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Re: Watty's Awakening
It was so important to reflect on what your girlfriend said, and to recognise the indicators and some of the triggers for feeling anxious and panicky. Given the horrible relationship breakdown, it is…2 -
Re: 2025 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN MrsSD - The Joy of Decluttering
Hi all, I have had a busy few days without decluttering much. OH has been at home on "holiday" and getting under my feet 😂. We have done the shop but it has not all yet been put away and i…2 -
Re: Mortgage Free Plod
Merry pay day to me! Now that the boiler is sorted and didn't break the bank, I can focus on my next savings goal, which is roof repairs. These were flagged up by the Homebuyers Report and facto…1 -
Re: The Top Regular Savers Discussion Thread
If you sent the payment by FP, it will normally show on the Chorley system around 10am on the second business day after you sent it. With Christmas, it won't show until next Monday.1 -
Re: I don't understand the appeal process
I would almost never try POPLA. Wrong move unless you have a killer point. Doing POPLA is likely pointless, will put you on the back foot (because most people lose and in fact, ParkingEye in particu…1 -
Re: Sick leave over Xmas
Is it taking the proverbial or trying to understand ones rights? Admittedly I am currently sick and not going to ask for my holiday back, but it would be reasonable to do so.1 -
Re: O/S Daily December 24th 2025
Morning everyone Just a quickie as I have potatoes cooking to mash and carrots and parsnips to blanche. Then I'll go down to mam and dads with everything that's prepared and bring the turke…1 -
Re: Ive got a CCJ form, from I PARK SERVICES, can i fight it?
Easily - and my signature tells you how. Forums are a cinch to navigate.1 -
Re: CrazyBee wants to be Mortgage Free!
Happy Christmas Eve to all, it is shaping up to be a good Christmas eve so far, I have played two free games on post code lottery and got gold twice, yippee - that never normally happens! I have had …1 -
Re: Good and Bad Buys at Lidl and Aldi stores (***Please don't expire***)
Confession, I have bought plenty of packs of Emmental slices from Lidl in 2025 - strangely moreish despite smelling like vomit! i went to a large Sainsbury's and Tesco yesterday evening and both…1
