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Savvybunny2009

I dont have a Next credit account bunbun, just a normal Next account. When you sign up you have the option to not be credit checked for the credit account albeit in tiny writing with the smallest checkbox in the world. Didn't want a credit check or a credit limit as I like to pay immediately.

Only problem is that you cant get delivery to store, you cannot use gift cards online and you aren't eligible for VIP slots.

Was quite disappointed looking at their autumn/winter collection online yesterday, usually their kids collection is stunning but I think they didn't do very well this year for the toddlers.

elysia2003

I got a slot but 99% of the time buy homewares in the sale - things that would be out of my price range otherwise. DD has enough clothes until her next spurt. I'm disappointed the trousers and coat didn't fit as that would mean her school uniform for next Sept was finished. Got to keep looking now.

Boots range isn't online yet Savvy - I follow Gok Wan on Twitter (sad I know) and he's going to the launch because presumably some of his range will be stocked again.

DD1 got a product test off clicks today too Savvy - the foundation? She also got asked to do a weeks trial on ips, rather like shop and scn, with a hand held device, but she has to register what she is doing every half an hour for a week (she's like a sloth, so it won't be a fat lot. LOL) she'll get £35 for that.

DD2 is still off school. She was doing quite well until teatime, and then suddenly went downhill, and started burning up again.

Not a lot out there for me today - I've done another 85p on Viva, and just generally went around the sites, updating my profiles and stuff. I hope you are all doing better than me.

cha97michelle

I've manage 80p on surv network this morning and that is it. I#m not feeling great though today, so I can't be bothered.

Elysia - did you see my post about level one items? should only be a few pages back. I know cameras/digital cameras/camcorders/ household appliances, kids car seats, lawnmowers, BBQs, were part of the list, but it has to be a first review. I'm a bit cheesed of with them not getting sorted. I have put a lot of energy into ciao instead, and I have 65 E ratings now. That should come in really handy.

I don't think I will manage my target of £50 by the end of this month now unless it goes live again like today.

The most annoying thing is I think there is probably a serious problem, but they aren't being that honest about it. Straight server swaps usually only take a short while don't they. Or they have on other sites like V. op, and OP.

Savvybunny2009

Just to let you know on grabbit there is a code for a free card to the value of £2.49 again on funkyp. Am ordering our Christmas thankyou cards

karen_is_trying

Hiyas all just whispering quietly, there is an ironman2 sccoter on additions/very for £6.00 knocked down from an overpriced £25.00 bargain for a son/nephew etc free delivery if you have delivered to collectplus too hope it helps someone x

elysia2003

Wow - thanks Karen. Also if anyone is interested, Argos have quite a big tub (200 peices) of Mini - Mega Blocks - Like a first size lego (not the really tiny or really chunky ones) They are going for £9.99 instead of £29.99.

DD was quite interested in the Lego at L/Land, she's never been bothered before - I know it says 3+ on the box, but it's kept her occupied for ages today.

elysia2003

Michelle - I must admit, I've been feeling like that myself lately. I've had a lot going on at home lately and I can't seem to get motivated. We go away for a few days the week after next, and as my dongle has broken, I'm taking a well earned rest while I'm there.

DoU took days mending it last time they changed the server, mind you I was on one site once, and they had server probs for over a fortnight, might have been nearer a month. Don't lose heart, you can do your challenge, it might just take a day or two longer - but that's dooU's fault not yours, so the challenge will still have been met.

Thanks Savvy - I'm over there now.

cha97michelle

We have those mega blocks I think. A really huge box but only about a 1/4 filled. It worked out ok for us as my boys had been bought some sets such as cars and toy story, and the lego duplo is compatible with it and all nicely stored in the big box. It just was a bit disappointing on first opening it. :rotfl:

My boys love lego. They have a box of the really tiny stuff too, and a few things to build, but my DS2 is too small really and a pain in the butt when DS1 wants to play with it. I have the 4 in 1 fire station set in the loft ready for either birthday or christmas for DS1. I got it with amazon vouchers I earned earlier in the year.

I think I have got myself a bit run down to be honest. The only thing wrong with me is period pains, but it has knocked me for 6. I am so achey. Some downtime is probably good. I bet I earn as much off ciao anyway, but it would have been nicer to have both sources IYSWIM.

I had built up a lovely momentum and once you are forced to stop it goes. Then it will come back and it will be school hols. Oh well.

claireylulu

My sons sport’s day went well. He was a bit shy bless him as it was with the whole school. He did well taking part when he is only three and a half.

You’re doing really well michelle on ciao. I know what you mean about getting into a flow. Once you stop for a while it is a bit of a struggle to get going again. Hope you feel better soon.

* Just recieved 5000 points to my s&s account for a survey I did at the weekend for them. So redeemed this morning and back up to 5000 points this afternoon, yeah!

elysia2003

That's wonderful news Claire - Well done to your little one, and well done on the s&s survey too.

Michelle - I must have lucky DD's was half full. I'm getting her the micro (tiny ones) to go with it at the weekend, I think. It's the end of year reports on Friday and she deserves a treat. I hope you feel better soon too. Sending big hug to you.