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Very ticky, I would never invite myself to anyones home but my own families and wouldnt expect it either. But having said that its still tricky with family, do I ask for money, do I offer money, do the groceries I bought make up for the petrol they used getting to the airport. Generally I make up fo...

sounds great, really hope the scheme works out

To cheer myself up I always think of the stack of crocheting, knitting and quilting projects on my great-grannies old bureau next to the comfy armchair covered in lovely warm throws and cushions, and get back to it as soon as possible with a nice cup of tea.

If I ask any guys my age what there doing for a pension the most common reply is we'll have robots by then that will go to work us, not realising that were the robots that go to work for someone else

I would say yes, younger people in general are poorer at managing money, were neither taught too or encouraged too, but in relationships it does seem to be the guys who are less responsible. I think they find it difficult to lose the habits of a high disposable income while living at home when they ...

Really crap is only suitable description. It's beyond frustrating when your in a situation because of things outside of your control and despite your hardwork and efforts. Your right to refuse to get into debt. I too have been dreading Christmas, its so hard to join in with such things, traditions, ...

Not today, but I recently bought a full length cashmere wool mix coat from Oxfam thats in really good condition. Thank goodness as I was dreading a cold winter without one and highstreet costs are just crap polyester thin things and still really expensive. My supermarket rarely does absolute bargain...

This is one of my DIY photos but I like the sunshine coming through the trees

Yes you are, enjoy the strawberries

My dads on a state pension and has always rented privately, since retiring his rent has been paid through a mix of housing benefits and pension credits. However when he went to move last, due to the landlord selling, he found it very very difficult to find somewhere to rent as none of the estate age...

Thank you so much for all of the :hugish: its really means something to find other people who understand. I don't actually have to jack in anything or make any changes, in facts its the opposite just get on with it and not stress about where it will all lead. Funny I already feel less stressed :chee...

We have a freezer because it came with the flat but I'm so tempted to get rid of it, we barely use it and must be costing a lot to run as I doubt its energy efficient, also its space and thats at a premium in a flat. It is useful for storing the odd mark down or leftovers, but I wonder how much this...

I've put a huge amount of pressure on myself to achieve over the last few years, in part I can thank myself for it as I have a very modest income and home out of it, but on the flipside I'm constantly feeling like a failure, suffering from status anxiety, and my depression and eczema have both retur...

wildbee wrote:

southeast-isher wrote:Aqueous cream?

You must be joking? That stuff's full to the brim with toxic nastiness.

I'd be interested in any alternative for Aqueous cream as I've spent my life trying everything and Aqueous cream is the only thing I can use

I've got a technique of slicing through the bottom of the clove and pulling up so that half of the skin comes off in one movement and the other halve can just be flicked off with said knife. But yes there little worse then going to sleep and smelling raw garlic trapped under your fingernails.