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Forum: General Trip Planning 20 Nov 19, 08:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 589
Posted By Ruth
Try the Cumberland House at Horley. Parking...

Try the Cumberland House at Horley. Parking onsite. Breakfast and transport to/from terminal included.
Forum: Christmas 4 Nov 19, 04:49 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 5,051
Posted By Ruth
I love Christmas cake but unfortunately neither...

I love Christmas cake but unfortunately neither DH or DS do so, up until a couple of years ago I hadn’t made one for donkeys.

My mother used to make about 8, though some of those were individual...
Forum: General Chat 4 Nov 19, 04:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,232
Posted By Ruth
I’ve had an northern nights feather one from QVC,...

I’ve had an northern nights feather one from QVC, as as a previous poster said, it’s like sleeping on a cloud.

Yes, you do need to give it a good shake and turn it over and top to bottom (and side...
Forum: Christmas 21 Oct 19, 02:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,121
Posted By Ruth
The Aldi wooden advent calendars are on sale in...

The Aldi wooden advent calendars are on sale in store on Sunday 3rd November so will be available to purchase online from Sunday 27th October.

As usual there are 3 to choose from. A white square...
Forum: TV and Film 13 Oct 19, 06:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,070
Posted By Ruth
I haven’t seen the film yet but love the series. ...

I haven’t seen the film yet but love the series.

Have stayed quite a few times at Esseborne Manor where the cast stayed during their 6 years of filming and last time we managed to get tickets for...
Forum: Food, Wine, Cooking & Eating 13 Oct 19, 05:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,251
Posted By Ruth
I used to buy it raw for my Afghan Hound. She...

I used to buy it raw for my Afghan Hound. She loved it but not for me I’m afraid, even the blanched and cooked stuff I was served up in. tapas bar in Spain.
Forum: Christmas 7 Oct 19, 08:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,121
Posted By Ruth
I’ve bought the Aldi ones for the past 2 years. ...

I’ve bought the Aldi ones for the past 2 years.

At under £10 they are a bargain. There are usually 3 designs to choose from.

I first of all bought an illuminated white one with pine trees and...
Forum: Christmas 7 Oct 19, 08:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,526
Posted By Ruth
I had a blitz in Wilco in January when all...

I had a blitz in Wilco in January when all Christmas stuff was 75% off. I managed to spend £85!

2 illuminated 6 foot trees, 8 fir garlands, 2 boxes of 600 lights, lit NOEL sign, 4 illuminated...
Forum: General Chat 25 Sep 19, 04:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,937
Posted By Ruth
I bought mine when I had a redundancy payment 5...

I bought mine when I had a redundancy payment 5 years ago.

I think I have had a total of 4 months when I havnt had a win.

It was the maximum in one block. I’ve had £150 and £100 then £25 s and...
Forum: General Chat 25 Sep 19, 04:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,339
Posted By Ruth
Primark are selling 4 metal ones with a brush at...

Primark are selling 4 metal ones with a brush at the moment.

Sorry, I can’t remeber how much they were because I’d already bought some from Aldi.
Forum: General Chat 14 Sep 19, 10:14 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,155
Posted By Ruth
And, particularly if it has been brought in from...

And, particularly if it has been brought in from overseas, has it had tick treatment.

A bit of a hobby horse for me I’m afraid. Since the EU dropped the requirement for animals entering UK had to...
Forum: General Trip Planning 1 Sep 19, 09:30 AM
Replies: 533
Views: 82,012
Posted By Ruth
My son is taking his GF as a surprise for her...

My son is taking his GF as a surprise for her 30th. They are starting in Dubai but then going to Abu Dhabi for the Grand Prix.

What’s the best way to transfer?
Forum: General Chat 25 Aug 19, 09:14 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,613
Posted By Ruth
Recent Range Rovers also have dog mode. My...

Recent Range Rovers also have dog mode.

My son is able to leave the air conditioning on to keep them cool on a hot day.

He did have someone try and tell him that it was illegal to leave a car...
Forum: General Chat 7 Aug 19, 09:33 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,337
Posted By Ruth
Shark cordless but the one that bends in half. It...

Shark cordless but the one that bends in half. It has allergy filters and 2 batteries and an attachment (pet) that is great for the stairs.

It’s a one handed operation unlike the lift away which...
Forum: General Chat 7 Aug 19, 09:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 770
Posted By Ruth
My son had a similar one from DVLA saying his car...

My son had a similar one from DVLA saying his car tax direct debit hadn’t gone through, please update details.

He doesn’t own a car!

SCAMMERS
Forum: General Chat 2 Aug 19, 09:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,951
Posted By Ruth
My son used to work at the Porsche dealership in...

My son used to work at the Porsche dealership in Wilmslow, footballers, Brookside actors and Edwina Curry were customers.

As you say, lots of V expensive cars.
Forum: General Chat 26 Jul 19, 09:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 701
Posted By Ruth
Gave my son R 650 CDW for his Motor bike.

Gave my son R 650 CDW for his Motor bike.
Forum: General Chat 25 Jul 19, 05:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 724
Posted By Ruth
I’m a golfer and these past few days need all the...

I’m a golfer and these past few days need all the cooling down I can get.

I have a spray fan bought from The Works (£3) and a cool towel bought from eBay that was 99p! The towel I just wet before...
Forum: General Chat 25 Jul 19, 05:13 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 8,340
Posted By Ruth
Butter - Lurpak UNSALTED spreadable and cold from...

Butter - Lurpak UNSALTED spreadable and cold from the fridge.

Both sides of sandwich buttered.

Bacon sandwich (smoked bacon of course) NO butter but BROWN (officers) sauce.

