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Nope but a girl can dream. She did something really silly and has now paid the price for her actions via the law. She broke the conditions of her court order.

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Karma. It comes to everyone at some point.

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Sounds like you're living next to a nut job. Hope things resolve themselves ASAP. :tu:

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I've finally cottoned onto what others have told me about a girl and now I have cut them out of my life completely. Cannot believe what an idiot I made of myself. Been doing a lot of crawling and begging for forgiveness. Luckily none of them have said told you so.

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Was just sitting here 30 minutes ago and realised I'd lost my wedding ring. Immediately searched on the floor, sofa, leather recliner etc. and it was nowhere to be seen. I then started panicking, I'd been giving the garage a clean out, moved a load of stuff, loaded up the car for a trip to the dump and dumped a bag full of sweepings into the dustbin. I was never going to find it was I? Well after going through the bag of sweepings to no avail I was just going to have a root around the garage more out of desperation than anything else when I spotted my bumbag on the hall table. I remembered I'd been out earlier and put a few things in there before leaving so just thought I'd take a peek and there was my ring in the bottom!! :)

When the weather's cooler it always becomes a little loose on my finger but I don't want to tempt fate now so it'll have to stay off for now. Very relieved anyway and to have found it so quickly when it could have been anywhere was a very big bonus. :)

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That's good news.

And I had the best night sleep for weeks last night, asleep by 10 and woke up at 8. 10 hours solid sleep. Feeling so much better for it.

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That's good to hear Mark.:tu:

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Phew! Well done on finding it.

I lost my wedding ring once (around 26 years ago), and the topic still comes up in "conversation".

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Good for you - it makes a huge difference.

This might be helpful - sleep hygiene.

I found it made a huge (positive) difference to my sleep patterns.

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So pleased that you found your wedding band Osem, and yes my neighbour has a lot of problems that affect our household along with other neighbours but at the end of the day I still feel sorry for her that drives hubby and my daring boys up the wall as they have no sympathy for the woman at all. I just thing that she is her own worst enemy as most of her ​problems are very simply because of ​her ​character.

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Yes I am very relieved still and after a decade and a half it sure feels odd without it. I reckon if I hadn't checked the bumbag I'd still be tearing my garage contents apart now... :erm:

My brother's wife is half German and one of their wedding gifts were beautiful bespoke heavy gold rings made by one of her relatives in Germany. Sadly my brother lost his whilst wading in the sea on his honeymoon just days after being given it. He felt it slip from his finger as his hands were by his side and despite the sea being crystal clear and the sandy seabed clearly visible he was never able to find it. Wonder if anyone ever did... :shrug:

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Just received from his school a lovely folder full of A4 colour pictures of Osem Jnr #2's recent work experience in a local supermarket. He looks so grown up and clearly enjoyed ensuring all the shelves were fully stocked with the items neatly displayed. I dare say he even got a bit annoyed as shoppers frequently undid his good work by buying stuff... :D

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l bet you must be very proud of him.

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Yep - very small steps for a big lad but at least he's progressing. :)

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Well done Osem Jn,

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+1

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Well done Osem Jnr#2.

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Thanks guys! :) You really wouldn't think he was my lad - a baby faced 6ft 2ins with huge long legs and a trim physique as compared to his stocky old man. He may not have my body shape but he's got my temper... :)

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I can sympathise with him Osem. When I did that work placement, the area and regional managers were coming in and I had to keep the drinks aisle in shape. Every time I got the drinks straight, someone came along and messed it up. I know the nature of business is to sell products, but when you are trying to impress a store manager and his 2 bosses it does get a bit grrr.

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Looks like a lovely weekend for flying. Will be getting another couple of hours in.

Tally Ho!

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Keep racking them up. :tu:

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Remember the old RAF motto - any landing you can walk away from is a good one.... :D

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Jeremy Kyles wife has left him.

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That's his own business and nobody else's in my opinion.

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I'll pop that on the insurance claim :tu:

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MY happy thought - thank goodness I've got my iPad and 8gb of data with me in hospitsl, 'cause there is no way i'd be paying 45 a week for the TV. I think I"ll just wait for iPlayer and doctor who ;)

Oh and my little logtech kyboard cover for my iPad - great.

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£45 a week for TV is even more then when l was in hospital last time and to be frank its a total rip off and one that should get investigated.

Yes tablets , laptops and a bit of data are very useful for those hospital stays that's for sure.

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Yep, I found my smartphone and pocket DAB radio invaluable when I was hospitalised earlier this year. Does anyone actually pay for the TV in these places I wonder. One of the best things was however the window next to my bed which let plenty of natural light and fresh air in. :)

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Or about 40 times more than it costs prisoners to rent a TV for a week. Disgraceful :td:

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Yeh, but prisoners haven't got any money. and besides they didn't ask to be in there :)

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Blimey. Next time I moan about my mum, tell me to shut up. After how low I got back at the end of August (I mean low), her and my stepdad are going to pay for me to have a short holiday in October. I'm only going to the South Coast but I am happy with that, last holiday I had was back in 2000!

