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Forum: General Chat 30 Aug 23, 07:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,697
Posted By rhyger
Going on Tues, case is down but still empty!

Going on Tues, case is down but still empty!
Forum: General Chat 30 Aug 23, 02:45 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,556
Posted By rhyger
Well my first assessment yesterday. I'm currently...

Well my first assessment yesterday. I'm currently short sighted. If I have the standard lenses fitted, I'd have excellent distance vision but would have to wear reading glasses which seems a backward...
Forum: General Chat 23 Aug 23, 10:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,556
Posted By rhyger
Thanks everyone. I have my first consultation on...

Thanks everyone. I have my first consultation on Tues so will keep you posted
Forum: General Chat 22 Aug 23, 01:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,556
Posted By rhyger
Thanks for your replies everyone, really...

Thanks for your replies everyone, really helpful, and loved the purple/brown coat 😄. I've warned dh I'll be able to see more dirt and cobwebs so expect lots of decorating!
Forum: General Chat 22 Aug 23, 08:27 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,556
Posted By rhyger
Cataracts?

So I went for new glasses and was told I'd be better off getting cataracts removed! Sight definitely getting worse but wasn't expecting that! I'm only late 50s and thought you had to wait until...
Forum: ADR's, Dining, Food and Restaurants 11 Aug 23, 09:10 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 14,660
Posted By rhyger
It's happening over here though too. Recently...

It's happening over here though too. Recently went to the Cotswolds, ate in a lovely but expensive old pub. 2 pizzas, 1 veggie dish, 2 chips, 2 pints, 1 lemonade 1 glass wine £130 😧. This included...
Forum: General Chat 18 Jul 23, 09:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 967
Posted By rhyger
You can check the rating of how good a policy is...

You can check the rating of how good a policy is on Defaqto. They rate 1 to 5 stars so at least you'll have an idea if the policy is recommended for the price you pay
Forum: General Chat 14 Apr 23, 10:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,161
Posted By rhyger
My DS had to have a group interview with a major...

My DS had to have a group interview with a major supermarket. He was 17 and applied for a weekend first job, had limited experience and was interviewed in a group against others who had led a team,...
Forum: General Chat 27 Feb 23, 01:45 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,497
Posted By rhyger
Definitely check insurance first. The "popular...

Definitely check insurance first. The "popular boys cars" are ridiculous and can be a difference of £500+ for insurance of less popular cars. Get good no claims then a decent car when they are less...
Forum: Disney Cruise Line and Other Cruise Planning 15 Feb 23, 06:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,112
Posted By rhyger
We stayed in Hotel Paseo de Gracia. Location is...

We stayed in Hotel Paseo de Gracia. Location is amazing, smack bang in the glitzy centre, with metro 100m away. Key for us was the family room that had a double bed and then sliding doors to a room...
Forum: General Chat 6 Feb 23, 10:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,568
Posted By rhyger
So sorry for your loss. If the estate is simple,...

So sorry for your loss. If the estate is simple, the probate process is very quick and easy and we did not need a solicitor. If its more complicated then I would pay to avoid the additional stress...
Forum: General Trip Planning 3 Feb 23, 01:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 899
Posted By rhyger
We stayed in Hotel Paseo de Gracia. Location is...

We stayed in Hotel Paseo de Gracia. Location is amazing, smack bang in the glitzy centre, with metro 100m away. We had a family room that had a double bed and then sliding doors to a room with 2...
Forum: General Chat 30 Jan 23, 03:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,571
Posted By rhyger
£300 for simple mirror wills for the 2 of us

£300 for simple mirror wills for the 2 of us
Forum: General Chat 7 Oct 22, 11:49 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 19,514
Posted By rhyger
You can just increase your direct debit to your...

You can just increase your direct debit to your usual amount on the Octopus app
Forum: General Chat 27 Sep 22, 08:01 PM
Replies: 403
Views: 34,865
Posted By rhyger
The issue is so many people work full time and...

The issue is so many people work full time and still can't afford a roof over their heads, being warm and feeding their family - this should hardly be "within their means"
Forum: General Chat 27 Sep 22, 07:58 PM
Replies: 403
Views: 34,865
Posted By rhyger
It was 15% for less than a week wasn't it but...

It was 15% for less than a week wasn't it but this is the figure that keeps getting banded around
Forum: General Chat 25 Sep 22, 02:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,710
Posted By rhyger
Same, it's so easy with Octopus to do what you...

Same, it's so easy with Octopus to do what you decide is best for your own situation
Forum: General Chat 23 Sep 22, 09:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,710
Posted By rhyger
Octopus are reducing direct debit payments by £66...

Octopus are reducing direct debit payments by £66 for the months it is credited to your energy account so I reality, they are crediting your bank account
Forum: General Chat 13 Sep 22, 12:58 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 6,138
Posted By rhyger
People have very different thoughts of what is...

People have very different thoughts of what is acceptable. Making a marmalade sandwich to leave at a gate when there are more foodbanks in dire need of support is unfathomable to me but clearly...
Forum: TV and Film 13 Sep 22, 12:00 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,669
Posted By rhyger
I've been a Wrexham season ticket holder for...

