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Recession money-saving tips

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    Recession money-saving tips

    As I have always been a tightwad, even in the good times, I won't be changing my life drastically. However some of you younger silly spendthrifts may need some tips on how to cope.
    Post your tips here

    Tip 1: Get your booze at Aldi, Lidl or Morrisson. They have some excellent wines and spirits at prices not much more than the hypermarkets in Calais.
    There is a very dry Prosecco at Lidl for £1.49. Perfect summer tipple.
    Hard Brexit now!
    #prayfornodeal

    #2
    use both sides of the bog paper.
    Originally posted by BolshieBastard
    You're fulfilling a business role not partaking in a rock and roll concert.

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      #3
      Tip 2. Quit smoking, loser. If you smoke you are weak. Simple as that.
      Last edited by sasguru; 15 July 2008, 08:33.
      Hard Brexit now!
      #prayfornodeal

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        #4
        Tip 3: Change your car to one of the ultra economical models or better still ditch it altogether.
        Hard Brexit now!
        #prayfornodeal

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          #5
          Wear a pullover indoors in Winter instead of heating the whole house to Mediterranean temperatures.

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            #6
            Originally posted by lambrini_socialist View Post
            use both sides of the bog paper.
            Yes. Socialists, save on bog paper by using the same piece for after you speak and after you crap.
            Hard Brexit now!
            #prayfornodeal

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              #7
              Wash every other day or less.
              How did this happen? Who's to blame? Well certainly there are those more responsible than others, and they will be held accountable, but again truth be told, if you're looking for the guilty, you need only look into a mirror.

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                #8
                1. Visit nearby relatives and invite yourself to dinner.
                2. Visit confused elderly people and convince them that you are related (invite yourself to dinner)
                3. Steal milk from other peoples doorsteps
                4. Keep a lookout for food tasting stands at the local supermarket, and keep going back for more
                Confusion is a natural state of being

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                  #9
                  Don't wear expensive clothes indoors. Change into something cheap / hard wearing when you get home.

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                    #10
                    Wear each shirt for two days (but ffs dont tell anyone on CUK)








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