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Re: Money Moral Dilemma: Do I keep paying extra for trains and hotels to see my friend who won't commit?
I think I'd be inclined to explain the implications of her dithering to her another time (and perhaps more firmly than you did the first time(s)), and if she still can't seem to get herself…2 -
Re: Money Moral Dilemma: Do I keep paying extra for trains and hotels to see my friend who won't commit?
Some people with poor health (mental or physical) find it daunting to commit a long way ahead, not knowing if they'll be well enough to honour the arrangement. No idea if this applies in this si…4 -
Re: O/S Daily Wednesday 11 February 2026
Morning all and thanks for the start @ScarletRibbons x So sorry to hear of the scan results @Gers - can imagine you’d want this dealt with swiftly x Also @RedRuby1231 - hope the MRI appt comes throug…14 -
Re: Money Moral Dilemma: Do I keep paying extra for trains and hotels to see my friend who won't commit?
So controversial here but maybe your friend has challenges. Maybe can do with your support. Be proactive and suggest the drop date to book (to get discounts etc) otherwise we'll book a teams cal…3 -
Re: O/S Daily Wednesday 11 February 2026
Morning folks and thanks SCARLET. Same old same old weather forecast, I agree it gets boring. How much longer can this rain stick around. Not very uplifting news from our ailing ones this morning. RU…11 -
Re: Save £12k in 2026 challenge (or any other amount to challenge yourself!)
I got sent some money by my lovely mum for my birthday this month so I have moved a further £500 over to savings for now. That makes a total of £1000 for February. Spreadsheet updated.2 -
Re: Overpriced house, offer rejected, what now?
If they don’t accept it politely walk away No need to be polite if you're walking away! You may as well walk away while flicking the Vs at them.2 -
Re: O/S Daily Wednesday 11 February 2026
Morning Glad to hear Ruby and Gers have progressed medical issues - hope that further treatment isn’t too long to wait. I’m pleased not to be out at work today - I was beyond shattered yesterday and …14 -
Re: O/S Daily Wednesday 11 February 2026
Morning again, it looks like another miserable day here. Yesterday it rained all day. Not much going on here today. Ruby and Gers, sorry to hear of the health problems you're both experiencing. …13 -
Re: O/S Daily Wednesday 11 February 2026
Morning all Wet out there at the moment but due to be dry for the rest of the day for a change! @Gers @RedRuby1231 hope you get your medical problems sorted soon x Nothing planned today apart from so…12
