chickencam Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 He has my sympathy, tonsillitis is horrible. Most people think that it is just a sore throat but you feel so flu like too. Hope he feels better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Had an amazing day skiing yesterday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Why is 3 year old Harper Beckham still being carriesd or pushed around in a pushchair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Glad it's not just me wondering that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Dogmother Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 I think that sometimes people just do things because they are 'easier' rather than what's good for the child. There's a child in my street, he's 6, and is still pushed to school in a buggy because his mum doesn't want to 'waste time going at his speed' I used to get up earlier so that I codul enjoy the walk to school at Rosie's pace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Absolutely agree, there's something lovely about wandering along at toddler pace, looking at "stuff" and helping miscellaneous creepy crawlies across the road , rescuing worms from the pavement etc (or was that just me) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Absolutely agree, there's something lovely about wandering along at toddler pace, looking at "stuff" and helping miscellaneous creepy crawlies across the road , rescuing worms from the pavement etc (or was that just me) I do agree, it is lovely but not when you need to be somewhere. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 My house has been cold for the past couple of weeks, the boiler decided to break But, the plumbers have just left and have finished installing a shiney new boiler My house is warm again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 That's good news, that's a long time to have a cold house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I'm glad for you Fred. I hate being cold and knowing there's no hot bubbly bath to look forward to. First world problems I know but if we don't appreciate what we have then it's wasted. ES is living in Hokkaido in what is basically a shack. It has a wood burning stove but no hot water - at all! We try to be supportive by sending lots of thermal clothing. His girlfriend is visiting and has opted for a hotel room - I like her thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 21, 2015 Share Posted February 21, 2015 I don't blame her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 ED has still not heard anything, bar a request for her UMS a month or so ago, from her top uni choice Imperial College London Lots of her class mates have had interviews and their offers rejections but not her. She hasn't heard from Durham either and that's her second choice. I hate this waiting game, and so want to contact the unis but have heard this is a bad thing to do. She has two conditional offers from Bristol and Surrey. Hope she hears soon as March is looming and they tend to finish interviews by then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Well, I would hope no news is good news . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 A pipe that runs through the ceiling decided to leak. This happened: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Oh golly! Was it anything to do with your earlier boiler problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Oh golly! Was it anything to do with your earlier boiler problem? Nope, leaky toilet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I know of a couple of people who have had leaks after a new boiler was fitted because the new system is pressurised. Oh the joys of home ownership, hope you get is sorted soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Another ebay rant - a buyer placed the only bid on an item I was selling about half an hour before the auction ended on Friday night. I waited for payment, and waited ... and waited ... it's now Monday afternoon and I'm still waiting. I've looked back on the bidder's feedback, although it's 100% positive, actually reading some of the entries there are at least half a dozen entries over the last year saying the buyer didn't pay - how many times does someone not have to pay before they get kicked off Ebay? I've started to leave feedback for a bidder who doesn't pay now by saying "Negative Feedback - Buyer didn't pay - case opened via Ebay" - it helps other sellers if they care to look - it's not quite the same as leaving negative feedback as we can't leave negative feedback as such for a buyer, but I've found it helpful in this case that others have said the bidder didn't pay. Interestingly, I see we only have to wait two days (I'm sure it used to be four?) before opening a case for non-payment now - do you think it's too early? I have sent the bidder two invoices as asked him/her to get in touch if there is a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 I would say given feedback comments it is probably worth opening a case. I suppose they could have been away for the weekend or be waiting for payday at the end of the month but it sounds like they have form for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Just a quick bit of praise for Homestead Farm Supplies. I ordered some Nettex Ground Sanitising Powder from them a little while ago, and it never turned up. I thought that probably I'd just have to suck it up and buy some more, but when I emailed them they were brilliant and have sent me a replacement. I would recommend them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Just a quick bit of praise for Homestead Farm Supplies. I ordered some Nettex Ground Sanitising Powder from them a little while ago, and it never turned up. I thought that probably I'd just have to suck it up and buy some more, but when I emailed them they were brilliant and have sent me a replacement. I would recommend them. Is that the Homestead near me, in Marston St Lawrence? I know them well - lovely folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Another eBay moan, though maybe not the sellers fault... I ordered a HD Sports Camera (similar to GoPro) to take skiing this weekend. Waited three weeks for it to be delivered then got a note today saying the buyer had filled in incorrect duty information so I had to pay £15 to get it back from customs... Quite a lot for a £40 camera, especially as a student! At least I have it in time for skiing I guess. On a similar note (and probably why I'm a poor student), I bought myself a pair of skis, ski boots and poles on Friday! The skis should have been 79€, ski boots 65€ and poles 10€ and the guy in the shop said he would do the whole lot for €110, equivalent to £85. Hire is €28 a day and as my friends are coming for 3 days it makes sense to buy, especially as I'll be here for 4 years! Went out to the slopes all day Saturday and love them; only spent €11 on the ski pass for the day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Way to go Lewis, I loved your video of snowboarding/skiing I have just discovered that Batman is a province in Turkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Oh dear - need to wear my glasses more often - YS 13 did rugby today - came back a muddy mess. His thermal skin plus kit got put in the washing machine pronto - taking them out I realised the skin was one of my t shirts complete with dainty buttons. I now have a cross dressing son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...