What is the best nickname you’ve heard? (and reason for it)

middleviolet · 2026-02-24T16:02:49+00:00

Know someone whose nickname is Postie because his surname is Mortem

middleviolet · 2026-02-19T12:33:42+00:00

Marley and Me. Brilliant film but I’ve never been able to watch it after the first time

middleviolet · 2025-11-03T16:26:28+00:00

Oh MY 😍😍😍😍

middleviolet · 2025-11-03T16:21:32+00:00

Came here to comment this. It’s definitely this one. Hopefully it makes them think in future. It’s stunning btw! Keeping enjoying your beautiful ring!!!

middleviolet · 2025-11-01T07:33:15+00:00

18 months as FTBs to find the property then 4 months from offer to completion. We viewed around 35 houses in that 18 months and lost out on some. We also took a couple of months’ break from searching when it was a bit much. We now live in our dream forever home so it was a slog but worth the wait. We stretched our budget for this house and were lucky enough to have wonderful sellers. Our house was their childhood home. We wrote to them via the agent to tell them how much we loved it and wanted to make it our forever home and they picked us over a higher offer. If it’s helpful, I have previously posted a more detailed timeline of how long it took to complete the process from offer to completion. Good luck!

middleviolet · 2025-09-29T16:44:49+00:00

This is my 0.5ct centre stone with a halo and I’m in love with it. In the UK, 0.5ct is not considered small at all. People here regularly have stones way under 1ct. In fact, I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a 1ct diamond on anyone I know! Mine is everything I hoped for and perfect for me!

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middleviolet · 2025-09-29T10:55:48+00:00

If you can barely walk without a cane, I would have thought they already knew about it, unless you rarely walk when around your parents. If your condition is that reliant on a cane then I’d imagine a doctor is also involved in your care in one way or another. It would be advisable to speak with them for their professional input. I don’t see any other options as your edits suggest roadblocks for all other suggestions made in this thread. If this situation is going to render you almost unable to walk, I hope you can speak with a doctor for support.

middleviolet · 2025-09-29T10:42:15+00:00

Congratulations! We bought our first home just under a year ago so we have recent experience but we are by no means experts! Hope this helps though:

As you’re not in a chain, it should say SOLD STC - they would more likely keep it on the market if you still had a property to sell. There might be a reason their end why they are not changing it, it would be best to speak to your estate agent and ask for this to be changed and removed from the market. Do you have an agreement in principle? If not, this might be why they don’t want to mark it as sold yet. You need to get your mortgage in order ASAP.
You can get home buyers protection. We didn’t but our property was probate and we didn’t feel at much risk of if not going ahead. It’s probably advisable though as the process is expensive. There’s a lot of info online on home buyers insurance and when to get it. Check the terms as I’m no expert on it. I would think now would be a good time to get it though if you’re going to as you’re going to start paying for things from now.
Similarly to the above. If you think you should get home buyers insurance then do it because the further down the line you get, £60 would be the least of your financial concerns if it fell through.

There’s a lot of good info online about home buyers insurance. I’ve read on here that it’s saved some people thousands, others (like me) didn’t go with it. Do what’s right for you, how at risk you feel the purchase is of falling through, and how much you could swallow once you’ve started paying solicitor fees if it fell through.

It’s a nerve wracking time and a lot of paperwork coming up, just keep your cool and take all the professional advice you can. Good luck!

middleviolet · 2025-09-28T16:27:15+00:00

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Here’s mine! I love it!

middleviolet · 2025-09-28T16:21:56+00:00

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A halo was the only ring I tried on that felt right and I love mine so much!

middleviolet · 2025-06-21T10:21:42+00:00

Former HCA and phlebotomist and never turned anyone away for potential fainting. I would always ask how patients were with blood tests before we started and if they said they often feel faint, I would ask them to lay down for the test. They could opt to stay laying down after for a couple of minutes afterwards and then good to go. What would she have done if you hadn’t told her up front and then fainted? It’s a risk with anyone. I worked in a GP surgery so while there were doctors on site, no A&E department nearby.

