Elite 11+ shopping and chat thread part 2½

Enterprise_1701C

MKS wrote: »

My son had a similar experience except that he is deaf and hearing impaired. The teachers would sit him with the noisiest groups because he couldn't hear. When I commented on the fact that it was giving him headaches, the teacher would just look at me incredulously and say but he's deaf, he can't hear. I would explain that he was hearing impaired in one ear and could hear volume. His hearing aid also amplified the noise. I also explained that being deaf/hearing impaired, he could also feel the vibrations of the noise if the children were sitting together around a shared desk/table etc. Mostly I would just get a blank look from the teacher and they would carry along with their usual practice.

When the Head got involved, it would be good for a few weeks then back to normal. My experiences of the schools that my son went to was that everything was made as easy as possible for visually impaired children but not hearing impaired children (glasses are socially accepted because so many people of all ages wear them but hearing aids are for the elderly as so few children wear them and are usually picked on because they are different. Usual comment was why have you got chewing gum in your ear?:mad:) Rant over.

I grew up with a partially deaf friend, people should realise that it is just like the volume control being set excessively low, if someone comes along shouting then to the deaf person that is still the same amplification. Loud noises are still loud.

redfraggle wrote: »

Just had a good look around the O3 app (looking forward to my free bodywash, especially as I pulled out my last cheap Pears one from the good old APG days). There's also an offer on there for 2 x free tickets to Stylist Live at Olympia on either Friday 9th or Sunday 11th - they're claiming 2 x would cost £50. I love Stylist magazine so interested to see what it will be like!

I got a receipt with my bodywash from Holland and Barrett and had the shock of my life £5.99 :eek::eek:

curl_girl

T pork has deteriorated in quality!
Bought a joint, only £3.50 but asked the lad to cut it into steaks so I can chop it easier for stir fries.
Just cut the fat off before freezing and ended up with half meat and half fat, at least Mr fox will be happy tonight!

Forgetful

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Chopstix Noodles For 11p on Friday 5th Oct

Saversue

Anon wrote: »

If you don't mind me asking, have you gone with a national or local supplier? How did you choose them? We are currently looking for new windows and it seems a minefield to get comparable quotes before proceeding :eek:.

Thanks

Anon

Your certainly right about it being a minefield, especially for a single woman.
I did loads of research into glass thickness, spacing , type of seals, openings, design, you name it.. Spent ages working out where i wanted openings, including top and bottom where it's harder to reach i,e kitchen, bathrooms, utility. Drove myself mad looking at front doors to find what I liked and fitted in with house style and patio door was another minefield, because I didn't want standard size doors that would get in the way on patio. settled for fixed sides and smaller doors, have yet to see how that works out. Found looking at tiny pictures in booklets of little help when choosing front door glass design and frosted glass. So people I went with had 12in square samples cut from manufacturer so I could view them, which really helped.
Chose low threshold front door so no big lip to trip on, and dummy sashes on windows without double openings (mine open top and bottom not side to side) so every window looks even and Georgian Bar would be matched up in every window.
Got lots of quotes, from National to local, and went with local company that;s been in business for 32 years and I felt happy with. Didn't pick the cheapest of the local, but not the most expensive either. National companies prices were just mad, at least 3 times what i am paying.

If i can be of any help, let me know or send a pm.

Freewheeling

Enterprise_1701C wrote: »

I grew up with a partially deaf friend, people should realise that it is just like the volume control being set excessively low, if someone comes along shouting then to the deaf person that is still the same amplification. Loud noises are still loud.



I got a receipt with my bodywash from Holland and Barrett and had the shock of my life £5.99 :eek::eek:

I won't be able to pick this up until tomorrow. Does anyone know if you need the 'live' code or can you screenshot it now to show later? I was wondering this for the Tues/Wed coffees and Thursday drinks too....I'm very new to this app!

emerald21

curl_girl wrote: »

Collected the £1 Yardley hand cream crackers from shoes, marked with the green Christmas sticker as £4 each.
Thanks to the op, sorry, can't remember who it was......

It was meeeeee yes they were a bargain and a good size Dawn got 6 for the kids teachers etc for Xmas

mhoc

curl_girl wrote: »

T pork has deteriorated in quality!
Bought a joint, only £3.50 but asked the lad to cut it into steaks so I can chop it easier for stir fries.
Just cut the fat off before freezing and ended up with half meat and half fat, at least Mr fox will be happy tonight!

I would not be happy with that.
I would be sending Mr T a tweet with a pic

fuzzgun19

braveheart60uk wrote: »

Looks like you now get a weekly choice of main deals.

So it is:

Greggs OR WHSmith OR £3 Eating Out Meal

aau1 wrote: »

I did say this change was probably coming....:cool:

Do you think gweggy has replaced Costalot?
I see it’s gwegg again coming next week on Wonton.

emerald21

Freewheeling wrote: »

I won't be able to pick this up until tomorrow. Does anyone know if you need the 'live' code or can you screenshot it now to show later? I was wondering this for the Tues/Wed coffees and Thursday drinks too....I'm very new to this app!

Live code probably as is usual with 02 for there anyway. Cafe Nero accept screen shots on an iPhone so I presume they do on other phones. Wuntu you can save the deals with pics

tweets

Whose broken Candy Crush ?