tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post3658066208019997856..comments2024-03-28T17:44:17.403-07:00Comments on The Weaver of Grass: Bright and earlyThe Weaver of Grasshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-30976718717362950142022-03-02T05:15:05.084-08:002022-03-02T05:15:05.084-08:00I'd put the heating on more and be lovely and ...I'd put the heating on more and be lovely and warm then buy enough food to provide good meals for a week at a time, without running out of money before the end of every week. The original basic state pension is paltry for those born before a certain date and just doesn't allow me to have the heating on and eat well too. If I want to keep a roof over my head it means scrimping on everything. I've never been particularly well off but have never ha to resort to "heat or eat" as I have to do now. I absolutely dread the effects that the energy prices are going to have on my life. Barbaranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-45471217383440095872022-01-30T07:10:37.420-08:002022-01-30T07:10:37.420-08:00A nice dream costs us exactly nothing. A real barg...A nice dream costs us exactly nothing. A real bargain in these days. Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-73363437037193315332022-01-30T06:38:16.194-08:002022-01-30T06:38:16.194-08:00Thanks Jenny - one to think about.
Just what I fee...Thanks Jenny - one to think about.<br />Just what I feel Frances.<br />Hilde - I have friends at the moent going through this process and finding it all too expensive.<br /><br />Dreams.....dreams........we can all indulge in those can't we?The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-72680909275078023802022-01-30T02:49:28.325-08:002022-01-30T02:49:28.325-08:00I would take not so much a holiday, but would rent...I would take not so much a holiday, but would rent for, say, three months at a time, in the sort of wild, romantic places I like. Cottages by the sea, remote up a mountain valley, railway carriage 'houses'. I'd stay long enough to absorb the atmosphere, draw and paint, read and eat simply. These places I fancy are all too small for us to live in permanently, but I am drawn to bleak and rugged landscape, so a long stretch each year would be wonderful.the veg artisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04029588460808570133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-42473819830286960102022-01-30T02:33:11.769-08:002022-01-30T02:33:11.769-08:00We had a large inflatable globe in our last house,...We had a large inflatable globe in our last house, it hung from the office ceiling on a piece of invisible thread. Probably not the refined item you have in mind but fun and so useful to have.Jennyffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17053944730304459377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-67356279779655628772022-01-30T00:39:06.429-08:002022-01-30T00:39:06.429-08:00So many of the people who are hoping to win say th...So many of the people who are hoping to win say that they would spend on a " holiday", by which I guess they mean a few weeks sitting on a beach somewhere hot ...not even " travelling" . I rarely hear anyone say they would put it away for a rainy day, or improve their home, or do anything that will be of a lasting advantage to their lives. Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576715462615744934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-88363039499408977742022-01-29T21:02:29.290-08:002022-01-29T21:02:29.290-08:00I would spend it on the garden. We have some overg...I would spend it on the garden. We have some overgrown trees and have let the hedge get too high. But I am afraid ten thousand pounds would not get us very far. Gardeners and landscapers are very expensive here, and rather rare, too.<br />Hilde in GermanyHildehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13447112312199912513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-85322362610483093362022-01-29T20:46:50.824-08:002022-01-29T20:46:50.824-08:00My family would very soon spend it for me, so I ne...My family would very soon spend it for me, so I needn't even think about it.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-55125100468668650972022-01-29T19:00:08.448-08:002022-01-29T19:00:08.448-08:00Oh, I've had a lovely time daydreaming.
Bein...Oh, I've had a lovely time daydreaming. <br /><br />Being realistic about not traveling because of Covid.... I'd go for someone planning our meals, sorting out the recipes, buying the necessary foodstuffs, and making at least some of the meals. And doing the cleaning up, of course. I do enjoy cooking so I'd keep a day or two a week where after they'd done the hard work I did the actual cooking. But I'd like another equal sized slice of lolly to offer the same to our son and DIL - they work really hard and have two little children. And another equal sized slice to use for donations. There's a group who use part of our church grounds to distribute food every evening, food that is donated by cafes and restaurants, and close to "use by" products from the local supermarkets. That is such an immediate, effective, form of community support. <br /><br />Does that do?Virginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06864657381173674455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-35986235347380487732022-01-29T16:50:10.270-08:002022-01-29T16:50:10.270-08:00Split it up among my grands, POD in case I find so...Split it up among my grands, POD in case I find something I really want.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-9201634115343784742022-01-29T16:22:52.701-08:002022-01-29T16:22:52.701-08:00I also find I'm sharpest in the morning and f...I also find I'm sharpest in the morning and fade all the rest of the day.The Furry Gnomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02485265576983125216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-47614152643621657222022-01-29T14:38:38.024-08:002022-01-29T14:38:38.024-08:00busybusybeejay - sorry about that - sounds scary.
