What cut backs have you made recently?

What cut backs have you made recently?

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cadmunkey

478 posts

91 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2022
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r3g said:
Neighbour has got shut of their dog of 7 years. Thought it was quiet over the past couple of weeks as it yaps at the sound of a pin dropping a mile away and is generally a pain in the arse. Apparently it was costing too much to keep so they sent it off to a rescue centre. Feel sorry for the dog but can't say I'm sad to see the back of it.

They've still got the cat for now, but they've said if cat food goes up much more that will be going as well.
Utterly heartless, can't believe they can't make a few small personal cutbacks to keep a family pet. The dog will be mourning its owners at the moment but I am glad it will end up in a better home.

Red9zero

7,111 posts

59 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2022
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paulguitar said:
neil1jnr said:
So, over £6k/month net household income yet you have started taking less showers??
Fewer showers.

teacher
Golden showers. Even cheaper.

Kickstart

1,063 posts

239 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2022
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r3g said:
Neighbour has got shut of their dog of 7 years. Thought it was quiet over the past couple of weeks as it yaps at the sound of a pin dropping a mile away and is generally a pain in the arse. Apparently it was costing too much to keep so they sent it off to a rescue centre. Feel sorry for the dog but can't say I'm sad to see the back of it.

They've still got the cat for now, but they've said if cat food goes up much more that will be going as well.
I think Mrs K would get rid of me long before the dog…

GT3Manthey

4,560 posts

51 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2022
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cadmunkey said:
Utterly heartless, can't believe they can't make a few small personal cutbacks to keep a family pet. The dog will be mourning its owners at the moment but I am glad it will end up in a better home.
I couldn’t agree more .

Clearly not pet lovers from the outset . wkers

Black AMG45s

740 posts

161 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2022
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Very sad about getting rid of pets

GT3Manthey

4,560 posts

51 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2022
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anonymous said:
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Any pet lover wouldn’t do that.


SD_1

7,266 posts

160 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2022
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We budget 400 per month for 2 of us, including alcohol and household products, but tend to average around 300 and that is not trying to cut back or limit ourselves. Meal planning goes a very long way for both limiting food waste and keeping the spend sensible.

Ed Moses

618 posts

122 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2022
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anonymous said:
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A proper first world problem for Pistonheads.

fanders

30 posts

46 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2022
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DT1975 said:
nickfrog said:
Sounds like amazing value. How long does the washing take to dry? Any chance of a photo? (doesn't have to include the missus)
Ha no worries. Here it is. The missus chucked the clothes rack out it with some dog towels on it but I'll string some lines up. Its just basic, it will get the afternoon sun so hoping we can just leave it out there and forget if the weathers bad. also gets a decent breeze down there. No idea on drying time yet. I'm tempted to extend it down to the shed

Looks good, but where does the water from rainfall go?


GT3Manthey

4,560 posts

51 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2022
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anonymous said:
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You know what I jumped in too quickly and you’re right I don’t know their situation.

As a dog lover I just imagined the heartbreak dog must have felt and being confined to a kennel but it’s upsetting for them too I dare say.

Apologies

Mazinbrum

942 posts

180 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2022
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Spurred on by ever increasing leccy prices we bought an air fryer.
Two days in but It’s been a revelation, home made scotch eggs with runny yolks tonight, wish we’d bought one ages ago!

DT1975

492 posts

30 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2022
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fanders said:
Looks good, but where does the water from rainfall go?
It was never going to be waterproof as it was a quick budget fix to dry washing, park the bikes, leave the boots aside. I've chucked some all weather sealant down both channels so will drain down towards the far end or seep down the walls. It poured down today and all good..£100 remember :-)

Whistle

1,428 posts

135 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2022
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DT1975 said:
It was never going to be waterproof as it was a quick budget fix to dry washing, park the bikes, leave the boots aside. I've chucked some all weather sealant down both channels so will drain down towards the far end or seep down the walls. It poured down today and all good..£100 remember :-)
Next door is going to have a damp problem very soon.

mikeiow

5,471 posts

132 months

Tuesday 23rd August 2022
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Mazinbrum said:
Spurred on by ever increasing leccy prices we bought an air fryer.
Two days in but It’s been a revelation, home made scotch eggs with runny yolks tonight, wish we’d bought one ages ago!
They are very very good, eh!
I highly recommend the £54 Costco jobbie… delicious chips, roasties, veggies, & our inventive son has done some tasty coated halloumi strips!

Do you have the recipe for the scotch eggs? If we can make a veggie version, they sound great!

GT3Manthey

4,560 posts

51 months

Wednesday 24th August 2022
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anonymous said:
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Very sadly I think you are right . Kennels are going to become overwhelmed with stray and disowned dogs. Makes me very sad.

Costs- yes that’s the issue.
We pay £60 per month just for our dogs insurance & then there’s a £500 excess with any claim.

I’ve no idea tbh what we spend on her food & treats but I’d estimate another £50 a month.



r3g

3,388 posts

26 months

Wednesday 24th August 2022
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Can see the UK becoming like less-developed countries where there are tons of stray dogs and cats roaming around everywhere.

GT3Manthey

4,560 posts

51 months

Wednesday 24th August 2022
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r3g said:
Can see the UK becoming like less-developed countries where there are tons of stray dogs and cats roaming around everywhere.
And bins lying on the streets with these recent strikes.

Appalling really

r3g

3,388 posts

26 months

Wednesday 24th August 2022
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GT3Manthey said:
And bins lying on the streets with these recent strikes.

Appalling really
They are on strike? I hadn't actually noticed any difference hehe . Probably because the previously weekly collection round here is now every fortnight, although they can't even manage that and only come when they can be arsed. Remind me again what I'm paying CT for, which has gone up another 4% ?

The real "cutbacks" we all need to be making is stop paying taxes and get these parasites out of power and string them up from lamp posts.

paulguitar

23,967 posts

115 months

Wednesday 24th August 2022
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r3g said:
The real "cutbacks" we all need to be making is stop paying taxes and get these parasites out of power and string them up from lamp posts.
yikes

RogerDodgerSuperTodger

4,526 posts

188 months

Wednesday 24th August 2022
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paulguitar said:
r3g said:
The real "cutbacks" we all need to be making is stop paying taxes and get these parasites out of power and string them up from lamp posts.
yikes
Over 545 posts in 4 months! Hit the ground running like a returning banned poster hehe