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Title: How many days?
Post by: Jules on January 11, 2009, 03:16:26 AM
 The big countdown has started once again for us all .For us it is 230 days to go. How many for you? :)
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: kemo on January 11, 2009, 02:39:59 PM
Just behind you 236 days to go
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: strogs on January 11, 2009, 06:16:13 PM
Jules,  we can beat that on 174 days for us.  Can't wait
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on January 11, 2009, 06:41:48 PM
166  left until our first visit.
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: bobthebuilder on January 11, 2009, 07:00:54 PM
We're the same as Don. Can't wait for the wedding ;D
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on January 12, 2009, 09:27:10 PM
Well today it is 5 long-long months and 3 weeks before the great day of arrival.
Can't wait as usual!!
Tony C
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on January 12, 2009, 09:29:16 PM
Well today it is 5 long-long months and 3 weeks before the great day of arrival.
Can't wait as usual!!
Tony C
Hey Bob & Don - maybe this time we can have a chat and a drink on your second week!!
Tony C
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on January 12, 2009, 10:48:15 PM
Well today it is 5 long-long months and 3 weeks before the great day of arrival.
Can't wait as usual!!
Tony C
Hey Bob & Don - maybe this time we can have a chat and a drink on your second week!!
Tony C
Definitely up for that.
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on January 14, 2009, 04:29:27 AM
 8) Give us a few days to settle and we can meet up after dinner one evening,
you can leave a message with Noula in the Travel shop to get us.
Now we have 5 months to decide which bar!!
I know that B the B eats in the Little Prince and has his own Table no less!!
As we saw him last year!!
Look forward to the chat - Tony
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: Jules on February 01, 2009, 01:57:21 AM
           
209 DAYS  


 
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Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on February 01, 2009, 03:26:50 AM
146 I believe
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Post by: tonyco1 on February 01, 2009, 09:16:40 PM
151 for us
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on February 03, 2009, 02:38:01 AM
TOO MANY
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on February 03, 2009, 09:11:05 PM
TOO MANY
TOO TRUE - TOO MANY - SO MANY HOLIDAY'S - SO LITTLE TIME
!
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on February 03, 2009, 11:29:12 PM
Roll On 7th Of MARCH
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: Jules on February 04, 2009, 12:41:30 AM



FAR FAR TO MANY FOR US
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Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on February 04, 2009, 02:57:02 AM
So where are you going Don???
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on February 04, 2009, 10:55:25 PM
So where are you going Don???


Which holiday?
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: Jules on February 05, 2009, 12:24:27 AM
Ha ha Don you can say that lol!! 8)
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on February 05, 2009, 11:12:13 PM
Tenerife but I do have a weeks holiday before that!
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: Jules on February 06, 2009, 12:22:33 AM
I don't know Don. More holidays than Judith Chalmers lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on February 06, 2009, 02:01:38 AM
I don't know Don. More holidays than Judith Chalmers lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

You're a bigger Charmer than the aforementioned Judith  ::) ??? :o
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on February 07, 2009, 03:54:17 AM
I do quite well for Annual Leave in my company. I get eight & a half weeks holiday each year plus every 7 weeks I get a week off -  mid-week to midweek - - - -  so I can't complain!!

I usually do 3 holidays a year - but the problem these days is the cost!! I may cut down to two this year!!
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on February 07, 2009, 08:17:31 PM
Hate to say it but the cost is no problem. The bigger drawback is the lack of hols available to us. I get 8 weeks a year plus whatever flexi-time I accrue. The hitch? Sandra gets a week at Xmas , 2 weeks in June and 2 weeks to have over the rest of the year plus a few of the bank holidays. We have been quite lucky in recent years that regular redundancies have occurred so extra hols have been booked.   
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: Jules on February 07, 2009, 08:52:35 PM
8 weeks holiday is fantastic. I get 25 days plus bank holidays which then equates to 6 weeks and 2 days of which we have to save at least 3 for Christmas(plus Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day Bank Holidays). Mind you I don't mind having the Christmas and New Year off as I think it is a nice time to have a rest lol!!!!! ;)
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on February 07, 2009, 10:46:15 PM
8 weeks holiday is fantastic. I get 25 days plus bank holidays which then equates to 6 weeks and 2 days of which we have to save at least 3 for Christmas(plus Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day Bank Holidays). Mind you I don't mind having the Christmas and New Year off as I think it is a nice time to have a rest lol!!!!! ;)

My boss lets me have a day off for her birthday and half a day on the thursday immediately prior to easter! She is a lovely lady.... Bow, Scrape etc!  ;D
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: Jules on February 08, 2009, 02:47:24 AM
8 weeks holiday is fantastic. I get 25 days plus bank holidays which then equates to 6 weeks and 2 days of which we have to save at least 3 for Christmas(plus Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day Bank Holidays). Mind you I don't mind having the Christmas and New Year off as I think it is a nice time to have a rest lol!!!!! ;)

My boss lets me have a day off for her birthday and half a day on the thursday immediately prior to easter! She is a lovely lady.... Bow, Scrape etc!  ;D
Is your boss the Queen lol!!!!!!!!!!! 8)
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on February 08, 2009, 02:57:31 AM
God Save My Boss   Yes!
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on February 09, 2009, 03:09:34 AM
So are you a Beefeater then?

We actually get 10 weeks + holiday, in my company, but they like us to spread some of it around into long weekends through the year.
This year I still have 11 full weeks left to take, as I carried a few weeks over, plus a few extra long weekends - so happy with my lot!!.
We are saving for another 6 week-er to Australia - Singapore and Hong Kong, or a cruise over Xmas, so as I haven't won the Lotto!!

Also having just changed the boiler almost £3K, and looking at a new Bathroom and Kitchen again,
a few new windows at the back of the house, we thought we would cut back on a holiday and get some work done!
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on February 09, 2009, 11:00:50 PM
So are you a Beefeater then?

We actually get 10 weeks + holiday, in my company, but they like us to spread some of it around into long weekends through the year.
This year I still have 11 full weeks left to take, as I carried a few weeks over, plus a few extra long weekends - so happy with my lot!!.
We are saving for another 6 week-er to Australia - Singapore and Hong Kong, or a cruise over Xmas, so as I haven't won the Lotto!!

Also having just changed the boiler almost £3K, and looking at a new Bathroom and Kitchen again,
a few new windows at the back of the house, we thought we would cut back on a holiday and get some work done!

Vegetarian
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on February 09, 2009, 11:31:31 PM
So are you a Beefeater then?

We actually get 10 weeks + holiday, in my company, but they like us to spread some of it around into long weekends through the year.
This year I still have 11 full weeks left to take, as I carried a few weeks over, plus a few extra long weekends - so happy with my lot!!.
We are saving for another 6 week-er to Australia - Singapore and Hong Kong, or a cruise over Xmas, so as I haven't won the Lotto!!

Also having just changed the boiler almost £3K, and looking at a new Bathroom and Kitchen again,
a few new windows at the back of the house, we thought we would cut back on a holiday and get some work done!

Vegetarian

A Veggie Beefeater then? Guarding the Tower of London in a "Green Uniform", you could be the first "Cabbageater"!! LOL

CABBAGE EATERS - EYES RIGHT - QUICK MARCH!
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on February 10, 2009, 12:03:54 AM
So are you a Beefeater then?

We actually get 10 weeks + holiday, in my company, but they like us to spread some of it around into long weekends through the year.
This year I still have 11 full weeks left to take, as I carried a few weeks over, plus a few extra long weekends - so happy with my lot!!.
We are saving for another 6 week-er to Australia - Singapore and Hong Kong, or a cruise over Xmas, so as I haven't won the Lotto!!

Also having just changed the boiler almost £3K, and looking at a new Bathroom and Kitchen again,
a few new windows at the back of the house, we thought we would cut back on a holiday and get some work done!

Vegetarian

A Veggie Beefeater then? Guarding the Tower of London in a "Green Uniform", you could be the first "Cabbageater"!! LOL

CABBAGE EATERS - EYES RIGHT - QUICK MARCH!


