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Forum: General Chat 4 Apr 24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,364
Posted By GillyD
I'd book to see a back pain specialist at a Spire...

I'd book to see a back pain specialist at a Spire or Nuffield clinic. I spent more than a year with lower back pain being told it was degenerative disk disease, or psiatica by my GP. I tried physio...
Forum: General Chat 28 Mar 24, 11:08 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,252
Posted By GillyD
So if you dont pay and get allocated stepover...

So if you dont pay and get allocated stepover seats but are unable to stepover (recent hip replacement makes this difficult), should you advise BA in advance or at airport check in? I wouldnt want...
Forum: General Chat 25 Mar 24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,521
Posted By GillyD
I passed first time in my mum's 1960 Ford Anglia...

I passed first time in my mum's 1960 Ford Anglia. Didnt even have seat belts.
Forum: General Chat 22 Mar 24, 07:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 625
Posted By GillyD
Thank you for your advice. His death has been a...

Thank you for your advice. His death has been a total shock. He thought his hip pain was due to needing a replacement but the MRI showed a large mass at the base of his spine and secondary tumours...
Forum: General Chat 22 Mar 24, 07:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 625
Posted By GillyD
They are joint tenants for the property and for...

They are joint tenants for the property and for joint bank accounts she could if she wanted to, withdraw all the funds at anytime so she isn’t sure whether or not to include these in the probate...
Forum: General Chat 22 Mar 24, 07:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 625
Posted By GillyD
Probate and Jointly held Assets and Bank Accounts

My BIL died unexpedtedly yeasterday morning after being diagnosed with advanced cancer just two weeks ago. My BIL and sister had mirror wills leaving everything to each other, however he had several...
Forum: General Chat 4 Mar 24, 01:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,888
Posted By GillyD
If they are thinking of moving then the last...

If they are thinking of moving then the last thing they will want is a dispute with the neighbours as this is one of the questions asked by the conveyancing solicitor.
Forum: General Chat 21 Feb 24, 01:32 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 16,662
Posted By GillyD
I'm surprised that he is even considering going...

I'm surprised that he is even considering going to the wedding now especially as you have been excluded from the invitation and secondly that his money has not been returned. I'm sure that the groom...
Forum: General Chat 16 Feb 24, 11:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,522
Posted By GillyD
I had both my hip replacements done on the NHS in...

I had both my hip replacements done on the NHS in a Spire hospital in Essex. For the first hip my first appointment with the consultant was in November 2021 and I had the operation 3 months later in...
Forum: General Chat 5 Feb 24, 01:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,525
Posted By GillyD
I think its in the luck of the draw. I have a...

I think its in the luck of the draw. I have a superb surgeon, he is the orthopaedic lead at Guys and St Thomas' in London and trains future hip surgeons. He does a couple of NHS patients once a...
Forum: General Chat 5 Feb 24, 12:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,525
Posted By GillyD
I'm sorry but I have no idea if it is different. ...

I'm sorry but I have no idea if it is different. My surgeon is a hip specialist and operates exclusively on the hip joint. He is the orthopaedic lead at Guys & St Thomas' in London and trains...
Forum: General Chat 3 Feb 24, 10:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,525
Posted By GillyD
I had both of my hips replaced by the minimally...

I had both of my hips replaced by the minimally invasive posterior method. Scar is approx 4 inches long, no muscles were cut, they are lifted so that access to the hip joint is between the muscles. ...
Forum: General Chat 3 Feb 24, 02:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,525
Posted By GillyD
Stiffness and pain when I stood up - took a few...

Stiffness and pain when I stood up - took a few seconds to stand straight as I also had tight flexors in one of my hips , lower back pain and groin pain, difficulty with stairs, stepping across...
Forum: General Chat 31 Jan 24, 11:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,447
Posted By GillyD
If your own car has only done 12K miles and you...

If your own car has only done 12K miles and you know the true service history of it, I'd get it valeted and keep it.
Forum: General Chat 25 Jan 24, 02:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,306
Posted By GillyD
If the property had decreased in value would your...

If the property had decreased in value would your son be offering to pay half of any losses?
Forum: General Chat 20 Jan 24, 08:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,703
Posted By GillyD
I never give my correct details on on-line...

I never give my correct details on on-line surveys as I dont know where this information is going to be shared. I also have a specific email address that I only give for these surveys and have...
Forum: General Chat 5 Jan 24, 08:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,176
Posted By GillyD
I still have Busch Gardens ponchos from 1996 and...

I still have Busch Gardens ponchos from 1996 and take them on every holiday (not only to Florida) as well as out walking in UK when the weather is unpredictable. The quality is excellent and they...
Forum: General Chat 2 Jan 24, 09:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,024
Posted By GillyD
It seems that your neighbour knows how to push...

It seems that your neighbour knows how to push your buttons and get a reaction. He has said he will clear the broken branches but he definitely wont be doing it as quickly as you would like. I'm not...
Forum: General Chat 2 Jan 24, 08:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,024
Posted By GillyD
I would add that having sold my previous property...

I would add that having sold my previous property 18 months ago, one of the questions from the solicitor pack was regarding if there had been any disputes with neighbours. It may be best to resolve...
Forum: General Chat 2 Jan 24, 08:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,024
Posted By GillyD
I have vertigo and am in awe of how tree surgeons...

