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Oooh thanks for that. I was thinking of writing a review on my new alarm clock anyway so I have even more of an incentive now. I could also review the laminators, calculators and shredders we have at school. Hardly thrilling stuff but for 600 points a review I can force myself

Djstar - glad you had a lovely birthday

I'm off to the midwife after work today. Just a general check up but I'm hoping she can suggest some sort of miracle to help with my backpains. I'm getting pain way beyond the 'usual' pregnancy backache, in the evenings I'm struggling to walk at all as it hurts so much and feels like it seizes up. It's spreading now to my hips and pelvis even though I'm sitting down as much as possible. I'm not sure there will be much they can do, I just really don't look forward to another 3 months of this!

Don't know if it would be any good, but when I was expecting Miss Hoodie, my back went, the physio gave me a massive piece of tubigrip, went from under chest to literally top of legs, it was an absolute godsend. I had some more after having Miss Hoodie, still wear it now if I have really bad day. Long shot, x

elysia2003

Morning Ladies - Sorry I was awol yesterday. DD was off school so I was just pottering about with my ELf's FB page inbetween surveys, then I came down with it. I still feel dizzy so please ignore any spelling mistakes. DD is still off school today. She had one day off last year, and she's had two already.

DJ - What site is it you are wanting to know. We have to do shorthand so they can't search for our posts. Most of us got chucked off a bingo site earlier in the year, because we'd been discussing it here. That one's in the first few posts, so join it if you can, but don't mention it here.

The review sites are in the first few posts too. DY is DooYoo, and Ciao is Chow. There is a promotion on at Chow at the moment - you get 25p per review on top of any rates you get. It can double your money quickly.

Product tests are random - I'd been a member for almost a year before I got my first one. There are short surveys just to check eligibility, and then you try the product, and then another survey, maybe two. Sometimes all you get is the survey points, and sometimes you get a bonus of either points or an actual voucher.

Sometimes you might be asked to do a diary - and text whenever you see a certain brands advertising, OR you may be asked to do a diary of all the activities you did, or hygiene products you used over a weekend. The best one I did, was about outdoor activities I did over the weekend. I got paid £66 AMazon vouchers for that. If never had another that high though, they are usually about a fiver.

Samba - come on then where do I find the [EMAIL="McC@in"]McC@in[/EMAIL] competition for 40 points? I've not been doing that one. Had to email them again yesterday. I'm missing quite a few points, plus my voucher hasn't come yet - it did say three days, and it's nearer four weeks.

Michelle - glad Smyths helped. Do you have one local? They have a voucher that you can print off if it's something specific you wanted to buy, and it's not instock, they give you £7 credit for something else. It doesn't work if it's something with a selection, because they can't guarantee that the one you want will be in stock, but for something specific it's a bonus, and doesn't mean you have a wasted journey.

Legend - you're still earning - don't worry if it's not from surveys.

Savvy - great news about you trying for another baby. Have you found where the missing finances have gone?

Nicky - how are you today?

I forgot to mention - I 'spoke' to Clairylulu the other day. She's still trying to keep up, but her OH's grandmother is really poorly, and they're spending a lot of time there at the moment. She'll be back when she can.

Rufus - your hair gel has been added to chow - you can paste the review over now.

I'm really sorry - I've read all the posts, but can't remember anything else. I'm off to make a cuppa now, and hope it makes the world stops spinning. See you all later.

dottydee854

Morning all
Hope you have a good day, not going to be able to do much today Gotta go get my sister from school so the stuck up bullies don't start on her on the way home and itrs half day for her
Hope you all have a productive day unlike myself lol.
Chelle
x

elysia2003

Chelle - what a shame. I hope something gets sorted about the bullies soon.

No use writing the day off though Just try your best.

Mumtothree - I just remembered Congrats on your wedding. Have you got any pics? I love wedding and baby photo's.

Legendmum

Just redeemed on Valued Ops! Happy Days!

Elysia I hope you feel better soon hun!
Mumtothree photos would be great get some posted! Gotta love a wedding!
Dotty sorry to hear about your sister being bullied! Thats one thing I hate is bullying! Grrr!

elysia2003

Well done Legend - I knew you could do it. Yay.

I'm fine really - just a bit dizzy (probably tired).

dottydee854

Thanks guys, trying not to write the day off but with two kiddies and going half way across swindon and back it'll be tea time before i know it lol!
The bullies are real nasty though, on facebook, stealing her phone, then the usual pencil case ear muffs ect ect. Teachers can't do much about it though
Anyhoo hopefully it'll pass soon, girls will be girls.
Elysia Hope you feel better soon
x

elysia2003

Thanks Dotty. I've been through it too - I think we all get it at some point sadly. Like I said before, I hope it either gets sorted, or they get fed up.

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I've just been on VO and where my profile questions were at 100% last week, today they had gone down to 36%. Just a reminder to keep on top of the profiling questions, and if you haven't updated for a while, just double check nothing has changed.

ALSO

I've just had a NV survey. I just had a quick check to see if it credited ok, and underneath the total there is a bit where you can opt in to Cint surveys. They share your profile info, so no extra profiles to fill out.

sparkleychel

hi everyone

had a rubbish day yesterday only managed 1800 points on luny

and so far today is just as bad , nothing so far !
typical as i am trying really hard to get them all up to cash out point , towards christmas shopping

dotty how old are these girls ?
anything on facebook report to them, esp if they are too young to have an account .

elysia i hope you feel better soon x

rufus wow those slippers are fantastic, and i love your tops ,
ive been offered a sewing machine when my friends mum clears her loft , so will be pestering you for advice !!

legendmum well done you ! i haven't qualified on vo for ages , still stuck at £4.50 lol

hello to everyone else :wave:

Karonher

Dotty - have you tried telling the staff you want details of what they have tried to do, and would like it to be presented to the Governors. I am sure you have gone through all processes I just know a friend had more help when she wanted details. She also said she would FOI it if they did not respond. Does she know who it is as the EWO would be able to visit and if they have decent parents that should help?
It may be that they staff are not able to do anything if it is off school premises but if it is in school the governors will want to know what is being done and even if it is off site they should want to take an interest into the welfare of a student.
Hope it gets sorted soon.