tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post6465049784657391656..comments2024-03-14T08:01:40.216+00:00Comments on Odd Socks and Pretty Frocks: Rant and ReviewAlexhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11337968500120821387noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-28498312453038404102011-01-17T11:51:59.152+00:002011-01-17T11:51:59.152+00:00My insurance came down this year but only by switc...My insurance came down this year but only by switching providers :( I got my breakdown cover from the green insurance company and Inc home start and key insurance it was about £40 for the year. Petrol prices are getting silly but I couldn't go back to using public transport.<br /><br />I've havent read any Jilly Cooper and she has never appealed to me I think it's because of all the horsey stuff!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08987706736022821249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-52759648576096405432011-01-16T21:11:08.824+00:002011-01-16T21:11:08.824+00:00We're looking at moving to south liverpool and...We're looking at moving to south liverpool and compared to Widnes the car insurance is nearly doubled :( That is with 2 people on the policy instead of 1 too though but grrr. The price of petrol irritates me too, i've started driving slower and more carefully in order to preserve petrol! I read somewhere that the harder you press on the accelerator the more petrol the engine uses.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02280015839366790857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-41238816878936497082011-01-16T12:07:47.225+00:002011-01-16T12:07:47.225+00:00Supportive article,understandable language to ever...Supportive article,understandable language to everyone are plus point of this blog.Baby Nameshttp://www.mumzone.com.au/baby-names.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-7341879410775801172011-01-15T19:49:49.628+00:002011-01-15T19:49:49.628+00:00hiya, I loved Riders and Rivals...Polo is a fave.....hiya, I loved Riders and Rivals...Polo is a fave.....really great bonker-busters....but Jump, hhhmmmmm....even tho it had the love rat AKA Rupert CB...it did not quite sing to my heart!<br /><br /> I still love Jilly, though lately she has sailed VERY close to the wind with this book, the "Amber" scene and her last book Wicked.....which had some disturbing moments!<br /><br />Nice to be back in the stables though...I've missed that! <br />Neigghhhhhhhhhhh!<br /><br />MelxMelMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18183064592017156230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-4338422410879266852011-01-15T13:04:01.257+00:002011-01-15T13:04:01.257+00:00I hope you are feeling better soon, take care of y...I hope you are feeling better soon, take care of yourself. Yes, car insurance- insane!Imogenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595505974844771279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-20714979751285522992011-01-15T09:11:52.511+00:002011-01-15T09:11:52.511+00:00Hi Alex, sorry to hear that you have succumbed to ...Hi Alex, sorry to hear that you have succumbed to the flu, I posted a little package off to you yesterday morning, I hope it reaches you quickly and cheers you up. <br /><br /> Prices in the UK seem extraordinary, especially in these difficult times, don't get me started on the shocking state of trains I don't know how they get away with charging those extortionate prices for badly overcrowded, filthy, dirty trains with no service and that is if the service is running at all and they want to encourage more people to use them! there having a laugh, the French train service which is state owned put's the British service to shame British rail should have never been privatised. Ooh what happened there, sorry about that quick rant!<br /><br />I read all Jilly Coopers early books years ago and remember really enjoying them, I don't think I like the sound of her latest book.<br /><br />Keep cosy and look after yourself, hope you feel better soon.<br /><br />Lots of cyber hugs.<br /><br />Dash. XXDashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05329090600374787029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-52013638413238084682011-01-14T18:44:39.894+00:002011-01-14T18:44:39.894+00:00Oh, that's such a shame, I really like Jilly C...Oh, that's such a shame, I really like Jilly Cooper, even though her books are fluff I tend to find them quite well-written. I loved Riders and Score, and even Wicked. Will avoid this one though, unless I see it for peanuts at a car boot! <br /><br />Onto the other topic I FEEL YOUR PAIN. This time last year it was £30 a tank for my little car, now it's closer to £50 and fuel keeps rising! I've been third party insured until now, but am going fully comp this year as need to build up my no claims, your post has slightly terrified me, not gonna lie! It's not until March but think I may have to start saving, urk. <br /><br />Feel better!Sarah - essbeeveehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283498551694132985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-36064478745082927832011-01-14T18:34:46.200+00:002011-01-14T18:34:46.200+00:00I've heard of that book but I think I might sk...I've heard of that book but I think I might skip out on it now ;) Have you read "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" series?? I would SERIOUSLY recommend them! They make being sick a little bit more tolerable too!maggeygracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16692983186056962246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-50456921673500321662011-01-14T15:46:27.662+00:002011-01-14T15:46:27.662+00:00Oh lord, I know - having a car is just ridonkulous...Oh lord, I know - having a car is just ridonkulously expensive! Though public transport isn't exactly cheap either, alas.