Christine Ryan-Else, a 66-year old retiree from Chesterfield in Derbyshire, won £3,116 on the free online lottery, Pick My Postcode!

Christine first joined Pick My Postcode in 2017, after seeing it featured on Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert. And finally after years of checking daily and building her bonus through surveys, her postcode was picked on the Main draw, winning her an unbelievable £3,116, completely for free.
When asked how it felt to win, Christine said: “I am still in shock as I never thought it would be me. What a great surprise it was and it came the day after my 66th birthday. What a great present. I have now received my winnings and still cannot believe it.”
Christine also said “It means a lot to me, especially as it is such a big amount. I still cannot believe it.” This is her first win on Pick My Postcode. “I have always checked it everyday from the start of joining.” Speaking on building her large bonus over the years of checking she said, “some of the surveys are really good to do and others are a bit of a bind as they say they last for 15 mins and usually it takes much longer, but I have persevered and that is why I had a good bonus.”
When asked how she planned to spend the winnings, Christine said: “I did think maybe I could spend it on a small holiday but then I thought more practical and I may buy some new worktops for the kitchen, at least then everyday I look at them it will remind me of the win.”
She continued on to say: “I originally did think that it cannot be real, especially when the bonus mounts up. Even my husband didn’t believe it, every time I said I’m just doing a survey he would say you wont win anything. I did think they won’t pay out that much, but I am living proof that it can happen to you. Just keep on doing the surveys and mounting up the money and one day soon it could be your postcode.”
The site offers multiple opportunities for your postcode to be picked every single day. Pick My Postcode has 7,477 active members in Derbyshire and since 2011, the residents have won a total of £66,868.44.
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Chocolate Spaniel
6 hours ago
I am rarely emotional at funerals, even the closest of relatives, but Simon's funeral, and the heartfelt tributes from Emma, her mother, and Simon's parents, brought me to tears each time.
Fot those who could not watch the service, there will be an On Demand stream available within 3 working days.
Chocolate Spaniel
in 27 minutes
It was a beautiful remembrance of Simon, Em, and humbling to see the love you and other family members had of him.
Em
in 16 minutes
Thank you all. The Crematorium were panicking because the celebrant had gone to the wrong place, but the ex-teacher in me took over. I was so used to speaking in front of a group, I was at my element. Plus it was so much easier to walk straight to the front rather than sit down and wait. I just said that I would take over. I wanted to welcome and acknowledge people in my speech anyway.
Chris came on behalf of my colleagues and Bruce8 came for himself and on behalf of the whole community. I was so touched that a PMP-er came. I made sure to introduce Bruce8 to Chris. It meant a lot that they both came.
Thank you to everyone in the community who donated in memory of Simon and to those who watched online.
Words can't expain how much I appreciate both the donations and watches.
I can't decide if I want to watch it back or not ...
Hatterles
3 hours ago
I was planning to watch but a 2 hours 20 minutes call from HMRC meant that I missed it. I will try to catch the "on demand" when it appears.
Val1101
4 hours ago
Same here Chocolate Spaniel , well done Em , your Mum and Simon’s Parents 🫶
Tudiefair
5 hours ago
Very moving and I don’t even know them. Glad I’d got the tissues handy. Learned so much more about Simon too…bless him.
maddadof
6 hours ago
I agree with all of the above. Take care Em, all my love. Xx
tetleyt
6 hours ago
Very emotional….😭
I also could never have stood up and spoke in front of anyone at anytime, never mind at the funeral of a loved one.
💔Well done Em❤️🩹
Pretty sure Simon will have laughed at you showing his Disney Pictures. 😂
Marie
6 hours ago
A very hard watch indeed.
AJR
6 hours ago
I also watched, and was in tears too. Em was so brave opening up the service, something I could never do.
monkee65
8 hours ago
AGAIN, SCREENED OUT. ???AGEISM or HOMOPHOBIA???
Beth8it!
2 hours ago
Yes, but in your case they are! 😈😊
Hatterles
3 hours ago
@BethBit - I'm not paranoid but that doesn't mean that the buggers aren't out to get me :)
Lol 63
3 hours ago
When you say "Homophobia" does the survey actually ask if you're gay? Or are you just assuming that they know?
Malc_H
4 hours ago
monkey65 is not known for bothering to read sensible replies to their posts. Just likes an uninformed rant.
6 hours ago
We are all different people from all age groups in different areas and we all get screened out of more surveys than we complete.
It’s the nature of surveys that are often circulated by scores of companies throughout the country and often internationally.
Demographics fill up very quickly.
The vast majority of surveys require a very broad range of people but if too many are from a certain area etc it would skew the results, hence limits on numbers are placed.
There are other scenarios where the buyer of the survey results only needs to canvass a specific demographic, so anyone falling outside of that is rejected.
For example, political surveys limited to a specific area, baby products aimed at parents, mobility products aimed at people with difficulties, travel questions aimed at people who use airlines etc etc.
Marie
6 hours ago
It's just the nature of Market Research. Sometimes you'll be screened out of a survey because you do not meet the demographic requirements. These could be anything such as age range, gender, location, employment status, where you shop etc. Or it could be that the bracket that you fit in to has had enough responses. The external surveys like to have an even amount of answers from each and each bracket type does not get completed at the same rate.
As the external surveys are advertised across many sites, there could be many people completing the surveys at once and it is possible that your bracket could reach its quota while you are in the middle or even at the end of the survey.
Our FAQs explain more about external surveys, including how we can help if you have reached 80% completion or beyond:
https://help.pickmypostcode.com/article/89-surveys
https://help.pickmypostcode.com/category/102-surveys
Beth8it!
