7 nail polish remover wipes to clean the sticky label off a box you received a present in last Christmas because it is perfect for another gift. And don't mind not being able to remove the black paint from your fingers for 3 days!

Done that as well:rotfl:

nimbo

i've just offered to stay late at work so i can be here reading/posting here rather than go hame and use my own leccie!!!!

Gingerish

Hi everyone,

I'm a very recent newbie here but one thought has just struck me...

You have all described here my DH who is not in debt at all and never ever has been - well, that just explains it!!!
He makes sure he only boils enough water in the kettle for 2 cups of tea (so there is never any spare/wasted water left in the kettle - I hate it!), he constantly keeps switching the lights off behind me, keeps closing the doors to keep the heat in and keeps turning the thermostat down (even though I pay for gas/electricity!), he does 1 big washing up in the evening (in the same bowl of water...), need I continue?;)

I'm in a huge debt on the other hand as I never ever listen to him. Just about to embark on a DMP, which he knows about and is rather proud of me for doing it.

XX

getting-sorted-sarah

You know you're DFW when some little innocent calls you to sell you something and you explain all the deals on the market to them and how badly their own company compares. Including why you'd never buy over the phone anyway and explaining the principle of Quidco.

Sigh, almost wish I didn't go TPS now.....

englishmac

deliciosa wrote: »

When you agree to do cat-sitting for your aunt for the whole weekend just for the sake of free food and watching free dvds... even if it means cancelling your plans. Hey it's FREE FOOD!!!!!

Mmm, free food. The best tasting food you can buy!

englishmac

Gingerish wrote: »

Hi everyone,

I'm a very recent newbie here but one thought has just struck me...

You have all described here my DH who is not in debt at all and never ever has been - well, that just explains it!!!
He makes sure he only boils enough water in the kettle for 2 cups of tea (so there is never any spare/wasted water left in the kettle - I hate it!), he constantly keeps switching the lights off behind me, keeps closing the doors to keep the heat in and keeps turning the thermostat down (even though I pay for gas/electricity!), he does 1 big washing up in the evening (in the same bowl of water...), need I continue?;)

I'm in a huge debt on the other hand as I never ever listen to him. Just about to embark on a DMP, which he knows about and is rather proud of me for doing it.

XX

Recently come round to the idea of only boiling enough water for what you need. Got the idea from the Redbush tea newsletter (the newsletter I got as a result of applying for freebie tea; freebie quite expensive tea, in fact). :rotfl:
Apparently you should only boil the water once for the best cup of tea as reboiling water affects the oxygen level/quality of tea or something. what a fantastic excuse to save money!

wigglebeena

kittynortheast wrote: »

Ate a hot cross bun which was days and days out of date (checked for mould & none to be seen), bit chewy but tasted alright. Cos it's a crime to throw anything out!

We got some hot cross buns from Asda before Xmas (and they were already knocked down due to reaching sell by date). Seven weeks later there was still no visible mould. It was a bit frightening, OH wanted to check they didn't glow in the dark. I think they might have been Dr Who monsters gestating or something.

I ate 'em though! (But not the expensive jam I bought at a local deli that had black mould on top the first time I opened it. Or the big BOGOFF jar of olives from Sainsbury's, white mould, ditto).

englishmac

When you buy car insurance elsewhere because it is cheaper than your renewal quote and pass on the option to pay monthly as it will cost £11. Even though there is £50 cashback on the policy in 60 days time.

jinky67

when your 15 y o DS takes the mickey by saying ina very sarcastic voice
"I dont want a mothers day card what a waste of 30p"

mothsinmywallet_2

When you think your OH has been over-enthusiastically watering down the handwash and he thinks you have and it turns out to be your 4 year old who 'thought it would save some more money'.....
Actually said 4 year old also has a hissy fit if people leave lights etc on as well now. She's ruined for life!