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Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 10:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 725
Posted By skalexander
Yes, wouldn’t be without it.

Yes, wouldn’t be without it.
Forum: General Chat Yesterday, 09:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,100
Posted By skalexander
Thanks for the advice everyone. I think I’m going...

Thanks for the advice everyone. I think I’m going to put my big girl pants on and go for a consultation, to see what would suit me best.
Forum: General Chat 16 Apr 24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,100
Posted By skalexander
Balayage or Highlights?

I’m coming to that time of life where my grey hairs are multiplying and I’d like to do something with my hair to make it less obvious.

I’ve got mid-brown hair and it naturally highlights, so I’ve...
Forum: General Chat 15 Apr 24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,975
Posted By skalexander
It’s been a bright morning here, but windy and...

It’s been a bright morning here, but windy and the wind is cold - car says it was 4C. I can see black clouds outside the window though, so I’m sure rain is coming!
Forum: General Trip Planning 13 Apr 24, 03:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,714
Posted By skalexander
What about Canada? For my Mum’s retirement trip,...

What about Canada? For my Mum’s retirement trip, my parents spent some time in Vancouver, stayed at a bear lodge on Vancouver Island, did an Alaskan cruise and finished up with the Rocky Mountaineer...
Forum: General Chat 9 Apr 24, 01:11 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,975
Posted By skalexander
It’s really awful. Lots of farmers struggling to...

It’s really awful. Lots of farmers struggling to house their sheep and new lambs as they can’t manage outside, and to stop their crops from dying.
Forum: General Chat 30 Mar 24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,507
Posted By skalexander
If you and James are going, I’d be asking about...

If you and James are going, I’d be asking about education for James, as I assume he’s in state school here whereas I imagine you’d want him to go to an English-speaking school there. Also, are they...
Forum: General Chat 30 Mar 24, 06:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 478
Posted By skalexander
Praying the baby sleeps until 7am 🙏🏻 Getting up...

Praying the baby sleeps until 7am 🙏🏻 Getting up at 6 is hideous, but would be even worse if it was actually only 5am!
Forum: General Chat 28 Mar 24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,249
Posted By skalexander
She was in the Isle of Man last week and I went...

She was in the Isle of Man last week and I went to see her, and she greeted so many people. I know a few people who chatted to her at one of the events and she received rave reports. I think she’s...
Forum: General Chat 26 Mar 24, 11:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,334
Posted By skalexander
When I worked in the public sector 10+ years ago,...

When I worked in the public sector 10+ years ago, I worked with a lady who did 18.5 hours - all day Monday and Tuesday, and Wednesday morning.

We had a flexi time system which automatically...
Forum: General Chat 23 Mar 24, 09:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 897
Posted By skalexander
My favourite book is the Order of the Phoenix,...

My favourite book is the Order of the Phoenix, and my favourite film is the Philosopher's Stone.

As much as I love the books and enjoy the films, I never took to Michael Gambon as Dumbledore and...
Forum: General Chat 23 Mar 24, 08:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 961
Posted By skalexander
I don't believe they've caught anyone, but you're...

I don't believe they've caught anyone, but you're right that they'll probably make up some fiction along these lines.
Forum: General Chat 22 Mar 24, 09:38 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 11,109
Posted By skalexander
I thought the same, she looks so vulnerable in...

I thought the same, she looks so vulnerable in the video, brought tears to my eyes.

I hope Catherine and the King can have their treatment in peace, and I wish them both a full recovery.
Forum: General Chat 22 Mar 24, 07:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 630
Posted By skalexander
When you’re filling in the application you only...

When you’re filling in the application you only include what is in his estate.

Joint bank accounts pass automatically to the other account holder, so aren’t in the estate.

Property held as a...
Forum: General Chat 21 Mar 24, 07:08 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 33,191
Posted By skalexander
It was a one-off, and one case on a list of many,...

It was a one-off, and one case on a list of many, so I’ve no vested interest… but yes.
Forum: General Chat 21 Mar 24, 12:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,444
Posted By skalexander
I think you should be completely honest about the...

I think you should be completely honest about the situation as you see it, and how you feel about it, without sticking the boot in.
Forum: General Chat 20 Mar 24, 10:28 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 33,191
Posted By skalexander
Rightly so indeed. This case is ongoing...

Rightly so indeed.

This case is ongoing locally - https://www.iomtoday.co.im/news/senior-analyst-accessed-documents-on-isle-of-man-police-database-without-permission-667910. As the article says,...
Forum: General Chat 19 Mar 24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 316
Views: 33,191
Posted By skalexander
I suspect KP don’t want to be seen to be doing a...

I suspect KP don’t want to be seen to be doing a climbdown, when they’ve been reiterating that they’ll update when there’s something to report, or to be pandering to the media. The picture in the car...
Forum: General Chat 15 Mar 24, 05:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,724
Posted By skalexander
I’m sorry to hear what’s happened, what a...

I’m sorry to hear what’s happened, what a terrible time you’ve had. Also, utterly negligent that they have missed this!

November is a lovely time to do, I absolutely love it and when I eventually...
Forum: General Chat 13 Mar 24, 08:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,420
Posted By skalexander
I’m sorry you were scammed, and hope you get your...

I’m sorry you were scammed, and hope you get your money back.

If you’re still looking, they appear to be in stock at Game.
Forum: General Chat 12 Mar 24, 10:45 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,891
Posted By skalexander
I’m not sure it’s a parent thing, surely it’s a...

I’m not sure it’s a parent thing, surely it’s a decent person thing.

