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Forum: General Chat 13 Feb 24, 07:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,546
Posted By arl71
Probably not the sort of answer you were looking...

Probably not the sort of answer you were looking for, but finding myself on the kitchen floor a couple of weeks ago having slipped and broken the head of my femur. Total hip replacement done 4th...
Forum: General Chat 25 Jul 23, 11:26 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 15,906
Posted By arl71
I can't stand the need to post early morning...

I can't stand the need to post early morning selfies from the bar in an airport when going on holiday complete with pint of beer/glass of wine/gin/ *insert other beverage here*. I enjoy a glass or...
Forum: General Chat 31 Mar 23, 06:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,015
Posted By arl71
My company n=made a one off COL payment to all...

My company n=made a one off COL payment to all staff in Oct 22 to cover the period Oct22-March 23. Communicated to employees that if they left prior to March 23 we would collect a pro rata amount...
Forum: General Chat 23 Mar 23, 10:08 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,669
Posted By arl71
32. Had been a dream of mine since watching...

32. Had been a dream of mine since watching clips of Disney films on Bank holiday Mondays on BBC as a child. Finally made it when the kids were 11,7 and 3.
Forum: Offers, Discounts, Codes, Cashback and UK Shopping 18 Mar 23, 01:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,773
Posted By arl71
Us too when VH was a reward partner. 2009 trip...

Us too when VH was a reward partner. 2009 trip to Florida fully paid with Tesco vouchers followed by Antigua in 2010( by then you had to pay the taxes- first world problems lol. Tescoing was a time...
Forum: General Chat 7 Mar 23, 07:45 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,162
Posted By arl71
A Guess leather belt that I bought on our second...

A Guess leather belt that I bought on our second trip to Orlando in 2001. Happy to say it still fits :)
Forum: General Chat 6 Mar 23, 01:47 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 8,114
Posted By arl71
For me it has to be Eric Clapton. Was so looking...

For me it has to be Eric Clapton. Was so looking forward to seeing him at the Hydro, in Glasgow a few years ago. He wasn't happy with the sound and eventually stormed off stage and that was the end...
Forum: General Chat 6 Mar 23, 11:51 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,018
Posted By arl71
This could be true. I was very much a yo-yo...

This could be true. I was very much a yo-yo dieter too prior to my illness and think that probably contributed. Probably the only good thing to come out of my experience is that I no longer seem to...
Forum: General Chat 4 Mar 23, 02:46 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,018
Posted By arl71
I'd tend to agree with you, sound like gallstone...

I'd tend to agree with you, sound like gallstone attacks to me. My first lasted 45 minutes before fading away. Attacks lasted longer over time but always( until the last one) died down and faded...
Forum: General Chat 4 Mar 23, 02:08 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,018
Posted By arl71
It was , but I think it was harder on my family...

It was , but I think it was harder on my family tbh. I was out of it for much of the time. I'd heard about people having gallstones before it happened to me but just thought it was a routine...
Forum: General Chat 4 Mar 23, 01:52 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,018
Posted By arl71
I had gallstones several years ago. I had a stuck...

I had gallstones several years ago. I had a stuck stone, resulting in pancreatitis and a 4 night hospital stay for scans etc. Put on waiting list for GB removal. 10 days before my surgery I had...
Forum: General Chat 2 Mar 23, 12:25 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,476
Posted By arl71
Not mad, go for it. It will be hard work but Im...

Not mad, go for it. It will be hard work but Im sure you know that already. I did it at 40. Working f/t in a finance department, dh spent a lot of time working away from home and I had 3 kids and...
Forum: General Chat 19 Feb 23, 03:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,297
Posted By arl71
A&E. This happened to me- was gallstone induced...

A&E. This happened to me- was gallstone induced pancreatitis. First time it happened spent 4v nights in hospital and put on waiting list for GB removal. 10 days before op date it happened again. ...
Forum: General Chat 15 Jan 23, 02:20 PM
Replies: 279
Views: 38,431
Posted By arl71
Ordered my Volvo XC40 hybrid in July 22, was...

Ordered my Volvo XC40 hybrid in July 22, was quoted delivery before Christmas and picked it up on 7th December. So far really happy with it
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 22 Sep 22, 09:36 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,170
Posted By arl71
I second this - used to live here :)

I second this - used to live here :)
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 10 Jul 22, 12:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 851
Posted By arl71
DH owns one and while it would be big enough for...

DH owns one and while it would be big enough for 3 adults I’m not sure the boot would be big enough for what you need. FAb car though
Forum: General Chat 2 Jan 22, 12:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,814
Posted By arl71
WhenI'm interviewing I usually ask if...

WhenI'm interviewing I usually ask if theinterviewee has any holidays booked.It would make no difference to whether I offerthatperson therole.As anemployer I wouldmake everyeffort toaccommodate any...
Forum: TV and Film 2 Dec 21, 09:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,396
Posted By arl71
I defy anyone to read the Jack Reacher books and...

I defy anyone to read the Jack Reacher books and think of Tom Cruise- looking forward to this series- much better casting
Forum: General Chat 20 Sep 21, 01:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,111
Posted By arl71
I had open heart surgery 3 and a half years ago,...

I had open heart surgery 3 and a half years ago, and despite religiously using the silicone gel recommended I still have very noticeable raised scars. Probably too late to try the bio oil now.
Forum: General Chat 11 Sep 21, 07:37 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 29,783
Posted By arl71
Very long time ago now but when we moved when I...

