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Re: Baby steps to mortgage freedom for beanielou.
You're not missing much, it's cold and soggy and I swear it's somehow getting darker in the mornings and afternoons. Stay in and wait for signs of spring!5 -
Re: From Frugal Foundations to Fortified Family Future
I forgot. I did learn something today. It's a bit of a tenuous link to MSing, but in weighing out the rice for bulk cooking in the PrC, I am following an American recipe (kindly supplied by tmv)…10 -
Re: O/S Daily Tuesday January 20 2026
Thanks for starting us off @Scarlet. I ended up going to the big town unexpectedly yesterday. My Marks order arrived three days early so I zipped up to collect it and also went into the big W booksho…14 -
O/S Daily Tuesday January 20 2026
Good morning all.13 -
Re: 5 OS pleasures in your day today - part 3
Pleasures for today (Monday) 1) Not a bad sleep. 2) Last antibiotic taken and I'm feeling better. 3) Went to art class. 4) Went to work and it is now my weekend. 5) Made a salmon and veg tray ba…6 -
Re: Parking stories in the News/media
£20 more than covers the costs of a DVLA lookup and a letter. I'm seeing this "generous" offer made more often as parking companies realise that they can exploit this to their advanta…10 -
Re: Pay off mortgage and start having even more fun 😁
Thank you for the comments guys 🙂 I’ve not gone full on heating yet as I’ve been in and out the last few days. I’m using the little electric fan heater just when I’m in the bedroom, like going to be…5 -
Re: Pay off mortgage and start having even more fun 😁
They arexalso only warm whilst on, as soon as you switch them off tge room seems to instantly be cold again. They are great at a quick boost for a room you are only in for a few minutes or to start h…5 -
Re: Tesco Misleading Customers?
Unless Tesco are creating the packaging for the four-pack, any misleading is surely being done by Napolina rather than Tesco?9 -
Re: The Mental Debt Struggle...
I wouldn't worry about budgeting at the moment. You need to get yourself well. Accept as much support as Social Services will give you, get another carer and get a personal assistant to help you…6
