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House more or less decorated although not bothering with outside61324 replies
Cornersteady replied on 09/11/2023 13:29
Posted on 09/11/2023 13:29
We, Ok I needed, a new longer ladder so we went on to the B&Q website, and found one for £99, we then had an offer that if we spent £100 or more we would get £10 off, so we found something that a) was very cheap and b) would come in handy and we settled on a £2 roll of Sellotape. Both items were in stock in the store but even though it's only just over a mile away we noticed we also got free delivery, All went through and selected today for delivery.
So at 9.30 we received a text saying the delivery would be between ten and eleven, sure enough a large B&Q van arrived and I opened up the garage ready to store the ladder. A chap came up to the door and gave me a roll of Sellotape, I asked about the ladder and he knew nothing about it, so I went back to ring the store but another text arrived saying our delivery would be between 1 and 2pm. Ok I though perhaps from a different store?
No same chap and same van arrived at 1pm!
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heddlo replied on 09/11/2023 14:19
Posted on 09/11/2023 13:29 by CornersteadyWe, Ok I needed, a new longer ladder so we went on to the B&Q website, and found one for £99, we then had an offer that if we spent £100 or more we would get £10 off, so we found something that a) was very cheap and b) would come in handy and we settled on a £2 roll of Sellotape. Both items were in stock in the store but even though it's only just over a mile away we noticed we also got free delivery, All went through and selected today for delivery.
So at 9.30 we received a text saying the delivery would be between ten and eleven, sure enough a large B&Q van arrived and I opened up the garage ready to store the ladder. A chap came up to the door and gave me a roll of Sellotape, I asked about the ladder and he knew nothing about it, so I went back to ring the store but another text arrived saying our delivery would be between 1 and 2pm. Ok I though perhaps from a different store?
No same chap and same van arrived at 1pm!
heddlo replied on 09/11/2023 14:24
Posted on 09/11/2023 07:57 by richardandrosYes, I know we're softies - and Meg is spoilt! - but yesterday was a milestone birthday for her when she reached 10. Can't believe where the time has gone since we got her. In doggy years - she's just about caught up with me and I just wish I could still dash around as she does
A wet walk on Fraisthorpe beach in the morning and then fish and chips at our favourite chippy just outside Scarborough on the A64. Only fish for Meg, though!
Wherenext replied on 09/11/2023 14:31
Posted on 09/11/2023 14:31
We had something similar from Amazon, CS. Found a paint brush for about £0.75 to qualify for free delivery (MSE have a tool you can use if you get Martin Lewis' emails). Anyway main item arrived without brush, still free delivery, and brush arrived a week later. Same delivery man. Go figure.
DSB, we've managed about 110 sites, some now no longer on the club list, but as we no longer seem to be using club sites a great deal we're unlikely to see a significant increase. Good luck with your efforts. Southport will be fine for a winter break. We used to go every winter mainly for the winter birds such as Geese etc. May in fact decide to go again this year as it was mentioned the other day.
Had a few days sorting various things out. We haven't updated a lot of the furnishings for quite a while so have been looking to move things around, have the place decorated, clean carpets and curtains etc. Looks like Painter booked up until April but we're in no rush. A visit to IKEA in Warrington has been mentioned.
Had a respite yesterday as we spent a good few hours with my cousin and her hubby over a leisurely pub lunch. We had our usual good time. Lots of laughter. Must admit to being exhausted last night. Think the recent excursion to France took it out of me after we got back.
Back to raining again today. If you are planning on North Wales Ttda then bring wellies, and maybe a boat.
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milliehull replied on 09/11/2023 14:42
Posted on 09/11/2023 13:29 by CornersteadyWe, Ok I needed, a new longer ladder so we went on to the B&Q website, and found one for £99, we then had an offer that if we spent £100 or more we would get £10 off, so we found something that a) was very cheap and b) would come in handy and we settled on a £2 roll of Sellotape. Both items were in stock in the store but even though it's only just over a mile away we noticed we also got free delivery, All went through and selected today for delivery.
So at 9.30 we received a text saying the delivery would be between ten and eleven, sure enough a large B&Q van arrived and I opened up the garage ready to store the ladder. A chap came up to the door and gave me a roll of Sellotape, I asked about the ladder and he knew nothing about it, so I went back to ring the store but another text arrived saying our delivery would be between 1 and 2pm. Ok I though perhaps from a different store?
No same chap and same van arrived at 1pm!
Takethedogalong replied on 09/11/2023 14:43
Posted on 09/11/2023 14:43
Thanks WN, we know Wales🤣 Hoping for snow really so we can play in the Jeep. The castles are the lure, the big ones are open, a while since we have been, particularly on Anglesey. We have never stayed or fully explored Anglesey, so looking at cottages on there.
