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Oh Mark, we're so sorry that you're alone this Christmas. If only you were closer we'd have been happy to have you join us for dinner.

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Wasn't alone, if I hadn't been quick to dodge I could have had aftershave from my little brother in my eyes. So immature.

I'm saving and disappearing next Christmas. Glad everyone else had a great day though.

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Glad you had company even if it wasn't quite what you wanted.

Just finished washing, leathering and valeting the car. Won't have to do that for a while.:)

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Give all that nonsense up and try some decent waterless wash/wax. Been using it for years and even managed to convert my neighbour who was always a wash, sponge, chamois devotee. :tu:

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Think I still want to wash off the grime with plenty of soapy water to avoid scratching the paintwork.

Whatever works for you. :tu:

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That's exactly what I and my long suffering neighbour thought. :) Do what I did and get yourself a piece of pristine stainless steel, cover it with crap, then spray on the stuff and wipe it off. If you're not impressed carry on with the sponge/chamois. I know it sounds counter intuitive but it works. At about £5 a 1 litre bottle you've little to lose because it's great on windows, shower doors, upvc etc etc.

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Bought my in-laws a car as theirs had finally conked out (it was 18 years old) :)

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Dad won a £1000 at the bingo last night so it was shared 6 ways.:D

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Again, they're going to start looking into this streak!

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:D

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Well done to your Dad and the ones who had a share ;)

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Our first kid free New Year's eve since 2000 when we went to see the millenium fireworks display in London and left the kids with my Brother and his wife. Not sure what we're going to do... :spin:

:)

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I'm sure you will find something nice to occupy yourselves with Osem :D:)

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My Partner has just set up a new overbed table for me so its now much easier and more comfortable using the laptop now.:)

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:naughty:

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Hope you all enjoy yourselves Osem ;)

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Well Done , You will be nice and comfortable while you reply and send out all your messages Den ;)

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Very happy for you Den, and a very thoughtful gesture from your partner.

My very happy thought, I am getting very excited about tomorrow (new year's eve) we will be going by bus to Newquay to have a meal and celebrate our 40th (ruby anniversary) xxx :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)

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Happy Anniversary for tomorrow Tinky. What a great day to pick for a Wedding. :)

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Happy anniversary Tinky. In it for the long haul. :tu:

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Many thanks Jo and heero, hope to spend many more happy years together God willing. :):):):):):):)

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Happy anniversary Tinky. as l hope you have a wonderful time tomorrow in Newquay to celebrate your ruby anniversary,

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Your not going to have a curry are you?

Hope you have a great day and enjoy your anniversary :)

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Thank you Den and Daddy :hugs:, we are hoping for a sizzling steak, anyone know where we can get these in Newquay?

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Been years since I've been there but I Googled best steak house in Newquay and this place came up with excellent reviews

http://butchers-bistro.com/

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That you Daddy will keep that one in mind. :)

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Braved the local sales yesterday armed with gift vouchers received as presents. Mrs Osem couldn't find anything in Next which interested her sufficiently to part with hers but in M&S my vouchers soon disappeared in exchange for a fetching pair of fur lined black ankle boots and a whole load of knickers. I think I've been had... :erm:

:)

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I'm sure you'll look very fetching. :erm::D

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This little guy will be coming home with me on Friday :)

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Just got a shoulder of lamb out of the freezer to defrost for tomorrows lunch. Going to slow roast it. :drool::drool:

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It looks lovely MG.:tu:

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Aww I want one MadGamer, so cute.

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What a sweetie. I hope we can look forward to seeing photos of him as he grows. :)

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You talking about Wayne or the pooch :confused:

Or both :)

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Of course. I wouldn't dream of not posting photos :)

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Happy Anniversary Tinky, to you both, Have X lovely day,

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Aroma of slow roasting lamb is pervading the house. Got a digital thermometer on the oven to make sure the temperature is just right. (150°C Fan) :drool::drool:

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Just got the first season of Iron Blooded Orphans Gundam animé. Supposed to be Japanese speech with English subs, the way it should be. 25 episodes in 1080p. :)

Second season is currently airing.