I only became a parent last year, but even before that I couldn’t have left a young person alone in that condition, or left...
Forum: General Chat 11 Mar 24, 09:19 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 33,191
Posted By skalexander
I said something similar to my hubby… I think I...

I said something similar to my hubby… I think I said Norovirus, but same thing.

All the money, privilege, staff etc in the world won’t change the fact you need to be in private and near a loo...
Forum: General Chat 8 Mar 24, 10:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,851
Posted By skalexander
Do you have an ottoman bed? If so, have you...

Do you have an ottoman bed? If so, have you checked underneath it? I’ve found all sorts in ours!

I recently realised my engagement ring is lost - put it in my purse months ago when I had fat...
Forum: General Chat 6 Mar 24, 10:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,161
Posted By skalexander
Great to see the changes to child benefit in the...

Great to see the changes to child benefit in the UK, wish the IOM would follow, but our budget has already been announced.

Here it’s based on household income - full amount up to £50000, tapers...
Forum: General Chat 2 Mar 24, 09:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,222
Posted By skalexander
When I was pregnant I needed something without...

When I was pregnant I needed something without wires for awhile, and Molke were amazing. I measured using the Boob or Bust calculator and bought the size based on that rather than Molke’s chart. Even...
Forum: General Chat 18 Feb 24, 10:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 612
Posted By skalexander
11.6kw for a 4 bed bungalow. We’ve...

11.6kw for a 4 bed bungalow.

We’ve considered whether it’s worth buying a second battery but to be honest we don’t think it is. In the winter, we fill the battery from the grid overnight (we have...
Forum: General Chat 15 Feb 24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,728
Posted By skalexander
We’ve got a 2 x 2 metre en suite. We had a tiler...

We’ve got a 2 x 2 metre en suite. We had a tiler do the tiling (including tiling in the bath) and installing ceiling panels, and my Dad and husband did the plumbing and fitting for everything else...
Forum: General Chat 15 Feb 24, 08:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 607
Posted By skalexander
There’s loads of them round here, mostly in...

There’s loads of them round here, mostly in former guest houses. They’re usually rented out for £130 a week, which is what Social Security will pay to a single person for housing, as most of the...
Forum: General Chat 15 Feb 24, 12:17 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 11,274
Posted By skalexander
When I left university, I worked for 5 years as a...

When I left university, I worked for 5 years as a judge’s clerk in the Court Office.

Having been inspired by my work in the Courts, I left to pursue a legal career and was called to the Manx Bar...
Forum: General Chat 13 Feb 24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,750
Posted By skalexander
Hubby and I will just have sweet pancakes for...

Hubby and I will just have sweet pancakes for tea. We like lots of toppings - lemon/sugar, Nutella, M&S golden blond spread, golden syrup, toffee sauce… the list goes on!

Going to do a couple of...
Forum: General Trip Planning 12 Feb 24, 08:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 299
Posted By skalexander
Easyjet Release Dates

I’m waiting for easyJet to release flights between the IoM and Gatwick. Does anyone know when the next date for releasing flights is?

I looked on the website but it wants me to subscribe to...
Forum: General Chat 11 Feb 24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 718
Posted By skalexander
My Mum has this one and it’s brilliant!

My Mum has this one and it’s brilliant!
Forum: General Chat 9 Feb 24, 03:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,442
Posted By skalexander
Thank you. I did do some sectioning when I used...

Thank you. I did do some sectioning when I used the dryer and brush, but I need to get some clips to make it easier. Going to try a bit more with the dryer but thinking the Airwrap will probably be...
Forum: General Chat 9 Feb 24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,442
Posted By skalexander
I think I do want the option to curl, though I...

I think I do want the option to curl, though I had been looking at the GHD Duet as a possibility (which had better reviews than the Airstrait, in the reviews I read and watched).
Forum: General Chat 8 Feb 24, 09:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,442
Posted By skalexander
UPDATE So the Dyson dryer arrived and I’m...

UPDATE

So the Dyson dryer arrived and I’m still completely cackhanded with a dryer and a brush but my hair is so soft and smooth - I can’t believe how much difference the smoothing attachment...
Forum: General Chat 5 Feb 24, 08:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,442
Posted By skalexander
Thanks for the replies everyone. Sounds like the...

Thanks for the replies everyone. Sounds like the Airwrap might be worth a try then!

Dyson do a 35 day money back guarantee, which I what I ordered the dryer under, so I think I’ll do an exchange. ...
Forum: General Chat 4 Feb 24, 11:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,442
Posted By skalexander
Dyson Dryer / Airwrap

I’m a bit of a rubbish girl, and I’m not that great at doing my hair (or makeup for that matter, but I digress). I’m trying to get better.

I have very thick, curly hair which is prone to flyaways...
Forum: General Chat 31 Jan 24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 13,019
Posted By skalexander
A Hospital Order with restrictions operates this...

A Hospital Order with restrictions operates this way, and is what has been imposed in the case being discussed, but you can also have a Hospital Order without restrictions, obviously in less serious...
Forum: General Chat 31 Jan 24, 08:02 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 13,019
Posted By skalexander
I think what’s clear from this thread is that...

I think what’s clear from this thread is that everyone has different ideas about what justice is, and what would amount to justice in a case like this. That’s why the legal system will never make...
Forum: General Chat 29 Jan 24, 08:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,121
Posted By skalexander
Courts don’t sit on a bank holiday, and here if...

Courts don’t sit on a bank holiday, and here if you were being called for a 10 day trial, that would be 10 working days.

However, here jurors are called for a specific trial, not to sit around...
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