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  • Rhyddid2026
    Rhyddid2026 Posts: 1,325 Forumite
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    Pip, it's plant/small tree that lives outdoors in a tiny pot, dies off over winter and regrows leaves in the summer. The leaves taste/smell like beef and onion crisps. It was from a packet of James Wong seeds that I bought many years ago. This little fella has survived years of neglect so I thought I'd show it some kindness and put it in a bigger pot. It'll probably die of shock now.

    Debts                04/01/25       01/06/26  
    Natwest X2        £14,122.71     - 
    Barclaycard        -                    £9,800
    Lloyds CC          £6,112.60      £3,795
    1st Direct CC     £176.03         £0
    CC total             £20,411.34    £13,595
    OD                     £1100            £0
    Car loan             £4,000          £3,200
    1st Direct Loan  £10,684.44    £6,110
    Total                  £36,195.78    £22,905
    EF £2,100
    HF £168.49
  • Rhyddid2026
    Rhyddid2026 Posts: 1,325 Forumite
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    https://shegrowsveg.com/product/beef-and-onion-tree/?srsltid=AfmBOorldJ8U5dYxvLNWzPSR71LimfiuRj-XFa9Ql2tVFPz830ZuqukI

    Debts                04/01/25       01/06/26  
    Natwest X2        £14,122.71     - 
    Barclaycard        -                    £9,800
    Lloyds CC          £6,112.60      £3,795
    1st Direct CC     £176.03         £0
    CC total             £20,411.34    £13,595
    OD                     £1100            £0
    Car loan             £4,000          £3,200
    1st Direct Loan  £10,684.44    £6,110
    Total                  £36,195.78    £22,905
    EF £2,100
    HF £168.49
  • greenbee
    greenbee Posts: 19,364 Forumite
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    I've done lots of laundry and cooked lots of pulses, and topped up screenwash. Other plans were derailed by the animals' muntjac delivery arriving earlier than expected, so I had to go and collect it. That's about three hours of processing tomorrow or Monday to get it frozen and rearrange the freezers. I'm out tomorrow - not sure how long for.

  • PennysIntoPounds
    PennysIntoPounds Posts: 6,793 Forumite
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    Oh my days @Rhyddid2026 who knew such a thing existed! Thank you for sharing link (though I am absolutely not buying as we already have to spend enough money on council-approved plants for our small outdoor spaces 🙄)

    Excellent work @greenbee, and I'm sure you'll be excellent tomorrow again too 🥂

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6466032/an-in-between-phase/p1

    'aggressive safety shot' Ken Doherty
  • PennysIntoPounds
    PennysIntoPounds Posts: 6,793 Forumite
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    Flat clean has not occurred but I have excuse of chronic pain condition playing up. Flat is at least tidy and I am at least up to date with my steps

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6466032/an-in-between-phase/p1

    'aggressive safety shot' Ken Doherty
  • PennysIntoPounds
    PennysIntoPounds Posts: 6,793 Forumite
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    Major OAT achieved, have finally booked a bra fitting as in desperate need of new ones but I loathe bra shopping

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6466032/an-in-between-phase/p1

    'aggressive safety shot' Ken Doherty
  • WelshmansDaughter
    WelshmansDaughter Posts: 2,174 Forumite
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    ditto on the bra shopping

  • Rhyddid2026
    Rhyddid2026 Posts: 1,325 Forumite
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    I did a thing!!! I emailed HR to increase my pension contributions, which I've been meaning to do since April.

    Debts                04/01/25       01/06/26  
    Natwest X2        £14,122.71     - 
    Barclaycard        -                    £9,800
    Lloyds CC          £6,112.60      £3,795
    1st Direct CC     £176.03         £0
    CC total             £20,411.34    £13,595
    OD                     £1100            £0
    Car loan             £4,000          £3,200
    1st Direct Loan  £10,684.44    £6,110
    Total                  £36,195.78    £22,905
    EF £2,100
    HF £168.49
  • PennysIntoPounds
    PennysIntoPounds Posts: 6,793 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Third Anniversary Photogenic Name Dropper

    Bravo @Rhyddid2026 👏

    I have done seven vinted listings

    https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6466032/an-in-between-phase/p1

    'aggressive safety shot' Ken Doherty
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