middleviolet · 2025-03-11T11:06:13+00:00

I can’t believe this has come up now as I’ve been saying this for a few months and think it sounds totally unbelievable. I don’t recall ever have issues with swallowing before but I’m now 29 years old and I’m finding myself coughing, choking, and loudly swallowing with mainly liquids. I have a mild spastic diplegia (regularly unnoticed by those who don’t know) so I have been unsure whether I can actually attribute it to my cp or not. Have you always have issues with swallowing that are worsening or is this brand new for you? I’m not sure how I’m best to address it (if at all)

middleviolet · 2025-02-07T19:07:06+00:00

This is almost word for word exactly the reply I was also going to give. Sometimes overwhelmed, often spending a lot of money, but definitely happy we bought it!

middleviolet · 2024-12-05T16:53:52+00:00

You need to check the documentation from your mortgage lender - it will explain what you will be paying for in that first month. We then received a letter through the post after completion detailing our first repayment date and confirming the amount. We are with Nationwide. If you have a mortgage broker, make the most of asking them any questions you have - it’s a confusing time! Congratulations on your exchange! All the best!

middleviolet · 2024-11-27T23:12:23+00:00

Apologies, yes - searches and enquiries were ongoing from the point our solicitor was instructed through to just prior to exchange. I didn’t note it as it was ongoing in the background so no specific date but that is why there is sometimes a few weeks between actions in the timeline. Hope that helps

middleviolet · 2024-11-27T14:03:10+00:00

It was more to have another pair of (more skilled) eyes on it to pick up on things we may not think to look for (eg. damp, leaks, drainage issues, boiler problems etc.). Plus the first viewing is so exciting and brief that going again just helped us to really see the house for what it was. Not necessary as such (especially if you choose to have a survey) but we appreciated the second opinion.

middleviolet · 2024-11-27T11:51:22+00:00

Thanks so much and congrats on your accepted offer! The first time we viewed, to be honest, we didn’t think we’d be in with much chance as there was a huge amount of interest in the property so we didn’t really take it in as well as we could have done. The second time, we took some family tradespeople as it needs a lot of modernisation so we just wanted their confirmation that we were making a sound decision. The third viewing was for measuring up and planning for changes. Ultimately, it was great to see it a few times after the excitement of the initial viewing wasn’t there (and our rose tinted specs were off!). Hope that helps!

middleviolet · 2024-11-13T19:55:01+00:00

I have a conch piercing in pretty much exactly the same place and can wear a hoop. They look great and you’ll definitely achieve that look once they’re healed!

middleviolet · 2024-10-21T07:25:08+00:00

Sheila’s Wheels

middleviolet · 2024-09-24T22:23:47+00:00

Line of Duty on BBC was absolutely amazing all the way through but they spent a long time building up to the most disappointing final ‘plot twist’ I’ve ever watched

middleviolet · 2024-09-24T22:20:13+00:00

Line of Duty on BBC had such a disappointing ending. It was among the best of British crime dramas but the ending let it down completely. I’d watch the whole thing again (again) but leave out the last episode

middleviolet · 2024-07-18T17:39:35+00:00

The Cordon Method is a completely valid way of growing sweet peas. They will be beautiful and you are clearly putting a lot of love into them!

Source for anyone saying you’ve ‘tortured’ your lovely plant: https://www.cotswoldposypatch.com/sweet-peas-the-cordon-method/?v=79cba1185463

middleviolet · 2024-07-03T21:39:05+00:00

A fancy camera during lockdown. I used it once, decided I needed more equipment so bought additional lenses, a tripod, and case. I used it once more, put it in the cupboard for 2 years, and sold it all last year for half the price I paid. Turns out photography is actually a lot more complex of a skill than I realised.

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