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Re: 2026 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN Mrs SD - our Year of Redistribution
It is a bright and sunny day here. I really enjoyed seeing my friends from school during the week in London. One of them I hadn't seen in almost 20 years and the other I hadn't seen in 30 y…16 -
Re: +++ Divide By Cucumber Error. Please Reinstall Universe And Reboot +++
I have to confess that I still haven't listened to Grace, was put off when it was described as 'sombre' which is not my current mood at all. I do struggle with things I feel I should d…10 -
Re: Progress not Perfection
A carpet of crocuses at a local park this morning12 -
Re: Learning to walk before I run
I was able to use virement to bring us back to a surplus of £8,000, which means that I can start making small contributions to the Extension fund again. I really couldn't justify allocating our …6 -
Re: Old Style Daily Saturday 14 February 2026
Hi everyone, Just a quick note as I've been absent so long. Childcare and prep for Steve's seventieth and his sister coming to stay have all taken it out of me. I'm glad of a quiet wee…10 -
E: 14/03 (MD) Win a Mini Makeover Experience in London or online
https://comps.marieclaire.co.uk/competition/a_mini_makeover_experience_marieclaire/119605.php A Mother's Day Pamper Package : Makeover, Floral Bouquet and Mary Kay Gift Set x1 Which flower is mo…16 -
Re: From Frugal Foundations to Fortified Family Future
ed - thank you. I must admit, like many, pensions bamboozle and scare me in equal measure. I have a LGPS that is mothballed. DH has 3 private pensions, one 'live', 2 mothballed. He does not…9 -
Re: "Isn't it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it."
I knew logically that a. it should work and b. it was working (it's easier to feel the muscle when I'm doing pilates), but I hate the weighing/body fat measuring bit as it's often so s…5 -
Re: Weekly Flylady Thread 9 February 2026
Welcome back Mrs Chaos. Think you've got nominative determinism in action. Congrats on the grandson. It's sunny so I shall get up shortly snd peg washing out and clean the hutches. Got tha …8 -
Re: E: 27/02 Win a Valentine’s Getaway
Address for anyone that doesn't know where the hotel is: The Painswick - Kemps Ln, Painswick, Stroud. GL6 6YB27







