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Forum: General Chat 2 Jul 20, 12:44 PM
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Posted By Bugsy
Good Advice, not sure what happens with water as...

Good Advice, not sure what happens with water as water rates are included in Council tax bills in Scotland. Once they have the lease signed we can start arranging these things :)
Forum: General Chat 2 Jul 20, 11:09 AM
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Posted By Bugsy
My DD just found out yesterday that she has the...

My DD just found out yesterday that she has the flat she wanted , just awaiting the electronic lease to be sent out to sign. They expect the keys on the 23rd. We also intend to go through ( 80 miles)...
Forum: General Chat 19 Jun 20, 01:38 PM
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Posted By Bugsy
They have been told that the term will start as...

They have been told that the term will start as expected on the 21st of September, no real detail though. I suppose it will depend on government advice at the time. Like Georgia she does a life...
Forum: General Chat 19 Jun 20, 12:38 PM
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Posted By Bugsy
I havent posted in a long time. A wee update ...

I havent posted in a long time. A wee update

My Daughter struggled through the first 3 weeks and was anxious about everything. However she got up and went and did things ( while taking Kalms and...
Forum: General Chat 27 Sep 19, 10:58 AM
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Posted By Bugsy
Ive not posted much, but my Daughter has also...

Ive not posted much, but my Daughter has also struggled.
Freshers week was hard , she woke up anxious and feeling sick each morning but she did get up and go aout and do stuff. She had to...
Forum: General Chat 14 Sep 19, 10:28 AM
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Posted By Bugsy
Just packed the car. Got it all in , although...

Just packed the car. Got it all in , although it’s a squeeze for my younger daughter.

I think I forgot to mention she decided she wanted to go down today rather than tomorrow. We leave at 12.30...
Forum: General Chat 4 Sep 19, 10:01 PM
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Posted By Bugsy
Sunday the 15th here as well

Sunday the 15th here as well
Forum: General Chat 19 Aug 19, 08:36 AM
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Posted By Bugsy
Good luck with the driving test. My Daughter...

Good luck with the driving test. My Daughter passed hers on Thursday. It was such a relief.
Forum: General Chat 13 Aug 19, 06:17 PM
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Posted By Bugsy
I know it’s a couple of days off but good luck to...

I know it’s a couple of days off but good luck to all your kids and fingers crossed that everyone gets what they need/want. It’s a stressful time , it definitely gets better when it’s over.

My...
Forum: General Chat 7 Aug 19, 04:04 PM
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Posted By Bugsy
Thanks everyone for your support. She was...

Thanks everyone for your support.

She was rejected last night for medicine and it at least meant that she could move on. She has decided to go ahead with Pharmacology at Glasgow ( so it looks as...
Forum: General Chat 6 Aug 19, 10:27 AM
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Posted By Bugsy
Well that was hard. She got an A and 2 C’s. ...

Well that was hard. She got an A and 2 C’s.

Almost certainly going to be rejected for medicine. Called the uni and they said they won’t confirm this until after the A level results.

That seems...
Forum: General Chat 4 Aug 19, 09:45 PM
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Posted By Bugsy
It’s a bit different in Scotland as my daughter...

It’s a bit different in Scotland as my daughter already has her higher results from last year and has the unconditional based on known results. The conditional is for Advanced Highers which aren’t...
Forum: General Chat 4 Aug 19, 12:31 PM
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Posted By Bugsy
Thanks. I know I’m just stressed about it. This...

Thanks. I know I’m just stressed about it. This part of parenthood wasn’t in the manuals lol. Que sera sera and all that
Forum: General Chat 4 Aug 19, 12:26 PM
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Posted By Bugsy
She has the conditional as the firm choice and...

She has the conditional as the firm choice and the unconditional as the insurance.
Forum: General Chat 4 Aug 19, 11:52 AM
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Posted By Bugsy
It’s getting very tense here , results on...

It’s getting very tense here , results on Tuesday.

Really hoping she gets the results she needs , however the situation if she doesn’t is confusing me and causing me stress. She felt Chemistry and...
Forum: General Chat 7 Jun 19, 05:42 PM
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Posted By Bugsy
Ta, sounds complicated

Ta, sounds complicated
Forum: General Chat 7 Jun 19, 04:48 PM
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Posted By Bugsy
What does aqa and ocr mean? I guess its...

What does aqa and ocr mean? I guess its qualification bodies , but its not the same up here
Forum: General Chat 31 May 19, 05:59 PM
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Posted By Bugsy
Poor thing. As someone who passed on the fifth...

Poor thing. As someone who passed on the fifth attempt I know how she feels.

Driving is a lot about experience and awareness. I’m sure she will pass next time and be a better driver for it.
Forum: General Chat 19 May 19, 06:37 PM
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Posted By Bugsy
Nope , haven’t forgiven him :grin:. Although...

Nope , haven’t forgiven him :grin:.

Although they had money , my pal didn’t like people to know as he felt he was treated differently because of it so he actually cam across as a bit mean and...
Forum: General Chat 19 May 19, 11:12 AM
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Posted By Bugsy
I refuse nothing but blows lol My best pal...

I refuse nothing but blows lol

My best pal growing up was rich, his Dad had 10 cars including 2 rollers. Tennis court, sauna etc. One day his Dad offered to pay for us to go on holiday to StLucia...
Forum: General Chat 15 May 19, 12:55 PM
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Posted By Bugsy
Mobile Her last Advanced Higher was Chemistry last...

