Friday, 19 June 2009

The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow!

Yes, another weekend is upon us, and it looks like we might get some sunshine up here in the N.West - at last!

It's maddening when you see the UK weather forecasts, and almost everywhere is promised sunshine with figures well into the 20s, and then you see the grey rain clouds expected over the NW. It happens time and time again, but this time it's looking good. Today is cold and breezy so hopefully there'll be a little magic overnight, and we'll wake up to a lovely summer's day.

Don't think I'll be dusting the cobwebs off the BBQ yet though. Why? Because I don't like the rules!

BBQ Rules
We are about to enter the BBQ season, so here's a little reminder on the etiquette of this sublime outdoor cooking activity, as it's the only type of cooking a 'real' man will do, probably because there is an element of danger involved.

When a man volunteers to do the BBQ the following chain of events are put into motion:

(1) The woman buys the food.
(2) The woman makes the salad, prepares the vegetables, and makes dessert.
(3) The woman prepares the meat for cooking, places it on a tray along with the necessary cooking utensils and sauces, and takes it to the man who is lounging beside the grill - beer in hand.

Here comes the important part:
(4) THE MAN PLACES THE MEAT ON THE GRILL.

More routine....
(5) The woman goes inside to organize the plates and cutlery.
(6) The woman comes out to tell the man that the meat is burning. He thanks her and asks if she will bring another beer while he deals with the situation.

Important again:
(7) THE MAN TAKES THE MEAT OFF THE GRILL AND HANDS IT TO THE WOMAN.

More routine....
(8) The woman prepares the plates, salad, bread, utensils, napkins, sauces, and brings them to the table.
(9) After eating, the woman clears the table and does the dishes.

And most important of all:
(10) Everyone PRAISES the MAN and THANKS HIM for his cooking efforts.
(11) The man asks the woman how she enjoyed "her night off." And, upon seeing her annoyed reaction, concludes that there's just no pleasing some women....

Sooo, although I enjoy eating outdoors, I'll just cook in my kitchen and take it outside! Have a wonderful weekend.

Thought for the day:

Who tastes dog food when it has a 'new & improved' flavour?

Friday, 12 June 2009

A Brilliant End To The Week

What a good week, and what a nice ending too.

Guess what, my car insurance is due next week so I shopped around for a better deal and ended up getting £80 cashback plus free legal protection and roadside assistance!

Now that's what I call a good deal.

It's all because I used the comparison websites to find my requirements at their best prices - and then, when I'd narrowed it down to a handful, I went into my cash back site, found the same companies in there, compared prices again and then bought the best deal! Easy peasey

My house insurance is due in July, so I'll be doing exactly the same again then.

Well after all that hard work, I think I deserve a little rest and maybe a treat! Wonder what I'll have - clink clink - teehee

So have a great weekend - I wonder what goodies next week will bring? Maybe I'll share a big win in tonight's £50million EuroMillions rollover -that would be lovely.

Cheers


Thought for the day:

Remember that time waits for no one. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow a mystery. Today is a gift... That's why it's called the present.


Monday, 1 June 2009

A Great Way To Save Money

I just love a bargain - so does my mum - so maybe there's an unknown hereditary 'bag a bargain' gene still waiting to be discovered; or maybe it's because we're all wise old birds who know a good thing when they see it - OMG there's that 'old' word cropping up again - lol

I discovered cashback sites a long time ago; and they are brilliant. I wouldn't dream of buying anything online unless it was well-priced plus offers cash back too ; but none can beat this one!

Why? Because not only is it using well known retailers and top brands in both UK & USA, and of course gives cashback on your purchases, it also has a fantastic tell-a-friend feature where they can get cashback too, and YOU get a thank you for recommending it, in the form of extra dosh - how good is that?

I've had excellent personal cashback payments on all my insurances, stationery, printer ink, electrical goods, garden accessories, DVDs, CDs, books. You name it, and you can buy it with a good discount plus cash back!

Another thing I really like about it, is that it is completely free to use and always will be.

It's also a great way for fundraising groups and charities to bring in some extra funding, so if you know anyone, no matter how small the group, they really need to know about this.

If you havn't registered for your free site yet, then you can do it with me here

Must go now, it's time to go find a new 'love seat' for my lovely garden.

Happy shopping

Thought for the day:

If lawyers are disbarred and clergymen defrocked, doesn't it follow that electricians can be delighted, musicians denoted, cowboys deranged, models deposed, tree surgeons debarked and dry cleaners depressed?