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Re: Awful weather - typical Brits talk
I should explain, the slats at the bottom of the raised beds weren't screwed in properly so started to come undone. We removed all the soil ( about 2 dustbin worth) repaired, relined and then wi…6 -
Re: Awful weather - typical Brits talk
Oh that's pretty Farway 🙂 they look exactly the same as the ignored ones in the community hall behind me. Some get trapped in my table tennis bag as I go home. They are crammed together due to …6 -
Re: Awful weather - typical Brits talk
Sun's out and warming up nicely, all set for a good few days of sunshine, it may even trigger the blossom which has been lurking but sensibly keeping closed while the cold wind was blowing. 2P s…6 -
Re: Awful weather - typical Brits talk
Farway said: I have roots just poking through bottom of one tomato pot, getting there slowly, the actual plants are pale still, lack of real proper light I guess, but I'm keeping in mind the poo…6 -
Re: Awful weather - typical Brits talk
2p said: Mild day, cold wind, rain and sunnyish. Lovely growing a hedge….. So many animals will be pleased 😀 It may have been mild in the shelter of Exmoor, but here that wind was cutting!😧 I potte…5 -
Re: 2026 Fashion On The Ration Challenge
I bought a pair of women's work trousers because I'm currently working on a building site. I think the new rules mean that I will now have to part with 5 precious points! (sigh)7 -
Re: March 2026 Grocery Challenge
March Grocery Budget £155. 15 03 26, DH saved fuel by walking round to the Co-op for milk. £3.30 spent. We shopped at Aldi as usual. I added a few items for the store cupboard in case of shortages. M…8 -
Re: March 2026 Grocery Challenge
Another good week for me. Asda delivery pas - £6.95 Asda weekly - £52.29 Co-op etc - £12.35, 3 very small stops to pick up bits. I am away at the weekend with food mostly provided and before we know …8 -
E: (01/04) Win an overnight stay at Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa
https://forms.gle/p73BzkrN3JK2og8q8 Win an overnight stay at Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa Be in with a chance to win a dinner, bed and breakfast overnight stay for two in an Oakwood Superior room,…62 -
Re: March Forward Into Spring 2026
I have been busy with OATS this week: Two hours of his study clearance One hour of his outside workshop clearance Cleared the patio of plants, plant pots, random things left by cats, etc Taken lots o…6
