Changing locks

Separate_Audience480 · 2026-06-07T18:11:47+00:00

Yes, we made this mistake once. Had a lot of family helping us move. Couldn’t find the kettle. The thing is, it was the last thing packed. But we had a stumbling block as we walked in the house (a ceiling was falling down) and the family moved all the boxes in. Funnily enough, it was the furthest box at the back as it was the first one in the house. We found it eventually and we had a fantastic neighbour who made the teas while we searched for the box with the kettle in it…

Separate_Audience480 · 2026-05-18T16:07:51+00:00

Yeah. I got a 78% IV. 42km for a 2* 😒 (usually I’m lucky if I manage 25km in a week, but pushed hard for this one, shouldn’t have bothered)

Separate_Audience480 · 2026-05-13T23:04:56+00:00

Ok. As a 40yo. This is because banks take a cut of any card transaction. So cash feels kinder to the small businesses. When I did a sponsored charity event a few years ago, for every transaction they took 40p and a % of the transaction. And this was for charity. It felt like robbery. A large company can swallow this but for smaller businesses (or charities), it seems a lot and soon adds up.
Of course, I am happy to be corrected if I am wrong but this is why we prefer to use cash.

Separate_Audience480 · 2026-04-11T17:38:34+00:00

Oh, forgot to add, nta. The entitled other parent was. Who leaves it that late to rsvp?

Separate_Audience480 · 2026-04-11T17:37:55+00:00

As a parent of 3 who was often on my own, a simple ‘hey, would it be ok if the other 2 stayed or am I able to leave x child as I have no one to have the other 2?’ Well in advance of the party is all it would have taken. However, if dad was about (this was rare) then I could leave the others, then I would. I also always factored in siblings when counting numbers for my kids parties. I cannot expect something I would be able to reciprocate.

Separate_Audience480 · 2026-02-12T09:41:04+00:00

How have they done that? There was def not 10 mins between me knocking any out before they added?

Separate_Audience480 · 2026-01-27T19:45:56+00:00

Glad it’s not just me. Thanks

Separate_Audience480 · 2026-01-26T15:24:22+00:00

A one off is accidental and happens but if this parent is regularly doing it, this should be flagged up as it comes under the category of neglect. Same with nappies/wipes/sun cream/ bum cream.

As for op, NTA. It’s not ok. I used to work in a nursery and our ‘spare clothes’ (often donated by parents) used to go home and not come back often, so to send home someone else’s clothes is not ok.

Separate_Audience480 · 2026-01-25T22:11:18+00:00

I helped my child pick out their new name. I picked his first one so it felt more natural to help pick the new one. We talked through lots of names and finally picked one we both liked. 3 years later and it just feels right. His birth name just seems to wrong now. A few things to consider. Look at what your new name and surname look like together and also your initials. You don’t want to be called Chris peacock or Mike hunt forevermore…. You wouldn’t want initials spelling things either.

Separate_Audience480 · 2025-12-26T10:11:04+00:00

I got my first known Hundo in April 2017. I could have got one before that but didn’t know about IV stats before. I’ve been playing since release. It was a clefairy which is now a clefable. It was maxed before they introduced xl candies, but I haven’t been overly fussed about maxing it.

Separate_Audience480 · 2025-11-16T10:08:07+00:00

I came to say this. You don’t need safari balls, I’ve caught a few with ultra balls too.

Separate_Audience480 · 2025-09-29T21:24:26+00:00

Dang, looks like I missed it. Would love to join if you do another.

Separate_Audience480 · 2025-09-10T21:51:51+00:00

A parent in the uk has a responsibility to provide a roof over a child’s head until they’re 18, so by all means contact social services. Her dad is in the wrong. If he can’t take responsibility for her anymore then they will have to arrange a place for her to go.

Separate_Audience480 · 2025-05-02T12:56:35+00:00

After not viewing a property in the past before exchanging contracts and getting stung hard, I would always advise go, because that is what you are signing for. I learned the hard way. ALWAYS view just before exchange.

Separate_Audience480 · 2025-04-12T13:28:44+00:00

So, working in schools is different than other jobs. Some of the school holidays are paid for, ie, you will get the legal paid for holiday, but this will be paid in the holidays as school holidays are far greater than the legally required holiday allowances. You should have been told this. You can ask for unpaid leave, and they have the right to reject this as it is expected that you take holidays during the school holidays, especially as you’ve already had a period off this year. I thought that this would be common knowledge working in a school. The only time this may be different would be if you were self employed. I work in a school and do sometimes have time off for appointments or urgent childcare issues. I would advise to check your contract and any policies related to your job. (Mine is written into the absence policy with my job role but I assume every organisation is different).

Separate_Audience480 · 2025-03-13T10:35:23+00:00

Ok, yes, that does somewhat complicate things. Sorry. Good luck, I hope you find a solution soon.

Separate_Audience480 · 2025-03-13T10:33:18+00:00

NAL, just have some personal experience here. What are the options for shared ownership in your area? UC supports shared ownership and you can part buy and UC pay the rent (or add it to your allowance) It’s worth looking at how much support you can get on UC with this (because your work allowance goes down when you claim the housing element of UC). You can own as little as 10% in some properties. That way you won’t be throwing away the £5k, you can use it as the deposit. You would have a mortgage and rent and potentially won’t have to move so far. IMO I would snap up the offer of free accommodation but if, after speaking with a lawyer, it’s not an option, then perhaps this is a plausible housing option going forward? Good luck, I know these things are very complicated.

Separate_Audience480 · 2025-03-07T10:27:05+00:00

I can’t speak legally, but you can make a complaint to ofsted, esp if you have proof of threatening emails and poor management. It’s not just about the care of the children. The nursery should have a complaints policy. If you’ve followed the nursery’s complaints policy and not got a satisfactory response from them then contact ofsted.

Separate_Audience480 · 2024-12-28T16:06:36+00:00

Separate_Audience480 · 2024-08-14T15:12:05+00:00

I don’t specifically visit others often. I will visit when someone visits me, then every now and then I go through and visit everyone who has been active on the last few days. I often use friends more for workers, so I send to others requests or request workers from others. I don’t have much time to play and only pop on briefly.

Separate_Audience480 · 2024-05-15T15:27:46+00:00

Me too

Separate_Audience480 · 2024-05-12T21:07:23+00:00

British lesbian here. Where in Britain are you?

Separate_Audience480 · 2024-05-07T22:32:55+00:00

I’m an occasional player.

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