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Re: Rear garden Soakaway problems, solutions, diagnosis
@UnsureAboutthis if you can get access to drain you could hire one of these as it's cheaper than getting somebody in but if you need a pro to show your neighbours anything and want proof of the …1 -
Re: Rear garden Soakaway problems, solutions, diagnosis
It is highly likely that after 60 years the soakaway is no longer effective. My parents property was purchased by my grandparents in the mid 70s and it had a back garden which flooded due to clay soi…1 -
Re: And now we go again...
I noticed on @Foxgloves diary that you were discussing the books that you read. I am currently enjoying crime books written by Peter May & thought of you! I love his books & his style of writ…4 -
Re: Resourcefulness: The budgeter's friend
@EssexHebridean - Yes, that's right. 'Down Cemetery Road' is the first one in that series of books. There are just four of them. Herron wrote them before the Slough House books. I wond…5 -
Re: 2026 - Mindful Living and Connection
Good luck giving up!😍 I drank too much last night as I went to a vegan event in London and there were half price cocktails! I came back from the hotel this morning as my dog is being dropped off soo…3 -
Re: RIAS car insurance website said payment not taken, but it did - TWICE!
A bit of advice for the future. If it ever happens again, then before paying again. Check you bank account & the avaiable balance. Before rushing to pay again. This happens a lot & is often d…1 -
Re: RIAS car insurance website said payment not taken, but it did - TWICE!
Have they actually taken the money or just put an authorisation hold on it ? If the latter it could be totally outside of their control and down to the card network and RIAS have no intention of actu…1 -
Re: Timing the market!
Nope. (5 characters too short).2 -
Re: County Court Claim Incorrect VRM DCB Legal - Eurocarparks
Then check every few days, plus keep checking your email inbox and spam folders for their N279 discontinuation document, which has usually arrived by now1 -
Re: Maintenance and running costs for a larger, older house
The house is in Surrey, was built in the late 1800's as a stable block and then converted in the early 1900's. It is 240sqm and has high ceilings (around 3m) throughout. It's fully dou…2
