clootie Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 one of these 8 of these nigella's christmas book grow your own and cook your own veg by carol klein an egg skelter loads of yankee candles kilner jars and bottles a paper pot maker thingy majig tub trug ........ cuddly toy .... conveyor belt ........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Don't go there - the 'simple life' has already cost me well in excess of two grand Just as well the eggs are tasty Ditto to the above. I daren't even mention what it has cost us!!!! I suppose I could blame Ian as well - either of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Roomba Tefal Actifry Tassimo Yankee Candles Cube Sonic Scrubber MORE Crocs (I believe I may have been the first to get them,but now have loads of the things ) Furry wellys from Cotton Traders Uggs Thunderpants Plastic bag hen Books, heaps of them Jam pan & funnel Kipling bags, about 5 of them Matching purses Omlet apron,door mat,key holder,coat hook Egg Skelter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I think I have been good as the things I actually have are: Egg Skelter Nigella's Christmas cookbook. Just don't get me started on my wish list...... I am going to be very good this year though and not buy anything unnecessarily. So I really should just get a walk in run at some point if I can s"Ooops, word censored!"e the pennies together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I haven't bought any of the must haves ( I already had several pairs of Crocs) but I have taken up making jam and chutney. Without the encouragement of the other domestic godesses on the forum I wouldn't have considered making up hampers and giving edible goodies to friends for Christmas. The chocolate truffles were a huge hit and the christmas puds delish. So the forum has been a positive influence on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 RoombaTefal Actifry Tassimo Yankee Candles Cube Sonic Scrubber MORE Crocs (I believe I may have been the first to get them,but now have loads of the things ) Furry wellys from Cotton Traders Uggs Thunderpants Plastic bag hen Books, heaps of them Jam pan & funnel Kipling bags, about 5 of them Matching purses Omlet apron,door mat,key holder,coat hook Egg Skelter In my defence,this is over 3 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kez Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 ........ I forgot the shoe rack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 ...........& I forgot the Lock & Locks (about 20 of them ) Christians fault,that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 in less than a year: lock and locks ...lots trollbeads and bracelet eggskelter books metal bin tubtrug lemon curd recipe i'm sure there are other things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Oops - I forgot the breadmaker...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Oops - I forgot the breadmaker...... oooo.....I could do with getting a breadmaker. Old one broke years ago and I haven't got round to replacing it just make bread by hand now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Pudding Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Guilty as charged m'lud. I have had the chickens for 13 months and have acquired: (RIP) Troll bracelet Roomba Woodburner (in my defence, we planned to get one when we bought the house, but...) Lots of books Yankee Candles (and I was never a scented candle person BC - before chickens) and I desperately need a and lots more but OH says I can't - but then he said I could only have two chickens and I have three.. And I would love a Maine Coon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abwsco Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 The only thing that the forum is responsible for making me buy is the egg skelter and 2 troll bracelets and beads I already owned lots of lock and locks, better candles than YC and loads cheaper, sheepskin boots, kipling bags and a breadmaker that I don't use A roomba is on my wish list though should I ever get a pay rise (not had one for over 2 years) Given the current climate a job is still a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardene5 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Hi Everyone We do not look at it as a cost but as a hobby which the whole family can enjoy. All hobbies cost money but which ones give back as much as you put in? You can chill out with hens in your own garden without having to drive or walk miles how many hobbies can do that? Best regards Ian & Valerie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I totally agree with you, but I can blame the forum for getting me to buy ikea clear shower curtains when I haven't got a shower. Reject vegetables that no-one in their right mind would buy. Dustpan and brush (with enthusiasm ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Crikey - this is a bit of a scary thread cos I am such a weak willied individual when faced with all the temptation that you lot throw in the way!! I have managed to resist Crocs! (Apologies to all you devotees but I really don't like them!) I have bought all sorts of things for the chooks and that is just going to continue I guess. Otherwise it is :- Chicken Poop Lipsalve Power washer Wonderful wonderful furry boots - the only reason that I will be sad when Winter is behind us is that I will have to stop wearing them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I couldn't be without my crocs for going in with the chickens. Even my sons put them on.. mind you they are size 6 (13 YO) and 7 (11 YO) and I am a 7.. and yes my 13 YO has smaller feet than his 11 YO brother.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 The forum has been very, very bad for me as well. So far ... etc. Tubtrugs Crocs Crocs georgies Egg boxes Bottles for various concoctions Jars for lemon curd Nigella's Christmas book Copious amounts of meal worms Live mealworms that are breeding merrily in tubs in the conservatory Peckablocks Various lotions and potions to ensure health and bossiness in chickens Various chicken books Aubiouse Ex-batts A heat lamp - friends was not really suitable Chicks and I am currently hinted at a pandora bracelet for birthday later in the year and designing a walk in run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Oops... forgot the metal bin and the pottery hens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ardene5 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Hi everyone This hobby is cheap compared with an earlier hobby of mine!!! I used to own and fly a privately owned hot air balloon (cost about £10,000) insure it myself about £600 per year. Have an 4 x 4 Nissan Teranno with trailer to move the balloon around when not flying or displaying at a fete. Pay for the fuel myself .... hot air balloons burn propane. So if I say this hobby is cheap( keeping hens) compare it to hot air ballooning! All this was before I met my better half and settled down but keeping hens is a much better hobby and cheaper. So enjoy the better parts of life Happy Omleteering Best regards Ian Ian & Valerie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
