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  • lostinrates
    lostinrates Posts: 55,283 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    silvercar wrote: »
    Not me, I didn't know it existed.

    Oopssorry!
  • silvercar
    silvercar Posts: 49,582 Ambassador
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    lostinrates wrote: »
    Oopssorry!

    No worries.

    I looked at the trustmark website for plumbers and didn't recognise any of the names in my area. i think its really a site of the big guys to pay for advertising in the hope of getting business.
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  • vivatifosi
    vivatifosi Posts: 18,746 Forumite
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    silvercar wrote: »
    No worries.

    I looked at the trustmark website for plumbers and didn't recognise any of the names in my area. i think its really a site of the big guys to pay for advertising in the hope of getting business.

    I thought the same re plumbers silvercar, but the electricians, P&Ds etc near me are smaller. I'm lucky, if I want a general builder I call my dad, for painting and decorating my brother, for alarm fitting my b-i-l, for electrics my cousin, plumbing my dad, for gas engineer my cousin's husband, for scaffolding my uncle....
    Please stay safe in the sun and learn the A-E of melanoma: A = asymmetry, B = irregular borders, C= different colours, D= diameter, larger than 6mm, E = evolving, is your mole changing? Most moles are not cancerous, any doubts, please check next time you visit your GP.
  • misskool
    misskool Posts: 12,832 Forumite
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    I feel the need to be a part of viva's family. Spent more money on shopping again. MSE isn't really money saving for me currently.
  • vivatifosi
    vivatifosi Posts: 18,746 Forumite
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    misskool wrote: »
    I feel the need to be a part of viva's family. Spent more money on shopping again. MSE isn't really money saving for me currently.

    It is very handy missk. When people tell me what the proper price is for something my response is almost always "How much?!?!" I'm really lucky, for most things I tend to pay for materials only.

    I'd gladly loan you a relly or two, but sadly they aren't near you. They are all near me:D. Oh, except my cousin the carpet fitter. Who lives in Melbourne Australia.
    Please stay safe in the sun and learn the A-E of melanoma: A = asymmetry, B = irregular borders, C= different colours, D= diameter, larger than 6mm, E = evolving, is your mole changing? Most moles are not cancerous, any doubts, please check next time you visit your GP.
  • lemonjelly
    lemonjelly Posts: 8,014 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker Mortgage-free Glee!
    So much to catch up on!

    Briefly, I have been advised that unless you're doing in excess of 20k miles a year, a deisel isn't cheaper.

    Regarding the anti freeze in the car, i forget now. However, if it is the windscreen washer bit, take care not to put too much in there! Biggest clogger of windscreen wash filters is too much antifreeze/de-icer. It builds up into a jelly & blocks your windscreen washers.

    All thoughts & good wishes to The Inspector. I miss him....

    I'm still reading "Citizens"... I'm halfway, it is still 1789, the terror has yet to commence...
    It's getting harder & harder to keep the government in the manner to which they have become accustomed.
  • SingleSue
    SingleSue Posts: 11,718 Forumite
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    Does anyone remember when I said eldest had been nominated for two awards at school?

    Well last night it was the awards night and he won both awards! Best Achievement/effort in RE and Resistant materials.

    So proud of him.
    We made it! All three boys have graduated, it's been hard work but it shows there is a possibility of a chance of normal (ish) life after a diagnosis (or two) of ASD. It's not been the easiest route but I am so glad I ignored everything and everyone and did my own therapies with them.
    Eldests' EDS diagnosis 4.5.10, mine 13.1.11 eekk - now having fun and games as a wheelchair user.
  • lostinrates
    lostinrates Posts: 55,283 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    edited 8 December 2010 at 10:38AM
    SingleSue wrote: »
    Does anyone remember when I said eldest had been nominated for two awards at school?

    Well last night it was the awards night and he won both awards! Best Achievement/effort in RE and Resistant materials.

    So proud of him.


    Hurruh! :beer::beer:...


    More good news...

    my chicken ran up to me when I opened the back door clucking and asking sweetly for a carry and then breakfast :j:j

    edit: more good news...a plumber called back!!!! He's going to come and see me this after noon! Today is looking like a great day indeed.
  • michaels
    michaels Posts: 29,122 Forumite
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    vivatifosi wrote: »
    I thought the same re plumbers silvercar, but the electricians, P&Ds etc near me are smaller. I'm lucky, if I want a general builder I call my dad, for painting and decorating my brother, for alarm fitting my b-i-l, for electrics my cousin, plumbing my dad, for gas engineer my cousin's husband, for scaffolding my uncle....

    Viv, should my extension ever escape the the Kafkaesque castle that is the local planning department you and I may need to become very good friends.

    misskool wrote: »
    I feel the need to be a part of viva's family. Spent more money on shopping again. MSE isn't really money saving for me currently.

    Miss K, they have been calling for you on GIOL - JM is hot but it just isn't the same since the days of you, Tim and Simon.
    I think....
  • Davesnave
    Davesnave Posts: 34,741 Forumite
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    Fantastically good news, Sue and Lir...:j though don't count your plumbers till they've patched! xmas-smiley-010.gif
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