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Re: growing
One thing which hasn't been mentioned in this thread is the knowledge gained about fruit and vegetables, their seasons - how they're grown, when they're grown, what good looks like, re…1 -
Re: growing
It doesn't save money but you get much better quality vegetables and of course fresher. A fruit tree will save buying fruit but only part of the year. If you grow your own you learn to eat stuff…1 -
Re: growing
An apple tree, which will cost less than £10 in Feb/March is very much worth the investment. But we should all be eating more wholesome food, that is priceless.1 -
Re: August 2026 Grocery Challenge
I went to Morries which is opposite Aldo's so popped in to Aldo's first and bought iceberg lettuces and onions, cabbage, carrots, (for coleslaw), all for the BBQ for 60 this afternoon for o…6 -
Re: Looking To The Future With Hope
@Humdinger1 thank you, that means a lot. I need to find a way of coping with the anxiety as this could go on well into next year. I did contact my GP in the week and was given another prescription fo…2 -
Re: Steadily climbing the mountain, enjoying the view along the way
What a transformation - love it! Definitely need that handrail though; I'm sure I would step back and fall off the patio whilst admiring something in the garden 😂3 -
Re: O/S Daily Sunday August 9 2026
morning everyone enjoy your time away scarlet fingers crossed for good weather. Happy Anniversary snoozer hope you both have a lovely day. I’m sorry your DM is still in hospital AA but if she’s settl…7 -
Re: Buying House Freehold Clause
Then the freeholder is responsible, if that makes sense. Why would it make sense that they would be responsible? Is there something in your lease which makes your freeholder liable to you for such da…1 -
Re: How did you feel when you committed to retirement?
@mrklaw good point, yes - I did have some thoughts whether that was a risk, someone in my close social network thought it was crazy to give anything other than statutory notice. Get your points on cu…1 -
Re: Buying House Freehold Clause
It's a pretty obscure risk (especially once you exclude coal mines, for which there is statutory compensation from the government). Is there any mining history in the area? Obviously it's i…1
