I have now commenced being thrifty. any tips?

[World's End Stella]

Yes, stop it.

Being healthy is good within limits, of course. But saving money for the sake of it is silly.

Money isn't worth anything until you spend it, as they say.

[Ash]

Yes, stop it.

Being healthy is good within limits, of course. But saving money for the sake of it is silly.

Money isn't worth anything until you spend it, as they say.

Ah, but those of us who aren't working for the thieving pirates that call themselves the financial sector need to scrimp and save to afford somewhere decent to live, you see.

As for being healthy - we have seen evidence that living too healthily can clearly lead to people being so smug and self-satisfied that they start sniffing their own farts.

[World's End Stella]

Ah, but those of us who aren't working for the thieving pirates that call themselves the financial sector need to scrimp and save to afford somewhere decent to live, you see.

As for being healthy - we have seen evidence that living too healthily can clearly lead to people being so smug and self-satisfied that they start sniffing their own farts.

That isn't - by my definition - being thrifty. That is living within ones means, perfectly acceptable.

Being thrifty/tight/mean to me is saving money for the sake of it even though you don't have to. My brother-in-law, as an example. Horrible tight tw@t who is more than happy to steam into my wine and food but would never invite someone over and who is always last to the bar when we go down the pub at Xmas. This despite he and his wife both being well employed in the architecture sector with no children to pay for.

He's from Yorkshire, you see.

[Pokster]

That isn't - by my definition - being thrifty. That is living within ones means, perfectly acceptable.

Being thrifty/tight/mean to me is saving money for the sake of it even though you don't have to. My brother-in-law, as an example. Horrible tight tw@t who is more than happy to steam into my wine and food but would never invite someone over and who is always last to the bar when we go down the pub at Xmas. This despite he and his wife both being well employed in the architecture sector with no children to pay for.

He's from Yorkshire, you see.

So he is sensible with money... and knows a soft touch when he sees one.. shrood imo

[Sir C]

That isn't - by my definition - being thrifty. That is living within ones means, perfectly acceptable.

Being thrifty/tight/mean to me is saving money for the sake of it even though you don't have to. My brother-in-law, as an example. Horrible tight tw@t who is more than happy to steam into my wine and food but would never invite someone over and who is always last to the bar when we go down the pub at Xmas. This despite he and his wife both being well employed in the architecture sector with no children to pay for.

He's from Yorkshire, you see.

I've spent a lifetime being profligate. Now that I've decided to get off the treadmill, I'm as tight as a duck's árse. For example, I've just booked flights with Vietnam Airways because they were £1,000 cheaper than BA. £1,000 each. That's £2,000 for the retirement fund.

[Herbert Augustus Chapman]

I've spent a lifetime being profligate. Now that I've decided to get off the treadmill, I'm as tight as a duck's árse. For example, I've just booked flights with Vietnam Airways because they were £1,000 cheaper than BA. £1,000 each. That's £2,000 for the retirement fund.

And with Vietnam Airways they bring the kids to you shortly after take-off so you can get noncing straight away

[Sir C]

And with Vietnam Airways they bring the kids to you shortly after take-off so you can get noncing straight away

It's a 787 and a flat bed, so it's hard to complain, but the food and the service won't be as good as BA

[Burney]

It's a 787 and a flat bed, so it's hard to complain, but the food and the service won't be as good as BA

It's a commie airline. You're basically Jane Fonda.

[Herbert Augustus Chapman]

It's a 787 and a flat bed, so it's hard to complain, but the food and the service won't be as good as BA

Blagged my way into Business for a Qatar Airways flight to Oz when I had to go out and say goodbye to my old fella.

I'd been assured by a know-nought that there would be no alcohol served on the flight.

As I settled into the comfort of the seat/bed contraption the stewardess asked if needed anything and I said "well a scotch would be nice but I understand you don't serve booze"...."We can serve whisky 10 minutes after take off" she assured me "but til then I can only offer champagne I'm afraid".

I reluctantly accepted the champers

[Pat Vegas]

Yes, stop it.

Being healthy is good within limits, of course. But saving money for the sake of it is silly.

Money isn't worth anything until you spend it, as they say.

I am looking at it differently. Rather than struggle all the time (i'm not actually struggling that much)
a year of being a tight arse will mean I can be a lot more comfortable and have less stress later.