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Post by tillystar on Jul 9, 2009 15:37:53 GMT
I'd prefer sexy leggings to a new boiler though
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Post by spindrift on Jul 9, 2009 15:44:45 GMT
Is that what boilers cost these days? I'd better get mine serviced and keep it going. Although it's only 11 years old. I hope it has some life in it yet.
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Post by tillystar on Jul 9, 2009 15:49:32 GMT
Yes, I found it very hard to keep a straight face and not fall off my chair when the guy quoted us last night. I wasn't expecting that. And that was with a huge "discount" ha ha ha ha.
British Gas do a service thingy for boilers which sounded good, even if their charges for a new one were extortionate. You pay monthly throughout the year and get an annual service and cover for breakdowns.
Someone told me you can get a service and then cancel cover but I am sure there must be a minimum time period.
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Post by Jazz on Jul 9, 2009 19:18:47 GMT
Yes!!!! but it isn't food. It was the ticket price for our trip to Paris!!!! One large snafu by the airlines, late afternoon in early June. Delta $514.00/per person roundtrip, Tucson/Paris. !!!! and points from American Express equalled one ticket free. Fabulous, T63! How long are you going for? For me, the extra $1,000 would pay for accomodation and much more. Because I usually need to be there on a certain day for my apartment, I usually get stuck with round trip fares of $1,000 or $1,200. If I take a cheap fare, then I am need to rent a hotel for a few nights etc. Then, it gradually becomes much less of a bargain and more moving around. Your airfair is well worth a gloat. (I am weeping silently and trying to not be jealous.)
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Post by traveler63 on Jul 9, 2009 22:55:17 GMT
Jazz:
We rented an apartment and we will be in Paris not quite 30 days. We rented on Rue Marsollier. 1 bedroom, 1 bathe complete kitchen, washer, dryer and free phone to U. S. and free wifi. We leave 16th September and come back 15th October. We are excited. We are going to to try to live like Parisians.
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Post by bjd on Jul 10, 2009 7:19:31 GMT
"We are going to to try to live like Parisians."
Do you mean that you will take the subway at rush hour and go to work?
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Post by traveler63 on Jul 10, 2009 14:58:40 GMT
Subway for sure, wish I could for work. No really, just meant that we want to find the things to see and do that most tourists either don't know about or think might be unimportant or even don't have the time to do, like a picnic on the Seine. We also have friends in Bordeaux, so might take a trip to see them.
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Post by spindrift on Jul 10, 2009 15:21:15 GMT
T63 - that' sounds wonderful.
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Post by tillystar on Jul 10, 2009 16:11:03 GMT
It does sound wonderful. You filled my mind with lovely images sat here at my desk on a grey Friday afternoon. Thank you for the mind journey!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2009 16:41:38 GMT
The weather usually remains nice until mid-October, so you've picked a perfect season. I enjoy the autumn leaves falling in the Luxembourg gardens.
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Post by lagatta on Jul 13, 2009 12:23:09 GMT
I was cycling around looking at so-called "garage sales" (nary a garage) and bought a round pizza stone for 25 cents (Canadian, of course). This was a welcome gift for a friend and neighbour in the co-op who is a trained baker: it is fine for round or not-too-long bread as well as pizza of course. He was thrilled and I was pleased to be able to please someone with such an insignificant outlay!
The owner of the baking stone was going to buy a larger oblong one, though I wouldn't try carting that home on my bicycle due to the weight (balance) as much as the bulk. The round one fit fine in my Amsterdam-bought 7€ saddlebags.
The problem with such sales is you can wind up frittering away money because stuff is cheap. I confess to having done that in the past but I'm much more careful now and don't feel it is a waste if I don't buy anything in a day of exploring - it is just as much a matter of peering about different neighbourhoods and getting a bit of exercise as actually finding the dream item.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2009 16:09:09 GMT
The "frittering away money because everything is so cheap" thing at yard sales is my downfall. I swore off the past few weekends going to any sales because I told myself I didn't need anything etc. etc. Saturday mid morning I'm hauling out some bags of the mornings worth of weeding and I glance up and across the street down a few houses there's an ongoing yard sale . Did I resist? Hell no. I march on over and introduce myself as they were people I didn't know yet. A few minutes later my arms are laden with "stuff". A box of about 30 different sized candles ($1.00USD because it's hurricane season right? Never have too many candles), 2 lovely sleeveless blouses,one white,one cornflower blue($.75each),2 gorgeous Egyptian cotton pillowcases (white with a maroon stitched border)(,$1.00 for the 2),and I forced myself to stop there because Mr.C saw me and said "oh,there you are,I thought you were just taking out the trash" "Oh, I was just saying hi to our new neighbors ::)and they just happen to be having a yard sale".
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Post by spindrift on Jul 13, 2009 17:11:43 GMT
That's funny, Casimira. Men never understand why we ladies want to glance at what's for sale
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2009 18:11:22 GMT
That's funny, Casimira. Men never understand why we ladies want to glance at what's for sale Yes, I think their "thrill of the hunt" and ours are vastly different (in my experience).
