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wishing for next trip
Posted by pendywooley on 28/10/2022 |
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Last reply pendywooley
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 Early September due to a farm dog greeting mine, I was knocked over and now have a fracture in my knee. It's a tibial plateau fracture, which means a cast from thigh to knee. The cast was chang....  ....more
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Woodpecker
Posted by Capt Lightning on 28/10/2022 |
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Last reply Colin21
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Recently I've been hearing a loud knocking sound coming from somewhere in the garden. Yesterday, I discovered a greater spotted woodpecker 'attacking' an old nest box on one of the as.... ....more
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Bounced cheques
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 24/10/2022 |
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Last reply daveyjp
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Does anyone know why a cheque would bounce? we gave cheques to OH's niece and nephew, plenty of money in our bank account, SIL has just told us that they have bounced. Now have to wait for their .... ....more
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Irish psssport
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 20/10/2022 |
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Last reply heath63
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Not for me, OH already has one. His nephew who was born in UK has the idea that he could get one based on his mother's place of birth. He thinks it will make it easier to go and live abroad. does.... ....more
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Car woes
Posted by starcraft on 22/09/2022 |
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Last reply starcraft
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What a nightmare!
We travelled to a Norfolk campsite towing our small trailer containing the tent and accessories with our beloved 2003 Rover 45 1.8 CVT auto which we have owned for the past six .... ....more
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Capital Gains Tax (Property)Advice Please
Posted by lidds0 on 09/10/2022 |
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Last reply badger54
on 14/10/2022 |
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We currently occupy and own our own home but wish to move and have seen a property we like. If we purchase another property as our private residence before selling our existing property, will we subse.... ....more
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Creeslough, Donegal garage explosion
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 08/10/2022 |
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
on 08/10/2022 |
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Terrible news from Ireland..... ....more
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A14 roadworks
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 07/10/2022 |
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
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Are there lane closures ATM between the A505 and A11?.... ....more
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Mail delivery times..
Posted by Capt Lightning on 05/10/2022 |
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Last reply Colin21
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As you see, I live in N.E. Scotland and make good use of mail order.
On the 24th Sept, I ordered a small item from a supplier in the Midlands. It was sent (in a small padded bag)the next d.... ....more
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Dublin ,Irish Ferry Trip
Posted by ZIZAG on 01/10/2022 |
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Last reply ZIZAG
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Just came back from a Week's Holiday in County Dublin .
Thursday 22nd to 29th September
Travelled ,From Holyhead 14:10hrs to Dublin .
On Irish Ferries .
Outward journey on the.... ....more
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A64 to Scarborough closure
Posted by cliffbrown on 02/10/2022 |
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Last reply Mick S.
on 04/10/2022 |
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Hi all anyone going to Scarborough next weekend should avoid the A64 as it will be closed both ways from Friday 7th until it's done closure is due to bridge repair near Seamer Google it!.... ....more
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Electric fires
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 04/10/2022 |
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Last reply Mick S.
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Ours has finally given up the ghost, can anyone recommend one? Free standing, black or dark wood surround, approx. 90cm wide, 70 high, 20 deep, with little shelves at the sides. Not a combined TV stan.... ....more
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Selling on eBay
Posted by iank01 on 30/09/2022 |
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Last reply iank01
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I have not used eBay to sell anything for a few year, but recently advertised 2 x tyres. A buyer and myself agreed on a price and it was cash on collection after the buyer had inspected the tyres and.... ....more
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Back from the Netherlands.
Posted by Capt Lightning on 19/09/2022 |
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Last reply bessie500
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I no longer fear hell, I've been through Schiphol airport. In my working life, I've passed through Schiphol hundreds of times, but this experience has put me off - perhaps not for ever, bu.... ....more
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Getting work done in the house
Posted by JoannaLesley on 24/09/2022 |
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Last reply Mitchamitri
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Last March we had discussions with a local builder (one man business, we have used him before) about some changes to our bathroom. He said he was busy all last year, so we verbally agreed to have the .... ....more
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Quiet place for Guy Fawkes night needed
Posted by samtheman on 18/09/2022 |
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Last reply Colin21
on 28/9/2022 |
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We have a dog who is terrified of fireworks and need to find somewhere for the Friday to Sunday of Bonfire weekend.
We are Somerset based and would like a pub / hotel within a couple of h.... ....more
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APCOA Parking
Posted by urbster on 07/09/2022 |
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Last reply Monty15
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I have been taking my Mother to hospital appointments on a regular basis , the parking as in most hospitals theses days is a nightmare to say the least ( you know sick people are meant to take the bus.... ....more
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Is this a scam or what
Posted by gray871 on 18/11/2021 |
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Last reply colinlob
on 23/9/2022 |
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Hi all
Looks like I will be going shopping for a new car & caravan as I’ve just received a letter from a Jarod Dawson the director of PM Capital in Australia informing me someone with same .... ....more
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R.I.P. HM QE II
Posted by dk168 on 08/09/2022 |
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
on 23/9/2022 |
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Thanks for everything!
DK .... ....more
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Missing link (!)
Posted by Gram on 19/09/2022 |
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Last reply Gram
on 19/9/2022 |
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Just realised that a one-time addition/link button used to be shown among the View Profile/Reply/Quote/Report Post list which appears on the banner of your post once posted; this link button .... ....more
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