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Forum: General Chat 5 Mar 24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,779
Posted By kiwiinabd
£64.95 is a bit of a joke, its less than minimum...

£64.95 is a bit of a joke, its less than minimum wage !

Average UK salary is £34,963 which is circa £153 / day.

Unless your company gives you time off with pay many people are going to be out...
Forum: General Chat 4 Mar 24, 01:48 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,779
Posted By kiwiinabd
Unfortunately the Jury slection system is not...

Unfortunately the Jury slection system is not very user friendly !

I am a self employed so any selection when working would be a real finanacila hit. I got the dreaded letter a few years back...
Forum: General Chat 2 Mar 24, 02:10 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,418
Posted By kiwiinabd
Get an Electroverse card as RFID cards tend to be...

Get an Electroverse card as RFID cards tend to be more reliable than Apps for charging when away from home. This gives access to multiple charging companies with some at a doscount and is run by...
Forum: General Chat 28 Feb 24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 352
Posted By kiwiinabd
We got a Post office Mony Traval Card for our...

We got a Post office Mony Traval Card for our daughter when she went to France a few years ago.

You load different currencies on it.

Seemed to work OK
Forum: General Chat 9 Feb 24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 643
Posted By kiwiinabd
We used Covered on demand where you only pay for...

We used Covered on demand where you only pay for the days that he is going to drive the car. Good when they were only driving a couple of days per weeks.
...
Forum: General Chat 3 Feb 24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 665
Posted By kiwiinabd
What bad service, hope you are going to complain...

What bad service, hope you are going to complain to Costco !
Forum: General Chat 3 Feb 24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 787
Posted By kiwiinabd
Some items are definately cheaper in the...

Some items are definately cheaper in the warehouse, not sure if this would be the case with Laptops.

If you want to check the warehouse price you could always telephone a warehouse, give them the...
Forum: General Chat 10 Jan 24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,193
Posted By kiwiinabd
19 KW per day. 4 bed det house 4 Adults.

19 KW per day.

4 bed det house
4 Adults.
Forum: General Chat 14 Dec 23, 02:45 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,964
Posted By kiwiinabd
Our Tesco in Aberdeen is about 5 minutes drive...

Our Tesco in Aberdeen is about 5 minutes drive from my house. I normally shop at 8pm when there's no waiting for checkout etc.

Staff are always very friendly !

Only downside is there are no...
Forum: General Chat 14 Dec 23, 12:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,019
Posted By kiwiinabd
We have a towel radiator in our bathroom that is...

We have a towel radiator in our bathroom that is connected to the Central Heating but also has an electric heating element (500w). We use the electric heating element in the summer to help dry out...
Forum: General Chat 5 Dec 23, 12:34 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,191
Posted By kiwiinabd
My son has started working as a postman,he says...

My son has started working as a postman,he says his delivery office is pretty much up to date however some other delivery offices are days and days behind !

Lack of staff - Thankyou to the...
Forum: General Chat 30 Nov 23, 09:20 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,224
Posted By kiwiinabd
My Daughter got hit two weeks ago, the other...

My Daughter got hit two weeks ago, the other drivers going to get it fixed, we are not going through insurance.

The guy at the car repair garage reckons if we had gone through insurance the car...
Forum: General Chat 29 Nov 23, 11:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,470
Posted By kiwiinabd
Yes, its to stop cars going up a road that is too...

Yes, its to stop cars going up a road that is too snowy.

Snow lying in our garden and on cars in Westhill (7 miles west of Aberdeen)
Forum: General Chat 28 Nov 23, 07:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,279
Posted By kiwiinabd
We flew Club last June to Washington DC. We...

We flew Club last June to Washington DC.

We went for a pair by the window, which was OK.

We didnt pay to select seats and could only do it 24 hours in advance.

Maybe you should keep on eye...
Forum: General Chat 25 Nov 23, 11:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 493
Posted By kiwiinabd
BA Seat Selection ?

Couple of questions;

1. Any idea on current cost range to select seats in Club World on Transatlantic Flights ?

2. I understand Seat Selction is free for first class, however if just one leg...
Forum: General Chat 24 Nov 23, 06:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,433
Posted By kiwiinabd
++ Bicarbonate of soda Pour over area of...

++ Bicarbonate of soda

Pour over area of spill and vacuum off after a week or so.

Also put a load in an old sock, tie a knot in the end and leave in the car.
Forum: General Chat 28 Oct 23, 05:39 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,021
Posted By kiwiinabd
I caught Covid 3 weeks ago. I believe, I...

I caught Covid 3 weeks ago.

I believe, I caught it at a Graduation Ceremony on the Tuesday, felt unwell on Thur evening and tested myself on Fri Morning.

DW caught it from me and tested...
Forum: General Chat 21 Oct 23, 05:37 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 13,659
Posted By kiwiinabd
Last Gig : Elton John - June 2023 Next Gig :...

Last Gig : Elton John - June 2023
Next Gig : Australian Pink Floyd - Nov 2023
Forum: General Chat 12 Oct 23, 07:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,421
Posted By kiwiinabd
Up in the North East of Scotland we have been...

Up in the North East of Scotland we have been having mornings like this since mid Sept !
Forum: General Chat 21 Sep 23, 08:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 797
Posted By kiwiinabd
Get the plates made up by a company online, there...

Get the plates made up by a company online, there are loads of them available.

They never ask for the proof of entitlement/assignment etc.

Make sure you tick the box for UK Road legal.

As...
Forum: General Chat 4 Sep 23, 09:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,091
Posted By kiwiinabd
Unfortunately many people have forgotten the...

