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Forum: General Chat 19 Apr 24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 3,348
Posted By pompeyboy
It's seems to be a North/South thing, I had never...

It's seems to be a North/South thing, I had never heard of a leasehold house, flats yes but not houses.

Looking at the Gov. website...
Forum: General Chat 18 Apr 24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 11,889
Posted By pompeyboy
By far the biggest "earners" from the tobacco...

By far the biggest "earners" from the tobacco industry is the government. A £12 packet of 20 cigs would be around £3 without tobacco duty and VAT. That £3 has to cover the cost of growing,...
Forum: Sport 15 Apr 24, 11:37 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 6,758
Posted By pompeyboy
Thanks for the update, sounds like an exciting...

Thanks for the update, sounds like an exciting end to a dramatic season.

Always amazes me how strange results seem to happen towards the end of a season, never sure if it's complacency or...
Forum: General Chat 12 Apr 24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 409
Posted By pompeyboy
There's a message on the Sky mobile app saying...

There's a message on the Sky mobile app saying "We're extremely sorry that some customers are still experiencing issues with SM services, we implemented a fix last evening which restored services to...
Forum: Sport 9 Apr 24, 04:27 PM
Replies: 274
Views: 8,342
Posted By pompeyboy
Off topic but relating to the previous post, Joe...

Off topic but relating to the previous post, Joe Kinnear passed away on Sunday 7th April, aged 77. I remeber him playing for Spurs back in the 70s.
Forum: General Chat 9 Apr 24, 03:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 609
Posted By pompeyboy
Surely no one would blindly renew at that sort of...

Surely no one would blindly renew at that sort of price, maybe they could ramp it up a few hundred and try their luck but not 4 or 5 times.
Forum: General Trip Planning 7 Apr 24, 09:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 667
Posted By pompeyboy
It's near Gate 1, not used it myself but my lad...

It's near Gate 1, not used it myself but my lad sent me a pic of it in November last year. It doesn't seem to show up on the official Heathrow site.

You tube link...
Forum: General Trip Planning 7 Apr 24, 11:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 667
Posted By pompeyboy
There is also a smoking area after security in T2...

There is also a smoking area after security in T2 at Heathrow.
Forum: General Trip Planning 2 Apr 24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,421
Posted By pompeyboy
It was a while ago now, when the kids were...

It was a while ago now, when the kids were younger, we done a theme park tour, Belgium has some pretty good theme parks, Walibi, Bobbejaanland & Bellewaerde, we then wnt into Germany for Warner...
Forum: General Trip Planning 1 Apr 24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 281
Posted By pompeyboy
Football seasons run from August-May,ish,...

Football seasons run from August-May,ish, fixtures normally released 4-6 weeks before so sometime in June/July
Forum: General Trip Planning 1 Apr 24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 281
Posted By pompeyboy
Just like here Spanish football schedules are...

Just like here Spanish football schedules are determined by television coverage and until confirmed, usually 3 weeks before the match could be moved to anytime over the weekend, from Fri evening to...
Forum: General Trip Planning 1 Apr 24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,421
Posted By pompeyboy
I don't think you will go far wrong wherever you...

I don't think you will go far wrong wherever you decide on. It'll be a different experience and there will plenty of places to explore and things to see.

We've done some of the "headline" places,...
Forum: General Chat 24 Mar 24, 01:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 521
Posted By pompeyboy
It's a bit of a grey area at the moment, the...

It's a bit of a grey area at the moment, the latest IEE regs state that all new electrical circuits must be protected by a surge protection device, however the property owner can opt out of having...
Forum: General Chat 18 Mar 24, 01:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,195
Posted By pompeyboy
Hopefully youshould be ok, I guess there could be...

Hopefully youshould be ok, I guess there could be other work planned but the full closure over the weekend, with others planned it seems, are for the improvement work to J10 which is the M25/A3. The...
Forum: General Chat 17 Mar 24, 10:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,195
Posted By pompeyboy
If you're heading to MK then the closure...

If you're heading to MK then the closure shouldn't affect you.
Forum: General Chat 16 Mar 24, 12:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,281
Posted By pompeyboy
I lost a crown and they replaced that on the NHS,...

I lost a crown and they replaced that on the NHS, top band £300 ish. Arguable as to whether it was cosmetic or not as it wasn't causing me any issues.

A chipped tooth can or could lead to other...
Forum: General Chat 13 Mar 24, 04:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,773
Posted By pompeyboy
Apart from those of state pension age or above...

Apart from those of state pension age or above who no longer pay NICs but are getting dragged into paying tax due to freezing personal allowance rates.

Whilst on NICs and hoping not to make this...
Forum: General Chat 23 Feb 24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,206
Posted By pompeyboy
In theory the police might issue a ticket but...

In theory the police might issue a ticket but most parking offences in England has been de-criminalised and is dealt with by the local councils enforcement officers.

Then a parking officer would...
Forum: General Chat 17 Feb 24, 12:25 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,625
Posted By pompeyboy
An off peak travelcard is valid from 09.30am...

An off peak travelcard is valid from 09.30am until 04.30am the following day the evening peak doesn't affect this. This is for Mon-Fri. Off peak is anytime at weekends.

Not sure if it's "much...
Forum: General Chat 16 Feb 24, 11:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,625
Posted By pompeyboy
It only works during off peak times using Oyster...

