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I think this is a great idea for Zing to do.

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yes I agree that is an excellent idea :)

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It's better than a good idea mate, it shows you care. The only advice I could give a mate of mine years ago in similar circumstances was to pay the maintenance on time without any fuss and hope in years to come his son would look for him, at least then he could say he did care and had no control over the situation, I'd have liked to have suggested this as well. It never happened for him, hope it does for you :tu:

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Amazon have dispatched my copy of Family Guy Season 10. Roll on Monday :)

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Excellent idea. :tu:

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Your time is yet to come with her Zing ;) x

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Having to buy XL t-shirts because the shoulders, chest and back are too big to fit into large.

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You and a lot of guys Zing - too often through no fault of their own! Hope you get to meet her soon. All the best to you!

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I've been doing that for years and with very little effort!!!......... ;)

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:tu: Maybe Zing could record his thoughts on a DVD or whatever so she can see and hear his thoughts. Just an idea.... :)

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It a nice day outside and we are having a new patio laid in the back garden :)

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I am off to holiday to Austin Texas this week, so looking forward to warm weather & good music,

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Have a really lovely trip and lots of photoes when you get back :D:D

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hiding the bodies? - make sure you dig deep down...

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I thought getting poop under your finger nails was all part of the experience.

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It's proberly not a true XL, I have a shirt that I wear on special occasions, its a 44" chest and L, my other shirts that are 44" are labelled as XL, I have a T-shirt which has XXL for the same size, I would like to know whats going on with sizes.

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no, you're thinking of an..... another thing.....

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After a couple of months of phasing it in, our youngest is now on the recommended dose of his new epilepsy medication and we're phasing out the original one ove the next 6 weeks or so. So far no fits and no signs of any adverse reaction so it's touch wood, fingers/toes crossed and all that.... :)

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Sending over my positive vibes to add to the mix. :)

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:hugs: @ Joglynne :)

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We will have a great time. I,m sure. Thanks;)

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I'm going to a 40th birthday party on Saturday night, and will therefore will miss the Eurovision song contest.

:cleader::cleader::cleader:

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Really fantastic news Osem. :hugs::hugs::hugs:

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:D have to own up to sharing a bottle of wine or 6 with friends and enjoying the um... dry comments :D and then more wine, for quite a few years watching the Eurovision. All predictable giggles.

Happy thought is more an ironic giggle... just ordered some printer inks from 999inks...
and I get the option to 'print' my order. 'comon - that's just salt in the wound. I'll screen-shot and slink quietly away :D

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Thanks Sasha. :hugs:

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Have a great time - and I know you will ;)
Suncream and water - don't forget now :D

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Got everything crossed Osem!

Hope you have a lovely time nashville, remember to take your camera.:)

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Quite a weird happy thought, but my room is clean and tidy :)

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I am enjoying all the attention of the trainee nurses today in hospital it's great :)

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Don't blame you, but does Natalie use this site???

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Not yet :)

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:D
I'm sure she'd be a welcome addition to the forum if she wanted to partake.

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I now have this urge to try and sleep in a giant polo tonight now :)

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I've been offered a new job, which scares me slightly.......

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Congrats.

Pleased for you.

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:hugs: I presume you wouldn't have been offered the job if you weren't considered to be capable of doing it so maybe this is a turning point for you. :tu:

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Thank you,

It's a move back into the private sector and also back into IT in a very hands on technical role the salary would be the same or 3K less plus a company car.

Now I have no idea about company cars so Im very very confused

It also scares me about moving from the relatively safe public sector back into the private sectory. ( Suffering a lack of confidence here which does not help)

I originally applied for the role about six months ago just before i had my breakdown so for them to call is unexpected.

I would also feel guilty about leaving my current employer after they have supported me through my illness, should I ?

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I couldn't find a spare :(

Ah well :)

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IMHO I would stay where you are, your present employers are happy with your work, you do not have to prove anything to them, and they know your history. You say you have had a breakdown, so why put yourself under possible stress with a new employer, and take a drop in salary? Doesn't make sense to me. Pat yourself on the back that you have received this offer, you obviously made quite an impression when you first applied.

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I agree with Tinky on this.

Take heart that your skills are appreciated out side of the Public Sector, a lot of people don't have the where-with-all to cut it in the Private Sector and you do. However, your employers knows your history, and have proved that they are behind you so I would stick with them and avoid the inevitable upheaval you would experience if you changed employers and working conditions at the moment. If in the future you decided to try for another job you can do so when you are more able to cope with the extra pressure.

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Sorry ladies but i disagree with you both (no offence), the public sector is dying and I'm looking to get into the private sector where all the growth is expected. Whilst we have the government in control as we do, private sector is the only way to go IMO.

