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Re: How many parcels is too many to take in for a neighbour?

Errr .. just say no to the courier?!
I do if it’s not convenient. The neighbours will find a way to sort themselves out.
Also - dpd for ex tend to send the same delivery driver. So the delivery people may be getting used to you being the default other location , and you probably don’t want that.
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: How many parcels is too many to take in for a neighbour?
Replies: 12
by Flowermummy
Mon Nov 18, 2024 8:46 pm

Re: Staff member refusing to return to the office

OP - your team doesn’t sound so nice I’m afraid. I’d suggest you all try to deal with this in a professional way - posting this on NVN sounds like a whinge (because this is not a forum for professional advice). Go through this with your boss and HR and see what the best way forward is for all concer...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Staff member refusing to return to the office
Replies: 7
by Flowermummy
Wed Oct 23, 2024 1:22 pm

Re: DIvorced - did you change last name?

I have divorced friends who kept the ex husbands surname because it was easier - both to have the same surname as the children but also because that’s how they were known professionally. I’d say entirely up to how you feel about it. If you haven’t changed your name so far, you are probably ok with k...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: DIvorced - did you change last name?
Replies: 13
by Flowermummy
Wed Oct 23, 2024 11:38 am

Re: mother shouting and threatening to smack a child on the common

I am with AbevilleMummy.
OP - really bizzare of you to do nothing at the time but find the time to post this on nappyvalley.
Forum: General Chat
Topic: mother shouting and threatening to smack a child on the common
Replies: 15
by Flowermummy
Sat Jul 13, 2024 10:16 pm

Re: New 20mph zone on the A205?

The new 20mph zones are so confusing to me. It takes more concentration to stay within 20 then it does to focus on the road imo. I find myself constantly checking the signs for restrictions / speedometer/cameras. It doesn’t feel that much safer to me but … hey ho .. maybe I’ll get used to it and in ...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New 20mph zone on the A205?
Replies: 37
by Flowermummy
Mon Jun 24, 2024 10:59 pm

Re: Robert Milne announced as new Master of Dulwich College

Big loss for Emanuel but great news for Dulwich !
Forum: Great British Schools Guide
Topic: Robert Milne announced as new Master of Dulwich College
Replies: 1
by Flowermummy
Sun Jun 09, 2024 3:32 pm

Re: Told off by MIL for expecting my husband to do his family's presents.

We have sort of the same arrangement. I say sort of because if I manage and have time , I would offer to buy presents for my husband’s side of the family too - I certainly don’t mind doing it but we both work as well, so need to share the admin too. We also missed some presents because DH forgot, bu...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Told off by MIL for expecting my husband to do his family's presents.
Replies: 8
by Flowermummy
Thu Jun 06, 2024 11:19 pm

Re: Asked to keep children in hotel room for duration of weeding

Why bother going then? Your husband can still go and enjoy it and you and the nanny can book yourselves another hotel where the kids can play in the pool and have some nice time off. And everyone is a winner! I get it that the couple want things done in a particular way - but really you have a famil...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Asked to keep children in hotel room for duration of weeding
Replies: 23
by Flowermummy
Thu May 30, 2024 10:14 pm

Re: Summer holiday resort with good tennis classes

Thank you very much for the recommendations!

Julian - for both children and adults, pls.
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Summer holiday resort with good tennis classes
Replies: 8
by Flowermummy
Sun May 05, 2024 3:46 pm

Re: Newton Prep

Our kids go there and we also live off northcote road. I wouldn’t say many Newton Prep families come from here but families at Newton Prep come from lots of places (nearby prince of wales drives for the lucky ones to live close by, Chelsea, Balham , etc ). The area immediately around the school is n...
Forum: Pregnancy and Birth in Nappy Valley
Topic: Newton Prep
Replies: 1
by Flowermummy
Sat May 04, 2024 6:18 pm

Summer holiday resort with good tennis classes

Would anyone have any recommendations for summmer holidays resorts with good tennis classes for children (~10 years old)?
We have been to Pinecliffs in the Algarve and liked it. Any other recommendations in Europe?
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Summer holiday resort with good tennis classes
Replies: 8
by Flowermummy
Sun Apr 21, 2024 10:27 pm

Re: Retired MIL doesn't help and overstays her welcome.

Ohh I feel for you. Does she call in beforehand to check if she can come? If yes, I’d suggest you just tell her days when she is welcome and when can’t have her over. I’d also think you and your husband need to agree on this beforehand and that he should be the one communicating this. That’s how we ...
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Retired MIL doesn't help and overstays her welcome.
Replies: 7
by Flowermummy
Thu Apr 04, 2024 11:19 pm

Re: Should we go to Centreparcs with a potentially infectious child?

I would think no as well.
But you could take a holiday to a less crowded place , for ex rent a cottage in the countryside, go for walks, etc?
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Should we go to Centreparcs with a potentially infectious child?
Replies: 6
by Flowermummy
Thu Apr 04, 2024 11:13 pm

Re: Are Miele machines worth the extra??

Yes definitely!
We bought ours 10 yrs ago and they are still going , thankfully. While the non Miele appliances had to be replaced for one reason or another.
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Are Miele machines worth the extra??
Replies: 9
by Flowermummy
Thu Apr 04, 2024 11:11 pm

Antalya recommendations for April

Would anyone have any recommendations for Antalya hotels?
Are there many activities for children aged around 10?
I think the water (sea and swimming pool) would be cold, so what other children activities would there be?
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Antalya recommendations for April
Replies: 3
by Flowermummy
Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:44 am