Takethedogalong replied on 09/11/2023 14:44
Posted on 09/11/2023 14:42 by milliehull🤣🤣🤣🤣. I was laughing so much I couldn't read this out to OH. Oh dear is it any wonder some of these firms get into financial difficulty!
Takethedogalong replied on 09/11/2023 14:55
Posted on 09/11/2023 12:04 by DavidKlyneTDA
We have been to Cayton Village a couple of times pre and post refurbishment. Ideal site for us in a motorhome as there is a regular bus service from the entrance either to Scarborough or Filey/Bridlington in other direction. There is also a nice pub in the village if you want to treat yourselves. There is a short cut into the village through a gate near the Glamping Cabins. They are building houses next to the site but it didn't cause us any inconvenience when we stayed earlier in the year. Enjoy.
David
Posted on 09/11/2023 14:55
Thanks DK. It’s a new to us site, but friends use cabins regular. Can only manage a couple of nights, but we shall have fun, we used to go away regular together before ill health hit, so it’s good they can manage a cabin. Plus we get to have a good look around one. We did try and book a cabin, but nothing available with a pooch, but it gives MH a good run out.
We know Scarborough inside and out, probably had more holidays there as a child than anywhere else, but we shall take MH down under castle, and use it as a warm rest stop for some lunch…..providing sea isn’t coming over top🤣 It’s not looking cycling weather🫣 My inner child is telling me to save 2p’s for Amusements🤣 Love Scarborough, it has so many wonderful memories down the years. OH and I once went swimming in February there, back when we were very young and crackers🤭
A quick count gave us around 28 still existing Club Sites we have used, plus a couple of AS ones like Lidalia. Far too many others we used to love are now gone….Threeways, Much Wenlock, Ladycross to name three, and the old Trax ones like Hexham. We did use Hexham a few years ago in its post Club guise, and very nice it was…..
DSB replied on 09/11/2023 15:34
Posted on 09/11/2023 12:02 by vbfgHi David
I live in Southport and yes it is a bit faded, but no worse than many other towns these days. It is nearly all flat and the main thoroughfare, Lord Street, has wide roads and very wide pavements where the shops are mainly covered with verandas so is very handy if the weather is wet and you would like a long stroll from one end of town to the other.
You are spoilt for choice for places to eat, as nearly every other building is a pub, cafe or restaurant. A very good restaurant is Auberge, just off Lord Street going towards the far end of town. It has large portions of freshly cooked food and also, Bistro Pierre, on Lord Street, in the centre of town, is very nice as well as it has a very good atmosphere.
There is a very pleasant and popular cafe in the Atkinson Arts Centre/library and you can use the toilets in there as well (down steps on the ground floor, or up in the lift, to the next floor) if you are in the town centre as they are always kept very clean.
You can catch a bus into Liverpool or Preston, from Lord Street, they run very regularly and the train journey to Liverpool is 40 minutes and I think that these days, it runs every 20 minutes.
Morrisons is just across from the site, on the way to or from the town centre, there is a Sainsburys in town, 2 Tesco Espresses and an Asda, just off the town centre, just up the street from the railway station.
Taxis are easy to find and have very reasonable rates.
Hope that helps and if you do decide to come here, have a nice time.
Regards Val
DSB replied on 09/11/2023 15:41
Posted on 09/11/2023 14:31 by WherenextWe had something similar from Amazon, CS. Found a paint brush for about £0.75 to qualify for free delivery (MSE have a tool you can use if you get Martin Lewis' emails). Anyway main item arrived without brush, still free delivery, and brush arrived a week later. Same delivery man. Go figure.
DSB, we've managed about 110 sites, some now no longer on the club list, but as we no longer seem to be using club sites a great deal we're unlikely to see a significant increase. Good luck with your efforts. Southport will be fine for a winter break. We used to go every winter mainly for the winter birds such as Geese etc. May in fact decide to go again this year as it was mentioned the other day.
Had a few days sorting various things out. We haven't updated a lot of the furnishings for quite a while so have been looking to move things around, have the place decorated, clean carpets and curtains etc. Looks like Painter booked up until April but we're in no rush. A visit to IKEA in Warrington has been mentioned.
Had a respite yesterday as we spent a good few hours with my cousin and her hubby over a leisurely pub lunch. We had our usual good time. Lots of laughter. Must admit to being exhausted last night. Think the recent excursion to France took it out of me after we got back.
Back to raining again today. If you are planning on North Wales Ttda then bring wellies, and maybe a boat.
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