Angelina

I only have fizzy drinks once in a blue moon and I feel like I'm getting something for free. but, seriously. It's a great idea. Fizzy drinks are bad for you.

I disagree - I like bottomless drinks in Nandos as otherwise it's quite expensive

If anyone asks, deny deny deny

is fake news the same as alternative truth?

You should look for a body piercing place where they will do this properly. They will have the correct equipment (needles rather than guns) and will be fully trained (unlike the staff at Claire's and high street shops. We went outside of London to get my daughter's done.

Painful getting into town today - delays on Victoria train and then overcrowding on the underground. Possibly faster to get a bus :-(

too cold this morning and Overground missing two trains, delays into Victoria - tracks too cold.....

no, I don't think that came up....it's all about america.. It's also interesting that this is all focused on Trump and not the actual half of the American citizens who voted for him... I would think that promotion of education in the local communities is as important - if not MORE important than complaining about Donald.

Not just London... some of the signs are shown on this link https://www.buzzfeed.com/juliareinstein/best-womens-march-signs?bffbmain&ref=bffbmain&utm_term=.bagjjnYpJa#.mf4VVmnb3v

It's really important to remember that we are most vulnerable near home - particularly on our doorsteps - as we feel safe and drop our guard while fumbling for our keys etc.... Get your keys ready in advance, keep your eyes open, watch for people sitting in parked cars (obviously not an exhaustive list, but just some important things). I once saw a man hiding behind my neighbour's tree in their front garden so proceeded to pretend to talk loudly to my dad announcing my arrival at the front gate... he ran off...

what are 'the obvious reasons' for not thanking the driver? We always say hello and thank you...they are people, after all.....

I am so sorry to hear that this has happened to you. How disgusting. I hope you are ok. What a vile person to do this.

More ice cream less gelato (more air technically)(and maybe the price will be more in line with ice cream prices!

it's because motorikes are worth a lot of money - they get taken for parts and a very small % are recovered.

oh, that's rude. They should have discussed with you first.

no worries REDD, you might also notice that alcohol (bottles of red, mainly) is a common currency of the Forum and also a pretty common topic :-)

It helps me connect to my neighbours. It might not solve world problems, but it's really helped me. London can be a really lonely place, so don't dismiss something because it has no obvious value.

He cannot keep the item and not give you your money back. AS suggested above - contact Trading Standards / although I'm told it's now Citizens Advice dealing with this type of issue.

Trump

Maybe move it if it's too close to a radiator. Was it healthy last winter? Was it in the same spot? Is it too close to a window and might be getting cold? I have two orchids and one is happy by the window and the other isn't, so sits on the table quite happily.

being old.

Did you return it after their deadline? Do you have proof of posting? What was the problem with the item? Did you tell them? Perhaps a carefully worded letter might help. I suggest you contact Trading Standards for advice and help. Statutory rights are not affected by return dates. So, if it's not fit for purpose they cannot say you didn't return it in time. The return date is if you've changed your mind. It's a cooling off period and you can return in that timeframe if you change your mind. Here's a couple of links. https://www.amazon.co.uk/forum/deals?_encoding=UTF8&cdForum=Fx1DEIHNWYF5SA9&cdThread=Tx3B6AA5Q8RHYE2 This one is more important; https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html/ref=hp_gw_repol?nodeId=1161002 and it actually explains the confusion - they call Statutory Rights the same as Statutory Cancellation rights. Statutory Rights are a consumer protection law if goods are not fit for purpose. the 'Stat Cancellation Rights" are different - just about changing your mind. It could be they have used them interchangeably in your case. The second link has the important bit at the very bottom. Other Statutory Rights You have additional rights in relation to incorrect, damaged or defective goods. For more information about these statutory rights, please visit Adviceguide, a Citizens Advice website at: http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/. This link is provided to help our customers find out the rights they have where goods are not as described, not fit for purpose or not of satisfactory quality. If you need to contact us by post, please write to: Amazon.co.uk Customer Services, 2-4 Waverley Gate, Waterloo Place, Edinburgh EH1 3EG

Do you mean December two weeks ago? I imagine they need time to compile their findings and have it authorized before it can be formalized. Maybe call the school.

I wouldn't worry about it being late sending out new invites. Send them anyway! Perhaps have a quick chat with the mums in the playground and say you really hope their kids can come, it's a bit last minute, quite disorganized - sorry - lessons learned but would love it if they could etc.... Invite the parents too. Just have fun. Don't fret so much. Maybe think about booking something that is a bit more flexible if people don't do what they said.....

Sidestepping the alcohol and picking up on the curries - I learnt that chillies originated in Portugal and were taken to India in the 16th Century. Where would curries be without chillies? ! ! ! !