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Forum: Christmas 15 Oct 23, 03:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,401
Posted By Michyloulou
Some great ideas here -I might suggest the mobile...

Some great ideas here -I might suggest the mobile phone number one for our fair. The only other things I can think of is Face Painting (my friend does amazing face painting for parties & school...
Forum: General Chat 7 Oct 23, 01:02 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 11,261
Posted By Michyloulou
I’m a bit late here but eldest DD will hopefully...

I’m a bit late here but eldest DD will hopefully start Uni in 2024. So far we’ve looked at Reading Uni, and are going to have a look at York in the next couple of weeks. She’s also currently...
Forum: General Chat 7 Sep 23, 11:08 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,560
Posted By Michyloulou
A colleague did this just a month before we broke...

A colleague did this just a month before we broke up for school holidays. She is going through other life changes (divorce), morale at work is generally not good, so she decided to hand her notice...
Forum: General Chat 2 Sep 23, 09:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,017
Posted By Michyloulou
Hi Mrs Brown, it’s such a fantastic opportunity...

Hi Mrs Brown, it’s such a fantastic opportunity and DS has loved it both times. Sadly he can’t do a 3rd year as they don’t allow it, and also his placement will not end in time. He has however...
Forum: General Chat 2 Sep 23, 04:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,017
Posted By Michyloulou
This year DS flew out on Sat 10th June and...

This year DS flew out on Sat 10th June and started at Disney on Monday 12th. He is actually flying back tonight (we’re collecting him from Gatwick tomorrow morning and then dropping him off for his...
Forum: General Chat 27 Aug 23, 12:52 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 14,616
Posted By Michyloulou
It’s bad enough walking past someone smoking a...

It’s bad enough walking past someone smoking a cigarette, but the vapes seem worse giving off a huge cloud to walk through. They smell so sickly too. I think they should only be available on...
Forum: General Chat 5 Aug 23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,210
Posted By Michyloulou
Just boring ones for me: Tesco (to reserve next...

Just boring ones for me:
Tesco (to reserve next weekly delivery slot).
M&S, H&M for school uniform & casual clothing for my girls.
Pandora - ordering part of eldest DD’s birthday present...
Forum: Pre-Trip Reports 19 Jul 23, 10:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 669
Posted By Michyloulou
Congratulations to you both - an anniversary trip...

Congratulations to you both - an anniversary trip sounds wonderful! I’m still trying to convince DH for a trip on our 30th anniversary (in a couple of years!). Can’t wait to follow your trip...
Forum: Reports and Reviews for Dining and Restaurants 19 Jul 23, 09:52 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 28,902
Posted By Michyloulou
Lovely to see another report from you! Well done...

Lovely to see another report from you! Well done for keeping in budget - not easy over there!
Forum: General Chat 9 Jul 23, 10:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,827
Posted By Michyloulou
As others have said, initially you need GP...

As others have said, initially you need GP referral for a consultation. If surgery is recommended (as an example), you then call Bupa to pre-authorise your treatment. At this point they would tell...
Forum: General Chat 11 Jun 23, 08:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,216
Posted By Michyloulou
Also re medical insurance, DS bought some as the...

Also re medical insurance, DS bought some as the Disney Insurance they have to take isn’t very generous in terms of coverage (about $500,000). Most UK insurances offer £10M+. The UK Insurance also...
Forum: General Chat 11 Jun 23, 07:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,216
Posted By Michyloulou
Your daughter will have a fab time. My son...

Your daughter will have a fab time. My son departed Gatwick yesterday for his 2nd summer placement. Last year he worked in a restaurant, this year he’s been told he’s working on a ride in HS (Toy...
Forum: General Chat 19 Mar 23, 07:13 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,141
Posted By Michyloulou
Happened to us over New Year down in Southampton...

Happened to us over New Year down in Southampton (while visiting both in-laws who were both in hospital at the time). Cost £75 for a new tyre. DH put in a claim, like others have said the Council...
Forum: General Chat 7 Mar 23, 10:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,387
Posted By Michyloulou
Thank you so much BuzzBuzz, and lovely to hear...