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I hope you have a good time away :tu:

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Just have a nice time Mark as its lovely down there on the South Coast.

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Take Care Osem , I hope you get well soon, My Happy thought is we had a nice time visiting my sister and family in Tayport Fife, for the W/E, we do not see each very much over summer as she is always bowling, but now bowling is easing off, We all had a great time,

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A tumour they've found is "localised".

Though not quite a happy thought as such but a bit more positive news than I expected.

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l am extremely glad its not as bad as you feared peanut nevertheless my thoughts and wishes are with you while you fight your ongoing health battles.

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peanut I am so glad that this latest finding is presumably a lot more treatable than it could have been.

It never fails to impress me how positive many people on here are. I know we all have to cope with what life throws at us but some of you seem to have more thrown at them than seems fair.

My happiness is prompted by my being allowed out of bed. Not only up but I am allowed out. OK it's only to get to see my Consultant this afternoon but I have been soooooooo bored, I've even been driven to installing Windows 10, so any excuse to be able to stretch my legs is and feel the sun on my face is welcome. I really must get a life. :D

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sorry it's not as good news as you hoped for, but as you say, it could be worse.

Hope it works out for you.

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Happy it's positive news :tu:

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Yes, any positive news is welcome. My old man is waiting for the results of his biopsies and at this stage I'm sure he'd give his right arm for a similar result. Fingers crossed...

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Thanks for all your comments. :tu:

The last 4 weeks of limbo has been the hardest time going. Not knowing the type of tumour in which a slight difference can be all the difference in life and death hasn't been easy to cope with.

I now have an appointment to see a surgeon in a weeks time to see what they can and also to see if they could do my intestines at the same time (Addenbrooks). But there's the risk of kidney failure to cope with on top. Now I'm just taking it a day at the time now but relieved that it's not a secondary nor growing at such a rate.

My fingers are crossed for your dad too Osem. All the best to him and your family.

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I've always felt the waiting is almost the worst thing too. That having been said, it's remarkable what they can do these days so we have that fact going for us. All the best to you. :tu:

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Take Care Peanut , and Osem

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Hope all goes well with your (old man) Osem.

Peanut take care and sending you my best best wishes take care, thinking of you.

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Yay! Just hit 10,000 postings and a couple of stars to boot. :)

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You will have to wait until tonight to celebrate old boy.:beer::beer:

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Spammer. :P

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:cleader::cleader::cleader:

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Took my Mum & Dad out for lunch today.

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l hope you all had a nice meal and a lovely time.

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We certainly did den and I was so pleased that my Mum eat all her scampi and chips. Dad and me had cheese salad and it was lovely.

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Nice one Weenie. You would all enjoy this,

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Party pooper. :p: :D

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Back home form the hospital again - yay.

It's nice to be home and trying to get better there instead of the hospital.

I just wish all those previous times I've been in they'd put a pic line in - it was great.

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Glad to hear that you are back home dilli with all your home comforts on hand again.

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Good to hear that you're home Dilli. It's the best place to recouperate. :tu:

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Nice to hear your back home home dilli take care hugs and best wishes to you and Natalie.

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Just been making the filling for a batch of individual fish pies in size 2 ceramic dishes. 2 for tonight and 4 to put in the freezer. Used smoked cod, pollock and salmon. I'd been accumulating the fish in the freezer as and when I found it reduced. I'll top the pies with potato and parsnip mash.

I freeze these in their dishes wrapped in cling film then they're ready to defrost and cook without further work.

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Yea

I can't wait for 15k

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Driving round Cape Cod/Massachusetts for the last four days, and yesterday we decided to visit Old Sturbridge Village in East Mass.

So we rocked up to a hotel, where the Internet rack rate was $200 per night per room, but Booking.com had it for $150.

We went into reception and asked for their best rate, and they quoted $115 - so far so good.

The heating in the room wasn't working, so they sent someone to fix it (unsuccessfully).

When we checked out this morning, we pointed this out, and they reduced the rate by $50 to $65 per night per room, and threw in 2 entry tickets to Old Sturbridge Village free of charge (normal cost $48 for 2), so our room ended up costing us $17 - result!

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Wifi on underground

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Great savings Hugh

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Just had a meal with my wife and our best friends at the River Cafe, Brooklyn - outstanding food, amazing service, and views to die for; watching the sun set over Manhattan, with One World Trade Centre in the middle of your sight line, and the Statue of Liberty to the left and the Empire State Building to your right, was one of life's great experiences.

Started the day off at the 9/11 Memorial Museum, and then went up to the 102nd floor of One World Trade Center to the One Observatory - the views are amazing.

All in all, a great holiday, an outstanding last day, but looking forward to flying home tomorrow evening.

