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« Reply #7035 on: 20:57:21, 27-08-2008 » |
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Yes indeed Jan!! We have paid our deposit already!! We will be stsying at a place called Lower Boden, in a converted barn called "Willow Barn". There still a few things we like to do in /cornwall, plus the holiday there this October.
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« Reply #7036 on: 20:59:29, 27-08-2008 » |
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2009?
I'm having a load of fun living in the present
x Jan x
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« Reply #7037 on: 21:13:16, 27-08-2008 » |
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Me and MrsBBM are finding that accomodation is going pretty fast!!
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« Reply #7038 on: 16:44:12, 28-08-2008 » |
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I wish BT would inform us when they're going to change the format and layout of the email section. It looks completely different now and I much preferred it as it was. They don't give you a choice - it just appears!  |
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« Reply #7039 on: 16:45:33, 28-08-2008 » |
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Yes I know MJ. I have the same probs to!! Not good!!
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« Reply #7040 on: 23:03:18, 28-08-2008 » |
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The obvious solution is not to use your ISP's webmail, I don't. Try Googlemail and/or Yahoo instead, they both have choices as to what layout you get. Also, when you change ISP because you're fed up with how carp they are, you don't have to change your email address.
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« Reply #7041 on: 15:47:15, 29-08-2008 » |
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I've just spent over two hours contacting various organisations/ utilities to inform them about my change of address next week and am heartily sick of automated menus and inane music while they put you on 'hold' The worst, by a wide country mile, is Abbey who have such a complicated menu system you end up going round in circles. I've punched in my account number and date of birth details so many times, got told my balance, when minimum payments are due, advised against responding to spam emails etc for well over 15 minutes when all I wanted was to speak to a human being. Ironically, when I did, they were next to useless. 'No sir, you can't do that over the phone, you have to go into your nearest branch.' 'Why?' No idea. I ended up trying four different numbers, even managing to change the address of one credit card, before finally being told a reason, from the fourth human being, why I have to do it in person. They were giving conflicting advice left, right and centre. (And this the day after they failed to transfer my deposit money. I think I'll change to a new bank once this has all settled down. They're rubbish.) Anyway, my last call was to International Record Review. What a relief - no menus, no music, just a charming lady who was happy to help!  |
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« Reply #7042 on: 15:50:14, 29-08-2008 » |
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I've just been trying to open a bank account with the teenager. I know that they have to be very careful with regard to money laundering but it was ridiculously difficult to do. He had ID, but no utility bills of course. His passport had expired.....it was a nightmare. He has only been at my address for a few days and before that he was "floating". Anyway, at long last it was achieved but I'm sure I've aged 10 years this afternoon! |
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« Reply #7043 on: 15:52:08, 29-08-2008 » |
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Ahh, the joys of moving home and the bank  |
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« Reply #7044 on: 15:54:16, 29-08-2008 » |
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I know. As a non-driver, I take my passport along for anything involving ID verification. On Wednesday, I went to transfer money to my solicitors and submitted my passport, which the cashier had to 'verify'. The only problem was they couldn't remember the password for the computer software to verify it. She and a colleague searched around, until she eventually came back and asked, 'Have you got a driving licence?' 'I don't drive!' They eventually had to ring up another department to get it. Abbey. Rubbish! |
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« Reply #7045 on: 15:57:14, 29-08-2008 » |
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My boss has had similar hassles with Barclays, trying to sort out the affairs of an elderly aunt. If you're going to move banks, IGI, I've heard very few positive reports about Barclays and would be inclined to avoid.
I'm with Lloyds TSB, never really had any problems; Alliance & Leicester have a good reputation too.
Oh - and I sympathise about the non-driving thing. Even if I never went abroad, I'd still have to shell out for a passport, or I'd have no photo ID at all.
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Ein süßer, heiliger Akkord von dir
Den Himmel beßrer Zeiten mir erschlossen,
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« Reply #7046 on: 16:12:41, 29-08-2008 » |
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IGI, I deeply empathise with your fuming Trying to move things over when I last moved just had me banging my head on the table. As far as banks are concerned, Ruth is right. Barclays are the biggest bankers I have encountered. I sacked them many moons ago. I have been with First Direct for some years now and, so far, no probs. The only nuisance is that if you want to pay in a cheque you have to find a HSBC branch. However, the FD Telephone Customer Service is excellent. Hold fast and have a glug of what cheers you  |
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« Reply #7047 on: 16:14:27, 29-08-2008 » |
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Ah, I've just had a PM recommending First Direct as well - definitely something to follow up once the dust settles. Anyway, if you'll excuse me, I should really go and post something in the Happy Room... |
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« Reply #7048 on: 17:10:53, 29-08-2008 » |
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1. I cannot understand instructions for my mobile phone.
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« Reply #7049 on: 17:14:48, 29-08-2008 » |
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1. I cannot understand instructions for my mobile phone.
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