Recent content by LadyC

I agree that the standards of exams has fallen over the years and it is too easy now (by our ancient standards) to get an "A" grade. With the amount thats getting top grades,I cannot help feeling that the rise in pass rates over the years is greatly politically influenced.It seems to me that it...

I feel really sorry for all those kids recieving their A level results today.The realisation of all that hard studying and lack of uni places really isnt worth the paper those precious "A's" are written on! Welcome to the real world kids.....and the dole queque!!

Hi! I used a cover last winter(breathable one) and will not use one again! The entire rear and some of the side panels were mottled with whats termed as the "leopard skin effect".As I have discovered, this is a frequent occurance with this type of cover. It looks awful and takes alot of elbow...

Hi Terry! Welcome to the back to the forum! I swapped my xtrail for a mondeo diesel 2ltr tdci ghia 140bhp.My van is roughly the same weight as yours.it tows like a dream and I am very please with it. I feel sure you will be too with yours! Lady C

martin24 I do not fully understand the "ins and outs" of solar panels so please could you explain why its advised to double wattage for roof mounting? We have had them on stands but they seem to work better on the roof. Lady C

Hi Jackie! Sorry to read about your misfortune but glad everyones alright. It is a very traumatic and upsetting thing.I couldnt sleep at all that night from worrying.The van went straight back to storage after the weekend jaunt. I hope they catch the blighters soon and some justice served...

Hi! I have 2 solar panels,a 20w which serves an 85amp leisure battery soley for tv use and inverter to charge up phones etc and a 60w panels which serves an 110amp battery for main caravan usage. Both these go on the roof with no bother.They have that rubber non slip matting underneath them...

The reference to discounted insurances by David R is a bit below the belt I think for a person of his comunity standing. People do not join such associations/panels for these reasons alone.They join to make a difference(however small) in the comunity where they live.In some rural areas,police...

HIi Phil! First may I suggest you have a benefits reassessment.The

I have found that in cases of dogs continually barking,a high powered jet water pistol comes in extremely handy. If its tied up out side,every time it barks,squirt the dog on the hind quarters.It soon learns by association and curbs the habit cos thats all it is,attention seeking. Not many...

Thank you C,that was the point of my post.By relating my experience and alerting people in the locality, it was means to twarting these people. After all, the van parked on my driveway cost a lot of blood,sweat and saving just like other peoples have on this forum. If by being vigilant and...

I was preparing my van for the weekend jaunt this evening, when I was alerted by a van horn and someone shouting "hello". I came to the open door to see a white high top van being driven by what looked like a medium built dark haired man. He asked me whos van it was and I replied,"mine". I...

Hi Gary! I was going to buy the 1.8 mondeo as it ticked al the right boxes for towing my van.However,I sought advice from the mondeo enthusiasts club and they advised me that I would be better off with the 2.0ltr.Although the 1.8 would cope,the 2.0ltre would perform better both in towing...

Hi Cath! I also precook meals to rake with us when we go away.Shepards pie is ok for freezing,so long as you dont make the mash too "soft".I tend to add marg/butter instead of milk for a firmer mash.

Replies like simonB are not very constructive or helpful.I agree with Will and his advice re; euro pitch.It is horses for courses.Go with an intention of enjoying your trip away and dont let bias remarks deter you from doing otherwise. Lady C