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Re: TV License
You could have just ignored them or filled their form in online as Mr Theo C. Cupier and saved yourself the cost of a stamp.1 -
Re: Progress not Perfection
Merry Christmas SA to you and your family, enjoy your time with the DGC later.1 -
Re: Living Large, on a Small Income, by the Sea.
Merry Christmas DIA , have a lovely time and am jealous you will be able to have a walk by the sea. On Boxing Day I will be out walking , destination unknown at the moment but definitely not near any…2 -
Re: Living Large, on a Small Income, by the Sea.
Thanks for the tip about storing potatoes and onions separately - I didn't know they put each other "off"1 -
Re: Living Large, on a Small Income, by the Sea.
I made the mistake of looking, out of interest, what was available and how much. Must resist. I already have two dressing gowns I hardly ever wear! But so warm, so pretty, so in the sale... https://w…2 -
Re: Living Large, on a Small Income, by the Sea.
Bah indeed! Describe it and the budget and we can keep an eye out for similar..1 -
Re: Living Large, on a Small Income, by the Sea.
Dia that's so nice that your house guests are thinking of you! BTW potatoes also make onions go funny 😁 always store separately 👍2 -
Re: Living Large, on a Small Income, by the Sea.
Aw thank you. Wishing you peace, health and happiness at Christmas and beyond! Xx Back again, as the 3 items I wanted to buy, including the dressing gown are sold out! And there is me waiting for th…2 -
Re: The Diary Of Onebrokelady Aged 60 And A Half
Merry Christmas OBL, I hope you have a lovely day.2 -
Re: Sick leave over Xmas
Well - if they were sick before the holiday then they could/should have cancelled the booked leave and would probably have a doctors note in place. can you elaborate on exact dates/timescales Booked…1
