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lannie*

United Kingdom · From May 2008

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moog
anyone got a Prius or views on them?
moog, 1 September, 2009 at 14:47

Pretty much what it says in the title but not a new one - Im looking at **** really, has anyone had experience, good or bad? To do daily short journeys mainly. Many thanks. I can't find a car I like...

JenB, saturday 5-Sep-09 15
SophieM
Weekend plans thread
SophieM, 31 July, 2009 at 11:58

Since Chicken seems to be AWOL... LOML is in Newcastle so I have a solitary weekend planned. I'm off to the private view of a friend's exhibition on Oxford tonight (much less glam than it sounds!) -...

Tillybean, saturday 1-Aug-09 47
ashke_again
What's your average spend on food in a month?
ashke_again, 30 July, 2009 at 18:00

Just trying to work out budgets and looking at the last few months we're probably spending nearly £260 (on average) on food for 2 of us. That's a bit much isn't it? Caught the start of the article on...

PoppetK, saturday 1-Aug-09 64
lannie*
Can employing friends ever be succesful?
lannie*, 23 July, 2009 at 13:03

My poor friend is going through a horrible divorce and then to add insult to injury she lost her job when the company she worked for went bust. I want to offer her to come and work with me, probably...

poochanna, thursday 23-Jul-09 8
Mrs Winkle
Has anyone here been to Istanbul?
Mrs Winkle, 23 July, 2009 at 11:51

Mr W and I reckon we can squeeze in one more break this year, and we're thinking of doing 3 nights in Istanbul at the beginning of October. Has anyone been? If so, recommendations and tips would be...

Mrs Winkle, thursday 23-Jul-09 9
The Beast
We haven't done this for a while...
The Beast, 22 July, 2009 at 21:43

...but I always find it interesting. First 10 songs on your iPod/iTunes shuffle? Mine are: I Got Love - The King Blues Sex On Fire - Kings of Leon Hold Up A Light - Take That Everytime - Britney...

Melawen, thursday 23-Jul-09 39
lannie*
Just popping on to say Hi!
lannie*, 11 June, 2009 at 12:05

Haven't been on for ages so thought I would just pop on and see how everyone is doing. Life is as hectic as ever in the Lannie household. Sadly H's dad is near the end of his fight with cancer and the...

Roobarb, thursday 11-Jun-09 2 432
lannie*
I.Am.In.Pain!!!
lannie*, 27 April, 2009 at 13:54

After running the marathon yesterday!! What an experience though, I enojyed it immensely. I never ever thought I would but I did, so much so that I am now trying to get a place in the NY marathon in...

spacecadet_99, monday 27-Apr-09 12 759
jaz
Car advice please
jaz, 23 March, 2009 at 14:16

I'm looking at buying a small car for using mainly for work. I would be doing about 15k miles a year and would like something economical to run so was thinking diesel and it needs to be a lowish...

Fenella Fudge, monday 23-Mar-09 11
L
Does anyone actually like their MPV?
lizziej, 23 March, 2009 at 13:31

We're currently thinking of changing my Puegeot 306 hatchback for a mid-size 7 seat MPV (VW Touran sized) but all you ever hear are bad things. Does everyone just put up with them for practicality...

J-jO., monday 23-Mar-09 16
barongreenback
Audi A4 - any experiences?
barongreenback, 21 March, 2009 at 19:24

Looking at getting an A4 - probably the 2.0 TDi. Anyone with any experience of the new model? Looks nice enough, bigger than the BMW and better specced although not quite as nice a drive (not that it...

barongreenback, monday 23-Mar-09 24
B
If you met today, would you still marry / be with your partner?
Boop, 16 March, 2009 at 13:49

We were discussing this over the weekend. Mr Boop and I met when we were both actively rowing, had a large group of mutual friends, and a lifestyle that meant we spent a lot of time together simply...

wonderstuff, tuesday 17-Mar-09 104
Scottishterrier
would it bother you..
Scottishterrier, 16 March, 2009 at 13:14

If you went to a wedding/event and all they had on the kids menu was chicken nuggets chips and beans? x

Hyacinth, tuesday 17-Mar-09 127
jelly baby
Vauxhall Vectra - is it really that bad ?
jelly baby, 17 March, 2009 at 10:45

Ok, I know they aren't a particularly good car (that may be an understatement) but I need a bigger car for the next 18 mths. It's a stop gap to get mine and H's car purchases in sync. I like the new...

lannie*, tuesday 17-Mar-09 11
Doughnut
Your highlights of 2008
Doughnut, 18 December, 2008 at 12:07

What are your highlights of this year? Mine, in no particular order, are: - My first Glastonbury festival, in particular watching Leonard Cohen who was one of my late Dad's favourites, with the sun...

