wowzz Posted September 17, 2022 #38226 Share Posted September 17, 2022 1 hour ago, kalos said: 55p per minute Blimey - I thought my Asda sim at 15p a minute was expensive! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplesea Posted September 17, 2022 #38227 Share Posted September 17, 2022 Left home about midnight, we took off from Gatwick half hour late but as we had a tail wind we landed almost on time, after a bit of a bumpy flight. We flew in past Mondello which is where we are staying. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzytelly Posted September 17, 2022 #38228 Share Posted September 17, 2022 (edited) A bit worried about Princess Beatrice wearing those stiletto heels at the Grandchildren Vigil. Princess Eugenie’s aren’t too bad, can’t see Zara’s shoes but Lady Louise has sensible ones on Edited September 17, 2022 by Jazzytelly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalos Posted September 17, 2022 #38229 Share Posted September 17, 2022 They did their Grandma proud 😍 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amajaa Posted September 17, 2022 #38230 Share Posted September 17, 2022 5 minutes ago, kalos said: They did their Grandma proud 😍 They did indeed 🇬🇧 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel57 Posted September 17, 2022 #38231 Share Posted September 17, 2022 11 minutes ago, kalos said: They did their Grandma proud 😍 They did indeed. Sophie and Edward’s son at just 14 was very composed but reminded me of Prince William at Diana’s funeral. 🥲 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Hill Posted September 17, 2022 #38232 Share Posted September 17, 2022 4 hours ago, wowzz said: Fair enough. If you did not have the TV, Broadband pacakage, could you still keep the free mobile package ? Yes for the remainder of the contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josy1953 Posted September 17, 2022 #38233 Share Posted September 17, 2022 We switched on to watch the news and saw the Queen's grandchildren, she would have been proud of them. It must have been really hard for them. DH spotted our niece and family in the hall during the vigil. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincslady Posted September 17, 2022 #38234 Share Posted September 17, 2022 I was moved to see the grandchildren, ranging in age from 44 to 14, managing to do this difficult task. I wonder if others feel, as I do, that if Charles can cut down the official Royals to himself, William, Anne, Edward and their admirable spouses, plus saving taxpayers money on the upkeep of the many Royal homes |(I don't know how many we pay for, but it should be minimal) this would help to keep the monarchy as our way of having a leader of the country. As opposed to a President, or whatever they might be called. Especially looking at some of the recent leaders of other countries. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amelia Noylam Posted September 17, 2022 #38235 Share Posted September 17, 2022 They have all done her proud, both days have been very moving. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josy1953 Posted September 17, 2022 #38236 Share Posted September 17, 2022 (edited) 46 minutes ago, lincslady said: I was moved to see the grandchildren, ranging in age from 44 to 14, managing to do this difficult task. I wonder if others feel, as I do, that if Charles can cut down the official Royals to himself, William, Anne, Edward and their admirable spouses, plus saving taxpayers money on the upkeep of the many Royal homes |(I don't know how many we pay for, but it should be minimal) this would help to keep the monarchy as our way of having a leader of the country. As opposed to a President, or whatever they might be called. Especially looking at some of the recent leaders of other countries. We should be proud of our Royal family but I agree that we have too many "minor" royals. Princess Anne and the Earl and Countess are some of the most hard working royals and should be kept but the rest could easily be cut off and not be missed. Edited September 17, 2022 by Josy1953 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted September 17, 2022 #38237 Share Posted September 17, 2022 2 hours ago, Snow Hill said: Yes for the remainder of the contract I know I am being picky, but that means you only have free mobile service whilst paying for the rest of your contract. So, in reality, it is not possible to have a free stand alone mobile service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Hill Posted September 17, 2022 #38238 Share Posted September 17, 2022 14 minutes ago, wowzz said: I know I am being picky, but that means you only have free mobile service whilst paying for the rest of your contract. So, in reality, it is not possible to have a free stand alone mobile service. It is a stand alone, the free sim is until the end of the mobile contract, which is 18 months, (I have 9 months