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Forum: Trip Planning Florida 6 Mar 24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,831
Posted By The Bobbo's
I do the exact same, I also take paracetamol...

I do the exact same, I also take paracetamol about an hour before landing and I take one of those Vicks nasal sticks to try and keep my sinuses open. It's the only way I can cope.
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 4 Mar 24, 07:30 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,472
Posted By The Bobbo's
We went during May half term last year. The...

We went during May half term last year. The pools were packed with children having fun. They didn't notice the cold. We went in a hot tub which wasn't hot in the slightest - I was freezing when we...
Forum: General Chat 18 Feb 24, 10:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,539
Posted By The Bobbo's
I'm 47, I don't have wrinkles yet but about 4...

I'm 47, I don't have wrinkles yet but about 4 weeks ago I realised I'd developed jowls! I looked in the mirror one day and there they were!

Looking back through photos, I think they've been in...
Forum: General Chat 15 Jan 24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,247
Posted By The Bobbo's
Hi, I've attached the quote we went with...

Hi,

I've attached the quote we went with last year for comparison.

I think it's helpful to get a breakdown of costs where you can.

Our bill ended up more than quoted due to having to move...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 31 Dec 23, 10:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 532
Posted By The Bobbo's
I have! We did 2 nights New York, a week at...

I have! We did 2 nights New York, a week at Disney, a Disney 3 night cruise, 4 nights at Universal and 1 night in Atlanta to do a Walking Dead tour.

It was absolutely exhausting BUT the best...
Forum: General Chat 12 Dec 23, 08:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 680
Posted By The Bobbo's
How about this: ...

How about this:

https://thesaltworkscompany.com/collections/discovery-sets/products/fresh-experience

Your Mum can trial 10 different fresh perfumes. I've got the Discovery set for Christmas...
Forum: Christmas 4 Nov 23, 10:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,256
Posted By The Bobbo's
We don't have a starter as we'd struggle eating...

We don't have a starter as we'd struggle eating the main. To be absolutely honest, last year's dessert is still in the freezer as we couldn't manage it!

Our lunch is vegetarian - don't know who...
Forum: General Chat 2 Nov 23, 09:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,280
Posted By The Bobbo's
He was here for 5 hours but by the end we had...

He was here for 5 hours but by the end we had heat! He did change the pump - it had no effect, thankfully he didn't charge us for it. He thinks it had something to do with the flow and return, so...
Forum: General Chat 1 Nov 23, 04:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,280
Posted By The Bobbo's
Thank you everyone. The plumber is here...

Thank you everyone.

The plumber is here right now. He confirmed that he flushed the whole system, and has balanced it. It's currently hot (radiators upstairs have been turned off) and he's...
Forum: General Trip Reports 31 Oct 23, 07:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 837
Posted By The Bobbo's
Beautiful photos. Where did you stay?

Beautiful photos. Where did you stay?
Forum: General Chat 30 Oct 23, 09:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,280
Posted By The Bobbo's
Plumber - radiator advice needed please

Hi,

We got a new radiator in June as part of a kitchen refurb. When it was fit, the plumber checked the pipe at the bottom and as it was hot, declared it was fine.

You can see were I'm...
Forum: General Chat 21 Oct 23, 06:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,944
Posted By The Bobbo's
I set up a little space with a slow cooker,...

I set up a little space with a slow cooker, microwave and air fryer. By day 2 it was all covered in a thick layer of dust. I couldn't keep anything clean! We were 4 weeks without water downstairs,...
Forum: General Chat 20 Oct 23, 08:47 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,681
Posted By The Bobbo's
I regret getting a composite sink. Last week I...

I regret getting a composite sink. Last week I rinsed a bit of turmeric - I was horrified to see it stain instantly! After many failed attempts, hand sanitizer worked!

The kitchen looks...
Forum: General Chat 30 Aug 23, 07:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 937
Posted By The Bobbo's
Oh no, I thought you'd bought them and they...

Oh no, I thought you'd bought them and they worked on your hob! Sorry 🫣.

When you look at the reviews, some people say they've had no issues. Fingers crossed.
Forum: General Chat 30 Aug 23, 07:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 937
Posted By The Bobbo's
We bought this set too, and apart from one pan,...

We bought this set too, and apart from one pan, they didn't work with our induction hob! 🤷 My daughter now has a lovely new set of pans.

We then bought a set of Tefal pans at three times the...
Forum: General Chat 21 Aug 23, 01:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 974
Posted By The Bobbo's
I think it's worth getting a few done - our last...

I think it's worth getting a few done - our last kitchen renovation was in 2000 in our previous house, and some aspects had changed.

It's also good to get ideas and to talk about what would work...
Forum: General Chat 21 Aug 23, 09:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 974
Posted By The Bobbo's
We've just had ours finished. I didn't know...

We've just had ours finished.

I didn't know what I wanted at first and went to Wren, Howdens and B&Q to use their kitchen planner service.

I was inspired to have a go myself. We did go to...
Forum: General Chat 19 Aug 23, 09:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,755
Posted By The Bobbo's
I only listen to 3... 1. Two Pints with Will...

I only listen to 3...

1. Two Pints with Will and Ralf. I've often been walking by myself and laughed out loud.
2 Inside of you with Michael Rosenbaum. It's a great listen especially if you are...
Forum: General Chat 18 Aug 23, 06:58 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,916
Posted By The Bobbo's
Yes, I quite liked visiting the showroom too 😄 ...

Yes, I quite liked visiting the showroom too 😄

You get a lovely little surprise gift when the kitchen is delivered too! They are a fabulous company.
Forum: General Chat 17 Aug 23, 05:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,916
Posted By The Bobbo's
Thank you. I didn't plan it like that on...

