tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post4289496238745990110..comments2024-03-15T05:41:57.261+00:00Comments on Frugal Blog: Feeling Lost on the Road to Financial FreedomNYK in Frugaldomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01702184851369212088noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-48380929133855773292012-12-23T19:21:13.471+00:002012-12-23T19:21:13.471+00:00Vix, I think we can create a fun, frugal lifestyle...Vix, I think we can create a fun, frugal lifestyle almost anywhere we choose and in any situation. Supportive friends are invaluable and, as you so rightly say, the Internet is GOOD. It's a huge source of information, entertainment and fab for interacting with like-minded others. <br /><br />Best wishes to you and hubby for the festive season and the year to come, I hope the sun shines for you. Keep on fighting that good fight and (hugs) back at you. :)NYK in Frugaldomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01702184851369212088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-92164541158149707732012-12-23T19:12:00.852+00:002012-12-23T19:12:00.852+00:00Hi Sue, there are so many people fall foul of the ...Hi Sue, there are so many people fall foul of the mid-winter blues that it's nice to hopefully cheer a few up if possible. With winter solstice now behind us, the (hopefully) brighter days help get us in the mood for spring. Here's hoping we all see some sunshine soon and if our struggles are uphill, it's easy enough to keep everything rolling along in bottom gear. Maybe that's the relevance of the hare with my Druid friends?! A reminder that we shouldn't forget about the tortoise, who'll be waking up from winter slumber in the not too distant future! LOLNYK in Frugaldomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01702184851369212088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-23308222832006455792012-12-23T17:19:00.978+00:002012-12-23T17:19:00.978+00:00I have also been on that rocky road then ended up...I have also been on that rocky road then ended up stuck in a cul-de-sac - Hubby is now disabled and has cancer and life is very difficult but we still have our sense of humour and our bliss( our grandson) so will carry on fighting the good fight. Many of our days are spent in the house which is good for saving money! and we rarely get bored with crafts books, jigsaws and the good old internet. I have made some very supportive and helpful friends on here and love to read blogs like yours which are honest, funny and sometimes sad.I love being at home after years of long hours, hard physical graft and the dreaded bus home. Lets all look forward to a Good Year ahead - with some sunshine if possible! Hugs Vix Ginnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13542076495096610149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-46568990199942312812012-12-22T17:36:18.670+00:002012-12-22T17:36:18.670+00:00Nice that you are offering support, sometimes a bi...Nice that you are offering support, sometimes a bit of support from a like minded soul really helps. It's always lovely to know you are not the only one on a long and windy road.<br /><br />She will hopefully be back to her usual brilliant positive self. We are all here for her, I hope she knows this.<br /><br />Sue xxSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-27109099165348109482012-12-22T12:34:40.718+00:002012-12-22T12:34:40.718+00:00Gill, don't worry about it. I live in a corner...Gill, don't worry about it. I live in a corner of Scotland where there are very few Scottish households, the rest English. (I call it 'Little England') I houseshare with an English person - we speak totally different languages and have completely different words and meanings for many things - it can be funny, but most times, it's not.NYK in Frugaldomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01702184851369212088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-1102207953143641262012-12-22T12:23:20.964+00:002012-12-22T12:23:20.964+00:00sorry I missed that. I also forget the different ...sorry I missed that. I also forget the different names for everything in the UK. It's funny despite that fact we all speak English we have different names for different things. Guess I have been in Canada too long!!!<br /><br />Gill :0)Gill - That British Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456247587052149765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-77354537219057694122012-12-22T11:39:29.906+00:002012-12-22T11:39:29.906+00:00Who needs road signs, all roads lead from same poi...Who needs road signs, all roads lead from same point of origin to same point of final destination, it's taking the fun routes in between that makes life interesting. Agreed, I've taken some really rocky roads, some tediously boring ones and some downright scary ones, but they're still heading the same direction. I just need to work out how to apply the brakes before I hit 50, 60, 70...! LOLNYK in Frugaldomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01702184851369212088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-12554662397932001032012-12-22T11:35:30.281+00:002012-12-22T11:35:30.281+00:00No need to insure contents, but buildings insuranc...No need to insure contents, but buildings insurance is compulsory on mortgaged property. No mortgage here, but better safe than sorry. If you check back, mortgage & buildings insurance, rent and council tax are deducted at start of the budget, as they're pretty much beyond our control - we need to pay them - so <br />aren't normally counted in the challenge budget. I'm only attempting to fit in the council tax in 2013 to challenge myself more. :)NYK in Frugaldomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01702184851369212088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-15208232329313059502012-12-21T22:05:43.879+00:002012-12-21T22:05:43.879+00:00NYK - I think I know who you are supporting and sh...NYK - I think I know who you are supporting and she sounds as though she does need a little lift back up. Yup, it's not an easy nor straightforward path. We took that path in 2002 and are still looking for the roadsigns...<br /><br />Regarding NOT having a conventional 9 to 5 job, listening to Radio 2 traffic reports - especially when it's the rush hour - now THAT makes me smile. My commute is to shrug on my dressing gown and pad downstairs to the computer. Love it.Vintage Maisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00929038050028476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7872493581238440851.post-78785647858129116632012-12-21T21:40:53.004+00:002012-12-21T21:40:53.004+00:00I had a question, do you not have to insure your h...I had a question, do you not have to insure your home in case it's damaged or burns down?<br /><br />Gill in CanadaGill - That British Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456247587052149765noreply@blogger.com