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Re: From Frugal Foundations to Fortified Family Future

Greying_Pilgrim

17 January at 7:48PM

Lawks, wasn't it just. rt - Glad that your DH has had a laugh. But I'm not sure you'd have ever seen an episode, it was a very pedestrian comedy, about a bus garage and the staff who …

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Re: The Cutting Down Alcohol Challenge for January & 2026 :)

SpireCaptain

17 January at 5:13PM

12/23 for me please @cathybird

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E: 12/02 Win A Luxurious Short Break at The Poets House Hotel, Cambridgeshire

AC55

17 January at 10:04PM

https://platinum-mag.co.uk/win/win-a-luxurious-short-break-at-the-poets-house-hotel-and-restaurant-in-cambridgeshire/ Entry form: https://shop.kelseydirect.com/p/5D8F-JO1/poets-house-hotel Answer - 2…

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Re: 22 Foxhole East

f0xh0les

17 January at 9:57PM

Last month my expenses took me 5 hours, this month they took me 90 minutes! I have mislaid one receipt, but it was for less than £5. It is still flipping annoying though. I went off and did most of t…

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Re: Winter Wonders

badmemory

17 January at 3:23PM

I can hardly believe I (well I should say we really) have finally done it. I have finally managed to get on the NHS app. Strictly supervised by DS & only losing my temper 3 times, finally got an …

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Re: From Frugal Foundations to Fortified Family Future

Greying_Pilgrim

17 January at 4:12PM

I shall be 'Olive' from 'Off the buses' in the sidecar to DH's "Arfur!" - I'm sure we can conjour up a costume with a bit of string and a sock garter........ …

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Re: Renewables: "talking 'bout my generation"

Netexporter

17 January at 4:29PM

Had high hopes today. Peaked at nearly 3kW output before panel "high noon" but then it clouded over, so a modest 1.58 Os for the day.

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Re: NST January 2026: Shake and Vac

dizzyblnd

17 January at 2:26PM

Hello lovelies. Friday was nsd#11 so I’m happy with that. Today is my brothers birthday so going to celebrate with him meaning no nsd but worth it.

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Re: Pick'n'Mix - the joy of the chaz in '26!

Wednesday2000

17 January at 2:53PM

I walked all around Southend looking for a red coat and couldn't find one. I went into one shop in Leigh yesterday and found one straight away. It was a M&S one and in very good condition. :)

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E: 26/03 7am Win a $200 Visa gift card (Gleam)

Haribobo19

17 January at 4:01PM

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