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Re: Steamer oven over extra double oven. Which one to choose?

I had a similar dilemma and, after much debate, I opted for a steam/fan oven combi. I would say it very much depends on what you want to cook - my conclusion was that a pure steam oven would have been a waste of space in our kitchen, as (1) I don’t steam veg very often and (2) it’s actually easier t...
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Steamer oven over extra double oven. Which one to choose?
Replies: 5
by whirlwind
Mon Sep 11, 2023 11:35 am

Re: Dangerous Dog

I think I saw the same dog on Thursday afternoon, around 5.30pm on the same path. It came shooting across and knocked over a smallish dog that was walking about 15-20m ahead of me, near its owner. The owner intervened very rapidly and managed to get the large dog off his dog, but it looked like the ...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Dangerous Dog
Replies: 5
by whirlwind
Mon Mar 27, 2023 6:18 am

Re: Help with shutters!

I did loads of research on this when we moved into our current house a few years ago. We ended up going with The New England Shutter Company. Their shutters are wooden rather than MDF and personally I think they are right that you can tell the difference. They were really friendly and professional, ...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Help with shutters!
Replies: 3
by whirlwind
Mon Jan 25, 2021 6:35 am

Re: dreading xmas because of my mean sister in law

I fully sympathise. I think introducing the awkward pause/asking them to repeat is a good strategy, but it very much depends on the individuals involved. I know in my case they absolutely wouldn’t care if they had to repeat themselves. The only strategy that has worked wonders for my sanity is to co...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: dreading xmas because of my mean sister in law
Replies: 16
by whirlwind
Mon Nov 25, 2019 10:05 am

Re: NEWTON PREP 2019

We live in Balham and my children are at Newton Prep. We are v happy with the school, and the commute is v easy. Obviously it depends how far you live from the station, but the train journey itself is very easy and extremely civilised 95% of the time. The remaining 5% is down to train delays, but So...
Forum: Schools
Topic: NEWTON PREP 2019
Replies: 5
by whirlwind
Mon Feb 25, 2019 6:36 am

Re: Private maternity care St Thomas's

Con Kelleher is great.
Forum: Pregnancy and Birth in Nappy Valley
Topic: Private maternity care St Thomas's
Replies: 6
by whirlwind
Mon Feb 18, 2019 9:33 am

Re: Parkgate vs. Newton Prep - how important is being local?

My children are at Newton Prep and we are very happy with the school. The downside is definitely the fact there isn't a residential area nearby, so 95% of pupils have some sort of commute. The fact that there are 2 train stations and several buses that serve the school means the pupils do travel sig...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Parkgate vs. Newton Prep - how important is being local?
Replies: 12
by whirlwind
Sat Dec 03, 2016 8:01 am

Re: Parkgate vs. Newton Prep - how important is being local?

My children are at Newton Prep and we are very happy with the school. The downside is definitely the fact there isn't a residential area nearby, so 95% of pupils have some sort of commute. The fact that there are 2 train stations and several buses that serve the school means the pupils do travel sig...
Forum: Schools
Topic: Parkgate vs. Newton Prep - how important is being local?
Replies: 12
by whirlwind
Sat Dec 03, 2016 8:00 am

Underfloor heating repair recommendations

Hi Our underfloor heating has stopped working and was installed by the previous owners a while ago. I know what is required, ie a new manifold and a new pump, but can anyone recommend someone who can fit it? UFH seems to be more specialist and "standard" plumbers seem to struggle with it/n...
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Underfloor heating repair recommendations
Replies: 0
by whirlwind
Fri Dec 02, 2016 2:58 pm

Re: Boiling water tap

I am considering a Quooker tap too, but what is it like for boiling water for cooking (eg pasta, veg etc)? I don't drink much tea so my main use would be for cooking. I've used it at my MIL's house and haven't been impressed as it does splatter the hot water onto your arm etc while filling a pan, bu...
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Boiling water tap
Replies: 17
by whirlwind
Tue May 31, 2016 8:41 am

Re: Clapham common enclosed area reserved!

Hi I had exactly the same problem on a different day last week. I turned up for a picnic and was denied access. I took their word for it but then I rang the council to complain. I don't mind sharing, but I don't see why the nursery/school can't have, say, half of that area and everyone else can have...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Clapham common enclosed area reserved!
Replies: 11
by whirlwind
Mon Jul 06, 2015 6:45 am

Re: kissing kids on the lips

Has anyone successfully managed to stop the practice? My husband's family all kiss on the lips (also Northern), and hence my in-laws do the same with my daughters. I have always found it gross, but since it's normal to them, I have never found a way of telling them to stop. My eldest is now old enou...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: kissing kids on the lips
Replies: 17
by whirlwind
Mon Jun 29, 2015 8:28 am

Re: The Willow 'v' Pixies Nurseries

I can only speak for Pixies as when I was looking round nurseries The Willow was in the old location, which I disliked and hence I never even went to have a look. My daughter is currently at Pixies and she loves it. I like the fact they have their own outdoor space (which a lot of nurseries round he...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: The Willow 'v' Pixies Nurseries
Replies: 1
by whirlwind
Thu Feb 12, 2015 2:22 pm

Re: Chelsea&Westminster or St Thomas's privately?

I would also recommend Con Kelleher. He delivered both of my children and I highly valued his care and skill. I don't know if things have changed since I did the research (about 4yrs ago), but St Thomas' was a better "class" of hospital than C&W at the time, ie had more departments suc...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Chelsea&Westminster or St Thomas's privately?
Replies: 13
by whirlwind
Mon Jan 12, 2015 10:54 am

How do people get to Newton Prep?

Hi My eldest daughter has a place at Newton Prep starting next year. My husband is keen to move to Balham/Wandsworth Common and of course the best way of getting to Newton Prep from there is the train straight to Battersea Park station. However, I also have a younger child who has only just started ...
Forum: Schools
Topic: How do people get to Newton Prep?
Replies: 3
by whirlwind
Wed Jan 07, 2015 5:09 pm