Matt 160 Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 OK, so I'm a poor peasant and I don't have money to spend. Added to that, I'm a grumpy old bugger and I don't really hold with all this recycling craze. It makes no sense to me to send lorries out to pick up things that then get destroyed and re manufactured. So I try and live as cheaply as I can, and try not to waste anything. For example, one of my (few) luxuries is a daily newspaper. I could pop it into a bag to be collected each week, but instead of that, I turn them into firelighters. I homebrew. I buy half price beer kits and make my own beer that goes into recycled beer bottles. I also make cider, that goes into empty PET bottles. I eat game at least once a week, all year round, and I'm gradually learning how to preserve gluts of food by pickling and bottling. I make my own bread - it's really easy, and costs about half the price of a loaf. The bonus is that it also keeps much better than shop bought crap and tastes great. So, the question is; what do you do? Come on guys, lets hear your tips! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomburras 2,721 Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Yesterday I filtered 50 litres of waste veg oil and put it in my landy , runs great on it! It worked out I did 100 miles on 6 quid odd lol. Also home brewing too. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 lifes to short so enjoy it.....only way I save money is by having a deal I try not to pay full price for anything.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unclepesta 100 Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 veggie oil i did for long periods in peugeot 205 d great free running but cold start a little slow but would run on straight used vegtable oil.. just smell like a chippy.. my disco i killed on veggie so be carefull and my mate did too.. veggie oil problems come on after a while. veggie oil destroys rubber. i will continue to use veggie on the old lister and petter generators.. it works really well and i get few issues. my advice is run old cars that are disposable be carefull on a decent landy unless you really enjoy experimenting. if you get chance to try a generator give it a go. easy to make a veggie tank and start on derv and transfer switch to veggie..the generator here starts on straight veggie.. im always hungry round that thing. a chap i know is running his shogun on veggie..he is happy as he bought it cheap anyway. i think bosch pumps rather than lucas for veggie too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unclepesta 100 Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 matt home made bread is so filling and yes it seems to last a lot longer than shop brought by a long shot. people on here should try the old homemade heavy seeded style.. its damn good with bacon and egg on top. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rake aboot 4,929 Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 I don`t buy meat for half the year, or more. I live on Venison, pheasant, rabbit , hare and anything else I can kill. I recycle everything I possibly can and I have woodburning heating and a big solar panel on the roof heating my water. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,568 Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 I am Mr 'That'll come in handy' ! Better to re-use, re-purpose and up-cycle (hate those words !), than to send it miles in a lorry ! Better still, try not to use it in the first place - my Mum leaves all the fruit and veg packaging at the checkout ! Just a few of my efforts................. I home-brew beer from cheap kits, and make wine from wild fruits. Also make a bit of wine from cheap shop-bought ingredients (carrots, root ginger, parsnips etc) that are short-dated and being sold off for pennies. We've got a 'stock box' in the freezer, where we keep old bones to boil up for gravy,stews and soups. If the stock isn't used straight away, that gets frozen, too. I grow as much veg as possible, even in my small, paved garden - all my planters are made from recycled pallet wood, and I start seeds in old yoghurt pots, egg containers or cardboard tubes from toilet rolls. I've got a pot full of re-useable screws that others might have thrown away, and a good few clean, straight bits of left-over wood (no log burner, sadly !) I once built a 10ft square shed/cabin entirely from re-cycled timber and salvaged window panes The list goes on ...............................but i don't switch the gas off to turn the bacon over (any more !) 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomburras 2,721 Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 veggie oil i did for long periods in peugeot 205 d great free running but cold start a little slow but would run on straight used vegtable oil.. just smell like a chippy.. my disco i killed on veggie so be carefull and my mate did too.. veggie oil problems come on after a while. veggie oil destroys rubber. i will continue to use veggie on the old lister and petter generators.. it works really well and i get few issues. my advice is run old cars that are disposable be carefull on a decent landy unless you really enjoy experimenting. if you get chance to try a generator give it a go. easy to make a veggie tank and start on derv and transfer switch to veggie..the generator here starts on straight veggie.. im always hungry round that thing. a chap i know is running his shogun on veggie..he is happy as he bought it cheap anyway. i think bosch pumps rather than lucas for veggie too. Cheers for that, I put it in the tank when the engine was up to temp and did a 100 mile round trip so no cold start (I filled it back up with diesel when I got back so no cold start with veg oil) its a 90 with 200 TDI with Bosch injected pump so should be fine. I'll looks into a twin tank set up soon and it should save a fortune! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 160 Posted May 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 I am Mr 'That'll come in handy' ! Better to re-use, re-purpose and up-cycle (hate those words !), than to send it miles in a lorry ! Better still, try not to use it in the first place - my Mum leaves all the fruit and veg packaging at the checkout ! Just a few of my efforts................. I home-brew beer from cheap kits, and make wine from wild fruits. Also make a bit of wine from cheap shop-bought ingredients (carrots, root ginger, parsnips etc) that are short-dated and being sold off for pennies. We've got a 'stock box' in the freezer, where we keep old bones to boil up for gravy,stews and soups. If the stock isn't used straight away, that gets frozen, too. I grow as much veg as possible, even in my small, paved garden - all my planters are made from recycled pallet wood, and I start seeds in old yoghurt pots, egg containers or cardboard tubes from toilet rolls. I've got a pot full of re-useable screws that others might have thrown away, and a good few clean, straight bits of left-over wood (no log burner, sadly !) I once built a 10ft square shed/cabin entirely from re-cycled timber and salvaged window panes The list goes on ...............................but i don't switch the gas off to turn the bacon over (any more !) Similar to me, except I'm forever foraging for firewood... Would love to see some pictures of the shed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Carraghs Gem 1,675 Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 I am Mr 'That'll come in handy' ! Better to re-use, re-purpose and up-cycle (hate those words !), than to send it miles in a lorry ! Better still, try not to use it in the first place - my Mum leaves all the fruit and veg packaging at the checkout ! Just a few of my efforts................. I home-brew beer from cheap kits, and make wine from wild fruits. Also make a bit of wine from cheap shop-bought ingredients (carrots, root ginger, parsnips etc) that are short-dated and being sold off for pennies. We've got a 'stock box' in the freezer, where we keep old bones to boil up for gravy,stews and soups. If the stock isn't used straight away, that gets frozen, too. I grow as much veg as possible, even in my small, paved garden - all my planters are made from recycled pallet wood, and I start seeds in old yoghurt pots, egg containers or cardboard tubes from toilet rolls. I've got a pot full of re-useable screws that others might have thrown away, and a good few clean, straight bits of left-over wood (no log burner, sadly !) I once built a 10ft square shed/cabin entirely from re-cycled timber and salvaged window panes The list goes on ...............................but i don't switch the gas off to turn the bacon over (any more !) Similar to me, except I'm forever foraging for firewood... Would love to see some pictures of the shed that reminds me.... ive a couple trees to cut down... hoping once ive evicted the horses from my land to fatten a few lambs each year... just keep 1 for the freezer the rest will be sold there are also a few sites online where folk giveaway unwanted stuff... i picked up a almost brand new cream carpet on www.jumbletown.ie once 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leegreen 2,100 Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Save gas, fart in a money box. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 1,787 Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 The most extreme example of frugality I've heard of was when a bloke phoned in to Martin Lewis on the Jeremy Vine show to say he reduced the amount of loo roll he bought by only going while he was at work. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matt 160 Posted May 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 Another one I forgot: I was spending between £2 and £4 each week on Tea Bags. I bought a small teapot in a charity shop for 50p, and have gone over to loose tea. It's a nicer cup of tea, and a £1.50 bag of tea leaves lasts me about 4 weeks. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Accip74 7,112 Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 I don't do as much as I'd like, but I now grow all my own herbs now, which I use on a weekly basis in the kitchen..... I'm also growing my own weed for the first time, outside........which is nice.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smithie 2,429 Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 veggie oil i did for long periods in peugeot 205 d great free running but cold start a little slow but would run on straight used vegtable oil.. just smell like a chippy.. my disco i killed on veggie so be carefull and my mate did too.. veggie oil problems come on after a while. veggie oil destroys rubber. i will continue to use veggie on the old lister and petter generators.. it works really well and i get few issues. my advice is run old cars that are disposable be carefull on a decent landy unless you really enjoy experimenting. if you get chance to try a generator give it a go. easy to make a veggie tank and start on derv and transfer switch to veggie..the generator here starts on straight veggie.. im always hungry round that thing. a chap i know is running his shogun on veggie..he is happy as he bought it cheap anyway. i think bosch pumps rather than lucas for veggie too. bosh pumps on nissan are the best.. bit of reading here for you http://www.patrol4x4.com/forum/general-patrol-discussion-17/2-stroke-oil-your-diesel-fuel-37562/ i cant say the info is correct but its intresting all the same 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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