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Declined online payments
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 05/07/2023 |
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
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 Trying to buy a map from Dash4it and my payment has been declined, both by their payment company and PayPal. Has anyone else had this happen, did you resolve it? If so, how? Payment for shopping, fuel....  ....more
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A 30 Closure West Cornwall
Posted by TheOldDears on 16/06/2023 |
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Last reply Colin21
on 05/7/2023 |
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A heads up to anyone travelling West of Bodmin on the A30 this weekend. The Chiverton Cross roundabout will be completely closed over this weekend from 8pm tonight - Friday. The roun.... ....more
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Why won`t sites respond to emails?
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 02/07/2023 |
29 Replies
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
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When there are a number of our type of sites in a relatively small area I tend to email all of them and respond to the one who replies. What is the point of having an email address if they won't .... ....more
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The house in Far Forest
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 22/06/2023 |
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Last reply iank01
on 04/7/2023 |
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East of Cleobury Mortimer. Walked down a track, then a path and came upon a lovely old stone house which was abandoned, plus abandoned car and caravan. I was looking for a girl in a red cloak and a wo.... ....more
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So I went to the Spar for coffee ...
Posted by arthurdent on 28/06/2023 |
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Last reply hartfordxxl100
on 03/7/2023 |
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... and the decent powdery instant stuff was £7.70 for 100g. Instant ! £7.70 ! 100g !
Is it me ?.... ....more
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Mystified
Posted by iank01 on 29/06/2023 |
56 Replies
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Last reply TraceyD
on 03/7/2023 |
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In the UK we have thousands of dogs waiting to be rescued at places like SPCA etc looking for homes, but people rescue dogs from far off countries. I simply cannot understand the logic? Is it a case.... ....more
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Diesel Prices
Posted by Rod+Ali on 03/05/2023 |
92 Replies
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Last reply saxo1
on 02/7/2023 |
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How does the cost of Diesel compare with that of petrol in your area ?
Here in Perth it varies between 12 and 18 pence a litre more than petrol.
While in Galashiels (Scottish Bor.... ....more
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The Ubiquitous Phone App
Posted by CyberCynth on 29/05/2023 |
64 Replies
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Last reply Monty15
on 28/6/2023 |
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I have just been reading on a different thread about car parking charges being cashless in future.
Apps for parking - whatever next? Almost everything I do nowadays seems to involve someon.... ....more
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No More 3G Kindles - Who Knew?
Posted by lidds0 on 25/06/2023 |
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Last reply lidds0
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We mostly use our WiFi/ 3G Kindles at home, so have been merrily downloading books and checking daily deals etc without thinking too much about it.
When away from home, I've often wond.... ....more
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Glasgow LEZ
Posted by Fiona W on 16/06/2023 |
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Last reply Colin21
on 24/6/2023 |
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The Low Emission Zone in Glasgow is now in place, inside the M-way ring route. Diesel vehicles must be registered after Sept 2015, and petrol vehicles registered from 2006 onwards.
I mention it .... ....more
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State pension
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 12/04/2023 |
86 Replies
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Last reply Oswestry Ed
on 23/6/2023 |
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Mine isn't due yet, but OH's is in the bank today and it's the same as last month's. I thought they were going up? Does anyone know why?.... ....more
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CAMC survey 2023
Posted by Fiona W on 21/06/2023 |
10 Replies
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
on 23/6/2023 |
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I assume all CAMC members got an email yesterday inviting us to tell us about your leisure vehicle [motorhome, caravan etc] and get your chance to win one of eight prizes. Woo hoo, the chance of a p.... ....more
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Bird down chimney
Posted by zodd on 20/06/2023 |
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Last reply Hedgehugger
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10 days ago we had a bird fall down 1 of our chimneys,It's still alive but not making a lot of noise apart from a bit of flapping.We don't have an open fire or a wood burner or even an old s.... ....more
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Waiting for God
Posted by starcraft on 27/05/2023 |
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Last reply starcraft
on 19/6/2023 |
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Rapidly approaching fourscore years and ten with many health issues, I find my tolerance level dropping every day.
I reside in an adapted bungalow in a remote Suffolk village where life should be.... ....more
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Sold my car, now what?
Posted by jsparkes201148 on 18/06/2023 |
5 Replies
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Last reply clbewi
on 19/6/2023 |
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Looks like I’ve sold my car privately, it has a private plate but I still have original plates.
So when money changes hands I’m not sure what to do next. Can I just put the original plates on and.... ....more
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Thunderbolt and lightning
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 12/06/2023 |
15 Replies
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Last reply Colin21
on 16/6/2023 |
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Very very frightening here just north of Ellesmere, Shropshire. Has anyone else got or had a storm? We thought it would pass to the south but not so. All ehu unplugged..... ....more
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Trustee Account
Posted by jsparkes201148 on 13/06/2023 |
5 Replies
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Last reply Dot P
on 15/6/2023 |
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Anyone had any experience of setting up a Trustee Account for an Adult ?
Solicitor told us to just ask our Bank, but Santander say it must be done through a solicitor..... ....more
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Fuel prices
Posted by Newtoabbey on 14/06/2023 |
2 Replies
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Last reply blueexpo97
on 15/6/2023 |
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Wow??
Couldn’t believe my eyes Diesel cheaper than Petrol at Asda
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Selling a car privately
Posted by jsparkes201148 on 08/06/2023 |
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Last reply jsparkes201148
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If I advertise and sell my car privately, what do I do about insurance for potential buyers wanting a test drive ?.... ....more
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Stops en-route to Southampton
Posted by feeblecat on 13/06/2023 |
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Last reply daveyjp
on 13/6/2023 |
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Hi we will be travelling from Scotland to Southampton. Travelling with friends who will be in a separate car. Trying to work out rest stops as meeting places. First service station will be at Tebay.... ....more
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