<br /><br />I don't mind offensive/controversial plotlines in books or movies, AS LONG as they contribute something to the story i.e. are relevant in some significant way. This one you mention doesn't seem to me, so I would be just as irked as you if I stumbled upon it!Sangu Mandannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09464061265952789628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-11428496971407131832011-01-14T11:51:45.319+00:002011-01-14T11:51:45.319+00:00Man thats a LOT for insurance - I was moaning last...Man thats a LOT for insurance - I was moaning last year cause mine went up by £150, partly cause I 'moved house', according to one insurer. Eh what?! Think mine came out about £450 with 6 years no claim, not good, keep looking! Also started walking everywhere to avoid buying petrol, I try not to think of the better ways my money could be spent! :)Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06873895703631876934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-63618406383503134872011-01-14T11:02:26.054+00:002011-01-14T11:02:26.054+00:00Oh no, not the lurgy! I know exactly how you feel....Oh no, not the lurgy! I know exactly how you feel.<br /><br />I renewed my insurance last week too - it jumped from £180 to £269 and that's for a 27 year old car! What's annoying too is that my NCB is at it's maximum *shakes fist*.<br /><br />Here's hoping you're on the mend soon. xAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16800301415934778862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-91395913675577648392011-01-14T11:00:12.179+00:002011-01-14T11:00:12.179+00:00I am reading a book at the moment that I am having...I am reading a book at the moment that I am having several issues with, but I am determined to persevere and finish it, I actually feel rather sad that it’s not what I wanted it to be, saying that there is still time for it to develop.<br /><br />I’ve never read Jilly Cooper, but it is always disappointing when a book ‘that should’ have been great just doesn’t live up to expectations. <br /><br />And I hope you feel better soon xAlicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04276217187016872792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-72147008517539381532011-01-14T10:49:04.609+00:002011-01-14T10:49:04.609+00:00Aww that sucks you are feeling so lousy. Hope you ...Aww that sucks you are feeling so lousy. Hope you get better quickly. <br /><br />Gosh I'm quite thankful right now to not have a car. That's so expensive!! You are right to be annoyed.<br /><br />Never read Jilly Cooper before as it has never appealed to me but maybe I should check out some of the earlier ones. <br /><br />xgiddynicihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11229922979218643607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-71297527119044699482011-01-14T09:44:30.152+00:002011-01-14T09:44:30.152+00:00I am so with you on the car insurance rant, that i...I am so with you on the car insurance rant, that is completely ridiculous!<br /><br />Also, I saw Jump! in Sainsbury's the other day and was a little tempted, but was planning to ask what you thought of it before i purchase - I've never read any Jilly Cooper, but may search out some of the earlier ones in the library..charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01424341312136077664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-20586995350164486542011-01-14T09:36:47.630+00:002011-01-14T09:36:47.630+00:00Oh no! My insurance was less than £300 last year n...Oh no! My insurance was less than £300 last year now I'm worried what it's going to be this year!! It's partly the fault of all the bloody bogus whiplash claims isn't it? Still though, I wouldn't go back to public transport if I could help it.<br /><br />Hope you feel better soon :( xxLucy in the Cloudshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12950976124841220605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-50442267625387787182011-01-14T08:54:44.241+00:002011-01-14T08:54:44.241+00:00Sometimes I get annoyed that I don't have a ca...Sometimes I get annoyed that I don't have a car and then I hear stories like this and thank the heavens above. Cars seem to be the single biggest drain on people's income in terms of unexpected expenditure - either something falls off them or the insurance does something spazzy. There's just no way I would be in a position to cope with something like that happening. At least the worst that can happen to me is that the bus is late!