Hello! I'm a newbie!

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crickett1234
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Hello! I'm a newbie!

Post: # 197901Post crickett1234 »

Just found this rather wonderful place whilst doing a search for self-sufficiency. It is something I have been interested in for ages and ages (as a rather overfull bookshelf full of books testifies!) and hubby and I are making an effort to become more self-sufficient.

I look forward to seeing you about the forum and as I wander about. :wave:
Best Wishes,

Clare Rickett

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Post: # 197909Post fran »

Hi and welcome :wave:
Working towards living the dream on a barge.

my blog about the barge: http://www.fran-bonnieofclyde.blogspot.com

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Post: # 197924Post frozenthunderbolt »

crickett1234 wrote:Just found this rather wonderful place whilst doing a search for self-sufficiency. It is something I have been interested in for ages and ages (as a rather overfull bookshelf full of books testifies!) and hubby and I are making an effort to become more self-sufficient.

I look forward to seeing you about the forum and as I wander about. :wave:
I was much the same, and now i have been here for 3 years :cheers: Welcome :sunny:
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Post: # 197941Post Green Aura »

Hi and welcome to Ish :wave:
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Post: # 197954Post Millymollymandy »

Hello and welcome!
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Post: # 197960Post Carltonian Man »

Ayup mi duck :flower:

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Post: # 197991Post becks77 »

Carltonian Man wrote:Ayup mi duck :flower:
You beat me to it, Hi and welcome where abouts in Notts uou from, I was brought up in Southwell! :wave:
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Post: # 198036Post crickett1234 »

Wow, what a welcome! Thanks very much. :) It is nice to see other Nottingham bods around here! I reside in Kirkby in Ashfield, and hubby was born and bred here, but I am more of a gypsy and don't really come from anywhere!! Becks77, I was singing at Southwell Minster last Saturday. Southwell is a gorgeous place.

Now, must go off and explore some more!

Thanks for the welcome folks.
Best Wishes,

Clare Rickett

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Post: # 198038Post Peppa Pig »

Hi

Southwell is one of my favouritist places! We are SE of Nottingham and also luv going to Stamford, Newark.
We are in Pork Pie territory (which of course I do not eat for obviouse reasons) :lol: here and its great to be nr so many cheese makers, farmers markets and glorious countryside.
Muddy Puddles is our favourite episode!

crickett1234
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Post: # 198125Post crickett1234 »

Oh, I love Stamford and Newark too. I used to live in between Grantham and Newark, and used to love going into Newark on the bus. Mostly because I went to school in Grantham...and it was a bit of a dive!
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Clare Rickett

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Post: # 198129Post Susie »

crickett1234 wrote:I reside in Kirkby in Ashfield
I know Kirkby - my family live nearby (just outside Chesterfield) and my mother knows every factory shop in north Notts because she used to work in Sutton. So whenever I visit I'm taken on epic trips round obscure places, tracking down bargain cardigans (she loves cardigans.) I'm jealous of your factory shops, I never got used to not having any in Cambridge and having to pay full price for things like tights and knickers!

(Sorry, that was a bit off-topic. Welcome, lovely to meet you! :iconbiggrin: )
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Post: # 198136Post MuddyWitch »

Welcome to ISH from a Lowdham girl :flower:

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Post: # 198138Post crickett1234 »

Susie, my MiL is the same! She loves hunting down the bargains in the factory shops. She is like a bloodhound! Only more effective, and has smaller ears! lol!

Thanks for the welcome Muddywitch!
Best Wishes,

Clare Rickett

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Post: # 198139Post red »

welcome :flower:
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Post: # 198157Post frozenthunderbolt »

Welcome :-)
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