The big day approaches. What completely unnecessary earth killing tat is in your shopping basket? These are on the list:

Makita HS006GZ Circular Saw, very handy due to it’s compact size and I have a lot of work to do on the house in the new year.

Nike Juniper Trail 3, probably won’t get worn until next summer.

Fabric: An Illustrated History

    I’ve bought some motion sensor lights for my lean-to. Can’t wait to pick them up from the Amazon drop box and enjoy them for three months until they inevitably fail and I chuck them into landfill on my new year tip run.

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      Millsy The perfect response to this thread. Gents, we have a winner.

      Temu/Shein are going to get so rinsed

      Snr and Mama Smalls brought me a Ring door bell for my birthday but I can’t find the motivation to set it up so it’s currently in my garden shed.

      Google AI says:

      When divorced parents have a child with special needs, they can work together to create a parenting plan that prioritizes the child’s needs and well-being. This collaboration is known as co-parenting.
      Here are some things to consider when co-parenting a child with special needs:

      Child arrangement agreement: Ideally, parents will agree on child arrangements without going to court. This can be done with the help of a family lawyer, mediator, or through collaborative law.

      Custody arrangement: A child custody lawyer can help establish a fair and just arrangement that works best for everyone.
      Financial settlement: The financial settlement should consider the child’s needs, such as the need for familiar possessions, bedtime routines, and extra emergency care.

      Legal guardianship: If the child is unable to make decisions independently, parents may need to establish legal guardianship arrangements.

      Communication: Parents should agree on agreements to create smooth transitions and comfortable communication.
      Outside help: Counseling or other outside help can be beneficial.

      Support team: Parents can seek out other adults who can help meet their child’s needs.

      Doorbells Parents can club together to buy the SEN child a doorbell with a nice camera since his/her current doorbell might currently be wired to a neighbour’s domicile (How? See ‘SEN DIY’). Note: there is no guarantee child will use doorbell and may need to hire another builder to sort.

      It’s important to remember that each situation is unique, so you should speak with a local financial professional or attorney to address your issues specifically.

      ’Smallman’s Shed’ a new board euphemism if ever there was one.

      A new electric toothbrush, every year they get me

      Amps

      The saw will come in handy when you do the honourable thing and run it through those trabbs

      It’s at this time of year I’m reminded of the time I had to wrestle our 32” blaupunkt out of the arms of some old bag in Asda.

      Luckily I managed to get the first punch in, knocking her off the scooter.

      I’ve bought an iron, loft style, mirror for the open plan lounge.

      Will no doubt be going in the bin when the boss decides it makes her look fat!

      5 days later

      Bought myself an alpine jumper from M&S today, will try to get a decades worth of wear from it so as not to destroy my leftist tree hugger creds etc.

        Amps is that one of those ones with wolves on it?

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          Treated myself to a Leaf Blower Vacuum & Shredder Mulcher. Super piece of kit when you have got as many small trees and shrubs as I have in the back