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Re: 5 OS pleasures in your day today - part 3
For the last few days, Sunshine and a fair bit of it, lifts my spirits like nothing else. Spending time in the garden, lots of cutting back of honeysuckles, buddleia and climbing roses. The first gar…5 -
Re: 2026: The Final Year
Today's win: £5 came in for the books so that has been slushed. My husband and I also had a really good strategy chat about money going forward. We have paid the last bill for the garden room an…3 -
Re: Old Style Daily Monday 23 February 2026
Gosh, that wind is raging still. Rain hammered down all night too. The bright sky and appearance of sun yesterday tempted me to go out. Hat, coat, shoes, gloves and out the door - the instant both my…12 -
Re: From Frugal Foundations to Fortified Family Future
I once thought I would retire at 50. I had plans but PPH had other ideas! Once I got free of him I started aggressive savings and I know I am profligate with money compared to many on here, but, if w…8 -
Re: 2026 - consolidation and calm
PAD (Payment a Day) Today's PAD - £2 Jan - £172 Feb - £191 Car balance Sept 25 - £11,031 - now £8,2865 -
Re: Awful weather - typical Brits talk
Wort said I progressed to the front garden and found the tiny alliums were all back 🫣 I can’t tell you how many times I have dug them out. I’ve a massive hebe appeared from the bottom of my pieris !…6 -
Re: Smart meter In Home Display puzzle
Easy way to get octopus usage and cost is to request an "Octopus Home Mini". It'll show everything you need live on app or online.1 -
Re: Understanding question from late Grandparent's pension provider
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81895569#Comment_81895569 That's interesting. I must admit Im a bit baffled why there would be a surplus. I just thought it would be a cas…2 -
Re: Watty's Awakening
Oh how cute @debtfreewannabe321 I'm not confident enough with chatgpt to use it, but having spent some time (during the rain) I have reviewed them and the documents are good just perhaps over ze…12 -
Re: Advice on my debts please
Yes. Moorcroft are just collection agents, same as Wescot1
