Here are my answers to this week’s SYW questions from Di

Can you remember your first wage packet? Was it cash, a cheque or paid directly into your bank account?
I seem to remember it was a cheque for which I had to sign.

Do you prefer to shop with cash or card?
I’ve relied on credit cards, debit cards, and EFT for years now. Here in South Africa, carrying cash just isn’t safe, so we avoid it entirely.

Do you know the price of half a dozen eggs?
I must admit, I’m not one to track the price of every item so I had to consult my till slip to answer this one. Just yesterday, I picked up three half-dozen boxes of free-range eggs from Woolworths (our local equivalent of Marks & Spencer). They were priced at R31,99 each, but thanks to a promotion, I received a R10,66 discount per box. With the exchange rate sitting at roughly £1 = R23, that works out to about £0.92 for each half dozen.
A little digging revealed that Pick n Pay currently offers free-range eggs for just R18,33 (£0,80) per half dozen.
I’m curious to see how these prices compare with what fellow bloggers are paying in their own corners of the world.

Have you ever kept chickens?
No, I have never kept chickens, but I have a young great-nephew who lives on a farm in another province, and he has been keeping chickens since he was in primary school. (He is now 19 years old) I have sampled his free-range eggs, and they are excellent!

Gratitude
There’s much I’m thankful for these days. Even if I may have overpaid for my last batch of eggs, I’m fortunate to be able to afford them without worry.
This past Saturday brought a joyful moment—I joined my “adopted grandchild” for a fun run/walk at the local school. I’m deeply grateful that I’m still fit enough to take part in such simple pleasures.
Long-time readers will know we parted ways with our caravan earlier this year, which meant we no longer needed the Ford Everest for towing. I was never quite at ease behind the wheel of that large vehicle, and after a minor gear mishap, we decided it was time for a change. I’m now the proud owner of a Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid—a more manageable ride that suits me perfectly. And for that, too, I’m grateful.