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Forum: General Chat 24 Mar 24, 10:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,866
Posted By TigerMom
Fitflop or Superga both do very comfortable...

Fitflop or Superga both do very comfortable Converse like shoes. If you want to push the boat out a bit you could try Birkenstock Bend. They are incredibly comfortable and for someone like me who...
Forum: General Chat 24 Mar 24, 10:15 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,444
Posted By TigerMom
A white Mini Metro. So long ago it even had a...

A white Mini Metro. So long ago it even had a choke.
Forum: Social Groups 5 Mar 24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,524
Posted By TigerMom
Yes. DD and I are off to London for the weekend...

Yes. DD and I are off to London for the weekend. Looking forward to Kane Brown, Brian Kelley and Old Dominion most.
Forum: General Chat 16 Feb 24, 09:48 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 15,050
Posted By TigerMom
I was amazed when working on the NHS IT project...

I was amazed when working on the NHS IT project about ten years ago how much money was just wasted. Every decision seemed to take at least three meetings of both admin and clinical staff. When we...
Forum: General Chat 16 Feb 24, 09:36 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,092
Posted By TigerMom
I worked from home part time when my children...

I worked from home part time when my children were still at school. Steve was the soundtrack to my afternoon then. He will be much missed.
Forum: General Chat 4 Feb 24, 10:25 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,961
Posted By TigerMom
How can people afford to retire in their...

How can people afford to retire in their fifties?. I'm 62 this year but I can't afford to retire untill I'm 67 and get the state pension. In any case I don't feel ready for retirement. I work in...
Forum: Offers, Discounts, Codes, Cashback and UK Shopping 4 Feb 24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 427
Posted By TigerMom
I have boots, sandals and trainers. I'm a size 5...

I have boots, sandals and trainers. I'm a size 5 or a 4.5 wide and I find their shoes fit true to size.
Forum: General Chat 23 Jan 24, 06:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,485
Posted By TigerMom
My son passed his test a week ago. I have twin...

My son passed his test a week ago. I have twin boys and they agreed between them who would get driving lessons first. He passed at 17 years and 3 months. The second one didn't even start lessons...
Forum: Sport 21 Jan 24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,662
Posted By TigerMom
My uncle was a scout for Man United and took me...

My uncle was a scout for Man United and took me to Old Trafford from Belfast to see United play Liverpool back in 1972. Emlyn Hughes scored for Liverpool and gave his trademark huge smile. I...
Forum: General Chat 28 Dec 23, 10:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 690
Posted By TigerMom
We have two Maine Coons and the older one loses...

We have two Maine Coons and the older one loses his coat due to over grooming every September. The vet thinks he comes into contact with a plant he's allergic to which blooms then. We've tried a...
Forum: General Chat 17 Dec 23, 02:55 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,527
Posted By TigerMom
A Miele corded one for proper cleans and a Shark...

A Miele corded one for proper cleans and a Shark cordless for every day. Shark is good but nothing gets into corners better than the Miele.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 14 Dec 23, 08:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,642
Posted By TigerMom
It is biometric software at the e-gates. I spent...

It is biometric software at the e-gates. I spent many years working on the project that put that in place. It's only referred to a human if the biometric software cannot confirm it is the same...
Forum: General Chat 30 Nov 23, 10:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,719
Posted By TigerMom
Vionic shoes and slippers are good for PF. ...

Vionic shoes and slippers are good for PF. Fitflop and Birkenstocks are good too.
Forum: General Chat 10 Nov 23, 09:25 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,674
Posted By TigerMom
I always scan and shop. It's just so much more...

I always scan and shop. It's just so much more efficient.
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 10 Nov 23, 09:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,882
Posted By TigerMom
Flew with them to Vancouver and back twice last...

Flew with them to Vancouver and back twice last year and had no complaints at all. Planes were clean, food good and amazingly all four flights were on time.
Forum: Accommodation 28 Oct 23, 09:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,342
Posted By TigerMom
We saw one at Portofino some years ago but it was...

We saw one at Portofino some years ago but it was a little tiny thing and in its owners arms.
Forum: General Chat 22 Oct 23, 04:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,453
Posted By TigerMom
Meindl are really good and come in everything...

Meindl are really good and come in everything from trainers to full on hiking boots. Very comfortable and with Goretex so also waterproof.
Forum: General Chat 21 Oct 23, 08:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,989
Posted By TigerMom
We got a Siemens last time. I think it's about 9...

We got a Siemens last time. I think it's about 9 years old now. It's very quiet and despite being on most days more than once has never had an issue. Had Bosch before that and liked them too but...
Forum: General Chat 17 Oct 23, 08:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,382
Posted By TigerMom
Koh for virtually anything but especially for...

Koh for virtually anything but especially for cleaning the cooker hood (stainless steel and glass) and the kitchen cabinets next to it. Viakal for removing limescale and Bathroom power for cleaning...
Forum: General Chat 15 Oct 23, 11:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 415
Posted By TigerMom
We have a brushed stainless steel vertical...

We have a brushed stainless steel vertical radiator in the kitchen and it's been great. Just starting to think about refurbing the kitchen but the radiator is staying.
Forum: General Chat 15 Oct 23, 11:19 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,114
Posted By TigerMom
We have a 24 year old Miele which has a tray. ...

We have a 24 year old Miele which has a tray. Wouldn't have one without a tray now. It fits pint glasses on the second shelf and dinner plates in the bottom without problem. It's a doddle to...
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 15 Oct 23, 11:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,396
Posted By TigerMom
I don't want a premium because it will inevitably...