Her last Advanced Higher was Chemistry last Friday ( she has higher art on the 24th) so she is having a bit of a break from working. She does have her Grade 8 flute exam in June though so she will...
Forum: General Chat 15 May 19, 08:29 AM
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Posted By Bugsy
Best of luck, I’m sure he will do great

Best of luck, I’m sure he will do great
Forum: General Chat 10 May 19, 05:13 PM
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Posted By Bugsy
I feel for them when they fail their tests. I...

I feel for them when they fail their tests. I failed 4 times and was petrified every test. I have probably driven close to 900k miles since passing so it didn’t affect me in the long run
Forum: General Chat 10 May 19, 11:53 AM
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Posted By Bugsy
Thats my Daughter home from her Advanced Higher...

Thats my Daughter home from her Advanced Higher Chemistry exam. She seems really pleased with it. So two out of the three went well.

She has Art Higher on the 24th but this doesnt count towards...
Forum: General Chat 4 May 19, 04:55 PM
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Posted By Bugsy
Yeah , she put Queen Margaret as first choice and...

Yeah , she put Queen Margaret as first choice and both her course choices are for Glasgow but she won’t find out about accommodation until after results day.

The walk from Murano isn’t too bad,...
Forum: General Chat 4 May 19, 04:08 PM
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Posted By Bugsy
We visited Cairncross and my DD has it as second...

We visited Cairncross and my DD has it as second choice.

There is a nice communal area with tables and a separated area at the back of this with a TV and games etc. In the main communal area...
Forum: General Chat 3 May 19, 03:01 PM
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Posted By Bugsy
My Daughter is too uptight to do this :) Her...

My Daughter is too uptight to do this :)

Her insurance is unconditional , but shes wanted to do Medicine for years and is so close. Although the one she feels she struggled in is Biology , medical...
Forum: General Chat 3 May 19, 12:58 PM
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Posted By Bugsy
Halfway through the exams now here. DD felt the...

Halfway through the exams now here. DD felt the Advanced Higher Biology was really difficult and contained a high proportion of problem solving rather than Knowledge. It seems that everyone in the...
Forum: General Chat 12 Apr 19, 02:17 PM
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Posted By Bugsy
I know in Scotland the fees are paid but any...

I know in Scotland the fees are paid but any living allowance is pretty poor. The maximum available is £7750 for anyone with a household income of under £21000 ( £5750 loan and £2k Bursary) but if...
Forum: General Chat 12 Apr 19, 02:00 PM
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Posted By Bugsy
My Daughter has firmed Glasgow conditional for...

My Daughter has firmed Glasgow conditional for medicine ( BBB) and insuranced ( is that a word?) Glasgow Unconditional for Pharmacology.

I was hoping that having an unconditional as insurance at...
Forum: General Chat 22 Mar 19, 12:14 PM
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Posted By Bugsy
This might sound like a daft question , but in...

This might sound like a daft question , but in England when you get an unconditional before you sit your A Levels can you fail them all and get into University without any A levels?

in Scotland...
Forum: General Chat 20 Mar 19, 12:29 PM
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Posted By Bugsy
It looks pretty certain that my DD will be going...

It looks pretty certain that my DD will be going to Glasgow University next year. She has a conditional offer ( BBB at Advanced Higher) for medicine and an unconditional for Pharmacology. She intends...
Forum: General Chat 23 Jan 19, 12:23 PM
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Posted By Bugsy
Mobile What is his preferred uni? The good thing...

What is his preferred uni?

The good thing for us it that Glasgow was her preference so she can now concentrate on getting her Advanced Higher results.
Forum: General Chat 23 Jan 19, 12:21 PM
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Posted By Bugsy
Mobile It’s normally later, some offers seem to have...

It’s normally later, some offers seem to have gone out from some uni’s but most offers go out in March I believe.

Fingers crossed for him
Forum: General Chat 22 Jan 19, 11:55 PM
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Posted By Bugsy
DD got an offer for Medicine from Glasgow. So...

DD got an offer for Medicine from Glasgow. So chuffed for her.

Looks like she is going to Glasgow whatever as her insurance choice is for there as well.
Forum: General Chat 18 Dec 18, 08:38 PM
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Posted By Bugsy
Just back from Aberdeen from my DD's medicine...

Just back from Aberdeen from my DD's medicine interview. She seemed to think it went quite well but she also thought that might be the relief talking.

She has had her Glasgow interview and now the...
Forum: General Chat 14 Dec 18, 03:12 PM
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Posted By Bugsy
Brilliant News :)

Brilliant News :)
Forum: General Chat 12 Dec 18, 10:46 AM
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Posted By Bugsy
Best of luck to him. My Daughter has her Glasgow...

Best of luck to him. My Daughter has her Glasgow interview today. Lots of nerves this morning. Ill let you know how she gets on.
Forum: General Chat 30 Nov 18, 09:15 PM
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Posted By Bugsy
That is a fair distance i used to visit some...

That is a fair distance i used to visit some customers in Wick and Thurso and it always struck me that when i got to the Kessock Bridge i still had 105 miles to go :omg:

The Glasgow Royal...
Forum: General Chat 30 Nov 18, 07:42 PM
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Posted By Bugsy
Wow, where do you live? are you going to the...

Wow, where do you live? are you going to the Glasgow one then staying in Aberdeen or going home then back out again.

My DD also has an Aberdeen interview ( got a rejection from Dundee) but hers...
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