7 hours ago
Neither - if they have enough of a certain group they won’t want any more - if they are looking for say student age and you are retired they won’t want you. They certainly don’t care about individuals enough to say ‘Oh it’s him/her, block them out’! Don’t get paranoid, it’s not worth it.
Mrs F
11 hours ago
Thinking of Em and all the family today and hope everything goes as well as you could hope
Em
in an hour
Thank you all. Give it 3 days and it'll be available on catch up.
Beth8it!
7 hours ago
Just dropped in quickly as I can’t watch the funeral today (study session) but I will watch it later. Hope it all goes as well as it could.
Titchy
7 hours ago
Indeed, a very difficult day. I hope Em will draw a little comfort, after this day is over, knowing that a good number of her PMP family were with her, giving all our love and support virtually. RIP Simon
Post funeral service...Well fellow PMPer's, we knew Em could be so brave when it was necessary, but my goodness, what an incredible, resilient person she has just proved to be.
Suelero
8 hours ago
A difficult day.
Poppy
8 hours ago
Me too.
Enver, as Em is having the funeral videoed to go online she should have the option of having the recording on a memory stick to keep.
Val1101
8 hours ago
Same here , I am going to watch the obituary online . 💙❤️ x
Alley1940
8 hours ago
Me too.
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8 hours ago
Me too, Edit: it was a nice tribute, it says
"An on demand stream has been ordered, available within 3 working days. Check back here later"
Happy
9 hours ago
Thinking of Em and families also.
At least the weather will be kind for the funeral.
YogiK
9 hours ago
And me
AJR
10 hours ago
Me too.
Marie
11 hours ago
Same from me.
Beth8it!
12 hours ago
Anybody seen the pictures of the cat that wandered on stage during Romeo’s death scene in the ballet Romeo & Juliet? Priceless pics of Romeo sprawled out on stage, Juliet tenderly bending over him, and the cat comfortably relaxed alongside his arm. They are entitling it Romeow and Juliet. I think it was on stage in Turkey, so it could have been worse! Lots of details on social media if anyone wants to look.
csikijanos
4 hours ago
Many years ago, the school play : The lead, Hamlet, tripped during the sword fight and broke his leg.
Understudy took over then and for the following night. After that he was back on stage in a plaster cast. Made of stern stuff was David McPherson Young.
Barrie
4 hours ago
Congratz to the dancers. We saw the Bolshoi academy once & one of the lad's lost his footing, hit the stage & got applause for the speed of his recovery
Redz3112
8 hours ago
FORGIVE CAPS PMP.
YES I SAW IT 😁
Suelero
8 hours ago
Living not too far from Stratford on Avon we have seen lots of productions at the RSC. The most boring thing I have ever paid to see was their bare stage production of Romeo and Juliet many years ago. A cat would have been very welcome.
Alley1940
8 hours ago
Very amusing.
11 hours ago
Watch the video clip...the cat takes a fancy to Romeo's long locks and starts pulling, chewing and grabbing...as they do. As Romeo has died he can't move. Juliet pulls him by the legs to disengage! Hilarious!
Poppy
12 hours ago
That's so funny!!
Biggus Rickus
14 hours ago
Good morning all. I am just off to work but I will be thinking very much of Emma and Simon throughout today.
Em
in an hour
Thank you. It was a lovely send off.
Buttercup2
8 hours ago
Me too, hope all goes well and the weather behaves 💔
Marie
11 hours ago
💕
Kenny b
a day ago
Thinking of selling all my John Lennon vinyl albums on eBay.
Can you imagine all the PayPal!!😜😜
Beth8it!
2 hours ago
Well, you dragged them up, Lol - your fault.
Lol 63
3 hours ago
I told my grown up kids, but they didn't recognise the song.
Sad.
tetleyt
6 hours ago
😂
maddadof
a day ago
:-)
samandi
a day ago
Good
A Nick Name
a day ago
It took me a minute to get that, then when I did I thought that's allwhite.
Mrs Pea 🫛
a day ago
😂🤣😂
Anonymous
a day ago
I’m really disappointed because I ordered a couple of epicooler units and they haven’t turned up. The only reason I trusted the site was because you advertise them. Not happy. 😡
Marie
11 hours ago
The only ads we make are for our own sites Win A Dinner and Snip. We also add offers from the companies which we are affiliated with. You will know if something is added to the site by us and is a vetted offer because it will have one of our buttons on it that says something like “Shop now” etc.
The rest are Google ads and you can close these with the little x in the corner of the ad. I am afraid that we have no control about what ads our members get shown/served and each member could have something different. Your browsing history will affect what adverts you are shown, to some extent.
We would recommend that members do their due diligence and research any company before they take any action.
Other members have reported these adverts as being a scam and I passed the report onto the company that helps us with the ads last week. They are trying to find and remove them.
Sorry that you haven't received anything. Please contact your bank to see if they can help.
CarolineC
a day ago
Anon - did you pay by credit card or paypal? If by credit card, contact your bank and stop the payment. If by paypal you can go into your account and stop it there. As others have said, those are just google ads and nothing to do with PMP.
A Nick Name
a day ago
epicoolers are not much more than a cheap fan similar to what's sold on TEMU , Amazon and other sites but at vastly inflated prices. They aren't really an air conditioner. Many others also say theirs are but in reality are just fans.
Chocolate Spaniel
a day ago
The only ads made by PMP are the ones for Win A Dinner & Snip, their own sites. All others are Google ones which are not to be trusted. This is explained in the FAQ which you are encouraged to read when you join.
