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by Peppa Pig
10 Jun 2010, 21:23
Forum: Frugality and Self-Reliance
Topic: N new tweed coat..£4.99
Replies: 4
Views: 1351

Re: N new tweed coat..£4.99

Oo jumble sales, sharpen your elbows ladies ! Started going to them when I was about seven and Iv never stopped. Dealers have ruined things in a way.Sometimes you cannot move for them! Is secondhand clothes buying still a taboo to a lot of people though?? Personally I dont see the point of wasting m...
by Peppa Pig
23 May 2010, 19:21
Forum: Frugality and Self-Reliance
Topic: greenhouse
Replies: 14
Views: 3172

Re: greenhouse

I broke down in Dartford once and I have never met so many friendly and helpful people. How often does someone bring you out a cuppa and half a packet of chocolate hobnobs whilst you wait for the AA man We live just outside Canterbury (not that far really )Lorna on the way to Whitstabubble as we lik...
by Peppa Pig
22 May 2010, 21:24
Forum: Environmental, Green & Ethical Issues
Topic: Who Eats this Stuff Anyway?
Replies: 9
Views: 2301

Re: Who Eats this Stuff Anyway?

I have to admit that sadly I worked at a place in Milton keynes some years ago whilst studying packing burgers for McDonalds. I stopped eating meat for years after that. Worked from 5.30 am till 2pm so I saw everything that went on and I will never be taking my toddler to any fast food outlet. One e...
by Peppa Pig
22 May 2010, 20:06
Forum: Frugality and Self-Reliance
Topic: N new tweed coat..£4.99
Replies: 4
Views: 1351

N new tweed coat..£4.99

Im v chuffed as today in canterberrus as we like to call it I got a r bargain. Full length light green arty type tweed trenchcoat from Miss Selfridges for £4.99. Wooden buttons and deep pockets and lined. That should keep my little porkers warm next winter. If anyones nr the British Heart Foundation...
by Peppa Pig
22 May 2010, 19:59
Forum: Handicrafts and other Hobbies
Topic: How much to make a pair of curtains?
Replies: 6
Views: 7431

Re: How much to make a pair of curtains?

I have made all of my own curtains over the years and refit if I can when we move. I just make them always with g quality material ( but usually second hand) and a good liner. I mananged to find some vintage sanderson on Ebay for £12 which was a r find. A few people have asked me to make them for th...
by Peppa Pig
22 May 2010, 19:44
Forum: Frugality and Self-Reliance
Topic: Downsizing from Volvo S60
Replies: 11
Views: 2579

Downsizing from Volvo S60

We have been thinking about downsizing from this large, h petrol consuming car. Has anyone else done this and been really happy about the outcome. I read the advice on buying second hand older cars and its something we could do but do you have to be a petrol head so you dont end up having to change ...
by Peppa Pig
22 May 2010, 19:32
Forum: Frugality and Self-Reliance
Topic: greenhouse
Replies: 14
Views: 3172

Re: greenhouse

OOhhh Peppa pig, `I` live in Dartford. lorna Its a long way for a little piggy whos pedals barely reach the pedals. I think it was Dartford, it was on a hill that looked towards the bridge. Its so exciting ( I know that sounds corny) Its just such a wonderful thing to be given and it enables you to...
by Peppa Pig
16 May 2010, 19:36
Forum: Environmental, Green & Ethical Issues
Topic: local food for hospitals
Replies: 8
Views: 1984

Re: local food for hospitals

We saw that report as well. It would possibly make a good documantary, following the application and how it turns out for the hospital involved but also the farmers. At last common sense sas prevailed, but we shall see! (well we probably wont as were not planning on going into hospital in Nottingham...
by Peppa Pig
16 May 2010, 19:25
Forum: Frugality and Self-Reliance
Topic: greenhouse
Replies: 14
Views: 3172

Re: greenhouse

I did that when we replaced ours. :oops: )t'
In the end we used plastic glazing.
by Peppa Pig
15 May 2010, 19:31
Forum: Frugality and Self-Reliance
Topic: greenhouse
Replies: 14
Views: 3172

Re: greenhouse

That sounds like really good fun! We had a 18 ft greenhouse for free a couple of years ago. We dismantled it ,picked it up in a lorry from Dartford and after replacing a few broken panes of glass and cleaning it, it was fine. The couple had 4 boys and the greenhouse was taking up too much space in ...
by Peppa Pig
09 May 2010, 20:28
Forum: Handicrafts and other Hobbies
Topic: Just knitted
Replies: 78
Views: 12882

Re: Just knitted

[color=#FF8000]Hi, Im a newbie so hi to you all Wendy, how long have you been knitting? The pattern is v pretty and so is the little one I started about 9 months ago to knit things for my now 24 month old. Working on a tank top for her in pre patterend pink wool at the mo and just finishing of a st...