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Category Archives: miscellaneous
Price hikes, again!
I had a little bit of shopping to do today and took the time to have a look round the shelves to see what was available. Lots of Christmas stuff reduced by up to 50%, but I don’t want any … Continue reading
Posted in budgets, current events, food, miscellaneous, observations, Personal Thoughts, shopping
Tagged cost of living, shopping
12 Comments
Frenemy at the Gate
When someone tells you they have cancer, you feel sorry for them and offer your support. Someone tells you they have Covid and it’s a different kettle of fish altogether. You get a rush of emotions as the bottom falls … Continue reading
Posted in fears and phobias, health, Just a thought, miscellaneous, Uncategorized
Tagged Covid-19
22 Comments
Friday Rant: 4th November
The news is full of doom and gloom and our government look set to penalize pensioners who had the foresight to arrange private pensions and own their properties outright. It has been suggested that pension increases be Means Tested because … Continue reading
Posted in miscellaneous, money matters, Opinions, Personal Thoughts, Uncategorized
Tagged anger rant
12 Comments
Energy savings: just a thought
I had our monthly energy bill yesterday and we are in receipt of the first £66 installment of the £400 government energy grant so doing very well towards our winter bills. We have however been trying to think of ways … Continue reading
Posted in budgets, Just a thought, miscellaneous, money matters, My life, Uncategorized
Tagged bills and budgets, budgets, energy savings, Just a thought
9 Comments
Meet The Doors………..
Old door New door As you can see, the door itself is wider than the original, but in keeping with wider doorways, hallway and position of light switches aimed at disabled living. We’re pleased with the job.
Posted in current events, home, maintenance, miscellaneous, Photos, Uncategorized
Tagged new door
10 Comments
Mind willing, hands not so much
I have been meaning to write my monthly Hello cards to our friends for the last fortnight but September was a busy month for us as we had umpteen doctors, hospital and vet appointments so my letter writing very much … Continue reading
Posted in friends, Just a thought, miscellaneous, Uncategorized
Tagged friends, hello cards, letter writing
29 Comments
Sketches to warm your heart
I had my pension newsletter the other day and this picture was in it. The narrative is part of Her Majesty’s Covid speech: ‘We will be with our friends again, we will be with our families again, we will meet … Continue reading
Posted in Just a thought, miscellaneous, observations, Personal Thoughts, Uncategorized
Tagged eleanor tomlinson, sketches
11 Comments
Carnival 2022
Carnival Day today so we legged it up the road to see the parade. Maya was not bad at all with the crowds, noise and other dogs, though she got a little bemused by the lobster. The walk there and … Continue reading
Posted in current events, diary, miscellaneous, people, Photos
Tagged carnival, my photos
8 Comments
Scam Alert: Government Grant
I received a text message yesterday from Gov-UK saying I was entitled to a £400 energy discount grant and to apply, go to a listed link. The majority of households in the UK are all entitled to this grant as … Continue reading
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How typical: the Government missing the point.
I have a Monday Peeve Paula! I have just read this and shake my head in disbelief. No need to cut energy use and no risk of winter blackouts, No 10 tells public (source) As a light user consumer, the … Continue reading →