Sneaky ways to save the pennies

lv1109

Its not really sneaky but I am so proud of myself today. My car is at the mechanics and I was going to spend £4 on a "ranger" bus ticket to get to work and back (and home and back to work at lunch time to see my muttleys) but I thought, no I am going to cycle, and I did. I know people do this every day and its nothing new but I am so proud of myself I had to post! I haven't ridden a bike for about 13+ years so I think its quite an achievement for me, lol. Will be setting off for my lunchtime jaunt in a minute. My bum is wincing just thinking about it! LOL.

Lesley_Gaye

lv1109 wrote: »

Its not really sneaky but I am so proud of myself today. My car is at the mechanics and I was going to spend £4 on a "ranger" bus ticket to get to work and back (and home and back to work at lunch time to see my muttleys) but I thought, no I am going to cycle, and I did. I know people do this every day and its nothing new but I am so proud of myself I had to post! I haven't ridden a bike for about 13+ years so I think its quite an achievement for me, lol. Will be setting off for my lunchtime jaunt in a minute. My bum is wincing just thinking about it! LOL.

well, well done you, it's great when you can save some cash like that isn't it

EagerLearner

Well done Iv1009 that's a great start - wish I didn't have huge sloping roads to negotiate and that I was closer to work...

lv1109

Thanks Lesley and EagerLearner! Its nice to get some words of encouragement. I have done my lunch time stint and boy it was hard but I did it. Just got to get home now but I have another hour for my bum to recover!

Valli

Well done lv1109 - that's brilliant! Bet you are SOOOO proud of yourself.:A

I would be!

lv1109

Thanks Valli, I am super proud *chest puffs out*

Whilst I am here, as a treat I give my dogs the outer leaves of a cauliflour. Sounds gross but they love them and they are free (well to a fashion)! I also buy those big value bags of carrots from the supermarket and they get those as a treat aswell - much cheaper than dog treats, minimal calories and they help them see in the dark (LOL).

I am sure I do other things but I can't think of anymore at the moment. I love this thread though and I shall keep coming back for other peoples tips, they are great!

exlibris

When I baked I used to buy those large square boxes of margarine by Kraft. When the marge was coming to the end I would add some flour until I got the crumble consistency and add sugar. Depending on how much I had I would wither add an egg for raspberry buns of rock cakes or bag it up and freeze it till I had some more. Absolutely no waste!!

This was in the 70's and I still have a collection of those boxes as the llids have a good seal.

Primrose

Well done lv - that must taken a huge psychological (and physical) effort after not having ridden a bike for so many years. The next trip will be a little easier! I don't have a bike and haven't ridden one since my teenage years, but I'm jolly sure that the one I pedal away on in the gym is a lot easier, not having to worry about balance, passing cars who are out to kill you, and coping with the unexpected weather.

EagerLearner

Ah but Primrose, think how much Iv is saving - both in real pounds and cash pounds - wish work was closer...

Barneysmom

lv1109 wrote: »

Thanks Valli, I am super proud *chest puffs out*

Whilst I am here, as a treat I give my dogs the outer leaves of a cauliflour. Sounds gross but they love them and they are free (well to a fashion)! I also buy those big value bags of carrots from the supermarket and they get those as a treat aswell - much cheaper than dog treats, minimal calories and they help them see in the dark (LOL).

I am sure I do other things but I can't think of anymore at the moment. I love this thread though and I shall keep coming back for other peoples tips, they are great!

I give my dogs carrots too a couple a week, and they have great teeth!