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I think so, at least I hope so as we have our lights on all day too. It makes the house feel warm and cosy. Avril

It's still tipping it down here and has been for weeks, apart from the odd day or two. The water butts are full to the brim, the lawns are drowning, and even the pond is overflowing, but strangely enough we still have a hosepipe ban in place🥴 Avril

I've been wondering about kalos too. I do hope they aren't two of the posters that have decided not to post again😒 Avril

We have solid fuel cental heating and the chappy who delivers the coke told me that the government ''is possibly'' going to allow £100 from one delivery per customer on his books. Best not look a gift horse in the mouth, every little helps. Avril

Good afternoon everyone. It's very quiet on here at the moment. It's either ------ A. Everyone is busy today or B. Everyone has hibernated or C. I've woken up in a parallel universe. Anyhoo, I'm used to talking to myself😉 Quite a shock this morning to wake up to frost, must have been the ''polar vortex that is slamming across the UK this weekend'' that the forecasters told about. We managed to finish the garden tidy up in time and now on to Christmas planning. Hope everyone's well and let's keep this thread going. Avril

I can only only advise from our last cruise in 2019, and if you booked before boarding then you pay for them yourself at the time of booking. However if you book while onboard you can use you OBC. Avril

I've always had good taste bro. We're so much alike in that respect😊 Octopus and a refreshing glass of Blue Nun. Lovely😁 Sis

I hope all goes well for your hubby, and that your health continues to improve.x Avril

Ooops, just seen Sarah's posts on Ventura and Iona threads. Avril

I last posted 1st Nov. I noticed that Sarah's last post was the same day and she didn't post again until the day before me, so I kept trying and hey presto(not Presto2😁) it finally worked. That being said, I don't think I've seen another of her posts since🤔 Avril

Thanks zap. I was begining to feel very lonely on the outside looking in for over 16 days. Avril

Our fuel allowance has stuffed the coke store to the brim. 22 bags at £21cwt a bag (hopefully enough to see us through the winter🤞) and little left for a tiny splurge. Maybe an expensive bottle of wine for Christmas🍷 Blue Nun do you think?😂 Avril

I think there are many of us who can remember having to live like that. Thinking back, yes it was hard, but in some ways we were lucky, because we hadn't been used to living in the way they are now, which is why they are finding it more difficult to cope. We had to save for what we wanted and make do with what we could afford, but now many are living beyond their means with the live-now-pay-later attitude, and those that fell into that trap are most likely the ones struggling now. Those around my age will have coped through 3 recessions and I learned many lessons that have stuck with me. The main ones being no debt, and no waste. Avril

We're both very well thank you, just really frustrated at not being able to reply to posters that were worried. I hope you had a good holiday. Avril

Around their necks of course. Where else?😇 Avril

Thank you Josy. I don't think I will dare to log out now just in case😁 Avril

AT LAST.✨ Good evening all, it's good to be back. I've been unable to log in until now. Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to those I've missed, and bon voyage to those on holiday. Avril

You both look beautiful, and your hubby also has a good sense of style.😉 Avril

Good morning. No trick or treaters here either, only my great-grandson via Whatsapp, dressed in black pj's with a fluorescent green skeleton on the front, trying to look menacing. He tried his best bless him, but with such a cute face he couldn't quite pull it off. Better luck next year.😊 Strange weather. Lovely sunny day yesterday, 16c then a rainy evening followed by howling winds and torrential rain overnight. Now we have light winds, a blue sky, sunshine, 14c and a messy garden to clean up😏 Have a good everyone. x Avril

Soggy zombies too by the sound of it.😁 Avril

Learning from your own mistakes is the only way to learn. I learned from mine, and I've never made the same mistake again. Avril

Please tell me I'm hallucinating Graham🙈 Avril

OUCH!!!!!!!!😱 Avril

So the idyllic large house in the rural countryside comes at a hefty price?😲 Not so idyllic after all. Another dream shattered😒 Avril

I would think that your total gas and electricity versus my electricity and solid fuel costs would be much the same if either of us had the time or inclination to work out😁 However, as long as they are paid, I'm content. Avril