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Re: It's me, hi, I'm the problem, it's me
I'm down with the lurgy so not been on here much. Nothing really to report since my last pay day, will see how the funds go over the next week or two before I make another mortgage overpayment. …2 -
Re: 2026 DECLUTTERING CAMPAIGN Mrs SD - our Year of Redistribution
My friend took the stuff from the porch - I was still asleep. She left the glass jugs I had ordered for in the fridge. Also left a SA songbook so I can decide on the 5th song. Mr F always said that h…22 -
Re: Removal of Pre-payment meters
Because everyone has to have smart meters. That's the only option. And frankly, why not? It's easier as they submit the readings for you (most of the time) so save you some work. And it…1 -
Re: MeandO's money-shuffling
Oh aren't you just the loveliest lot. 💕 Thank you Mrs_Money_penny, RedLipstick and Newstartforme, your thoughtfulness and kind words really touched me this morning. I think your manifestation w…3 -
Re: Progress not Perfection
I nipped downstairs to grab something to eat before the lunchtime meeting. Good job I allowed plenty of time as Mr SA dropped a full glass of cola all over the living room floor and it went everywher…4 -
Re: Old Style Weight Loss Challenge - 1st Quarter 2026
Think I'll report STS this week. My daily calorie count has averaged 1794 this past week. So I didn't expect much - it's just a flicker below last week's bathroom scale figure and…4 -
Re: Weekly Flylady Thread 26 January 2026
I spent some time, in short bursts, in our spare room which we designate as HQ because it's where all our papers, computers and stuff are kept. Did some filing, shredding and putting away and pu…6 -
Re: Short Term Money Market Fund
You will get a return rate very close to the Bank of England base rate. So normally a bit better than just keeping cash in your SIPP. The risk is minimal, especially with a large company like Royal L…1 -
Re: "Isn't it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it."
Definitely a no to the texture of kiwi skin for me - I don't eat fresh peaches for the same reason - although I LOVE a nectarine!2 -
Re: Renewables: "talking 'bout my generation"
Wass looking good, this morning, but clouded over after lunch, so 1.6 Os for the day.6