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Post by bixaorellana on Jul 13, 2009 21:37:36 GMT
I bankrolled my move here by selling the treasures I'd accumulated over years of haunting garage sales.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2009 4:25:27 GMT
because Mr.C saw me and said "oh,there you are,I thought you were just taking out the trash" Just so long as his next line was not "but I see you're taking the trash IN instead."
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2009 11:46:57 GMT
because Mr.C saw me and said "oh,there you are,I thought you were just taking out the trash" Just so long as his next line was not "but I see you're taking the trash IN instead." Mr. C., along with being the most tolerant man in Christiandom , is no fool. He is also forever grateful that I am not a "mall rat",never have been (I loathe department stores and malls) like so many wives we know.I also buy "stuff" for him.
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Post by lagatta on Jul 15, 2009 11:16:46 GMT
Yes, I can't abide malls and department stores either. There are actually people who go there for fun.
It isn't always as easy to buy "stuff" for men. Sweetie is enviably slender, so I can find things for him, because men seem to only give away their clothes when they put on weight, the stuff is worn out and hopelessly out of style - and not all old clothes become nice vintage later on - or they die, and heirs give the stuff away. I've seen so many brand-new women's clothes at charity shops - most of them are ugly, some crappy polyester crap which is like wearing a trash bag, but some nice finds. Guess we are the mall-rats' bottom-feeders.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2009 11:35:37 GMT
My best "scores" are when I go to NY in September,all the summer stuff is on sale,even the new stuff is slashed down to 50% off,sometimes more. As our climate here allows one to wear this lightweight clothing virtually year round I am able to pick up some really good bargains. But,the thrift stores there have practical giveaways. The summer colony donates their one season worn high quality stuff and the racks are bulging with goodies. Books also are a great bargain,all those discarded summer reads.
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Post by lagatta on Jul 15, 2009 11:55:13 GMT
I'm freezing up here! Usually our summers are warm, almost hot, and pleasant (not as humid as NYC), but it has been rainy and very cool. Only hit 19c yesterday.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2009 16:32:44 GMT
sounds like a real bargain. (I think you posted in the wrong thread lagatta)
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Post by hwinpp on Jul 16, 2009 2:32:29 GMT
sounds like a real bargain. (I think you posted in the wrong thread lagatta) Best one yet! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2009 4:30:16 GMT
Today and tomorrow, the hypermarket next door is having a special of 2 melons for 2 euros instead of 1 melon for 1.99€. Problem is, I can't eat two melons.
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Post by bixaorellana on Jul 16, 2009 4:34:06 GMT
Get one a little under-ripe, for later. Or get two ripe one and give one away.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2009 4:56:14 GMT
I'm just pleased that I realized that a toilet is a perfect place to scoop out the center of a melon. I don't know why I bothered making a mess in the kitchen before.
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Post by tillystar on Jul 16, 2009 8:34:52 GMT
ooooo we don't have yard sales here but I guess my equivalent addiction is charity shops. I love rooting around in them and usually buy books and toys (which go straight back as soon as the girl loses interest I hate plastic clutter). A few weeks ago someone who was my size in clothes and shared a very similiar taste and favorite shops had dropped off a bag of clothes which updated my wardrobe for the summer Charity shops in more well off parts of central London are a treasure. I once brought D&G suit for an interview for £15 (probably £500 new!) I still have it 10 years on! And all Lil Stars 12-18 months clothes were the result of someone dropping off their very lucky girl's wardrobe when I was in the shop - all very expensive labels I would never buy for a child! Ha - can you hear the excitement in my typing? I really do love a charity shop bargain ;D
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2009 11:17:09 GMT
The "charity" shops that you describe are the equivalent of what we refer to as thrift stores here. The ones I mentioned a few threads back are in a very,very wealthy hamlet with a huge summer population. A playground of the rich and famous. I too, have gotten some really classic clothing and other luxury items for next to nothing. I think that one of my best finds was a Burberry trenchcoat(with woolen zippered lining) in a dark drab olive for $15.00USD. It was barely worn. I saw the exact one in the Burberry flagship store in Manhattan and it was priced $600.00USD. I've had it for years and it is one of my favorites. I also have found some great Eileen Fisher and Donna Karan classics along with some other designer items. Those two being my favs.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2009 12:23:41 GMT
I shop in them too occasionally. I've found some really interesting antiques in some, (something that I like to collect). My last find was a chamberpot, I have that one boxed up, didn't think it was appropriate to display it!
I've found some new and nearly new items in there too, a while back I found a medium sized bag, which I use for short trips. It's just perfect.
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Post by happytraveller on Jul 16, 2009 13:06:42 GMT
obviously, Bixa! I wasn't criticizing your choice... I just feel very passionate about cheese. LOL ! We have so much in common ! ;D
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Post by Deleted on Aug 26, 2009 2:45:53 GMT
Made my plane reservations to NY. Am amazed that the price has not gone up in several years now. Roundtrip, NONSTOP,NOLA to NYC ,$199.00USD.
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