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Forum: General Chat 23 Jan 21, 05:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 689
Posted By Mumindevon
We live in Devon and my DD looked at both Bristol...

We live in Devon and my DD looked at both Bristol and Exeter uni. Bristol is a very different proposition as it is spread across the whole city whereas Exeter much more campus. Agree it is very...
Forum: General Chat 12 Sep 20, 08:24 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 9,934
Posted By Mumindevon
Happened with me and my attempt to buy a lottery...

Happened with me and my attempt to buy a lottery ticket when I had my daughter with me. She was 16 anyway but had no id with her so I was not allowed to buy ticket. Also the co-op. Only buy a lottery...
Forum: General Chat 11 Sep 20, 05:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,536
Posted By Mumindevon
Shield soap £1.50 for 4 in Tesco.

Shield soap £1.50 for 4 in Tesco.
Forum: General Chat 25 Jul 20, 07:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,438
Posted By Mumindevon
Mobile I have a complex prescription at -13.5 so feel I...

I have a complex prescription at -13.5 so feel I have some experience in this area! My recent previous glasses have been glass lenses as they used to be able to be thinned more. However it made the...
Forum: General Chat 23 Jul 20, 08:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 991
Posted By Mumindevon
Mobile I’ve used the hobbycraft pattern from their...

I’ve used the hobbycraft pattern from their website. Really easy to follow cutting four fabric pieces for the curved masks. They turned out really well. I have cut the soft elastic off of the one use...
Forum: Polls 6 Feb 20, 10:43 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 11,068
Posted By Mumindevon
Mobile My daughter attends a girls grammar school and...

My daughter attends a girls grammar school and here they stand for all teachers at the start of lessons and again if senior leadership enter the room. Their academic tutor (form tutor) does not make...
Forum: General Chat 18 Jan 20, 09:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,397
Posted By Mumindevon
Mobile My daughter was not used to heels and in the end...

My daughter was not used to heels and in the end we bought a pair of silver ballroom dancing sandal type shoes which were very soft and flexible. She found them very easy to walk in and comfortable...
Forum: General Chat 25 Oct 19, 07:51 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,921
Posted By Mumindevon
Mobile Flying back from Murcia in Spain about 15 years...

Flying back from Murcia in Spain about 15 years ago with husband, mum, DD5 and DD9months. I’m a nervous flyer anyway but I thought the seatbelt signs had been on a long time. Pilot suddenly announces...
Forum: General Trip Planning 14 Sep 19, 10:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,871
Posted By Mumindevon
Mobile We had 2 nights in WDC after 5 nights in NYC. We...

We had 2 nights in WDC after 5 nights in NYC. We took the train between the two. Washington is a fantastic city; clean, green and compact. Have a look the the Darcy Hotel. Very cool place to stay and...
Forum: General Trip Planning 30 Aug 19, 05:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,698
Posted By Mumindevon
Mobile Another thing to note is that twice a year,...

Another thing to note is that twice a year, spring and autumn, the White House gardens are open. It’s free and you just need to obtain a timed ticket in the day. We were in WDC for the spring tour...
Forum: General Chat 29 Aug 19, 07:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,990
Posted By Mumindevon
Mobile My mother’s “borrowed” item was the veil her...

My mother’s “borrowed” item was the veil her friend had worn. Bent over to cut the cake and ignited said veil from candle on the table!
Forum: General Trip Planning 20 Jul 19, 08:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,482
Posted By Mumindevon
Mobile Have a look at the hidden valley in Cornwall...

Have a look at the hidden valley in Cornwall. Near to launceston so easily reached by A30. Can take dogs on leads for the outside attractions. Just not allowed in the buildings. Is a sort of crystal...
Forum: General Trip Planning 12 Jun 19, 03:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,304
Posted By Mumindevon
Mobile We (husband and I) visited NYC in April for 5...

