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Forum: General Chat 11 Nov 23, 03:59 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 9,309
Posted By LexiBantam
Another vote for the Bored of Lunch book - I’m...

Another vote for the Bored of Lunch book - I’m not much of a cook, and there are some “can’t fail” recipes in here, that my family love. There’s a second book due out in January - we can’t wait
Forum: General Chat 17 Aug 23, 01:20 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,497
Posted By LexiBantam
Yay A*AA and DS is off to Durham to study Law. ...

Yay A*AA and DS is off to Durham to study Law.
Such a stressful time for them all, feel so sorry for kids (sorry, young people) these days, I don’t remember there being so much pressure when I was...
Forum: General Chat 22 Jul 23, 06:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,732
Posted By LexiBantam
My daughter saw it yesterday and thought that...

My daughter saw it yesterday and thought that Ryan Gosling made the movie, so in her opinion, no one would have been better
Forum: General Chat 6 Jul 23, 08:07 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 7,625
Posted By LexiBantam
I’m really surprised by the number of people who...

I’m really surprised by the number of people who think the OP is unreasonable to want to charge more.
Some animals do cause damage, and the OP didn’t want them in their property, surely that is...
Forum: Sport 2 Jul 23, 02:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 545
Posted By LexiBantam
Agree! Currently listening to TMS and channel...

Agree!
Currently listening to TMS and channel hopping between F1 and Ashes.
Agree with you - whatever the result, an incredible performance.
Forum: General Chat 29 Jun 23, 02:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,711
Posted By LexiBantam
This is when I miss the heart emoji! I would...

This is when I miss the heart emoji!

I would have thought the same sort of present as you’d give at christening? Maybe an engraved photo frame, with the date of the ceremony?
Forum: General Chat 20 Jun 23, 07:53 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 17,821
Posted By LexiBantam
I can TOTALLY see me doing the same as you,...

I can TOTALLY see me doing the same as you, except when he offered me the place I might have accepted, then spent the whole Safari with both the other family, AND my own all giving me daggers!
I...
Forum: Sport 23 May 23, 07:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,263
Posted By LexiBantam
Leicester and Everton because DH and DS are both...

Leicester and Everton because DH and DS are both Leeds season ticket holders (although they are quite looking forward to being back in the championship - no fun watching your team get beaten every...
Forum: General Chat 20 May 23, 09:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,487
Posted By LexiBantam
That’s great! I think it helps if you get off to...

That’s great! I think it helps if you get off to a good start.
Good luck to him for the rest x
Forum: General Chat 20 May 23, 09:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,487
Posted By LexiBantam
It’s so difficult for them isn’t it! Good luck...

It’s so difficult for them isn’t it!
Good luck to your daughter x
Forum: General Chat 20 May 23, 09:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,487
Posted By LexiBantam
Haha, my son certainly wouldn’t want me to sit...

Haha, my son certainly wouldn’t want me to sit his! Good luck to him x
Forum: General Chat 20 May 23, 09:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,487
Posted By LexiBantam
Hi, the course is law and is very popular, so...

Hi, the course is law and is very popular, so they don’t really need to be flexible.
Yes, in all three of his subjects he has been predicted A*s but he’s taking that more as “that’s what I’m...
Forum: General Chat 20 May 23, 09:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,487
Posted By LexiBantam
Yes, that’s the impression he got on the open...

Yes, that’s the impression he got on the open day. The course is law, and very popular, so they don’t have any reason to be flexible.
Did your DD enjoy (or is enjoying?)Durham? It looks like a...
Forum: General Chat 18 May 23, 03:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,487
Posted By LexiBantam
Thanks everyone, this is all really useful! ...

Thanks everyone, this is all really useful!

His first choice is Durham, and at the open day they stressed that they only accept AAA*, so I think we have to assume that there won’t be any...
Forum: General Chat 18 May 23, 12:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,487
Posted By LexiBantam
Melbatb, thank you so much, yes your reply is...

Melbatb,
thank you so much, yes your reply is a huge help!
It’s good to know that we don’t have to do anything with “plan B”, if he gets his insurance.
I think I’ll wait until his exams are...
Forum: General Chat 18 May 23, 11:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,487
Posted By LexiBantam
Help with A Level stress

My son starts his A Levels next week, and is starting to struggle with stress.
He says he feels prepared but can’t shake the panic of “what if it all goes wrong”
He has always been academic, and...
Forum: General Chat 7 May 23, 10:33 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,268
Posted By LexiBantam
Well this thread has really surprised me! I...

Well this thread has really surprised me!
I certainly don’t think you’re being unreasonable, and their request doesn’t seem either practical (buyers, trades people and sellers trying to pack up the...
Forum: TV and Film 14 Apr 23, 02:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,115
Posted By LexiBantam
I am so conflicted with this! On one hand,...

I am so conflicted with this!

On one hand, a lot of my favourite scenes in the books are missing from the films, so I love the idea of having time to fit absolutely everything in.

But the...
Forum: TV and Film 5 Apr 23, 10:19 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 15,257
Posted By LexiBantam
I was so sorry to see a team go - I liked that...

I was so sorry to see a team go - I liked that pair and felt they were really improving their relationship.
Forum: General Trip Planning 4 Apr 23, 09:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 917
Posted By LexiBantam
We stayed at a small family hotel in the Canal...

We stayed at a small family hotel in the Canal D’Amour area when our kids were little. It was perfect for us, and we loved it so much we returned the following year.
The only thing to mention is...
Forum: Accommodation 27 Feb 23, 11:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,395
Posted By LexiBantam
CSR doesn’t feel like a conference center, but it...

