RMweb Gold SouthernRegionSteam Posted February 14, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2012 Thanks for the replies so far gents! Mike, glad you like the bottle shape. And yes, we are with AOL! I have to say, they have not been a good ISP at all. We've had numerous issues with them in the past (I don't know why Dad doesn't switch ISP, but never mind!). We had internet problems a couple years back where we threatened to change to another ISP, as if by magic, suddenly our internet problems were instantly resolved. I think Mick might be right about it being a cost cutting measure to be honest. Either way, I'll see if I can find out if the problem is my end or their end... Interestingly, we've had a lot of phone calls and other correspondence from BT recently who want us to switch to them! Weather in these parts is also sunny, and actually quite warm (inside as I'm sat next to a window anyway!). Just had my maths lecture (only two hours this week) and for once I could actually answer all the questions. Trust me, that never usually happens! It's all about mechanisms (cogs, gears, rack and pinions and gear trains). It's nice to not have to worry about not understanding something in a maths lecture. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted February 14, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14, 2012 Jam, just in case your parents may end up considering moving away from AOL - I can also very much recommend cable. We've been on cable for several months now and I'm very pleased with speed and reliability. Of course, I cannot tell how good the offerings of British cable providers may be. Thankfully, we were also given a rather good router with integrated cable modem. One of those we had when we were using DSL was rather cr*ppy and eventually replaced, so I'm well aware of what a decent router is really worth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium skipepsi Posted February 14, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14, 2012 Yes Jam we used to have AOL promised us between 2-8 meg speed when last tested less than 0.5 meg we left when we moved house and got sky which was noticably faster. We had been with AOL since 1997............ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixoh8sixoh Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Afternoon all. Jam, looks like a nicely designed bottle! I didn't realise AOL still existed... I miss the free coasters we used to get from them, Freeserve, etc... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BoD Posted February 14, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2012 Does AOL still have that nice lady living in your modem telling you "You have mail"? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolfelin Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Does she tell you anything else? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted February 14, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2012 Does she tell you anything else? Not much and i do miss Ms Lumley's delightful tones now that I am using Safari instead of going in on AOL itself. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BoD Posted February 14, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2012 W.H. Smith's have obviously made efforts to add to the romance of today. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted February 14, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2012 W.H. Smith's have obviously made efforts to add to the romance of today. Bigamists appear to get a discount as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BoD Posted February 14, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2012 Wouldn't bigamists get a 'buy one, get one free' offer? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted February 14, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2012 Wouldn't bigamists get a 'buy one, get one free' offer? I'm sure you are right. I'm clearly not destined to be a criminal (or financial) mastermind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sidecar Racer Posted February 14, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14, 2012 I would'nt want to be a bigamist , just think , TWO Mother in Laws . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BoD Posted February 14, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2012 I would not have a word said against my mother in law. She was three of the nicest people I have ever met. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted February 14, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2012 My mother in law most definitely did not want me to be her son in law and even refused to come to the wedding. Peace eventually broke out and all is well now. Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted February 14, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14, 2012 Yeah...you can't exactly pick your relatives, can you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BoD Posted February 14, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2012 ...but you can pick your nose. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted February 14, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14, 2012 ...but you can pick your nose. The world sure would be at the edge of an orifice if you couldn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted February 14, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2012 ...but you can pick your nose. Sounds like a slogan for a cosmetic surgeon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium NGT6 1315 Posted February 14, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14, 2012 Sounds like a slogan for a cosmetic surgeon. ...or an otolaryngologist. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Tony_S Posted February 14, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2012 (edited) ...or an otolaryngologist. I now see why they are known as ENT specialists in the UK! Edited February 14, 2012 by Tony_S Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BoD Posted February 14, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2012 Not to be sniffed at. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixoh8sixoh Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 And while you're talking of sniffing and running noses... I've just heard that I've got a place in this year's Great North Run. I'll be fundraising for the British Heart Foundation. I've got an initial target of £350 to make for them (or else I'll have to go round their HQ and wash their dishes for a year until I've made that target)... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolfelin Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Good luck with that, Mike. I regret I'm all charitied out this month. I've decided to fritter away my fortune on food and fuel. Tesco have kindly given me a voucher for 10p a litre off petrol. Unfortunately, the nearest Tesco petrol is a 36 mile round trip. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sidecar Racer Posted February 14, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14, 2012 I've decided to fritter away my fortune on food and fuel. Tesco have kindly given me a voucher for 10p a litre off petrol. Unfortunately, the nearest Tesco petrol is a 36 mile round trip. But don't you have to spend £60-00 to qualify for that ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDolfelin Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 No. I got it as part of a deal with their electronics department. We reached an agreement. They replaced a kaput sat receiver with one that worked, they paid the difference of £40, gave me the voucher for petrol plus £10 shopping voucher and points on my Tesco card if I can find it and I didn't pull their arms and legs off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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