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DavidKlyne replied on 13/01/2020 17:07
Oneputt replied on 13/01/2020 18:18
Wherenext replied on 13/01/2020 20:41
Posted on 13/01/2020 20:41
Bunnings were/are the owners of Homebase but have/are disposing of stores. Not sure what the current state of play is.
Good luck with scan,OP.
Hope the Scrabble board is stuck down tight. Bit windy.
Spent a fruitless part of the day hanging on the phone as I was assured that.. "Your call is important to us..." Well try answering the ruddy thing then! BT and UK Insurance. 0/10. Will bang my head against wall again tomorrow.
nelliethehooker replied on 13/01/2020 20:50
Posted on 13/01/2020 20:41 by WherenextBunnings were/are the owners of Homebase but have/are disposing of stores. Not sure what the current state of play is.
Good luck with scan,OP.
Hope the Scrabble board is stuck down tight. Bit windy.
Spent a fruitless part of the day hanging on the phone as I was assured that.. "Your call is important to us..." Well try answering the ruddy thing then! BT and UK Insurance. 0/10. Will bang my head against wall again tomorrow.
DavidKlyne replied on 13/01/2020 21:06
Posted on 13/01/2020 18:18 by OneputtBaffled David, going to have to google Bunnings stuff 🤣
Posted on 13/01/2020 21:06
In 2016 a large Australian company called Wesfarmers, who operate under the Bunnings name, purchased Homebase. The idea was to convert all the stores to the Bunnings name but they only ended converting 24 stores I understand, so in some parts of the country people may not have been aware of the new ownership. Apparently they made a right fist of the take over and having paid £340 for Homebase originally they then sold it for £1 a few years later. The converted Bunnings store have reverted back to Homebase. The range of products that Bunnings sold was actually quite interesting but they probably made the mistake that the DIY market in the UK was the same as in Australia. I suppose it was a text book example of how things shouldn't be done. MK was one of the stores origially converted to the Bunnings name (now back to Homebase) so we have the advantage (?) of being able to buy the old Bunnings stock at knock down prices. Wouldn't suggest you travel to see if they have a bargain for you!!!
David
Oneputt replied on 13/01/2020 21:24
KjellNN replied on 13/01/2020 21:47
Posted on 13/01/2020 21:47
Our Homebase was never converted, just closed down, which was a shame as it was good and very handy. Now we have to go about 4 miles to either B&Q, Screwfix or Toolstation.
Mainly we use Toolstation as, it is usually less expensive, but B&Q certainly has a better range.
ABM replied on 13/01/2020 22:06
Posted on 13/01/2020 22:06
Had a ( very ) mixed sort of day today !!
Took the 'van in for M O T & Service & new battery ( NOT Leisure !! ) this morning. Arrived bright & early so had a stroll back across town in the fairly stiff wind. Spent my time playing with more slides and with one eye on the snooker. Got the " Come & Collect your Ducky before we sell it " call in the late afternoon. So peered out of window to see a stiffer wind blowing, but tolerable so water n wind proofed up and started walking.
25 mins later arrived at correct garage but resembling a rather soggy Rattus Norvegicus { thank you Rocky ) after a night in the northern seas . Had a little cross chat with owner & Receptionist while wringing out the wax coat & contents of pockets, then, having coughed up as required, got home to a hot soak & total change of attire. That change included a fresh wallet !! It was a very soggy day indeed, compounded by the arrival of Motor vehicle insurance, with Vehicle Excise licence soon to follow.
Think I'll stay in bed tomorrow so Nighty Night Y'all !!
KjellNN replied on 13/01/2020 22:29
Posted on 13/01/2020 22:29
Unexpected drama this afternoon, and all, according to OH, my fault!
Totally forgot to renew the VED on the Touareg, due 1st January, OH found the reminder when sorting through all the accumulated paperwork we had lying around.
In my defence, the service and MOT time is beginning of September, VED is beginning of January, and insurance is beginning of March......such are the results of buying a pre registered vehicle......and far too complicated for me to remember!
Now paid, hopefully will not get a fine. First time ever, in 50 years of car ownership, that I have transgressed.
Freddy55 replied on 13/01/2020 22:38
Posted on 13/01/2020 22:29 by KjellNNUnexpected drama this afternoon, and all, according to OH, my fault!
Totally forgot to renew the VED on the Touareg, due 1st January, OH found the reminder when sorting through all the accumulated paperwork we had lying around.
In my defence, the service and MOT time is beginning of September, VED is beginning of January, and insurance is beginning of March......such are the results of buying a pre registered vehicle......and far too complicated for me to remember!
Now paid, hopefully will not get a fine. First time ever, in 50 years of car ownership, that I have transgressed.
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