TONY..... If it 'aint swum in water, If it 'aint ran in a field it 'aint worth eating. Also never have from a bottle what you can have draught! Worked that out early in life ??? LOL
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on February 10, 2009, 02:43:07 AM
Nice one Don - -I fully agree - - well put - so did the cabbage have legs then?? LoL
and the Draft beer is superb!!
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on February 10, 2009, 11:26:26 PM
Do you remember Shani Lewis? Ever since I first saw her ventriloquism act I just can't stop eating lamb  :o ;D :o
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: Jules on February 11, 2009, 12:14:03 AM
Do you remember Shani Lewis? Ever since I first saw her ventriloquism act I just can't stop eating lamb  :o ;D :o
Ah but how many people would eat venison and not think about poor Bambi or duck and not think about Donald lol!!!!!!!! ;D
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on February 11, 2009, 12:24:03 AM
136 days To Spit Roast Lamb!!  And, Yes crispy DUCK and pancakes are delicious!!! By the way had a lovely chop for tea tonight and my thoughts turned straight to Babe  8)
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: Jules on February 11, 2009, 01:01:11 AM
136 days To Spit Roast Lamb!!  And, Yes crispy DUCK and pancakes are delicious!!! By the way had a lovely chop for tea tonight and my thoughts turned straight to Babe  8)
Don't mind the babe thing as I don't like pork. Especially if you can still smell the pig in it lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on February 11, 2009, 02:06:09 AM
136 days To Spit Roast Lamb!!  And, Yes crispy DUCK and pancakes are delicious!!! By the way had a lovely chop for tea tonight and my thoughts turned straight to Babe  8)
Don't mind the babe thing as I don't like pork. Especially if you can still smell the pig in it lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Having an "Ermintrude" Casserole tomorrow night! Remember her? We have "Dylan" stew for thursday night! That is probably a magic but roundabout way of saying I love animals ??? ::) :o
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on February 11, 2009, 02:08:59 AM
How about a plate of "Skippy Steak" at the Oz place!!
and a Joey on the side!!
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on February 11, 2009, 02:16:27 AM
Oh yes! Kerry's unforgettable Skippy pies! SueLa just loves them! John prefers something fishy though!



Just a thing from one our customers - Q How have you lived since your last payment? A I haven't ! Explain how that conversation could have taken place please!
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on February 11, 2009, 11:56:38 PM
Oh yes! Kerry's unforgettable Skippy pies! SueLa just loves them! John prefers something fishy though!



Just a thing from one our customers - Q How have you lived since your last payment? A I haven't ! Explain how that conversation could have taken place please!
Now you have lost me!!
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on February 12, 2009, 12:02:45 AM
I don't broadcast what I do but business is booming, worse luck!  :'(
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: Jules on February 12, 2009, 12:33:44 AM
I don't broadcast what I do but business is booming, worse luck!  :'(
Beleive jobs are expanding in your business Don. Good for you but not the population. :'(
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on February 12, 2009, 03:02:47 AM
I don't broadcast what I do but business is booming, worse luck!  :'(
Beleive jobs are expanding in your business Don. Good for you but not the population. :'(
I get the impression that there are a lot of thicko's out there!!
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on February 12, 2009, 11:38:27 PM
More than you would ever believe Tony. Seriously speaking for once, it is a scary world out there!  I actually had someone write on an application form "I fort I would be gud at eat." This for a senior position. Great degree but scary, very scary if this is from one of our educated high fliers!
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on February 13, 2009, 03:07:56 AM
More than you would ever believe Tony. Seriously speaking for once, it is a scary world out there!  I actually had someone write on an application form "I fort I would be gud at eat." This for a senior position. Great degree but scary, very scary if this is from one of our educated high fliers!
Can't be Hannibal Lector, he could spell, - & Oh! yes - - -he did the eating!!


I had to hold a Disciplinary investigation with one of my newly transferred staff yesterday.
He was so childlike and immature, the supposedly straight-forward "LDi" as we call it,
took nearly 3 hours - (but he still got a written warning), when it should have been 30 mins.
How I didn't bite on his wind-up behaviour I shall never know, but I had a headache at the end.
I find that the people who think they are the world's smartest, are usually the most dangerous because they are the most stupid.
It was almost funny, he tried to blame his hammer toe, a birth defect, on company issue Dr. Martins shoes.
He was pulling paid sickies for months at a time, without medical justification, and was never dealt with before he transferred to us.
I always get the awkward ones sent to me!!
Now you know why San Stefanos is a breath of fresh air - the local people are never lazy scammers like that!!


Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: sharris on February 14, 2009, 09:34:33 PM
Hi all,

Couldn't get on here for a while, forgot my password and they never sent the activation email for me to reset it !!!! but hey, am back now................

and seeng as i am back on it must be time to say ....................82 sleeps........................!!!!!!!

Ha ha, going for 2 weeks in May this year, normally do a week in may then a week in Sept, did 2 weeks in Sept last year as well....not sure will be able to back a second time tho this year  :(

Oh well, not long to go now.

Have missed reading all this banter on here !!!!!   ;D

Sarah Harris
xxxx

Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on February 14, 2009, 10:02:47 PM
Welcome back Sarah just hope the "banter" hasn't degenerated too far. That incorrigible trio JulesT SueLa & TonyCo1 take some controlling. Believe me it has been hard, hard work protecting the literary reputation of this site. Now on a serious note you must be one of the first out there this season. We will be counting on you filling us in on all the changes and most of all the goss! Where are you staying? Wherever, have a great time and spare a though for we poor drudges workin our fingures to the bone while you enjoy the greatest resort on earth. Our day will come!
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: Jules on February 14, 2009, 11:05:48 PM
Welcome back Sarah. Was beginning to think you had left us lol!!!!!!! ;) As Don says you will be one of the first to see the resort opening and in all its glory.
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on February 15, 2009, 11:48:55 PM
Also welcome back from us as well - I hope the weather is good for you.
Last year we went in the 3rd & 4th weeks of may.
We just missed a lot of rain and mixed weather.
We shall be keeping our fingers crossed for you to get 2 weeks of sun - have a great holiday.
TonyC & Linda
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: sharris on February 18, 2009, 09:40:31 PM
Thanks for the welcome back guys !!!

We always stay at Tereza's , we met Jules and Roy last Sept....was nice to put some faces to names.

I have always had nice weather in May, its more bearable and there are no WASPS !!!! hoorah !!!!

Yes i wil report back, as i think there will be couple of changes as have heard of 2 new restaurants for this year, but knowing our Greek friends they will only start working on them as the season starts !!!!

mmmmmm i wonder if the "bus stop" has still got its wrap still around it !!!!!!! ha ha.  ???

Sarah H
xxx
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on February 19, 2009, 05:04:44 AM
Sarah,
We had completely forgotten about the friendly wasps who always want to share my breakfast!!
Still I have never been stung as they are not aggressive luckily!!
I am sure it's in their DNA to follow me around!!

Tony & Linda
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: Jules on February 20, 2009, 12:18:05 AM
Sarah,
We had completely forgotten about the friendly wasps who always want to share my breakfast!!
Still I have never been stung as they are not aggressive luckily!!
I am sure it's in their DNA to follow me around!!

Tony & Linda
I got stung a couple of years ago on our last day. We were at Zest For Life juice bar so there was plenty of them about and the one chose me.
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on February 20, 2009, 02:06:56 AM
Sarah,
We had completely forgotten about the friendly wasps who always want to share my breakfast!!
Still I have never been stung as they are not aggressive luckily!!
I am sure it's in their DNA to follow me around!!

Tony & Linda
I got stung a couple of years ago on our last day. We were at Zest For Life juice bar so there was plenty of them about and the one chose me.
As Roy would say... That wasp had good taste!  We would second that even without tasting you LOL
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: Jules on February 21, 2009, 12:12:09 AM
Sarah,
We had completely forgotten about the friendly wasps who always want to share my breakfast!!
Still I have never been stung as they are not aggressive luckily!!
I am sure it's in their DNA to follow me around!!