I believe these items originate from China? The ads are from a Lithuanian company and the product is drop shipped. The Trustpilot reviews do not make for good reading either.
https://help.pickmypostcode.com/article/113-what-to-do-if-you-see-a-dodgy-or-inappropriate-advert
a day ago
It probably is nothing to do with PMP . Their ads are on the Bonus Offer page. I've never seen Was an offer on coolers. it a Google advert? Google adverts appear on just about every site on the Internet and are notoriously full of scams, fakery and nonsense. If you are EVER tempted by a Google ad on any site, you need to do your due diligence. Look up the company and find out about it check recent Trustpilot reviews etc. If you can't verify their trustworthyness avoid like the plague. Also, even if they did arrive the chances of them simply being a shoddily made fan and electrically unsafe are very likely.
Please people, avoid Google ads and look for items on reputable sites.
Beth8it!
a day ago
In 2023 I updated my will, attaching a list of beneficiaries. I emailed my solicitor a week or so ago to say that I wished to amend the beneficiaries as some had died, and I wanted to adjust some others. The basic will was unchanged. I have just got a reply to say you can change ‘chattels’ left to others by a codicil, but not money gifts, which will need a new will. The cost? Normal rate £350/hr, but she would probably charge £365/hr as there are several alterations.
My reply? Thanks for replying but I have paid a lot for the will in 2023, not inclined to pay that much on top to change a simple list which is clearly set out. £350/hr may be acceptable to a solicitor but not to someone on a pension - I wasn’t earning that much for a week in my last job, let alone an hour.
And would it get done in one hour? What do you reckon? And is there VAT on top? I bet there is. Stuff it. I’ll go to a charity, give them a donation and get them to re-write it and amend the attachment. Time to make a stand.
Buttercup2
8 hours ago
I went to a solicitor and got a new will done for free, just had to leave a token amount to whatever charity I chose. They even gave me a paper photocopy to keep safely at home
11 hours ago
I was advised that a codicil would cost between £80 and £150.
Marie
a day ago
That does seem a lot of money for what you want to do.
Lol 63
a day ago
Yes indeed what Malc_H said.
Print out your previous will from 2023, take that along with the amendments you want to make, it'll be a piece of cake for someone who does it for a living.
They can stick their £365/hr where the sun doesn't shine. What a rip off!
Malc_H
a day ago
Free wills weeks, linked with various charities, are twice a year (March and October I think). Recently did ours through English Heritage. Strangely enough, the wills are drafted or checked by solicitors.
Penny
a day ago
Your former solicitor isn’t earning £350 an hour either. Why do people not understand this?
Happy to hear that you’re planning a generous donation to charity though 😀
AJR
a day ago
I know this probably sounds stupid, but would it be cheaper to make out another will? Although I do like your thought of getting the charity to amend it.
Chocolate Spaniel
a day ago
Just a gentle reminder to those that wish to watch Simon's funeral tomorrow ....
Live stream details.... https://watch.obitus.com
Username: kina7746 Password/PIN: 847385
Current donation level ... £3,221.25
Bruce8
a day ago
Thanks CS.
For those not able to be there or be online, please remember to pray.
maddadof
a day ago
Thank you CS, much appreciated..
Mrs Pea 🫛
a day ago
Thanks CS. Like Cakey, I have a reminder on my calender but didn't know about the log-in details.
Me
a day ago
I will be at work, but will be holding Em, Simon and family in my thoughts.
Marie
a day ago
💕
Val1101
a day ago
Thanks CS , will be watching . Saw the videos that Em put on , so emotional and such a beautiful couple dancing beautifully 🥰 x
tetleyt
a day ago
Thanks AJR, my memory not what it was.
AJR
a day ago
Tetleyt, it's 1.30pm
tetleyt
a day ago
Thanks CS. 👍
What time is the funeral again?
Cakey🎂
a day ago
Thanks for that CS, I have a reminder in my calendat but not the detail
Beth8it!
a day ago
Update on Storm - Surrey have said today they definitely can’t take him at 5 months, but Thames Valley are due to start a course in July and he chased today to see if I had heard, so I think he is keen. Currently checking for dates to come and see him. I will keep you informed but it looks like he will be here for a little while longer at least.
Beth8it!
7 hours ago
The police rep is coming Weds evening - he will be down at Lee on Solent so not far to come (closer than Birmingham anyway). Quick crash session brushing up on Storm’s training - he has been doing well until this morning when he ran off to approach a mare and foal with me screaming at him to come back (it’s one of the three related grey mares who are known for their nasty tempers) and he not only tried to sniff its back legs but then went up to the foal too! I think the mare was either in a good mood or couldn’t believe it. By the time she had swung round to drive him off he had come away. I have spent weeks teaching him to ignore the horses and he’s been quite good up to now, but he is fascinated by them, whereas Shad ignores them. Storm and Indi then met three spaniels and a dachshund in the woods but was very well-behaved (I had taken Shad home after a very short walk to save his bad leg and gone out again with Storm and Indi). However, he then met a jogger, after swimming in the stream, and kept jumping up at her. Don’t think she was happy, but she kept lifting her arm up and down away from him, so he kept jumping…
Marie
a day ago
I'm sure you won't mind having him for a bit longer, Beth.
Beth8it!
1 days ago
I’ve got a dentist appointment today at 2.30 How appropriate?
Jaffa
2 hours ago
Been there Beth.Do be prepared it may ache on and off for a few weeks while it settles down.
