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Re: Escape to the country & living off savings
Tried shortening DSs shower time pre solar & decided it was worth the c £1.50 a day. Even the extractor fan can't cope so we need a dehumidifier which is great. I suspect I may well be the o…2 -
Re: Debt write off due to serious mental health - any success stories?
There've been several posters here who gave had substantial debts written off or reduced substantially. It might be worth getting your GP to fill in the MH&DF form as well, just because cred…2 -
Re: Debt write off due to serious mental health - any success stories?
Yes I've seen substantial amounts written off based on submission of a mental health and debt form. Sounds like your consultant has taken a further step in giving more details than a MH&DF w…2 -
Re: Pick'n'Mix - the joy of the chaz in '26!
@goldfinches I would love a trip to Bath, but sadly it's at the start of a costly week for me - DS2's birthday, a gig at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall and DS1's 40th birthday7 -
Re: Renewables: "talking 'bout my generation"
0.37 O's, another day of rain. Running total 49.9% of PVGIS, so I am confident we will make it to 50% (LOL)6 -
Re: What can I plant here?
Thanks for the suggestions. Funnily enough I did think about both rosemary and sage. I have a small rosemary a little further along, but use it quite often in cooking, so another wouldn't be too…1 -
Re: Remortage frustration
One reason to just go with a rate switch with current lender. No nasty paper work to do, no financials to do. Just a simple sign to agree to the rate change.1 -
Re: 2026 - consolidation and calm
Sorry to read about the potential job news.1 -
Re: Getting rid of a rat in our shed
Couldn't agree more with the above comments. At the same time, ensure your house does not have anywhere they can get in. Stuff wire wool in any gaps/holes. They will gnaw through anything that&#…1 -
Re: Which PC would you buy - new or refurbished?
Following with interest as I have a PC that will need replacing soon. Apart from normal use I use it to write blogs and create family history books using Affinity Publisher.1