Tony & Linda
I got stung a couple of years ago on our last day. We were at Zest For Life juice bar so there was plenty of them about and the one chose me.
As Roy would say... That wasp had good taste!  We would second that even without tasting you LOL
Aw thanks Don you say the loveliest of things.lol!!!!!!!!!!!!! ::)
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: Jules on February 21, 2009, 12:13:01 AM
At last we are less than 190 now - yippee it will soon come around. :)


                               
  189 DAYS
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on February 21, 2009, 02:26:15 AM
At last we are less than 190 now - yippee it will soon come around. :)


                               
  189 DAYS

 
                                             
         126 Zipedee Doo Dah !!!!!
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on February 21, 2009, 04:37:24 AM
At last we are less than 190 now - yippee it will soon come around. :)


                               
  189 DAYS

 
                                             
         126 Zipedee Doo Dah !!!!!
                                 
  132 Days Now - and COUNTING!!  
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on February 21, 2009, 08:42:11 PM
At last we are less than 190 now - yippee it will soon come around. :)


                               
  189 DAYS

 
                                             
         126 Zipedee Doo Dah !!!!!
                                 
  132 Days Now - and COUNTING!!  

125
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: Jules on February 21, 2009, 10:55:24 PM
At last we are less than 190 now - yippee it will soon come around. :)


                               
  189 DAYS

 
                                             
         126 Zipedee Doo Dah !!!!!
                                 
  132 Days Now - and COUNTING!!  

125

Come in Sarah - we know your days are less than the guys lol!!!!!!!! ;)
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: SueLa on February 22, 2009, 01:14:50 AM
177 Days to go 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on February 22, 2009, 07:59:04 AM
At last we are less than 190 now - yippee it will soon come around. :)


                               
  189 DAYS


 
                                             
         126 Zipedee Doo Dah !!!!!
                                 
  132 Days Now - and COUNTING!!  

125

Come in Sarah - we know your days are less than the guys lol!!!!!!!! ;)

  130 Days Now - and COUNTING!!  
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on February 23, 2009, 05:48:47 PM
1 2 3
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on March 01, 2009, 05:32:16 AM
   
Now only 1 2 5 to go!!
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: swedebasher on March 05, 2009, 09:04:01 PM
8 weeks tomorrow ;D
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: CHRIS NO 2 on March 05, 2009, 09:10:50 PM
94 long days
chris
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: sharris on March 05, 2009, 09:53:24 PM
Swedebasher
you must be there when we arrive i think.

We fly in on May 8th about lunchtime, stay at Teresa's - our usual haunt.

6 females - plus meeting up with 2 more couples when there, so quite a gathering, shouldnt be too hard to spot us !! ???

Come and join us for a drink  ;D

Sarah H xx
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on March 05, 2009, 11:26:02 PM
36 hours to Tenerife!
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: Jules on March 06, 2009, 12:26:07 AM
36 hours to Tenerife!
Oh Don trust you - Have a great time and hope you get plenty of sunshine. :)
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on March 06, 2009, 02:30:23 AM
36 hours to Tenerife!
Oh Don trust you - Have a great time and hope you get plenty of sunshine. :)
I am taking 3 weeks off to put in a new Bathroom from tues - so while you are sunning it up on the black beaches,
I will be in a cloud of black dust!!
Have a good'n - which resort?
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on March 06, 2009, 10:58:23 PM
36 hours to Tenerife!
Oh Don trust you - Have a great time and hope you get plenty of sunshine. :)
I am taking 3 weeks off to put in a new Bathroom from tues - so while you are sunning it up on the black beaches,
I will be in a cloud of black dust!!
Have a good'n - which resort?
As we like it on the quieter side the San Eugene area by Torviscas.
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on March 07, 2009, 05:54:07 AM
36 hours to Tenerife!
Oh Don trust you - Have a great time and hope you get plenty of sunshine. :)
I am taking 3 weeks off to put in a new Bathroom from tues - so while you are sunning it up on the black beaches,
I will be in a cloud of black dust!!
Have a good'n - which resort?
As we like it on the quieter side the San Eugene area by Torviscas.
Nice - we don't know that resort, we stayed in Los Gigantes last time we went there!
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: Jules on March 07, 2009, 12:01:41 PM



ONLY 174 DAYS
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on March 09, 2009, 04:22:19 AM



ONLY 174 DAYS
ONLY 117 DAYS
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: swedebasher on March 11, 2009, 10:49:11 PM
7 weeks Friday, holiday paid today, and yippee, flight goes ahead from Norwich as it is virtually full. ;D, so 30 minutes door to airport.
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: Jules on March 12, 2009, 01:30:06 AM
7 weeks Friday, holiday paid today, and yippee, flight goes ahead from Norwich as it is virtually full. ;D, so 30 minutes door to airport.
Well done Swedebasher. You will be one of the first arrivals along with Sarah this season. we will all be waiting with bated breath to hear of your hols so we know whats coming again for us. I love reading other peoples reviews or am I just nosey lol!!!!
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: sharris on March 12, 2009, 09:50:57 PM
Don't worry Jules, i will fill you in on any gossip !!!!!  ;D

Sarah H x
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: Jules on March 13, 2009, 12:15:19 AM
Don't worry Jules, i will fill you in on any gossip !!!!!  ;D

Sarah H x
Thanks Sarah. We were going to try for an early one as well but have opted for a break in London instead. :)
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on March 13, 2009, 04:53:24 AM
Don't worry Jules, i will fill you in on any gossip !!!!!  ;D

Sarah H x
Thanks Sarah. We were going to try for an early one as well but have opted for a break in London instead. :)
When are you in London Jules?
What are you going to do - Theatre or something?
Like music - try Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club - we had a great night (with dinner) there recently.
Still - the centre of London is only 40mins away from our house by the Underground.
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: Jules on March 13, 2009, 10:21:04 AM
Don't worry Jules, i will fill you in on any gossip !!!!!  ;D

Sarah H x
Thanks Sarah. We were going to try for an early one as well but have opted for a break in London instead. :)
When are you in London Jules?
What are you going to do - Theatre or something?
 
Like music - try Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club - we had a great night (with dinner) there recently.
Still - the centre of London is only 40mins away from our house by the Underground.
Probably beginning of May time for the bank holiday weekend - not finalised any plans yet. I have been looking at whats on at the theatre and there is so much to choose from and a lot of them do appeal.
The break will be in memory of my Mum who died on New Years Eve as she used to live in Hornchurch and when we visited always enjoyed going in to London by Underground train. We had many great trips and plenty of walking. My Mum loved walking and could out walk us any day. lol!!
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on March 14, 2009, 04:20:47 AM
Don't worry Jules, i will fill you in on any gossip !!!!!  ;D

Sarah H x
Thanks Sarah. We were going to try for an early one as well but have opted for a break in London instead. :)
When are you in London Jules?
What are you going to do - Theatre or something?
 
Like music - try Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club - we had a great night (with dinner) there recently.
Still - the centre of London is only 40mins away from our house by the Underground.
Probably beginning of May time for the bank holiday weekend - not finalised any plans yet. I have been looking at whats on at the theatre and there is so much to choose from and a lot of them do appeal.
The break will be in memory of my Mum who died on New Years Eve as she used to live in Hornchurch and when we visited always enjoyed going in to London by Underground train. We had many great trips and plenty of walking. My Mum loved walking and could out walk us any day. lol!!
Well I know all about the Underground - should do - I help to run it!!
If you like Musicals, Jersey Boys is fantastic!
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: Jules on March 14, 2009, 11:01:03 AM
Don't worry Jules, i will fill you in on any gossip !!!!!  ;D

Sarah H x
Thanks Sarah. We were going to try for an early one as well but have opted for a break in London instead. :)
When are you in London Jules?
What are you going to do - Theatre or something?
 
Like music - try Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club - we had a great night (with dinner) there recently.
Still - the centre of London is only 40mins away from our house by the Underground.
Probably beginning of May time for the bank holiday weekend - not finalised any plans yet. I have been looking at whats on at the theatre and there is so much to choose from and a lot of them do appeal.
The break will be in memory of my Mum who died on New Years Eve as she used to live in Hornchurch and when we visited always enjoyed going in to London by Underground train. We had many great trips and plenty of walking. My Mum loved walking and could out walk us any day. lol!!
Well I know all about the Underground - should do - I help to run it!!
If you like Musicals, Jersey Boys is fantastic!

I have been looking at Jersey Boys or the Queen one as well as that would be more up Roys street.
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: swedebasher on March 14, 2009, 12:13:46 PM
TC1, my mate from Saffron Walden (now slightly retired) was HV Cable Manager or some such for LUL and operated out of Stockwell. Remembers his horror stories about the Underground and the infamous Lots Road substation.
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on March 15, 2009, 12:55:19 AM
TC1, my mate from Saffron Walden (now slightly retired) was HV Cable Manager or some such for LUL and operated out of Stockwell. Remembers his horror stories about the Underground and the infamous Lots Road substation.
I could tell you a few of my own - I also have to attend any incidents in my patch as well - suicides, bombers, failures etc,etc.
Luckily I only investigate, over-see things, liaise or preserve evidence now - we have the emergency services and our own ERU (Emergency response Unit), to do all the really nasty stuff!!
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on March 15, 2009, 01:17:41 AM
Don't worry Jules, i will fill you in on any gossip !!!!!  ;D

Sarah H x
Thanks Sarah. We were going to try for an early one as well but have opted for a break in London instead. :)
When are you in London Jules?
What are you going to do - Theatre or something?
 
