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Tuesday 26th November 2024
Good morning all, seems fine outside. Well, 53 years ago today at this time I was in labour with my eldest, yes, he's 53 today. No labouring being done today thank heavens, just household stuff and I need to go to the shops. Met up with a friend yesterday for a good chat, then came home. TA Hope your dental appt went well…
Re wash or not bother
As I was hanging out my second load of towels today. I discovered that contractors for my neighbours had been mixing cemet/concrete. Its was about 12ft away over a 6ft fence away from my washing. we have had a light wind today. I know cement is very fine. So not sure if I should re wash or just leave it as it is and hope…
O/S Daily Monday 25th November 2024
Good morning, it seems to be with here, dry though. Dp1 your dg d is a funny little thing isnt she! It's an early start after a bad night, not unusual for me. I'll be meeting a friend mid morning for coffee and chat, that's all that's on the agenda today. Stay safe and warm everyone, take care
What have you got lying around your home that was in your childhood home?
My tv is 20 years old
Old Style Daily Monday 25 November 2024
Morning all. BRB.
Old Style Daily Sunday 24th November 2025
Good morning, I've just posted, but it doesn't seem to be there ! I can't do it all again, so I'll just send good wishes to all, and hope everyone has a good day!
Old Style Daily Saturday 23 November 2024
Morning all. Storm Bert is making an entrance. BRB
O/S Daily Friday 22nd November 2024
Morning all, I'll be back in a bit.
Old Style Daily Thursday 21 November 2024
Brrrr. It's chilly.
window vac's
hi, i have a window vac from lidl which for £20 is super. however, i have kitchen counter space issues with jars on the window sills which means i need to vacuum the windows behind the jars from above downward. is there a window vac powerful enough to suction the water while upside down? thank you for any tips
Old Style Daily Wednesday 20 November 2024
Well, it's a definite sleepless night tonight, so I thought I might as well get up again. Blimey that was cold yesterday and actual heavy snow for the second or third time ever in this house. Shame it didn't stick. I know that's selfish but I love snow, always have even when it's inconvenient but then, I don't live in an…
Does anyone else feel like there has been another large increase in food prices lately?
My weekly grocery bill has gone up by quite a bit recently. I don’t think I am buying particularly different food than before. Rather ironically I have been trying to cook from scratch more to cut costs. I can’t tell if I’m just shopping badly or there really has been another price hike.
Old Style Daily Tuesday 19th November 2024
Good early morning all, it looks like we have a dusting of snow here, winter drawers on! I'm up early, can't sleep, not because I'm mithering but because I'm hopeful. DGD rang me last night (I haven't spoken to her while all this has been going on). She went to the school with DD, but didn't attend the meeting. Instead she…
Pocket repair
Unsure if this is the correct place but imagine there are helpful knowledgeable people who might give some suggestions how this can be repaired, it's from a jeans front pocket and I don't want to make the pocket depth shorter. Worn through by my phone I think. I can do rudimentary sewing, nothing fancy. Thanks. Hopefully I…
Old Style Daily Monday 18 November 2024
Morning from a very frosty here.
Freegan October Food Challenge
Aghast at the amount of food waste we're seeing by becoming Ol*o FWHs, we've decided to adopt a challenge for October: not to buy food. The rules: 1. We are allowed to buy milk. 2. We have 2 dozen eggs delivered every fortnight and we're not cancelling. 3. We are allowed to eat down freezer and cupboard supplies. 4. Child…
Weekly Flylady Thread 11th November 2024
Thank you, Valli, for last week's thread. What is FLYLADY? Well, it's our version of the US flylady idea - but we work on the principle that housework is not fun, it's boring, can be time-consuming, is often thankless but, unfortunately, necessary. It's here on Old Style to provide the support we all need and to make the…
O/S Daily Sunday 17th November 2024
Good morning, I'll be back soon.
O/S Daily Saturday 16th November 2024
Good morning all, I'll be back soon.
Slow cooker inspiration!
Perhaps there is already a thread but I just found 105 recipes from Mr T! Sorry if this is a dupe I am still experimenting........ https://realfood.tesco.com/search.html?&perpage=60&Collection=Slow cooker recipes I have yet to try puddings but these look good......…

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Buy now, pay later protection one step closer – but Martin Lewis urges caution as rules not yet in force
New rules to protect over 10 million shoppers who use buy now, pay later (BNPL) services are on the way to becoming law. However, MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis, who has long-campaigned for BNPL regulation, is urging people to remain wary until the law changes take force.
Tesco shopper? You've less than two weeks to use £15 million worth of Clubcard vouchers – or extend them with our trick
If you've got a Tesco Clubcard, check if you have any vouchers close to expiring, as nearly £15 million-worth are due to run out on Saturday 31 May. Don't want to spend your vouchers yet? We've got a trick to extend their validity.
Martin Lewis: Just got a win on hopefully changing hideous council tax debt collection that hurts millions
"Catastrophic" Council Tax debt collection practices – that can see bailiffs at your door within six weeks demanding payment for the whole year despite missing just one month – are to be investigated by the Government. It's a win for MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis and his charity the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI) who've campaigned against this rapid escalation.
Martin Lewis: Mobile and broadband mid-contract inflation hikes are BANNED – but there are winners and losers
Inflation-linked broadband, mobile and TV price hikes have been banned. It means some will see bills rise by a specified amount in pounds and pence going forward. However, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has warned that many WILL still see above-inflation rises in future despite the new rules.
'Catastrophic' Council Tax debt collection practices to be investigated by Government – Martin Lewis says move is 'brilliant news'
"Catastrophic" Council Tax debt collection practices – that can see bailiffs at your door within six weeks demanding payment for the whole year despite missing just one month – are to be investigated by the Government. It's a win for MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis and his charity the Money and Mental Health Policy Institute (MMHPI) who've campaigned against this rapid escalation.
MoneySaver's 'unbelievable' £675 refund from Complete Savings – how to check if you can claim too
MoneySaver Ray secured a £675 refund from Complete Savings after reading our warning about the 'cashback with a catch' site's misleading 'click to claim' ads. And Ray's not the only one, as we've been swamped with similar successes.
Origin broadband customer? You'll soon be moved to Utility Warehouse – here's what you need to know
If you're an Origin broadband and home phone customer, you'll soon be automatically transferred to Utility Warehouse – but your service will continue as before and you should keep paying your bills as normal.
Bank of England cuts base rate to 4.25% – here's what it means for your mortgage and savings
The base rate has been cut to 4.25% from 4.5% by the Bank of England. This rate is used by the central bank to charge other banks and lenders when they borrow money, so the move can impact mortgage and savings rates.
Is now a good time to fix your mortgage or should you wait? Brokers answer as rates continue to fall ahead of expected Base Rate cut
Interest rates on fixed mortgage deals have continued to be cut ahead of this week's decision by the Bank of England on whether to change the Base Rate. But will fixed rates move much further – and should you fix now or wait?

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