How does he do it?

I have had a few people recently ask me how I get my DVDs so cheap, so I thought I'd let you know about the places I go and get them....

• Look on Play.com and check what Play Traders are selling. I have found some amazing bargains by looking at what Play Traders are selling. Sure, it's second hand, but it's still usually in very good condition! Also looking through Play Traders stuff you may be able to get import versions (if they interest you) cheaper than they are on PlayUSA!
• Check out CEX in you local town (if there is one) or online. These stores are great for picking up bargains, and sometimes special editions of DVDs that you may not be aware existed! Trust me, pop into your local CEX and you'll see what I mean...however, if they have got one in your area then have a look at CEX Online and see what you can find!
• Look in charity stores, car boot sales etc. You'd be amazed what gems you can unearth in charity shops and sales where you need to rummage. I have found SteelBook cased DVDs and boxsets at brilliant prices...and in a car boot sale you can always haggle and see if you can lower the price even more!
• Don't always buy the version of the DVD you want as soon as it is released. I know that sounds a little mad, but look at it this way...it could be in a sale in a few months and could be half price or even cheaper!
• Check out eBay! Yes, I know...that place some people lovingly/hatingly call "The Greedy Gits Club". Sometimes you can grab some seriously cool bargains, just make sure you are paying by PayPal so you are covered!
• Check out the bargain bins and sales! Yeah, I know that sounds obvious...but the bargain bin is something that is overlooked and you'd be amazed some of the treasures you can find! Same applies with sales, especially when things look like they are stupidly cheap...it's not always crap budget movies that get sold for £1!

Well, I hope that helps...and of course if you have hints and tips of your own the please let me know!

Percy the Pigeon badges!!

I just got an email that I wanted to share with all you good people who follow and support the brilliant Percy the Pigeon anti-bullying campaign...

Hi,
Today we have some news! We launched our special Percy Badge.

The price of the badge is 80p plus p&p with a donation of 20p from each sale, going to the charity Bullying UK.

The size of the badge is 25mm. It is not suitable for children under the age of 5.

The badge is available through our website - Online shop

Each badge comes with a backing card with our information.

Please let your friends and family know :)

So, let all your friends know, and get buying those badges!!!

Today has been a REALLY good day!

You know, life can feel like a steaming pile of crud some times, you feel like you are trapped in a personal for which there is never going to be a way to escape, which drives you mad...but then there is the occasional metaphoric glimpse of sunshine, that makes you feel great and you then feel that life is worth living again.

Today has been one of those glimpses.

I woke, and thought I'd weigh myself today to see if I had actually lost some weight.
I almost fainted when I saw I'd gone from 22st 9lb to 21st 11lb!!!
This is almost like a miracle in my opinion, I have been battling with my weight for years and this is the first time in a very VERY long time that my weight has been lower than 22st!

That made me feel really good, but then things were going to get better...

I was able to get preview tickets for the movie Julie And Julia...sadly my Cuddle Bunny is working late shifts so she will not be going with me (I got 2 tickets, which was cool!) but Haunted Rock Cake said she would like to go, so at least the ticket is not wasted!

Topping the day off with the glorious rain we have had here in Tadley, there is not really much that could make this day better!