Like music - try Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club - we had a great night (with dinner) there recently.
Still - the centre of London is only 40mins away from our house by the Underground.
Probably beginning of May time for the bank holiday weekend - not finalised any plans yet. I have been looking at whats on at the theatre and there is so much to choose from and a lot of them do appeal.
The break will be in memory of my Mum who died on New Years Eve as she used to live in Hornchurch and when we visited always enjoyed going in to London by Underground train. We had many great trips and plenty of walking. My Mum loved walking and could out walk us any day. lol!!
Well I know all about the Underground - should do - I help to run it!!
If you like Musicals, Jersey Boys is fantastic!

I have been looking at Jersey Boys or the Queen one as well as that would be more up Roys street.
We saw both - both good, Queen is slightly more audience interactive (get up and sing towards the end),
We thought that Jersey Boys was the best show.
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: Jules on March 15, 2009, 02:31:55 AM
Don't worry Jules, i will fill you in on any gossip !!!!!  ;D

Sarah H x
Thanks Sarah. We were going to try for an early one as well but have opted for a break in London instead. :)
When are you in London Jules?
What are you going to do - Theatre or something?
 
Like music - try Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club - we had a great night (with dinner) there recently.
Still - the centre of London is only 40mins away from our house by the Underground.
Probably beginning of May time for the bank holiday weekend - not finalised any plans yet. I have been looking at whats on at the theatre and there is so much to choose from and a lot of them do appeal.
The break will be in memory of my Mum who died on New Years Eve as she used to live in Hornchurch and when we visited always enjoyed going in to London by Underground train. We had many great trips and plenty of walking. My Mum loved walking and could out walk us any day. lol!!
Well I know all about the Underground - should do - I help to run it!!
If you like Musicals, Jersey Boys is fantastic!

I have been looking at Jersey Boys or the Queen one as well as that would be more up Roys street.
We saw both - both good, Queen is slightly more audience interactive (get up and sing towards the end),
We thought that Jersey Boys was the best show.
Thanks for that Tony. Would Jersey Boys be suitable for my Mother In Law do you think?
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on March 15, 2009, 05:03:23 AM
Don't worry Jules, i will fill you in on any gossip !!!!!  ;D

Sarah H x
Thanks Sarah. We were going to try for an early one as well but have opted for a break in London instead. :)
When are you in London Jules?
What are you going to do - Theatre or something?
 
Like music - try Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club - we had a great night (with dinner) there recently.
Still - the centre of London is only 40mins away from our house by the Underground.
Probably beginning of May time for the bank holiday weekend - not finalised any plans yet. I have been looking at whats on at the theatre and there is so much to choose from and a lot of them do appeal.
The break will be in memory of my Mum who died on New Years Eve as she used to live in Hornchurch and when we visited always enjoyed going in to London by Underground train. We had many great trips and plenty of walking. My Mum loved walking and could out walk us any day. lol!!
Well I know all about the Underground - should do - I help to run it!!
If you like Musicals, Jersey Boys is fantastic!

I have been looking at Jersey Boys or the Queen one as well as that would be more up Roys street.
We saw both - both good, Queen is slightly more audience interactive (get up and sing towards the end),
We thought that Jersey Boys was the best show.
Thanks for that Tony. Would Jersey Boys be suitable for my Mother In Law do you think?
Good for everyone!! Simply a great night of entertainment!!
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: Jules on March 15, 2009, 11:58:28 AM
Don't worry Jules, i will fill you in on any gossip !!!!!  ;D

Sarah H x
Thanks Sarah. We were going to try for an early one as well but have opted for a break in London instead. :)
When are you in London Jules?
What are you going to do - Theatre or something?
 
Like music - try Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club - we had a great night (with dinner) there recently.
Still - the centre of London is only 40mins away from our house by the Underground.
Probably beginning of May time for the bank holiday weekend - not finalised any plans yet. I have been looking at whats on at the theatre and there is so much to choose from and a lot of them do appeal.
The break will be in memory of my Mum who died on New Years Eve as she used to live in Hornchurch and when we visited always enjoyed going in to London by Underground train. We had many great trips and plenty of walking. My Mum loved walking and could out walk us any day. lol!!
Well I know all about the Underground - should do - I help to run it!!
If you like Musicals, Jersey Boys is fantastic!

I have been looking at Jersey Boys or the Queen one as well as that would be more up Roys street.
We saw both - both good, Queen is slightly more audience interactive (get up and sing towards the end),
We thought that Jersey Boys was the best show.
Thanks for that Tony. Would Jersey Boys be suitable for my Mother In Law do you think?
Good for everyone!! Simply a great night of entertainment!!
Thanks Tony. Mother in law needs cheering up so have asked her to come with us. She is thinking about it. She has never been to London so hope she does.
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on March 15, 2009, 03:18:35 PM
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Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: Jules on March 15, 2009, 03:57:09 PM


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Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: Jules on March 15, 2009, 03:57:56 PM
103
I asume this is your first SS visit this year lol!!!!
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on March 15, 2009, 10:57:16 PM
103
I asume this is your first SS visit this year lol!!!!
It'll make a change from the Canaries. Been to 3 of them in the last 4 months! Roll on June 26th & September 25th.............. Still working on August !
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on March 16, 2009, 05:01:58 AM
103
I asume this is your first SS visit this year lol!!!!
It'll make a change from the Canaries. Been to 3 of them in the last 4 months! Roll on June 26th & September 25th.............. Still working on August !
Ahhhhh!!, how you suffer Don!!
meanwhile, I am halfway through the purgatory of having the new Bathroom installed.
Went through two days of having to strip-wash at the kitchen sink - not my idea of fun!! Then the plumbing leaked Sat night - - Aaarrrg!
Hit problems as well - bought a 4 way diverter valve, the diverter  "holes" & channels inside it are so small that I have no water pressure.
now having to re-design and plumb in 3 x shower mixer valves instead -
1 for overhead fixed shower head, 1 for hand-held shower, 1 for bath filler. My spend so far is about £2500 on parts, now
Linda wants "Galaxy" floor tiles 10 sq.metres - cost around £840, and then we need around 23sq.metres of quality wall tiles.
Also have to pay the guy doing it!! I said it would have been cheaper to fly no-frills-air to Tenerife daily - just to buy Don a beer!!

Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on March 17, 2009, 11:24:54 PM
103
I asume this is your first SS visit this year lol!!!!
It'll make a change from the Canaries. Been to 3 of them in the last 4 months! Roll on June 26th & September 25th.............. Still working on August !
Ahhhhh!!, how you suffer Don!!
meanwhile, I am halfway through the purgatory of having the new Bathroom installed.
Went through two days of having to strip-wash at the kitchen sink - not my idea of fun!! Then the plumbing leaked Sat night - - Aaarrrg!
Hit problems as well - bought a 4 way diverter valve, the diverter  "holes" & channels inside it are so small that I have no water pressure.
now having to re-design and plumb in 3 x shower mixer valves instead -
1 for overhead fixed shower head, 1 for hand-held shower, 1 for bath filler. My spend so far is about £2500 on parts, now
Linda wants "Galaxy" floor tiles 10 sq.metres - cost around £840, and then we need around 23sq.metres of quality wall tiles.
Also have to pay the guy doing it!! I said it would have been cheaper to fly no-frills-air to Tenerife daily - just to buy Don a beer!!


Any idea how to fix an up and over garage door? Cable snapped, Spring broke. Weight on floor! Me and DIY do not go together!
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on March 19, 2009, 01:38:11 AM
103
I asume this is your first SS visit this year lol!!!!
It'll make a change from the Canaries. Been to 3 of them in the last 4 months! Roll on June 26th & September 25th.............. Still working on August !
Ahhhhh!!, how you suffer Don!!
meanwhile, I am halfway through the purgatory of having the new Bathroom installed.
Went through two days of having to strip-wash at the kitchen sink - not my idea of fun!! Then the plumbing leaked Sat night - - Aaarrrg!
Hit problems as well - bought a 4 way diverter valve, the diverter  "holes" & channels inside it are so small that I have no water pressure.
now having to re-design and plumb in 3 x shower mixer valves instead -
1 for overhead fixed shower head, 1 for hand-held shower, 1 for bath filler. My spend so far is about £2500 on parts, now
Linda wants "Galaxy" floor tiles 10 sq.metres - cost around £840, and then we need around 23sq.metres of quality wall tiles.
Also have to pay the guy doing it!! I said it would have been cheaper to fly no-frills-air to Tenerife daily - just to buy Don a beer!!


