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The only way that a smart meter saves money is that they tell how much money you're spending and so prompt you to turn things off.
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The only way that a smart meter saves money is that they tell how much money you're spending and so prompt you to turn things off.


I will get one then,thanks, saves me having to get my darn electric key charged up, pain in the neck that is.
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26-01-2021, 07:01 PM
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My fitbit

It was very expensive then I find out my boss has bought the self same watch except in a different name for £30. All the features are exactly the same apart from the name, I'm a bit peed off. I do like my fitbit though, I don't regret buying it, just wish I'd known about the cheap version one first lol
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26-01-2021, 07:02 PM
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You would advise me to get one?...are you saying?..if you are,I will get one,as I believe you know what you are talking about.
Read what the energy says when you get a bill. That's what I do.
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Read what the energy says when you get a bill. That's what I do.

Ok,thanks.
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The only way that a smart meter saves money is that they tell how much money you're spending and so prompt you to turn things off.
Nicely put.
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A brand new Rover SD1. I sold it inside a year. Very comfortable but quality? Nah. A close second was a brand new Rover 850. Bits of trim fell off and water leak when it rained.
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26-01-2021, 07:13 PM
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I would also include the exorbitant costs incurred for funerals, veterinary services and even private dentistry.

In the case of funerals, those in their deepest grief won’t want to question and quibble over the costs.

You love your pet and when they become ill, you’d pay anything to make them better. Again, you might want to question or quibble over the charges but you don’t as you’re so pleased your pet is well again.

As for dentistry, the current trend for many people to want brilliant white nashers to flash off, they will pay thousands for veneers or implants to be fitted.
Dentists are laughing all the way to the bank!!
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26-01-2021, 10:38 PM
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Velcro.....that’s a rip off..
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I would also include the exorbitant costs incurred for funerals, veterinary services and even private dentistry.

In the case of funerals, those in their deepest grief won’t want to question and quibble over the costs.

You love your pet and when they become ill, you’d pay anything to make them better. Again, you might want to question or quibble over the charges but you don’t as you’re so pleased your pet is well again.

As for dentistry, the current trend for many people to want brilliant white nashers to flash off, they will pay thousands for veneers or implants to be fitted.
Dentists are laughing all the way to the bank!!

DENTISTS!!!!!!

I have had to book an appointment with a private dentist because NHS ones are rarer than hen's teeth. I will probably join denplan but your teeth have to be up to scratch first. I have two urgent problems but I just know they will attempt to extract my bank account via my mouth.
 
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