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Nice to hear that you all had a lovely time Hugh.:tu:

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The old man's looking a lot better today. He'll be in hospital for a while yet I'm sure but at least he's got a bit of an appetite and can now have stuff like soup and yoghurt. He chatted quite a bit and even told me he wants to get up and have a walk which is a good sign even if he's not quite ready for that yet due to the problem he has. When I saw him on Wednesday he looked so tired and old I was quite worried but today I'm feeling more positive. Fingers crossed.

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Thinking of you and your Dad Osem. If he can keep positive I truly believe things can improve.

Jo

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:hugs:

Jo I passed on your private words to him the other day so thank you again for your support.

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l am glad your Dad is feeling better and lets hope this continues.:tu:

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Glad to hear the news Osem

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Cheers Den and Nashville. :tu:

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Hugs and best wishes to you and your family Osem. Glad your Pops is on the mend :)

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Thanks Weenie. :hugs:

Saw my mum today and she seems to be making more of an effort now too (not difficult), getting out of bed and even walking using her frame. Maybe the silver lining to this cloud will be that she realises she can do a whole lot more than she has been used to doing for the last few years.

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Now she knows your Dad is making progress, would give her a boost,

We have been invited to our friends 50th Wedding Anniversary in March in Walsall, so I booked the hotel last night, Looking forward to this event

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End of the month it's a get together of ex and current employees of a company I used to work for ( and still do contract work with) Known as the [company name] boys club but there's a few old girls as well. We meet up in a pub in the laines district of Brighton. A good night out for all concerned and an opportunity to meet old friends. :)

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That was nice ;)

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Actually Nash will be. End of this month.:)

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l hope you all have a wonderful time old bean.

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Ok ;)

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A friend of my sisters has got tickets to see "Russell Howard's Good News: Exclusive Dry-Run @ Tabard Theatre" on the 15th of November, and I've got a ticket :D

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I am going to visit my dear friend tomorrow, who stays at Turnberry, just passed the golf course, I think it is to be a sunny day, We have been friends for 55 years , Looking forward to seeing her and her family,

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Excellent.:tu:

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l hope you have a lovely time Nash.

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Well it's lovely here so hopefully it'll stay good for your trip. :)

My old man seems to be on the up, got his appetite back and has been asking for newspapers and magazines as he's bored. Hopefully he'll be able to go home soon and then we'll have deal with what else is wrong.

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Well at least things are going the right way Osem and that has to be a blessing.

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Yes, to be honest it's been a very trying few weeks and things will have to change in terms of his behaviour around the home, not only because of his condition but also because his hoarding will pose a danger to mum as she's trying to move around the flat using her frame. We've warned him that if the flat is deemed unsafe for mum, social services will eventually step in and that's the last thing he wants.

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Glad things are getting better.

While my mother was in hospital we had to de-clutter her house (old paper/cards, goodness knows what/why horder) and remove as many trip hazards like loose mats and carpet as we could for the same reason.

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Yup, that's what we've been doing. Trouble is he's always been a hoarder and loves collecting bits and pieces from all over the place, often stuff other people in the flats want to get rid of. I'm hoping that if he has to slow down a bit he may lose interest and just enjoy the lack of clutter... :erm:

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At long last a dear friend of mine is finally making an honest woman of her other half and the wedding is next year. It should not be too hard to find an hotel as the big day is in April.

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I got one of these bad boys (1 of only 500) :D

Best of all the extras are in English :D

San Andreas 3D + 2D SteelbookTM Limited Collector's Edition + Gift Steelbook'sTM foil Region free Only RARE 500 copies made

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Manged to get hold of some interesting documents in my family history research on my Ma's (Irish) side.

Although all I've found up to now is a bunch of vagabonds, oh dear ;)

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Have the feeling if I ever got round to researching my Irish ancestors I'd find the same. A lot of the Irish in my family seem to have come to London during or immediately after the potato famine.

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Most arrived in Liverpool, many stayed leading to the scouse accent as we know it being born and many embarked for America or moved to other parts of the country where there was work.

Many people consider Irish research particularly challenging as the four courts fire in 1922 destroyed the majority of the Victorian period census records. There are a lot of surviving records available though providing you can determine the townlands your ancestors came from:

Parish registers,Petty sessions and other court diaries, newspapers, Griffiths Valuation, Tithe applotments, Military records etc. etc.

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My colonoscopy was all clear yay :) onwards and upwards.

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Brilliant result!!!!!

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I reckon they just like having you around mate. ;) :tu:

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Wonderful news.:tu:

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Excellent news dilli. Hope you are home now, relaxing and sticking 2 fingers up to the hospital.

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Nice to hear you've had some good news for a change dilli. Lets hope it's the first of many.

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Excellent news. :)

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Oddly I also just ran into several staff who recognised me today - as I go there so often and all ;)

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Stevenage winning a league match at last. After 6 and a half weeks, I finally was able to shave!

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Could not have expressed it any better. Brilliant news dilli :)

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l bet you looked like Robinson Crusoe.;)