Any idea how to fix an up and over garage door? Cable snapped, Spring broke. Weight on floor! Me and DIY do not go together!
I always thought an up and over was something from the Karma Sutra!!
Sorry mate - never even looked at one - my garage doors are normal double doors on hinges!!
Anyway;
going back to the tiles - I found a company in slough today, Domostone, cheapest I could find on the net.
It turns out that Linda didn't want the star Galaxy Granite Tiles, because they have a gold fleck.
The ones with a silver fleck are called cosmos Galaxy - not currently in production because the mine in Italy is closed as unstable.
Then we find out that what she saw was actually a man made product, even more expensive than the galaxy stuff.
It is called Black (many colours) Mirror Quartz tiles, made from crystal Quartz and mirror bits.
I did a quick internet check again and 10 sq/metres for me was between £1400 and £569,
depending where you buy the same product from. So I drove to slough this morning and bought them at the best price.
Just shows the mark-up some crooks put on products!!
They also did the Galaxy tiles for me at £346 while the same from Topps tiles was £840 on special discount!!

So by shopping around for everything my costs have been approx £2700 plus labour and I have saved at least £2000
on the quality items I bought. Price of a good Holiday I'd say!!  - - -with change!!





Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on March 19, 2009, 02:28:12 AM
103
I asume this is your first SS visit this year lol!!!!
It'll make a change from the Canaries. Been to 3 of them in the last 4 months! Roll on June 26th & September 25th.............. Still working on August !
Ahhhhh!!, how you suffer Don!!
meanwhile, I am halfway through the purgatory of having the new Bathroom installed.
Went through two days of having to strip-wash at the kitchen sink - not my idea of fun!! Then the plumbing leaked Sat night - - Aaarrrg!
Hit problems as well - bought a 4 way diverter valve, the diverter  "holes" & channels inside it are so small that I have no water pressure.
now having to re-design and plumb in 3 x shower mixer valves instead -
1 for overhead fixed shower head, 1 for hand-held shower, 1 for bath filler. My spend so far is about £2500 on parts, now
Linda wants "Galaxy" floor tiles 10 sq.metres - cost around £840, and then we need around 23sq.metres of quality wall tiles.
Also have to pay the guy doing it!! I said it would have been cheaper to fly no-frills-air to Tenerife daily - just to buy Don a beer!!


Any idea how to fix an up and over garage door? Cable snapped, Spring broke. Weight on floor! Me and DIY do not go together!
I always thought an up and over was something from the Karma Sutra!!
Sorry mate - never even looked at one - my garage doors are normal double doors on hinges!!
Anyway;
going back to the tiles - I found a company in slough today, Domostone, cheapest I could find on the net.
It turns out that Linda didn't want the star Galaxy Granite Tiles, because they have a gold fleck.
The ones with a silver fleck are called cosmos Galaxy - not currently in production because the mine in Italy is closed as unstable.
Then we find out that what she saw was actually a man made product, even more expensive than the galaxy stuff.
It is called Black (many colours) Mirror Quartz tiles, made from crystal Quartz and mirror bits.
I did a quick internet check again and 10 sq/metres for me was between £1400 and £569,
depending where you buy the same product from. So I drove to slough this morning and bought them at the best price.
Just shows the mark-up some crooks put on products!!
They also did the Galaxy tiles for me at £346 while the same from Topps tiles was £840 on special discount!!

So by shopping around for everything my costs have been approx £2700 plus labour and I have saved at least £2000
on the quality items I bought. Price of a good Holiday I'd say!!  - - -with change!!



Have you a smidgeon of SCOT in you?
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on March 19, 2009, 10:58:04 PM
103
I asume this is your first SS visit this year lol!!!!
It'll make a change from the Canaries. Been to 3 of them in the last 4 months! Roll on June 26th & September 25th.............. Still working on August !
Ahhhhh!!, how you suffer Don!!
meanwhile, I am halfway through the purgatory of having the new Bathroom installed.
Went through two days of having to strip-wash at the kitchen sink - not my idea of fun!! Then the plumbing leaked Sat night - - Aaarrrg!
Hit problems as well - bought a 4 way diverter valve, the diverter  "holes" & channels inside it are so small that I have no water pressure.
now having to re-design and plumb in 3 x shower mixer valves instead -
1 for overhead fixed shower head, 1 for hand-held shower, 1 for bath filler. My spend so far is about £2500 on parts, now
Linda wants "Galaxy" floor tiles 10 sq.metres - cost around £840, and then we need around 23sq.metres of quality wall tiles.
Also have to pay the guy doing it!! I said it would have been cheaper to fly no-frills-air to Tenerife daily - just to buy Don a beer!!


Any idea how to fix an up and over garage door? Cable snapped, Spring broke. Weight on floor! Me and DIY do not go together!
I always thought an up and over was something from the Karma Sutra!!
Sorry mate - never even looked at one - my garage doors are normal double doors on hinges!!
Anyway;
going back to the tiles - I found a company in slough today, Domostone, cheapest I could find on the net.
It turns out that Linda didn't want the star Galaxy Granite Tiles, because they have a gold fleck.
The ones with a silver fleck are called cosmos Galaxy - not currently in production because the mine in Italy is closed as unstable.
Then we find out that what she saw was actually a man made product, even more expensive than the galaxy stuff.
It is called Black (many colours) Mirror Quartz tiles, made from crystal Quartz and mirror bits.
I did a quick internet check again and 10 sq/metres for me was between £1400 and £569,
depending where you buy the same product from. So I drove to slough this morning and bought them at the best price.
Just shows the mark-up some crooks put on products!!
They also did the Galaxy tiles for me at £346 while the same from Topps tiles was £840 on special discount!!

So by shopping around for everything my costs have been approx £2700 plus labour and I have saved at least £2000
on the quality items I bought. Price of a good Holiday I'd say!!  - - -with change!!



Have you a smidgeon of SCOT in you?


99
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: Jules on March 20, 2009, 12:20:40 AM
103
I asume this is your first SS visit this year lol!!!!
It'll make a change from the Canaries. Been to 3 of them in the last 4 months! Roll on June 26th & September 25th.............. Still working on August !
Ahhhhh!!, how you suffer Don!!
meanwhile, I am halfway through the purgatory of having the new Bathroom installed.
Went through two days of having to strip-wash at the kitchen sink - not my idea of fun!! Then the plumbing leaked Sat night - - Aaarrrg!
Hit problems as well - bought a 4 way diverter valve, the diverter  "holes" & channels inside it are so small that I have no water pressure.
now having to re-design and plumb in 3 x shower mixer valves instead -
1 for overhead fixed shower head, 1 for hand-held shower, 1 for bath filler. My spend so far is about £2500 on parts, now
Linda wants "Galaxy" floor tiles 10 sq.metres - cost around £840, and then we need around 23sq.metres of quality wall tiles.
Also have to pay the guy doing it!! I said it would have been cheaper to fly no-frills-air to Tenerife daily - just to buy Don a beer!!


Any idea how to fix an up and over garage door? Cable snapped, Spring broke. Weight on floor! Me and DIY do not go together!
I always thought an up and over was something from the Karma Sutra!!
Sorry mate - never even looked at one - my garage doors are normal double doors on hinges!!
Anyway;
going back to the tiles - I found a company in slough today, Domostone, cheapest I could find on the net.
It turns out that Linda didn't want the star Galaxy Granite Tiles, because they have a gold fleck.
The ones with a silver fleck are called cosmos Galaxy - not currently in production because the mine in Italy is closed as unstable.
Then we find out that what she saw was actually a man made product, even more expensive than the galaxy stuff.
It is called Black (many colours) Mirror Quartz tiles, made from crystal Quartz and mirror bits.
I did a quick internet check again and 10 sq/metres for me was between £1400 and £569,
depending where you buy the same product from. So I drove to slough this morning and bought them at the best price.
Just shows the mark-up some crooks put on products!!
They also did the Galaxy tiles for me at £346 while the same from Topps tiles was £840 on special discount!!

So by shopping around for everything my costs have been approx £2700 plus labour and I have saved at least £2000
on the quality items I bought. Price of a good Holiday I'd say!!  - - -with change!!



Have you a smidgeon of SCOT in you?