It only works during off peak times using Oyster or contactless and it's a combination of there not being an off peak tube fare to or from Heathrow stations along with Hatton Cross being included in...
Forum: General Chat 16 Feb 24, 09:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,625
Posted By pompeyboy
If you have a railcard you can get a travelcard...

If you have a railcard you can get a travelcard for £10 each but you can't use a travelcard on the Heathrow Express.

A single from Heathrow to Kings X is £5.60 so £11.20 return, you can reduce...
Forum: General Chat 7 Feb 24, 10:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,191
Posted By pompeyboy
I cant understand how these giant insurance...

I cant understand how these giant insurance companies with presumably a whole host of legal experts can't stop this great hire car scandal from these claims management companies.

My lad had an at...
Forum: General Chat 3 Feb 24, 12:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 784
Posted By pompeyboy
That used to be the case but only around 2p a...

That used to be the case but only around 2p a litre cheaper at our nearest one and if you time it badly the queues are horrendous or were when there was a 10p+ difference.
Forum: General Chat 29 Jan 24, 09:14 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 10,259
Posted By pompeyboy
Also known as "Baby's heads" in our house, might...

Also known as "Baby's heads" in our house, might have been Dad's Naval slang though.
Forum: General Chat 29 Jan 24, 01:09 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 10,259
Posted By pompeyboy
Maybe I missed the ham bit or they assumed I...

Maybe I missed the ham bit or they assumed I would know it came with it. I was much younger and less adventurous with regards food.

Amazed at how that offering has stuck with me, I remember the...
Forum: General Chat 27 Jan 24, 07:55 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 10,259
Posted By pompeyboy
I once caught the National Express coach from...

I once caught the National Express coach from Middlesbrough to London, the express ones were branded Rapide and had catering on board.

I asked what they had to eat..."pease pudding stottie pet...
Forum: General Trip Planning 22 Jan 24, 06:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,061
Posted By pompeyboy
You can "joyride" the pods for free from the pod...

You can "joyride" the pods for free from the pod parking terminal at T5 to either car park station. The £8 is only charged if you go through the gate to the Thistle hotel.
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 19 Jan 24, 07:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 955
Posted By pompeyboy
Only way to be sure is to enter the reg no. into...

Only way to be sure is to enter the reg no. into the link provided by Novocasrtian. My lad has a 2015 diesel, zero tax but non compliant, his previous 2002 Corsa petrol £180+ tax was compliant.

I...
Forum: UK Holiday Planning & Days Out 6 Jan 24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,799
Posted By pompeyboy
The DLR is fun, grab a front seat and pretend...

The DLR is fun, grab a front seat and pretend you're the driver, mine loved it when they were younger and I quite did too :blush:
Forum: General Chat 6 Jan 24, 12:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,289
Posted By pompeyboy
I feel the same about the gambling, we went 30...

I feel the same about the gambling, we went 30 ish years ago and thought what's the point of going to Vegas and not gambling, got there and only played a few slots and some blackjack bit I've...
Forum: General Chat 31 Dec 23, 10:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,590
Posted By pompeyboy
I would take it as a misprint and should read...

I would take it as a misprint and should read "statistically unlikely", a bit like the safety brief on planes, "in the unlikely event of an emergency".
Forum: General Chat 29 Dec 23, 09:50 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,009
Posted By pompeyboy
If I apply late without the increase which tax...

If I apply late without the increase which tax year would the back payment fall in to, the year it is paid or the year it became due?
Forum: General Chat 28 Dec 23, 02:53 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,009
Posted By pompeyboy
I haven't claimed mine yet, was due October, as...

I haven't claimed mine yet, was due October, as they will take 40% of it but I guess I'll just have to take the hit. If you defer it you get 1% extra for every 9 weeks you delay. LINK...
Forum: General Chat 27 Dec 23, 07:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,615
Posted By pompeyboy
I think it's quite common for goods like PCs...

I think it's quite common for goods like PCs laptops cameras etc. to be excluded from returns policies for most in store purchases, I think they argue that you could have loaded something on to it...
Forum: General Chat 6 Dec 23, 12:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,878
Posted By pompeyboy
The op asked how difficult it would be to change...

The op asked how difficult it would be to change from a plug in oven to a hard wired one, not another plug in one.
Forum: General Chat 3 Dec 23, 12:05 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,208
Posted By pompeyboy
Have you got a car supermarket type place nearby?...

Have you got a car supermarket type place nearby? We had a great one that sold all sorts of cars of varying shapes and sizes, you could wander around, hassle free, and just get in to the various...
Forum: General Chat 1 Dec 23, 12:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,389
Posted By pompeyboy
I think you'll find that wording in most...

I think you'll find that wording in most policies, I was quoted the "it's a no claim bonus not a no blame one" at least 30 years ago following a theft from my car.

My premium also increased as it...
Forum: General Chat 26 Nov 23, 01:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,937
Posted By pompeyboy
Well done, I had a similar issue. Do you know you...

Well done, I had a similar issue. Do you know you can set up most bank cards to block any gambling transactions, it works best with online gambling. Link below.

Block gambling payments...
Forum: General Chat 31 Oct 23, 12:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 478
Posted By pompeyboy
I guess as you hired vans you are aware of...

I guess as you hired vans you are aware of potentially large cdw excesses that seem common place here and across Europe.
Forum: General Chat 31 Oct 23, 10:26 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 848
Posted By pompeyboy
I've tried using both Norton and Nord to access...

I've tried using both Norton and Nord to access the BBC website via a UK server and both change the BBC site from.co.uk to .com which prevents I player from being available.
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