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Forum: General Chat 29 Dec 22, 04:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,513
Posted By Bartswife
Hi everyone. frequent reader, infrequent poster...

Hi everyone. frequent reader, infrequent poster but this is one subject I’m passionate about. For those of you wanting to lose weight, it isn’t about going to the gym or crazy diet fads. It’s a...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 6 Jun 22, 09:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,009
Posted By Bartswife
No worries, most of the time I’m the same:pgig:

No worries, most of the time I’m the same:pgig:
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 6 Jun 22, 09:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,009
Posted By Bartswife
I think you mean without a hitch🤔😉🤣

I think you mean without a hitch🤔😉🤣
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 6 Jun 22, 08:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,009
Posted By Bartswife
It’s a pity theirs has to be supervised. P&O are...

It’s a pity theirs has to be supervised. P&O are trusting guests to do it themselves unsupervised. For £22 I would book an in person one and go along to the one in Nottingham. Peace of mind. Good...
Forum: General Trip Planning 6 Jun 22, 08:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,731
Posted By Bartswife
Herculaneum took us all day so good luck in doing...

Herculaneum took us all day so good luck in doing Pompeii and there on the same day;). Amalfi coast is beautiful, we did a private tour with Rosato Tours. Positano is probably my favourite ever...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 6 Jun 22, 08:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,009
Posted By Bartswife
We have taken a few cruises post Covid and tested...

We have taken a few cruises post Covid and tested a lot. We are going again in 3 weeks and already have our tests from a company which arrived very quickly after ordering in fact some places you can...
Forum: General Chat 26 Mar 22, 01:04 PM
Replies: 829
Views: 94,138
Posted By Bartswife
Yes, had an email the other day. I currently pay...

Yes, had an email the other day. I currently pay £100. They wanted 140. I could change it in the online account but if I wanted to drop below 118 I had to ring up, I changed it to 120 and it gave me...
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 24 Mar 22, 09:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,214
Posted By Bartswife
Thankyou. He got a lifetime award but when it...

Thankyou. He got a lifetime award but when it changed to PIP we had to reapply and he got a ten year award which we are about half way through. Hope it gets reinstated as he does work part time but...
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 24 Mar 22, 07:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,214
Posted By Bartswife
Yes, the teachers had to fill parts of the form...

Yes, the teachers had to fill parts of the form in directly with the benefits agency. I didn’t get to see what they wrote.
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 24 Mar 22, 05:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,214
Posted By Bartswife
We received DLA for my son from when he was about...

We received DLA for my son from when he was about 7 or 8. He didn’t get an ‘official’ diagnosis till he was about 12. The wheels turn very slowly, they only did it then as I wanted something to call...
Forum: General Chat 20 Mar 22, 09:14 PM
Replies: 829
Views: 94,138
Posted By Bartswife
Try a slow cooker and air frier. I Cook all meat...

Try a slow cooker and air frier. I Cook all meat in the slow cooker, you could fill it with chicken for one cook then freeze excess for future meals. I do fish, roast and chipped potatoes, parsnips,...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 20 Mar 22, 07:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,426
Posted By Bartswife
:pgig:we all have our preferences. I would love...

:pgig:we all have our preferences. I would love it if we could have another family holiday but our eldest is either hyper active and adventurous or happy to sit on a beach all day, neither of which I...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 19 Mar 22, 04:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,426
Posted By Bartswife
Its a long time ago since we did them but from...

Its a long time ago since we did them but from what I remember the Epcot one felt more Disney! We caught the boat at YC where we were staying and sailed up past the other resorts before turning...
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 16 Mar 22, 08:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,426
Posted By Bartswife
Done them both many years ago, if I had to chose...

Done them both many years ago, if I had to chose one it would be Epcot. Probably some pics on the 2007 trippie
Forum: General Chat 16 Mar 22, 08:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,426
Posted By Bartswife
We have a Vallaint boiler. Chosen make of our gas...

We have a Vallaint boiler. Chosen make of our gas fitters who also happens to be my cousin who has ran his own business for30+ years. He installed our central heating in our old home and also where...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 13 Mar 22, 10:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,888
Posted By Bartswife
We are booked in Elizabeth house hotel just up...

We are booked in Elizabeth house hotel just up the road from the port in May. £104 with breakfast through a well known booking site. They do cruise parking as well but we have booked CPS.
Forum: General Chat 10 Mar 22, 10:33 AM
Replies: 829
Views: 94,138
Posted By Bartswife
I realise that, I’m not stupid;), but we would be...

I realise that, I’m not stupid;), but we would be over £1k in credit by the time winter rolls round again and I’m not having anyone have that sort of control over my cash.
Forum: General Chat 9 Mar 22, 08:42 PM
Replies: 829
Views: 94,138
Posted By Bartswife
I read an article about heated airers and the...

I read an article about heated airers and the annual running costs compared to a drier and the difference wasn’t much (how true that was is difficult to believe, but it was based on an airer taking a...
Forum: General Chat 9 Mar 22, 08:12 PM
Replies: 829
Views: 94,138
Posted By Bartswife
I did the Octopus winter competition thingy, I...

I did the Octopus winter competition thingy, I couldn’t use any less. I already put into practise the suggestions they made. I tried to make savings for this competition but ended up using more than...
Forum: General Chat 9 Mar 22, 07:39 PM
Replies: 829
Views: 94,138
Posted By Bartswife
I’m not going to fix. They want over £200 per...

I’m not going to fix. They want over £200 per month for the fix. I’m currently paying £100. Will just keep the money to one side to help cover next winter. With the warmer months coming up that’s...
Forum: General Trip Planning 26 Feb 22, 10:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,428
Posted By Bartswife
Sinatra is really pretty ...