We (husband and I) visited NYC in April for 5 days. We bought New York passes before we left and registered them on our phone. They were expensive but we really felt we saw more because we had them...
Forum: General Trip Planning 2 Jun 19, 06:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,558
Posted By Mumindevon
Mobile We went to nyc and Washington at Easter. Flew to...

We went to nyc and Washington at Easter. Flew to jfk for 5 days in nyc and then took Amtrak to dc for 2 days. Flew home from Dulles and used an Uber to get there from Washington. Stayed in the darcy...
Forum: Christmas 12 Nov 18, 10:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,273
Posted By Mumindevon
Mobile We leave stockings downstairs as when kids were...

We leave stockings downstairs as when kids were younger they didn’t like the thought of Father Christmas going upstairs. So stockings opened in the sitting room and that’s not changed even though...
Forum: General Chat 7 Oct 18, 06:54 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,813
Posted By Mumindevon
Mobile My work colleague ordered crackers on her...

My work colleague ordered crackers on her Christmas shop. The type with hats,jokes etc. She got a packet of tuc biscuits as they thought they were substituting cream crackers! I recently ordered a...
Forum: General Chat 15 Aug 18, 07:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,254
Posted By Mumindevon
Mobile Putting photos in albums. Like most people we...

Putting photos in albums. Like most people we don’t print as many pics now but we have packets of them from about 15-25 years ago. Was my intended job for my first lot of maternity leave... said baby...
Forum: General Chat 18 Jul 18, 02:56 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,574
Posted By Mumindevon
Mobile It’s not the law. I work in a bank. The bank do...

It’s not the law. I work in a bank. The bank do not want to deal with ‘non customers’ as they have cut staff numbers to minimum. It’s a disgrace. If customers complain the bank say they are...
Forum: General Trip Planning 8 Jul 18, 09:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,329
Posted By Mumindevon
Mobile We really love Hayle. The beaches there are...

We really love Hayle. The beaches there are amazing. Long and sandy. Loads to do down at the bottom bit of Cornwall and easy hop from the north to south coast where the weather can be totally...
Forum: General Chat 22 Jun 18, 05:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 730
Posted By Mumindevon
Mobile If you are going by train park at selly oak...

If you are going by train park at selly oak station for free and it’s only one stop to the uni. If you are driving try the on street parking dale road which is opposite the uni and my daughters uni...
Forum: General Chat 9 Feb 18, 10:37 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,858
Posted By Mumindevon
Mobile My dd now 18 had recurring ear infections and...

My dd now 18 had recurring ear infections and tonsillitis from about same age. By age 11 she had had 5 operations including 3 sets of grommets! But all fine now. As they grow the tubes in ears grow...
Forum: General Chat 12 Nov 17, 08:26 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,856
Posted By Mumindevon
Customer at my work called Wayne Kerr.

Customer at my work called Wayne Kerr.
Forum: General Chat 24 Sep 17, 08:49 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,851
Posted By Mumindevon
We live in an 11+ area. Luckily DD passed and...

We live in an 11+ area. Luckily DD passed and attends girls grammar school (in top 50 schools in country). She has a 2 and 1/2 min walk. Very lucky. One girl in her year is driven by parent 40 miles...
Forum: General Chat 1 Sep 17, 04:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,079
Posted By Mumindevon
Mobile Really annoyed. Dd starting uni of Birmingham...

Really annoyed. Dd starting uni of Birmingham. Despite having unconditional offer got 4th choice accom. Which is partner accom (not uni owned). Have to pay all up front 😳, 2 payments or monthly(£800...
Forum: General Chat 26 Jul 17, 07:37 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,437
Posted By Mumindevon
Mobile The last time we flew to Florida an announcement...

The last time we flew to Florida an announcement was made not to consume nuts of any type as there was passengers with severe allergy. When the in flight meals were served I had a chicken curry...
Forum: General Chat 15 May 17, 08:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,186
Posted By Mumindevon
I work in a bank. Go into your own bank and they...