...busybusybeejay - sorry about that - sounds scary.<br /><br />As you rightly say Rambler - one is never too old to dream<br /><br /><br /><br />Thanks to you all for adding your dreams to the replies.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-5556137832920083722022-01-29T14:31:20.632-08:002022-01-29T14:31:20.632-08:00I would probably put it in the bank but first pay ...I would probably put it in the bank but first pay off credit card debt. We are self employed so can never rely on a steady income, other than our social security and that all goes to keep our horses.marlanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128039722160556974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-38528394736403743842022-01-29T14:03:48.084-08:002022-01-29T14:03:48.084-08:00Years ago I would have had a long list of things o...Years ago I would have had a long list of things on which to spend £10,000 but now I have all I need and most of what I want. Having no room for more of anything I would probably share it among my children. I am too lazy to travel any more and I know they'd make good use of it.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06826501916623305535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-63920591831171759562022-01-29T12:57:23.030-08:002022-01-29T12:57:23.030-08:00When my my mother and mother-in-law were looking a...When my my mother and mother-in-law were looking at separate times for aged assisted living facilities they would say, particularly if a friend was firmly esconsced in an up-market one, "Oh it was so lovely, but I would never be able to afford that ".<br /> I'd use that money as a safety net for Mum for that very reason. She is 94 next month, in her own home, and won't leave it. <br />MIL, same age, has been in assisted living for a long time, which worked well. Then Covid/Omicron hit, which has presented problems. Had all these issues not been present in the equation, I would definitely say travel.- Pam.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-8707351762457772472022-01-29T12:52:50.920-08:002022-01-29T12:52:50.920-08:00I was scammed of £20.000 yesterday by a “policeman...I was scammed of £20.000 yesterday by a “policeman”.He had even tampered with my phone to tell me to dial 999 to verify him.Thank goodness I have other savings.busybusybeejayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04570020362062932692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-20241674177074998142022-01-29T11:48:18.434-08:002022-01-29T11:48:18.434-08:00I leave a room and forget what I'm about to do...I leave a room and forget what I'm about to do!Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-83778581965862513012022-01-29T10:46:17.644-08:002022-01-29T10:46:17.644-08:00A
Any holidays I've had have been camping trip...A<br />Any holidays I've had have been camping trips, first in various tents, then in a caravan and came close to my life-long dream of owning a campervan. Until someone crashed into it in the storage area - end of the dream. But with extra money to spare, I'd finalise that dream and enjoy lots of trips and overnight stays in my very own campervan. Absolute bliss!!! It's good to dream at any age.Ramblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914227535503925006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-53359839093246529242022-01-29T08:59:34.525-08:002022-01-29T08:59:34.525-08:00Goodpoint Rachel.Goodpoint Rachel.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-22315315372107988832022-01-29T08:53:25.304-08:002022-01-29T08:53:25.304-08:00Travel first class! (Except I would probably end ...Travel first class! (Except I would probably end up spending it on something far more practical.)Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10787732343048847565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-85858080773309186372022-01-29T08:11:11.062-08:002022-01-29T08:11:11.062-08:00My husband and I own an acre of oceanfront land in...My husband and I own an acre of oceanfront land in Prince Edward Island. We bought it 23 years ago, (early in our marriage.) I've spent a lot of summer holidays in PEI in the past and my dream was to one day build a summer cottage on this land. It never happened. In fact, we haven't set foot on it in 10 years, (PEI is about 1600 KM away from our home.) Even on occasional trips to PEI, we don't visit our land because it's become a bit inhospitable with overgrowth, (although the rabbits, squirrels and birds enjoy it.) I know we'll never be able to afford a cottage as new retirees but a $10,000 bunkie is doable. Thank you for sparking an enjoyable daydream...Melinda from Ontariohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09019426158896831594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-9075280820899154412022-01-29T07:52:44.402-08:002022-01-29T07:52:44.402-08:00If I had extra money I'd probably enjoy going ...If I had extra money I'd probably enjoy going to the grocery store and getting whatever I needed/wanted without worrying. I'd also buy craft supplies whenever I felt like it, rather than convincing myself I didn't need whatever-it-is. Other than that I can't think of anything I'd rather have or do. I'm pretty content with my life as it is. PS~ My mind works better in the morning too, as do my eyes. Once nighttime comes, both are pretty much done. ~Andrea xoxoThe Feminine Energyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02145843258211481300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-56299133153863711372022-01-29T06:47:43.917-08:002022-01-29T06:47:43.917-08:00.I hope that I would send 10% to charity first.
.A....I hope that I would send 10% to charity first.<br />.After a couple of bills are paid off - then - <br /><br />.A few new bits of furniture for my small apt.<br />.More tickets and memberships - the theatre and symphony etc. are very expensive here so I have to limit things at the moment<br />.TRAVEL - there are still so many places - especially in Europe - where I'd love to travel to - and of course, still many places in Canada. One year I'd travel on the Rockie Mountaineer train and another year I'd take the train to Churchill, Manitoba to see the polar bears!<br /><br />Great post. And I agree, I'd like that little bit extra just to make life more comfortable - I don't need millions, which would just be scary.Margie from Torontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103835021764804099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-17944369769765582182022-01-29T06:43:09.656-08:002022-01-29T06:43:09.656-08:00Happy B-day to your son. With 10K, I'd invest...Happy B-day to your son. With 10K, I'd invest wisely in the stock market. When travel is easier, travel. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473063249106111719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280582018791422638.post-45435105956926457402022-01-29T06:29:27.511-08:002022-01-29T06:29:27.511-08:00You probably can guess the answer: I would travel....You probably can guess the answer: I would travel.Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.com