Info and forum posts by 'Samantha J'

RE: Any HGV drivers out there?

Thanks again gents, all great replies. I now understand the ADR much better.I will get myself the digital tacho cos it seems like its gonna be needed in the very near future and not having it may limit my chances. I will certainly look into this NVQ2 at the jobcentre too.

Can anyone suggest a good agency i could sign up for cos when i look online, there are thousands? !!

Any HGV drivers out there?

I have a a class 2 license and tho i havent worked in the industry for 9 years for personal reasons that at the time meant i couldnt work but im thinking of going back into it and have a few questions.

1. Are there any companies who have work for class 2 drivers? Seems like all the supermarkets etc are class 1 only?

2. Is it worth training to get my class 1 cos it seems that thats the only way im gonna get decent paid work and i cant see vacancies for class 2 and is the training expensive?

3. I see that there are ADR drivers, digital tacho drivers, Hazchem drivers required ! Well i dont know what any of this means ! Is it expensive/difficult?

4. What kind of companies will take on a class 2 driver who hasnt been in the industry for 9 years?

5. Whats my best way to start? Sign for agencies/writing direct to employers?

Pleeeeeeeease help me guys......cos im lost! :¦

RE: anyone here work for scrooge employers ????

Hi, i work for a well known bookmakers NOT called "Jam Stains " and they took all of our bonuses and then proceeded to tell us that they were "sponsoring the King George" and before you ask if this meant free tickets.........No, we were told that everyone is expected to work on Boxing day and that we will all be expected to work 12 hour shifts..............Merry f*%kin christmas to us all !

This item was edited on Saturday, 30th December 2006, 19:04

RE: Mr Magoo....the cartoon...Is there a complete collection out there ?

I guess thats a "no" then :(

RE: Ebay unpaid item advise

Yeah if they cant be bothered (especially when its only £3) Explain to them (before you give em negative feedback) that you will put on their account "Non paying winning bidder" and if that dont bother em, then you know they are a waste of space.......guy must be an imbecile if hes prepared to have his account "negged" for the sake `o 3 quid.

RE: A free guide to win money.

honestly mate, leave it alone, 888.com are in business and love all these so called systems. If there was even ONE system that worked, then roulette and card players would have found it 300 years ago, not now. Apart from card counting (which is now impossible cos most use 2 or 3 decks) there is no easy way, keep yr money in yr pocket and only bet on "known" events.........thats how you win, no other way.....not in the long run.
Yes, i work in a call centre for a bookies and we have our own casino.

Any plumbers out there, can you get your head round this one ?

The overflow pipe outside my house keeps dripping. Sometimes quite speedily.....yet i have adjusted the pressure via the cold water stopcock and that seemed to stop it ! All was good until my hot water turns itself on in the morning and then the same thing happens again!! The water comin outta the pipe is cold yet this only happens when the hot water is on ??!!! Soon as the hot water is off.........it stops again...........but while its on (and its only for 2 hours) it can fill 2 buckets in this time !!!

Can i stop this?
Is it my boiler ?
Why (if it is the boiler) is the overflow pipe dripping with cold water?

Anyone out there have any idea? Please help before the moss turns the bricks completely green !!!

RE: I have Norton Anti-virus 2006 but it doesnt appear to have a firewall?

Yes i think it is that one Ste..............does that mean i still need to but a SEPARATE firewall?

RE: I have Norton Anti-virus 2006 but it doesnt appear to have a firewall?

Its just that i had it once before and there was a firewall with the product, now when i look at this new version............i cant turn the firewall on or off as its not there ?

I have Norton Anti-virus 2006 but it doesnt appear to have a firewall?

Is this right? I cant see a firewall yet its the 2006 version, do i have to buy a seperate one ? Surely its `all in` isnt it? Or have i bought an inferior product ? HELP!!! :B

This item was edited on Sunday, 12th March 2006, 18:50

RE: Wireless card accesses

Thanks Ste, youve been very helpful, the netgear one WILL be the one for me(is it the Netgear WGT624 ? or the Netgear WGR614 ?) as i am a novice and dont need anything special, just as long as i can use it in the front room, it will be fine and the firewall is an added bonus. Thanks again mate!

