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Re: The Mental Debt Struggle...
Thanks for all of the kitten advice and wisdom. He/she is called Silver (my son named him, as he vetoed my suggestion of Stormy or Chaos - as it's a very high energy kitten from what I have seen…1 -
Re: 5 OS pleasures in your day today - part 3
For the last couple of days, Waking up early on Christmas morning and being grateful for the lovely man lying beside me, our 13th Christmas together. Visit to see the beautiful grey one, the horses w…7 -
Re: Reverse Meal Planning
You could have frozen the turkey. Apologies if I have picked you up wrong, but it was frozen, then cooked, so it's perfectly safe to refreeze as you have changed its state if that makes sense. …4 -
Re: Retrospective changing of tariff on Heat Network
Hi, If anyone happens to be following, this hearing took place at the First Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) on 10 October 2025. The panel reserved their judgement, saying it may take 3 months or so …3 -
Re: Section 75 is a washout. What on earth can I do now??
You began by asking: But what now are my options? I can contact citizens’ advice. Am I able and permitted to contact a financial ombudsman? Your question has been answered, so I fail to see why you …6 -
Re: Payment a Day - Chapter 2025
Thanks for confirming @LittleMissDetermined and @BlueJ94 🤗.1 -
Re: Fresh Diary for 2025!
Nothing wrong in giving yourself a fresh start! I'm staying with mine for now even though I only update it on an ad hoc basis but after looking at the 2025 numbers my budget is getting a total r…1 -
Re: Dazzling December's No-Spend Days Challenge!
@ThriftyPrincess40 you're on there already! I always add everyone from the current month xx2 -
Re: HELP PLEASE! Residential defence witness statement against PCN claims brought by DCB Legal
There is insight, in the sticky threads in announcements, plus numerous feedback posts in scores of cases You are discussing a settlement figure to end the case, or are offering £zero, no settlement,…2 -
Re: Payment a Day - Chapter 2026
You're definitely both welcome @ThriftyPrincess40 and @BlueJ94. Just PAD as often as you are able to, and no pressure. It's a fun way to save or pay down debts, so just make it your own. x2