I work in a bank. Go into your own bank and they will give you a big blank cheque for you to complete with a marker pen. We also keep some in the branch, but if they have none in stock they should be...
Forum: General Chat 9 May 17, 09:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,977
Posted By Mumindevon
Dd had awful ent problems from age 3 to 15. Three...

Dd had awful ent problems from age 3 to 15. Three and half (!) sets of grommets, removal of anenoids, removal of tonsils. All different operations. My advice is keep a record of all ear infections,...
Forum: General Chat 5 May 17, 03:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,705
Posted By Mumindevon
Both of mine attend grammar school. I'm sure...

Both of mine attend grammar school. I'm sure there are excellent comprehensive schools around, just not around here! Primary was ruined especially for younger one with kids disrupting lessons and not...
Forum: General Chat 14 Apr 17, 09:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,600
Posted By Mumindevon
Hi, I work in a bank. Go to your own bank and...

Hi, I work in a bank. Go to your own bank and they will complete a claim form and contact the owner of the ATM to resolve. These days is a very quick process to find out if money was retained.
Forum: General Chat 17 Mar 17, 10:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,645
Posted By Mumindevon
Mobile Had all 4 out under general in hospital. Was...

Had all 4 out under general in hospital. Was fine, not much pain after. Didn't realise how much they had been hurting me till they were gone! Had to immediately stop feeding baby dd2 as was given...
Forum: General Chat 4 Mar 17, 08:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,337
Posted By Mumindevon
Def heligan. Eden project far too commercial now.

Def heligan. Eden project far too commercial now.
Forum: General Chat 21 Oct 16, 09:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,506
Posted By Mumindevon
Had same issues with daughter several years ago...

Had same issues with daughter several years ago. Health visitor told me to sit her on loo and let her have tube of bubble mixture and blow bubbles as this uses same muscles as doing poo! Was very...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 4 May 16, 06:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 861
Posted By Mumindevon
My daughter had three sets of grommets, tonsils...

My daughter had three sets of grommets, tonsils removed and adenoids removed ( all separate ops) by age of 13! Also had perforated ear drum at one point. Really recommend the ear bandit, they come...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 17 Mar 16, 11:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 696
Posted By Mumindevon
Hi there. We went last year on dollar night and...

Hi there. We went last year on dollar night and just turned up on the evening. Lots of free parking at stadium.There were loads of seats available. Dollar a ticket, dollar a soda, hotdog, monkey...
Forum: Beyond the Parks 22 Feb 16, 08:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 662
Posted By Mumindevon
We went in August last year to dollar night...

We went in August last year to dollar night. Dollar to get in, dollar sodas, hotdogs, peanuts etc. Was a great evening with fab atmosphere. Plenty of free parking. We just turned up. There were...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 10 Jan 16, 10:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,838
Posted By Mumindevon
Skagen watch

My husband wanted a Skagen when we visited last July. We bought one in tjmaxx in Lakeland, we were on the way to evening baseball which was excellent btw, cost was $32! Same watch here in house of...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 22 Aug 15, 09:05 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 4,646
Posted By Mumindevon
Used them this July/ Aug. excellent service and...

Used them this July/ Aug. excellent service and couldn't have been happier. Easy intro to driving in USA, sneaky drink on flight out with no worries, straight from baggage reclaim and on road, no...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 13 Aug 15, 03:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 741
Posted By Mumindevon
We got held up a bit tonight with this too. The...

We got held up a bit tonight with this too. The sat nav took as to first set of lights, turn right then you can u turn and turn left traffic light controlled. Was much quicker and safer than doing a...
Forum: Shopping in Florida 20 Jun 15, 05:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 799
Posted By Mumindevon
Cordarounds

My husband would love a pair of these. Basically corduroy trousers but with the cords running horizontally. Has anyone seen them in any shops over there please?
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 1 May 15, 08:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,041
Posted By Mumindevon
Thanks for help. Will print those addresses and...

Thanks for help. Will print those addresses and get the mapman map.
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