18 Feb 2016 27 Comments
in Thoughts Opinions & Memories
An entry from me on Katzenworld!
16 Feb 2016 44 Comments
in Thoughts Opinions & Memories Tags: #notsohotpoint, Blog, Blog Post, Blogger, Blogging, Hotpoint, Refund
A few of my friends called me or messaged me today to let me know that the whole Hotpoint fiasco was being discussed on This Morning today and that they had stated that it could take them up to 4 years to actually fix all the issues.
It is horrifying to read some of the cases out there where the machines actually have caught fire, and wiped out houses, causing so much damage, and yet they still can’t get their skates on and fix issues any faster.
I can happily say that our issues with them have finally been put to bed, but not without Hubby Dearest and his relentless contacting them.
Anyone who has any issues with them, please don’t give up.
Keep on hassling them.
You will be passed from pillar to post.
You will have to repeat your story to several people, despite them having all your details on record.
You will have to fight for what you are entitled to.
We managed to get full refunds for bot the washing machine and tumble dryer which were affected. Along the way, we found that our old dryer, which had had to be replaced after only a couple of years, was also an affected model, so after much argument, we got a full refund for that too!
And an extra £250 for compensation on top. Now that, Hubby Dearest really had to fight for, but we got over £1000 from them in the end and the cheques are with us, thank goodness.
One thing is for sure, we won’t be buying Hotpoint anymore!
16 Feb 2016 33 Comments
in Thoughts Opinions & Memories Tags: Blog, Blog Post, Blogger, Blogging, Children, Curriculum, Education, Helpless, Nicky Morgan, Upset
You may, or may not, have read my recent post, an open letter to the Education Secretary, Nicky Morgan, regarding the changes to the Primary curriculum and the unrealistic marking policies.
Well, today, because of that idiotic policy, I had tears in my eyes.
I cried.
Seeing my Lil Man totally give up.
He’s been pretty strong, up to now. Saying he doesn’t care, it doesn’t matter. He is tryng his best.
Today we were doing some homework, and it was maths. Not his best subject. Neither is it my strong point.
He found it really hard. He didn’t want too much help, as he said the teacher needed to be able to really assess it to see how much he didn’t understand.
He did what he could, or guessed it, then the aggression I have witnessed in him since then… well, I couldn’t say or do anything to console him. We sat and talked, or rather I talked, and reassured, and he listened, but he wouldn’t look me in the eye. When I caught a look at him, his eyes were reddened, and he was surreptitiously turning away to wipe tears.
HOW DARE YOU, BRITISH GOVERNMENT, ALLOW MY CHILD, AND POSSIBLY MANY MORE, TO BECOME SO INSECURE ABOUT THEMSELVES?
I let him go, to bat a ball around, and sat there and the tears welled up. I feel so helpless.
I’m sorry I may be ranting, but I hate to see or hear my family, and my children, in particular, feel so low, or upset. And I cannot bear to see them hurting, especially when I can’t do anything…
16 Feb 2016 3 Comments
in Thoughts Opinions & Memories
Well she’s only gone and returned the ball into my court, hasn’t she, that cheeky blog sis of mine! Do check her acceptance post out, for the award I gave her last night, and the fact that she re-nominated me!
Love ya sis! 😘
16 Feb 2016 19 Comments
in Thoughts Opinions & Memories Tags: Blog, Blog Post, Blogger, bloggi g, edwinas episodes, Happy Birthday, judy
You meet some people on this blog who touch your heart, just that little bit more than others… They become your friends, your blogily. And when a day of joy comes for them, you want to be as active in wishing them all the best, as if you were physically near them.
And today is one of those days.
My wonderful blog sis Judy, of Edwina’s Episodes, is turning fifty today, and boy is she gonna make a fabulous job of it!!!!!!
Happy birthday my dear sister. Wishing you many happy returns, and many, many more years of happiness to come! Here’s hoping we actually meet this year too !
Love you squillions!!!!!
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