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Re: My mother cut my daughters hair without my permission 2022

Hi - I had to reply to this because this happened to me. My parents dropped me at my grandmother's for a matter of minutes and when they came back my hair was shorter and looked horrific (she cut it herself without even asking). My mother was especially horrified. I feel your pain and I'm very sorry...
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Topic: My mother cut my daughters hair without my permission 2022
Replies: 22
by sgmitch
Mon Nov 21, 2022 5:58 am

Re: Options for husband and sex

However, although I don't want him to seek a relationship elsewhere, I appreciate he has physical needs.  He also has emotional needs (and so do you I expect) and sex is also about emotional closeness. Doing without it means that you both will be missing a lot and children learn from what they see ...
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Topic: Options for husband and sex
Replies: 12
by sgmitch
Mon Oct 19, 2020 6:35 am

Re: can i take my family overseas away from elderly grandparents?

Congrats! Yes, a difficult decision. We are Americans and lived in UK for four years with ideas of hopefully settling. One advantage I will offer is that when family is around the corner you see them all the time but can take it for granted. When you have to fly 8 hours to see them, you often stay l...
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Topic: can i take my family overseas away from elderly grandparents?
Replies: 21
by sgmitch
Tue May 26, 2020 11:42 am

Re: potential foreign job offer for husband, seeking advice

This sounds like it could be a really interesting experience. It could be a good opportunity both for your family and his career. Of course there will be a lot of work involved relocating that far away. We have relocated twice internationally for my wife's job and I have noticed that it's often the ...
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Topic: potential foreign job offer for husband, seeking advice
Replies: 12
by sgmitch
Mon Jan 06, 2020 12:51 pm

Re: Charity for house linnens/house items

Also want to point out we have previously donated linens and pillows to Battersea Dogs and Cats home because the animals often need bedding.
Forum: Got a Question?
Topic: Charity for house linnens/house items
Replies: 5
by sgmitch
Mon Jul 09, 2018 8:45 am

Re: Paying for childcare cash in hand - what's the view?

I certainly agree that childcare is a necessary condition for most of us to do our job. It does seem odd that one cannot deduct childcare expenses required while off on a business trip however one could choose to spend as little or as much on meals and hotels and it would all be deductible because i...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Paying for childcare cash in hand - what's the view?
Replies: 34
by sgmitch
Tue Mar 27, 2018 9:39 am

Re: Paying for childcare cash in hand - what's the view?

I'm not a tax expert but I would think HMRC would frown upon an individual deducting the expenses of a driver to drive him around for personal reasons or deducting the expenses of a personal assistant helping out with non-business tasks. I realize it's a tricky topic (drivers at work or PAs at work ...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Paying for childcare cash in hand - what's the view?
Replies: 34
by sgmitch
Mon Mar 26, 2018 5:45 pm

Re: Paying for childcare cash in hand - what's the view?

I hope this nanny turns down the job. The employer is displaying dishonest behaviour before the job even starts. This is a sign that things could get worse. Of course it's not a guarantee, but it's a warning sign. Now suppose the employer does something worse in the future (doesn't pay as promised, ...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Paying for childcare cash in hand - what's the view?
Replies: 34
by sgmitch
Mon Mar 26, 2018 9:23 am

Re: Northern line morning woes / Conservatives campaign / Massive rant!!!

Yes, companies ought to be more flexible with working from home and at the very least - giving some flexibility on arrival/departure times. In some cities, companies grant their employees public transport vouchers (which I believe are purchased from the government at some reduced rate to encourage u...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Northern line morning woes / Conservatives campaign / Massive rant!!!
Replies: 35
by sgmitch
Wed Feb 28, 2018 3:56 pm

Re: Northern line morning woes / Conservatives campaign / Massive rant!!!

The link they offered showing busy times is probably the most valuable piece of information from the reply. I'm not sure what units the y-axis represents but if this graph is to be believed, we're talking about a period from 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM that it's complete mayhem at Clapham South. Would chargin...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Northern line morning woes / Conservatives campaign / Massive rant!!!
Replies: 35
by sgmitch
Thu Feb 15, 2018 11:51 am

Re: Northern line morning woes / Conservatives campaign / Massive rant!!!

I am both frustrated and curious about the topic of crowd congestion etc. I also try to see it from the supplier side including the TFL budget, train capacity etc. I don't see the trains getting any longer (considering the platform is fully utilized). Skipping stations seems interesting except there...
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Northern line morning woes / Conservatives campaign / Massive rant!!!
Replies: 35
by sgmitch
Mon Feb 12, 2018 3:44 pm

Re: Teenagers - mobile phones

I agree this is a fantastic policy. Phones can be nice tools offering entertainment, efficiency, and convenience. But as with many new things, it now takes extra vigilance to avoid letting them take over our lives. Your policy will probably allow the kids to have more fun during the sleep over and t...
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Topic: Teenagers - mobile phones
Replies: 12
by sgmitch
Mon Oct 30, 2017 7:21 am

Re: Dog Behaviorist recommendation please

I would like to second the recommendation for Winkie:
http://www.winkiespiers.com/

She worked with my dog who is a rescue and she has helped to reduce her anxiety issues.
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog Behaviorist recommendation please
Replies: 2
by sgmitch
Mon Jun 26, 2017 7:47 am

Re: Laundry room - Where do you dry you clothes?

This was a nice thread to read and as an American living here I would like to commend this part of the world for trying to find the balance of modern conveniences along with trying to preserve the environment for our future generations. When we first moved here I was reacquainted with the sight of d...
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: Laundry room - Where do you dry you clothes?
Replies: 30
by sgmitch
Mon Feb 06, 2017 11:31 am

Re: IT help needed urgently

I've liked working with Dan Harris at it at work:
dh@itathome.com
Forum: Homes & Garden
Topic: IT help needed urgently
Replies: 4
by sgmitch
Mon Sep 26, 2016 9:19 pm