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Ordered the rings & booked the honeymoon... :)

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Wow are you all excited. We have three weddings to look forward to: Yours Dilli and Warewolf also. Now what hat do I buy? Decisions decisions decisions :D:D:D

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I'm sort of in the same boat, I sent out 28 CVs to companies that might do the role I used to do in aviation.

6 replied with sorry, and 1 called me in for a temp job (2 months but this may go on longer or full time), as the person who does the job in hospital waiting cancer surgury (I heard today that it had been cancelled due to it spreading and he needs radiothearpy & chemothearpy first.)

It's paying very good money so it could be several months good funds (any hols would be unpaid).

I've worked in places were you only got promotion if a person left or died, the later could be never a truer word, which does make me feel somewhat guilty.

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A log cabin in < 2 weeks in mid Wales and I don't care the weather - the breakfast and company is more prescious. And mended ribs :D

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Aw I am so happy for you Cobby, when's the big day?:):):):):):):)

Does that mean I will have to buy 3 new hats?:D

Sounds very romantic to me Caff, have a wonderful time! :D:D:D

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nice and romantic - enjoy
and plenty of picture's of your holiday too i hope
sorry to hear about your rib's :(

I'm Glad Your Happy

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Good for you Hom3r! :clap: IMVHO You obviously have the qualifications or you would not have had the offer. What matters it, if the job only lasts for a couple of months so what? A job is a job is a job and it's always something else to add to your CV. Sounds as though it could become permanent, although I sincerely hope the original job holder makes a full recovery, but that is out of your hands, so no need for you to feel guilty. Pity about not being paid for holidays tho, I trust that this would alter if the job became yours. Let us know what you decide. Good luck!

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My lad just got a confirmation email from University of South Carolina, stating he can undertake his second year of Uni there as an Exchange Student - result!

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My Happy Thought is that July 18th to 23rd is a week of Peace and Tranquility in the Lake District, ( if all my plans work out ) no phone or computer just me and Mother Nature :D :D :D

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Fabulous Hugh, great opportunity for him, though I suspect you will miss him something rotten! :D

Nice one Tosh just over 9 weeks to go, that will soon pass, hope you enjoy yourself!

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7th July.

We've got the final meeting with the venue manager next Friday... :erm:

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No offence taken sb and normally I would agree with you but under the circumstances some time it's better the devil you know and in this case Mr M seems to be under a fair bit of stress.
I hope you will be providing some photos in due course Cobby. :)
Well done to your son Hugh. Just being nosey, but does the academic year mirror ours over here?
That sounds lovely, I could do with a break like that myself Tosh so I'm quite envious. Again Photos will be required. :D

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Thanks for that, had no offer yet other than the two months that I'm doing, if a full job was to be offered I'ld take it. But I believe that extensions would happen in the short term, which I can live with until I leave or get taken on full time.

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Well, After speaking to the company and explaining the situation to them they are more than happy to accomodate me with any needs that I may have. Work played a part in my breakdown so I think therefore that a clean break is whats needed.

I have a chance here to improve and I can't look a gift horse in the mouth.

Thank you for your advice everyone. :)

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Tosh I hope you have the best and most fantastic holiday ever. I wish you the very best. I'm really happy for you. :hugs::hugs::hugs:

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I have a HUGE smile on my face for you both.

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It is great isn't it :)

So many weddings.

Even I am /almost/ getting romantic :)

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Almost? ALMOST??? You know you can do it, man. ;) :D

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You better get romantic fast Dilli. :D:D:D The months will fly to your big day and you have plenty of practice until December. :hugs::hugs::hugs:

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:D
I think they'll have practise for the rest of their lives - yes? Wonderful.:)

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Depends on how you feel about other travellers, donkeys and hills I think. Reminder to self - must buy wellies :D It'll be peace and quiet and lots to look at. Thank You :)

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We've been trying to source a rhubarb crown for some time now, and put the word out amongst our friends. All of a sudden two have come along at once, anyone for crumble? :):):):D

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Can you change it to apple crumble and then I'm up for it :D:D:D Rhubarb dont like my stomach :(:(:(

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Oh yes please! And custard?
Where's the pats tum smilie? :)

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We mix the rhubarb with apple Sasha when we make crumble, mmmmm yummy! :):):)

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Ok keep a slice for me so. I can just taste it now. I would like straberry Ice cream on it please :D:D:D

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How about cream, clotted cream and ice cream, would that tempt you?

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That sounds divine., Count me in as well. :D

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Mmmm yum.......

Just one quick question, can you leave the rhubarb out of mine ? Ta :)

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Oh yes please and could I have the pie hot as well please :D:D:D:D

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I'll make one especially for ya OK?

