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  1. here is generic wording if you want to RENEW for 2nd frequent traveller passport

     

    (Company name) ___________________
    (Company address) _________________
    (Company address) _________________


    Her Majesty's Passport Office
    London
    SW1V 1PN

    Date Tuesday, 21 June 2022

    Dear Sir/Madam,

    This is to confirm that ........................... has been employed by this company as a ............................................................. since November 2019. He is currently holding 2 UK passports 123456789 expiry 16th May 2024 and 2nd passport 123456789 expiry 26th August 2023


    MR ............................ is a frequent traveller and therefore is in need to renew his second passport.......................... expiry 26th August 2023 as we anticipate several trips over the coming years. Several countries that he will be travelling to will require visas and therefore we would request a renewal of his second passport so he may obtain these visas while he travels over the next few years.

    MR I....................................... will be expected to travel to below countries and several others

    1.United Arab Emirates

    2. State of Qatar

    3. Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

    4. Republic of Yemen                 

    5. Republic of Djibouti

    6. State of Mongolia

    7. The Kingdom of Thailand

    8. Republic of Singapore

    We can confirm that he will be returning to the United Arab Emirates to resume employment with this company after these trips. Please assist him in renewing his second passport allowing him to travel.

    If you require any further information with regards to MR................................ employment with this company, please do not hesitate to contact me on the number below.

    Yours sincerely,
    ___________________ (Employer Signature)
    ___________________ (Employer's printed name)
    ___________________ (Employer's title)
    ___________________ (Employer's phone number)

  2. 1 minute ago, transam said:

    That's a different scenario to 99% of us...????

    no not really

    the New UK passport renewal system is excellent

    no forms to fill in

    no forms to sign

    only put your current passport details into the system

    upload Photo, photo is reviewed and if approved that's it

    pay the amount

    then send your passport and wait approx 3-4 weeks 

    new passport arrives 

    old passport arrives

     

    total time is 3-4 weeks currently 

  3. Just now, transam said:

    Are you saying you were in Thailand with no passport.....?

    to answer you 'YES"

     

    however my case is different from most, I hold 2 UK passports due to be a frequent traveler

     

    I made an online application to renew my 2nd (alternate ) passport, i sent a letter explaining this and included the letter with my passport i wanted to renew. even the photo is uploaded and reviewed online, so very easy process.

     

    I believe if you want to renew your passport it is the same case.

     

    its taken approx 30 days, due to a delay in me being able to mail my passport to UK office.

     

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  4. i recently made an online application using UK passport website

    application was submitted June 18th

    i got DHL message saying New passport  is expected delivery July 18th

    i paid 115 GBP + cost of mailing old passport to UK office 

     

    I won't be using any agents ever again or going to BKK 

     

    the website say 11 weeks but it seems quicker, my case is slightly tricky because i hold 2 UK passports 

    Application history

    Status Date
    Passport printed 3:25am on 13 July 2022
    Application approved 2:13pm on 12 July 2022
    Documents received 7:58am on 4 July 2022
    Application received 3:57am on 18 June 2022
    Application submitted 3:56am on 18 June 2022
  5. Just now, giddyup said:

    I guess I really have no control over what she does with the money, all I know is that it can cause all kinds of conflict and jealousy within families.

     

     

     

    I fully agree, she will be pressured 'its not her money now" but that type of thing happens in most countries not only LOS.

     

    talk it over with her now make a plan of what to do, leave some to charity that will help.

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  6. 14 minutes ago, PJ71 said:

    Thanks.

     

    My vehicle is 5 years old with 160K on it, no warranty, never had any issues with it at all just thought 10K maybe a bit frequent but perhaps not....

     

    if your warranty has expired its up to you, I'd say 6 or 12 months

     

    do you want to sell it later or run it in too the ground ?

  7. 2 hours ago, xylophone said:

    I do like the occasional Kiwi, "Dad's steak mince and cheese pie", but I don't have an oven and it doesn't quite work in the microwave when it's on convection, probably because it's over 12 years old and not fully functional??

     

    You mentioned that you cook pies, if I had a defrosted pie, how long would it take to heat through (please).
     

    it depends on size and how fast do you want it, slower is always better as it can cook better

    the best thing about these fryers is they switch off when timer is done, so if its not enough you can put it back in again 

     

    I would guess a normal size pie would take 15-20-25 minutes, remember they are Mini electrical fan ovens, so they normally cook faster because the size is smaller and more heat is retained.

    don't wait buy one.

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  8. we have a Philips, Biggish one we got some attachments like a deep pot-pan so can do omelet's or even pizza's

    hot plate for Steaks

    i find oily products are better Pork- Salmon etc

     

    Chicken and French fries taste slightly direr, but that's the whole point less Oil 

     

    very convenient as they normally switch off so you can forget about them.

     

    Buy a cheap BIG size one, you'll be amazed what you can cook in them, just think of them as a small oven so you can put almost anything in them.

    LAZADA 

    Philips Air Fryer Premium XXL for Fry/Bake/Grill/Roast with Fat Removal and  Rapid Air Technology, 1.4kg Capacity, Black, HD9650/93 : Amazon.com.au: Home

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  9. 9 minutes ago, Lucky Bones said:

    It is all about conditioning.

    In my little village sport does not exist.

    Nowhere for youngsters to express themselves unless they are given a loud motorbike.

    I tried to get my wifes grandson out with me on his bicycle I bought.

    Nope, bizzy watching cartoon games at age 10.

    No future.

    Not even interested in motorbikes.

    we can't give up on them, we MUST try and distract them away from those games, dare i say it if he could go out with his friends on bikes that would be great also.

  10. 1 hour ago, Will B Good said:

    Readily available in the big hardware stores I would have thought.......the problem will be finding someone competent enough to fit it and not have it leak.

    They always tell you "Yes No ploblem I can do"

     

    then when it starts to leak they suddenly go to Bangkok or have COVID and are unable to return to make any sort of repair 

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