<br /><br />Hope you're feeling better soon.The Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04550480429586819194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-27685528566459846472011-01-14T02:26:08.674+00:002011-01-14T02:26:08.674+00:00I'm not a driver so I have no idea about the n...I'm not a driver so I have no idea about the nightmare that is car insurance, and I've never read a Jilly Cooper book, though I've seen Riders at the library. I'm more into fantasy books. I'm still stuck in fairytale land, haha. Hope you get your car insurance sorted soon. Ooh, sent your letter off today as well :) xxxNatashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335219443113802041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-84777341097247827702011-01-13T23:09:20.887+00:002011-01-13T23:09:20.887+00:00Aww- I hope you're feeling better soon! It'...Aww- I hope you're feeling better soon! It's hard not to feel miserable when you're ill, and I really sympathise with the feeling.<br />My parents were just having a discussion about the ridiculous expenses of a car. I know they're practical but right now I am so glad I don't have that worry!<br /><br />Florrie xIntrinsically Florriehttp://intrinsicallyflorrie.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-5675301783571953992011-01-13T22:07:36.627+00:002011-01-13T22:07:36.627+00:00i can drive but have never had a car, mostly for t...i can drive but have never had a car, mostly for the reasons you've talked about here! my boyf has a small car & i think his insurance was about the same as yours this year...so expensive! <br /><br />i've never read a jilly cooper book to be honest, they've never really appealed. that storyline you mention sounds pretty wrong, oooer!<br /><br />i was ill with a flu-y thing last week & its no fun, hope you start feeling better soon :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-73448996287485623862011-01-13T22:06:15.978+00:002011-01-13T22:06:15.978+00:00Train prices have gone up so much too, harrumph. A...Train prices have gone up so much too, harrumph. Almost enough to make me start cycling (except for London traffic, I don't have a death wish). <br /><br />J Cooper must have some obsession with group sex, the one in Riders was pretty awful too - and again no repurcussions for the sods, though ultimately it equated to gang rape.Penny Dreadful Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00658769790784076024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-52600864320009700422011-01-13T21:08:41.632+00:002011-01-13T21:08:41.632+00:00Oh Alex, I agree so wholeheartedly with everything...Oh Alex, I agree so wholeheartedly with everything you've said here! My car insurance went up about £100 this year, which isn't too bad but still baffling when you've done nothing wrong!<br /><br />Jump was the second book I downloaded for my Kindle and I felt the same as you when I'd finished it. I got so sick of reading the pages and pages of character bios at the beginning, I skipped straight to the story! It was disappointing because I really liked Wicked, which was a move away from her classics but still a great read. Riders is perfection, though! <br /><br />Hope you feel better soon xxJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08259035905722772057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-65624930192375203322011-01-13T20:28:30.744+00:002011-01-13T20:28:30.744+00:00I share your pain with the car insurance, mine wen...I share your pain with the car insurance, mine went up to £1010 from £490!! after days of price comparison i got it down to £590. Don't think it's your postcode hun, insurance has gone up for everybody, apparently due to all the accidents last january with the ice then again in december has pushed premiums up in general. You live close to me and we are in the 'posh' side of the city lol..<br /><br />Hope your feeling better soon!! xx<br />Sharron xxxxSharronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11165679184073175194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-17012660378998576842011-01-13T19:35:25.908+00:002011-01-13T19:35:25.908+00:00Dear Alex, oh! I hope you feel better soon. I sw...Dear Alex, oh! I hope you feel better soon. I swear by drinking pints of water with 1000mg of soluble paracetamol. Try it!<br /><br />I didn't get Jump for Christmas and not sure I like the sound of it after reading that. I love all the older books especially the girls names xxChristina @ Fashion's Most Wantedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583201549332262341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-86308695385420958912011-01-13T19:24:36.813+00:002011-01-13T19:24:36.813+00:00Loving the rant then the review. :)
From cars to r...Loving the rant then the review. :)<br />From cars to romping in one blog post, that's certainly something. <br /><br />I agree on car insurance. We got our renewal and they wanted an extra £10 pm, even though we'd not claimed and hold 2 other policies with them, one angry phone call later and we are under the previous monthly payment. It's getting silly with cars though. <br /><br />xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12731699334337877594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6307704515809716636.post-10141198010745907752011-01-13T19:20:01.263+00:002011-01-13T19:20:01.263+00:00Car insurance makes me kinda glad I don't driv...Car insurance makes me kinda glad I don't drive!daisychainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13868046557771529750noreply@blogger.com