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Re: Mortgage Free now aiming for FIRE
Good progress again yesterday and the neighbour has said OK to me getting soil from him so I can build the compost bins today and get the holes levelled so the mower can navigate it. I also spoke to …1 -
Re: Civil Enforcement ignore my appeals. What steps can I take?
But you'll never have to pay a penny! Stop! Is this Dobbies? Where? Just email a complaint to CEL - see their complaints policy - saying you'll report them to the BPA if they keep refusing …3 -
Re: CEL CCJ Set Aside (CPR 13.2, Dead Claim) - Draft WS and DO for Review
The statement of truth is too short and is out of date.1 -
Re: Pay off mortgage and start having even more fun 😁
My goodness, I didn’t know it had been so long since I’ve posted 😳 Yesterday ds1 got told he doesn’t need his wound changing at clinic he can do it himself now, we have spent a lot of time at the wa…4 -
Re: Securing fence beams
If you have a Screwfix nearby I’ve found the Turbo outdoor screws pretty good. Timco are also very good quality, possibly better. If you’re going with the 5” do you have an impact driver? They take s…1 -
Re: Civil Enforcement ignore my appeals. What steps can I take?
There is no point in trying to deal reasonably with scammers whose only interest is in taking your money; just remember that context. Their whole business model is to catch people out who transgress …6 -
Re: How much to live on
Back on "how much do you have ..."..... I was curious as to what the average mortgage is today in terms of monthly cost. I was astonished to see a figure of over £1,300 a month. Assuming an…5 -
Re: Summertime 2026
Oh diolch @WelshmansDaughter that’s an excellent suggestion! I hadn’t thought of that - I was going to give them away on Freecycle but that is not without its stress with people messing you about, no…4 -
Re: The Cutting Down Alcohol Challenge for August & 2026 :)
It will be 20/21 for me today. I'll stick with 21 for September, thankyou cathybird 😍. Great to reach your target @Wanna_Bee_Free ✔️4 -
Re: UKPC and DCB Legal court claim
Unless you want to do this: If the Claimant complies with this Order the Defendant may send to the Court and the Claimant’s solicitors a Defence in substitution for the Defence dated 05/02/2026 by 4:…4
