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Now the nights are drawing in. Me and my partner are looking for cheap/free activities for the evenings. We don't want to spend the winter just watching TV or in different rooms on our computers. But something that we can do together as a couple.

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 Still dark, showers forecast for the day. Dinner last night was LO roast, remembered to get chicken out to defrost so that may become chicken in a sauce with veg or…

Over the summer I was gifted a box of ripe peaches. Ate a few but no way could I eat them all and being short of time I peeled them, stoned them, chopped them and froze them. I now have two very large bags of frozen peaches and would love some inspiration for using them up. Any suggestions please?

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 Still dark, mostly dry day forecast, we'll see. Lunch yesterday was roast pork, some LO's. Back to work today - busy day. expected. Keep safe and well x nmlc x 

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…

Good morning, it's a cold one though. I'm late this morning, We had a late night last night after going to a birthday party. It was a great night, we thoroughly enjoyed it. No plans for today, hope everyone has a good day. Take care folks.

Morning all, just starting off, back soon.

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 Still dark, rain is forecast for the day. Dinner last night was gammon, egg, chips/salad. Chores to do today. Keep safe and well x nmlc x 

Hi all, is there a way of finding out if the value /money a scrap metal merchant is paying up is correct or fair; there are a few scrap metal merchants in the area however as they dont have prices up on a bill board display and having spoken to the nearest one a few times he said prices can change daily, how is one to know…

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 Still dark, rain is forecast for the day. Dinner last night was chicken in a creamy mushroom sauce, new potatoes and peas. Day off as I have an appointment in the…

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 Still dark, air feels cool rain forecast for today and the coming days. Dinner last night was sausages, LO mash, yorkshires, veg and gravy. Working at the other office…

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 Still dark, air feels cold, not sure whether we'll get rain or not, was forecast rain yesterday but didn't get any. We'll see. Dinner was fish, chips/beans or veg.…

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 Still dark, rain is forecast for all day, air is much colder and a possible frost this morning. Dinner last night was roast chicken, stuffing, mash, roasties, carrots,…

r 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…

Morning, I'll be back soon

Morning all, just starting off, I'll be back soon.

did no one want to start one in case or am I just not seeing one? Morning! Dull and grey as ditch water today...No plans thank god, I'm a bit over things I have to do or places I have to go to this week. Today I'm thinking about potentially doing a big fat zero, or some cocheting or some decluttering, probably bed stuff…

So my old panasonic bread maker has finally stopped working, i think the heating element has gone and i really dont think its worth fixing as it is old and very well used for cobs, bread and pizza dough. So ive been looking at the latest panasonic model (£149) and it doesnt seem to have good reviews from what ive been…

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 Still dark, rain is forecast for all day. Dinner last night was use up of, ham, boiled eggs, salad, hot new potatoes, coleslaw, pork pie (menfolk). Tonight I'm not sure…

Sorry for being a train spotter over this but i'm wondering if there's a definitive answer. Ok. So i make a daily pilgrimage to my local gym. (5 days). When home i've been washing my gym gear on a 15min cycle as it hasn't had time to sit in a laundry basket and "ferment" i use a little power and happy with the results. My…