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Re: From Frugal Foundations to Fortified Family Future
Good Morning MFW'rs Well yesterday afternoon didn't go to plan, but at least homework got completed in a timely fashion and without so much as a voice raised in indignation, so progress is …7 -
Re: Old Style Daily Wednesday 14 Oct 2026
Morning all and thanks for the start @Gers x Sorry you had an awful night. Staying put and having a quiet day sounds like a plan. My toothache has gone - hurrah! Very lovely dentist. I do still have …9 -
Re: Warning about a new ANPR TOLL on Warburton Bridge over Manchester Ship Canal managed by Excel
I don't know where to start with this. It looks like the DVLA are trying to cover their backs to (it seems) deliberately cover up c50,000 data files shared unlawfully(?), by now retrospectively …7 -
Re: Renewables: "talking 'bout my generation"
3.44 O's today. The band of rain passed us by early leaving us with a pretty solid day. We are getting very close to hitting our PVGIS prediction for the year, currently at 98.4%. We only need a…7 -
Re: Old Style Daily Wednesday 14 Oct 2026
Morning again - my, it's chilly! And gloomy. And windy. And rain in the forecast. After my excellent night on Monday - Tuesday, last night it was dire. Even my watch said 'very low'. N…10 -
Re: Old Style Daily Wednesday 14 Oct 2026
Good morning It's looking bright and dry outside, not that I've ventured out yet, big dog is still in bed and won't go out until he's had his breakfast. It's a dog's lif…10 -
Re: October 2026 Grocery Challenge
had to get a root canal finished today so popped in sains local after to pick up carrots & basil for dinner tonight and was doing well at avoiding any unnecessary extras till I saw the dairy free…7 -
Re: October 2026 Grocery Challenge
@mandco Totally agree, the thresholds have increased massively. I have just recieved another £5 off from Lidl if l spend £40 or more. Its a discount l might use if l can justify it on items l was gen…7 -
Re: October 2026 Grocery Challenge
@carboot_karaoke. It’s so easy to get roped into spending extra on things you don’t actually need for the bonus points/rewards. We have shopped more at Tesco this year as I’ve had quite a few the clu…7 -
Re: Old Style Daily Wednesday 14 Oct 2026
Morning folks and thanks for starting GERS. It's currently looking gloomy but we are supposed to get some sun. Fingers crossed. Before the cold weather arrives at the end of the week I really mu…10
