I'm not buying it

[Tigger]

Well - I may be the Imelda Marcus of the shoe world (over 200 pairs) and a big buyer of books and magazines, but I've never owned a new, pristine, fridge, freezer, washer, dryer or dishwasher in 31 years of marriage.

Is that a redeeming feature?

Please?

[The Grock in the Frock]

well ive just read this artical and dont know if ive totaly missed something,but what is this woman about i understand that lots of us buy for the sake of buying and we dont really need things,but does this woman really need a cleaning lady?isnt that a lux? i totaly agree with you o.b and im not tight fisted either.
newspapers-watch the t.v
underwere-im sure her knickers will last for a year
videos and d.v.ds- read a book or play a family game
wine- make your own
prof mags-go the libary

[Chantal]

I think the fact that we've (I hope) already got compost heaps means we're already on the right track. I'm still not sure about all those shoes Tigger.

I read in today's local paper that our Council have just expanded the paper collection scheme to include cards, yellow pages, telephone directories, brown envelopes etc etc which is brilliant news. To be honest I already recycle all my cards by giving them to a friend who makes her own cards. She cannibalises them and makes the most amazing Christmas and birthday cards. However, those flipping directories have always been a problem.

I have a cleaner Grock and although it could be regarded as a luxury I certainly don't see her that way. She cleans the surfaces and vacuums in my house for 3 hours a week which frees me to spend my precious spare time in the garden or on the plot. As I work 9-5 and until recently I also worked several evenings a week, plus college (and
Tim works stupid hours), I am happy to spend a few quid to indulge my gardening passion. I think that what I can do at the plot in that time more than outweighs the expense and if I had a house full of kids, even more so. My quality of life is so improved by having cleaner that I am seriously worried about her retiring.

[oldherbaceous]

Dear Chantal, just to let you know, if your cleaner retires, i'm pretty good with a hoover.

[Malk]

Chantal, would your cleaner mind coming up to Scotland on her days off? I would love to not have to clean the toilet or do the floors.

[The Grock in the Frock]

o.b why are you sooo good with a hoover,R.S.A.P

[oldherbaceous]

Because i know it will get me in the good books.
I'm no good at dusting though.