left, separate from the Broadband TV contract) once that time is up then it’s up for negotiation so I will see what happens then, or I can switch to another sim only contract elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted September 17, 2022 #38239 Share Posted September 17, 2022 9 minutes ago, Snow Hill said: It is a stand alone, the free sim is until the end of the mobile contract, which is 18 months, (I have 9 months left, separate from the Broadband TV contract) once that time is up then it’s up for negotiation so I will see what happens then, or I can switch to another sim only contract elsewhere. OK - I know I am being really pedantic, but it seems to me that you only have a free mobile service because of your other contracts. Would that be right ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Hill Posted September 17, 2022 #38240 Share Posted September 17, 2022 To a degree yes, but the contracts are separate, the broadband, TV Contract is 12 months, the mobile airtime is 18 months, so I could cancel the broadband contract at end of 12 months and keep the free sim until the contract on that runs out. They are 2 separate contracts with separate accounts & billing. When the current deals end I will see what is offered and then haggle for a better deal, which is what I have done for the last 5 or more years. When the Broadband/Tv/Landline deal is up I have already seen what I would want to replace it, we would drop the landline and save the cost of monthly line rental, the landline is hardly used, last outgoing call was 6 weeks ago, no one calls us on landline always call on mobile either standard voice call or a video call via WhatsApp or Skype. When making a call via mobile from home the phone uses the WiFi, rather than mobile network, this was useful last week as I was attending a meeting in a known mobile black spot, and could get hold of security to open doors, connected to the WiFi and made the call that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted September 17, 2022 #38241 Share Posted September 17, 2022 52 minutes ago, Snow Hill said: To a degree yes, but the contracts are separate, the broadband, TV Contract is 12 months, the mobile airtime is 18 months, so I could cancel the broadband contract at end of 12 months and keep the free sim until the contract on that runs out. They are 2 separate contracts with separate accounts & billing. When the current deals end I will see what is offered and then haggle for a better deal, which is what I have done for the last 5 or more years. When the Broadband/Tv/Landline deal is up I have already seen what I would want to replace it, we would drop the landline and save the cost of monthly line rental, the landline is hardly used, last outgoing call was 6 weeks ago, no one calls us on landline always call on mobile either standard voice call or a video call via WhatsApp or Skype. When making a call via mobile from home the phone uses the WiFi, rather than mobile network, this was useful last week as I was attending a meeting in a known mobile black spot, and could get hold of security to open doors, connected to the WiFi and made the call that way. Thanks for the update. I would love to get rid of our landline, but our mobile signal is sporadic, to say the least. When I do an online transaction that requires me to enter a OTP, I have to walk around the garden waving my phone in the air, trying for a signal ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amajaa Posted September 18, 2022 #38242 Share Posted September 18, 2022 8 hours ago, wowzz said: Thanks for the update. I would love to get rid of our landline, but our mobile signal is sporadic, to say the least. When I do an online transaction that requires me to enter a OTP, I have to walk around the garden waving my phone in the air, trying for a signal ! Our mobile signal here is really bad as well but my Husband has activated the Wi-Fi calling on our phones so we get a good signal now. He told next door as well so their’s is good now as well. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Peterson Posted September 18, 2022 #38243 Share Posted September 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, amajaa said: Our mobile signal here is really bad as well but my Husband has activated the Wi-Fi calling on our phones so we get a good signal now. He told next door as well so their’s is good now as well. That’s the solution, of course - sound advice! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amajaa Posted September 18, 2022 #38244 Share Posted September 18, 2022 (edited) 14 hours ago, Angel57 said: They did indeed. Sophie and Edward’s son at just 14 was very composed but reminded me of Prince William at Diana’s funeral. 🥲 I said the same to my Husband, from the side he looked just like William (when he had hair) I think it was the quiff. 