99
Wow Don less than 100 now and into double figures. Doesn't the time go quicker than any of us really thinks it does. :)
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on March 20, 2009, 01:25:35 AM
103
I asume this is your first SS visit this year lol!!!!
It'll make a change from the Canaries. Been to 3 of them in the last 4 months! Roll on June 26th & September 25th.............. Still working on August !
Ahhhhh!!, how you suffer Don!!
meanwhile, I am halfway through the purgatory of having the new Bathroom installed.
Went through two days of having to strip-wash at the kitchen sink - not my idea of fun!! Then the plumbing leaked Sat night - - Aaarrrg!
Hit problems as well - bought a 4 way diverter valve, the diverter  "holes" & channels inside it are so small that I have no water pressure.
now having to re-design and plumb in 3 x shower mixer valves instead -
1 for overhead fixed shower head, 1 for hand-held shower, 1 for bath filler. My spend so far is about £2500 on parts, now
Linda wants "Galaxy" floor tiles 10 sq.metres - cost around £840, and then we need around 23sq.metres of quality wall tiles.
Also have to pay the guy doing it!! I said it would have been cheaper to fly no-frills-air to Tenerife daily - just to buy Don a beer!!


Any idea how to fix an up and over garage door? Cable snapped, Spring broke. Weight on floor! Me and DIY do not go together!
I always thought an up and over was something from the Karma Sutra!!
Sorry mate - never even looked at one - my garage doors are normal double doors on hinges!!
Anyway;
going back to the tiles - I found a company in slough today, Domostone, cheapest I could find on the net.
It turns out that Linda didn't want the star Galaxy Granite Tiles, because they have a gold fleck.
The ones with a silver fleck are called cosmos Galaxy - not currently in production because the mine in Italy is closed as unstable.
Then we find out that what she saw was actually a man made product, even more expensive than the galaxy stuff.
It is called Black (many colours) Mirror Quartz tiles, made from crystal Quartz and mirror bits.
I did a quick internet check again and 10 sq/metres for me was between £1400 and £569,
depending where you buy the same product from. So I drove to slough this morning and bought them at the best price.
Just shows the mark-up some crooks put on products!!
They also did the Galaxy tiles for me at £346 while the same from Topps tiles was £840 on special discount!!

So by shopping around for everything my costs have been approx £2700 plus labour and I have saved at least £2000
on the quality items I bought. Price of a good Holiday I'd say!!  - - -with change!!



Have you a smidgeon of SCOT in you?


99
Wow Don less than 100 now and into double figures. Doesn't the time go quicker than any of us really thinks it does. :)
Yes!! - well sussed out!! - I am afraid I do have a little Scottish in the bloodlines - eminating from the Aberdeen area of wee Bonnie Scotland,
I try to keep it quiet though, or you will find Don & I, marching along the main street playing Bagpipes!!
But lets put it this way - I support England as a first! (especially the Rugby).
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: Jules on March 20, 2009, 01:42:46 AM
103
I asume this is your first SS visit this year lol!!!!
It'll make a change from the Canaries. Been to 3 of them in the last 4 months! Roll on June 26th & September 25th.............. Still working on August !
Ahhhhh!!, how you suffer Don!!
meanwhile, I am halfway through the purgatory of having the new Bathroom installed.
Went through two days of having to strip-wash at the kitchen sink - not my idea of fun!! Then the plumbing leaked Sat night - - Aaarrrg!
Hit problems as well - bought a 4 way diverter valve, the diverter  "holes" & channels inside it are so small that I have no water pressure.
now having to re-design and plumb in 3 x shower mixer valves instead -
1 for overhead fixed shower head, 1 for hand-held shower, 1 for bath filler. My spend so far is about £2500 on parts, now
Linda wants "Galaxy" floor tiles 10 sq.metres - cost around £840, and then we need around 23sq.metres of quality wall tiles.
Also have to pay the guy doing it!! I said it would have been cheaper to fly no-frills-air to Tenerife daily - just to buy Don a beer!!


Any idea how to fix an up and over garage door? Cable snapped, Spring broke. Weight on floor! Me and DIY do not go together!
I always thought an up and over was something from the Karma Sutra!!
Sorry mate - never even looked at one - my garage doors are normal double doors on hinges!!
Anyway;
going back to the tiles - I found a company in slough today, Domostone, cheapest I could find on the net.
It turns out that Linda didn't want the star Galaxy Granite Tiles, because they have a gold fleck.
The ones with a silver fleck are called cosmos Galaxy - not currently in production because the mine in Italy is closed as unstable.
Then we find out that what she saw was actually a man made product, even more expensive than the galaxy stuff.
It is called Black (many colours) Mirror Quartz tiles, made from crystal Quartz and mirror bits.
I did a quick internet check again and 10 sq/metres for me was between £1400 and £569,
depending where you buy the same product from. So I drove to slough this morning and bought them at the best price.
Just shows the mark-up some crooks put on products!!
They also did the Galaxy tiles for me at £346 while the same from Topps tiles was £840 on special discount!!

So by shopping around for everything my costs have been approx £2700 plus labour and I have saved at least £2000
on the quality items I bought. Price of a good Holiday I'd say!!  - - -with change!!



Have you a smidgeon of SCOT in you?


99
Wow Don less than 100 now and into double figures. Doesn't the time go quicker than any of us really thinks it does. :)
Yes!! - well sussed out!! - I am afraid I do have a little Scottish in the bloodlines - eminating from the Aberdeen area of wee Bonnie Scotland,
I try to keep it quiet though, or you will find Don & I, marching along the main street playing Bagpipes!!
But lets put it this way - I support England as a first! (especially the Rugby).
I suppose someone has to lol!!!! ;)
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on March 20, 2009, 01:46:49 AM
103
I asume this is your first SS visit this year lol!!!!
It'll make a change from the Canaries. Been to 3 of them in the last 4 months! Roll on June 26th & September 25th.............. Still working on August !
Ahhhhh!!, how you suffer Don!!
meanwhile, I am halfway through the purgatory of having the new Bathroom installed.
Went through two days of having to strip-wash at the kitchen sink - not my idea of fun!! Then the plumbing leaked Sat night - - Aaarrrg!
Hit problems as well - bought a 4 way diverter valve, the diverter  "holes" & channels inside it are so small that I have no water pressure.
now having to re-design and plumb in 3 x shower mixer valves instead -
1 for overhead fixed shower head, 1 for hand-held shower, 1 for bath filler. My spend so far is about £2500 on parts, now
Linda wants "Galaxy" floor tiles 10 sq.metres - cost around £840, and then we need around 23sq.metres of quality wall tiles.
Also have to pay the guy doing it!! I said it would have been cheaper to fly no-frills-air to Tenerife daily - just to buy Don a beer!!


Any idea how to fix an up and over garage door? Cable snapped, Spring broke. Weight on floor! Me and DIY do not go together!
I always thought an up and over was something from the Karma Sutra!!
Sorry mate - never even looked at one - my garage doors are normal double doors on hinges!!
Anyway;
going back to the tiles - I found a company in slough today, Domostone, cheapest I could find on the net.
It turns out that Linda didn't want the star Galaxy Granite Tiles, because they have a gold fleck.
The ones with a silver fleck are called cosmos Galaxy - not currently in production because the mine in Italy is closed as unstable.
Then we find out that what she saw was actually a man made product, even more expensive than the galaxy stuff.
It is called Black (many colours) Mirror Quartz tiles, made from crystal Quartz and mirror bits.
I did a quick internet check again and 10 sq/metres for me was between £1400 and £569,
depending where you buy the same product from. So I drove to slough this morning and bought them at the best price.
Just shows the mark-up some crooks put on products!!
They also did the Galaxy tiles for me at £346 while the same from Topps tiles was £840 on special discount!!

So by shopping around for everything my costs have been approx £2700 plus labour and I have saved at least £2000
on the quality items I bought. Price of a good Holiday I'd say!!  - - -with change!!



Have you a smidgeon of SCOT in you?