Beth8it!
7 hours ago
Root canal work in an upper wisdom tooth. I will leave you to guess how I felt after 70 mins with my mouth open. No pain, except a bit bruised where the injection went in, but another session on 25th and then crown fitted. Thank goodness for Denplan!
A Nick Name
a day ago
Everyone's different. I make all mine for 8:42 as it's easy to remember. I just think of doughnuts.
Mrs. M
a day ago
Mr M tries to make all his appointments (not just dentist) for 2.30 as he says it’s easy to remember 🫤
Alley1940
a day ago
That is the very old Chinese joke.
Hope all goes well Beth.
Malc_H
a day ago
Hope it doesn't. 😁
samandi
a day ago
Ouch!
AJR
a day ago
🤣🤣
Poppy
a day ago
🤣
maddadof
1 days ago
;-)
Beth8it!
2 days ago
Puppy Tails: our first trip to the beach today. Yesterday I rang the local chemist and asked what the current equivalent of Dramamine was, as my spare tablets are about 20 yrs old, so probably not ideal to use! Pharmacist said he had Avomine in stock, and I looked it up to check it was OK (didn’t tell him it was for Storm). The 5yr old child dose was 1/2 tablet so I thought that would probably be OK, gave it an hour to work then drove the 5miles or so to Calshot. Storm was immediately stressed out, tense and starting to dribble in the car before we left, but we got there without incident. Luckily the tide was just coming in, perfect for the boys. Indi hurtled after her floating dummy into the shallow water, which was lovely and warm, the boys looked hard then went too, and spent the next half hour splashing, jumping, fighting and rolling around as the water gradually came in around us. I thought half an hour was enough for them, as they were slowing up a bit, though Indi wanted to carry on, but they were looking tired by then - it’s hard work running through water anyway, even when it’s too shallow to swim, and there is a strong current at Calshot. We got home, they all went in the shower one at a time to get the salt out, then had to be dried, then I had the floor and shower to clean and dry… after feeding them, I was ready for my coffee! I have a few pictures, not very good because it was so bright I couldn’t see the screen - a case of click and hope. I will send them over tomorrow.
Beth8it!
7 hours ago
Wasn’t a problem when they took Lexi! Storm doesn’t panic, just throws up. Hopefully the tablets will break the stress cycle - it worked for my last dog, who was also a bad traveller but a couple of trips NOT being sick let her relax, and we got from Hampshire to Scotland in her last year. It really does work.
DaSoothMoother
a day ago
@Beth8it! - If Storm panics in a stationary car, the Police are going to return him. That is if they even take him when they come to collect!
tetleyt
a day ago
👍
maddadof
1 days ago
Thank you Marie..
Marie
1 days ago
As usual, I'll send any photos out when I can.
😎👍🏼 ...9--0==✈🌞🐯
1 days ago
While general tool hire companies like Speedy Services or tool-rental specialists like Inlec rent out industrial thermal cameras, these devices are designed for buildings or electrical circuits and lack the precise calibration needed for medical animal scans. Furthermore, analyzing medical thermal data requires professional training
Beth8it!
1 days ago
He was fine in the sea but still not great at home - I kept him on the lead for most of his walk this morning, which didn’t go down well! Looks like it’s going to be a visit to the vet next week. I can’t find anyone local who does the thermal camera imaging, so unless I can hire one - not that I would know how to operate it! - the vet is the only option. I think it’s just rest that he needs, but it’s not fair to leave him too long.
samandi
1 days ago
How's Shadow's leg now Beth?
Kenny b
2 days ago
Just thinking 🤔
If you order an axe from an overseas country and get it delivered, would you have a foreign accent?? 😜😜
Buttercup2
a day ago
Think it was meant as a joke... foreign "axe sent" 🤔
😎👍🏼 ...9--0==✈🌞🐯
a day ago
@Alley1940 - it's Customs Duty on certain imports.
Alley1940
a day ago
Yes - but would probably get confiscated by Border Control. If it did get through you would have to pay VAT on it plus an £8 handling fee by the Post Office.
tetleyt
a day ago
😂
Poppy
1 days ago
🤣
maddadof
1 days ago
:-)
samandi
1 days ago
Yes 😁
Damsel
2 days ago
😂
Leon
2 days ago
I never win anything.
Kiwi Shel 🥝
a day ago
Grumpy, you suit your name, ha ha! Were you in Snow White? 😂
Marie
1 days ago
Please remember that this free prize draw giveaway is like a lottery, you're best to hope you'll win, not expect to! :) Each member’s entry has the exact same chance of being selected in a draw. The system completes the draws from a database of active account ID numbers using a random number generator and the parameters of the smallest ID number to the largest. It then displays the postcode on the chosen account number as the winner of the draw. All it ‘sees’ is the account numbers of active members, it is not influenced by any other data or outside factors and is as random as a computer can be.
If one postcode is entered more than once it is more likely to be selected (like names in a hat). If a certain postcode area (eg. BA1) appears to not win often that is because there aren't many entries for that area. If a postcode area seems to win more often it must mean that there are more entries from that postcode area.
Grumpy
1 days ago
don't care
Barrie
1 days ago
Realistically the odds are against most of us wionning but people win every day so keep checking just in case like the rest of us. Good luck.
Chocolate Spaniel
2 days ago
Are you checking all (up to 9) draws a day?
https://help.pickmypostcode.com/article/16-what-are-the-different-draws
Kiwi Shel 🥝
2 days ago
There's always a chance of success if check the draws multiple times a day! Positive vibes sent! ⭐️
help me!
