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Old Style Daily Sunday 27 August 2023
Morning all. The bellowing bull is back. I'm wide awake.
Old Style Daily Saturday 26 August 2023
Good morning folks.
O/S Daily Friday 25 August 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Light - cloudy at the moment, hoping sky will clear and sun will shine. Dinner last night was pork steaks, mash, veg and gravy. All the normal chores to do today. Keep…
O/S Daily Thursday 24 August 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Light - sky becoming clear and forecast for another warm day. Dinner last night was LO chicken, new potatoes, salad, pork pie, ham and boiled eggs, clear up of the…
Olive oil stain removal
I have been putting olive oil in my ear to soften ear wax. One night I got some on my bed sheet. I did not notice it till after I washed the sheet and put it back on the bed. I now have a circular stain about 5 inches in diameter. All the advice I read is treat oil stains before washing. Any suggestions on how to treat it…
Cooking pork - fatty taste?
I'm looking for help again :) I'm trying to work through my freezers with a view to getting rid of one and I have several pork shoulders that I bought reduced or on offer and chucked in there. I used to cook pork a lot (roasts, stir fries etc) but recently whenever I cook it I really struggle to enjoy it... it just tastes…
O/S Daily Wednesday 23 August 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Light - sky becoming clear and forecast for another warm day. Dinner last night was fish, chips, beans/veg. Half day at work but at other office. Keep safe and well x…
O/S Daily Tuesday 22 August 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Light - sky becoming clear and forecast for another sunny hot day. Dinner last night was chicken wrapped in bacon, with mash, veg and yorkshires and gravy. Work wasn't…
O/S Daily Monday 21 August 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Light - sky becoming clear and forecast for another sunny hot day. Lunch was chicken and pasta yesterday. Tonight chicken and mushroom pie, mash, veg and gravy. Back to…
Weekly Flylady Thread 14 August 2023
Welcome to the weekly Flylady 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 whole…
Old Style Daily Sunday 20th August 2023
Good morning, I'll pop back when I've made coffee.
Old Style Daily Saturday 19 August 2023
Morning folks. Just padding off for coffee.
O/S Daily Friday 18 August 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Cloudy and overcast, forecast is for this all day with possible rain at luncthime. Dinner last night was clear up so had ham, boiled egg, pork pie, salad and jacket…
O/S Daily Thursday 17 August 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Light cloud, sun looks like it will get out later, dry underfoot. Dinner was pork steaks, mash, veg and gravy. Work was ok, just half day today also as heating engineer…
O/S Daily Wednesday 16 August 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Light cloud, sun looks like it will get out later, dry underfoot. Dinner last night was sausages, egg, beans and chips. Work busy but ok, half day today. Keep safe and…
O/S Daily Tuesday 15 August 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Light cloud, sun looks like it will get out later, dry underfoot. Dinner last night was chicken wrapped in bacon, new pots, veg and gravy. Tonight sausages, beans and…
O/S Daily Monday 14 August 2023
Morning Hugs to those that want/need them, those who are poorly and those who are looking after a poorly person x Happy birthday to those with a birthday x Cloudy, dull, dreich wet underfoot lots of laying water and rain forecast for most of the day. Lunch yesterday was roast pork. Back to work today - hoping I haven't…
Weekly Flylady Thread 7th August 2023
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 whole task easier and quicker. We also…
Freezing small quantity ingredients
I don't make cakes/squares etc that often but being GF I generally make my own, but often it seems waste ingredients due to racidity, especially with sesame seeds, walnuts and other nuts, ground almonds and want to freeze small individual quantities. I've checked and most nut/seed etc ingredients seem to be freezable, but…
Old Style Daily Sunday 13th August 2023
Good morning - I'll pop back in a bit.

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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