The 11+ thread; where all are welcome, but be prepared for some serious money saving!

rhosynbach

karlie88 wrote: »

Well, I'm just catching up through last night's and this morning's posts...and all I can say is.

It's obviously not a good morning for some, so I'm not going to say it.

celebrate, FloFlo and Tinyshoes - my thoughts are with you all. Life is full of highs and lows and I guess you're all going through the 'lows'. Just remember that there's always light at the end of the tunnel. Get support from any family members or friends.

I always think how lucky most us are when I go through a bad patch in my life. Most of us can safely say that we have a roof over our heads, heat and warmth when needed, food on the plate when we're hungry, money in our purses/wallets, family and friends for support, clean running water when needed, a great healthcare service for when we need it etc. There are billions of people out there who haven't got any of this; which makes me feel so fortunate.

I know that everyone won't deal with difficult moments in their lives like I do and that's fine; just giving some words on how I'd manage with it.

Finally, I'd like to say how amazing this thread is. The replies from some people really do bring a tear to my eye and it's great to see how some of us can open up on a forum.

I think the past few pages demonstrate what a brilliant online community we have here.

Hugs to celebrate, FloFlo, Tinyshoes, Mr and Mrs3Dogs and to anyone else who needs them; you're all amazing.

such a lovely post and your right many of us take things for grantide I am one of the lucky ones on a high for a long time and i do really feel for others who are having it hard..

We should all count our blessings..

Miss_Laid

Tinyshoes wrote: »

Must go and put the washing machine on. Would have been finished if I had got my act in gear before sitting myself down with the laptop.

Guess I sort of hoped Miss Laid might have come round and got on with it for me, bet hers is all in from the washing line and dry already.

Most are, thats 6 loads done - 3 are in and dry - 2 still on the line with the bath mats going round in the machine now, thats the last load for today

MARKZ123

i will have to go to a different tesco today because of the ascot racecourse traffic. Blooming helicopters constantly flying over sound like there going to land on the house.

tigerwhite_2

Morning all - I haven't been on since Sunday night so have to read back but I did see from the last couple of posts that some people are struggling. Sorry to hear that, big hugs are coming to the people that need them (sorry I'm vague but I don't know what's happened yet, apart from guessing re: Flo Flo :sad:)...

frequent

MKS wrote: »

http://www.ford.co.uk/cs/ContentServer?cid=1204903584595&pagename=0_Wrapper&childpagename=UKEN_ENGInE%2FLayout4&c=Page


Doesn't it qualify for the above offer?

Have used this offer on vans - brilliant value for service, mot and years breakdown service - £129 (Nectar prom gives you an extra 2000pts). Haven't been stitched up on extras either. HTH

Don't have car anymore, but thanks for the research. Looks like a great deal.

One of the positives about using main dealer is they have all the correct tools that a small independent may "improvise"

SpiralingDown wrote: »

I was just thinking the same, either that or just paint over it anyway I'm too lazy, I've got a whole house of skirting boards to do, some are white some are new so wondering if I could just leave them until I can pursuade someone else to do it

The new ones need priming, undercoating and then glossing, if you must cheat, use white emulsion as primer & undercoat, and 2 coats of gloss, don't forget the masking tape, and for the best finish caulk the edge where the skirt and wall meet each other.

Bananababe

redfraggle wrote: »

So I'm having problems with L'Oreal like everyone else. Have tried uninstalling and reinstalling but no joy. Could anyone who has managed to print explain what theyve done and I will try that too. Thanks!

I think the problem is with their site and not our printers to be honest.

Just need to keep trying till they fix it or the new month starts on 1st July

HTH

midwinter

Miss_Laid wrote: »

Most are, thats 6 loads done - 3 are in and dry - 2 still on the line with the bath mats going round in the machine now, thats the last load for today

6 loads :eek:

I've cracked it....... Miss Laid has a miniature washing machine :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Miss_Laid

midwinter wrote: »

As I hung out my solitary load of washing today, and my line was filled, I did wonder, what size garden/paddock/field Miss Laid has, to get 5 loads of washing out there!!!

Not a massive garden but at the bottom is a fenced off bit with 4 big line plus I have 2 smaller lines, the greenhouses and composters are in the same area too

NKLK

I put mine on an Airer in my conservatory. Dries jeans in less than an hour lol

HappyChappy84

frequent wrote: »

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

In the garage they have a hydraulic spring compressor.

In the shed we had 2 jacks and a length of rope :eek:

A quick google found these but I'm pretty sure they could be got cheaper...

http://www.tool-net.co.uk/p-363334/sealey-ak3844.html?gclid=CIGJ0vOL2rACFSYhtAod4kki2Q

I seem to remember my dad making something like that out of some threaded rod and bits and pieces...