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Re: O/S Daily Thursday August 20 2026
Morning all We had rain off and on all day yesterday and some showers due today, the green areas desperately need it as does the village pond which has been dredged and waiting for rain to refill it.…10 -
Re: USB plug sockets
I think its simple enough to say what do you have plugged in to day that uses USB-C. Consider replacing that one socket or sockets. USC-C is recognised by the EU and will be around for longer than ot…1 -
Re: 2026 - consolidation and calm
PAD (Payment a Day) Today's PAD - £11 Jan - £172 Feb - £203 Mar - £143 Apr - £67 May - £108 Jun - £188 Jul - £78 Aug - £102 Car balance Sept 25 - £11,031 - now £6,9693 -
Re: USB plug sockets
My personal take is that I wouldn't want to be charging anything in a kitchen where it could get wet and also from a hygiene point of view. Built in chargers are mostly low power and if they fai…1 -
Re: USB plug sockets
Are they on the way out? I've a couple in different rooms and they are fine. Not fast but I don't need them to be.2 -
Re: USB plug sockets
My experience with 13amp sockets that also incorporate USB sockets is not good. When used to charge devices they are extremely slow compared to other methods of charging. What are you intending to us…4 -
Re: USB plug sockets
The first question surely, is what USB sockets do you currently need? What do your leads currently require.1 -
Re: Living the Good Life - mortgage free and living in line with our values
Woohoo - fabulous news on B&W cat! - and as I type this, Three Little Birds just started to play on R2!4 -
Re: Parking stories in the News/media
https://www.somersetcountygazette.co.uk/news/26474969.rules-change-taunton-woman-fined-age-uk-donation/ Rules change after Taunton woman 'fined' £170 for Age UK donation Another Taunton res…4 -
Re: And now we go again...
Stunning photograph! I could gaze at that for hours! As always, your thoughtful decision making around your saving and spending is very inspiring. You will be able to enjoy the look of those steps ev…2