Sinatra is really pretty
https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/11786/eb7d71496a1fc2.jpg
and Cascais is quite nice.
https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/11786/299783eec85f7e.jpg
Only spent a...
Forum: General Chat 25 Feb 22, 12:03 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,468
Posted By Bartswife
Blimey. Think I need to go back to...

Blimey. Think I need to go back to school.:confused2
Forum: General Chat 25 Feb 22, 10:43 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,468
Posted By Bartswife
I looked it up and who would have thought there...

I looked it up and who would have thought there was a name for it:pgig:
Forum: General Chat 23 Feb 22, 02:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,395
Posted By Bartswife
Our very private neighbour had an ambulance...

Our very private neighbour had an ambulance outside yesterday. I do have his mobile number as he’s alone and I offered him mine in case he ever needs anything. I’ve just sent him a message to see if...
Forum: Additional Support Needs & DAS 23 Feb 22, 01:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,214
Posted By Bartswife
I have an adult son with learning difficulties...

I have an adult son with learning difficulties and who is on the spectrum, he’s received benefits for quite a few years now which five years ago moved over to PIP. I filled in the forms without any...
Forum: General Chat 4 Feb 22, 07:21 AM
Replies: 829
Views: 94,138
Posted By Bartswife
We live in quite a sheltered area with what is...

We live in quite a sheltered area with what is surrounding us and the garden doesn’t get any sun in the winter months when it’s very low. Lovely in the summer though with shady spots. Would love to...
Forum: General Chat 3 Feb 22, 07:25 PM
Replies: 829
Views: 94,138
Posted By Bartswife
I love drying outside too but in winter Washing...

I love drying outside too but in winter Washing comes in as damp as it went out, just won’t dry. I sometimes put things on an airer in the garage but it takes days to dry. I can remember as a child...
Forum: General Chat 3 Feb 22, 12:03 PM
Replies: 829
Views: 94,138
Posted By Bartswife
Yes. I’ve had no issue. I’m on my 4th bill. First...

Yes. I’ve had no issue. I’m on my 4th bill. First one after being transferred from Avro, sent 2 monthly readings in and this last week sent another reading after just a week out of Curiosity to see...
Forum: General Chat 2 Feb 22, 09:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,719
Posted By Bartswife
Funnily enough DH had his delivered and erected...

Funnily enough DH had his delivered and erected yesterday. First fix, electrician coming tomorrow for partial fix, cladding and second fix next week then electrician coming again. It’s cost best part...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 27 Jan 22, 02:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,894
Posted By Bartswife
Direct with P&O. Have looked at other cruise...

Direct with P&O. Have looked at other cruise lines but we like the prices with P&O. Always do it online too rather than phone
Forum: General Chat 26 Jan 22, 10:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,820
Posted By Bartswife
My route to work which is just two miles away...

My route to work which is just two miles away from home is 75% cycle path. Pedestrians walk in the majority of it because bushes overhang the pathway and the one that goes behind a local supermarket...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 26 Jan 22, 10:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,894
Posted By Bartswife
Will give you a wave, we get off on the 21st...

Will give you a wave, we get off on the 21st. Won’t be sad though. Been invited to a birthday party that night then we have a 14 night cruise to Croatia and the Greek islands in September with our...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 26 Jan 22, 08:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,894
Posted By Bartswife
We are on Iona in May14th. In olden we are doing...

We are on Iona in May14th. In olden we are doing the trip to the glacier. alesund we are walking upto the viewpoint. Haugesund we are taking a trip to Skudeneshavn. stavanger a cruise and visit to...
Forum: TV and Film 25 Jan 22, 10:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,151
Posted By Bartswife
Found it unbelievable to be honest. Making silly...

Found it unbelievable to be honest. Making silly errors when they are supposed to be ‘bomb’ experts. Taking protective clothing off and putting themselves in danger. Just wouldn’t happen. I know it’s...
Forum: General Chat 20 Jan 22, 10:10 PM
Replies: 829
Views: 94,138
Posted By Bartswife
Obviously different experience to us then. I...

Obviously different experience to us then. I upped my direct debit as I felt we would end up a lot in debit and want to stay on top of it, I also made an extra payment when the bill showed we owed...
Forum: General Chat 20 Jan 22, 05:00 PM
Replies: 829
Views: 94,138
Posted By Bartswife
Have you tried logging in your account. My credit...

Have you tried logging in your account. My credit showed up from Avro weeks ago, send them a final reading, bill issued, direct debit in December went to Octopus, second one almost due. Sent them...
Forum: General Chat 21 Nov 21, 12:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,430
Posted By Bartswife
My life, that’s the worst I’ve ever seen, nearly...

My life, that’s the worst I’ve ever seen, nearly as bad as my husbands spelling.🤦🏻 It’s very difficult trying to make sense of the shopping list if he adds something to it😂
Forum: General Chat 19 Nov 21, 10:17 AM
Replies: 829
Views: 94,138
Posted By Bartswife
It says when the official switch went over and...

It says when the official switch went over and submitting readings, it’s asks you to be patient as it will take a number of weeks for Avro to issue final bills. People have just got to be patient. I...
Forum: General Chat 19 Nov 21, 10:14 AM
Replies: 829
Views: 94,138
Posted By Bartswife
I cancelled my Avro DD immediately on them going...

I cancelled my Avro DD immediately on them going bust. Safer in my account than theirs. Set one up with Octopus when requested. the details for Octopus are sitting in my bank account awaiting the...
Forum: General Chat 19 Nov 21, 09:49 AM
Replies: 829
Views: 94,138
Posted By Bartswife
That’s been available on the website if you log...

That’s been available on the website if you log in your account for a while. I upped my direct debit from what they had indicated it would be (same as I was paying Avro). The credit will be moved...
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