2 days ago
Never isn't over yet Leon.
Malc_H
2 days ago
It's a lottery, Leon. Just like other lotteries, not everyone can win.
You should hope to win rather than expect to.
GrumpyGran
2 days ago
A photographer was tragically crushed when a massive block of cheddar fell on him.
In fairness, the people he was photographing did try to warn him.
Lol 63
a day ago
I remember my dad driving down a country lane while we were on holiday and had to stop because there was a massive black bull in the middle of the road, ring through the nose, steam spraying out of both nostrils, the full works. (The bull that is, not my dad.) Fortunately it decided after a short while (which felt like a massively long time) to bolt back into its field.
Barrie
a day ago
I've never met any pigs while driving but I've met several herds of cattle & a few deer & one occasion I saw a man thrown off his horse when it slipped on the tarmac. He kept a hold on the reins.
csikijanos
a day ago
Am reminded of the story of a man driving in the country with open windows. He was puzzled when someone shouted "pig!", thinking he'd done nothing to give offence, until he cleared the next bend and saw the stray beast in the road.
Lol 63
1 days ago
😀🤪
maddadof
1 days ago
:-) :-)
Barrie
1 days ago
He shouldn't have stood at the bottom of Cooper's Hill.
samandi
1 days ago
😂
Damsel
2 days ago
😂
Kenny b
2 days ago
Had to think about that 😂
Kiwi Shel 🥝
2 days ago
So cheesy 🧀 🤣
Shyboy
2 days ago
Took me a while until I pictured the scene.
Poppy
2 days ago
🤣
😎👍🏼 ...9--0==✈🌞🐯
2 days ago
Happy 80th Birthday Donald J Trump.
Redz3112
8 hours ago
FORGIVE CAPS PMP.
ENVER,
PLEASED TO SEE THAT YOU EDITED YOUR ORIGINAL COMMENT REMOVING THE CLAIM THAT TAXPAYERS FUNDED IT.
THE EVENT ORIGINATED ENTIRELY FROM A PERSONAL CONVERSATION BETWEEN THE ‘CHARACTER’ TRUMP & DANA WHITE. ‘TRUMP’ HAS BEEN A MASSIVE COMBAT SPORTS FAN FOR DECADES & SUGGESTED DOING A FIGHT SCENARIO ON THE BEAUTIFUL WHITE HOUSE GROUNDS.
DANA WHITE/UFC RAN AWAY WITH THE IDEA, PRIVATELY FUNDED & UPSCALED THE WHOLE CONCEPT - INTEGRATING THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF ‘INDEPENDENCE’ & HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY.
Redz3112
a day ago
FORGIVE CAPS PMP.
ENVER,
UFC FUNDED THE $60 MILLION EVENT ENTIRELY, NOT TAXPAYERS.
THE EXACT SAME LEGAL & FINANCIAL RULES THAT APPLIED TO OBAMA, BIDEN & ALL PAST PRESIDENTS WERE FOLLOWED TO A ‘T’.
TAXPAYERS COVERED THE SECRET SERVICE SECURITY/GUEST SCREENING/ROAD CLOSURES - WHICH IS A 24/7 LEGAL APPARATUS AUTOMATICALLY FUNDED FOR EVERY SINGLE PRESIDENT’S PRIVATE BIRTHDAY PARTIES/STAR STUDDED CONCERTS/GALAS & PERSONAL TRIPS - JUST LIKE WE DO FOR THE ROYAL FAMILY IN THE UK.
THE EVENT COSTS WERE 100% PRIVATE, THE SECURITY PROTOCOL WAS STANDARD LAW.
😎👍🏼 ...9--0==✈🌞🐯
a day ago
It was only his birthday, but UFC spent millions of dollars to turn it into a national event.
(Edited.)
Redz3112
a day ago
FORGIVE CAPS PMP.
BETTER LATE THAN NEVER 🙃
LET THEM GOSSIP WHILE THE MASTERCLASS PLAYS OUT - STANDARD POLITICAL INSULTS.
THE ‘CHARACTER’ TRUMP ‘DELIBERATELY’ FEEDS THE MEDIA A ‘CERTAIN PERSONA’ BECAUSE HE WANTS HIS ENEMIES TO UNDERESTIMATE HIM - A STRATEGIC SMOKESCREEN!
SUN TZU - ‘In making tactical dispositions, the highest pitch you can attain is to conceal them; conceal them, and you will be safe from the prying of the subtlest spies, from the machinations of the wisest brains.’
A SLIGHT WEATHER DELAY APART, THE NIGHT WAS A MASSIVE SUCCESS.
DANA WHITE, THE WHOLE UFC TEAM, THE MILITARY ON THE VIP LAWN SEATS, THE THOUSANDS OF FANS PACKED IN THE ELLIPSE OUTSIDE THE WHITE HOUSE GATES TO WATCH ON BIG SCREENS, ALONG WITH THE MILLIONS TUNING IN/STREAMING ON GLOBAL TV ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT!
THE JOINING OF THE BLUE ANGELS/THUNDERBIRDS FLYING OVER THE WHITE HOUSE WAS A RARE SPECTACLE TO SEE, THE WHOLE CROWD CHEERED!
THERE WERE ‘7’ FIGHTS & ‘7’ FINISHES - INTERESTING SYMBOLICAL NUMBER & WITH THE ‘FAITH/FREEDOM & PATRIOTIC CENTRIC’ THEME BEING THE CONSTANT SENTIMENT OF THE NIGHT….
