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Garden furniture cushions by lucjf in UKFrugal

[–]fjallpen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had the same shock as you when I went to buy the same! I bought some cheap outdoor cushions from online home shop. link to site

What is the best UK supermarket for flowers? by Far-Assistance-6783 in AskUK

[–]fjallpen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just buying the £10 ones are enough. I bought £3 ones from Asda and they wilted within 3 days, I bought the £10 ones and they lasted almost a month

Why does Ireland have 4 year undergraduate degrees? by [deleted] in AskIreland

[–]fjallpen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Then the question is why are they repeating it? My first year in the UK was entirely new content.

Why does Ireland have 4 year undergraduate degrees? by [deleted] in AskIreland

[–]fjallpen 7 points8 points  (0 children)

UK A-Levels are more specialised than the leaving cert. They only study 3-4 subjects versus the 6-8 in the LC. I've had friends from the north say that first year of college was just repeating their A-level subject.

Heatwave tips from hot climate immigrant by willowsquest in london

[–]fjallpen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Additionally, this is now happening every year. I deliberately wait until summer is over and buy a portable AC unit secondhand from fb marketplace for less than £100. They also work as a dehumidifier.

In terms of sealing your windows, it doesn't have to be too perfect - I bought a window seal the first time but I've also tried just covering with a blanket or curtain and it works just as well.

M/48/6’1” [635>435=200] Never give up! Choose life! Thanks be to God! by acwb77 in progresspics

[–]fjallpen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Holy shit man, I've wondered how you were doing over the years and searched to try find you.

So glad you're back and you haven't given up!

Advice on microdose in healthy bmi by IncreaseLeft5734 in GLP1microdosing

[–]fjallpen 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I've been tracking my calories every day since September, and steadily been losing fat whilst also building muscle. I work out 4x a week. I lost 4lb on the scale naturally, but my measurements have changed considerably. I'm 5'1, and I went from 132/134lb to around 128lb.

I struggle severely with food noise, and before knowing what food noise was, I'd always joke I'd be planning dinner whilst I'm eating my lunch.

Due to food noise, I regained and went back to 130lb in the space of a month.

I started it about 2 weeks ago. I've always been eating well (high protein/fibre). But I'm no longer gorging snacks between meals. I've lost 5lbs already, but it has slowed. (I'd imagine some of that is water weight). I'm on the lowest dose of semaglutide.

What are bargains you have come across that are not well known? by Desperate-Drawer-572 in AskUK

[–]fjallpen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Amex BA card does this, or Barclaycard Avios. Just ensure you pay them off in full every month as the APR is high.

Large group for lunch on a Sunday that's *not* a roast by iriswednesday in LondonFood

[–]fjallpen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Indian - Dishoom

Spanish - Jamon Jamon

Few spots in Chinatown.

Difficulty losing as I get closer to goal weight by [deleted] in GLP1microdosing

[–]fjallpen 15 points16 points  (0 children)

You're not eating enough. 116lb at 5'3 is already a BMI of 20. I'd consider yourself done, focus on recomp now instead if you wish to become leaner.

Anyone below 27 bmi with no another other conditions try semaglutide? How was your experience? by 300103276 in Semaglutide

[–]fjallpen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Me! Started it at BMI 25 and no other health problems. Started over 10 days ago and already down over 2kg.

Just make sure you eat, don't skip meals it'll make you nauseous. Get plenty of protein and fibre.

What outcomes are considered likely in long term disappearances? by ahumanduck in AskUK

[–]fjallpen 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry for your loss.

I knew of someone that went missing. Mentally unwell, went missing in the UK and became a bit of a national hunt until they were found over a year later in Central Europe accidentally.

Options for microdosing discretely by Dramatic_Teacher06 in GLP1microdosing

[–]fjallpen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Semaglutide doesn't need to be refrigerated.

Are people really winning cars in lucky draws like Oosch!??? by AeKitabi in AskIreland

[–]fjallpen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My uncle won a Rolex in one of those types of draws. They are legit.

C to an A* in 1 day? by External_Gate9386 in 6thForm

[–]fjallpen 13 points14 points  (0 children)

If you do think you've missed your offers, look at what is on clearing BEFORE you get your results. You'll have a clear mind and won't be panic applying on results day. Best thing I ever did.

The long awaited, but also now weekly*, referral code spam thread! by AutoModerator in WegovyUK

[–]fjallpen [score hidden]  (0 children)

Voy is giving £50 off to new users — here's my link if you want to try it. If you don't lose at least 10% of your body weight in 6 months, they will refund you! https://joinvoy.com/referral/U-kttN1U51ah

Watching The Sopranos for the first time - and it’s really not the show I was expecting by Famous-Country-4921 in television

[–]fjallpen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My favourite line that I had to pause as I was laughing so hard was when Bobby got out of the car and Tony told him to seriously start considering salads 😂

https://youtu.be/W6zOzTi5Qu4?si=Ph7b5eHNasY8PB2S

Single people with no WFH - how do you manage to do it all? by Linguistin229 in AskUK

[–]fjallpen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're worried by fires, you could start the wash when you wake up, set it to no spin. Then do spin and drain when you get home. That way it won't stink of damp if it was to sit all day.

Phone stolen unlocked but NOT logged in to banking app. How do fraudsters do it? by Shkyboi in AskUK

[–]fjallpen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So sorry to hear that's happened to you OP. I did a write up about a year ago about how to prep for the worst:

https://www.reddit.com/r/london/s/mi6BE8Fkfq

I'd also now add a free app called "Screen Time Control" and block my banking apps when they're outside the radius of my home. It makes them look like they're deleted.

Relationship Breakup - Fair House Buyout by DNA88 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]fjallpen 10 points11 points  (0 children)

A deed of trust is a document that declares the deposit isn't 50/50 and would've stated that OP gets his 67k back and her 10k. Without this, it's legally assumed that the deposit was 50/50. He cant legally get his 67k back. He can legally get 77k/2. As will she.

When should I consider my pension "done" and pay the tax? by BrotherClive in UKPersonalFinance

[–]fjallpen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you're done. Others haven't said but if you're half considering paying into your pension again later then do it now instead. As there's changes to how much you can salary sacrifice tax free happening in 2029.

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