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Re: Weekly Flylady Thread 02nd March 2026
Bed moved so it could be vacuumed under - was like Watership Down under there - partly, I suppose, due to the carpet being fairly new. Bedside drawers windowside cleaned out, bit of flingage has occu…5 -
Re: Cooking for one (Mark Three)
I ate out for dinner yesterday and we went back to the same restaurant for lunch today. I had the same lasagne dish both times. It is rainy and feels chillier today. I’m going out for dinner with my …2 -
Re: Awful weather - typical Brits talk
It's amazing how you can adapt. When I had my shoulder done my dominant arm was out of action for about 3 months, so I learned to do everything with one arm. Likewise with the hip, small rucksac…7 -
Re: Possible tax on (briefly) owing two homes
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6658280/possible-tax-on-briefly-owing-two-homes I agree with what @_Penny_Dreadful has said if the property you are looking to buy is in England, so th…1 -
Re: Recover costs from credit card company for cancelled trip to Middle East
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6658306/recover-costs-from-credit-card-company-for-cancelled-trip-to-middle-east The refund from the card provider would only be in very specific circu…1 -
Re: Recover costs from credit card company for cancelled trip to Middle East
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6658306/recover-costs-from-credit-card-company-for-cancelled-trip-to-middle-east Most travel insurance doesn't cover war/terrorism, so other avenu…2 -
Re: Recover costs from credit card company for cancelled trip to Middle East
Make sure to check out this MSE article about the disruption to that part of the world https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2026/03/middle-east-conflict-travel-rights/1 -
Re: Recover costs from credit card company for cancelled trip to Middle East
"You may also be able to recover costs from your credit card company if this is how you paid for your trip." The may is doing a lot of heavy lifting in that sentence. Credit card protection…2 -
Re: Awful weather - typical Brits talk
I wonder if perennial broccoli would suit you (if you can find some seed) because that grows tall and you really only need one plant. They are good for at least 3yrs. I used to run a new one along si…5 -
Re: The ups, the downs and the insides out of growing your own in 2026!
I grew garlic chives on my kitchen windowsill - until the cat ate them. If you think a cat with fishy breath is bad, try one with garlic breath!5