CSR doesn’t feel like a conference center, but it does feel like a grown up resort. My kids were 14 & 13 when we went, and we felt it wasn’t as “Disney” enough for us, not as much as POR or CBR. ...
Forum: General Chat 8 Jan 23, 09:09 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 6,250
Posted By LexiBantam
Mobile I always thought that 3 years was the perfect...

I always thought that 3 years was the perfect gap, as that’s what there is between my sister and me.
But things don’t always turn out as you plan do they?
We tried for 4 years and had two lots of...
Forum: General Trip Planning 6 Jan 23, 06:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,167
Posted By LexiBantam
Mobile We went last year and absolutely loved it - we’ve...

We went last year and absolutely loved it - we’ve just booked to return this year.
Like a few others on this thread we were at the Bahia Principe- we stayed in the Coba. Plenty going on if you...
Forum: Christmas 16 Dec 22, 04:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,896
Posted By LexiBantam
Mobile Thank you all sooo much! Loads of great...

Thank you all sooo much!
Loads of great ideas (I don’t know why I hadn’t thought of gammon, we all love it) and yes, the important part is being with family, not how many slices of turkey you...
Forum: Christmas 16 Dec 22, 02:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,896
Posted By LexiBantam
Mobile Thanks all - I think you’ve confirmed what I was...

Thanks all - I think you’ve confirmed what I was thinking about the Bernard Matthews option !
Forum: Christmas 16 Dec 22, 02:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,896
Posted By LexiBantam
Mobile It’s a crown that I’ve ordered - 2-2.99kg which...

It’s a crown that I’ve ordered - 2-2.99kg which is quite a big range! If it’s nearer 3kg we’ll probably be ok But I won’t know until Christmas Eve morning.
I say this every year, but next year I...
Forum: Christmas 16 Dec 22, 02:04 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,896
Posted By LexiBantam
Mobile Turkey troubles

I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed this year (I blame turning 50!) and I’m sitting here in tears over my Christmas food order.
I placed an order aged ago, to secure my collection slot, with the...
Forum: General Chat 14 Nov 22, 09:59 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,645
Posted By LexiBantam
Mobile I’m so sorry to read this I think that we have...

I’m so sorry to read this
I think that we have such high expectations from Orlando holidays - for most of us we know that it’s not going to be a regular thing, and we’ve made sacrifices to be there,...
Forum: Sport 13 Nov 22, 05:23 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 8,253
Posted By LexiBantam
Mobile I absolutely LOVE Lewis but totally get why...

I absolutely LOVE Lewis but totally get why others can’t stand him (including my husband so we have to watch interviews separately! 😁)
Forum: Sport 13 Nov 22, 04:59 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 8,253
Posted By LexiBantam
Mobile No “tribalism” here - I have no problem hearing...

No “tribalism” here - I have no problem hearing from Max, Checo, or anyone else at RB.
Yes Horner is successful but I find him extremely unpleasant. I don’t like anyone who starts every sentence...
Forum: Sport 13 Nov 22, 10:50 AM
Replies: 313
Views: 8,253
Posted By LexiBantam
Mobile Totally agree with you - very disappointing from...

Totally agree with you - very disappointing from Red Bull, Checo can’t expect equal treatment, never mind favours

And, I’m another one who would be happy never to see or hear Christian Horner on...
Forum: Sport 12 Nov 22, 11:36 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 8,253
Posted By LexiBantam
Mobile Were you? I wasn’t surprised at all 😐

Were you?
I wasn’t surprised at all 😐
Forum: Christmas 7 Nov 22, 07:44 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,013
Posted By LexiBantam
Mobile Ours used to go up the last Saturday in November...

Ours used to go up the last Saturday in November (so that everything was done for the first) BUT this year it will November 18th!
My daughter and I do it together (whilst husband and son escape)...
Forum: TV and Film 6 Nov 22, 09:06 PM
Replies: 694
Views: 48,793
Posted By LexiBantam
Mobile Very emotional! Loved Ellie when she first came...

Very emotional! Loved Ellie when she first came on the scene as a kid, love her when she’s presenting, and will miss her on strictly.
I liked Tony (remember him from his England days) but wish he’d...
Forum: Polls 3 Sep 22, 10:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,769
Posted By LexiBantam
Mobile We’ve stayed at CBR (pre skyliner) POR and CSR. ...

We’ve stayed at CBR (pre skyliner) POR and CSR.
Depends on what you’re after - CSR is quite fancy with some lovely restaurants (views of three lots of fireworks!) but we found it to be less Disney...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 25 Aug 22, 09:45 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 28,154
Posted By LexiBantam
Mobile Brilliant news! Thanks for the update, and have...

Brilliant news! Thanks for the update, and have a fabulous holiday !
Forum: General Chat 23 Aug 22, 11:47 PM
Replies: 231
Views: 22,189
Posted By LexiBantam
Mobile Ellie Goulding Because I once had a dream where...

Ellie Goulding
Because I once had a dream where she said to me “aren’t you embarrassed that you’re so old fashioned”!
I’m sure she’s lovely in real life, but every time we see her on TV, we all...
Forum: TV and Film 23 Aug 22, 09:04 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 9,842
Posted By LexiBantam
Mobile Just watched the last episode! I didn’t know...

Just watched the last episode!
I didn’t know if this season would live up to the last but we thought it was even better.
One of the best things I’ve watched in ages 😄
Forum: General Chat 23 Aug 22, 03:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,364
Posted By LexiBantam
Mobile We were there a couple of weeks ago and it looks...

We were there a couple of weeks ago and it looks like one might be opening soon - the shop looks ready (sign etc) but was empty
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 17 Aug 22, 05:01 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,729
Posted By LexiBantam
Mobile My answer will probably sound stupid to most, but...

My answer will probably sound stupid to most, but Disney is actually stopping us from visiting Orlando.
We’d love a universal only holiday, more laid back more pool / hotel time but still with the...
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