WHAT IF THE EVENT WAS THE START OF SOMETHING ELSE, NOT JUST THE 250 YRS OF ‘INDEPENDENCE’?
WELL, IT WAS A ‘CONFLICT’ BEING SETTLED ON THE ‘GROUNDS OF AMERICAN POWER’ ON ‘FLAG DAY’ 🤔
ORDO AB CHAO
#FROMDARKNESSTOLIGHT
Rosy 2 cakes
1 days ago
FP, I've just watched it. I highlight it on my tablet and a box comes up with open
Marie
1 days ago
It works for me as well.
😎👍🏼 ...9--0==✈🌞🐯
1 days ago
@FP -- It works for me, try it again. You will get Ads before the video, then more Ads when it jumps to the relevant part, just skip them when the sign comes up after a few seconds..
FlowerPower🌺🌼🌸💐🌹🌻🌷🍄
1 days ago
Enver, don’t think there’s a dot in the middle of YouTube but the link doesn’t work anyway.
Beth8it!
1 days ago
When you think how he insulted and mocked Biden, the chickens are coming home to roost now. Karma!
😎👍🏼 ...9--0==✈🌞🐯
1 days ago
He wears nappies & can't read or write, so all he can do is rant, it makes you wonder how does he do any work?
I heard they had a party outside on the white house lawn cos of the smell, but avoided the musical chairs.
So what happened on his birthday? .. ROFL
https://youtu.be/aE25evT3n7Q?t=240
Beth8it!
2 days ago
From what I read today, he is so overweight, unfit and declining mentally that he spends hours awake all night ranting on social media then falls asleep during more important things - little matters like Chief-of-Staff meetings, political briefings, Senate discussions … he even fell asleep at the Superbowl! Priorities seem somewhat out of alignment with being a president?
Chocolate Spaniel
2 days ago
Hopefully considerably less ... 🤞
help me!
2 days ago
As of today, 950 days left in office.
https://logwork.com/countdown-h5o4
Redz3112
2 days ago
FORGIVE CAPS PMP.
HAPPY BORNDAY 🎉 TO THE ‘CHARACTER’ TRUMP - THE BEST ‘CENTRAL CASTING’ IN THIS 🎥
NOT FORGETTING 249 YEARS CELEBRATING ‘OLD GLORY’ 🇺🇸
maddadof
2 days ago
With the orange one, it all boils down to money....
Yattonian🎶
2 days ago
Time to retire, Don!
Alley1940
2 days ago
Enver! I am surprised. You must be one of the few people in the UK who likes him- unless of course you are being sarcastic.
AJR
2 days ago
what everyone else said!
Shyboy
2 days ago
No comment from me neither.
Millwall Alan
2 days ago
🎂
Chocolate Spaniel
2 days ago
No comment ....... otherwise I'd be banned ......
AJR
2 days ago
I've just been looking at the tribute page for Simon, and saw the video's that have been uploaded by Em, what great dancing, if I did that I'd be so dizzy. I did shed a tear or two while watching what a great couple they made.
Marie
1 days ago
I don't know if Em has mentioned this on here before, but her and Simon actually met at a dance class.
Mrs Pea 🫛
2 days ago
What a lovely couple: you can feel the warmth and love they share radiating from the videos. I, too, shed a bucket of tears watching them. Life is so cruel.
Happy
2 days ago
That's truly amazing, Em must be so pleased at the amount raised in Simon's name.
Chocolate Spaniel
2 days ago
£3092.50 raised to date! What a wonderful tribute. ❤️
https://pickmypostcode.com/blog/tribute-to-simon-white-1988-2026/
Tudiefair
2 days ago
I saw those too yesterday. What great dancers…I could have watched them again but didn’t have time but will definitely watch them again before they disappear. She kept that quiet🤗
Kenny b
3 days ago
Just heard that next week is Caribbean hair styling week.
I'm dreading it!!😜😜
Barrie
2 days ago
Amused by both Kenny b & A Nick Name.
Alley1940
2 days ago
Funny
maddadof
2 days ago
Kb :-) :-)
Malc_H
2 days ago
If you bleach it you will be Goldi-locks. 😀
Kat
2 days ago
🤣🤣🤣
Damsel
2 days ago
😂 😂 😂
A Nick Name
3 days ago
I heard Reggae music coming from my printer..
It was jammin'
Beth8it!
3 days ago
Lock your door then
PennyTuppence
3 days ago
Just a little bit out for the £600 as I start OX2 !
Jaffa
3 days ago
Next time maybe it will be you.🤞🏻
GrumpyGran
3 days ago
Got arrested for playing Engelbert Humperdinck records too loud, all night.
Police released me, let me go.
Mrs Pea 🫛
2 days ago
Gave me a chuckle Grumpy Gran. My dad often sang bits of songs randomly and that was one of many he'd do. 😂
Lol 63
2 days ago
😀 That works!
Kat
2 days ago
Circa 1967?
A Nick Name
3 days ago
🤣🤣
deedee
3 days ago
I remember him as Jerry Dorsey, then he got the Hump!!
PennyTuppence
3 days ago
Sadly I get that one !
Barrie
3 days ago
Was that song even written before he died in 1921?
Beth8it!
3 days ago
You have to be of a certain age to get that one. 😊
Mrs F
3 days ago
😂
tetleyt
3 days ago
😂
Alley1940
3 days ago
Very good. Made me chuckle.
maddadof
3 days ago
:-) :-)
Poppy
3 days ago
🤣🤣
Kenny b
3 days ago
😂😂
FlowerPower🌺🌼🌸💐🌹🌻🌷🍄
3 days ago
😄
Kenny b
4 days ago
The wife asked me to pick up 6 cans of sprite. But I misheard her and picked 7UP instead!!😜😜
Alley1940
3 days ago
Funny. Other brands are available.
maddadof
3 days ago
:-)
Damsel
4 days ago
😂
Poppy
4 days ago
🤣🤣
Beth8it!
