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Re: Escape to the country & living off savings
Thanks Arrietty I spoke with the nurse and she said lots of people are struggling with the cooler weather as we have had it so hot for so long the usual 17-18 degrees feels like 14-16 degrees. I have…6 -
Re: Away From The Madding Crowd
Hello and welcome. Motivational quote of the week. With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts – Eleanor Roosevelt. Money Saving. Our monthly grocery budget for me and my DH is £300. Week 1 …5 -
Re: Away From The Madding Crowd
Ooh love the Retirement luxuries and totally agree @Humboldt. This time of year walking through the woods on my daily walk I see leaves falling quite often and I agree with Emily Brontë there is some…5 -
Re: O/S Daily Thursday October 15 2026
Morning all (just), thanks for the start @ScarletRibbons. The weather forecast for today said it would be a bright start with sunny intervals (didn't happen), becoming cloudier (yes, it is) and …8 -
Re: From Frugal Foundations to Fortified Family Future
Lovely to have things to suit your wee family for Christmas.5 -
Re: From Frugal Foundations to Fortified Family Future
@Greying_Pilgrim that was a good life lesson for LG on planning and preparing to save having to resort to costly convenience options. That will serve them well in adulthood, as well as practicing the…5 -
Re: Progress not Perfection
Afternoon all. Worked in the office this morning until lunchtime - thank goodness that's now my 3 days in the office ticked off for this week. I caught the bus there and back as I still had time…8 -
Re: Let's get this sorted then!
WFH on training for the next two days. Hopefully much needed quiet days. 1,733 -250= 1,483 left to pay.5 -
Re: Let's get this sorted then!
It's on my to-do list Pip, I've got a little pile in the spare room, just been away house sitting. And working ridiculous hours. I've also joined a Facebook page that sells 80s toys as…5

