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Tuesday, 27 January 2015

SPEND, SPEND, SPEND ……….




Had to have four new tyres on my TT = £210.00 each

Had to have it serviced = £300

Had to have an MOT = £54.85

Had to pay the gas bill = I'm not telling you !!


Thank goodness petrol has gone down !!!!




I think a diet of bread and water for a while, don't you !!!










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Jackie
Posted by Jacqueline @ HOME at 11:21
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33 comments:

  1. Lynne27 January 2015 at 12:36

    Just money though . . . right?
    My motto . . . "You can never ever do enough for yourself!"
    Happy you have "some bread!"

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    1. Jacqueline @ HOME27 January 2015 at 23:07

      It had to be done Lynne ….. I haven't spent much on it so,it was time !! XXXX

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  2. Rachel Phillips27 January 2015 at 12:53

    Hi Jackie, missed you on Sunday! I posted about Arsenal's win and only Cro commented, can you believe!!! Cars, they do run away with the money don't they? Pay up and forget it as quickly as possible I say. Have a nice chardonnay tonight, or better still a bottle of Champagne, and think yourself lucky Spurs can now concentrate on the League! Rachelxxx

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    1. Jacqueline @ HOME27 January 2015 at 23:12

      Hi Rachel,
      Re Arsenal ….. it wasn't sour grapes…… was out a lot over the last few days !!
      I know that my tyres are expensive but, they needed changing and pay up, I did, with good grace !!! I have made January an alcohol free month { I do that now and again !! } XXXX

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  3. Jane and Lance Hattatt27 January 2015 at 16:36

    Darling Jackie,

    It is only money!

    Now, of course, if only you could do away with a car altogether, what a saving that would be! But, we have to say that a mental image of you in your sports car, top down.....so much more stylish in winter.....hair wrapped in anElizabeth Taylor style turban against the wind leaves us thinking that the expense is well worth it. Turn down the gas!

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    1. Jacqueline @ HOME27 January 2015 at 23:16

      Dear Jane and Lance,
      Pay up, I did but, the price of my tyres is always a shock, especially when they all need changing !! …. and, as I have heated seats, I have been known to put the top down in winter …. hair blowing free though !!
      Haha …… the thermostat shall be turned down a tad !!! XXXX

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  4. Carol27 January 2015 at 17:20

    Oh how I know the feeling, Jackie! Rice and beans are a nice cheap meal, too."I love you once, I love you twice, I love you more than beans and rice!"
    I cannot wait until the weather is better so I can get back on my bike - fortunate that we live in this small town where we can get nearly everywhere we need to go that way.

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    1. Jacqueline @ HOME27 January 2015 at 23:18

      I shall add rice and beans to the menu Carol !!!! XXXX

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  5. Unknown27 January 2015 at 17:53

    Oh, Jackie...enjoy your bread and water ;) and not forgetting your gorgeous car!

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    1. Jacqueline @ HOME27 January 2015 at 23:20

      Maybe I could add a meagre piece of cheese to the bread on Sunday Catherine ? !!!!!! XXXX

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  6. Tom Stephenson27 January 2015 at 18:39

    £210 each?!

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  7. It's me27 January 2015 at 18:47

    Hahahahaha................you make me smile today.....dream on Darling.....love Ria...x!

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  8. Britta27 January 2015 at 20:26

    Nothing against a little bread and butter - when your beautiful car drives you to the coast, you enjoy the seaside, and then you are hungry - all can be luxury.

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    1. Jacqueline @ HOME27 January 2015 at 23:23

      I'm not sure that I can afford the butter Britta !!!!!! haha XXXX

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  9. Unknown27 January 2015 at 20:31

    Oh it's a nightmare isn't it? I took my car in a few weeks ago, £220 they told me on the phone, in between getting in my car and arriving at the garage, they added on over £220. Wasn't too pleased I can tell you. Now I must change energy suppliers..... hmphhhh xxxx

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    1. Jacqueline @ HOME27 January 2015 at 23:24

      Oh Amy ……. change garage as well, I think !! XXXX

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  10. Cathi27 January 2015 at 22:41

    Oh believe me I know how you feel - but this week it wasn't my car, it was dental surgery. My wallet will be hurting for awhile after that one haha. i hope all is well with you and your family, dear Jackie. I will be coming to your town in mid June - I can't wait!!! Love and hugs to you! xxoo

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  11. Jacqueline @ HOME27 January 2015 at 23:30

    Oh Cathi ….. I forgot to add in my post that I had to have some dental treament too. That was a bit of a heart stopping moment when they told me how much it would be !!
    Hope that you and Alex are well too Cathi. XXXX

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  12. elaine 28 January 2015 at 08:12

    It would probably be cheaper to take taxis everywhere than run a car - they are becoming a real luxury. Unfortunately I live in the back of beyond with no bus service so a car is essential.

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    1. Jacqueline @ HOME28 January 2015 at 13:08

      I read a which report once who said that it eally is cheaper to go everywhere in taxis Elaine ….. not as much fun though !!! XXXX

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  13. LaPouyette28 January 2015 at 12:06

    Poor Jackie!
    Been through this recently with 2 old cars....! One thing after the other.
    Shall I send you a nice piece of Foie Gras and Magret de Canard????? - Ha-Ha :)
    xxxkarin

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    1. Jacqueline @ HOME28 January 2015 at 13:13

      A nice piece of Foie Gras would be very welcome Karin …… would go nicely with the bread !!!! XXXX

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  14. Cro Magnon28 January 2015 at 14:04

    4 Tyres for the Compact Royce cost me €200, and you pay more than that for just one. If you need a food parcel, I'll get together with LaPouyette and we'll make up a hamper.

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    1. Jacqueline @ HOME28 January 2015 at 14:28

      I bought my car three years ago …….. have never had a soft top so thought it could be my swan song as far as cars go Cro !!!! …. and, they didn't do me over …. I bought two from a friends son who sells tyres and the other two from the garage that has serviced our cars for a long time and both quoted me the same price. I could have got cheaper ones but, these will last longer.
      A hamper from you and Karin would be delicious but, I think we will manage a bit of scrag end for the weekend !!!! haha. XXXX

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  15. Mise28 January 2015 at 20:27

    My God, Jacqueline, surely you are not going to have to forego a sequinned new dress in tulle?

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    1. Jacqueline @ HOME28 January 2015 at 20:57

      Mise …. I'm afraid that I am. Maybe a plain tulle tutu without the sequins this year ! …. and no meat for the foreseeable future !! XXXX

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  16. helen tilston29 January 2015 at 03:55

    Hello Jackie
    It looks like lean times for you. Bread and water is it? May I suggest you don a sack cloth and pray also. It seems all good leaders fast and pray. If you were here in Florida I would certainly be willing to accompany you on midnight raids of orange groves and we could poach some fish too.

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    1. Jacqueline @ HOME30 January 2015 at 11:57

      Free oranges and fish would be good Helen …… these hair shirts really itch !!!!!! XXXX

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  17. Madelief30 January 2015 at 18:07

    Oh I know Jackie. The same here! Don't think I can miss the chocolate!!!

    Hope next month will be better! Enjoy your bread and water (sorry :-)

    Love,

    Madelief x

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    1. Jacqueline @ HOME30 January 2015 at 18:58

      Haha Madelief ……. I think that we might be able to do a little better than bread and water !!
      Have a lovely weekend …… gardening ????? XXXX

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  18. Lori31 January 2015 at 00:49

    I hope you set some money aside for cocktails! We have had quite a month as well ~ here's hoping for a better February. Cheers to you my friend. xo

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