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Archives for December 2008

Star In View
Happy New Year folks. This post has nothing to do with money saving, but I am sure some one out there will know which star is so very visible tinight and is right beside the moon, in Moira it is anyway. It looks spectacular from here, with the moon being so thin. Thanks
Best place to buy a garden shed?
Hi, I want to get a garden shed to store a lot of the bits and pieces that have built up over the years and things like books etc. Any advice on whats the best wood or a metal one? I was thinking of going for wood to cut down on condesation problems and maybe a size of 10x8 foot. Is there anyone who you know of that will…
Lottery - has anybody actually won any significant amounts?
Being the end of the year and having bought my lottery tickets for tonight I was wondering has anyone ever won anything significant on the lottery - irish or national? I buy about £15 of tickets a month on the national lottery and have won £20 over the year!! Should I still hold the faith, has anyone actually won? I know…
Where To Buy A Live Turkey In County Antrim?
Please do not put this thread in the pet section..... :DGenuine replys only....:D Does anyone know where I can buy a 'live' turkey to raise myself? I have pullets already and have own eggs but want to have a turkey for another area of the garden. I live in the Ballymena area. :D Genuine replys only.....:D
NIE rip off
hi all just got a letter in from those nice people from NIE saying my DD is going up from£37 to £86 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! what the heck !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! over 100% increace !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i could maybe look over it if we owed them a fortune but we are £245.00 in credit. Has anyone else had this…
Woolworths = yorkgate, is it still open?
Just wondered if this store is still open? Do they have much left?
Near Banbridge, NI - need a new front door
Does anyone know of a company who sell front doors. just wood nothing fancy? mine has buckled slightly and doesnt close properly and really need to get it foxed. it is locking etc but i'd rather get it fixed. it's the staple door with window as a side panel seen on a lot of developments from about 10 years ago. anybody…
Enniskillen For New Years Eve?
I heard a worrying rumour amongst some of my friends that we may be going to Enniskillen for New Years Eve, is it any good, are there any places people would recommend. Personally I have never rated the town as a place to go out to.
Catteries in Belfast
Hi there I was hoping I could ask you peeps a quick question- hubby and i are on a few days break next week, and we need to find a cheap cattery, etc for our kitty to stay..we live in the east of the city and was wondering if any of you know of any cheap 'cat hotels' in and around belfast :) we have been quoted £6 per…
Toymaster Lurgan Sale ??
Hi All, every year the Toymaster store in Lurgan has a 50% off all stock sale - we are usually able to pick up some brilliant bargains for my daughters birthday on 5th Jan - anyone know if they are having one this year ? If so, when does it start ? :confused: Ta Baz
Drayton manor from NI
Has any one been here from NI who did you book with was it an all in deal (ferry hotel themeprk) ?
ACCA courses in Northern Ireland?
Looking into this for my fiancee. Part time evening type study. Are these courses available in colleges/institutions in the North for mature students?
Harvey Norman Sofa's
Has anyone bought a suite from Harvey Norman? Was in yesterday looking at a few leather suites, was just wondering if anyone has bought one from there and how durable etc they are? Thanks in advance!
tattoo belfast type area
hiya looking to get a new tattoo. got my last one done in skinworks by jinx when i was 18 and didnt think to check out tatoo artists before i went. it was great though want to check out my other options. people are going to think i am mad but i want a fairy. not a tinkerbell style but a beautiful gorgeous piece of art…
Wanting a wall knocked down??
Hi. I am wanting to knock down the wall between my kitchen and dining room. I have no idea if it is a load bearing wall and am looking for someone to come out and have a look and give me a quote. Does anyone know someone in the Ballymena area? Thanks:money:
Shops conning customers paying in euro
Please can we post a list of shops who actively rip off customers regarding paying in Euro, indeed this could be compared to those stores who play fair. At this moment XE reports Live rates at 2008.12.28 16:18:56 UTC 1.00 EUR = 0.952599 GBP Euro United Kingdom Pounds 1 EUR = 0.952599 GBP 1 GBP = 1.04976 EUR Benetton in…
tv aerial
hi can anyone recommend a good aerial engineer,live in 3 storey house and top room and back room kids have freeview but can hardly get any channels.Live in east belfast.
H Samuel misselling insurance
My wife bought our son a good watch as part of his Christmas - she told me today she had taken 2 years insurance for around £14 which she was told would cover it if it was lost or damaged including scratching the face or if it needed a new strap which she was told would be around £40. I have just looked at the "policy" she…
Mid Sleeper Bed
Has anyone noticed these for sale locally - dont mind pine or metal ..... apart from Argos mainland have high delivery costs. Would also like to see before buying .... Thank you for any help!!!
are shops in Belfast city centre opened today?
Hi We are thinking of walking to Belfast city centre for a bit of a stroll today. Does anybody know if big shops like Debenhams etc are opened today? thanks

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