Good Morning

[Historylover]

I don't have a hot water bottle, @Appleblossom. Spoiling yourself? My new jackets have served me well—the best things I ever bought. I haven't used heating since I bought them and only a couple of times before that. And I never catch colds or flu, although I've opted for flu jabs in the last couple of years. They were insisting on them where I was entering during the Covid outbreak, so it might become an unnecessary habit in the future...the 'just in case' factor.

[Former-Member]

Youre correct @Historylover its game over for this country. Historically theres been pandemics, then famine then wars in that order. It always goes in threes. Theres nothing wrong in being frugal.  I belong to a facebook budgeting group and there people on there who have a better idea of how to live than others. I just wear my thermals, wool, puffer jackets and beanie. I have an electric throw from Target thats lasted me several years now. When I speak to energy consultants I use the same amount of power as they do or less and they see all kinds of people who are unable to meet their budgets. There are some exceptions though, there are people with asthma and respiratory diseases that get triggered by cold air so they have to maintain warm temperature in the house which is why reverse cycle aircon is the best bet because its cheaper to run than a heater when kept at around 18-20c

[Historylover]

That's right, @Former-Member, and some people have life-saving, expensive medications to pay for each month. There are exceptions, of course.

I think it's game over for every country @Former-Member, a time of reckoning. You can live beyond your means for a while, but eventually the bills mount up and have to be paid. Only then do people learn to prioritize and ensure they are getting value for money.

[MDT]

Hell yeah @TAB

[Appleblossom]

Thanks for reminding me @Historylover time to put it in my bed,

I still have not bought a puffer jacket ... tried on once in an opshop ... yep warm ... but I have boasted about being puffer jacket virgin ... so not ready to change  ... wait til I really need to buy a new/old jacket ... no worries ... guess I waited so long ... they are in the opshops now ... plenny of time ...

[Appleblossom]

I been on a budget since i was 6.  @Historylover @Former-Member can run on the smell of an oily rag ... @TAB @MDT even if I say so myself.

Fleecy jackets ... hmmm ... to go with my ugg boots ... hmmm ...  gotta finish the plumbing and a few things first.... something to look forward to ... next year ... mebe lol

[MDT]

Morning all
Raining here today.
Sun not up yet

Like the sound of rain tbh. Now about to walk out in it.

Will get some food coffee and then head to work.

Taking a laid back approach to it all today. Started by nit going for my walk hahha.

See yous later

[TAB]

..Monkey Magic ! @MDT   he is Irrerepressible ! ha ha re old tv show lol  Good on You...

https://youtu.be/J-SUoHmpRdM

[StuF]

Morning everyone! @TAB @MDT @Appleblossom @Former-Member @tonys @Bunniekins  and all

Been away a while, too far behind to catch up on all the posts. I hope you are well 🙂

[TAB]

Hey @StuF  was just napping here. So cold here today. Hope your trip was good ?