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Re: Baby steps to mortgage freedom for beanielou.
I had a pile of reservations to pick up including a couple of crime authors I follow and a local author. Also told them about the book my mum inadvertently damaged and they said to buy a new copy fr…6 -
Re: Asset rich, cash poor…
Here's what we did with our current property which might be appropriate. We bought a derelict smallholding and obtained planning consent to demolish the existing buildings and build a new house …1 -
Re: Dishwasher fit - too much pipework?
Thanks for that. Very interesting, and good to have a real life experience. Taking the hose up to an initial high point, say through the unit side at ~800mm, would be my preferred method if using a …1 -
Re: Moving on up! 🏡
Thanks, you lovely lot x It's been a busy and a bit manic few days. Dog 3 is all better after her antibiotics. Fingers crossed she stays this way for several months. Unfortunately, she is prone …6 -
Re: From Frugal Foundations to Fortified Family Future
Glad lg enjoyed the wee trip7 -
Re: Next steps; grip-relaxing bimbling, and avoiding the temptations
@Suffolk_lass - What a palaver! 😭 I don't have anything useful to add, just wanted to show my face and some solidarity. I know you'll get things resolved but what a waste of energy (pun ab…2 -
Re: Resourcefulness: The budgeter's friend
check with your local rescue, i know ours has piles of carriers, having been handed in either with or without a cat and ready for rehoming but people often bring their own so gradually the pile gets …5 -
Re: The second hurdle - Nichelette v the huge mortgage
You could do a pros and cons list?2 -
Re: tasty stock without onions or garlic?
I just remembered I used to make devilled kidneys with a pint of stout. It makes a very rick dark sauce, and it worked for beef stew. It tenderised the meat. I would have used onions at the time, but…1 -
Re: tasty stock without onions or garlic?
I often use thinly sliced celery, if running short of onions.1

