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[quote user="sweet 17"]
Interestingly, I have invited some French widows in the past for drinks and the invitations have always been happily accepted. I guess once the old man has popped his cloggs, it's socially acceptable to spend time with whomever you choose!
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[quote user="Lori"][quote user="idun"]I'll tell you all one thing if my teeth had been near any sensitive part of anyone who was doing me such harm and I would have bitten as hard as I could. [/quote]
I have to admit thinking the same thing.
[/quote]Does 'Bobbit' ring any bells?[:-))]
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How has your day been, or do you suffer from friggatriskaidekaphobia[:-))]
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This is what you need to make a bid. Such a shame it doesn't match my shoes.[Www]
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Bit up beat as well.
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This was sent to me by my daughter. Very spooky.[:)]
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[quote user="Weedon"]Poor old Clegg was never the same after Nora Batty gave him the elbow and seduced Compo by letting her stockings go all droopy.[/quote]
Cleggy was always reluctant to do anything that involved taking his vest off,
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Bit more info required. Was he tall, or shortish and stout?[Www]
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Honeysuckle should also do well.
I found that the first year after planting my climbers didn't do very well, but this year (the second) they are really thriving.[:D]
For more info http://www.which.co.uk/documents/pdf/growing-on-chalk-154026.pdf
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It's ok to get up now. They've all gone home.[:)]
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[quote user="sweet 17"]
[quote user="Bugsy"]Have you spotted the two daughters of Fergie in the crowd. [:D] Now I don't know who dressed them or told them they look good, but they look like a couple of 'Aunt Sally' dolls.
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[/quote]Excuse me, Bugs, but what are Aunt Sally dolls and what do they look like, please?
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When anyone mentions Aunt Sally, I always think of Una Stubbs who played her so well in Worzel Gummidge. Think of the ugly sisters from a pantomine version of Cinderella, and you'll have an idea.[Www]
edit: Our posts crossed Bugsy.
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Would love to come, but have to 'negotiate' time off with the Boss. [Www]
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[quote user="idun"]
I hadn't checked the pension calculator for a month or so or three and it has all changed since I looked. I was keeping my eye on it for men and for me too. For women it is on a sliding scale which actually started from last April, so 2010 when it starts to go up . I hadn't realised. Just days at first, but up to 61 and above for those who are 60 this year.
Last time Iooked I would be 63 and three months and now that is down to 63 and 18 days when I am entitled to a UK pension.
I take it that the S forms are issued once the offiical state pension starts.
Re health care, well as I in my late 50's and have friends of all ages, I have to say that it is us 'old' ones who seem to require the most health care. In our forties and younger none of us seemed to need any at all, now, most, if not all of us seem to need something or other.
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I hope that you are not of the 'lucky ones' who will be affected by the latest UK government policies.
I never thought I would wish to be a year or two older than I am. [:(]
C'est la vie.
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Proposed changes affecting people born between 6 April 1953 and 5 April 1960
More details
You can read the full details of the government’s decision on the DWP website
The proposed changes to the State Pension age timetable, announced in November 2010, affect those born between 6 April 1953 and 5 April 1960.
Under the new proposals, from December 2018 the State Pension age for both men and women will start to increase to reach 66 by April 2020. This would mean that women’s State Pension age will increase more quickly to 65 between April 2016 and November 2018.
These proposed changes to the timetable are not yet law and still require the approval of Parliament.
Proposed changes for women
Date of birth
Date State Pension age reached
6 April 1953 to 5 May 1953
6 July 2016
6 May 1953 to 5 June 1953
6 November 2016
6 June 1953 to 5 July 1953
6 March 2017
6 July 1953 to 5 August 1953
6 July 2017
6 August 1953 to 5 September 1953
6 November 2017
6 September 1953 to 5 October 1953
6 March 2018
6 October 1953 to 5 November 1953
6 July 2018
6 November 1953 to 5 December 1953
6 November 2018
Proposed changes for women and men
Date of birth
Date State Pension age reached
6 December 1953 to 5 January 1954
6 March 2019
6 January 1954 to 5 February 1954
6 July 2019
6 February 1954 to 5 March 1954
6 Nov 2019
6 March 1954 to 5 April 1954
6 March 2020
6 April 1954 to 5 April 1960
Your 66th birthday
Pension age calculator
For men and women born on or after 6 April 1960 the State Pension age is already set to increase to 66 from 2026 and then to 67 from 2036 and 68 from 2046.
