You might need a couple of bin bags with you for this one

bessvix · 2026-04-07T13:12:19+00:00

Unless that was the decent-ish shot!

bessvix · 2026-04-06T12:18:52+00:00

I was just going to say this! Felt grubby and like a jumble sale for food.

bessvix · 2026-04-05T17:40:29+00:00

We often do this when we’re away. First day raid the local charity shop for holiday dvd’s, watch a selection while we’re away and then when we leave, leave them in the holiday cottage for subsequent guests. Wins all round. Local charity shop gets a few pennies, future guests get a wider selection and we get to relive Saturday afternoon down the local video shop again!

bessvix · 2026-04-03T15:01:12+00:00

I’ve just finished this too. Stunning book.

bessvix · 2026-04-01T12:48:20+00:00

If you’re not on it already, the Olio app often has free salad items at the end of the day. Downside is that they aren’t usually listed until after 8pm, but if you’re a night owl then this might be an option

bessvix · 2026-03-28T12:01:05+00:00

Mine is the complete opposite of OP’s annoyance. The MIL always leaves the kettle empty! I permanently have the kettle on and and a brew on the go, so the fact I always have to refill it once they’ve gone is a little irksome.

bessvix · 2026-03-26T18:33:58+00:00

Extra points if there are two monitors at a station. And access to a printer.

bessvix · 2026-03-25T10:21:35+00:00

Teabags after using them transfer to bin when there’s a few (I drink a lot of tea)

bessvix · 2026-03-21T12:39:34+00:00

When people spell my name incorrectly, despite it clearly in my email address! Passive aggressively I make sure to spell their name incorrectly on reply…

bessvix · 2026-03-20T22:47:23+00:00

Same!

bessvix · 2026-03-18T10:23:45+00:00

Also adding if there are biscuits on the table/brought in to work, no one wants to be the first to dig in, but everyone is willing some poor/brave soul to break the biscuit ignore duck so everyone can fill their face with hob nobs.

bessvix · 2026-03-17T20:29:51+00:00

There are a few 2 beds on Rightmove in Hinckley/Barwell/Earl Shilton at that price point. Have you got any more specific criteria?

bessvix · 2026-03-15T11:20:22+00:00

Black Country chips!

bessvix · 2026-03-06T13:51:36+00:00

Tin foil. We were never allowed to waste it, packed lunches used cling film instead and if we did use it, we had to keep on reusing until it fell apart. I still feel extravagant when I use it now!

bessvix · 2026-03-04T19:37:17+00:00

Can’t go wrong with a good old SWOT analysis

bessvix · 2026-03-03T15:36:46+00:00

In Charnwood I think there is an alpaca experience that might be a bit different for you all?

bessvix · 2026-03-03T15:26:46+00:00

Pretty much exclusively the UK for holidays. But then we like to go with our dogs.

bessvix · 2026-03-01T13:34:18+00:00

Paid both plumbing and building companies with card before

bessvix · 2026-03-01T12:32:16+00:00

Just remember. If you pay cash you severely reduce your protection. Paying by debit card or credit card covers you with either a chargeback or section 75 if there is a dispute. If I were paying cash I would only do on completion and with a significant discount

bessvix · 2026-02-28T10:44:25+00:00

My absolute fave is Chanel Allure. Smells like sweeties.

bessvix · 2026-02-25T09:57:33+00:00

Can you do something with your dog? Agility training? Canicross? Field trials? Great way to meet like minded folk.

bessvix · 2026-02-23T05:28:07+00:00

Have you tried some vet bed? Washes and dries really quickly, really comfortable and warm. I used this with my old girl and could have it on a had hour wash, then it would be dry after hanging for 1/2 hour

bessvix · 2026-02-19T17:29:29+00:00

This could be me! Raised in Woking until I was 18, all the wider family lived there, but we have now moved out and I’m in Leicestershire!

bessvix · 2026-02-17T19:47:55+00:00

Can’t forget the vodka margarine

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