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leeds



Member Since: 28 Dec 2009
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I must be getting soft in the head Embarassed No comments you lot!


I am about to congratulate another council! Embarassed Embarassed


Bradford Council has decided that we can now put plastic bottles into the glass and cans recycling bin. Thumbs Up Also they will collect recycling stuff once every two weeks rather then once a month Thumbs Up

Before we had to collect them and take them to the local tip so someone at Bradford council has seen sense so Thumbs Up



Brendan
Post #269425 25th Sep 2013 7:30pm
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Pam W



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In the interests of balance and positivity....

The AUD - GBP rate when up near 2 cents in our favour today... Thumbs Up


..... ooo ooo and a BIG PS....

News just in.... We now have our Visas for Oz! (extended stay up to 6 months) ! Yey! I got mine on Sunday about 2 mins after I had paid the fee, Dave just got his a couple of minutes ago....

Ahhh, and breaaaaaathhhhh.... Very Happy Thumbs Up Our blog - http://landytravels.com/

Yorkshire Off Road Club - http://www.yorkshireoffroadclub.net
Post #269496 26th Sep 2013 12:03am
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landy andy wrote:
Problem I have in Cambridge is fitting in any of the car parks. Even the park and ride is too low. Are there any car parks without height restrictions?

Andy


How tall is your 110 Andy? It should fit in Queen Anne's car park next to swimming pool opposite Parker's Piece. Both 110 and 90 used to go in there. There is also a small car park by river Cam off trumping ton road, but it's small and is soon full. Only other option I can think of is parking meter bays or roads around backs with no parking restrictions and then a 10-15min walk in.

Cheers

Steve
Post #269508 26th Sep 2013 7:28am
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landy andy



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Thanks. But don't fit in them as I'm 2.2 meters high, so only options is meters on the road, and there hard to find and costly. Will have to stick with going in the wife's freelander. Whistle

Thanks Thumbs Up

Andy
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Laurie



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2.1 mtrs is the minimum clearance for a standard Defender. 
Post #269530 26th Sep 2013 10:20am
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leeds



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Good news about the visas Pam Thumbs Up Assume you did not go for a multiple entry one as that takes longer.

Well the AUD has to fall a long way against the £ until it is back to 1 AUD = 40p but at least it is a move in the right direction.



Do not worry about the costs too much, just go and enjoy!



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leeds



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Pam W



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leeds wrote:
Good news about the visas Pam Thumbs Up Assume you did not go for a multiple entry one as that takes longer.
Do not worry about the costs too much, just go and enjoy!
Brendan


The Visa Grants both came back as 'multiple entry', even though I definitely ticked the box for single entry... So dunno why that was... maybe something to do with the changes they made in the summer... replaced the old Subclass 607 with a new one - the 600... so maybe if you meet certain criteria you automatically get multiple ? Who knows ?!!

But yes, got a bit stressed about the money last night, but reorganised a few things and feeling better! Thumbs Up Our blog - http://landytravels.com/

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Post #269564 26th Sep 2013 1:09pm
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ARC99



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Middlesbrough Council had some strange charges for on street parking, something like £2.00 for 2 hours and £2.40 for 24 hours. They have suspended parking fees in some parts of the town Centre and around Middlesbrough College .

Anyone know about parking a Defender in York?

The last time we went nearly took the roof off a Range Rover classic when they put height barriers on the one in St mary's Walk with giving any notice or warning. When I complained I was told "We don't need people like you in our Town" so we havn't been back for 20 years. Don't make old people mad.
We don't like being old in the first place,
so it doesn't take much to Censored us off.

Richard
Post #269612 26th Sep 2013 5:54pm
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TJ101



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Pam W wrote:
News just in.... We now have our Visas for Oz! (extended stay up to 6 months) ! Yey! I got mine on Sunday about 2 mins after I had paid the fee, Dave just got his a couple of minutes ago....

Ahhh, and breaaaaaathhhhh.... Very Happy Thumbs Up


Funny ?? Did my visas applications for Oz yesterday morning,, had them back within half hour,,No cost , but then only for 3 months at a time
I also click single entry !!but got

Quote:
Your visa allows you multiple entries to Australia until 25 September 2014


Hey ho Very Happy California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1

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Post #269615 26th Sep 2013 6:18pm
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Pam W



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You don't need full visa for Australia if you are there for 3 months or less - you can just get free 'ETA' type one. We are going for over 4 months though so had to apply for the next level visa - the 600 - for up to 6 months, which costs AUD130... Our blog - http://landytravels.com/

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