I've been a Wrexham season ticket holder for years and took part in the Zoom meeting with Rob and Ryan so was interesting seeing it from the other side! They have done amazing things for the...
Forum: General Chat 12 Sep 22, 05:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,728
Posted By rhyger
We use the large Tesco bags for life. Separate...

We use the large Tesco bags for life. Separate ones for meat, veg etc. Good thing is you can lift whole bag out and then take what you need from it rather then search around in the cold freezer!
Forum: General Chat 7 Sep 22, 10:02 PM
Replies: 480
Views: 61,332
Posted By rhyger
Wales also rolling out free school meals up to...

Wales also rolling out free school meals up to year 2
Forum: General Chat 3 Sep 22, 08:20 PM
Replies: 480
Views: 61,332
Posted By rhyger
Some poor people will unless there is significant...

Some poor people will unless there is significant help and soon.
Forum: General Chat 1 Sep 22, 08:05 AM
Replies: 480
Views: 61,332
Posted By rhyger
I use a stock pot from M&S. It's a few years old...

I use a stock pot from M&S. It's a few years old but guess they probably still do them
Forum: General Chat 31 Aug 22, 09:19 PM
Replies: 480
Views: 61,332
Posted By rhyger
I quire often make pan of soup or stew on our log...

I quire often make pan of soup or stew on our log burner, takes a couple of hours but it's so delicious and free!
Forum: General Chat 30 Aug 22, 11:16 AM
Replies: 480
Views: 61,332
Posted By rhyger
It's called progress!

It's called progress!
Forum: General Chat 23 Aug 22, 08:25 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 14,132
Posted By rhyger
NMW is £9.50 an hour if you are over 23, so...

NMW is £9.50 an hour if you are over 23, so £1,378 take home pay based on 37.5 hours. £18,525 pa.
Take rent, transport, heating and food out of that - not a lot left.
Certainly not much to put...
Forum: General Chat 11 Aug 22, 05:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,266
Posted By rhyger
Read somewhere that the quick wash setting uses...

Read somewhere that the quick wash setting uses more electricity than the eco that's on for hours. I didn't belive it but tried it for a month and eco definitely makes a difference to reducing...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 5 Aug 22, 08:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 858
Posted By rhyger
Better places to go imo but depends what you like...

Better places to go imo but depends what you like to do! Chester Zoo, Chester itself, Liverpool, Llangollen and Pontcysyllte viaduct is amazing!
Forum: General Chat 24 Jul 22, 01:31 PM
Replies: 829
Views: 94,374
Posted By rhyger
Live in an older house and these figures aren't...

Live in an older house and these figures aren't unusual
Forum: General Chat 31 May 22, 06:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 720
Posted By rhyger
If you buy direct from Mira showers, they do a...

If you buy direct from Mira showers, they do a full installation service for £100 which was cheaper than some plumbers and they'd give a fixed date and time. We were impressed with them
Forum: General Chat 6 Apr 22, 08:57 AM
Replies: 238
Views: 22,582
Posted By rhyger
I am gobsmacked by a lot on this thread. "Squeeze...

I am gobsmacked by a lot on this thread. "Squeeze benefits until people are forced to work" wow! Some enjoy their happy little bubble but peeking out of it once in a while, showing some compassion...
Forum: General Chat 29 Mar 22, 08:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,617
Posted By rhyger
I didn't use testi but the app we used had...

I didn't use testi but the app we used had automated booking option. Once you specified your chosen test centres, date range and suitable times, it would automatically book it as soon as a test came...
Forum: General Chat 13 Feb 22, 06:17 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,040
Posted By rhyger
Depends on house though. We use about that much...

Depends on house though. We use about that much gas in an 1870s 4 bed, insulated as much as we can but no cavity walls!
Forum: General Trip Planning 17 Jan 22, 10:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,365
Posted By rhyger
Gran Hotel Costa Adeje has suites with 2 large...

Gran Hotel Costa Adeje has suites with 2 large adjoining rooms, was all inclusive when we went, lovely place, bus stop outside to siam Park.
Forum: Christmas 2 Oct 21, 09:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,238
Posted By rhyger
Mobile You only have to walk around any store to see...

You only have to walk around any store to see shortages of everything - our local superstore has actually taken an aisle out so there is more space between aisles - unheard of when things are usually...
Forum: General Trip Planning 31 Aug 21, 01:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,117
Posted By rhyger
Mobile Depends which side of Salou you are in. Side...

Depends which side of Salou you are in. Side close to train station is very Spanish, great restaurants everywhere. Further around the bay is more Heinz soup for €1
Forum: General Chat 7 Aug 21, 02:06 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,641
Posted By rhyger
Mobile We were in same situation last year. Bought the...

We were in same situation last year. Bought the Driving Test Now app after we had booked a practical test in many months time. Set your preferred centre, dates, times and use autobook. It will...
Forum: General Chat 8 Apr 21, 09:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,740
Posted By rhyger
Mobile Exactly the same for us, did 17yr old ds tonight...

Exactly the same for us, did 17yr old ds tonight. Took us longer to take the photo than fill in the form!
Forum: Accommodation 2 Apr 21, 09:44 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,407
Posted By rhyger
Mobile The problem we had when ours were teens was with...

The problem we had when ours were teens was with the ridiculous truckle beds! It used to be great when they had a proper family room but when PI introduced the truckle beds that stow under a proper...
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