This item was edited on Sunday, 5th March 2006, 17:56

RE: Wireless card accesses

Thanks again Ste, i do have NTL with an ethernet cable so i gather the 3COM OFFICECONNECT is the one for me ?

RE: Wireless card accesses

thanks guys, and Ste, can you just tell me, does this actually work ? On another matter, i am going to buy one of these routers cos my machine has an inbuilt card in it. Do i need a specific one and are some better than others?

RE: Wireless card accesses

awwwwwwww go on ?

Wireless card accesses "other network"?

When i got my new laptop the other day, it said "The wireless card has detected "two"
networks, yet they arent mine as i have no router installed!.

Now i have broadband installed at home but does this mean that should i wanna use my laptop "wirelessly", i could use one the networks its found, or do i need to get my own "wireless router"? (I think it may be my next door neighbour who has this router installed etc!)

Secondly, if i did do this, can this do me any harm, i.e am i more susceptable to getting viruses via this "wireless technology"? or is it just the same as using it via a connection to the laptop?

Thirdly, i know i gain nothin by accessing this as i pay my broadband anyway, but does mean i DONT have to buy a wireless router myself should i wanna use my machine wirelessly? (Cheeky, i know, but im desperate to give it a go, just to see that it works !!!)

Thanks in advance guys!

This item was edited on Sunday, 5th March 2006, 12:40

RE: What is the point of mushrooms...

I think they`re magic......... .

RE: KitKash 2006 promotion looks crazy but better than 2005

Happy 500th post!!! :)

Anyone ever seen the northern lights?

How much would all this cost and any pics?

Lanzarote (Costa Teguise), anyone know any good restaurants?

I especially like the Tapas, but any reccommendations for good Spanish restaurants would be appreciated.
Thanks .

RE: 5.1 sound, how?

Thanks for all yr help guys, I bought this `thing` in superdrug for £20 and i suppose you get what you pay for but i just wanted to try it out to see what it sounds like, thats all. Hopefully ill get myself a cheap decoder as my dvd player has none of the right connectors. I should a gone to specsavers !!!!

RE: 5.1 sound, how?

Thanks Matthew, so i need to buy a dvd player with 5.1 sound then i gather ? Will this make the channels seperate when listening? Is the thing i need called an AV receiver?

This item was edited on Thursday, 19th January 2006, 20:41

5.1 sound, how?

I have just bought some very cheap 5.1 sound speakers, does this mean i need a compatible tv to listen to this ?

RE: £100,000 to invest, any ideas what the hell i can do?

Thanks Choagy, ill get down to the bank this week and explain. Probate has been granted and its gonna be around about £130,000 and everyone is sayin "Dont just bank it, youll get the lowest of return possible!" So all this is very much appreciated, thanks again. :) and also thanks to Ste and Bigmaninc too !

This item was edited on Sunday, 15th January 2006, 20:40

RE: £100,000 to invest, any ideas what the hell i can do?

So how do i do that, just go to a stockbroker ?

RE: £100,000 to invest, any ideas what the hell i can do?

Hi Choagy, can i do the £7000 now and in April and how would i work that ?

£100,000 to invest, any ideas what the hell i can do?

I have no idea at all, help !

Need a hotel with an "in -room" Jacuzzi?

Any ideas? Anywhere in the country will do really......they all seem to have them in the Gym/steam room etc but not in the hotel rooms, anyone out there know a good one ?

RE: I need an appartment/hotel in Javea Spain in January, anyone help?

This item was edited on Thursday, 15th December 2005, 22:16

RE: I need an appartment/hotel in Javea Spain in January, anyone help?

No Paul, any of those would be fine as we have a car so we can travel, its just to be in the general area. :)

I need an appartment/hotel in Javea Spain in January, anyone help?

I have found some cheap flights, but i need to find somewhere to stay for a week at the end of Jan. Can i find a place for less than £300 a week in January? Its just for me and my boyfriend.