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Re: O/S Daily Sunday January 25 2026
Another one sending peace to Lionel and Gers9 -
Re: O/S Daily Sunday January 25 2026
Morning all. Dull and dreary here again today. Yesterday we were looking after our two grandsons at their house, whilst DD and her husband went to a theatre matinee. It was milder so we got out into …10 -
Re: O/S Daily Sunday January 25 2026
Good morning After yesterday's sunny day we're back to dull and drizzle. I did the shopping yesterday, how can a few bits turn into £45? I did get some more dog food and washing pods as wel…10 -
Re: O/S Daily Sunday January 25 2026
It was such a nice change to not have constant rain yesterday. I tidied up some dead things in the garden, and swept out the shed as well as two dog walks. I think we’re back to rain today. I’ll fini…10 -
Re: O/S Daily Sunday January 25 2026
Morning again, it's not raining ! It was windy and dry yesterday but very cold. Sorry to hear you've had a bad night Coxy, hope you don't fall asleep at yoga. I find the dehumidifier g…9 -
Re: From Frugal Foundations to Fortified Family Future
Ha ha - a confessional indeed. I think my consistent 'fail' is forgetting to put the baking powder in cake batter. I follow Nigella's example and only have plain flour and cornflour in…11 -
Re: O/S Daily Sunday January 25 2026
Morning all from dull and wettish Mehefinland Not raining at the moment but has overnight at looks like it may at any moment. Grab the dry bits while I can. Finally arranged to meet the lady ,, I can…12 -
Re: 2026 Frugal Living Challenge
That might explain why there were no sardines at all in A!d! today. Worth buying a few extra when they're available. KA12 -
Re: Living Large, on a Small Income, by the Sea.
It's January... no- one's Living it Large in January, we're just waiting for it to end so we can feel Spring getting closer (I saw my first snowdrops of the year this week)6 -
Re: 2026 - consolidation and calm
New microwave collected today, and various bits of shopping done. 1/2lb lost for me today which is ok but I would have liked more! The weather is horrible here, everywhere is flooded or waterlogged. …7