Unfortunately many people have forgotten the words, "Please" and "Thankyou" and any common courtesy !
Forum: General Chat 31 Aug 23, 11:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,158
Posted By kiwiinabd
According to USA Spec sheets the Airstrait is...

According to USA Spec sheets the Airstrait is 1600W these transformers are not going to work.

Going to need a much more heavy duty step down transformer.
Forum: General Chat 29 Aug 23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 505
Posted By kiwiinabd
As its all on one booking then your luggage...

As its all on one booking then your luggage should be booked all the way theough even with different airlines
Forum: General Chat 19 Aug 23, 08:25 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 24,378
Posted By kiwiinabd
The Hospital Executive team at the time needs to...

The Hospital Executive team at the time needs to be charged for its Negligence !

What was the Coroner doing at this time ? Surely it was his also his job to flag up something was not right when...
Forum: General Chat 26 Jul 23, 06:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,065
Posted By kiwiinabd
The Installation tech came yesterday. ...

The Installation tech came yesterday.

Couldnt install the Smart Gas Meter as we have a Medium Pressure Gas System and he needed permission from Scottish Gas network (SGN).

He did install the...
Forum: General Chat 22 Jul 23, 10:58 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,065
Posted By kiwiinabd
Thanks for all the replies. Seems that Eon...

Thanks for all the replies.

Seems that Eon and EDF Smartmeters have issues.

As we are getting an Octopus one, fingers crossed its reliable as the traiff we are going to move to needs readings...
Forum: General Chat 21 Jul 23, 08:39 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,065
Posted By kiwiinabd
Smartmeter Installation

I am getting Smartmeters installed on the Elec and Gas next week.

On the email from Octopus it says it could be 2 weeks after installation before the smartmeter starts working properly etc however...
Forum: Sport 4 Jul 23, 08:10 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,467
Posted By kiwiinabd
I have played league cricket for 30 years and...

I have played league cricket for 30 years and have seen several similar things happen.

1) Batter played the ball down onto the ground near the stumps, the keeper walked upto the pick up the ball,...
Forum: General Chat 22 Jun 23, 09:37 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 23,606
Posted By kiwiinabd
I dont have a problem with pure exploration,...

I dont have a problem with pure exploration, however this was an ill advised sight seeing tour using woefully deficient equipment with deficiencies that had been identified on mutiple occasions. It...
Forum: General Chat 22 Jun 23, 09:12 AM
Replies: 213
Views: 23,606
Posted By kiwiinabd
It was a Maverick Company that was not working...

It was a Maverick Company that was not working to any codes or standards. Did not have its equipment certified by an Independent 3rd party eg DNV / Lloyds / ABS.

It ignored all warnings from...
Forum: General Chat 27 Feb 23, 06:33 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,385
Posted By kiwiinabd
At our Tesco they are limting Tomatoes,...

At our Tesco they are limting Tomatoes, unfortunately they never seem to have any !
Forum: General Chat 11 Dec 22, 12:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,389
Posted By kiwiinabd
Does your Gas Smartmeter give you your Gasmeter...

Does your Gas Smartmeter give you your Gasmeter reading ? in which case you take a reading, run your CH heating for an hour and then take another reading. Then look at a recent bill and use the...
Forum: Food, Wine, Cooking & Eating 19 Nov 22, 09:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,237
Posted By kiwiinabd
We use Masterclass Hard Anodised Aluminium Baking...

We use Masterclass Hard Anodised Aluminium Baking Tray. Very non Stick.

Quite Lightweight as its Aluminium
...
Forum: General Chat 13 Nov 22, 10:33 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,699
Posted By kiwiinabd
Maybe they don't want to encourage people to...

Maybe they don't want to encourage people to switch to EV's as they realise how crap the charging network is and how it doesn't have the capacity for all the existing EVs !

When you do the simple...
Forum: General Chat 8 Oct 22, 07:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,725
Posted By kiwiinabd
Combi boiler heats hot water on demand so there...

Combi boiler heats hot water on demand so there is no Hot Water tank or airing cupboard. Combi boilers tends to give lower hot water flow rate. If you live in a large house with several bathrooms...
Forum: General Chat 27 Aug 22, 06:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,587
Posted By kiwiinabd
I'm with Octopus, I have no Direct Debit. I was...

I'm with Octopus, I have no Direct Debit. I was transferred to them when Avro went bust

I give them a reading every 3 months. Although they send me emails telling me to send them a reading every...
Forum: General Chat 22 Jul 22, 09:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 463
Posted By kiwiinabd
Some Car insurance policy have no fee for...

Some Car insurance policy have no fee for cancelling so might be worth looking for one even if its nots the cheapest option for a year.

I did this a few years ago when i had a new car arriving
...
Forum: General Chat 25 Jun 22, 09:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,695
Posted By kiwiinabd
Wasp powder that you can squirt in is very...

Wasp powder that you can squirt in is very effective, can be puchased quite cheaply and far most cost efficent than calling some one in !

2 pack on Amazon for less than £8
...
Forum: General Chat 15 Jun 22, 07:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,763
Posted By kiwiinabd
We lived in Plymouth in the 70s and lived in...

We lived in Plymouth in the 70s and lived in Roborough, which would be easy access to Estover.

We loved living there with quick access to Plymouth.

Devon is lovely and also good access to...
Forum: General Chat 1 Jun 22, 09:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 236
Posted By kiwiinabd
I think its your son that has to put it against...

I think its your son that has to put it against him as he was driving.

Insurance is rarely fair !
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