The cost of living... what can we do?

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by Fat Controller, Aug 26, 2022.

  1. Jack McHammocklashing

    Jack McHammocklashing Sludgemariner

    Joined:
    May 29, 2011
    Messages:
    4,416
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Ex Civil Serpent
    Location:
    Fife Scotland
    Ratings:
    +7,341
    Did you know that if you are not using a room and swith the light off you will save on your bill
    Did you know that if you turn down your heating to half you will save on your bill by 30%
    Did you know that you can use a roll of fabric across the bottom of your door it may stop draughts
    Did you know that if you use your shower for half the usual time you will save 30% of your bill
    Did you know that using an old army great coat on top of your dovet you will be warmer

    All those over 50 do not need to answer
     
    • Funny Funny x 4
    • Like Like x 2
    • CanadianLori

      CanadianLori Total Gardener

      Joined:
      Sep 20, 2015
      Messages:
      9,840
      Occupation:
      Battle Axe
      Location:
      Oakville, Ontario, Canada Zone 5A
      Ratings:
      +31,328
      And when you are finished baking and have turned the element off, leave the oven door open to let the heat dissipate into the room.
       
      • Agree Agree x 2
      • Like Like x 1
      • shiney

        shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

        Joined:
        Jul 3, 2006
        Messages:
        62,946
        Gender:
        Male
        Occupation:
        Retired - Last Century!!!
        Location:
        Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
        Ratings:
        +122,480
        Does it have to be an old one? :scratch:

        So I should use it once every two months instead of once a month. :ideaIPB:
         
        • Funny Funny x 4
        • NigelJ

          NigelJ Total Gardener

          Joined:
          Jan 31, 2012
          Messages:
          6,612
          Gender:
          Male
          Occupation:
          Mad Scientist
          Location:
          Paignton Devon
          Ratings:
          +22,571
          Got a timely reminder from my motor insurer (20% increase in premium) it pays to shop around.
           
          • Agree Agree x 1
          • Informative Informative x 1
          • shiney

            shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

            Joined:
            Jul 3, 2006
            Messages:
            62,946
            Gender:
            Male
            Occupation:
            Retired - Last Century!!!
            Location:
            Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
            Ratings:
            +122,480
            It certainly does! I usually shop around by phone and get a much better deal by haggling. Last year I didn't get offered too good a deal by any of them so, for the first time, I tried a comparison site. On confused dot com I got a really good deal (I'm fussy about the terms and conditions) from Flow who are the online part of LV. It was 40% cheaper than LV with exactly the same cover. It was also nearly 20% cheaper than any other quote from a reputable company.
             
          • pete

            pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

            Joined:
            Jan 9, 2005
            Messages:
            50,492
            Gender:
            Male
            Occupation:
            Retired
            Location:
            Mid Kent
            Ratings:
            +92,099
            I usually pay around £300 car insurance, last year someone said try the NFU.
            They took all my details and came up with well over £1000.:yikes:
             
            • Funny Funny x 1
            • JWK

              JWK Gardener Staff Member

              Joined:
              Jun 3, 2008
              Messages:
              32,104
              Gender:
              Male
              Location:
              Surrey
              Ratings:
              +49,000
              NFU @pete! Do you drive a tractor ?
               
              • Funny Funny x 2
              • pete

                pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

                Joined:
                Jan 9, 2005
                Messages:
                50,492
                Gender:
                Male
                Occupation:
                Retired
                Location:
                Mid Kent
                Ratings:
                +92,099
                You don't have to, but it helps.
                 
                • Funny Funny x 1
                • JWK

                  JWK Gardener Staff Member

                  Joined:
                  Jun 3, 2008
                  Messages:
                  32,104
                  Gender:
                  Male
                  Location:
                  Surrey
                  Ratings:
                  +49,000
                  NFU stands for No Flipping Use, that's the polite version ;)
                   
                  • Funny Funny x 3
                  • Agree Agree x 1
                  • pete

                    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

                    Joined:
                    Jan 9, 2005
                    Messages:
                    50,492
                    Gender:
                    Male
                    Occupation:
                    Retired
                    Location:
                    Mid Kent
                    Ratings:
                    +92,099
                    I had a mate whose wife worked for the insurance side of the NFU and he said they were worth a try and open for business from everyone not just farmers.
                     
                    • Like Like x 1
                    • Jiffy

                      Jiffy The Match is on Fire

                      Joined:
                      Aug 25, 2011
                      Messages:
                      11,507
                      Occupation:
                      Pyro
                      Location:
                      Retired Next To The Bonfire in UK
                      Ratings:
                      +32,998
                      Just don't have a bang with a tractor!!!!!
                       
                      • Funny Funny x 2
                      • Jocko

                        Jocko Guided by my better half.

                        Joined:
                        Jan 2, 2022
                        Messages:
                        2,417
                        Gender:
                        Male
                        Occupation:
                        Retired engineer. Now Vice CEO of the garden.
                        Location:
                        Danderhall on southern edge of Edinburgh. Zone 8a.
                        Ratings:
                        +6,782
                        I got a quote from NFU as well. Ridiculously high price. More than the car was worth.
                         
                        • Informative Informative x 1
                        • shiney

                          shiney President, Grumpy Old Men's Club Staff Member

                          Joined:
                          Jul 3, 2006
                          Messages:
                          62,946
                          Gender:
                          Male
                          Occupation:
                          Retired - Last Century!!!
                          Location:
                          Herts/Essex border. Zone 8b
                          Ratings:
                          +122,480
                          NFU quoted me £770 last year and I got exactly the same cover from Flow for £236 and vouchers for once a month car wash from Confused dot com through whom I did the deal.
                           
                          • Like Like x 3
                          • Clueless 1 v2

                            Clueless 1 v2 Total Gardener

                            Joined:
                            Jun 26, 2022
                            Messages:
                            2,038
                            Gender:
                            Male
                            Ratings:
                            +2,769
                            The heat will dissipate into the room anyway. Basic physics, it has to go somewhere. It'll just take a lot longer with the door shut.
                             
                          • HarryS

                            HarryS Eternally Optimistic Gardener

                            Joined:
                            Aug 28, 2010
                            Messages:
                            8,906
                            Gender:
                            Male
                            Occupation:
                            Retired
                            Location:
                            Wigan
                            Ratings:
                            +16,248
                            I have been with LV for the past two years, as they maintained the price. Never heard of Flow, I'll have a look when the insurance is due.
                             
                          Loading...

                          Share This Page

                          1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
                            By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
                            Dismiss Notice