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Re: September 2026 Grocery Challenge
I succumbed to the stock-up/hoarding press reports of impacts on supply chains and bought lots of store-cupboard staples. I have blown our September ambition of £150 but we will use some on hols (lea…6 -
Re: The alternative hive - making plan B work
Hello, happy evening. I've been having one of those hormone overload days and everything has been rubbish. Was meant to be at a dance class tonight but our stupid cat unbenowingly followed us (n…1 -
Re: 2020 2nd hand car a mechanical write-off 10 weeks after purchase
Lubrication failure is the short answer. The question then is… why? Was there simply no oil in it because it leaks/burns oil and the level hadn't been checked? Did the oil pump fail? Did road de…2 -
Re: The alternative hive - making plan B work
Hello diary, Happy Tuesday! Its been a pretty busy but steady time in the hive. The kids are now back at school and settling down in their respective classes. So far no hitches but then again its onl…1 -
Re: Old Style Daily Wednesday 09 September 2026
Morning all Complete weather turnaround to yesterday, it's sunny and bright instead of pouring with rain. Lets hope little one continues to cope well with her casts @dp1 Did some housework earli…8 -
Re: Defence para 3 for ParkingEye court claim
What happened in the end? Discontinuance?1 -
Re: bay sentry / dcb legal claim
"I get the feeling they’ll be pursuing this?" Not at all. They always discontinue before hearings. They've done this in response to an Order from the local court judge. In fact the fir…2 -
Re: How fast a broadband do i need?
When I was with Plusnet, pre FFTP, I got about 64mbps which was more than adequate. Now with Sky paying less and getting 1Gbps. Don't need it but moneysaving and all that.2 -
Re: How fast a broadband do i need?
just the same requirements as you for two people. I was getting 64 mbps but just switched to FTTP and getting 140 mbps, both speeds do the necessary.1 -
Re: Doom scrolling and the next financial crash!
Both can be true, gross doesn't include fixed costs, including the significant infrastructure costs.1
