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Re: Getting FIREd up 😀
So, I know I'm a total saddo, but there's something much s*xier about paying money off a credit card than there is in just putting money in the bank to pay it in the future. £5 from Shoppix…5 -
Re: Travelling to Dubai as a queer person
We are a same sex couple with a child. We will not even transit through Dubai airport. It is not safe for us and ultimately it's illegal for us to be who we are and in the country. Any assistanc…1 -
Re: New Capita-run Civil Service Pension Scheme - problems (what a surprise!)
This was my experience of the new portal today. Having already registered on the new portal I logged on in order to view my pension payment for December. The link I had previously used gave an error …1 -
Re: The Faster Payments Cut Off Times List
If you withdraw after 8:15ish, you do get the money instantly (subject to the usual checks) and the value of the transaction is dated the next day. This probably means you still get Cahoot interest …1 -
Re: 5 OS pleasures in your day today - part 3
Morning all. Quickly popping in, hoping everyone enjoyed the last couple of days. We had a lovely time with melded families all getting on well together, all ages from 11 months through to 93 years e…5 -
Re: Weekly Flylady Thread 22nd December 2025
Valli, I'm sorry to hear about little boy bunny xx I am looking forward to a properly lazy day today. I've spent the morning putting away the last of the clean crockery and watching YT vide…8 -
Re: New Capita-run Civil Service Pension Scheme - problems (what a surprise!)
I concur In my 24 years as a civil servant (in various departments) I have ALWAYS had to provide own tea coffee mug etc & well everything really On top of an expensive staff cafeteria & all …2 -
Re: New Capita-run Civil Service Pension Scheme - problems (what a surprise!)
CAPITA what a nightmare they will be. In my experience everything they handle is a mess ! I have yet to log into the 'new' portal as I can't bear it 🫣1 -
Re: Weekly Flylady Thread 22nd December 2025
So sorry to hear your news @Valli, he will have had the most wonderful life and was all the better for being loved by you. It’s so difficult when our furry friends leave us 😔 Sending gentle hugs.. H…6 -
Re: Reverse Meal Planning
Afternoon! Am re-joining this thread, as we have waaaay too much food around, so am planning a lower spend January. DS2 will need returning to uni next weekend, so he will need a food shop to take wi…4
