Orraloon Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 5 hours ago, Kirk said: Probably shouldnt do that It does save a load of money though, especially if you are prepared to raid other folks bins as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 7 minutes ago, Orraloon said: It does save a load of money though, especially if you are prepared to raid other folks bins as well. ?? especially now most councils have a food waste specific bin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 We spend no more than £45 a week on the 2 of us and we do our shop in Waitrose. We only buy what we need and cook proper meals most nights. We're vegan though and contrary to popular belief, that actually lowers the cost... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDYER63 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Has anyone heard from  hampden_loon? I am concerend he may be in the casserole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 2 hours ago, TDYER63 said: Has anyone heard from  hampden_loon? I am concerend he may be in the casserole. He'll be out out doing is 7th weekly shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 (edited) 3 hours ago, TDYER63 said: Has anyone heard from  hampden_loon? I am concerend he may be in the casserole. In a stew maybe? Edited June 14, 2016 by Orraloon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hampden_loon2878 Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 3 hours ago, TDYER63 said: Has anyone heard from  hampden_loon? I am concerend he may be in the casserole. Haha i sat the wife down when i got home from offshore,,, i very politely put across my concerns regarding our expenditure on the weekly shop,,, untill then everything was fine and dandy,, i then told her that our average shop fir the last 6 months was £206,,, for what ever reason she went off on one,, said that i was taking the piss and couldn't believe i would look back 6months shopping bills, we have only started to be civil to each other yesterday haha,, shes a spoiled only child and i should have expected her response, saying that we have only spent 50 quid on shopping since friday which is good for us,big pot of broth made this motning and half frozen for another date haha,, she sems to have taken what i said on board  i feel she was maybe embarrassed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Hot tongue for tea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Have you shown her this thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orraloon Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 9 minutes ago, Cove_Sheep said: Have you shown her this thread? Good idea. Get it all out into the open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hampden_loon2878 Posted June 14, 2016 Author Share Posted June 14, 2016 16 minutes ago, Cove_Sheep said: Have you shown her this thread? She would have my guts for garters if i were to show her this thread,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 2 minutes ago, hampden_loon2878 said: She would have my guts for garters if i were to show her this thread,,,  One step at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 16 hours ago, Albert said: We spend no more than £45 a week on the 2 of us and we do our shop in Waitrose. We only buy what we need and cook proper meals most nights. We're vegan though and contrary to popular belief, that actually lowers the cost... Grass is free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDYER63 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 4 hours ago, Kirk said: Grass is free Not if you are smoking it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDYER63 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 9 hours ago, Orraloon said: Good idea. Get it all out into the open. ?? see you all at the divorce hearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 14 hours ago, Kirk said: Grass is free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 11 hours ago, TDYER63 said: Not if you are smoking it . Haha true 13 minutes ago, Albert said: Couldnt resist, fair play to you though. I couldnt do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euan2020 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 (edited) 21 hours ago, hampden_loon2878 said: Haha i sat the wife down when i got home from offshore,,, i very politely put across my concerns regarding our expenditure on the weekly shop,,, untill then everything was fine and dandy,, i then told her that our average shop fir the last 6 months was £206,,, for what ever reason she went off on one,, said that i was taking the piss and couldn't believe i would look back 6months shopping bills, we have only started to be civil to each other yesterday haha,, shes a spoiled only child and i should have expected her response, saying that we have only spent 50 quid on shopping since friday which is good for us,big pot of broth made this motning and half frozen for another date haha,, she sems to have taken what i said on board  i feel she was maybe embarrassed gulp - for 6 months that's GBP 5356 or GBP 8926,  if you gross it up to a before tax amount if paying at higher rate  - GBP 11,000 or GBP  Gross 17,800 for the year GBP 30 a day does sound a lot for food unless that includes lot of domestic cleaners/clothes etc etc Sense testing - GBP 17,800 is nearly 55% of what the average wage is in UK - and lot of folk don't get average wage not having a dig here Edited June 15, 2016 by euan2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cove_Sheep Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 20 minutes ago, euan2020 said: gulp - for 6 months that's GBP 5356 or GBP 8926,  if you gross it up to a before tax amount if paying at higher rate  - GBP 11,000 or GBP  Gross 17,800 for the year GBP 30 a day does sound a lot for food unless that includes lot of domestic cleaners/clothes etc etc Sense testing - GBP 17,800 is nearly 55% of what the average wage is in UK - and lot of folk don't get average wage not having a dig here Think it would be more like 66% of average.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 I have no idea what my missus spends on the shopping,but I do know that I'm a bugger for loading up the trolley,so she does it online. She says going to asda with me is worse than when the youngest (8) is with her. I don't care what she spends,as long as we can afford it and she doesn't find my receipts for golf equipment,we'll both be happy  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumnio Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Average wage is £26000 is it not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hampden_loon2878 Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 48 minutes ago, euan2020 said: gulp - for 6 months that's GBP 5356 or GBP 8926,  if you gross it up to a before tax amount if paying at higher rate  - GBP 11,000 or GBP  Gross 17,800 for the year GBP 30 a day does sound a lot for food unless that includes lot of domestic cleaners/clothes etc etc Sense testing - GBP 17,800 is nearly 55% of what the average wage is in UK - and lot of folk don't get average wage not having a dig here I maybe never worded the original post correctly,, the shop would include toiletries,lottery,cleaning products ect but still out expenditure is insane,, i havent saved a dime in the last 2 years,,, and its mainly down to her shopping habbits,, i used to be very good with my money,,, its alarming especially considering we are down to one wage as the wifes worked screwed her over after maternity leave and paid her off,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 4 minutes ago, kumnio said: Average wage is £26000 is it not. That's what I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euan2020 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 could have sworn i read it was GBP 30K - does seem to be around the 27,500 mark although that is skewed with London Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euan2020 Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 question for the ladies what about shits and giggles money  - " ie nothing for the house, food , kids - going out, hair , clothe's blah blah what would you need per month  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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