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Forum: General Chat 22 Mar 24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 5,348
Posted By FlorayG
I admit to being a little bit confused. What...

I admit to being a little bit confused. What exactly is meant by 'insufficiently advised'?
Is this going to apply to every woman born in the 1950's? or is there a cut-off date by which they will...
Forum: General Chat 18 Mar 24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,295
Posted By FlorayG
I've never heard of that woman but she's clearly...

I've never heard of that woman but she's clearly an opinionated idiot. You enjoy whatever you want to enjoy
Forum: General Chat 15 Mar 24, 01:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 392
Posted By FlorayG
Brainwork 'phone games

Seems like Dibbers like these so here are three of my favourites;

Lumosity; this tests your cognitive skills with short games and keeps score so you can see how you improve. Some are easy, some...
Forum: General Chat 15 Mar 24, 11:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,680
Posted By FlorayG
That's brilliant, thank you, I understand now! :D

That's brilliant, thank you, I understand now! :D
Forum: General Chat 15 Mar 24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,680
Posted By FlorayG
I'm actually not too bothered about my specific...

I'm actually not too bothered about my specific situation I really was just asking to understand the statement that some people will be worse off. The examples of fiscal drag assume a person gets a...
Forum: General Chat 14 Mar 24, 08:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,680
Posted By FlorayG
This is what's potentially going to annoy me. I...

This is what's potentially going to annoy me. I get my State pension this year and I'm still working full-time, I understand I don't pay any NI then anyway, so I have a feeling that I'm going to be...
Forum: General Chat 14 Mar 24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,536
Posted By FlorayG
Nice, I like bigger tiles, they aren't as fussy...

Nice, I like bigger tiles, they aren't as fussy as small ones (probably cost you less in tiler's time too!)
Forum: General Chat 13 Mar 24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,680
Posted By FlorayG
This makes sense. Anybody else want to confirm...

This makes sense. Anybody else want to confirm please?
Forum: General Chat 13 Mar 24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,680
Posted By FlorayG
ha ha...nope. Can't make head nor tail of that.

ha ha...nope. Can't make head nor tail of that.
Forum: General Chat 13 Mar 24, 01:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,680
Posted By FlorayG
I didn't see the show ( obvs) can somebody give...

I didn't see the show ( obvs) can somebody give me the detail please?
Forum: General Chat 13 Mar 24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,680
Posted By FlorayG
Budget question

I've just been looking at Money Saving Expert and Martin says anybody earning under £26,000pa will actually be worse off after budget 'tax cuts' but he doesn't really explain why. Can anybody explain...
Forum: General Chat 12 Mar 24, 04:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,630
Posted By FlorayG
yes I asked her about this and she says there's...

yes I asked her about this and she says there's nothing of the sort and anyway they didn't give her official notice, just sent her week's rota with 25 hours on it. Like I said they're not the most...
Forum: General Chat 12 Mar 24, 01:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,630
Posted By FlorayG
Thanks but that's not my question. My question is...

Thanks but that's not my question. My question is do they have to pay her for 40 hours even if she doesn't work them?
(She knows more than I do about sponsorship and how that works, as I said she's...
Forum: General Chat 12 Mar 24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,536
Posted By FlorayG
That's an en suite? where do you live, Buck...

That's an en suite? where do you live, Buck House? :pgig:
That's as big as my entire bathroom
What colour tiles are you replacing those with?
Forum: General Chat 12 Mar 24, 10:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,797
Posted By FlorayG
Yes absolutely you did the right thing and...

Yes absolutely you did the right thing and nothing to do with being a parent. I've met Uber drivers who would have done the same to see her safe; and of course many who wouldn't, but the point is you...
Forum: General Chat 12 Mar 24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,630
Posted By FlorayG
Employment law question

My lodger is here on a work visa from Africa. She says her contract as a care worker says 40 hours a week and full-time work is a condition of her visa
Recently two of the people locally she cared...
Forum: General Chat 11 Mar 24, 01:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,924
Posted By FlorayG
Well...I've just investigated and found out...

Well...I've just investigated and found out something new. Australian Shepherd dogs are BRED with no tail, they don't cut them off. Some still have a stumpy tail and some have none at all. A strange...
Forum: General Chat 11 Mar 24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,924
Posted By FlorayG
How did that dog win Crufts?

British Veterinary association states the law;
"Tail docking is considered to be a mutilation under UK law. The practice is illegal in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
By law, owners...
Forum: General Chat 11 Mar 24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 316
Views: 31,905
Posted By FlorayG
YAWN this is no story at all and I'm ashamed at...

YAWN this is no story at all and I'm ashamed at serious news vendors playing it up
Forum: Polls 11 Mar 24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,400
Posted By FlorayG
Not everyone who takes 'cash only' is on the...

