Another day out and about in Swanage…..this time towards the old harbour area and Peveril Point…..with boats, yachts, the life boat and one of my favourite quiet spots. And a few more thoughts on the possibility of living here. To make a donation to our wonderful RNLI click here: https://rnli.org/support-us/give-money/donate
Month: September 2023
A postcard from…..Dorset (part 2). Swanage Old Town (& a new home?).
Today I’m out and about taking my sister to some of our favourite places in Swanage Old Town. As I leave these special spots my path leads me to a ground floor flat I have had my eye on for a while……a possible new home?
A postcard from…..Dorset (part 1).
Yay! My longed for trip to Dorset is happening. Today it’s all about getting there….the first glimpse of the sea…..and exploring my digs. Welcome to a few days in beautiful Swanage on the south coast of Dorset.
Beyond Frugal: A low spend year – day-trips & holidays.
Are you having a low-spend year? perhaps panning one for next year? Today I’m talking about how I manage my low-spend life when it comes to holidays and day-tips. Including: where to stay, how to get there, getting out and about, food and drink……and avoiding gift shops and spending.
Beyond Frugal: A day in the life of a frugal girl – late summer.
As we near the end of the summer, and as the weather changes, certain jobs become a priority. Join me for a day of getting on with the jobs and organising my day to fit in as much as possible…all the while keeping myself frugal.
Beyond Frugal: Have I got enough food?
On this year’s hottest day I’m doing a stock-take of my food; both stored (frozen and in the cupboard) and fresh to come from the garden. I’ve grown a little less this year so I want to see where I’m at and see if I have enough to get me through to next Spring.
On the Sofa: Camping, Countryside & Dorset Trip.
Today I’m all about camping, the countryside and planning my trip to Dorset. A letter I received prompted memories of camping and running wild in the woods….it coincided with watching a series of programmes about the British landscape and its influence on artists, writers and composers…..it all seems rather perfect in my run up to planning a trip back to Dorset…..and possibly a bit of house hunting…..
On the Sofa: A spanner, a moan and a book.
Today I needed to find my spanner……which sparked memories of the game of Rattlebag. Spanner located, yay, in readiness for fixing the new bath taps which have just arrived……and then I have a bit of a moan about a recent customer service experience – grr! Plus a book review and it’s an absolute corker.
