tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493748718507781603.post8578845414676920646..comments2023-12-02T19:11:06.489+00:00Comments on Growing in the Fens: Not popularMorganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10875708145472914122noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493748718507781603.post-56609894834272749482016-01-26T21:12:58.334+00:002016-01-26T21:12:58.334+00:00Those of us who try to live within our means and r...Those of us who try to live within our means and read the blog know the read story. Others prefer to scoff at the idea of frugal living.<br /><br />Just the other day, one of my relatives (retired) moaned about finances and said she needs to find another job. Silly me tried to give her some helpful hints about cutting back on spending - put herself on a budget, eat out less, buy fewer clothes, etc. Each idea was shot down with, "Oh, I can't do that." Not much I could say, after that. Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493748718507781603.post-3286003997857195832016-01-26T20:11:58.545+00:002016-01-26T20:11:58.545+00:00Ilona you are a star :-). I won't read the gut...Ilona you are a star :-). I won't read the gutter press would much rather read your blog instead! X Sandra Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16260644073051470011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493748718507781603.post-21361874420446833242016-01-26T09:32:00.666+00:002016-01-26T09:32:00.666+00:00I had to laugh at some of the comments made about ...I had to laugh at some of the comments made about this article as these people clearly do not know the Ilona we know and love through her blog. She is a wonderful person with a huge heart; she is incredibly kind and caring towards people and animals. She is confident and has her priorities sorted out. Too many of my generation are going to be up to their necks in mortgages and debt by the time we are her age because they are too concerned about what other people think. Well done Ilona!! You are an inspiration to many of us. <br /><br />On a different note, you mentioned Shakespeare. Spark notes and Cliff notes (think I've got that right) may be useful xxSusanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09622557936441532144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493748718507781603.post-9605780376814474802016-01-25T23:27:56.690+00:002016-01-25T23:27:56.690+00:00Thank you, I will. You are right about people not ...Thank you, I will. You are right about people not understanding why we choose to live within our means. There are so many who think it is normal to borrow money, use plastic, and get into the overdraft. I am often accused of being a miserable sad old lady. The people who read my blog know the truth. I don't give a monkeys what they think. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493748718507781603.post-85504965926593763572016-01-25T23:25:06.621+00:002016-01-25T23:25:06.621+00:00Pathetic isn't it ? All they seem to have pic...Pathetic isn't it ? All they seem to have picked up on is Ilona's comment by email, to the lady who was going to do the interview, " bring a tea bag" if you want a cup of tea. Ilona is a coffee drinker. I'm sure it would have been said "tongue in cheek" as well. I have a bag that Ilona sent to me. She isn't mean at all. She gives plenty of things away and also helps any good cause.Caz.P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11206843820602358144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493748718507781603.post-39719566345848162702016-01-25T23:08:35.735+00:002016-01-25T23:08:35.735+00:00Well said! I don't read the gutter presses (so...Well said! I don't read the gutter presses (sorry that makes me sound snobby but I hate the tabloids!) nor am I on Facebook or other social media so I hadn't realised they'd taken it up- how horrid people are!!!! xKezziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705356707599121605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493748718507781603.post-6310806503259609912016-01-25T23:02:56.649+00:002016-01-25T23:02:56.649+00:00I agree, well said.I agree, well said.Gill - That British Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17456247587052149765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2493748718507781603.post-83660802541614116432016-01-25T22:35:16.017+00:002016-01-25T22:35:16.017+00:00I left a huge comment on the daily mail. Putting a...I left a huge comment on the daily mail. Putting across more of ilona' creativity, craft, charity work, animal rescuing, exercise, recycling and how sociable she is, I've met her and she's a marvel with a heart of gold Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10555001676886354389noreply@blogger.com