The Dogmother Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Great news CM Madam has decided on Zoology, looking at Edinburgh, although I think that's her dad's influence as he studied there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Good choice . Bet that's hard to get into but I'm sure she'll do it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Fingers crossed, and it's a direct train from here too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Much cheaper to fly although you do have to able to get to the airport first. My DS flies from Bristol which is about 50 miles from us but has good train and bus links. It always seems daft to go 50 miles in the wrong direction but the journey is quicker and more interesting and is just over half the cost of the direct train. This even takes into account the transfers at each end, he has another 50 mile journey to St Andrews once he gets to Edinburgh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 Thanks Liz, I'll look into it, although the problem would be getting to the airport this end as I won't always be able to give her a lift if I am at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Fingers crossed, and it's a direct train from here too. Direct train? Get her a young persons railcard. I (once) managed to get from Derby to St Pancras for the expensive sum of 5p! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 She has one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Look out for offers for railcards that last a couple of years, usually good value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I had a great day today. I volunteered to help go through boxes and boxes of books from a library that needs to be reorganised. Some of the books were fascinating and some were utterly boring. When I'm in the right frame of mind I can spend hours tidying and catalogueing stuff and today I was in the right frame of mind. An added extra it was near the top of a tall building with views right across London. Definitely taking my camera when I go back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Sounds right up my street We had a great day yesterday at ED's graduation in Bristol, can't believe that it is three years since she first went. It was lovely to spend the day with her, we went for a relaxed lunch with her and the. The ceremony which was very well done and not too long winded considering the 350 or so law graduate names to be read out. I didn't envy the chancellor her job because there were an enormous number of Far Eastern names, she must have practiced in advance. ED said that you could submit a pronunciation guide in advance. When you have three children it is so nice from time to time just to spend a whole day with just one of them, it was very much her well earned day and she enjoyed it. She is off for a holiday around Europe with friends for the next three weeks then real life starts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Well done to DD, CM! I remember the jump from A Level to Uni being massive, let alone vet school! Glad R has decided on something animally, C - a friend on my course started Zoology but switched to Animal Science after a year, if she needs any help tell her to message me. Flying to Uni can be a pain but can be cheap enough if you book early as you'll know term dates in advance, my flight back in September is £4.98! I sat my Genetics exam 3 times and still haven't passed (along with 6 other people) - ours are Oral exams so he can really grill us. Will have to get another date and go back for that in August along with Microbiology which I ran out of time for (because of Genetics!) but I passed all the others. I'm currently in Sri Lanka with the family, have loads of photos so might start another thread with some Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Well done to DD, CM! I remember the jump from A Level to Uni being massive, let alone vet school! I sat my Genetics exam 3 times and still haven't passed (along with 6 other people) - ours are Oral exams so he can really grill us. Will have to get another date and go back for that in August along with Microbiology which I ran out of time for (because of Genetics!) but I passed all the others. Good luck with the exams Lewis, how many retakes/sits are you allowed? I can't believe the year has gone by so quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 On a run this morning, I came across some fly tipped rubbish - a load of household items, toys, shoes etc. Thought there might be a name & address on an Amazon box but no. Luckily, though, the culprit wasn't the brightest - I found Job Centre paperwork with a name and National Insurance number plus something else with both their kids' full names on it. Took photos, took the paperwork home and phoned the Council. Hoping for a call from the warden soon. A fine of up to £200 beckons . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Well done ANH!!! Fly tipping and litter really make me cross, yet some people seem to find it perfectly acceptable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Good work ANH I hate fly tippers too. Nice to be able to send some rubbish back to them!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 We're allowed to sit exams 3 times, anything more than that has to be requested and approved by the Rector. Unlike UK universities, we're not capped at 40% for resits but our pass mark is 50 or 60% so while it sounds strange, it's not uncommon to have to re-sit exams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Phil's dad passed peacefully last night after 3 years of illness, so a relief all round. May he rest now at last, whole and free from his mortal shackles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 I'm very sorry to hear that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Sad news It is horrible to watch someone suffer over a long period, may he rest in peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groovychook Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 So sorry to hear your news xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Very sorry - hugs. Ali x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Sorry to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Sorry to hear it, thinking of you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 Sorry to hear that DM, may he rest in peace. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 26, 2015 Share Posted July 26, 2015 YS is going to Skye for a couple of nights camping with some Uni friends. He's supposed to be getting a train at 7pm to Stirling this evening. It's now 5.45pm. He hasn't started even thinking about what he'll need to take with him . And he's expecting to fit in having his tea before he goes . I'm already planning for a long weekend in Athens we've got booked for October . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
