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  • Cherryfudge
    Cherryfudge Posts: 14,004 Forumite
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    That's a thought, @DigForVictory! Don't go for the washing machine - when there were floods locally many years ago, the water rose so fast that a lot of people were unable to save much from the ground floor. Someone I knew had laundry in the machine and the water shorted the door mechanism. By the time the floods went down, the clothes had been there so long that they went mouldy and had to be chucked.

    It's good to know the flood risk for your area (its available online) and think about these things in advance if applicable.
    I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
    The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)

    Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
    2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
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  • The tag on my Thanksgiving turkey this year said to thaw out in sink with cold water or in the microwave if it couldn't be thawed in the refrigerator! Sink of water I had heard of - but not the microwave!
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    We keep our irreplaceable documents in a fireproof metal box upstairs. Fingers crossed we never have to see how effective it actually is!
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