No probs, just for you Sasha. ;) Oh and Jo you're in the count too!!

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Could we have one for a wedding present? ;)

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yet another Happy Thought for me today..............

My 73 year old mum as come out of hospital after been rushed in last week with severe breathing problems, at which the hospital found a large clot behind her right knee and a few small clot's on her lungs..........

Glad your home Mum :)

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Thank You Sasha, Tinky and Joggi, it will be good to get away in the lake's :) i'll do my best to take some decent pictures lol

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Tosh I'm so so glad that now your life seems to be going well for you as you well deserve it and so glad that your mum is doing so well. She must be so glad to be out of hospital and you must have been so worried as well. Really happy for you :hugs::hugs::hugs:

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When is your happy day Cobby

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Thank you so much Tinkey :hugs::hugs::hugs:

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7th July :)

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We have a June and a July wedding and a December. Wow all in one year. Well we see the Wedding on here Cobby? I'm getting all excited :D:D:D:D

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With pleasure, you'll be top of the list Cobby, in the meantime here is some to keep you going. Attachment 22234



So glad that your Mum is on the mend Tosh, you must be very relieved. :hugs: Incidentally are we allowed to know who is going with you to the lakes?

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Thank You Tinky and yes I am, still a way to go tho

and........................
yes your allowed to know, I have two option's.........
me, myself alone
or me and my two dog's

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Aw take the dogs Tosh Mate, I would, they will be company, and they will enjoy the freedom, and being with you.

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Can I be second on the list for some please Tinkey for your Pie? :D:D:D

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Eldest is a bit of a tight so-and-so.
He's now sporting a Help for Heroes wristband. Good Man.
Now - the window cleaner has a whole back tattoo in honour of a fallen mate, beautifully done but eldest's band made me pleased. So I'm wondering why I don't have one myself.

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Goes without saying Sash my wee pal.:)

My happy thought for today, good neighbours. I took a pot of runner beans down to my neighbour today, and unexpectedly he gave me a tray of petunias, how kind was that?

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Ah thank you Tinkey my little pal also :hugs::hugs::hugs: That was so nice of them and also nice of you. We have elderly neighbours and we watch out for them and last Christmas there daughter came in with a box of chocolates to say thanks for watching out for her parents all year. It was a total shock as they are so nice and we just do it as Its what being a good neighbour is all about.

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How lovely and just how neighbours should be.

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What goes around comes around :tu:

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A whole back tattoo? :erm:

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I hand my notice in tomorrow ! :)

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What - and have it clash with my Bay City Rollers tattoo? :D

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An anagram of "Osama Bin Laden" is "Lob da man in sea"

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Been for a drive to clear my head and feel good again,

and I am really looking forward to my time in the Lake District :)

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Delighted that you have gone from the moan to the happy thread Tosh. Always good to take time out and think and clear the head to feel better. :hugs::hugs::hugs:

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My happy thought is that today was my first day free of pain for the last three days and was even able to get out and not have to take pain killers. It felt so so good :D:D

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Am pleased for you Sasha. I wonder what you've been doing differently?

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Very good news Sasha, Didn't like to hear that the pain had returned. Now try to behave so that it doesn't come back . https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2013/08/10.gif

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I took a chance yesterday as I was sick of being sleepy all the time from the medication and not being out of the house. Today the pain is back again. My own fault but I so enjoyed yesterday that the pain is worth it, I think :D So back on the pain killers and back to resting :(:(

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Bummer. :( I have talk open if you want to natter.

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Of to natter :Sprint::hugs::hugs::hugs:

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My happy thoughts - my new solar powered / rechargable keyboard finally showed up :)

....And I'm sat here having a cuppa out of my TARDIS mug wondering if I can get a 'sexy' woman to pop out of it :)

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Good to hear you got your solor powered/ recharable keyboard dilli. Stare long enough into the TARDIS mug and the sexy woman might just appear :D:D:D

Not one but three for you https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2011/05/69.jpg


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No in true Tardis fashion, inside your Tadris mug you will just see a sexy woman staring into her mug looking for a Tardis.

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https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2011/05/62.gif dilli never to let go of his computer again. :D:D Should Nat be worried? :erm:

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Off to pastures new mesself soon. Good Luck! :)

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I famcy the one on the right :)

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As long as she's not knicking me tea :)

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Natalie is very honoured as she is one of the few other people who are allowed to touch my pc ;)

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You think that's tea in there? Just because they're innocent looking old ladies doesn't mean to say there isn't a generous helping of the hard stuff in that flask. I mean look at their faces? that's not PG Tips!