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Re: 5 OS pleasures in your day today - part 3
Pleasures for today 1. Free Breakfast at the hotel booked by work. 2. Good experIence shadowing my line manager. 3. Nice to have an 8 minute commute for a change. 4. Sea Bass for dinner on expenses 5…9 -
Re: Frump to Fab 2026.
@Watty1 if your health is going to make it difficult for you to go out to exercise, have you thought about trying some you tube exercise videos? There are loads online and i think the NHS have some a…5 -
Re: From Frugal Foundations to Fortified Family Future
Thanks EH. I have been running my dehumidifier a timer most nights (to dry the washing) but I have just turned the timer off for tonight and made a note to clean the filter in the morning.7 -
Re: From Frugal Foundations to Fortified Family Future
Oops. I often leave mine running overnight. Thanks EH.6 -
Re: Old Style Daily Thursday 22 January 2026
Yesterday’s foray into the loft was useful, I didn’t find any treasure but went through about a quarter of the boxes and already have nearly two boxes for the charity shop. I’ll have another session …12 -
Re: Renewables: "talking 'bout my generation"
Similarly here, an improvement at 0.61 Os.6 -
Re: Can I be forced to have a smart meter?
That's not exactly true.Yes you can decline but eventually the supplier will get a warrant and enter your property without your permission to change the meter.5 -
Re: Prepping: the new world...
I wonder if the increase of videos on YouTube showing camping and cooking on open fires have contributed to the heath fires.5 -
Re: Prepping: the new world...
I do remember. And Canford Heath a couple of years ago. I know they are happening elsewhere in the UK too, but it does seem particularly bad around here. I think we were also spectacularly short of …5 -
Re: The Cutting Down Alcohol Challenge for February & 2026 :)
10/10 please for today, Wednesday. Pleased to achieve it for once! @sukeyboo - same day too 👍6
