Sherliarty
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Flask of tea - I just can't be bothered. If its a 'long' journey then there will be a 'bio-break' at some point and I can usually pick up a tea from the services.
Sandwiches - I KNOW it is cheaper, better, etc. I just can't be bothered. I don't like making sandwiches the night before (18 hours before eating them!) so I never do.
Android - I just didn't get on with it. And I have tried.
Aldi/Lidl - I know they are cheaper. But I also like having time to pack my bags, a big selection of things and more than 1 till open at a time.
Car Sharing - True Story. I once bought a car rather than car-share. I want to be master of my own (driving) destiny.
Present Limits - Appart from office secret Santas I've not been asked to take part. I will also buy people a present I think they'll love. If it costs £50,£5 or 50p...I think they'll love it I'm buying it.
2 for £9.99 - Take off 20% VAT and you are at £8. Divide by 2 thats £4 a meal. £4 to buy, cook and serve. Its not going to be high quality at that price. Thats not to say I've not had shit expensive pub meals but I'd rather take the chance of a more expensive meal being shit than have a shit meal, that costs 'nothing' be shit.
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To add. I do live in London, I don't have a Lidl/Aldi here, there are very few pubs with 2 for £10 deals, No-one drives near me to my office, I'm never more than 50 yards from a costa/starbucks, and android will always be rubbish! :lol: (just kidding - I really didn't get on with it)
Yeah that’s game is the pits but more so because of how annoyingly boring it is to play!Slightly off topic, but any casino deal involving bonuses on Starburst. No thanks!!! (Hate that game..)
I do always take carrier bags (and always have one in my boot for emergencies), but that is more of an environmental guilt thing than a money saving thing. I already did that years before they introduced the charge.
I just can't be bothered to keep changing bank and/or savings accounts to get a better deal. I don't like admin and don't want to faff around with it or deal with all the extra bank statements I have to keep for X years for the sake of a few quid a year. I have banks/savings places I like and I will stick with them!
@The Reverend
Your list is hilarious. I personally get on fine with Android phones and I pretty much cook every single day but that's because I have children and don't want them to eat crap! I also take my own cloth bag shopping but more for environmental reasons.
Thats not to say I've not had shit expensive pub meals but I'd rather take the chance of a more expensive meal being shit than have a shit meal, that costs 'nothing' be shit.
having no spend days.
Do you not find that nospenddays only work because you've purchased enough food BEFORE doing them so you have enough to live off so really you are just spending the same amount of money in the long runThis topic has had me in stitches, proper belly ache laughter.
I do nearly everything on the lists that say “ No thank you”
As for the no spend days, I’ve got to do from now until the end of February, about 45 days in a row, good job I take my coffee without milk or sugar.
Do you not find that nospenddays only work because you've purchased enough food BEFORE doing them so you have enough to live off so really you are just spending the same amount of money in the long run
That’s true and I’ve always got lots of food well stocked even though I’m not a fan of cooking.
This time I’ve no choice to have no spend days as I don’t have any physical cash spare. I will be running down my freezer and cupboards.
Agreed. My following no spend days are good timing for me as I'm extra well stocked at the moment because Christmas wasn't long ago. I won't suffer but I will miss out on many bargains.See that's why I think it's always a false economy as like I said the same amount of money gets spent regardless
If you do 10 no spenddays in a row
you would pre buy a load of food before that
use the food during the 10 days
and then buy a load of more food afterwards as you have nothing left!
If you like the coffee you get in bookies you should do a run round of casinos near you where you not only get hot drinks given to you for free but also sandwiches (at least in Leeds!)This thread is funny to read.
Gotta admit that I'm a thrifty kinda guy.
I'm the dude that gets free coffee from bookie shops as well as taking money off them
Also,
- Shop at Lidl - Yes!
- Take carrier bags with me - yes!
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But I wouldn't scrimp on grub cos I'm a greedy so and so.
Also wouldn't save on travelling or holidays if I wanna go somewhere.
Dunno how some of these frugal peeps do wombling. Picking up other people's receipts etc. But each to their own.
Funny that I've cut RIGHT BACK on takeaways since posting this! Mostly to be healthier but just thought I'd give you a laugh! xAvoiding the takeaway & having no spend days.
Can't be doing with that.