O/S Daily Wednesday January 28 2026

YorksLass

Morning all, thanks @Scarlet for starting us off today. What a miserable day it was yesterday and what a change this morning. An early mist has disappeared leaving bright blue sky and sunshine with little, if any, wind and it should be dry all day.

I didn't seem to achieve much at all yesterday and the household waste is still waiting to go out - I shall do that today although I suspect the binmen have already been. As the weather is being kinder today I'll be popping out for a TV guide; if I go the longer way around it will give me a bit of exercise and fresh air. Tea tonight is a beef & vegetable pasty followed by the last pot of fruit & jelly.

Happy haircut day @Chrisca and @AA.

@Izzy - Wow, you're becoming a social butterfly! Enjoy.

@Gers - It's always hard getting back to 'normal' after a bereavement, be it that of a family member or friend; I hope you have a better night's sleep tonight and can find time for yourself.

@nanny - I can't find a preview button either, I don't think there is one although I have to admit I wasn't so bored yesterday that I read the new How-to guide! Maybe it's in there or perhaps it's been forgotten or dispensed with.

Welcome back @MollyW, glad to hear your surgery is over and done with - pottering sounds perfectly acceptable while you're still recovering.

@dp1 - I hope your cough doesn't last for another six weeks. I can understand why you can't have more ABs but I'm not sure the 'try not to cough too much' advice is particularly helpful!

I need to make a move now otherwise nothing will get done so I'll just wish everyone a good day. Take care, hugs for anyone in need of one or two. XX

RosyRed

Afternoon all, time is flying away from me atm. Since DH had his op he has been getting up much later and I've slowly been doing the same so I don't disturb him but the morning has gone by the time I get back from dogwalking ( admittedly he has a much longer walk than Lyladog did once she got old) Think DS2 will do the afternoon walk as he hasn't got much on today and it is a nice day, school run for us.

Gers, I was so sorry to read your sad news, think I must have cross posted yesterday as I've only seen it today when I read back. I'm sure you were such a comfort to Lionel & may he rest in peace. Good to know he was kept comfortable.

Coxy11

Hi all and thanks for the start @ScarletRibbons x

I had an earlier start today as had to drop our car to a specialist garage a 40min drive away. They need to replace the part in the steering column and re-sync the car - part estimated at £500 then there's the labour. Have asked them to service it too as we want to sell it in the next few months. Just typical that this issue arises now!! I have been working this morning but am now up straight. Waiting to see if I'm needed again on Friday.

We are out tonight to celebrate DS2's birthday at a local family-run Italian. He is working on his actual birthday tomorrow.

I hope you can feel fully rested soon @Gers, you've been so busy with everything.

Enjoy the book club @IzzyBee - do you know what you're reading yet?

Good to see you @MollyWindley - do take it easy and I hope it isn't gout in your toe!!

Sorry to hear you've been poorly @nannywindow - hope you have a restful afternoon with your jigsaw and no interference from your Dad!

Hugs to all our poorlies and have a good day (what's left of it!)

Coxy

dp1

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81857997#Comment_81857997

Taff - smart cover…why couldn't I think of that? Thank you, I've ordered one from Ebay, the same company had the same one on Amazon for double the price! Sometimes we just need someone else's brain x