Thank you so much BuzzBuzz, and lovely to hear your in-laws are happy. We have a flat garden, so no issue there. I think our main issue would be demolishing an old garage as I believe the roof is...
Forum: General Chat 7 Mar 23, 06:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,387
Posted By Michyloulou
Thank you EssexSue ☺️

Thank you EssexSue ☺️
Forum: General Chat 7 Mar 23, 05:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,387
Posted By Michyloulou
The only reason I didn’t mention this idea at the...

The only reason I didn’t mention this idea at the weekend to FIL is because I’d only just really thought of it, and also didn’t want to get his hopes up if it’s not viable.
Forum: General Chat 7 Mar 23, 05:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,387
Posted By Michyloulou
Granny Annexe recommendations

Hello, just a bit of background first as I haven’t been present on here much recently due to 2023 not getting off to a good start. Both in-laws were admitted to hospital over the new year - FIL...
Forum: General Chat 28 Feb 23, 02:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,707
Posted By Michyloulou
So sorry to hear this - I know you say it was...

So sorry to hear this - I know you say it was your decision, but still sad after all those years.
It’s great that you’re still on amicable terms, and that is so important for your children.
I wish...
Forum: General Chat 29 Nov 22, 11:06 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,273
Posted By Michyloulou
That’s great to hear….there’s hope for me then! ...

That’s great to hear….there’s hope for me then! I had seen reference to this via GMB communications, but nothing announced directly by our school, and i’ve not heard any other TA’s mention it. We...
Forum: General Chat 29 Nov 22, 09:19 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 8,273
Posted By Michyloulou
Hello, fellow TA here - i’ve heard absolutely...

Hello, fellow TA here - i’ve heard absolutely nothing about this in our school. Is this pay award for all schools or only if you’re in a Local Authority run school (the school I am in is an...
Forum: General Chat 20 Nov 22, 08:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,399
Posted By Michyloulou
Well done, you are a very talented lady. ...

Well done, you are a very talented lady. Absolutely love it!
Forum: General Chat 17 Nov 22, 09:43 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,447
Posted By Michyloulou
The kids prefer Heroes and Celebrations. Eldest...

The kids prefer Heroes and Celebrations. Eldest DD loves the chocolate eclairs in the Heroes tub, so as Sainsburys recently had a bag of eclairs on Nectar price for 77p, I’ve purchased and will add...
Forum: General Chat 30 Oct 22, 09:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,796
Posted By Michyloulou
We’ve just renewed with BT, but have opted out of...

We’ve just renewed with BT, but have opted out of all TV & phone, but we’re going to get a Freeview box instead. The kids don’t really watch much TV and myself & DH mainly watch terrestrial channels...
Forum: Christmas 30 Oct 22, 11:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,014
Posted By Michyloulou
Oh that’s brilliant! I’d be delighted if I...

Oh that’s brilliant! I’d be delighted if I received something like that! x
Forum: Christmas 30 Oct 22, 11:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,128
Posted By Michyloulou
Both my Mum and in-laws give us money to put...

Both my Mum and in-laws give us money to put towards something we want, and money for our 4 children now that they are not so little. My mum usually sends up a little gift too, like a selection box...
Forum: General Chat 30 Oct 22, 11:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,126
Posted By Michyloulou
I confess I don’t know much about art (other than...

I confess I don’t know much about art (other than whether I like a piece or not), but what a lovely way to give back and support budding artists and charities. I hope the artwork brings you much joy...
Forum: General Chat 30 Oct 22, 11:03 AM
Replies: 2,324
Views: 126,959
Posted By Michyloulou
Feeling poorly after covid booster. 🙁

Feeling poorly after covid booster. 🙁
Forum: Offers, Discounts, Codes, Cashback and UK Shopping 27 Oct 22, 03:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,953
Posted By Michyloulou
I’m not making any promises I can’t keep! ;-)

I’m not making any promises I can’t keep! ;-)
Forum: Offers, Discounts, Codes, Cashback and UK Shopping 27 Oct 22, 12:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,953
Posted By Michyloulou
Update: DH had a message on the driver’s...

