What are you all up to today? - part 3

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  • KjellNN
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    edited December 2016 #6122

    We have started, 4 years back, getting an interest free purchase card to have for any unexpected large things, we do not use it for normal expenditure, only large "one offs".

    Lets us keep the money in the bank a liittle longer!

  • Hallsontour
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    edited December 2016 #6123

    Went to see the film 'Sully' today about the flight that landed on the Hudson river. Brilliant film but it did knock me a little more than I thought it would,  I fly a lot with work well worth watching though.

  • Tammygirl
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    edited December 2016 #6124

    Thanks Millie and H&T looking forward to it. We've not been away over Christmas before but with the youngest being in Malta now and the eldest not coming up until the few days between Christmas and New Year we thought why not.Smile

  • IanH
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    edited December 2016 #6125

    I think Malcolm might be winding us up a little bit Laughing

    After all, no-one (other than a teenager) would be paying nearly £2k for car insurance, would they?

    No-one would lose their no-claims bonus following a no-fault claim after a car park scratch, would they?

    Everyone knows that you are charged at least 1.5% instantly for balance transfers to a credit card, don't they?

    Nice one, Malcolm! Wink

  • IanH
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    edited December 2016 #6126

    Well, we set off to fly to Wellesbourne Mountford (near Stratford on Avon) today.

    As we passed Cosford, we could see Wolvehampton Halfpenny Green airfield in the distance. We still had about half an hour of flying to do.

    My mate mentioned that he had a toilet urge and of course, that set me off too. So we changed plans and went into Wolverhampton. And it was a delightful (and very busy) little airfield.

    What a dull and overcast day though. We got back to base just after the sun set, refuelled and put the aircraft away in the dark.

    Another great day! Laughing

  • redface
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    edited December 2016 #6127

    HELP! ,the g/kids have arrived for an overnighter.

    Do I really want reveille at 06.00 hrs?

    I dare say that I will likely survive the onslaught but please bear that in mind, should you see me running down the road screaming my head off.

    AAAAARGGGGHHH!

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited December 2016 #6128

    I think Malcolm might be winding us up a little bit Laughing

    After all, no-one (other than a teenager) would be paying nearly £2k for car insurance, would they?

    No-one would lose their no-claims bonus following a no-fault claim after a car park scratch, would they?

    Everyone knows that you are charged at least 1.5% instantly for balance transfers to a credit card, don't they?

    Nice one, Malcolm! Wink

    Write your comments here...I paid a similar amount last year and I went through compare the market and this was the cheapest quote. It is double the premium because of business use.

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited December 2016 #6129

    Congratulations Goldie . Smile Sounds like you had a very successful evening . 

    I know I'm a bit late but the same goes for me...,.well done to all your family Goldie.

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited December 2016 #6130

    Today the caravan is getting a quick clean  brought it  back from storage for our trip next week, as the roads were wet the front was filthy !  Yell 

    Are you going for the X-Mas lights? Have a good time up there. Have you been before? If this weather continues the van will be just as dirty when you get to the site. I know full well as ours was when we got here.

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited December 2016 #6131

    More for me this time!!

  • huskydog
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    edited December 2016 #6132

    Well I made it through the children's party , ( didn't realise kids made that much noiseSurprised), and yes there is a Santa ,I saw him
    ,he landed his sleigh on the village hall roof and then came in and gave all the children presents Happy, but it's nice to all the children
    enjoying themselves and getting in the Christmas mood .......

    quite a bit of jelly left over ,so it will be jelly in my lunch box all weekTongue Out

  • nelliethehooker
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    edited December 2016 #6133

    Bit cooler today with no sunshine. Drove over to Kirkby Lonsdale, walked along the river from the Devil's Bridge to the Radical Steps, up to Ruskin View and along the terrace, then back into the town. Visited the X-Mas market but it was a disappointment
    really with only about 20 stalls, most selling food or drink. After lunch we had a walk up above the Lune to High Casterton and back, looking at all the smart houses up that way.

  • Hallsontour
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    edited December 2016 #6134

    I think Malcolm might be winding us up a little bit Laughing

    After all, no-one (other than a teenager) would be paying nearly £2k for car insurance, would they?

    No-one would lose their no-claims bonus following a no-fault claim after a car park scratch, would they?

    Everyone knows that you are charged at least 1.5% instantly for balance transfers to a credit card, don't they?

    Nice one, Malcolm! Wink

    Write your comments here...I paid a similar amount last year and I went through compare the market and this was the cheapest quote. It is double the premium because of business use.

    I'm no insurance expert but are you confusing business use with commercial use. I have business use for travelling the country for meetings etc and my insurance is under £400 per year. Delivering items could be commercial like taxi insurance.

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited December 2016 #6135

    I think Malcolm might be winding us up a little bit Laughing

    After all, no-one (other than a teenager) would be paying nearly £2k for car insurance, would they?

    No-one would lose their no-claims bonus following a no-fault claim after a car park scratch, would they?

    Everyone knows that you are charged at least 1.5% instantly for balance transfers to a credit card, don't they?

    Nice one, Malcolm! Wink

    Write your comments here...I paid a similar amount last year and I went through compare the market and this was the cheapest quote. It is double the premium because of business use.

    I'm no insurance expert but are you confusing business use with commercial use. I have business use for travelling the country for meetings etc and my insurance is under £400 per year. Delivering items could be commercial like taxi insurance.

