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Re: Escape to the country & living off savings
Still lots to sort through from the cupboard of doom but I will get there Tresinia 😍 Brunch was in ‘spoons my turn to pay £11.88 for 2 fry ups and 2 cuppas. I then bought a cute Easter card for neph…2 -
Re: Mum (early 60s) doesn't seem to be enjoying life particularly much. No partner or grandchildren
Exercise is good in so many ways, but there’s no need to commit to some enormous task, such as walking the length of the country. Simply walking to the shops or round the block a few times a week is …1 -
Re: An in-between phase
What do people have in their showers to hold their toiletries? We can't get a recessed wall bit. Our shower is wall (tiles) on three sides so if we had an over-door basket it would have to be ra…2 -
Re: An in-between phase
Thanks for the recommendations but we are definitely getting an oven while the cost seems insubstantial compared to some of our bills 😂 Usuals Survey PB money, to current account and flat pot Aim £1…3 -
Re: An in-between phase
Have you had a planner out and mock up done? That wasent my experience1 -
Re: An in-between phase
Howden’s are good for kitchens. Your builder should have an account.1 -
Re: An in-between phase
Ouch to the 7.5k1 -
Re: What can we grow in this corner?
RHS Rosemoor have Camellias and a Garrya elliptica in that sort of shady position, close to their entrance. It actually faces east, but the nearby trees shade that border in the mornings. EDIT: The G…1 -
Re: What can we grow in this corner?
Sweet Box, ideal for first insects and you will love the scent on a sunny winters day https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/16452/sarcococca-confusa/details PS, pop variegated ivy into pot, to trail over edg…1 -
Re: What can we grow in this corner?
We planted sarcococca a couple of years ago. It seems to be incredibly slow growing. Maybe 3-4 inches a year. I think we paid about £15-£20 for ours. Our local Notcutts had one about twice the size o…2