I have vertigo and am in awe of how tree surgeons work with chain saws at heights that make me sick to think about. We had a Northern European Oak pollarded last year (see photo) and were more than...
Forum: Offers, Discounts, Codes, Cashback and UK Shopping 2 Jan 24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 608
Posted By GillyD
Yes I do have a Sparks card but not noticed any...

Yes I do have a Sparks card but not noticed any furniture offers - perhaps I need to look more closely at the offers they send.
Forum: Offers, Discounts, Codes, Cashback and UK Shopping 2 Jan 24, 06:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 608
Posted By GillyD
M&S Discount Codes

Looking to buy some M&S side tables and coffee table for the living room and also some new bedside tables. They weren't reduced in the christmas sale but before I pay full price wondered if anyone...
Forum: General Chat 13 Dec 23, 11:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,011
Posted By GillyD
And I've retained a small balance (more than...

And I've retained a small balance (more than enough to replace the radiator independently) pending satisfactory snagging. This is the last item on the snagging list so they will want to put it right...
Forum: General Chat 13 Dec 23, 09:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,011
Posted By GillyD
No way can I shower in an unheated bathroom when...

No way can I shower in an unheated bathroom when the temperature drops below freezing. The manufacturer says they should be at max temperature within 20 minutes so I'm chasing the construction...
Forum: General Chat 13 Dec 23, 08:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,011
Posted By GillyD
Electric Towel Radiator

I have recently moved into a new property that is electrically powered (no gas connection). The electric radiators in all the rooms heat very quickly and within 10 minutes are almost too hot to...
Forum: General Chat 4 Dec 23, 02:28 PM
Replies: 1,309
Views: 107,039
Posted By GillyD
What is the biggest prize anyone has won? I only...

What is the biggest prize anyone has won? I only managed £100 on a couple of occasions with the fully £50K allowance but since cashing them in I miss the monthly anticipation so when my bond matures...
Forum: General Chat 4 Dec 23, 02:21 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 16,172
Posted By GillyD
I have a frost protection program that...

I have a frost protection program that automatically turns the heating on if the house temperature drops below 7 degrees. It would have to be pretty cold for a prolonged period for the house...
Forum: General Chat 16 Nov 23, 12:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,342
Posted By GillyD
Thanks - I'll take a look. I had wanted an...

Thanks - I'll take a look. I had wanted an install service as well but could always use a local handyman if they dont.
Forum: General Chat 16 Nov 23, 12:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,342
Posted By GillyD
Made to Measure Blinds and Curtains

I need to have some Roman blinds and full length curtains made to measure. Quite a few companies offering this service (Dunelm, John Lewis, Next, Blinds Direct etc) as well as smaller local shops. ...
Forum: General Chat 12 Nov 23, 01:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,752
Posted By GillyD
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Forum: General Chat 9 Nov 23, 08:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,926
Posted By GillyD
And what value do you apply to the property (the...

And what value do you apply to the property (the probate amount?) or current value as this may have gone up or down depending on time elapsed since probate granted.
Forum: General Chat 9 Nov 23, 08:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,752
Posted By GillyD
30% off everything on UK Lash website. Serum...

30% off everything on UK Lash website. Serum worked really well so I’ll be getting some more.
Forum: General Chat 30 Oct 23, 09:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,278
Posted By GillyD
I would get a couple of other plumbers in to...

I would get a couple of other plumbers in to look at the problem and give you a quote to remediate. That way you can see if they agree with your current plumber as to the cause of the problem. ...
Forum: General Chat 24 Oct 23, 01:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,768
Posted By GillyD
You may be dehydrated from your night out which...

You may be dehydrated from your night out which can cause higher blood pressure levels. I was in hospital for surgery 10 days ago and my blood pressure was much higher in the 24 hours after the...
Forum: General Chat 17 Oct 23, 07:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 896
Posted By GillyD
My son used to drag me around all the comic shops...

My son used to drag me around all the comic shops in Orlando and Tampa as he collected graphic novels. How surprised was I when he sold them years later, some selling for more thean £100 each and I...
Forum: General Chat 17 Oct 23, 06:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,068
Posted By GillyD
I had my second hip replacement last Friday and...

I had my second hip replacement last Friday and the first one in February 2022. I had both done in a Spire hospital but NHS funded. My surgeon recommended that I allow 6 months recovery before...
Forum: General Chat 9 Oct 23, 08:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,491
Posted By GillyD
Both of my ops are at a spire hospital but nhs...

Both of my ops are at a spire hospital but nhs funded. If you ask for an e-referral you can choose the hospital. My first op was a 3 month wait from the initial consultation and this time it has...
Forum: General Chat 9 Oct 23, 12:01 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,491
Posted By GillyD
This is hip number 2 - I had the other one done...

This is hip number 2 - I had the other one done in February last year and religiously followed all my PT exercises. It paid off and by August I was walking 30,000 steps/day around Disney and...
Forum: General Chat 8 Oct 23, 10:43 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,491
Posted By GillyD
I'm having a hip replacement next Friday and...

I'm having a hip replacement next Friday and needed to feel half decent knowing everyone will see most of what I prefer to keep hidden. So this week, apart from pre op tests tomorrow, I have booked...
Forum: General Chat 4 Oct 23, 10:21 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,870
Posted By GillyD
There seems to be quite a bit of Covid around at...

There seems to be quite a bit of Covid around at the moment. Everyone I have spoken to knows people who have got it and with more people returning to office working it will worm it’s way around. I...
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