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Re: UK Sightseeing Weekend

How about West Sussex? It would take about 90 mins to get there. You could base yourself in Chichester or maybe Midhurst (I slightly prefer Chichester) and from there you have Arundel, Goodwood, Fishbourne Palace, beaches and harbour, South Downs villages, pretty Chichester itself, the Weald and Dow...
Forum: Travel
Topic: UK Sightseeing Weekend
Replies: 4
by alpal1
Tue Apr 07, 2015 5:56 pm

Re: Home tuition advice? Social Communication disorder

Good luck with your search. I can see how a school search would be a bit unnerving for you. I am not a specialist so this may not be helpful, but results and even Ofsted grades, may not be as important as the response to a school's enquiries about how they could support your child. Have you had any ...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Home tuition advice? Social Communication disorder
Replies: 20
by alpal1
Mon Feb 16, 2015 5:32 pm

Re: Should I dismiss my nanny?

Make sure that you are very clear on the facts. Its just possible that her FB posting was relating to the day before.
You need to have an honest talk with her. (Be ready to interview her replacement).
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Should I dismiss my nanny?
Replies: 39
by alpal1
Mon Sep 29, 2014 8:24 am

Re: Do you tip packers and movers?

Oh yes, if they work hard. Its the company that gets your money. It doesn't need to be much maybe ten pounds per half day. Chatting to mine I found what they really like is a bit of thought e.g. cups of tea and sandwiches or snacks. It also keeps them from popping out for food and gets your packing ...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Do you tip packers and movers?
Replies: 15
by alpal1
Mon Aug 11, 2014 5:41 pm

Re: Father removing me from will

Hello outofwill, I am curious to know how this turned out? Did you talk to your father in the end?
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Father removing me from will
Replies: 23
by alpal1
Tue Apr 22, 2014 12:06 pm

Re: Is it common for nannies to have a work phone ?

It does sound as if she is not happy, BUT we have only heard your side. Please think hard before you let her go as it will be a big wrench for her to leave your home and children. You say that you pay her well, and on the face of it, this does seem the case, but are you sure that all is well with he...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Is it common for nannies to have a work phone ?
Replies: 31
by alpal1
Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:20 am

Re: Is it common for nannies to have a work phone ?

It does sound as if she is not happy, BUT we have only heard your side. Please think hard before you let her go as it will be a big wrench for her to leave your home and children. You say that you pay her well, and on the face of it, this does seem the case, but are you sure that all is well with he...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Is it common for nannies to have a work phone ?
Replies: 31
by alpal1
Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:19 am

Re: Best friend taking job with my ex-husband. Advice wanted

You cant be expected to see someone in circumstances that make you uncomfortable, but if your friendship was good in every other way, it seems such a shame to cut her out completely. If you two were close, she is almost certainly very upset and will feel the loss of your friendship. Does your friend...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Best friend taking job with my ex-husband. Advice wanted.
Replies: 6
by alpal1
Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:35 am

Re: Father removing me from will

Try not to be upset by wiseold man. Your father has involved you directly in his inheritance planning and raised your hopes. It sounds like you first started caring for him and your mother with the very best of motives and with no help from your brother. That was a good thing to do. If as you say, t...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Father removing me from will
Replies: 23
by alpal1
Mon Mar 24, 2014 10:14 am

Re: Au pair walking around virtually naked

If she is young, she may be being a bit naive. Sounds like is treating your house as her parental home. Whilst I agree you do NOT want a half naked au-pair, her work will be better if she is happy and settled, (which it sounds like she is), so try not to spoil this. I don't think telling her will be...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Au pair walking around virtually naked
Replies: 16
by alpal1
Mon Oct 07, 2013 11:25 am