Not everyone who takes 'cash only' is on the fiddle. 'Cash only' and 'cash in hand' are different things.
My favourite workman usually invoices me, but if he drops round after work to do a simple...
Forum: General Chat 11 Mar 24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 477
Posted By FlorayG
01car is right, most types are biennial, they...

01car is right, most types are biennial, they grow one year and flower the second year then die. A few are perennial and I think all of those are purple, so it may be worth checking for green shoots...
Forum: Offers, Discounts, Codes, Cashback and UK Shopping 11 Mar 24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 172
Posted By FlorayG
Squishmallows offer Argos

3 for 2, cheapest one free, until 24th March
In case you have anyone who collects them
Not widely advertised
Forum: General Chat 11 Mar 24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,664
Posted By FlorayG
Yes I spent ages on the internet looking for best...

Yes I spent ages on the internet looking for best prices and got bath and all the brassware in a sale mostly 1/3 off. The sink I paid 'full price' for but full price varied a lot from one supplier to...
Forum: General Chat 10 Mar 24, 09:22 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,664
Posted By FlorayG
Yes that is absolutely everything

Yes that is absolutely everything
Forum: General Chat 9 Mar 24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,664
Posted By FlorayG
Oh gosh I like all of those! It's a very small...

Oh gosh I like all of those! It's a very small room I don't know if that would make a difference?
Forum: General Chat 9 Mar 24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,664
Posted By FlorayG
Four and a half days, two fitters one plumber one...

Four and a half days, two fitters one plumber one electrician (for the ceiling fan) £2982 when I added up the invoices I was honestly expecting nearer to £4k so I'm very, very happy!
Forum: General Chat 9 Mar 24, 03:11 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,664
Posted By FlorayG
I don't think wood effect would look right with...

I don't think wood effect would look right with all that marble and gold
Forum: General Chat 9 Mar 24, 02:32 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,664
Posted By FlorayG
I am so pleased it's perfect. Now I need a new...

I am so pleased it's perfect. Now I need a new light ( I'm thinking chandelier😆) and to do the floor. Need suggestions for the floor, please. Originally I was going to have 'marble' but I think that...
Forum: General Chat 7 Mar 24, 12:21 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,278
Posted By FlorayG
I recently priced up the single trip I did in...

I recently priced up the single trip I did in 2019 same again would be over £1,000 more now- so that's nearly £1000 extra per person for a group
Forum: General Chat 6 Mar 24, 06:22 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,664
Posted By FlorayG
Almost done! Finishing off trim and paint...

Almost done! Finishing off trim and paint tomorrow https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/60538/304408870c063f.jpg
Forum: General Chat 6 Mar 24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,664
Posted By FlorayG
I agonised over the cost but then found some that...

I agonised over the cost but then found some that was only 1/3 more than chrome rather than 3x. OK it's brushed brass not gold, but I can pretend
Forum: General Chat 6 Mar 24, 11:36 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,664
Posted By FlorayG
The shower is fitted. Now it starts to get...

The shower is fitted. Now it starts to get exciting...https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/60538/749bca82932594.jpg
Forum: General Chat 6 Mar 24, 08:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,779
Posted By FlorayG
Just mention as you pass reception "Lovely room...

Just mention as you pass reception "Lovely room but I think they forgot to leave our pralines?" and any decent hotel will send some up
Forum: General Chat 5 Mar 24, 01:20 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,664
Posted By FlorayG
'marble' panels are on the walls...

'marble' panels are on the walls https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/60538/a1b4c1789d3122.jpg
Forum: General Chat 5 Mar 24, 11:28 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,664
Posted By FlorayG
I'll show you later, they are doing the wall...

I'll show you later, they are doing the wall cladding as I type
https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/60538/30795e8d58d172.jpg
As for posh bathrooms - I fell for these sinks but clearly they are of...
Forum: General Chat 5 Mar 24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,664
Posted By FlorayG
yes that's what I've bought, one without a...

yes that's what I've bought, one without a cupboard underneath
Forum: General Chat 5 Mar 24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,664
Posted By FlorayG
Not enough space for the cats to sit up and...

Not enough space for the cats to sit up and ...you-know-what... though - unless i put the top of the sink at chest height :D
Forum: General Chat 5 Mar 24, 08:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,998
Posted By FlorayG
There's a simple way for suppliers to ensure...

There's a simple way for suppliers to ensure something hasn't been worn before returning. Some fix a branded ribbon through the armholes of tops or legs of trousers which is clearly visible if you...
Forum: General Chat 4 Mar 24, 04:52 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,664
Posted By FlorayG
I decided on a shower over a bath, because you...

I decided on a shower over a bath, because you only live once and I LOVE a hot bath
Forum: General Chat 4 Mar 24, 02:49 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,664
Posted By FlorayG
All ripped out...

All ripped out *gulp*https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/60538/fa3be79caacd25.jpg
https://www.thedibb.co.uk/postImages/60538/913168521be0c3.jpg
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