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Re: MSE Forum Poll: Have you bought anything recently in case of blackouts, power outages etc?
A word of warning. Power cuts and emergencies happen very, very, very infrequently. We had a property in Spain where they have occasional power cuts so, bought a couple of wind up torches. They sat i…2 -
Re: MSE Forum Poll: Have you bought anything recently in case of blackouts, power outages etc?
No, not really as I'm generally well stocked, and have enough wine for over a year, although might mean I have to drink some of it a bit young! ;-) I do keep the car generally well charged and s…1 -
Re: From accumulation to de-accumulation?
There are regular threads on this same topic. It is a common issue, probably exaggerated on this forum as so many of us were savers and not spenders by nature. Personally I have been more relaxed abo…6 -
Re: Old Style Daily Sunday 27 September 2026
Morning all Dry and bright here again, wm is not on as OH is going to fit the new shower when he gets back from the boot sale, the water will have to be turned off so I will fill a few containers. Ro…6 -
Re: From accumulation to de-accumulation?
Although I'm not retired yet, I also struggled to spend stuff on me. I've made a budget that includes an allocation for fun spending, and anything left over at the end of the month goes int…2 -
Re: UK CPM PCN on private road
Thank you. There were no bays in the road I parked. Only areas without hatched or white lines. There are some bays if I had driven a bit more. From google street view I could see the attached entranc…2 -
Re: UK CPM PCN on private road
The headline is PARKING CONDITIONS and every term on the sign is about parking. "By entering" is buried in the small print. Read as a whole, it's an offer to park on terms. That offer …3 -
Re: Parking "fine" by Text
So now Moorside have my address so any mail should come to me.2 -
Re: Awful weather - typical Brits talk
2P There are 36 roadworks in the town where the hospital is so I have no idea how to get there. In full panic mode now. I haven't driven the area for two years due to not being able to walk much…3 -
Re: Removing a huge hedge
Just a warning but if you are going to transport freshly cut Cherry or Portuguese Laurel to the tip in your car (especially if it's a hatchback, estate or SUV so boot is open to rest of car) the…4
