Recent content by deejay

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    Where is the best place to sell ?

    We sold our last van on caravan trader (like autotrader). We tried ebay but got very fed up with timewasters and people wanting something for nothing. good luck
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    Any one got one of these?

    Hi, we have the Passat estate Highline 2.0 tdi 170ps good points, VERY powerful, good spec, lovely drive, pulls like train,massive luggage space, roomy interior,lots of toys, loads of torque. bad points-thirsty, prop shaft failed at 2000 miles-into VW for repair, failed again following month...
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    Hobby Electrical question

    Hobby Owners club forum- somebody will know the answer here http://s4.zetaboards.com/Hobby_Owners_Club/index/ Sorry I dont know!
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    Gas repair woes

    Hi Sarah Try : http://www.widnescaravans.com/ I have had work done by them and they were quite good, did'nt require full service. they are usually able to give quote over the phone, not particularly cheap though
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    store and pitch

    Hi Mel, Four years ago we moved from touring to a store and pitch, and have since moved to a seasonal siting arrangement. agree with much of above regarding move and pitch, and certainly would'nt be entertained by us again. one weekend we returned to our van to find the front panel...
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    Delamination

    Agree with Glenn. We fixed our old sterling with an ebay kit,
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    hobby 720 umf 2007

    Hi Ken, We have a 2007 ukfe, seasonally sited; if you are considering a van of this size, I would suggest you use it seasonally too! We love our van and it suits our lifestyle entirely as we wanted to site seasonally for a coupke of years until our kids are a little older, then tour again...
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    for the people with young children/grandchildren

    We were reccommended this site: http://portablenorthpole.sympatico.msn.ca/home/ There is an option at the bottom for other counties - Just select that option if your not in Canada Gives an option to personal message from father christmas. I have used the site with my kids
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    BIONIC HIP?

    Hi thursday's child. The injections are a precaution to try to prevent clots forming after the surgery, and are indeed a type of Heparin (low molecular weight Heparin if you want to look it up).The reason some people end up "black and blue" is because of the bruising it can cause, particulalry...
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    Why penalise our Doctors and Nurses?

    Gumbo, I respect your opinion and can honestly understand why many people may share your viewpoint. In truth what you would like to see has partly happened.Traditional elements of "Nursing care" has been dissipated through the profession. Health care assistants now frequently work at NVQ 2 and...
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    Why penalise our Doctors and Nurses?

    Gumbo, Where in my post did I say that we were a special case? If you READ my post you will find we actually agree-no one should be a special case! I did'nt intend to suggest that care assistants or porters were special cases, I was attempting to identify that the NHS is not only staffed by...
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    Why penalise our Doctors and Nurses?

    I agree with much of what Scotch lad has written in his last post.It is wrong to place any profession as superior to others. I am a nurse.I could'nt fight fires, fight crime, or fight foreign wars. I do what I do, as do people in all walks of employment which are essential at keeping a...
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    Why penalise our Doctors and Nurses?

    Sorry Nigel-hate to correct you after the compliment- I'm a fella!!! :)
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    Why penalise our Doctors and Nurses?

    Valerie, Nurse prescribers are Independent, supplementary or both. Nurse prescribers,do not solely "prescribe certain repeat prescriptions already prescribed by a GP" all are required to conduct a clinical assessment of the patient's requirements.We do go out into the community, or acute...
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    Why penalise our Doctors and Nurses?

    Valerie said "NGH, just to clarify, I'm wondering if the nurses you are referring are "Nurse Prescribers". In this case these they have undergone training to prescribe certain repeat scripts for drugs already prescribed by a doctor, they most certainly do not go into the community and prescribe...