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Well, after a few toxic months with my manager we had a long talk whilst working last week and things have been so much better since then. It's exactly like how it used to be before I let my feelings get in the way which is excellent.

Also, asked for and was approved a day's holiday in February to go to Portsmouth Dockyard to activate a year's pass for 2.

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Home today - yay! Sick of being in hospital I tell you.

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Here, he is, little Dylan. :)

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l know exactly what you mean Dilli.:tu:

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Excellent, marmite sandwiches all round then.

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My lovely hubby has just bought me a nearly new Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi N-Tec+

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Just got another new animé to watch sometime. Cowboy Bebop. It's dubbed but also has a Japanese audio track available and English subtitles.

Just had a sneak preview of the first episode. Beautiful animation and very violent.:)

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The watershed does not start until 21.00 old bean.;)

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That's the nice thing about actually owning a copy of something. You're not at the mercy of those who wish to regulate your viewing. ;)

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Tracked down another animé that I've been looking to get: The original series of Aeon Flux that was shown on MTV's Liquid Television slot in the early 90's.

The team that produced this also did "Matriculated" in the Animatrix spin off.

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Mrs Osem had another really nice morning treating patients and their carers at our local hospice. I must admit I'd worried that the emotional toll on her might be too much but so far she's come across some wonderful people and despite hearing some terribly sad tales she's coped very well and felt she's at least contributed something positive to their lives at an awful time. I'm proud of her. :)

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Being home :)

@ Osem your wife is worth her weight in gold imo, takes someone very special and caring to do that job.

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Thanks weenie yes she is very special and I wouldn't change her for the world. In all the doom and gloom about the NHS etc. it's easy to forget about all the volunteers and staff who do their best to help others in very trying circumstances. She told me about 2 elderly volunteers who help out at the hospice serving hot drinks and biscuits to the patients and carers. Apparently they're well into their 80's but still giving to others. :)

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I did not know how much volunteers did in the NHS until sadly I was put in this situation with my Mum Osem. It was only then I became aware at just how much volunteers do for the patients and their families. The volunteers at my Mum's hospital have offered me advice, given me help line numbers and on many occasions just a out let to talk.

I have often came home and said to my hubby how amazing and kind the volunteers are.

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Excellent Weenie, ;)

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Ever watched the Appleseed movies?

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No, but thanks for pointing me to them. Looks interesting. :tu:

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Just love my new car, we went for a drive and we ended up in Callander and bought some chips then we came home. I was quite impressed with the mpg being at 58 and just love the thought of £20.00 a year road tax.

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I just managed to get Hamilton tickets! Not only that but get them just a few days into the opening run! :hyper:

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And Arsenal vs Munich! I'm on fire today.

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Tut, tut, tut... You really should be putting all that money towards the pension you aren't likely to get. ;)

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I put money into a private pension too :p:

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That's what I was referring to... ;)

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:Yikes:

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We had a lovely weekend at my sisters and her family at Tayport Fife, This was our exchanging Christmas presents, it was great to see the wee grandaughters face when I said Santa had left a big parcel in my house for her, Really enjoyed it

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Given my notices of intent to marry

Just over eleven weeks to go

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Congratulations.:tu:

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Congratulations Mr M. :)

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I love callander Weenie. Love when Robertson' shoe shop have a bargain ;)

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Best Wishes to you both Mr M

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Just bought 2 tickets to see Book of Mormon when we are in London in March.

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Good choice! Have you seen it before?

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No, but we have seen Avenue Q, by the same lyricist (who also did Frozen, funnily enough) , and we loved that.

So - Team America meets Avenue Q; a marriage made in heaven...

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Have you listened to the soundtrack? If not then I suggest you don't. Much better to experience it first in the context of the story and the live show.

And yes the influence of (imo) South Park is strong in it. Matt Stone and Trey Parker are pretty good at that kind of thing too as evidenced by the South Park musical.

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No, we haven't - thanks for the advice.

Booked lunch at Oblix at the Shard as well.