Very long time ago now but when we moved when I was about 13 the previous owner sneaked into the garden one day to retrieve a plastic bag full of light bulbs that they had removed... why they didn't...
Forum: General Chat 3 Sep 21, 06:08 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,903
Posted By arl71
Haha. I had a colleague once who deliberately...

Haha. I had a colleague once who deliberately put her keys in the fridge at work because she had bought fresh fish in her lunch hour and it meant she wouldn't forget to take the fish home
Forum: General Chat 22 Aug 21, 02:00 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,885
Posted By arl71
Reminds me of when my eldest had his sex...

Reminds me of when my eldest had his sex education lesson in primary school. He came home and declared - So Dad put "THAT" in "THERE" THREE TIMES!
Forum: General Chat 3 May 21, 07:24 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 14,099
Posted By arl71
I'm fine now, and you're not silly at all. I...

I'm fine now, and you're not silly at all. I have never experienced pain like it and I've had three children. Funny thing is I never found out what my triggers were as the attacks were completely...
Forum: General Chat 2 May 21, 10:12 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 14,099
Posted By arl71
I had had several attacks plus 4 nights in...

I had had several attacks plus 4 nights in hospital and was on the waiting list to have mine removed. Hadn't had any attacks for ages, then 10 days before my surgery date I experienced the mother of...
Forum: TV and Film 24 Apr 21, 06:41 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,422
Posted By arl71
Grease for me - saw it 5 times at our local...

Grease for me - saw it 5 times at our local cinema in its two week initial run.
Forum: General Chat 22 Apr 21, 01:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,998
Posted By arl71
I'd definitely look at taking specialist advice. ...

I'd definitely look at taking specialist advice. If your parents sell to you at less than market value and subsequently need residential care this could be viewed as a disposal of assets to avoid...
Forum: General Chat 13 Nov 20, 09:14 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 7,475
Posted By arl71
Simply Red -dripping tap music

Simply Red -dripping tap music
Forum: General Chat 6 Nov 20, 09:20 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,981
Posted By arl71
Stay at home mums are credited with national...

Stay at home mums are credited with national insurance contributions on the back of claiming child benefit. She should check her pension entitlement on the Government website. Her NI record should...
Forum: General Chat 21 Oct 20, 01:28 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,147
Posted By arl71
Almost exactly this. Had been grocery shopping...

Almost exactly this. Had been grocery shopping with toddler DS. Walked to shops, got a lift home from a friend. Took DS and buggy out of the car, opened front door put DS inside, turned to get the...
Forum: General Chat 27 Aug 20, 08:03 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 4,167
Posted By arl71
This reminds me of my great-aunt who was a...

This reminds me of my great-aunt who was a Headmistress and English literature graduate. I was an avid reader, starting very early with Enid Blyton. Aunt Mary was horrified that my parents were...
Forum: General Chat 19 Aug 20, 06:53 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 7,346
Posted By arl71
Reminds me of when eldest son had had sex...

Reminds me of when eldest son had had sex education in primary school and came out with the classic phrase -So Dad had to put "that" in "there". three times!
Forum: General Trip Reports 19 Aug 20, 08:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,294
Posted By arl71
Great pic of world's shortest street. My parents...

Great pic of world's shortest street. My parents had their wedding reception in Mackays Hotel back in 1962
Forum: General Chat 19 Jul 20, 10:16 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,917
Posted By arl71
Euston station floor back in '85. A group of us...

Euston station floor back in '85. A group of us had taken the overnight train to London from Inverness to see Deep Purple at Knebworth. Great concert but oh the rain, the rain, and the mud,...
Forum: General Chat 19 Jul 20, 05:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,261
Posted By arl71
watch out that the prices quoted are definitely...

watch out that the prices quoted are definitely for personal users. Business leases will have VAT added.
Forum: General Chat 28 Mar 20, 08:58 PM
Replies: 207
Views: 9,098
Posted By arl71
Mine too

Mine too
Forum: General Chat 26 Feb 20, 02:42 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,301
Posted By arl71
My best friend's husband is notoriously bad for...

My best friend's husband is notoriously bad for presents. It was coming up to her 49th birthday and she was feeling a little "sensitive" about it shall we say. He told her he'd bought her a present...
Forum: General Chat 2 Feb 20, 08:27 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,798
Posted By arl71
Best bargain ever was in 2009 - completely free...

Best bargain ever was in 2009 - completely free holiday for 5 courtesy of Tesco points - those were the days. Flights, car, villa at West Haven. Nowadays lucky if 'I get enough points for a stay at...
Forum: General Chat 26 Jan 20, 01:29 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,491
Posted By arl71
Yes, When my Mum gave my sister and I joint...

Yes,

When my Mum gave my sister and I joint power of attorney (Scotland), her GP had to countersign to confirm Mum had capacity to do so. In Scotland POAs are registered with the Office of the...
Forum: General Chat 31 Aug 19, 11:48 AM
Replies: 219
Views: 22,982
Posted By arl71
I was seriously ill in 2016 and we booked a tip...

I was seriously ill in 2016 and we booked a tip for 2017 in celebration of my recovery. My single trip insurance premium for that one was £998. Would I have travelled without insurance - not in a...
Forum: General Chat 24 Aug 19, 08:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,938
Posted By arl71
Students in Scotland are taxed in the same way as...

Students in Scotland are taxed in the same way as everybody else as Claudette has said.
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