4 days ago
Puppy tails: Important Update:
Storm has a new home, and will be departing on Monday to join Surrey Police! I contacted them ages ago, when the pups were about 7-8 weeks old, but they were at full capacity at the time. I tried again a couple of days ago, just to see if anything had changed, and they said yes please, happy with the cost, coming on Monday to collect him. The only possible thing that may prevent it is that they have sent me a contact to the finance lady and told her it is to buy a 12-week old puppy - they have either forgotten or misunderstood that he is older than that (nearly 5 months now) but I can't see it being a problem. I have sent an email to explain, and am waiting for a reply over the weekend or Monday morning. It's all happening very suddenly now, and I am a bit lost as to what I shall do (and Shadow and Indi, of course) without him. I had more or less resigned myself to keeping him, and he's such a nice little boy, it wouldn't have been hard to keep him, but the cost of feeding, insuring, all the vet treatments, neutering (which was definitely getting closer! and Indi's in season...😯) plus getting Indi spayed in September, it meant it would have been a struggle at some point. This will be a brilliant home, as he has the most incredible tracking ability - he was following Poppy's scent through the woods by the time they were old enough to go for walks, and he is really clever, too. I was telling my friend about the two boys and how different they are - Shadow is like a little boy who runs up to you, says 'Hallo, mummy, I love you, can I sit on your lap?' and does lots of kisses. Storm, on the other hand, is like a little boy who is much more serious, slides onto the arm of your chair, puts his arm round your neck and wants to show you all the things he has done at school, and his science experiments, and is quite happy to do things on his own. However, both the boys do love a rough and tumble, with lots of growling, air-snapping, bared teeth, until I yell, 'Boys! Keep it down a bit!' then they suddenly stop fighting and come rushing over to see if I have anything for them. It's just like having a couple of tearaway little boys in the family - with the blessing that you can shut them in the pen when you need to without Social Services being called!
Other news - Shadow has pulled a muscle or sprained a tendon in his left front leg - it could have been when I opened the back of the car and he took a flying leap to get out. Normally I open the boot, say WAIT! and they both sit there, and I get Storm out first as he hates the car, whereas Shadow is quite happy to sit in it. i was just lifting him down when Shad had a loony and threw himself out. He stumbled a bit when he landed but I couldn't see anything wrong, but a day or so later he decided (having another silly session) to show off and run across the cattle grid into the forest. He has been taught to go under the railings at the side, and has been doing it nearly every day for over ten weeks, but there we are - showing off to his brother. He landed on his stomach, with his legs through the gaps, and had to scramble out, so I think either one of those things could have done it. I just hope it's not digital flexor tendon, which will take ages to heal and mean lots of short walks on a lead. I will give it a few more days, as it's not an emergency, and see how he goes over the weekend, but if no improvement I may need to get him either x-rayed or thermal camera-ed to see exactly where the problem is.
csikijanos
2 days ago
Our cockapoo sometimes limps when tired, carrying her right hind leg. We think she jarred it when misjudging a jump. She still does the same jump frequently, so it hasn't put her off. I gather they often have a little hip trouble. Her father is a toy poodle so she's much smaller than your boys.
Rosy 2 cakes
2 days ago
You can hire thermal imaging cameras, but I've no idea if these have the level of accuracy you need Beth8it
Kat
2 days ago
Hope all goes smoothly Beth. Reading about the dog which still holds it's healed leg up now & then I'm reminded of our dog who got her a back paw stepped in when she was a puppy. She lived to be 15 & if she did something naughty & got told off she would hobble away with that paw held up! Old soldiering my Dad called it. Had to laugh!
Beth8it!
3 days ago
Good idea, will look it up. The lady I used before says she has moved to Dorchester, which is too far to go. Apparently, although it’s such a useful tool, it never took off as it wasn’t cost efficient.
SuedeNym
3 days ago
For the thermal imaging, I was going to suggest that you get an app that does that for android or iPhone, as I've seen it recommended for checking your radiators but I'm not sure if it would work the same as it's only supposed to imitate a real thermal camera. Might be worth a try though.
Jaffa
3 days ago
Yes I do hope they take Storm and it will be lovely to know two pups are doing such a valuable job.
I hope the leg resolves,friends of ours have a lab that hurt her leg and according to the vet fully recovered but every now and then she just sits with her leg raised maybe just wanting an extra cuddle.
Poppy
3 days ago
Thanks for the updates Beth, it's always great to hear how the puppies are getting on. I hope that Shadow's leg gets better quickly and that you hear from Surrey police about Storm soon.
Beth8it!
3 days ago
1. Haven't heard back yet from Surrey, so not sure if they will still go ahead or not. She never actually got round to telling me what he would be doing there. I was going to ask her when she came to get him on Monday, so still on hold.
2. Yes, Thames Valley still want him - they are waiting for me to let them know about Surrey, but said can they have him on 3 months trial - I said yes, provided they cover him for any vets bills, insurance etc.