99
Wow Don less than 100 now and into double figures. Doesn't the time go quicker than any of us really thinks it does. :)
Yes!! - well sussed out!! - I am afraid I do have a little Scottish in the bloodlines - eminating from the Aberdeen area of wee Bonnie Scotland,
I try to keep it quiet though, or you will find Don & I, marching along the main street playing Bagpipes!!
But lets put it this way - I support England as a first! (especially the Rugby).
I suppose someone has to lol!!!! ;)
Hi Jules - you must have some "Viper! in your bloodlines - 'cos that hurt!! LOL
PS.   = = = = = =     
     
   106 to go  
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on March 20, 2009, 02:23:19 AM
103
I asume this is your first SS visit this year lol!!!!
It'll make a change from the Canaries. Been to 3 of them in the last 4 months! Roll on June 26th & September 25th.............. Still working on August !
Ahhhhh!!, how you suffer Don!!
meanwhile, I am halfway through the purgatory of having the new Bathroom installed.
Went through two days of having to strip-wash at the kitchen sink - not my idea of fun!! Then the plumbing leaked Sat night - - Aaarrrg!
Hit problems as well - bought a 4 way diverter valve, the diverter  "holes" & channels inside it are so small that I have no water pressure.
now having to re-design and plumb in 3 x shower mixer valves instead -
1 for overhead fixed shower head, 1 for hand-held shower, 1 for bath filler. My spend so far is about £2500 on parts, now
Linda wants "Galaxy" floor tiles 10 sq.metres - cost around £840, and then we need around 23sq.metres of quality wall tiles.
Also have to pay the guy doing it!! I said it would have been cheaper to fly no-frills-air to Tenerife daily - just to buy Don a beer!!


Any idea how to fix an up and over garage door? Cable snapped, Spring broke. Weight on floor! Me and DIY do not go together!
I always thought an up and over was something from the Karma Sutra!!
Sorry mate - never even looked at one - my garage doors are normal double doors on hinges!!
Anyway;
going back to the tiles - I found a company in slough today, Domostone, cheapest I could find on the net.
It turns out that Linda didn't want the star Galaxy Granite Tiles, because they have a gold fleck.
The ones with a silver fleck are called cosmos Galaxy - not currently in production because the mine in Italy is closed as unstable.
Then we find out that what she saw was actually a man made product, even more expensive than the galaxy stuff.
It is called Black (many colours) Mirror Quartz tiles, made from crystal Quartz and mirror bits.
I did a quick internet check again and 10 sq/metres for me was between £1400 and £569,
depending where you buy the same product from. So I drove to slough this morning and bought them at the best price.
Just shows the mark-up some crooks put on products!!
They also did the Galaxy tiles for me at £346 while the same from Topps tiles was £840 on special discount!!

So by shopping around for everything my costs have been approx £2700 plus labour and I have saved at least £2000
on the quality items I bought. Price of a good Holiday I'd say!!  - - -with change!!



Have you a smidgeon of SCOT in you?


99
Wow Don less than 100 now and into double figures. Doesn't the time go quicker than any of us really thinks it does. :)
Yes!! - well sussed out!! - I am afraid I do have a little Scottish in the bloodlines - eminating from the Aberdeen area of wee Bonnie Scotland,
I try to keep it quiet though, or you will find Don & I, marching along the main street playing Bagpipes!!
But lets put it this way - I support England as a first! (especially the Rugby).
I suppose someone has to lol!!!! ;)
Hi Jules - you must have some "Viper! in your bloodlines - 'cos that hurt!! LOL
PS.   = = = = = =     
     
   106 to go  


98 And FLOWER OF SCOTLAND please lady & gentleman LOL
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on March 20, 2009, 02:34:10 AM
  Opps!! Only 105 to go - mis calculation - could've mised the flight!!   
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: Jules on March 20, 2009, 09:54:19 AM





Only 161 days to go If only it was less lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: Jules on March 20, 2009, 09:56:21 AM
103
I asume this is your first SS visit this year lol!!!!
It'll make a change from the Canaries. Been to 3 of them in the last 4 months! Roll on June 26th & September 25th.............. Still working on August !
Ahhhhh!!, how you suffer Don!!
meanwhile, I am halfway through the purgatory of having the new Bathroom installed.
Went through two days of having to strip-wash at the kitchen sink - not my idea of fun!! Then the plumbing leaked Sat night - - Aaarrrg!
Hit problems as well - bought a 4 way diverter valve, the diverter  "holes" & channels inside it are so small that I have no water pressure.
now having to re-design and plumb in 3 x shower mixer valves instead -
1 for overhead fixed shower head, 1 for hand-held shower, 1 for bath filler. My spend so far is about £2500 on parts, now
Linda wants "Galaxy" floor tiles 10 sq.metres - cost around £840, and then we need around 23sq.metres of quality wall tiles.
Also have to pay the guy doing it!! I said it would have been cheaper to fly no-frills-air to Tenerife daily - just to buy Don a beer!!


Any idea how to fix an up and over garage door? Cable snapped, Spring broke. Weight on floor! Me and DIY do not go together!
I always thought an up and over was something from the Karma Sutra!!
Sorry mate - never even looked at one - my garage doors are normal double doors on hinges!!
Anyway;
going back to the tiles - I found a company in slough today, Domostone, cheapest I could find on the net.
It turns out that Linda didn't want the star Galaxy Granite Tiles, because they have a gold fleck.
The ones with a silver fleck are called cosmos Galaxy - not currently in production because the mine in Italy is closed as unstable.
Then we find out that what she saw was actually a man made product, even more expensive than the galaxy stuff.
It is called Black (many colours) Mirror Quartz tiles, made from crystal Quartz and mirror bits.
I did a quick internet check again and 10 sq/metres for me was between £1400 and £569,
depending where you buy the same product from. So I drove to slough this morning and bought them at the best price.
Just shows the mark-up some crooks put on products!!
They also did the Galaxy tiles for me at £346 while the same from Topps tiles was £840 on special discount!!

So by shopping around for everything my costs have been approx £2700 plus labour and I have saved at least £2000
on the quality items I bought. Price of a good Holiday I'd say!!  - - -with change!!



Have you a smidgeon of SCOT in you?


99
Wow Don less than 100 now and into double figures. Doesn't the time go quicker than any of us really thinks it does. :)
Yes!! - well sussed out!! - I am afraid I do have a little Scottish in the bloodlines - eminating from the Aberdeen area of wee Bonnie Scotland,
I try to keep it quiet though, or you will find Don & I, marching along the main street playing Bagpipes!!
But lets put it this way - I support England as a first! (especially the Rugby).
I suppose someone has to lol!!!! ;)
Hi Jules - you must have some "Viper! in your bloodlines - 'cos that hurt!! LOL
PS.   = = = = = =            
   106 to go  

Just much prefer the football Tony - I take it you don't. Also love the 20/20 and 40/40 cricket in the Summer - very exciting.
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: Terri on March 20, 2009, 04:38:51 PM
Only....... 64!
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on March 21, 2009, 12:00:05 AM
Have you a smidgeon of SCOT in you?
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99
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Wow Don less than 100 now and into double figures. Doesn't the time go quicker than any of us really thinks it does. :)
[/quote]
Yes!! - well sussed out!! - I am afraid I do have a little Scottish in the bloodlines - eminating from the Aberdeen area of wee Bonnie Scotland,
I try to keep it quiet though, or you will find Don & I, marching along the main street playing Bagpipes!!
But lets put it this way - I support England as a first! (especially the Rugby).
[/quote]
I suppose someone has to lol!!!! ;)
[/quote]
Hi Jules - you must have some "Viper! in your bloodlines - 'cos that hurt!! LOL
PS.   = = = = = =            
   106 to go  

[/quote]
Just much prefer the football Tony - I take it you don't. Also love the 20/20 and 40/40 cricket in the Summer - very exciting.

[/quote]
No not true - I equally love the footie - I used to play Football at a reasonable level,
and Rugby mainly just for fun, when I was 'slightly' younger!!
However, I like to see the England Cricket Team do well - been waiting many years now though!!
But I only watch it if I am at a ground and you get the atmosphere - I find it boring to watch on TV to be honest!!
Maybe we should ask Don how the Scottish National Cricket Team is doing??

 [/color]     
   104 to go  
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on March 21, 2009, 12:28:11 AM
Have you a smidgeon of SCOT in you?
99
[/quote]
Wow Don less than 100 now and into double figures. Doesn't the time go quicker than any of us really thinks it does. :)
[/quote]
Yes!! - well sussed out!! - I am afraid I do have a little Scottish in the bloodlines - eminating from the Aberdeen area of wee Bonnie Scotland,
I try to keep it quiet though, or you will find Don & I, marching along the main street playing Bagpipes!!
But lets put it this way - I support England as a first! (especially the Rugby).
[/quote]
I suppose someone has to lol!!!! ;)
[/quote]
Hi Jules - you must have some "Viper! in your bloodlines - 'cos that hurt!! LOL
PS.   = = = = = =            
   106 to go  

[/quote]
Just much prefer the football Tony - I take it you don't. Also love the 20/20 and 40/40 cricket in the Summer - very exciting.