If you were born after 6 April 1960 you should use the State Pension age calculator to work our your State Pension age.
However, you should be aware that the government is considering the current timetable for future increases to the State Pension age from 66 to 68. Any change to the timetable would require the approval of Parliament.
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Just for fun http://www.savethecomma.com/game/
I'm not telling you my score. [Www]
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I use e-bay now and again, and am always amused when I see furniture advertised with 'draws'.
Still a grumpy old woman. etc.[:D]
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One of the things that really annoys me is when I hear, or even worst of all read, "could of " instead of "could have".
I don't pretend to have a good command of English grammar etc, so I do make mistakes. I'm now waiting for someone to correct me.
Grumpy old woman etc.[:)]
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[quote user="Keni"]Lidl has my vote - a miniature potted rose bush - remember that red means I love you, white however is forever! Then I ask him for his credit card - and I know he loves me!! x[/quote]
He certainly does. He must have friends in high places.
I've only been able to use a debit card [Www]
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[quote user="g8vkv"]We had an Xmas card from one of our not-very-awake rellies addressed ...
John and Mary
Quartier
Code Postale, Ville
France
... and it "got through"
[/quote]And that is why the postie gets a tip at Christmas[:D]
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Similar time-scale for me Cooperlola. As you say planning when the goalposts are suddenly moved is frustrating.
Although it will not affect me, presumably this will have an impact on those who are living, or are planning to move to France. Yet another complication.
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This is the info which I've found. I believe that it has yet to go through Parliament.
I also think it will also mean that the heating allowance and bus pass will also be delayed.
Maybe Russethouse's sister will be able to clarify.
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Proposed changes affecting people born between 6 April 1953 and 5 April 1960
More details
You can read the full details of the government’s decision on the DWP website
The proposed changes to the State Pension age timetable, announced in November 2010, affect those born between 6 April 1953 and 5 April 1960.
Under the new proposals, from December 2018 the State Pension age for both men and women will start to increase to reach 66 by April 2020. This would mean that women’s State Pension age will increase more quickly to 65 between April 2016 and November 2018.
These proposed changes to the timetable are not yet law and still require the approval of Parliament.
Proposed changes for women
Date of birth
Date State Pension age reached
6 April 1953 to 5 May 1953
6 July 2016
6 May 1953 to 5 June 1953
6 November 2016
6 June 1953 to 5 July 1953
6 March 2017
6 July 1953 to 5 August 1953
6 July 2017
6 August 1953 to 5 September 1953
6 November 2017
6 September 1953 to 5 October 1953
6 March 2018
6 October 1953 to 5 November 1953
6 July 2018
6 November 1953 to 5 December 1953
6 November 2018
Proposed changes for women and men
Date of birth
Date State Pension age reached
6 December 1953 to 5 January 1954
6 March 2019
6 January 1954 to 5 February 1954
6 July 2019
6 February 1954 to 5 March 1954
6 Nov 2019
6 March 1954 to 5 April 1954
6 March 2020
6 April 1954 to 5 April 1960
Your 66th birthday
Pension age calculator
For men and women born on or after 6 April 1960 the State Pension age is already set to increase to 66 from 2026 and then to 67 from 2036 and 68 from 2046.
If you were born after 6 April 1960 you should use the State Pension age calculator to work our your State Pension age.
However, you should be aware that the government is considering the current timetable for future increases to the State Pension age from 66 to 68. Any change to the timetable would require the approval of Parliament.
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As a lady of a 'certain age' it could be a double whammy for me.[:(]
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I've got a 3 mobile internet dongle,(monthly contract) which I use in the U.K. Has anyone had any experience of using their UK dongle in France?.
Thanks
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Maybe you should add this to your 'wish list' when looking for your soul mate.
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[quote user="Cendrillon"]to the boy
I think you need to keep the pineau for at least a year before it will be fully matured. Don't forget that you should only drink pineau in small quantities and serve it in small glasses.
[/quote]Ooops. Nobody ever told me that. [:$][Www][Www]
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[quote user="Simon"] Sweeping generalisation...."the average guy, of whatever age, will sleep with any woman with a pulse if he gets the chance".
What utter rubbish! I've turned down far more women than I've been with. I've found that the average woman thinks that because she has a f****, that any guy would sleep with her. There's lots of decent men out there, we're not all desperate! [/quote]Can I recommend some reading material amazon.co.uk/Kindle edition [6]
DSK, can we believe this?
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