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Forum: General Chat 13 Mar 24, 06:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,664
Posted By meboo
I think they have got better, as mini have...

I think they have got better, as mini have withdrawn lots of the options to keep up with demand. I ordered in the first week of Jan, expected delivery was the third week of March but it was at the...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 8 Mar 24, 08:12 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,821
Posted By meboo
Not sure about sinuses, but I have recently...

Not sure about sinuses, but I have recently bought this https://www.otovent.co.uk/ I know someone above mentioned it
Forum: General Chat 7 Mar 24, 05:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,178
Posted By meboo
You get a 25% bonus on whatever you add during...

You get a 25% bonus on whatever you add during the tax year, plus whatever interest the account is offering. So if you don’t put anything in during a tax year, you will still get interest on what was...
Forum: General Chat 6 Mar 24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,178
Posted By meboo
Absolutely this - they should not be used as a...

Absolutely this - they should not be used as a normal savings account. The interest on them isn’t as good as a normal savings account, and there is a penalty for withdrawing the money unless it is...
Forum: General Chat 5 Mar 24, 06:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,178
Posted By meboo
My kids both looked at money saving expert and...

My kids both looked at money saving expert and the ones that were recommended for the best interest rate. They weren’t high street banks but as long as they have the £85k protection and you are not...
Forum: General Chat 15 Feb 24, 11:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,250
Posted By meboo
Get well soon. What a lovely thing for Jenny to...

Get well soon. What a lovely thing for Jenny to do.
Forum: General Chat 15 Feb 24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,522
Posted By meboo
You can take advice from friends/ colleagues. You...

You can take advice from friends/ colleagues. You can use Bupa consultant finder - you put in what you want doing and where, and recommendations will come up. You can then look up that consultant to...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Feb 24, 06:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,449
Posted By meboo
We once went on a cruise and they put stickers on...

We once went on a cruise and they put stickers on the back of our passports that wouldn’t come off - the size of address labels with loads of info. We used them for years after and never received a...
Forum: General Chat 9 Feb 24, 05:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 634
Posted By meboo
We got a quote for each of provisional and...

We got a quote for each of provisional and qualified from the same company. When the kids passed we phoned up and amended the insurance. The reason we got the two quotes was that the cheapest...
Forum: General Chat 8 Feb 24, 09:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,189
Posted By meboo
I’m not sure but I think it’s just ‘registered’...

I’m not sure but I think it’s just ‘registered’ with DVLA. So, not a physical mark on the car. We bought DD a category S car. The dealer provided us with photos of the damage and info on the repair...
Forum: General Chat 24 Jan 24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,306
Posted By meboo
What does the deed of trust say ? If it was...

What does the deed of trust say ? If it was properly executed then it is binding unless revoked by the agreement of both parties. I would expect it to say she gets the first £80k, and then they split...
Forum: General Chat 22 Jan 24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,560
Posted By meboo
As a solicitor, I would not appoint a solicitor...

As a solicitor, I would not appoint a solicitor as an executor. An executor can appoint a solicitor to assist if they wish, but as you point out in your case, most estates are capable of being dealt...
Forum: General Chat 14 Jan 24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,366
Posted By meboo
I was asked to email my insurance company, and...

I was asked to email my insurance company, and this is the response I got:

We’d like to reassure you that we are open for business, however, most of our teams are now working from home so we may...
Forum: General Chat 30 Dec 23, 11:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,357
Posted By meboo
I went on HRT due to v heavy and long periods. I...

I went on HRT due to v heavy and long periods. I felt very naive as I assumed a symptom would be more irregular and lighter - how wrong I was. It is obviously a personal decision but it immediately...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 30 Dec 23, 07:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 467
Posted By meboo
Staycity apartments. I went in 2020 and they were...

Staycity apartments. I went in 2020 and they were quite good - clean and bright but not exciting

Edited to add- I have just looked it up to see if I could provide you with more info and it looks...
Forum: General Chat 30 Dec 23, 06:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,357
Posted By meboo
Pessary based can help all kinds of bladder...

Pessary based can help all kinds of bladder issues, particularly recurrent uti and bladder weakness.

Also there are studies that say this is safe for women even if they have had breast cancer or...
Forum: General Chat 26 Dec 23, 06:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,333
Posted By meboo
I put waterproof covers on our mattresses but...

I put waterproof covers on our mattresses but then decent toppers over them. I get the toppers from TKMaxx and they are a bit like duvets rather than memory foam. The doubles fit in the washing...
Forum: General Trip Planning 26 Dec 23, 01:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 309
Posted By meboo
We always use photo card licence in Tenerife (at...

We always use photo card licence in Tenerife (at least one car hire there per year for over a decade)
Forum: Christmas 20 Dec 23, 09:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,593
Posted By meboo
Dh organised all of that in our house, even...

Dh organised all of that in our house, even though the ‘kids’ are now in their 20s. He’s always done it and taken great pleasure in it. I love that he does it and it takes a job off me.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 12 Dec 23, 09:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 604
Posted By meboo
It is fine. I used it once and we were the only...

It is fine. I used it once and we were the only people waiting for the bus - I'd say less than 10 mins. But, after many years, I have now relented and pay the fee to drop off at the terminal. It is...
Forum: General Chat 11 Dec 23, 03:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,444
Posted By meboo
I am wondering about the spin. I always wash t...

