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Re: Worried for my daughter and her about to be trust fund fiancee

Quick question if yoy dont mind Does your daughter know about your concerns? Does she know about the possibility as PP suggest that you ll go and pay for a advice? I would be honest with her and wouldnt donit behind her back. If you re daughter is being engaged, she is obviously an adult and has a r...
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Mon Mar 11, 2024 7:34 am

Re: Daughter wants to dye dog

I agree with you it is nonsense. The way I would have the converstion if it was me, I would discuss the ethic of doing something to someone who has no voice therefore no say / no choice in the matter. I would hope she would understand the similarities. Failing that, being the parent I would say no a...
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Mon Feb 19, 2024 7:14 am

Re: Landscaper underquoted but halfway through job.

Yikes, it s horrible when that happen. I work in the building trade being an architectural interior designer for the last 20yrs. You say he is nice and he is really sorry that happened so i would absolutely stay away from any legal route. If you do so, or stand your ground he will walk out of the pr...
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Mon Feb 12, 2024 9:55 am

Re: Roche versus hurlingham - Putney prep schools ?

My kids were at the roche they are now in secondary school. Just be aware that the roche school is a good school but it doesnt suit every child. My youngest was failed by the teachers and principal, my youngest was happy there and did flourish. PM me if you want to talk. If we hadnt move out of lond...
Forum: Schools
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Fri Dec 22, 2023 11:05 am

Re: How much for nephew and nieces presents for Christmas

I agree it is steep but unfortunately that is what teens want these days. I would give them each a £50 voucher from one of those shop recommended above or from this company that do vouchers that are accepted in many shops - 4all or something i cant remember. This year we are doing god parents to god...
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Mon Dec 11, 2023 9:36 am

Re: Awful SIL making me dread extended family Christmas

Hi @m6girl I agree with @muddyboots. I stopped work when my 1st child was born then shortly after my second. I started freelancing when the 2nd one started reception. I have been raised by a successful mum who sold her business 5yrs ago, and I have 2 siblings who are incredibly successful, my husban...
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Mon Dec 11, 2023 9:28 am

Re: I left Eaton House Schools and Opened a Mental Health Clinic for Teens

I am so sorry to read about your experience and what you, your family and your son have been through. I hope he is feeling better and stronger. But I wanted to thank you for such a wonderful initiative. Very sadly there are not enough places to look after our children and it is a much needed resourc...
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Mon Nov 20, 2023 11:40 am

Re: Husband won't wear helmet on electric bike

Excellent post *@SouthLondonDaddy* Please ask your husband to read his post. My Husband drives, has a motorbike (he s ok the road with it as I type) and a road bike which he takes at week end. Having weight the pros and the cons, and for the same reasons explained in SouthLondonDaddy’s post he decid...
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Mon Oct 23, 2023 10:11 am

Re: Taylor Swift

The 4 tickets are now sold.
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Sat Jul 22, 2023 9:04 am

Taylor Swift

I have 4 tickets to sell for the 3rd June in Lyon, France. I got a date that suits me better in a different location so selling those ones at face value. Very good seats. I m only selling 2 or 4 tickets no odd numbers. They are not VIP packages. Please DM if interested. I will only reply ro private ...
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Sat Jul 22, 2023 8:42 am

Re: Is it time to ban 4x4s?

I find that very telling that the majority is thinking an full ban is what is necessary. I am not saying it isnt probably a good idea but you are all completely dismissive of people who uses those car multi functionally because they cannot afford to (or dont want to) run 2 cars. Not everyone buys th...
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Tue Jul 11, 2023 12:17 pm

Re: Is it time to ban 4x4s?

apologies for posting twice. no idea why it happened
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Mon Jul 10, 2023 9:40 am

Re: Is it time to ban 4x4s?

I just want to say a few things. Firstly comparing 4x4 to the gun situation in the US is completely irrelevant, and frankly quite crass for all the victims and their families involved. But I sort of get what someone would make the comparison I suppose. There are a lot of people who only owns 1 car b...
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Mon Jul 10, 2023 9:40 am

Re: Is it time to ban 4x4s?

I just want to say a few things. Firstly comparing 4x4 to the gun situation in the US is completely irrelevant, and frankly quite crass for all the victims and their families involved. But I sort of get what someone would make the comparison I suppose. There are a lot of people who only owns 1 car b...
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Mon Jul 10, 2023 9:40 am

Re: Parents not paying for end of year present?

I have 2 children and I have been class rep twice for each of them. It happens ALL THE TIME. The bill at the end of dinner: always short of £30 to £50. I would always be fuming but my husband always say not worth it we cover it. Collection for teachers gifts, there are always a few that pay late or ...
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Mon Jul 03, 2023 9:45 am