welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Wel I have just spent 30 minutes renewing my house and contents policies. So much faffing around.
The Retirement Thread
- Thread starter Dirk
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classic33
Leg End Member
You wear a bonnet whilst driving?
Switched to Nationwide home insurance a year ago. Had our bank accounts with them for decades so it seemed simpler to have it all under one roof. This year the premium went up, but only a few quid so happy to stay with them. One pleasant surprise was that when I contacted them last week to advise that we now had Solar panels on the roof and a big battery / Inverted system in the out house, they said that's fine, it's all covered on your existing policy . I was half expecting them to increase the premiums.
An Easter Bonnet, with all the frills upon it...
classic33
Leg End Member
Not awr Mary's!
Sterlo
Early Retirement Planning
- Location
- East Riding of Yorkshire
Hurray I can take early retirement at last. I cashed in my stocks and shares ISA at the back end of last year and I've just got a statement which tells me I've still got a whole 6 pence left in the account. Do I book a holiday to the Bahamas or quickly turn the heating on and off for 2 seconds?
classic33
Leg End Member
Don't do owt hasty or rash.
Sterlo
Early Retirement Planning
- Location
- East Riding of Yorkshire
Course not, I'm a Yorkshireman in't I.
classic33
Leg End Member
You were born in Yorkshire?
BoldonLad
Not part of the Elite
- Location
- South Tyneside
Yes, daughter no 2 is an “odd socks “ wearer
Sterlo
Early Retirement Planning
- Location
- East Riding of Yorkshire
eye lad, born in 'Ull (pre Humberside days before you ask).
classic33
Leg End Member
ebikeerwidnes
Guru
- Location
- Z’ha’dum
Just about to go to bed but wanted to report something
The grand-daughter (11) went on one of the 2 day school trips to an outdoor centre - it was just before Christmas
Anyway - she said she really enjoyed Archery and indoor climbing
we looked at archery - very expensive and you have to join clubs and all that
Indoor climbing walls - at least some of them - are easier and there are a couple nearby that you can just turn up to
so we took her today
now she is 11 going on 14 and generally if it is not on an iPad or one of her friends is involved then it is normally "boring"
and if she suffers any pain or discomfort at all then she gives up
however, this afternoon she was with us at the climbing plave for about 3 hours and was up and down walls and hanging off things most of the time
on her own - with me at the bottom being encouraging - sort of - she didn;t need me really
her hands were hurting as the hold are rought for friction - and covered with chalk residue which dries the skin out badly
but she just had a break for a few minutes and was off again
I have never seen her so happy doing something active - or so determined to keep going
wonderful to see
now if only I can get her to not get afraid of the height after she gets about 10 foot up then she will be off!!!
still - the 10 foot was at the end - at the start it was more like 4 foot!!!!
anyway - lovely afternoon!!
night night
The grand-daughter (11) went on one of the 2 day school trips to an outdoor centre - it was just before Christmas
Anyway - she said she really enjoyed Archery and indoor climbing
we looked at archery - very expensive and you have to join clubs and all that
Indoor climbing walls - at least some of them - are easier and there are a couple nearby that you can just turn up to
so we took her today
now she is 11 going on 14 and generally if it is not on an iPad or one of her friends is involved then it is normally "boring"
and if she suffers any pain or discomfort at all then she gives up
however, this afternoon she was with us at the climbing plave for about 3 hours and was up and down walls and hanging off things most of the time
on her own - with me at the bottom being encouraging - sort of - she didn;t need me really
her hands were hurting as the hold are rought for friction - and covered with chalk residue which dries the skin out badly
but she just had a break for a few minutes and was off again
I have never seen her so happy doing something active - or so determined to keep going
wonderful to see
now if only I can get her to not get afraid of the height after she gets about 10 foot up then she will be off!!!
still - the 10 foot was at the end - at the start it was more like 4 foot!!!!
anyway - lovely afternoon!!
night night
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
Morning. It’s 4 degrees and foggy but it’s dry so I’ll get out soon.
£275 from Ernie
£275 from Ernie