I am wondering about the spin. I always wash t shirts at 30 or 40 and they never shrink, but that’s called a ‘daily wash’ (1 hour) and it doesn’t spin them for as long as my standard wash (2 hours...
Forum: General Chat 2 Dec 23, 02:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,451
Posted By meboo
That is beautiful - and what a lovely thing to do...

That is beautiful - and what a lovely thing to do ! Wishing you both a peaceful Christmas x
Forum: General Chat 22 Nov 23, 08:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 942
Posted By meboo
We used the Testi app. My DD booked a slot then...

We used the Testi app. My DD booked a slot then got the app. It was £10 in 2020 and it was for unlimited use. I think you can put 3 test centres down and it sends you notifications as soon as a slot...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 8 Nov 23, 09:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,124
Posted By meboo
Chester ! Interesting historic buildings, Roman...

Chester ! Interesting historic buildings, Roman excavations and a trip on the river. Also check for races days (as in the place will be very busy if it is a races weekend)
Forum: General Chat 27 Oct 23, 10:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,185
Posted By meboo
Not correct if you give your spouse a ‘life...

Not correct if you give your spouse a ‘life interest’. Obviously seek legal advice or research this yourself but if you died, you leave your share of the property to your kids (for eg) but with a...
Forum: General Chat 27 Oct 23, 06:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,185
Posted By meboo
As above - my grandad’s share was left to his...

As above - my grandad’s share was left to his kids. After he died my grandma had to go into a home and all her share was used as fee payments. At least their children got my grandad’s share of the...
Forum: General Chat 19 Oct 23, 06:19 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,157
Posted By meboo
We are due to renew 3 and the cheapest I can get...

We are due to renew 3 and the cheapest I can get is £2400 compared to £1400 for last year. No claims, no point, same cars, just one years extra no claims each. I’ve tried separate policies but they...
Forum: General Chat 18 Oct 23, 11:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,824
Posted By meboo
As long as you are honest, the registered keeper,...

As long as you are honest, the registered keeper, policy holder and main driver can be different. It is fronting if you say X is the main driver, but really it is Y
Forum: General Chat 17 Oct 23, 06:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,824
Posted By meboo
Only issue with this is that when you come to...

Only issue with this is that when you come to sell, it will be logged as eg 8 registered keepers if you swapped very year for 8 years. That would devalue the car
Forum: General Chat 14 Oct 23, 08:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,824
Posted By meboo
I don’t think you need to swap ownership, just...

I don’t think you need to swap ownership, just the insurance policy. You can have a policy in your name when you are not the registered keeper. It’s having a policy in your name that keeps NCB and...
Forum: General Chat 13 Oct 23, 08:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,203
Posted By meboo
I can’t help with a lot of your query but I am...

I can’t help with a lot of your query but I am used to our local pharmacy not having the meds we require in stick. They give me a printed copy of the prescription (even though it went to them...
Forum: Social Groups 8 Oct 23, 12:28 PM
Replies: 387
Views: 30,296
Posted By meboo
I went on HRT after I had a horrendous 30 day...

I went on HRT after I had a horrendous 30 day period, 10 days off then it started again ! The HRT seems to have settled it down. I am perimenopause and assumed the signs would be lessening or no...
Forum: General Chat 8 Oct 23, 12:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,418
Posted By meboo
No it is your responsibility. Although you have...

No it is your responsibility. Although you have entered into a legal contract to sell at exchange, it has not been sold and if it burned to the ground (or other less dramatic example) you are still...
Forum: General Chat 3 Oct 23, 11:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,425
Posted By meboo
I have done it with various friends and...

I have done it with various friends and relatives. I suggest you print off the guidance and have it to hand as you go through. The form really does guide you.
Forum: General Chat 17 Sep 23, 09:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 522
Posted By meboo
I am waiting with trepidation for our cars...

I am waiting with trepidation for our cars renewals coming up as I have heard premiums have sky-rocketed in the last year. So, some of the increase will be this

As for NCD, the percentage remains...
Forum: General Chat 17 Sep 23, 07:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 300
Posted By meboo
In these circumstances I’d definitely do as you...

In these circumstances I’d definitely do as you say and have car remaining at home address, with student away from home. I phoned up every year for my two, with different insurance companies, and the...
Forum: General Chat 14 Sep 23, 05:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,113
Posted By meboo
If your fil has mental capacity to make his own...

If your fil has mental capacity to make his own decisions, then as frustrating as it is, it really is up to him. I imagine the grandson would have to have his house visited to ensure it is safe, and...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 11 Sep 23, 08:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,099
Posted By meboo
We always use the official M&G or Drop & Go...

We always use the official M&G or Drop & Go (purely depending on price). Drop & Go is walkable to T3 (it’s part of the T3 car park complex). A little longer walk to T1 but still v easy and if you...
Forum: General Chat 10 Sep 23, 04:43 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 18,688
Posted By meboo
This happened to my friend and she had to apply...

This happened to my friend and she had to apply to the court. The judge told the other parent to bring the passport to court (or the required paperwork if he claimed it was lost) or he would be found...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Sep 23, 09:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,099
Posted By meboo
I know you say you want to keep your keys, but we...

I know you say you want to keep your keys, but we have always used meet & greet or drop & go. They scan your car from all angles on the way in to record any damage, so if anything happened it would...
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