    Write your comments here...My insurance covers for fast food delivery driver.

  • milliehull
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    edited December 2016 #6136

    Been to a Christmas Tree Festival this afternoon in a local church, now feeling all Christmassy Smile We had to vote for tree  we thougrandchildrened
    the best, all proceeds to the church.Undecided couldn't decide couldn't e liked the best so voted twice .  Surprised

    Write your commso we here...

    Sounds like you had a good time Helen. The church where we were married has a Christmas tree festival every year and we took the grandchildren last year so we could show them where we got married. We couldnt decide which we liked best as they  were all so
    good so we all voted for a different one.Laughing

  • milliehull
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    edited December 2016 #6137

    We had a brilliant evening at Anglesey Abbey Winter lights this evening. It was great to get all the family (apart from the Irish contingentSad)
    together. The lights were magnificent. Christmas has begun.Laughing

  • milliehull
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    edited December 2016 #6138

    Thanks Millie and H&T looking forward to it. We've not been away over Christmas before but with the youngest being in Malta now and the eldest not coming up until the few days between Christmas and New Year we thought why not.Smile

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    Are you actually away for Christmas Tammy? We have never done that but sometimes think about it.Wink

  • Tammygirl
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    edited December 2016 #6139

    Thanks Millie and H&T looking forward to it. We've not been away over Christmas before but with the youngest being in Malta now and the eldest not coming up until the few days between Christmas and New Year we thought why not.Smile

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    Are you actually away for Christmas Tammy? We have never done that but sometimes think about it.Wink

    We fly back on Christmas night, so arrive in UK on Boxing day morning Millie. We will be home late morning hopefully. First time I've been away for Christmas, OH has spent a few Christmases away from home but not by choice.

    Glad you had a good time tonight, it sounds lovely and to have most of your family round you aswell.

  • Oneputt
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    edited December 2016 #6140

    had an early call from son who is now on his way to Heathrow, flying to Japan via Helsinki for work plus some xmas shopping.  Happy

  • Oneputt
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    edited December 2016 #6141

    Yell all mine

  • milliehull
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    edited December 2016 #6142

    Thanks Millie and H&T looking forward to it. We've not been away over Christmas before but with the youngest being in Malta now and the eldest not coming up until the few days between Christmas and New Year we thought why not.Smile

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    Are you actually away for Christmas Tammy? We have never done that but sometimes think about it.Wink

    We fly back on Christmas night, so arrive in UK on Boxing day morning Millie. We will be home late morning hopefully. First time I've been away for Christmas, OH has spent a few Christmases away from home but not by choice.

    Glad you had a good time tonight, it sounds lovely and to have most of your family round you aswell.

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    It sounds great Tammy. Hope you have a fabulous time.

  • brue
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    edited December 2016 #6143

    Woke up to frost and painful back, too much leaf clearing yesterday. Having a lie in with the cat and one of the dogs, OH has gone fishing, think I'll just do some easy jobs today.

    Hope the trip goes well TammyG, have a good time. Smile

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited December 2016 #6144

    Today the caravan is getting a quick clean  brought it  back from storage for our trip next week, as the roads were wet the front was filthy !  Yell 

    Are you going for the X-Mas lights? Have a good time up there. Have you been before? If this weather continues the van will be just as dirty when you get to the site. I know full well as ours was when we got here.

    Yes, Nellie we have been told the lights are really good, not been before usually run out of holiday from work by December but this year booked early and made sure we'd saved some holiday . Happy

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited December 2016 #6145

    Well I made it through the children's party , ( didn't realise kids made that much noiseSurprised), and yes there is a Santa ,I saw him
    ,he landed his sleigh on the village hall roof and then came in and gave all the children presents Happy, but it's nice to all the children
    enjoying themselves and getting in the Christmas mood .......

    quite a bit of jelly left over ,so it will be jelly in my lunch box all weekTongue Out

    Sounds wonderful HD, didn't know Husky's liked jelly! SurprisedLaughing

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited December 2016 #6146

    Another frosty morning ,  catching up with CT with a cup of tea. Smile Will be getting the van sorted and a shopping trip today if and when I
    get going! Laughing

  • milliehull
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    edited December 2016 #6147

    Today the caravan is getting a quick clean  brought it  back from storage for our trip next week, as the roads were wet the front was filthy !  Yell 

    Are you going for the X-Mas lights? Have a good time up there. Have you been before? If this weather continues the van will be just as dirty when you get to the site. I know full well as ours was when we got here.

    Yes, Nellie we have been told the lights are really good, not been before usually run out of holiday from work by December but this year booked early and made sure we'd saved some holiday . Happy

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    Where are you going Helen?

  • HelenandTrevor
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    edited December 2016 #6148

    We are off to Castleton Millie, meeting youngest son and his girlfriend for an early Christmas .  The Christmas lights in the village are supposed to be very good. I've got lots of lights to decorate the caravan too. Smile

  • Hallsontour
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    edited December 2016 #6149

    Another lovely morning in Durham. We're putting the tree up today so all Christmassy. Might do a bit in the garden first though, after the dog walk......

  • young thomas
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    edited December 2016 #6150

    another lovely, sunny day....short bike ride, perhaps....?Happy

    enjoy, all....

  • young thomas
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    edited December 2016 #6151

    ah, mine?