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M4 weekend closure
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 20/05/2024 |
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
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 Just in case anyone is unaware (like us) you are diverted around Reading, J11-12. Not happy. The gantries were warning of it but we thought it was an accident which would have been cleared by the time....  ....more
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Council Tax
Posted by Capt Lightning on 14/03/2024 |
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Last reply RainMagnet
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Just got our council tax bill incl. water and sewrage for the coming year. It's up £130 a year. I wonder how much services will be cut too!.... ....more
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Original double skillet
Posted by jackie cassell on 26/04/2024 |
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Last reply jackie cassell
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I have a double skillet but I've lost the cook book I bought from the two ladies I bought it from anybody have any ideas of camping tomorrow first time in 5 years I need inspiration .... ....more
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Fridge magnets
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 08/05/2024 |
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Last reply jackie cassell
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Does anyone else collect them? I haven't bought many lately, but I bought one with our unusual German surname for OH. I also have 2 with our first names and a Fraser tartan one for my paternal an.... ....more
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CAMC app
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 16/05/2024 |
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
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Has stopped working. Is anyone else having problems? Uninstalled and reinstalled, still the same..... ....more
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Solo caravanning.
Posted by Musicman2 on 30/04/2024 |
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Last reply dk168
on 15/5/2024 |
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My wife died almost three years ago and since then I have been caravanning mostly on my own . I have a friend who was coming along sometimes but she has decided not to do so any more. I have a vintage.... ....more
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Law regarding pubs, food and dogs!
Posted by feeblecat on 08/07/2012 |
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Last reply dk168
on 13/5/2024 |
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What exactly is the law regarding dogs in pubs or places selling food. Please note I'm not looking for opinions on whether or not you like dogs around where food is being served.
I wis.... ....more
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Road tax vs B&B
Posted by Capt Lightning on 09/05/2024 |
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Last reply Colin21
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Just received my vehicle tax reminder £345! Maybe it's just as well I haven't bought a new van costing more than £40k.
Now every time I suggest that the cost of having the camper.... ....more
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Cuprinol paint
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 08/05/2024 |
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
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Bought a light blue for the shed and arbour. Wish I had read the reviews, it's like water! OH distinctly unimpressed. Any recommendations?.... ....more
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Burren drive by
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 18/04/2024 |
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
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In relation to a funeral, OHs old friend, it's in London, not Ireland, he wasn't Irish...any idea?.... ....more
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First bat of the year
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 12/04/2024 |
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Last reply iank01
on 02/5/2024 |
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Just seen 2, yippee. Love bats. We have been here for more than 40 years and they always appear. .... ....more
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Yumove
Posted by gailbonney on 12/04/2024 |
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Last reply gailbonney
on 01/5/2024 |
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Just had our nearly 10 yr old retriever at vet for annual booster. The vet mentioned that she has some arthritis in her left knee. Hips still good ( phew) The vet recommended starting her on Yumove. A.... ....more
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Smart TVs
Posted by ZolaBuddy on 29/04/2024 |
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Last reply Dave and Cyn
on 30/4/2024 |
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I have spent almost 30 years in the IT industry, and so am familiar with a lot of technical terms and practices in the corporate sector.
However, what I find ever more bewildering is how ov.... ....more
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Two nights I never want to repeat!
Posted by Pixie_Hez on 16/04/2024 |
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Last reply Fiona W
on 30/4/2024 |
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We are away in the caravan at the minute, up in Lancashire, and the wind has been like nothing I have ever experienced before. The last two nights I have barely slept because of the shuddering of the .... ....more
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Water charges
Posted by JoannaLesley on 26/04/2024 |
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
on 29/4/2024 |
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We got our annual water bill yesterday. They (Anglia Water) tell us that we have used 6% less water than in the previous year, but they are putting up our monthly payments by 27%!
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M6 toll
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 07/04/2024 |
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Last reply jackie cassell
on 27/4/2024 |
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That has shot up in price! £12.90. They are having a giraffe. And Mrs sat nav kept telling us to turn off at every junction.What was that about?.... ....more
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Oh dear!
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 21/04/2024 |
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
on 22/4/2024 |
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On the A127 earlier, on our way to Rochford. Very slow traffic. A low profile car had hit a huge pothole which had taken his tyre right off .... ....more
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Message from Ebay seller..
Posted by Capt Lightning on 16/04/2024 |
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Last reply lidds0
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In Feb, this year, I bought a new wheel for my wheelbarrow. Of course, everyone wants instant feedback on your purchase, so I said that the wheel was OK, but since the hub was narrower than the origi.... ....more
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24 carrot gold found in farm field
Posted by Mrs. Bonce on 15/04/2024 |
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Last reply Mrs. Bonce
on 15/4/2024 |
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On the news....I give up. I suppose the colour is somewhat similar........ ....more
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Car insurance
Posted by Newtoabbey on 20/03/2024 |
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Last reply Francais
on 13/4/2024 |
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My Insurance is not due for renewal until October but as I am over 80 yrs I am looking around for an Insurance Company that I might be able to afford when the time comes to renew
If anyone has a.... ....more
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