Ladymuck

EDKiwi! DON'T! It's a trap! *still packing...LOL!*

Oh dear Ladyruskin, Think of the 5 people you love the most. Go and give them the biggest hug and tell them just what they mean to you. If that is not practical, give them a ring and tell them over the phone. Failing that, get a bottle of vodka and get plastered. Merry Christmas x

Good luck LB. It's difficult to know what the correct course of action is in such a situation. BUT, knowing you as I do, I am certain you will do the "right" thing - whatever that is. x

What are you two on about?

Merry Christmas Pie Lady. Hope you are feeling a little better now. Here's to a luckier 2011. xx

EDKiwi, your secret is safe with me... Karter, nope - I love the prezzie you gave me... Narnia...there is no way there are more of you though...there can't be... *returns to tedious packing*

Lady Katharina van der Wotsit is the expert on rice cookers. *waves to Lady Kat*

Mick Mac will grow to love Narnia...

Thanks EDKiwi! And I'll do my best...the people of ED certainly could do with a bit of sunshine. And is Narnia correct? ARE you all over here LOL?

> He is from Antrim after all which must > be a burden in itself. The world's oldest whiskey distillery is there...

Oh I hate packing...I think I'll do it tomorrow now...I'm really not in the mood...much rather play on here... In a few hours I will no longer have internet access...no laptop...no mobile...boo hoo...

I think your best route is probably to concentrate on working out how to please Mick Mac... Agony Aunt LM

ha ha ha...that's very witty Narnia... Even Mick Mac would like that one...very good...

Yep, the Singapore Airlines website all looks very normal...gawd, does that mean that I should perhaps start thinking about packing soon?... .....I'll make some dinner first, then I'll see... EDKiwi, I'll wave at your relations once in Kiwi-Land.

Oooooh, thanks Jeremy... I suppose I really ought to begin packing at some point - no excuse now...

So, what's the flight situation like? I'm too scared to look:-S

Gosh, that sounds exactly like my strain of flu IVR - though I only stayed in bed for half days over 2 days. Felt proper shitty though. Now just snotty and coughing like a smoker with a 60 a day habit. NICE!

Well you need to get moving - sorry to sound so blunt. Keep those phone conversations! And GOOD LUCK! Please let us know how you get on.

From what you say, it sounds as though the seller (by stating that he would provide receipts for work allegedly done) has also broken a specific contractual term. And, on the face of it, you have a claim against him for this too. However, I'm sure you don't need me to point out that this situation poses evidential problems: i.e. lack of proof. This applies to both the failure to match description point outlined above and to this broken contractual term issue. If both of these were purely verbal then they will be difficult (though not impossible) to prove. Was a witness in attendance of both statements? What did the original ad say? Basically, in this type of situation let the buyer beware applies. I.e. the onus was on you to make all the relevant checks and enquiries. However, here, it seems he may have misrepresented the situation (I cannot be sure of this as I do not have a transcript of the entire conversations between you). Furthermore, he has promised receipts and failed to produce them. So, I still believe you may have a valid claim against him. Another point. How long ago did the sale/purchase take place? Because, if you leave it too long (say more than a couple of weeks, this may endanger your claim further). You need to act quickly. You may need an independent mechanic's report to corroborate the fact that the car did not match description at the time of sale (this can be costly - so you would need to weigh everything up). Before going to court you should try approaching the seller first. Ask him for those receipts etc. Challenge him...see what he has to say. Tell him of your intention to take him to court. He may well strike a deal with you. If that doesn't work, your only options are to go to court or, of course, to accept your loss(es) and learn from the experience. My advice to you would be to visit your nearest CAB. I don't know where you live but there is one in Sydenham. It is a free service.

Manchester United Own Goals & Gaffes? Hmmmmph... Her Ladyship is far from amused, Your Maj. puhahahahahahahahaha

Babble? Quelle audace!

Hello Kbabe01, Oh dear! Had they bought from a dealer the position would be a lot clearer and they would have more recourse to legal action. However, as the contract has been between private individuals, the usual Sale of Goods Act rules (e.g. satisfactory quality) don't apply. However, check the description of the vehicle because if, e.g. the paperwork (or verbal assurances) say/said that the engine was in good condition, then that engine must be as described. The car must also be roadworthy. Clearly it isn't. My advice would be (a) check that the buyers were entitled to sell in the first place (b) check that they are worth suing © if so, take them to the small claims court. It's a simple process (a CAB or the court itself can help you). On the very little information you have provided I cannot provide a more definitive analysis, but my view is that the car probably doesn't match the description given prior to the contract taking place, in which case your parents may be entitled to compensation. GO FOR IT! Good luck.

OH MY GOD... Big thank you to Lil Bro (karter)...have just opened your (real life) present. What a gorgeous gift. I am especially touched that so much thought went into it. Thank you so, so much. I know I should have sent this via PM, but I really am moved (so don't be mad). You are a naughty Lil Bro (that stuff is not cheap) pero muchas, muchas gracias hermanito. Besos gigantes xx

Too funny Tarot. MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA..............