Tag Archives: value for money

Top Brand or Substitute?

Posted on October 23, 2017 by

Designer clothes are one thing but some people will only use the Top Brands of household items. Personally I don’t care where I buy my groceries or toiletries as long as I get value for money and flavour accordingly for … Continue reading →

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Greed.

Posted on August 26, 2017 by

How do you perceive it? Greed as in stuffing your face silly with food, or financial greed from the Utility Companies, Banks or private enterprise? Bus fares rise because fewer people are using the service. Perhaps fewer people are using … Continue reading →

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The Conman Market revisited

Posted on May 28, 2016 by

It’s hard to believe that I did my post on this subject a year ago. It’s a Bank Holiday weekend here in the UK, the town is packed, and the High Street closed making way for the market stalls selling … Continue reading →

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Ma’s Cafe and Greasy Joe’s.

Posted on January 20, 2016 by

Any trucker will tell you that a Greasy Joe’s or Ma’s cafe are worth their weight in gold, as they are a watering hole where a mountain breakfast and mugs of steaming dark tea are available all day, all for … Continue reading →

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We’d like to offer our services……….

Posted on December 16, 2015 by

Hubby and I are pretty flexible. We are also honest, open-minded, unbiased and tell things as they are. So, on a par with the Belgian Buns and Doughnuts, I would like to offer our services as official tasters for…….. Mince Pies. We won’t … Continue reading →

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Pasty, Pastry or Pie

Posted on September 27, 2015 by

Cornish Pasties hold a special place in our hearts from holidays past to the present day. There has been some argument as to what is a Genuine Cornish Pasty to such an extent that the name has been protected. (LINK) Just because it’s called … Continue reading →

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Cheap curry (with a cheat)

Posted on June 1, 2015 by

OK, OK, OK. I know I’m always going on about making my own sauces, but for 25p? I’m on a budget remember, and need to make the pennies stretch. Hubby and I are in week two of our weight reduction … Continue reading →

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The Conman Market.

Posted on May 19, 2015 by

It doesn’t matter where we’ve lived, there has always been a market within a short driving distance. Most are twice a week, and there may be a slight difference in the number of stalls available or the wares on offer. … Continue reading →

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Best foot forward

Posted on May 16, 2014 by

Yep, I’m back, and I have a shiny new pair of boots which will be given their first outing later this afternoon. Same shop, same design, and hurrah, same price. In and out of said shop in less than five … Continue reading →

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