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After a few days fearing for my job, last night was excellent. Outside of the 2 managers, I was the only person on the entire crew to get 100% accuracy. After 2 mucked up jobs in a week, this was an excellent confidence boost. Onwards and upwards as they say!

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lam glad things are going in the right direction Mark.:tu:

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Congrats :tu:

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Discharged from hospital after a near 24 hour stay on a nebuliser because of this damn cough. Also got me out of working today, had to trek from Stevenage to Hove. Ugh. Back to bed for me now. Goodnight.

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Although the temperature is low (6C) we were able to sit out in the locals beer garden as there's no wind and the sun is really quite warm. Not quite t-shirt but very pleasant. Couple of pints were consumed.:)

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It's been two years to the day I had a heart attack! So happy Jeffy didn't die day two :)

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You have another 40 years left yet old bean.:):tu:

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I think there are a great many people who share that sentiment dilli, myself included. <hugs>

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We're glad too. Long may you frequent these pages. :tu:

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Congrats, this doesn't mean you'll be requiring presents or cards though I presume because you're outta luck, just be glad your still alive, all be it present less.

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So glad you are here to tell the story Dill , Long may you continue , Take Care ,

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Hoping by posting this I am not putting a curse on it, but I think something might be developing between me and a coworker. I won't say anything more in case I curse it for myself.

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Take is easy and slow, and don't profess too much affection too soon - let the relationship build on it's own.

Learn from experience...

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Tread carefully mate. If anything ever does develop and it falls through you still have to work with them.

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Indeed experience can give you some harsh lessons sometimes as nothing is ever plain sailing in the world of romance.

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I'm letting her do all the chasing, I learnt from my manager. But there has been a spark there for a couple of months.

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Some manager.... Don't come crying to us.

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Just booked a holiday to Dubrovic for May, Has anybody been there & let me know all about it and tips

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Local chav has just blown up the engine of his car. Pistons almost made it through the bonnet. Oil and steam everywhere.

:D

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Not the manager, what I meant was (and didn't word very well) that after all that with her last year, I learnt my lesson and am letting this girl (I view her as a girl, she's 10 years younger than me) do all the chasing. The manager is happily seeing another manager in a different office so that's all fine, we had a long talk after Christmas and things are at least on a civil level atm. That's fine by me. I much preferred it when we were able to tease each other and have a laugh at the right times.

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Delicious smell of slow cooking steak-in-ale pie filling drifting round the house. Needs another 3-4 hours to make the meat meltingly tender. :drool:

Enough for six #2 size pies. Two for tonight and the rest go in the freezer in their ceramic dishes for another time. I keep the frozen puff pastry separately and unite them after defrosting.

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Out of hospital after a week long stay

On the downside, until the operation I can only have ultra low fat, low dairy diet. That and coamoxiclav are really crippling me

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Sorry to hear that you were in hospital a week as l hope things start to improve for you soon Mr M.

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As long as you are home to tell us about it that's ok Take Care

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I just ordered myself a freestyle libre - yay no more finger pricking for my blood sugars :)

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£116 a month on sensors is a lot though

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That depends on how a individual sees it as some will say its money well spent if it makes their daily lives that bit more comfortable.

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Completed the big general knowledge crossword in my red-top without using any reference materials. :)

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Lovely. I like to add loads of very small onions, whole, when I'm making a nice steak pie/casserole. Have you tried a pressure cooker for the meat? We have a low pressure version which isn't quite so daunting but works really well and easily cuts cooking times in half. I know that means the house isn't filled with the aroma for as long however...

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Must be a sign of age :) I'm well into codeword puzzles and the non cryptic crosswords these days.

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Don't have a pressure cooker so I'm quite happy to use a diffuser and get the gas down low - just flickering so the pot ticks over.

My red-tops at the weekend have a whole variety of puzzles over 3 or 4 pages like sudoko, futoshiki, suguru and word workout: That's where the letters are replaced by numbers and you have to work out which letter goes where. They do give you three to get started. Good to keep the grey matter exercised. :)