Trevor S 2,003 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 He'd be a bit expensive and Mrs Bubblewrap might not take to kindly to it either... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomlinson 879 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Being a poor sort of fisherman who knows, it isn't advisable to send your hook away for sharpening. It's too expensive and takes a long time in returning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
colly0410 1,181 Posted August 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 I was going to say 'use a charity shop to save dosh' but they don't seem to be so cheap anymore. You can buy new stuff cheaper at Asda, Tesco, Matalan or Primark. Mind you charity shops sometimes have a £1 or 50P rails & I always have a butchers on there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
colly0410 1,181 Posted August 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 wrap bubblewrap up for a Christmas present. That's a good idea, Mother-in-law loves popping that stuff, it'll keep her amused for hours & it wont cost me owt.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Dumpster diving is a popular passtime over here in big cities, save a load on what you can find in them. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisB 150 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Water the garden with your bath water. You can do that but it's a two person job and the tin bath bends alarmingly in the middle while you're carrying it! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 And it's heavy too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 As I am on a water meter, if rain is in short supply all washing up water goes on the garden. Also I switch off ALL appliances not in use. I grudge the utilities companies every half farthing. Just like they are greedy bar stewards. I used to work with people on the railway who used to fill flasks from the boiler at work to use for their home all day. Now that is TIGHT! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Here's one of mine: An old car wheel found at a dump, used as a hose reel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Home made bag clips are a must for the skinflint. First go to the local clothes chop and scrounge some trouser hangers. They are pleased to get rid of them for nothing. Then: https://picasaweb.google.com/paul.simonite/BagClips?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCPr0jsKg4uGnaw&feat=directlink Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 My grandparents used old newspaper cut into squares as toilet paper. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 Make holes in the corner of the wad of newspapers, and thread a string loop through to hang on a nail, back of the bog door. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted August 13, 2014 Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 All that ink will rub off Mick, not like the "old days" LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 If you take a bottle of Avon "Skin so soft" and spray it onto a photograph - the ink melts and runs off! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted August 14, 2014 Report Share Posted August 14, 2014 Save money on an expensive audio recorder by finding one in teh hedgerow outside your house. I did this the other week. In order to find its owner I played the recorded material but found no clues. Alternatively, Find an relatively expensive compact camera on a mountainside. I did this in April but despite adverts in hill walking magazines, paper and internet postings never found the owner. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
colly0410 1,181 Posted September 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2014 How to cut your gas bill in half: Get a pair of scissors & cut it in two = sorted... I'll get me coat.. 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
colly0410 1,181 Posted October 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Dumpster diving is a popular passtime over here in big cities, save a load on what you can find in them. I wonder if 'dumpster diving' is illegal in the UK? It wouldn't surprise me if it is.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
colly0410 1,181 Posted November 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Went in Bulwell library & it was chocko with people just sitting there, bet they went in to keep warm & turn the home heating off, good for them.. Get in a taxi, tell driver to go in reverse, meter will go backwards, fare will be negative, driver will have to give you money, repeat & become rich.. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 I once knew someone who was that tight he made Auntie Wainwright positively generous Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 I knew him too. He had an outdoor activity business that relied on volunteer help to succeed. He was so tight that he would even buy his helpers a pint after an eight hour session in the hills. His business eventually failed as his helpers all got piss*d off with working hard for no recognition whatsoever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Was that a pint each or a pint between all of them ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,328 Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Not even one between them - and I know, I was one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
colly0410 1,181 Posted November 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 They still do black & white TV licences: Turn colour down on telly then super glue knob/button in place. When BBC cops turn up show them what you've done & they will say "oh how clever, jolly good show what-what-what, carry on old chap, tally ho" & they'll bu**er off & leave you alone. & you've saved a few bob.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 You want to wear your duck suit when they call. They'd pi55 off far quicker. LOL 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 #48 don't have a T.V. They will still knock on your door Then you can charge them for a "guided tour" of your property. You could make a fortune as they will need more than one visit before they believe you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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