FAO Skippy13

[drowning-mummy]

Hello Skippy,
I have read your blog, thanks so much for taking the time to write it and help us beginners.
I just have a couple of questions if you are still around?
What does BRU mean/stand for?
Did Llyods eventually close your account?

Many thanks

DM xxxxxx

[MelanieGiles]

BRU - is a Bankruptcy Restrictions Undertaking - which is effectively a penalty imposed on you if the OR feels that you have not conducted your financial affairs in a satisfactory manner. They are pretty rare, and effectively toothless - merely imposing the same restrictions that are imposed during the period of the bankrutpcy for a longer period.

Will leave Skip to answer the rest of your points.

[Skippy]

Sorry, I've only just seen your post.

Lloyds were happy for me to keep using my account but I think this depends on your own branch. The OR allowed me to keep the account as well, even though it was a full current account. I was sent a letter by the OR telling me to send all credit and debit cards, which I obviously did, including the full debit card for the Lloyds account. When I asked Lloyds for a replacement they sent me a bog standard cash card, meaning I could only get cash from a Lloyds cashpoint. With hindsight I should have asked the OR if I could have kept the debit card!

[drowning-mummy]

Thank you both of you.
Melanie: We are still talking, and boy are we talking.... and reading! Your call with me was a wake up one, and one that I am acting on. We will have a decision by friday.

[MelanieGiles]

You take your time. This is an important decision for both of you, and it is good to get your other half involved in that process. Do remember what I said about the "happy, smiley image" and bear in mind that this is where your priority needs to lie as this is what puts food on the table and clothes on your back at the end of the day.

How you ladies manage to keep smiling sometimes I don't know, but I am always very grateful when at 35,000 feet up!

[Skippy]

I couldn't do your job Drowning Mummy - I'd be too busy saying the Hail Mary's to smile! As you can probably tell I hate flying!

[drowning-mummy]

Its a wonderful job and one that gives me great joy. You hear 100s of different stories from all walks of life. As I fly long haul I get to spend time with my passengers. For evrey celebrating family there is always a sad one sat just a few rows behind. You meet amazing people, inspiring people and some that are just big fat pains in the arse!!!!!
Would not change it for the world. And yes you right Melanie, we have discussed this week about my return and the way i feel now, I just cant do it and feel like I may need to speak to GP. AND.......hubby is very involved.....I told him what you said!

[MelanieGiles]

Have you flown with anyone famous?

[drowning-mummy]

Hello!

Yes I've flown many, many celebrities. Our airline attracts them like the plague. Normally a celeb every couple of flights and as Manager I have to go and introduce myself. The length of that introduction depends greatly on who it is. If he is a rather grogeous hollywood hottie, then I stay around, if its Jim Davidson on the Dubai run, then I'm quick (actually I think he is BR, maybe I should stay and ask some questions next time). Loved meeting Terry Waite, what a man, and Stephen Hawkins. Nicest celeb ever? Lionel Richie. Worst? Shaznay from All Saints or Mick Fleetwood, or maybe the guy that plays the quirky tall one in Seinfeld??????

And ladyh, you are not too old. EU laws introduced in 2006 now make it acceptable for an airline to recruit up to the age of 55. We have had some great older crew join since them, many have been full time housewives since they had their kids in the 70's and now want to do something for them. Thet make great crew as they are whizzes in the galley, greeat at organising the meal service for 479 economy passengers, they are polite, have fab people skills, are great problem solvers and above all have life experience to draw on. You never hear them moan!

So maybe I'll see you in Barbados for a cocktail or two?