[/quote]
No not true - I equally love the footie - I used to play Football at a reasonable level,
and Rugby mainly just for fun, when I was 'slightly' younger!!
However, I like to see the England Cricket Team do well - been waiting many years now though!!
But I only watch it if I am at a ground and you get the atmosphere - I find it boring to watch on TV to be honest!!
Maybe we should ask Don how the Scottish National Cricket Team is doing??

 [/color]     
   104 to go  

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Didn't know we had one!!! We do cycle well though!!! We do have the best golf courses though!!!!
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: Jules on March 22, 2009, 10:29:14 PM
 
:D 159 DAYS TO GO  ;D
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on March 23, 2009, 02:24:49 AM
Have you a smidgeon of SCOT in you?
99
Wow Don less than 100 now and into double figures. Doesn't the time go quicker than any of us really thinks it does. :)
[/quote]
Yes!! - well sussed out!! - I am afraid I do have a little Scottish in the bloodlines - eminating from the Aberdeen area of wee Bonnie Scotland,
I try to keep it quiet though, or you will find Don & I, marching along the main street playing Bagpipes!!
But lets put it this way - I support England as a first! (especially the Rugby).
[/quote]
I suppose someone has to lol!!!! ;)
[/quote]
Hi Jules - you must have some "Viper! in your bloodlines - 'cos that hurt!! LOL
PS.   = = = = = =            
   106 to go  

[/quote]
Just much prefer the football Tony - I take it you don't. Also love the 20/20 and 40/40 cricket in the Summer - very exciting.

[/quote]
No not true - I equally love the footie - I used to play Football at a reasonable level,
and Rugby mainly just for fun, when I was 'slightly' younger!!
However, I like to see the England Cricket Team do well - been waiting many years now though!!
But I only watch it if I am at a ground and you get the atmosphere - I find it boring to watch on TV to be honest!!
Maybe we should ask Don how the Scottish National Cricket Team is doing??

 [/color]     
   104 to go  

[/quote]


Didn't know we had one!!! We do cycle well though!!! We do have the best golf courses though!!!!
[/quote]
Well you were quick there!! - Good answer on the cycles & golf - shame Gord/Brown was an export!!
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   100 Days to go  

Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on March 23, 2009, 10:52:46 PM
Have you a smidgeon of SCOT in you?
99
Wow Don less than 100 now and into double figures. Doesn't the time go quicker than any of us really thinks it does. :)
Yes!! - well sussed out!! - I am afraid I do have a little Scottish in the bloodlines - eminating from the Aberdeen area of wee Bonnie Scotland,
I try to keep it quiet though, or you will find Don & I, marching along the main street playing Bagpipes!!
But lets put it this way - I support England as a first! (especially the Rugby).
[/quote]
I suppose someone has to lol!!!! ;)
[/quote]
Hi Jules - you must have some "Viper! in your bloodlines - 'cos that hurt!! LOL
PS.   = = = = = =            
   106 to go  

[/quote]
Just much prefer the football Tony - I take it you don't. Also love the 20/20 and 40/40 cricket in the Summer - very exciting.

[/quote]
No not true - I equally love the footie - I used to play Football at a reasonable level,
and Rugby mainly just for fun, when I was 'slightly' younger!!
However, I like to see the England Cricket Team do well - been waiting many years now though!!
But I only watch it if I am at a ground and you get the atmosphere - I find it boring to watch on TV to be honest!!
Maybe we should ask Don how the Scottish National Cricket Team is doing??

 [/color]     
   104 to go  

[/quote]


Didn't know we had one!!! We do cycle well though!!! We do have the best golf courses though!!!!
[/quote]
Well you were quick there!! - Good answer on the cycles & golf - shame Gord/Brown was an export!!
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   100 Days to go  


[/quote]

Unlike our racial stereotype we are far from selfish and are a very giving people. You have to agree we gave you Gordon when we could have been tight and kept him for ourselves but we can have too much of a good thing LOL
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: sharris on March 24, 2009, 10:04:08 PM
i have been too quiet lately so....just to say...........................


45 sleeps !!!!!!!  ;D

ha ha ha

Sarah H
xx
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: Jules on March 26, 2009, 01:41:06 AM
i have been too quiet lately so....just to say...........................


45 sleeps !!!!!!!  ;D

ha ha ha

Sarah H
xx
Loud and clear Sarah - I can't beleive thats all you have left - its coming round very fast now for you  :)
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: sharris on March 26, 2009, 10:20:56 PM
ha ha Jules, it is coming round fast, can't wait now  ;D

Terrible really, we wish our lives away counting down for holidays....only to wish that those 2 weeks then last forever !!!!!!!

one day i may win the lottery, and then they can last forever !!!!!   ???

Sarah H
xxx
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on March 26, 2009, 10:58:18 PM
ha ha Jules, it is coming round fast, can't wait now  ;D

Terrible really, we wish our lives away counting down for holidays....only to wish that those 2 weeks then last forever !!!!!!!

one day i may win the lottery, and then they can last forever !!!!!   ???

Sarah H
xxx

DOUBLE ROLL OVER THIS SATURDAY and I tell you it's mine all mine LOL ::)
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on March 27, 2009, 02:15:25 AM
ha ha Jules, it is coming round fast, can't wait now  ;D

Terrible really, we wish our lives away counting down for holidays....only to wish that those 2 weeks then last forever !!!!!!!

one day i may win the lottery, and then they can last forever !!!!!   ???

Sarah H
xxx

DOUBLE ROLL OVER THIS SATURDAY and I tell you it's mine all mine LOL ::)
Guess who forgot to buy a ticket???
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on March 27, 2009, 02:21:59 AM
ha ha Jules, it is coming round fast, can't wait now  ;D

Terrible really, we wish our lives away counting down for holidays....only to wish that those 2 weeks then last forever !!!!!!!

one day i may win the lottery, and then they can last forever !!!!!   ???

Sarah H
xxx

DOUBLE ROLL OVER THIS SATURDAY and I tell you it's mine all mine LOL ::)
Guess who forgot to buy a ticket???
Still got Friday & Saturday !!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on March 27, 2009, 02:26:23 AM
True - but I am away all day tomorrow on a team-building day!!
The usual load of tosh!! - Bound to forget!!
I have standing order tickets by direct debit each week for sat & Wed lotto's,
but who doesn't want to win the euro lotto!!
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: Jules on March 27, 2009, 09:41:56 AM
ha ha Jules, it is coming round fast, can't wait now  ;D

Terrible really, we wish our lives away counting down for holidays....only to wish that those 2 weeks then last forever !!!!!!!

one day i may win the lottery, and then they can last forever !!!!!   ???

Sarah H
xxx
Looks like you will be just about one of the first visitors this year Sarah. Make sure you prepare the place for us lot lol
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on March 29, 2009, 10:30:23 PM
ha ha Jules, it is coming round fast, can't wait now  ;D

Terrible really, we wish our lives away counting down for holidays....only to wish that those 2 weeks then last forever !!!!!!!

one day i may win the lottery, and then they can last forever !!!!!   ???

Sarah H
xxx
Looks like you will be just about one of the first visitors this year Sarah. Make sure you prepare the place for us lot lol
Yes - - and tell us all about any definate changes please!!
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: sharris on March 30, 2009, 11:22:11 PM
i will do guys, will note all i can for you.

Jules, we will break them all in gently for you, so ready for your arrival !!!!!

God that sounds bit rude !!!!!!   :o

Ha ha  ;D
Sarah H xx
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: don on March 30, 2009, 11:29:33 PM
i will do guys, will note all i can for you.

Jules, we will break them all in gently for you, so ready for your arrival !!!!!

God that sounds bit rude !!!!!!   :o

Ha ha  ;D
Sarah H xx

JULES........... Wait until TonyCo1 reads this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: Jules on March 31, 2009, 12:05:33 AM
i will do guys, will note all i can for you.

Jules, we will break them all in gently for you, so ready for your arrival !!!!!

God that sounds bit rude !!!!!!   :o

Ha ha  ;D
Sarah H xx

JULES........... Wait until TonyCo1 reads this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don Can't wait. Thanks Sarah !!!Ha Ha ;D
Title: Re: How many days?
Post by: tonyco1 on March 31, 2009, 03:27:54 AM
i will do guys, will note all i can for you.

Jules, we will break them all in gently for you, so ready for your arrival !!!!!

God that sounds bit rude !!!!!!   :o

Ha ha  ;D
Sarah H xx
Wow - getting excited already - can my heart take the strain??

JULES........... Wait until TonyCo1 reads this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don Can't wait. Thanks Sarah !!!Ha Ha ;D