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Re: PCN from National Parking Control for staying 20 min over my 2 hour paid parking slot
It's in the thread called Template Defence which is at the top of the forum. Of course it fits on MCOL! I wouldn't have written one that doesn't. 🙂3 -
Re: Weekly Flylady Thread 16th February 2026
Morning all, It's a sunny but cold day here. I've been missing for the last couple of days as I haven't really managed much except paid stuff and uni work. My list for today Do paid st…8 -
Re: What tools did you use to track and manage your house or flat hunt?
I don’t particularly agree that the more you see the better, because then decision making paralysis can kick in. If something is worth pursuing then I’d expect it to be reasonably memorable. If not t…4 -
Re: The all new using what you have from your Freezer, Cupboard or Shed (Barn)
We (DS1 and I) had pancakes for lunch yesterday - I made a stonking amount of batter (5 eggs, 250gm flour, 600ml ish of milk - and approx a tbsp of oil in the batter) and used the largest pan I have …5 -
Re: The all new using what you have from your Freezer, Cupboard or Shed (Barn)
marry me chicken sauce I had to Google that! Could you share a recipe? In the interests of avoiding waste & all..5 -
Re: Forgot to pay for parking and then paid but received a PCN
Just spotted that you are dealing with a private company... My own PCN experience has been with councils so it may be different. But equally if the paperwork says an appeal will pause things, you sho…1 -
Re: Bonkers Q about VAT
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81889386#Comment_81889386 Not disagreeing but actually maybe it would be a good idea to ask the accountant to produce a VAT receipt for a theor…2 -
Re: Mortgage Free now aiming for FIRE
SO last day before DG returns and I have a load of stuff to finish that has to be done today. The party is on Sunday so I have to do a click and collect order for tomorrow so we can go and collect it…1 -
Re: Bold leap into retirement
For me anyway, drifting without purpose is actually enjoyable. I'm 14 months into retirement. If that feeling changes, then I'll deal with it somehow.2 -
Re: Car insurance advice please
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6655870/car-insurance-advice-please How is the claim noted on your renewal paperwork? By default an open claim is often treated as a fault claim as fau…2
