Egluntyne Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 But plastic housing that can be practically sterilised!! What a shame. Maybe Omlet need an agent in the Southern Hemisphere, KateA. You'd be perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 I bought my and adopted three chooks from a couple who were emigrating to Australia, they had considered shipping the Eglu (not the chickens!) but thought they would have trouble with the regulations. Seems daft, but they are very strict about these things. I did suggest they could start up a franchise, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 31, 2007 Author Share Posted December 31, 2007 Well, back on topic, I have £13.03 left over from Decembers budget and cannot spend any more this year, eek! Wonder how much of Januarys budget will be left at the end of the month I think I will have to print off 'the rules' and carry them with me everywhere so I don't forget Good luck anyone else doing this, we must be mad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted December 31, 2007 Share Posted December 31, 2007 Good Luck Claire - you've got 4 hours left - why not go on a spending spree with your £13.03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted December 31, 2007 Author Share Posted December 31, 2007 Good Luck Claire - you've got 4 hours left - why not go on a spending spree with your £13.03 Nope, I'm all tucked up warm in the house thank you very much anyway, all the charity shops are shut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Good luck Claire Keep us up to date on how it is going Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 1, 2008 Author Share Posted January 1, 2008 Keep us up to date on how it is going Haven't bought anything new yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 1, 2008 Share Posted January 1, 2008 Keep us up to date on how it is going Haven't bought anything new yet You are doing well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 2, 2008 Share Posted January 2, 2008 have just been into town, and looked in all of the sale stuff. I picked loads of things up - and put them down again. Im a killer for magazines, so that is first "battle" for me picked 2 up in Smiths, and put them down again so im feeling very proud of myself i'll be fine when I get back to school (but I did buy some lock and locks from QVC the other day - the TSV - they were a replacement for all of the old stuff that I binned before christmas - so thats ok ) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 3, 2008 Author Share Posted January 3, 2008 Ooh Cathy, well done you for not buying magazines, I used to be a magazinaholic too! (I saw the lock and locks and was tempted, they look nice too ) I went into town today and looked through a few shops, but had to admit to not needing any of it so left empty handed, it was a different story in the market though I headed straight for the pound man who sells everything for 50p on a Thursday, all second hand goods. I bought a lovely cream sweatshirt with embroidered birds, bird table, bird nest etc on, a nice M&S Autograph blouse/shirt in a printed georgette, and a lovely white crinkle t shirt fabric top with a square shaped neck and longish sleeves and side splits by a company called Fullcircle (never heard of them!). So went mad with £1.50 there. I also came home with loads of fruit too, 3 mangoes for £1, a large pineapple 40p, 12 kiwi fruit for £1, 2lb satsumas 50p, bunch of 8 bananas 89p, and a large bag of small green seedless grapes for £1. I spent £1.90 on a return train ticket as it is cheaper than parking the car in town, and then saw two of the Thunderbird named Virgin trains at New Street, Gordon Tracy and one beginning with 'k' ? So my day out cost me £8.19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Well done Claire You sound like you have had a good day PS I bet Dan wouldknow the name of the other train beginning with K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Kyrano Well this year so far I have bought nothing. Not that I'm doing the challenge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Well done Thrifty Bird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 3, 2008 Author Share Posted January 3, 2008 Kyrano That's the one, well done Bron! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 but.... we should agree that food isnt on the list of what not to buy. and its called "buy nothing NEW for a year" and second hand - therefore not new still resisting magazines, but just bought a book from amazon for 1p Fried Green tomatoes at the whistle stop cafe, cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 4, 2008 Author Share Posted January 4, 2008 but.... we should agree that food isnt on the list of what not to buy. and its called "buy nothing NEW for a year" and second hand - therefore not new Sorry I just can't resist sharing my cheap foodie bargains and 2nd hand clothes bargains with everyone I'll keep to the script from now on Cathy *smacks hand* I'm off to the charity shops tomorrow, but that's the last time I mention it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 31, 2008 Author Share Posted January 31, 2008 How is everyone doing? One month down, only 11 to go I haven't done too badly, accidently spent £3 in Boots one day instead of asking for the points to be used (I was daydreaming at the till ). Also made two other purchases that might be construed as luxuries, but I'm not willing to negotiate on those, and they weren't available from other sources I have items selling on ebay so hopefully I can use that money towards a treat, or just add it to my savings fund I have been buying plants though, they seem to satisfy my need to 'purchase' and of course they will all produce a crop of some sort. But of course they are all from cheap shops. Now I am being really strict, it is amazing how many times I pick things up in shops but then realise I don't need them and they won't make a difference to my life. I am quite surprised I am still a 'consumer' at heart and even a committed non shopper like me still has a need to spend money occasionally. It makes the charity shops even more attractive though At the end of the month I have £58 left from my total household budget of £200 so am really pleased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Well done, Claire Keep keeping us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 Well done Claire - I keep forgetting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 £58 - wow! You are doing well - I am very impressed. Even though I don't feel able to commit to this, just reading about it has made me think a lot more about what I buy - do I really need it? I will be reading your updates with interest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 31, 2008 Share Posted January 31, 2008 but.... we should agree that food isnt on the list of what not to buy. and its called "buy nothing NEW for a year" and second hand - therefore not new Sorry I just can't resist sharing my cheap foodie bargains and 2nd hand clothes bargains with everyone I'll keep to the script from now on Cathy *smacks hand* I'm off to the charity shops tomorrow, but that's the last time I mention it sorry, i've only just read this *smacks own hand* I didn't mean that you couldn't mention super bargains. I just meant that you shouldn't deprive yourself of these bargains just because they are new (sorry, rambling ) continue to speak of bargains - all bargains I love listening to bargains what did you get from the charity shops cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 Now Cathy, don't berate yourself, you were right, the thread is all about buying nothing new and doesn't include food or 2nd hand stuff!!! How are you doing with your magazine addiction? Of course Practical Poultry is allowed though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted February 1, 2008 Author Share Posted February 1, 2008 what did you get from the charity shops well seeing as you asked I bought a lovely set of six lead crystal liqueur glasses for £1.25 (and more clothes ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 doing very well with magazine addiction. Ive just got the lets get crafty magazine (lots to do ) so, only 2 magazines this year (would have previously got 2 magazines per shopping visit - to any sort of shop ) so i'm very proud of myself I love trailing through charity shops, but need lots of time to do it (heres for school holidays ) have you got anything nice recently cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 oooo, got to tell you this one (sorry forgot ) I had a body shop party the other day - a friend is a consultant, so asked if I would guinea pig for her first party anyway, with all orders and pre party orders and double savings in january, I had £75 to spend. so I got loads for birthday presents - plus some for me all in all a good party yay cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