Update: DH had a message on the driver’s Whatsapp group saying the discount starts tomorrow!
Forum: Christmas 24 Oct 22, 11:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,905
Posted By Michyloulou
I’m the same, from the start of October I add a...

I’m the same, from the start of October I add a couple of non-perishables to a heavy-duty shopping bag which is kept out of the way in my conservatory. So far i’ve got a tub of Heroes, some...
Forum: Offers, Discounts, Codes, Cashback and UK Shopping 23 Oct 22, 09:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,953
Posted By Michyloulou
Thanks Scully & Di5ney, unfortunately i’ve just...

Thanks Scully & Di5ney, unfortunately i’ve just tried this & it didn’t work. DH has said he’s got a feeling that the discount period may not have started yet. He’s going to ask again at work. ...
Forum: Offers, Discounts, Codes, Cashback and UK Shopping 20 Oct 22, 08:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,953
Posted By Michyloulou
Thank you, 🤞it works when I next go shopping! ...

Thank you, 🤞it works when I next go shopping! Are you also able to use the discount online?
Forum: Offers, Discounts, Codes, Cashback and UK Shopping 18 Oct 22, 07:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 658
Posted By Michyloulou
Thanks 68nic, i’ve tried on there - they have...

Thanks 68nic, i’ve tried on there - they have AF1, but she needs AF1 Shadow (a slightly different style). She has previously had the AF1 but feels they are too narrow.
DD is asking me to buy a...
Forum: Offers, Discounts, Codes, Cashback and UK Shopping 17 Oct 22, 11:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 658
Posted By Michyloulou
Women’s Nike Air Force ‘Shadow’ in Black

Does anyone work for JD Sports or other sportswear retailers?
DD has wide feet and has these in white & has found them to be really comfortable. She wants a pair in black (size 6) but we can’t seem...
Forum: Offers, Discounts, Codes, Cashback and UK Shopping 17 Oct 22, 11:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,953
Posted By Michyloulou
M&S Staff Discount on Sparks Card

Just wondering if there are any M&S employees on here who can confirm.
DH is an HGV driver, employed by DHL but solely sub-contracted to M&S. They have been told by Management that M&S have...
Forum: General Chat 15 Oct 22, 04:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,368
Posted By Michyloulou
My 16-year old DD had about 6 friends for a...

My 16-year old DD had about 6 friends for a gathering in the garden. I provided pizzas, crisps, dips, soft drinks & some Schloer for them to ‘toast’ with. I wasn’t prepared to provide any alcoholic...
Forum: General Chat 6 Oct 22, 10:28 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 8,136
Posted By Michyloulou
Like Jonsgirl80, I would discuss with my kids,...

Like Jonsgirl80, I would discuss with my kids, but not generally outside of this. In fact the other day when my shirty teenage daughter was moaning that she wants more money from me, I actually gave...
Forum: General Chat 3 Oct 22, 10:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 951
Posted By Michyloulou
We’ve just had a new double oven from AO.com -...

We’ve just had a new double oven from AO.com - they had plenty with legs that could be hidden by a plinth (although ours doesn’t have legs). Ours is just a basic double oven, it has 4.5/5 reviews...
Forum: General Chat 24 Sep 22, 08:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,930
Posted By Michyloulou
Just had to order a new double oven today after...

Just had to order a new double oven today after our 14 year-old one stopped working last week. I ordered through AO and have used them before when I ordered a new washing machine & tumble dryer a...
Forum: General Chat 20 Sep 22, 11:19 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 12,473
Posted By Michyloulou
I can’t believe so many people think it’s ok to...

I can’t believe so many people think it’s ok to expect you to look after their children. Just because you don’t work doesn’t mean you don’t have other commitments, or actually want to become a...
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