MightyQuin, friday 19-Dec-08 51
lannie*
Financial sorts - This Bernard Madoff business
lannie*, 15 December, 2008 at 15:57

What was the fraud then? I have read loads in the press but none of it really states exactly what has happened other than the fund collapsing.

RachelHS, tuesday 16-Dec-08 16
Mrs S Smith
Spare Cash each month
Mrs S Smith, 9 December, 2008 at 15:54

Hello all! I've just tried to go through Mr S's and my budget, and it looks as if we have about £200 spare each month.. It's come as a bit of a shock, really, because a few of the bills have increased...

Mrs S Smith, tuesday 9-Dec-08 19
pans
Do you know your car registration?
pans, 9 December, 2008 at 09:01

The same car was parked next to me today when i returned to my car. Same colour. I realised that i have NO IDEA what my registration is. We have had the car 18 months. Thats really bad isnt it? I...

lannie*, tuesday 9-Dec-08 32
Vista Verde
Interest Rates Cut to 2%
Vista Verde, 4 December, 2008 at 12:04

Full story: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7764741.stm

RachelHS, friday 5-Dec-08 50
jaz hear those sleigh...
Tell me it's not rude...
jaz hear those sleigh..., 4 December, 2008 at 11:30

To negotiate on a holiday price? I have been talking to a travel agent on the phone about a holiday and she seems lovely and very helpful and I was supposed to ring her back yesterday to confirm if I...

jaz hear those sleig, friday 5-Dec-08 22
Clairy
My ex client is a nutter - any advice?
Clairy, 4 December, 2008 at 10:09

A local nursery placed an advert in the magazine in the summer but didn't pay the bill. We sent them a reminder as per usual, no response, so we phoned and were told the bill had been paid. There was...

Headless Lois, thursday 4-Dec-08 43
lannie*
Thanks for the camera help
lannie*, 4 December, 2008 at 10:55

For those that helped me (particularly Nick) with the DSLR I wanted for H, he is now the proud owner of a Nikon D700 and is delighted with it. Thanks again.

lannie*, thursday 4-Dec-08 144
hazel
Car people - petrol vs diesel
hazel, 26 November, 2008 at 22:53

It's time to replace the company car. We're probably opting out but are definitely keeping the free fuel card so price of fuel is no option. With that in mind, is it better to go for petrol or diesel?...

lannie*, thursday 27-Nov-08 10
Missus Jolly
Proposed new 45% tax bracket
Missus Jolly, 24 November, 2008 at 10:12

Http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7745340.stm I am not an economics expert by any stretch but from my point of view this can only be a good thing. Obviously my opinion is heavily influenced by...

Knownowt, monday 24-Nov-08 8
firsttimemum
Have lots of workplaces cancelled the xmas do ?
firsttimemum, 24 November, 2008 at 09:20

Ours has just been cancelled today - due in 3 weeks

FluffyDuck, thursday 27-Nov-08 73
lannie*
how utterly utterly grim!
lannie*, 21 November, 2008 at 09:50

My brother and his girlfriend are staying with us for a few days, and this morning I needed an item from the wardrobe in their room and thinking they had both gone to work just strolled on in. In fact...

tahdah, friday 21-Nov-08 34
M
AIBU
Mrs JMP, 21 November, 2008 at 09:47

BIL & my Sister are going to a wedding today - 3pm. BIL is best man. Venue is 60 mins away from me. Wedding was planned 6 weeks ago, I was asked by Bride to do the flowers & as a favour BIL...

lannie*, friday 21-Nov-08 4
Knownowt
Car musings
Knownowt, 20 November, 2008 at 13:55

I need to choose a new car- something small and nippy enough for London but big enough to take two children and associated clobber, including a biggish buggy. My first thoughts were to get something...

Natasha., friday 21-Nov-08 19
lannie*
mobile/gadget experts
lannie*, 19 November, 2008 at 14:56

I have currently got a Blackberry Pearl and I mostly like it although the keys are a little fiddly and the ring tones drive me nuts! I was this week going to go and source myself a 3G iphone in...

lannie*, wednesday 19-Nov-08 1

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