I don't want a premium because it will inevitably be a boring European brand that I could drive here. Part of the holiday for me is driving a huge American SUV that I could never drive in the UK. ...
Forum: General Chat 7 Oct 23, 08:36 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,020
Posted By TigerMom
I carried a watermelon from Dirty Dancing and ...

I carried a watermelon from Dirty Dancing and
How do I get out of this chicken ≈≈≈≈ Outfit from Bill Paxton as Hudson in Aliens
Forum: Sport 28 Sep 23, 10:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 526
Posted By TigerMom
Best addition to the team since Alison In my...

Best addition to the team since Alison In my opinion. Definitely looking like he will be special.
Forum: General Trip Planning 28 Sep 23, 10:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,239
Posted By TigerMom
Vienna has all the museums you could want along...

Vienna has all the museums you could want along with a palace and very good shopping. Foods good too.
Forum: General Chat 22 Sep 23, 09:19 PM
Replies: 351
Views: 38,831
Posted By TigerMom
I wasn't looking for culture and I don't like...

I wasn't looking for culture and I don't like sanitised places either but KW and I did not bond. I love Amsterdam even the sleazy bits because it feels authentic but I didn't feel that about KW. I...
Forum: General Chat 22 Sep 23, 09:07 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 5,513
Posted By TigerMom
Sweden Austria, Vienna, Salzburg und Innsbruck...

Sweden
Austria, Vienna, Salzburg und Innsbruck are my favourites
Edinburgh
Keswick
Greece
Amsterdam, worked there for a year
and most of all Vancouver which I absolutely adore
Forum: General Chat 21 Sep 23, 07:08 PM
Replies: 351
Views: 38,831
Posted By TigerMom
Key West. Made Blackpool look sophisticated. ...

Key West. Made Blackpool look sophisticated. Loved Hemingway's house but the rest of it was just awful.
Forum: General Chat 11 Sep 23, 09:15 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 18,586
Posted By TigerMom
You could get your son a second passport. It's...

You could get your son a second passport. It's not that unusual. Cabin crew and bands like Iron Maiden who do world tours often have two or three passports because for some countries you have to...
Forum: General Chat 4 Sep 23, 08:43 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 7,831
Posted By TigerMom
It is possible to like both. I have three...

It is possible to like both. I have three children who are all now adults. I have also had cats for over thirty years and currently have two huge, needy Maine Coons Merlin and Moose. We had a...
Forum: Social Groups 28 Aug 23, 11:55 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,524
Posted By TigerMom
DD and I are country fans. We saw Kane Brown in...

DD and I are country fans. We saw Kane Brown in January and he was brilliant. Thomas Rhett and Kasey Musgraves were great too. Would love to see Old Dominion and Jordan Davis.
Forum: Car Hire & Transportation 28 Aug 23, 03:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,585
Posted By TigerMom
DS is in Edinburgh airport and was meant to be...

DS is in Edinburgh airport and was meant to be flying to Rome at 5pm. Flight is cancelled and he says it is utter chaos with no one there to help people. There isn't even anyone to explain how they...
Forum: Trip Planning Florida 27 Aug 23, 09:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,997
Posted By TigerMom
We told ours in the carpark at Gatwick once. We...

We told ours in the carpark at Gatwick once. We gave them $20 each to spend on sweets. They didn't believe us until they saw the suitcases. They absolutely loved it.
Forum: Theme Parks Florida 15 Aug 23, 06:21 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,942
Posted By TigerMom
Brilliant post but I'm afraid at 62 I still don't...

Brilliant post but I'm afraid at 62 I still don't feel old enough to wear Crocs. Maybe if they were covered in crystals but I suspect not.
Forum: General Chat 13 Aug 23, 06:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,508
Posted By TigerMom
I hate wearing insect repellent so this year...

I hate wearing insect repellent so this year tried some bands from a company called Pestecs. Not one bite, not even on a sunset dolphin cruise. However, I now wear them here if going for a walk and...
Forum: General Chat 6 Aug 23, 09:49 PM
Replies: 438
Views: 62,196
Posted By TigerMom
I hate this too. I also hate the expression...

I hate this too. I also hate the expression 'well good' so in order to annoy me my son started saying things were well awesome.😁
Forum: General Chat 2 Jul 23, 10:00 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 4,564
Posted By TigerMom
Yes. Last year going to Germany from Heathrow. ...

Yes. Last year going to Germany from Heathrow. We live 50 minutes from Heathrow so checked in online and allowed 3 hours to get from home to gate. First we got held up by an accident on the M3,...
Forum: General Chat 2 Jul 23, 04:08 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,783
Posted By TigerMom
I've temporarily given up. We have an eleven...

I've temporarily given up. We have an eleven year old leather corner sofa with two recliners from DFS. I just want the same again but in the past eleven years the sofas have got much bigger and I...
Forum: General Chat 2 Jul 23, 02:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,464
Posted By TigerMom
We have two cats. One is eight years old and a...

We have two cats. One is eight years old and a big softie. Easily litter trained, never destructive but does still leave murder presents although occasionally alive rather than dead. We also have...
Forum: General Chat 2 Jul 23, 01:55 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 28,305
Posted By TigerMom
I can't afford an electric car. I usually buy a...

I can't afford an electric car. I usually buy a 2 or 3 year old vehicle and drive it until it is starting to cost a lot in servicing. My current car is an 11 year old RAV4 which has passed its last...
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