Thank you. I didn't plan it like that on purpose, it just sort of happened...but I do really like the open space. And, I have several empty cupboards at the moment, so I'm not missing out on extra...
Forum: General Chat 17 Aug 23, 04:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,916
Posted By The Bobbo's
Thank you. I've wanted lighter floors for years,...

Thank you. I've wanted lighter floors for years, but it made sense to wait until we were ready to do the kitchen. It is worth the upheaval - though I'm glad it's done! Good luck for next year. 🤞
Forum: General Chat 17 Aug 23, 04:53 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,916
Posted By The Bobbo's
Thank you. Hope you are managing with the mess...

Thank you. Hope you are managing with the mess in your house. Hope you'll post photos when you are done too. 😀
Forum: General Chat 17 Aug 23, 04:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,916
Posted By The Bobbo's
Thank you. I didn't think I relied on my hob so...

Thank you. I didn't think I relied on my hob so much, but I really missed it! Got out my new induction safe pans to cook pasta last night, only to find they don't work at all! Back to the scruffy...
Forum: General Chat 17 Aug 23, 04:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,916
Posted By The Bobbo's
It looks gorgeous - bet your mum is really...

It looks gorgeous - bet your mum is really pleased.
Forum: General Chat 17 Aug 23, 04:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,916
Posted By The Bobbo's
Thank you. It wasn't in our original plan, but I...

Thank you. It wasn't in our original plan, but I think the curve works well. 😀
Forum: General Chat 17 Aug 23, 02:52 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,916
Posted By The Bobbo's
Forgot to add, navy Roman blinds will be added...

Forgot to add, navy Roman blinds will be added when they arrive!
Forum: General Chat 17 Aug 23, 02:49 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,916
Posted By The Bobbo's
Weeks 6 to 9: We were so close to finishing...

Weeks 6 to 9:

We were so close to finishing. And we had a holiday booked.

The joiner had 15 doors throughout the house to change. Most were done before we went on holiday, but he came back to...
Forum: General Chat 17 Aug 23, 02:21 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,916
Posted By The Bobbo's
Weeks 4 and 5: Our joiner was genuinely ill...

Weeks 4 and 5:

Our joiner was genuinely ill. I thought he was going to collapse, so work had to take a back seat for a bit.

In the mean time, the worktop was fit. A beautiful quartz called...
Forum: General Chat 17 Aug 23, 01:49 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,916
Posted By The Bobbo's
I can't sleep, so I'll crack on! Week 3: ...

I can't sleep, so I'll crack on!

Week 3:

The floor was coming on nicely, with the wall units now in place.

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/12034/7fcf5670c24b7f.jpg
...
Forum: General Chat 16 Aug 23, 10:02 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,916
Posted By The Bobbo's
I think they've been brilliant and would...

I think they've been brilliant and would absolutely recommend them.
Forum: General Chat 16 Aug 23, 10:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,916
Posted By The Bobbo's
Week 2 There was action happening in the...

Week 2

There was action happening in the garage, as the boiler had to be moved. We hadn't factored that into our plans, nor was it in the quote we'd been given. Plans had to be adapted.
...
Forum: General Chat 16 Aug 23, 09:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,916
Posted By The Bobbo's
We can live with the mess - no problem at all! ...

We can live with the mess - no problem at all! It was even fun for the first week.

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/12034/0c8105fd696481.jpg
...
Forum: General Chat 16 Aug 23, 08:51 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,916
Posted By The Bobbo's
New Kitchen Renovation. Day 1...and 9 weeks later!

I couldn't remember how to start a new thread🤦. 10 minutes later...

I love looking at renovation/refurb threads; lots of people on here have helped me as I've read your own experiences. So...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Trip Reports 6 Jul 23, 09:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,504
Posted By The Bobbo's
Fab report, thank you for sharing. We are going...

Fab report, thank you for sharing. We are going on the same cruise in three weeks - you've made me really look forward to it!
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 22 Jun 23, 08:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,575
Posted By The Bobbo's
I think there were 5700 were on board - we went...

I think there were 5700 were on board - we went half term so knew it would be busy. Some bars were really busy, but you'll find a couple of favourites.

Limelight and 710 were amazing. We booked...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 22 Jun 23, 07:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,575
Posted By The Bobbo's
It will be amazing! We stayed on deck 5...

It will be amazing!

We stayed on deck 5 three weeks ago - it was perfect for us. We chose deck 5 as we wanted to be closer to the sea. We hit gale force 9 and the balcony was still accessible...
Forum: General Chat 12 May 23, 10:43 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 7,677
Posted By The Bobbo's
Sending lots of love. My mam was diagnosed the...

Sending lots of love. My mam was diagnosed the same time as Isabel, she is still fighting. I do think about Isabel frequently. X
Forum: General Trip Planning 28 Jan 23, 04:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,174
Posted By The Bobbo's
Hi, We loved Pefkos in Rhodes too...but for...

Hi,

We loved Pefkos in Rhodes too...but for the past two years we've been to Lassi in Kefalonia, it's wonderful. 15 mins from the airport, with amazing beaches, lots of restaurants, and a short...
Forum: General Chat 17 Oct 22, 04:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,534
Posted By The Bobbo's
We've just gone through this, we had a leak from...

We've just gone through this, we had a leak from one of our pipes.

Northumbrian Water had to dig up the road outside of our house, we had no idea apart from our water bill almost doubling.
Forum: General Chat 23 Sep 22, 07:55 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 11,176
Posted By The Bobbo's
Our DD is going down! We have cut back -...

Our DD is going down!

We have cut back - haven't used the tumble dryer since March, set the central heating lower, using the airfyer instead of the oven etc.

However I wasn't expecting the bill...
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