Save money on printer ink at home by either printing your documents on the works printer, or take the font size down a couple of points and set the font colour to grey from black.
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Courtesy of Viz...
Don't buy expensive 'ribbed' condoms, just buy an ordinary one and slip a handful of frozen peas inside it before you put it on.
Save money on expensive personalised car number plates by simply changing your name to match your existing plate. - Mr. KVL 741Y
Don't waste money buying expensive binoculars. Simply stand closer to the object you wish to view.
An empty aluminium cigar tube filled with angry wasps makes an inexpensive vibrator.
Smokers. Save on matches and lighters, by simply lighting your next fag from the butt of your last one.
Old telephone directories make ideal personal address books. Simply cross out the names and address of people you don't know.
Expensive hair gels are a con. Marmalade is a much cheaper alternative, but beware of bees in the summer.Where are we going? And what’s with this hand basket?Comment
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Cut slightly thinner slices of bread, and use a smaller teaspoon for coffee sugar, etc, only drive 4/5ths of the way to the Supermarket; I now park right near the entrance.I'm alright JackComment
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Yeah, I've tried that. It's actually really nice.Originally posted by sasguru View PostThere is a very dry Prosecco at Lidl for £1.49. Perfect summer tipple.I'm Spartacus.Comment
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Originally posted by zeitghostDo they do a diesel version?
Thankfully, no.Rule #76: No excuses. Play like a champion.Comment
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I know you have ....Originally posted by Spartacus View PostYeah, I've tried that. It's actually really nice.Hard Brexit now!
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Oh come on, we do have to maintain some standards!Originally posted by Xenophon View PostBuy Laurent Perrier or Moet champagne rather than Cristal or Dom Perignon, thereby spending £100 less on each bottle.
"Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.Comment
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sasguru you are such a sad old tightwad. Do you take these 99p bottles of anti-freeze to friends parties?
Oh, I forgot, you don't have any friends do you.....
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That's what I, errr you, meant.Originally posted by sasguru View PostI know you have ....
I'm Spartacus.Comment
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