If it’s something...
Forum: General Chat 12 May 19, 09:16 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 12,727
Posted By Ruth
And now dear Jeremy is repeating his desperation...

And now dear Jeremy is repeating his desperation of getting votes by repeating his antics of the previous GE to garner the young voters.

Then it was wiping out student loan debt now it’s a £10...
Forum: General Chat 20 Apr 19, 03:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 848
Posted By Ruth
BUT, despite the, sad, fact you are no skinnier...

BUT, despite the, sad, fact you are no skinnier what is the tan like? ;);)
Forum: TV and Film 15 Apr 19, 08:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 398
Posted By Ruth
Absolutely lovely programme. Passionate about...

Absolutely lovely programme. Passionate about their particular field and giving so much joy to the lucky recipients of their work.

What a lovely bunch of people who seem devoted to keeping these...
Forum: Food, Wine, Cooking & Eating 1 Apr 19, 07:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,890
Posted By Ruth
Brancott Estate Sauvignon Blanc. Usual price...

Brancott Estate Sauvignon Blanc.

Usual price £9.75 in Asda but currently on offer for £6.50 AND they are doing 25% off a bundle of 6. Silly not to try it.

It was out of stock yesterday in my...
Forum: General Chat 17 Mar 19, 04:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,501
Posted By Ruth
Personally overdressed rather than underdressed. ...

Personally overdressed rather than underdressed.

And jeans might be fine for lunchtime do’s but not evening.

Off to put my tiara back in it’s box 😉
Forum: General Chat 4 Mar 19, 10:10 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,244
Posted By Ruth
There was an interesting section about vets on...

There was an interesting section about vets on Countryfile last night.

Opening shot of Ella with her arm up a cow perhaps not the most flattering!
Forum: General Chat 28 Feb 19, 02:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,244
Posted By Ruth
My DIL 2B did her vet course at Liverpool a few...

My DIL 2B did her vet course at Liverpool a few years ago. It’s based on the Wirral in Neston so nice surroundings and excellent facilities.

After graduating she took a job in Clitheroe but after...
Forum: General Chat 3 Feb 19, 07:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,425
Posted By Ruth
Have you got a golf driving range near you? ...

Have you got a golf driving range near you?

It’s always fun if none of you have done it before and not much money to share a couple of buckets of balls. They will usually lend you a club if you...
Forum: General Chat 28 Dec 18, 09:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,463
Posted By Ruth
No thank you, too many British...

No thank you, too many British institutions/companies refusing to have Chinese components in their software.
Forum: General Chat 28 Dec 18, 09:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 720
Posted By Ruth
I play Township but not as much as previously. ...

I play Township but not as much as previously.

I'm not willing to spend real money on speeding up tasks for the regatta which has been overtaken by those who seem to look on it as an essential...
Forum: General Chat 10 Nov 18, 05:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,033
Posted By Ruth
An honour indeed. Enjoy every, emotional moment. ...

An honour indeed. Enjoy every, emotional moment.

I will be watching.

Ruth, WRAF, 76-85.
Forum: General Chat 10 Nov 18, 05:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 778
Posted By Ruth
Very humbling, I would have cried too. What...

Very humbling, I would have cried too.

What a beautiful tribute to all those brave soldiers who gave the ultimate for their country.
Forum: General Chat 5 Nov 18, 06:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 650
Posted By Ruth
Excellent, thank you girls and Darth. I'll...

Excellent, thank you girls and Darth.

I'll get it packed up, weighed and measured.
Forum: General Chat 5 Nov 18, 03:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 650
Posted By Ruth
Alternative to Royal Mail for parcel

I have frequently used the RM small parcel rate but this time I have the 'wrong dimensions'. It's easily under the 2kg limit but too square.

I've looked online and there seem to be a few but I...
Forum: General Trip Planning 25 Oct 18, 11:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,209
Posted By Ruth
We are going in December for a long weekend. ...

We are going in December for a long weekend.

I found a great apartment on abnb, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms plus separate loo and it's right on the main market square overlooking the cloth hall.

I...
Forum: General Trip Planning 13 Sep 18, 01:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 805
Posted By Ruth
Thanks Cheeky, I knew you'd have the right...

Thanks Cheeky, I knew you'd have the right answer!

Reading trip advisor they warn you to be VERY careful with those on the main tourists streets (Florianska in particular was mentioned) as they...
Forum: General Trip Planning 10 Sep 18, 01:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 805
Posted By Ruth
Sorry to crash this post but as one of you has...

Sorry to crash this post but as one of you has been here recently can you remember what the exchange rate at Kantor, or it is Kartol? For £sterling please.
Forum: UK Theme Parks 3 Sep 18, 11:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,446
Posted By Ruth
You said you were going to be in the south of...

You said you were going to be in the south of England.

Paultons Park is just off the M27 near Romney.
Forum: Offers, Discounts, Codes, Cashback and UK Shopping 30 Aug 18, 11:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,486
Posted By Ruth
We got our kitchen from Wren. It was fitted by...

We got our kitchen from Wren. It was fitted by someone who regularly fitted Howdens and he said it was more substantial than the Howdens ones.
Forum: General Trip Planning 30 Aug 18, 10:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,598
Posted By Ruth
Greta tips everyone, I'm going in December so...

Greta tips everyone, I'm going in December so look forward to hearing what the earlier visitors make of it.

I have a couple of questions for those who have been before.

Is it worth getting the...
Forum: General Trip Planning 12 Jul 18, 07:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 979
Posted By Ruth
Cheekydeeky - do you mean the train station at...

Cheekydeeky - do you mean the train station at the airport or in the city centre for the kantor
.?
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