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Re: Sealed Pot Challenge ~ 19
Well done @LittleMissDetermined. Roadkill finds are so exciting B)4 -
Re: Sealed Pot Challenge ~ 19
Just potted £3.60 left in my purse. Sounds like your husband needs training up @LittleMissDetermined on the joys of spotting and potting roadkill 🤣5 -
Re: Power of Attorney not registered before mum died but money still taken - help
Sorry for your loss. What they should be doing, in my opinion, is offering a more expensive expedited service for those that have an urgent need to get the LPAs registered.2 -
Re: Power of Attorney not registered before mum died but money still taken - help
I'm sorry for your loss. Unfortunately they no longer issue refunds if someone dies while the LPA (lasting power of attorney) is being processed. There's nothing you can do, it's just …2 -
Re: Power of Attorney not registered before mum died but money still taken - help
I'm sorry for your loss, but I'm not sure any refund would be forthcoming, the process of registration has probably already started, and costs will have been incurred. These types of servi…1 -
Re: Twinklies mortgage journey 2.0
Jobs list 1. Fold laundry and put away. ✅ 2. Put a wash on. ✅ 3. Dry, fold and put away. ✅ 4. Iron school uniform and put away. ✅ 5. Clean and rearrange the boys bedroom. 6. Clean and tidy my bed…3 -
Re: A whole new world, for now
We did,thank you. It was quiet which was exactly what was needed this year. So, here we are sitting in procrastination central. Lots of mad thoughts flying around about 2026 but few crystallised into…6 -
Re: Living Large, on a Small Income, by the Sea.
Also mulling things over here, trying to determine 2026 intentions. So far I have unsubscribed from 3 email lists4 -
Re: Weekly Flylady Thread 29th December 2025
^^^ Wot she said. I didn't realise yesterday was Saturday until I read it on here. I'm less confused today but still dawdling about at the back, not even trying to keep up.9 -
Re: Wilful negligence
The owner, be that the estate, or you and your sister jointly, would need to cover the costs of any repairs not covered by insurance. Do you always tend to overreact and catastrophise, or is it just…2
