Good morning, shite night last night last night, I've gone down with a serious dose of the squirts.
Not good, unless you want urgent weight loss, take it easy and drink plenty, not beer.
The Retirement Thread
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Not good, unless you want urgent weight loss, take it easy and drink plenty, not beer.
Well recovered😉
BoldonLad
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- Location
- South Tyneside
Our local ASDA has an Optician Department. I usually go there, just because it is convenient (5 minutes walk). But, over the years, there have been occasions when they have been so busy that I could not get an appointment that suited. I have then gone to Specsavers, about 4 miles away.
My experience (for Spectacles), is that Specsavers are pretty much the same price as ASDA. It is however very difficult to compare prices, because most of the cost is in the Frames, and, different places do not necessarily sell identical products.
Customer service, I prefer ASDA. But, I suspect the Optician(s) at ASDA are freelancers, and, as someone else said, Specsavers are Franchises, so, IMHO, it does very much depend on the individual Branch.
gavroche
Getting old but not past it
- Location
- North Wales
Good morning les amis. I am up already and about to take Molly for a walk before the heat strikes, although it is a bit overcast so far. Nothing planned today so another easy day ahead. .
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oldwheels
Legendary Member
- Location
- Isle of Mull
Another nice day and out for a run mixing with the commuters and workies running late. One I noticed turned back just after passing me and a short while later appeared at a fast rate having obviously forgotten something.
Spent yesterday morning hanging around the local health centre for a visit to physio and getting bloods etc. Did pick up confirmation that the police had to attend the coop to deal with obnoxious tourists on Sunday and also that the health centre had to eject campers who had set up for a long stay in their car park expecting to get use of the toilets. Difficult enough for patients getting in without freeloaders expecting the free use of facilities.
Trike has developed a strange problem so have to start investigating but will have to get it inside the house in case it is not fixed as I am off on Monday for an optical appointment. Had hoped to take it with me so fingers crossed I can get it fixed.
Spent yesterday morning hanging around the local health centre for a visit to physio and getting bloods etc. Did pick up confirmation that the police had to attend the coop to deal with obnoxious tourists on Sunday and also that the health centre had to eject campers who had set up for a long stay in their car park expecting to get use of the toilets. Difficult enough for patients getting in without freeloaders expecting the free use of facilities.
Trike has developed a strange problem so have to start investigating but will have to get it inside the house in case it is not fixed as I am off on Monday for an optical appointment. Had hoped to take it with me so fingers crossed I can get it fixed.
Hope you are soon better.
Rehydrate......very important.
Don't encourage him
A quick change of plan and an Aldi dash completed. That means tomorrow I can chill out while listening to our Tony with S.O.T.S.
Got to Aldi at 09.40......a bit worried as I am usually there for 07.45. No problems, very few people in. In, out and back home in 30 minutes.
MrsD gone to the aunty..... if she does need paramedics it could be a long morning for them.
Got to Aldi at 09.40......a bit worried as I am usually there for 07.45. No problems, very few people in. In, out and back home in 30 minutes.
MrsD gone to the aunty..... if she does need paramedics it could be a long morning for them.
I have been using ASDA for several years and am always impressed with the professionalism of the optician, I've been seeing the same one since I started.
They also automatically add thinner lenses at no extra cost once your prescription is above a certain strength. The various coatings are included too ( apart from transitions)
There was a thread on CC discussing opticians a while back, I remember a comment from a retired optician praising ASDA and wondering how long they could carry on offering such a service at that price.
classic33
Leg End Member
If you were in the room, it couldn't have been empty.
gavroche
Getting old but not past it
- Location
- North Wales
Mrs G had a call from Vodafone this morning trying to sell her a new phone. At the moment, she is on simm only and pays £13 a month. She is happy with that as she gets free calls and unlimited texts. They are telling her that she pays nothing really and want her to start a new contract at £20 a month ! She told then that she is retired, on a fixed income and happy with £13 she is paying now. They were not happy .
I am with "3" , simm only too and I pay £10 a month, free calls and unlimited texts as well. I advised her to go with "3" when her contract finishes in October.
Either of us are interested in a all singing, all dancing phone, although she uses hers far more than I use mine.
I am with "3" , simm only too and I pay £10 a month, free calls and unlimited texts as well. I advised her to go with "3" when her contract finishes in October.
Either of us are interested in a all singing, all dancing phone, although she uses hers far more than I use mine.
classic33
Leg End Member
You're certain it was Vodafone?
There's scam calls in North Wales, from people saying they are calling on behalf of Vodafone.
gavroche
Getting old but not past it
- Location
- North Wales
Yes, we did check the number and it was Vodafone.
BoldonLad
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- Location
- South Tyneside
Always worth shopping around, particularly if you have an unlocked phone, which can take any Network providers SIM.
We are with Tesco (who use the O2 network), SIM only contracts, £9/month for 3000 minutes; 4000 texts; 5GB of data. There is a cheaper tariff (£7.50/month). You also get Tesco Clubcard points, which can be used for discount off various things (we use them for Channel Tunnel crossings). We have been with Tesco for about 15 years, excellent service. If you get more than one phone (or SIM) on a single contract, you get "family perks", like money off, or extra minutes. Keeping your original number is easy now.
Sorry, I am not on Commission... honestly
Actually, on second thoughts, I am a Vodaphone Share holder, so, I think a nice new phone for your wife is an excellent idea, the more expensive the better
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We're with Plusnet mobile on a rolling monthly sim only contract.Always worth shopping around, particularly if you have an unlocked phone, which can take any Network providers SIM.
We are with Tesco (who use the O2 network), SIM only contracts, £9/month for 3000 minutes; 4000 texts; 5GB of data. There is a cheaper tariff (£7.50/month). You also get Tesco Clubcard points, which can be used for discount off various things (we use them for Channel Tunnel crossings). We have been with Tesco for about 15 years, excellent service. If you get more than one phone (or SIM) on a single contract, you get "family perks", like money off, or extra minutes. Keeping your original number is easy now.
Sorry, I am not on Commission... honestly
Actually, on second thoughts, I am a Vodaphone Share holder, so, I think a nice new phone for your wife is an excellent idea, the more expensive the better
£7 for 3gb and unlimited texts and calls.
Certainly worth shopping around as there are some cracking deals