3. Shad's leg is still not great - he is limping a lot, but seems to ignore it when he wants to, and hurtles after Storm, wrestles him etc. I am keeping them separated, or at least calmer, as much as possible, and got a request to the vet to ring me on Monday to see what the options are. I also know someone who used to do thermal image camera work - she came and did one of my horses when it went lame, and it was really useful to pinpoint the hot-spot, where the inflammation was. It saved getting unnecessary x-rays, nerve-blocks etc that wouldn't have been as accurate, as I don't think tendon damage shows on x-rays. This immediately told me the pony had a damaged Deep Flexor Tendon in her lower leg and just needed 6 weeks rest. Not sure if the lady is still doing it, but I think I have her number somewhere.
4. I think they will keep in touch to some extent, but obviously not want me to go and visit, or bring a dog back home, as it would unsettle them. I might try and go to Lexi's passing out parade if/when she qualifies, and hopefully Storm too. If he goes to Thames Valley they want him for 'detection work' which covers a whole multitude of things - could be another Victim Recovery Cadaver dog, or drugs/mobile phones/cash etc.
😎👍🏼 ...9--0==✈🌞🐯
3 days ago
🐕🦺👮♂️🚔You should get news of what they're doing, but probably not see them again, but I suppose even dogs get a holiday back home once in a while.
https://youtu.be/ojULkWEUsPs
samandi
3 days ago
I hope Shadow's leg is better soon. Do you know what Storm will be doing yet?
Beth8it!
4 days ago
Hold the front page! It may be on hold now. As I wondered, the lady hadn’t realised what I said about his age, and now has to check whether they can go through with it. Oh my nerves!
On the other hand, I did have Thames Valley contact me just after it had all been agreed and I had to tell him he was too late - maybe I will get back to him, as the lady said they may not pay as much for an older puppy. I think they should pay more - I’ve done a lot of training already for them.
DaSoothMoother
4 days ago
Will help when they need to Storm a house! . (Sorry couldn't resist!)
🧙♂️🧑🦯🤣
Bisto Kid
4 days ago
Such wonderful news about Storm, he'll have the best home (except yours of course) with the police and he will be doing such a worthwhile job, you will be so proud of him. Hope Shadow recovers over the weekend. It will be a sad time saying goodbye to him on Monday, can you visit him when he joins the police force?
Marie
4 days ago
That's great news Beth, though I'm sure it is mixed feelings for you since you have had him for so long now. Good luck to Storm in his new life and I hope Shadow's leg starts to improve.
maddadof
4 days ago
How are you feeling this morning CS...
Marie
1 days ago
It's good to hear some positive stories about the NHS. I hope you are both better now.
tetleyt
2 days ago
I was ill the week before Christmas and had to be hospitalised. No complaints about my treatment. Seen, treated and home within 4 days. 😁
csikijanos
2 days ago
Pleased to hear (read) it.
I was ill recently and have no complaints about the NHS response.
Beth8it!
3 days ago
Well done CS and NHS
Little Owl
3 days ago
Good, scary 48 hours. Hopefully, you have been able to enjoy Trooping of the Colour today.
Barrie
3 days ago
Another who's glad to hear about the improvement.
😎👍🏼 ...9--0==✈🌞🐯
3 days ago
I'm so happy it's sorted,.. at least I won't have to type "boo" in capitals.
Damsel
4 days ago
Glad you're feeling better now CS.
Chocolate Spaniel
4 days ago
Feeling better and everything sorted now. Thanks everyone for their concern.
AJR
4 days ago
Hope it all goes well.
samandi
4 days ago
Me too CS
Marie
4 days ago
Ditto.
Jaffa
4 days ago
I do hope it all resolves.
Happy
4 days ago
C.S Hope your seen quicker today, and no problems collecting meds.
Mrs F
4 days ago
🤞🏻🤞🏻
Chocolate Spaniel
4 days ago
Heading back to the hospital for a hearing test shortly. Picking up meds after.
Pepi
5 days ago
Fantastic, I’m a flash draw winner. I was so surprised to win last evening , only been using the site since February. Payment was so swift as well, paid into my account today, I can’t describe how happy I am having won a fiver, feels like winning a jackpot. Thank you PMP.
V
3 days ago
Well done ! 🥳
😎👍🏼 ...9--0==✈🌞🐯
3 days ago
Congrats, at first I thought you said a flash dance..!!!
Trekker22
4 days ago
Congratulations and well spotted, Pepi..👍!
LLAP 🖖!
Suelero
4 days ago
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🎉🎉🎉
tetleyt
4 days ago
👏👏👏
Alley1940
4 days ago
Yes - well done indeed.
Marie
4 days ago
Well done for spotting one, Pepi! 🎉
Hopeful2B
4 days ago
Hurray! I won one when they first started, but had no luck since then
Snowqueen
4 days ago
Congratulations ! 🥂
AJR
4 days ago
Congrats!
maddadof
4 days ago
Nice spot Pepi....
Damsel
5 days ago
Congratulations on your win! 🎉
Poppy
5 days ago
Congratulations! 🥳
Beth8it!
5 days ago
Congratulations!
CarolineC
5 days ago
Well done! It seems to be quite rare for people here to see a flash draw so well spotted. Fingers crossed for an even bigger win too! :-)
Chocolate Spaniel
5 days ago
🎉 Congrats 🎉 not many find them.
Kenny b
5 days ago
My girlfriend got fed up about my obsession about supermarket cashiers.
"That's it I'm leaving" she said.
"would you like a hand to pack" I asked!! 😜😜
Barrie
3 days ago
I'm laughing but imagine the row if it had really happened.
Alley1940
4 days ago
Very funny.
maddadof
4 days ago
:-)
Beth8it!
5 days ago
Somebody missed their calling!