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  • milliehull
    milliehull Forum Participant, Forum Participant Trusted Posts: 4,843
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    edited March 2018 #17312

    Every so often last night and this morning I am getting 'The Essential Maintenance' message when I try to log on.  Is anyone else having the same trouble?

  • SteveL
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    edited March 2018 #17313

    Coming down the M5 yesterday, there were signs that the inside lane  was closed and lots of flashing lights. I was very glad it was, the size of the potholes they were doing a temporary repair on would have wreaked havoc if the caravan had hit them. There were plenty of other less severe ones, some of which it was impossible to avoid. On a high speed main arterial link it is shocking. Literally.☹️ 

  • SteveL
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    edited March 2018 #17314

    Yes MH had it a couple of times, once last night and first thing this morning. Got in on second attempt on both occasions.

  • Oneputt
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    edited March 2018 #17315

    I stay permanently logged in Millie so no problem here. 

    Have booked 2 sites for over there this morning, but as the ferry is later than normal and its a big holiday weekend in some part of Germany decided not to take the chance.wink

    Be off to use my new boys toy shortly, got a new HP washer so car cleaning on the agenda.   It helps that the sun is out and the wind has dropped considerably.laughing

  • brue
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    edited March 2018 #17316

    I couldn't log in at all when I looked in later last night, one or two people seemed to be getting through.

    Taking about road repairs the A303 is closed overnight from the South Petherton roundabout 9pm - 6am for surface repairs, the diversion is through Ilminster. Hope they get it done before the holiday rush.

  • briantimber
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    edited March 2018 #17317

    Yes Millie, couldn't get in at all last night.

  • brue
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    edited March 2018 #17318

    OH is on a DIY mission this week, converting a separate loo and washbasin into an ensuite shower room. Just about to knock through a solid wall, keeps telling me the dust won't be too bad...have heard that one before...wink

     

     

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited March 2018 #17319

    Yes I got it earlier this morning too.

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited March 2018 #17320

    We went to the bank and then on to a shop in Worthing. We got all that done quicker than anticipated so we're a bit early for my wife's appointment at the surgery but it didn't seem worth going back to the caravan just to come out again half an hour later. So looks like we're in for a long wait!

  • huskydog
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    edited March 2018 #17321

    I made the first steps to early retirement today , I have a chap coming out on Friday to value the business,so we know what direction to go in.

  • brue
    brue Forum Participant Posts: 21,176
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    edited March 2018 #17322

    I wish you well as you go through the process Husky. 

  • JVB66
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    edited March 2018 #17323

    What a lovely morning sun shining ,spring has sprung ,green "haze" on the trees and spring flowers everywhere for our walk this morning with Rosa,

    Off to Cirencester in the morning ,have not been there for about 15yrs,its the first stop on our annual trip to meet up with a group of friends in the Cotswolds,second site is Notgrove then on to Broadway before home maybe? and the weather can do its worst ,but do we care ,we will be snug in our little mobile cottage where ever it is pitchedcool

     

  • EasyT
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    edited March 2018 #17324

    Much to think about Husky. Best wishes.

  • JVB66
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    edited March 2018 #17325

    Good luck hope it all goes well,i "retired"in 1994 (when those of us who could go snatched it while we couldsurprised)

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited March 2018 #17326

    Good luck with that, Husky! Let us know how you get on.

  • MrRoute
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    edited March 2018 #17327

    Me to in 1995 JVB never looked back, just rewed my driving licence on line will be 73 in June, that will be 3 bonus years lol.cooltongue-out

  • JVB66
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    edited March 2018 #17328

    Free tv licence for me nowwink

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited March 2018 #17329

    We didn't have to wait long in the surgery after all. My wife was seen earlier and the appointment didn't take long. We're now back at the caravan having a cup of tea. The warden is mowing the grass at the moment which is a good sign. Once the grass is cut, he'll be ready to put in the marker pegs for the seasonal pitches. 

    After we have had our tea, we plan to go shopping at the Tesco Extra next door. We did think of going out to WWT but I'm still trying to recover from extra hours of work and don't fancy driving and walking around outdoors in the cold. It's nice and warm and cosy in the caravan, so best to relax, listen to music, enjoy a drink and meal and catch up on some sleep!

  • Oneputt
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    edited March 2018 #17330

    Hope it all works out for you HDsmile

  • JVB66
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    edited March 2018 #17331

    Get your lounger ready with a towel on it, as soon as you see the pitch you want winksurprised

  • JVB66
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    edited March 2018 #17332

    As long as the solid wall is not holding anything upsurprised

  • Malcolm Mehta
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    edited March 2018 #17333

    We've already chosen a pitch out of the the four that were left! The warden said he will move our purple marker closer to the road so that we don't have to drive too far across the grass.

  • Francis
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    edited March 2018 #17334

    Yes Millie I was trying to post last night and got that message

     

  • Francis
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    edited March 2018 #17335

    Fully retired last week great so far go for it :)

     

  • ABM
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    edited March 2018 #17336

    Moaning  Trellis surprised ??  Moi innocent ??  Not  Likely ,  just  stating  the  facts  as  I  see  and  taste  'em,  but  if  I'm  giving  you  that  impression  then  it's  time  for  sealed  !!  

  • ABM
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    edited March 2018 #17337

    Good  Luck  with your  advice  &  decisions  HD  !

    As  one  of  B.T's  Finest ( embarassed ) I  took  the 'Early  Route'  back  in  '95  and  still  have  the  Tee  Shirt   " Release  95 "  to  prove  it .laughing

    If  the  truth  be  told  I'm  none  too  sure  which  was  happiest  at  my  departure,  Yours  Truly  or  the  Company  but  we  both  appear  to  have  survived  quite  well  wink.

     

  • Oneputt
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    edited March 2018 #17338

    It’s lovely in the garden (south facing), it’s like an early summers day, however washing the car at the front of the house was like midwinter.  Still it’s done now✅  Another bonus is solar panels are producing like crazy🌞🌝

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited March 2018 #17339

    Ditto, ABM. That was the best thing BT did for me!

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  • Takethedogalong
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    edited March 2018 #17341

    Same here HD. I was lucky enough to be able to finish my career at 46, spent the next nine years doing what I wanted to do, rather than had to do, until caring for parents took over. Do it, enjoy it, hopefully while you are both fit and well enough to get the most from it. Money helps, but it certainly isn't the most important thing, better to be getting by and healthy, than rich as Croesus and can't do a blasted thing! 

    Still a way to go yet for my works pension, and state pension even further away. Going to have a ball hopefully!

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