12 hours ago, lincslady said: I was moved to see the grandchildren, ranging in age from 44 to 14, managing to do this difficult task. I wonder if others feel, as I do, that if Charles can cut down the official Royals to himself, William, Anne, Edward and their admirable spouses, plus saving taxpayers money on the upkeep of the many Royal homes |(I don't know how many we pay for, but it should be minimal) this would help to keep the monarchy as our way of having a leader of the country. As opposed to a President, or whatever they might be called. Especially looking at some of the recent leaders of other countries. I think King Charles will definitely have to keep The Princess Royal and The Earl of Wessex, they and their spouses have been doing a marvellous job helping to shoulder the burden the last week. They are all very hardworking as well. Plus he hasn’t got Harry now . I am still keeping my fingers crossed he will honour his late Father and Mother’s wishes and make Edward the Duke of Edinburgh. He was just made an Earl on his marriage and not a Duke, as would be normal, as he was expected to take the title his Father held. The Dukes of Kent and Gloucester and Prince Michael of Kent are now elderly and do very few Royal engagements if any, I expect after the funeral we won’t really see them again. Balmoral and Sandringham are both private residences and not owed by the State. The Royal Family bring in lots of tourists and therefore money to this country and the Royal Residences are where they always head so if they did get rid of any palaces/castles they would have to weigh up the loss of revenue. Edited September 18, 2022 by amajaa Spellcheck changed quiff 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel57 Posted September 18, 2022 #38245 Share Posted September 18, 2022 16 minutes ago, amajaa said: I said the same to my Husband, from the side he looked just like William (when he had hair) I think it was the quiff. I think King Charles will definitely have to keep The Princess Royal and The Earl of Wessex, they and their spouses have been doing a marvellous job helping to shoulder the burden the last week. They are all very hardworking as well. Plus he hasn’t got Harry now . I am still keeping my fingers crossed he will honour his late Father and Mother’s wishes and make Edward the Duke of Edinburgh. He was just made an Earl on his marriage and not a Duke, as would be normal, as he was expected to take the title his Father held. The Dukes of Kent and Gloucester and Prince Michael of Kent are now elderly and do very few Royal engagements if any, I expect after the funeral we won’t really see them again. Balmoral and Sandringham are both private residences and not owed by the State. The Royal Family bring in lots of tourists and therefore money to this country and the Royal Residences are where they always head so if they did get rid of any palaces/castles they would have to weigh up the loss of revenue. Totally agree. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Peterson Posted September 18, 2022 #38246 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Little question please, for any of the kind volunteers here, or anyone else who has some knowledge? If you’d prefer to have both flu and Covid jabs in the one arm, rather than the usual one in each, is that possible? Or wise? Any views? I’d sooner restrict any minor aching to the one arm if it’s feasible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zap99 Posted September 18, 2022 #38247 Share Posted September 18, 2022 53 minutes ago, Harry Peterson said: Little question please, for any of the kind volunteers here, or anyone else who has some knowledge? If you’d prefer to have both flu and Covid jabs in the one arm, rather than the usual one in each, is that possible? Or wise? Any views? I’d sooner restrict any minor aching to the one arm if it’s feasible. We had our jabs on Friday. They didn't do the flu jab as well. Apparently they will be a bit later in the year. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted September 18, 2022 #38248 Share Posted September 18, 2022 56 minutes ago, Harry Peterson said: Little question please, for any of the kind volunteers here, or anyone else who has some knowledge? If you’d prefer to have both flu and Covid jabs in the one arm, rather than the usual one in each, is that possible? Or wise? Any views? I’d sooner restrict any minor aching to the one arm if it’s feasible. One of our neighbours had both in the same arm recently. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eddie99 Posted September 18, 2022 #38249 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Suffering (mildly, but bravely 🤣) with post flu jab arm today. I wouldn’t chose to have either both arms this uncomfortable or one arm doubly so. Perhaps that’s not how it works though? The important thing is to get them done 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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