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Has anyone else saved money because of the bad weather?

(33 Posts)
Daddima Sat 03-Mar-18 19:57:53

It’s just occurred to me that we haven’t been out for four days, so haven’t spent any money!
I reckon that between us, the Bodach and I can spend £20 a day, between treats and delicacies, petrol, newspapers etc, so I should be £80 up.
I might try to see how long I could survive on the contents of the freezer and the cupboard.

Norah Mon 05-Mar-18 15:36:59

Less petrol, higher gas and electric bill, probably even. However, the freezer and cupboard have wiggle room not seen in ages. We have had a lovely time, eating, playing out and relaxing.

watermeadow Mon 05-Mar-18 19:46:42

I’ve been out every day, far easier on foot than by car so shopped as normal, but had the heat on sixteen hours daily so dread the gas bill.

HillyN Mon 05-Mar-18 19:56:48

I have been living out of the freezer and larder too. They are both now looking decidedly bare and it's our fortnightly shopping day tomorrow. I'm just wondering what it will cost to restock. I'm guessing the bill will be considerably more than usual.

SueDonim Mon 05-Mar-18 20:49:32

I've just paid £75 fo coal and £300+ for heating oil so that'll be a no from me!

MissAdventure Mon 05-Mar-18 23:18:05

I had to call a plumber in to have a look in the loft area, and whilst he was 'looking' the ballcock snapped, so I had to pay for that to be replaced.

Auntieflo Tue 06-Mar-18 08:53:31

Thought we had saved some, but yesterday we bought a plug in radiator, so that if/when our (on the blink) heating packs up, we will have some warmth.

Teetime Tue 06-Mar-18 09:19:39

Yes we saved on petrol and incidental spending but more so because my spring shopping day with my sister in Cambridge was cancelled and now I cant fit one in the diary. Its all good though.