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By: Frugal Trenches

Frugal Trenches — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:12:46 +0000

That is brilliant that your expenses are so low! Well done you!!!
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By: Mizé

Mizé — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:11:22 +0000

Oh.. by the way. I know your blog is “Award free” (and I respect it) but I passed you a “Friendship Award” in Night Clicks as a way to thank you your continued friendship.
xx
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By: Mizé

Mizé — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:08:23 +0000

Hi Laura,
Received your message. Miriam has been sick and needed my attention but she´s much better now, TG. I´ve been offline for a few days so only now I´m catching up.
Things are going well for me. Currently, I´m enjoying 10 days vacations, iupi! I´ve been trying to organize and clean my flat but it´s not easy because I have so much clutter…
I quieted TV for good last February…. even removed the TV from my kitchen… Survived till now TV news at dinner time are so depressive!
I think I was a bit traumatized by the news loud sound at dinner and by S. sports fanaticism. Don´t miss it at all, lol.
I think I´ll write a similar post with my home´s services math.
It will be a pleasure to meet you again next time you come to Algarve. I work one day at weekends but I always know which days I´m working with one moth in advance. Just let me know when you´re coming… I´d love to invite you for dinner and, if you need, I have an extra bedroom.
Take care & see you soon.
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By: Laura

Laura — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:06:42 +0000

Thanks Lizzie and Shoestring!

Caroline – we had a meter at pur previos house and it cost us a fortune so I’m really scared to make the switch :=)

By: Shoestring

Shoestring — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:06:02 +0000

It all looks pretty good to me! As long as you check you are getting the best deals every few months or so I doubt there is much more you could cut down on.
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By: Caroline

Caroline — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:06:19 +0000

Hi Laura – why is your water fixed, do you pay rates? Would it be worth considering a meter? We’ve had a meter in our last two houses, and has been FAR cheaper than rates for us (even bearing in mind we have a hot tub which we fill about three a year).
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By: Mrs Green

Mrs Green — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:05:40 +0000

I’ll give AA a ring; thanks! That seems like a good price, so I’m wondering if claiming hikes things too much
Taking on a lodger is a really good idea.

This post has inspired me to work out my own expenses and take a good honest look at them. I’ve always put off doing it, so thank you for the inspiration and good luck with reducing your own costs.
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By: Lizzie

Lizzie — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:33:29 +0000

Hi Laura
You beat me on all counts except gas/electric at £77.
TV is a bargain to be honest and it covers you for watch programmes on your computer.
Looking pretty good to me.
Lizzie
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