Eco - but possible not frugal

vyxxn · Post by **vyxxn** » 14 Jan 2009, 00:36

We've been getting our milk delivered to the door - in good old fashioned milk bottles, the same size and shape they were 30 odd years ago. It costs a bit more than those big 2 litre plastic things but theres no rubbish except the little tinfoil cap and its nice having milk bottles on the step again :-D

bluebell · Post by **bluebell** » 14 Jan 2009, 08:42

Agree with you vyxxn, but we had a problem getting milk delivered. Milkman wasn't delivering till about 10 a.m and then by the time I was getting home (on days when we did have a summer) milk was off.

Plus you feel good about keeping someone in a job )t'

hfbinnie · Post by **hfbinnie** » 14 Jan 2009, 08:45

My children were talking about this thing called 'the milkman' yesterday. Whilst I was explaining what that 'rare creature' was I also mentioned that this 'new' idea of recycling is not so new. It was a natural way of life 30 years ago with for instance the returning of pop bottles and leaving the empty milk bottles out for collection and the Rag Bone man who would collect most things from you every week, and sometimes pay you for the goods. they were amazed and came up with the best line ever.

"so every one used to recycle but have forgotten how to do so"

I had to agree with that one!

Post by **Richard** » 14 Jan 2009, 09:46

Ah, days of future passed !

We have a Milkman come down the lane to the end house - at 3am ! We also have the occasional visit from the 'modern Rag and Bone Man' (basically 'Wanderers'), but they're OK and I usually find them a few bits of rubbish.

Oh for the days of "Milko", the chat on the doorstep and Gold Topped Milk spoilt only by the birds pecking it if you weren't quick enough bringing it in.

stace · Post by **stace** » 14 Jan 2009, 09:48

We had a rag And Bone man calling yesterday!

"ANY OLD IRON" Not heard it for years! Reminded me of Steptoe!!

Stace

kate egg · Post by **kate egg** » 14 Jan 2009, 10:13

We have always had a milkman, he comes about 4am, I know its dearer than the big supermarkets and sometimes we have to buy more cos we do get through a lot (he delivers 14 pints a week) :!:

Not seen a rag and bone man for donkeys years, do they really still call any old iron????

Stig · Post by **Stig** » 14 Jan 2009, 10:22

Ah.. owning Steptoe's yard would be a dream job (unless I had to live in it with my Dad!)
No boss, great big horse to talk to, fab old stuff to nosey around in. That junk they had would be worth a bomb today!

stace · Post by **stace** » 14 Jan 2009, 10:24

Yes Kate he was around the street yesterday as i was cleaning out the girls!

Thats how i heard him LOL

stace

kate egg · Post by **kate egg** » 14 Jan 2009, 10:24

One mans junk is definitely someone else's treasure these days more than ever!

Post by **Richard** » 14 Jan 2009, 10:26

Old cars. I got more for my Ford Fiesta for scrap than I paid for it !!

As a matter of interest, how much more is delivered Milk ?

kate egg · Post by **kate egg** » 14 Jan 2009, 10:30

I think its about 55p a pint, I cannot remember as I get a bill every 4 or 5 weeks. This works out at Â£1.10 for 2 pints and I think its about 90p a litre in the shops, not a lot to pay for the convenience and not having all that plastic to get rid of.

stace · Post by **stace** » 14 Jan 2009, 10:35

I Buy 6 Ltr bottle from Son Of Morris thats about Â£2.26 at the moment!

Remember Kate you also pay for Delivery!

Stace Sorry thats a 6 pinter! :oops:

kate egg · Post by **kate egg** » 14 Jan 2009, 10:38

Its 57p a pint (inc delivery), just checked. So 6 pints would be Â£3.42 so over a pound more than from Mr Morris, but it means we don't run out and the lucky chap still has a job!

stace · Post by **stace** » 14 Jan 2009, 10:43

I would love a Milkman Kate!

Not seen one around this area in years!

When i first moved here in 1982 we had one, but they then got rid of alot of the rounds and eventually they didnt bother!

Stace

jo68 · Post by **jo68** » 14 Jan 2009, 10:43

im the same as bluebell i had it deliverd but then a new milkman came and he wasnt getting the milk to us until 10 or 11 am and i had to throw alot away so i dont get it anymore.

jo x