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O/S Daily Wednesday 26 April 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 but cloudy start to the day - should stay dry. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge whilst on…
O/S Daily Tuesday 25 April 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 but cloudy start to the day - cloudy is forecast for the day. May get some sunshine so wash load ready to peg out. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm…
Camping/Picnic ideas (no fridge or cooking)
As per the title, I'm going away for two nights/three days and I'll have access to cold water but no cooking or refrigeration. I might be able to boil water, but that's not guaranteed. I'm thinking I can make overnight oats in a flask with apple juice for breakfast, and take some fruit/jerky and hard cheese/crackers for…
O/S Daily Monday 24 April 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 but cloudy start to the day - cloudy is forecast for the day. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge…
Weekly Flylady Thread 17th April 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…
O/S Daily Sunday 23rd April 2023
Good morning, seems to be fine this morning after a nasty wet day yesterday.Belated birthday wishes Poppy, and nice to meet you MollyWindley.Sorry to read that your visit to BFF was difficult TA, distressing isn't it.We bought a new microwave yesterday, after the old one stopped working and knocked out the rest of the…
Old Style Daily Saturday 22 April 2023
Good morning folks, it's bright and cold. I'm off for a coffee.
O/S Daily Friday 21 April 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 Raining at the moment, lots a laying water - rain started sometime during the night - forecast to stop at lunchtime. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered,…
O/S Daily, Wednesday 19th April 2023
Good morning, It's an early start today - I've been awake for a long time and thought I might as well get up.It seems to be fine and dry, not fully light yet, yesterday was an ok day but there was a nippy little wind. There's not a lot planned for today - I've got to go to the Post Office to collect a parcel, and post a…
O/S Daily Thursday 20 April 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 Dry underfoot, but cloudy..Wash load ready to peg out. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and enjoying my first cuppa and my porridge whilst on…
Vase filler suggestions..?
I've just bought a large, tall, clear glass vase which I want to fill up to 1/4 full to support the artificial grasses and flowers I want to arrange inside. Obviously, this is a non-water situation. I want to avoid anything non-eco like plastic and anything scratchy like pebbles. So far I've had wine corks and ping pong…
Got any creative tips for using leftover chocolate Easter eggs?
I saw a Facebook post mentioning chocolate and banana toasties which I'd like to try. And the other night I used some grated Easter egg as garnish for a ridiculous Mudslide cocktail. There's the option to save them as Halloween handouts or for birthday cake toppers. Or you could eke them out in over a few weeks in the…
O/S Daily Tuesday 18 April 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 Dry underfoot, and supposed to be warmer and dry this week - we'll see. Wash load ready to peg out. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and…
O/S Daily Monday 17 April 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 Dry underfoot, and supposed to be warmer and dry this week - we'll see. Wash load ready to peg out. DH and DS1 getting ready for work, I'm showered, dressed and…
Weekly Flylady Thread 10 April 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 16 April 2023
Good morning folks. After the glory of a beautiful sunrise yesterday today is just the opposite. Grey with hints of blue. I'm off for a reviving cup of coffee.
Old Style Daily Saturday 15 April 2023
Good morning folks. I'm off to make coffee and process the news in yesterday's thread.
O/S Daily Friday 14 April 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 Not raining at the moment but yesterday was raining on and off with several heavy downpours. Next week we're supposed to be having a heat wave - we'll see! DH and DS1…
O/S Daily Thursday 13 April 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 Not raining at the moment but yesterday was raining on and off with several heavy downpours. Next week we're supposed to be having a heat wave - we'll see! DH and DS1…
March 2023 Grocery Challenge
Welcome to the third Grocery Challenge of 2023! ******** Please post your budget in BOLD and HEADING 2 ******** If your new month starts early feel free to join this thread, or if you're still working on your February Budget then keep on posting in the February Challenge. As always this challenge is to reduce your own…

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Warning: 'WASPI' women affected by State Pension age rise should watch out for 'steep rise' in scams
If you're a woman born in the 1950s affected by changes to your State Pension age, be on high alert for scams offering compensation for this. Campaign group Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) and charity Independent Age have warned so-called 'WASPI' women to be extremely careful, as there's been a reported "steep rise" in the number of scams targeting this group.
Martin Lewis: 'WASPI' women affected by State Pension age rise should beware 'steep rise' in scams
If you're a woman born in the 1950s, be on high alert for scams offering compensation for those affected by changes to their State Pension age. MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) founder Martin Lewis has warned so-called 'WASPI' women to be extremely careful, as there's been a reported "steep rise" in the number of scams targeting this group – with some even using Martin's name.
Small pension pots to be automatically combined in future under Government plans – here's what it could mean for you
If you have a number of small pension pots you've built up over years of changing jobs, they may be automatically combined in future under new Government plans. This could make it easier to stay on top of your pension savings and reduce costs – but it's still very early days, and we don't yet know exactly how the scheme will work in practice.
Martin Lewis: Aged 20 to 25? Trick to get a FREE four-year railcard worth £100 from Santander
If you're aged 20 to 25, there's a trick right now that can get you a free four-year railcard worth £100 via the bank Santander. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis takes you through it.
Went to an employment tribunal between 2013 and 2017? Can you reclaim £100s?
Tens of thousands who overpaid employment tribunal fees are now due a share of £13 million, which could be worth £100s. But refunds aren't automatic, so you need to act to get your money back. Here's what you need to know.
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.
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.
Autumn Budget 2024: what it means for you – including minimum wage rises, changes to benefits and more
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today announced a host of changes to benefits, transport and more in her Autumn Budget. Here's what's happened and what it means for your pocket.
Autumn Budget 2024: what it means for you – including minimum wage rises, changes to benefits and more
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today announced a host of changes to benefits, transport and more in her Autumn Budget. Here's what's happened and what it means for your pocket.

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