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The absolute last time
I'm chuckling as I write this as it's nearly 10 years since I last logged in here. My last diary was titled 'One Final Push' but needless to say it wasn't. I have been in deb…6 -
Re: 2026 Frugal Living Challenge
@fionaandphil thank you so much. This is a good option. I read the T&C and it looks like the £200 is per month, which is more than my usual spend. I could do some store cupboard type shops though…15 -
E: 24/08 Win tickets to the M&S autumn style event in London (Sparks members)
https://www.marksandspencer.com/mysparks/prize-draws/win-autumn-style-event14 -
Re: Cahoot simple saver
I have to admit that if it wasn't for the Top Easy Access thread on here both the newish issues of the Simple Saver would have passed me by. So gratitude to those who post on there and @soulsave…7 -
Re: 3.5 years later…to debt collections SCOTLAND
The limitation period in Scotland is 5 years, England 6. Another difference is that in Scotland the debt is 'extinguished' i.e. Ceases to exist. There have been cases where a debt collector…7 -
Re: 2026 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN Mrs SD - our Year of Redistribution
I broke a side plate.We have plenty more. Just to say B n Q have those outside rugs on sale £4, £6 and £8. Didn't buy one but I may have partaken in a reduced price Olive tree, they had loads. T…19 -
Re: 2026 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN Mrs SD - our Year of Redistribution
Brilliant progress everyone! Welcome to your new home @Foofoopuppy I vividly remember the 1999 eclipse. This evening, I did go to the bottom of the garden where I could see the sun, but as I hadn…16 -
Re: On the Beach – family holiday lost
On the beach are not noted for their customer service. however given the very short notice I’m not sure there was anything that could realistically have been salvaged from the holiday even if they we…6 -
Re: Bold leap into retirement
I am just over 3 months into retirement. I am still adjusting and haven't quite reached the "How on earth did I find time to work?" but I am getting there. In the past couple of days I…6 -
Re: Cancer, cash and carrying on
Thanks Beanie, DITR, Lucielle, teapot and SA I’m liking the pixie dust thing ☺️ Chemo today, always feel a bit buzzy from the steroids but it all went smoothly. There was chatter about delaying it as…5
