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It's not rocket science, so why don't I get it?

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  • Piquant_2
    Piquant_2 Posts: 5,769 Forumite
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    fayjmck wrote: »
    Any idea when work will finally calm down?

    OH got told yesterday they are losing 20 from his dept - he doesnt think he will be one but thinks that the dept can't stay functioning if they don't actually start pulling in some major projects (he works in development engineering) seriously thinking about relocating in perhaps Inverness as its a bit more boom than bust there for him.

    You know Piq - you are very inventive with the Captain love the food in the horse box.


    I think possibly that you should use your best Margot voice and I can pretend to be Barbara.

    NOT of course that I am comparing your character to Margot from the Goodlife. Just the swishy glamourous bit whilst I will be covered in mud wearing dungarees - sighs wishes secretly she was barbara

    The best Hyacenth voice just popped Margot into my head.

    I think work is coming to head soon, I've cornered idiot boss and he's still refusing to consider the alternatives I've put before him. Unfortunately, I think he'll try to get rid of me as soon as he can, because he's afraid of the rocking boat. He is not considering what will happen afterwards, I am in the unique position of being the only person who can actually do the job! He doesn't understand what the team actually does, has never bothered to find out! The knock-on effect of closing down this area will mean huge costs to the company and possible legal problems. Still, won't be my problem then, will it?
    Total debt at October 2008: £67,213.30
    Total debt today: £0
    - debt and mortgage free 29th November 2013 :T
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  • Piquant_2
    Piquant_2 Posts: 5,769 Forumite
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    fayjmck wrote: »

    I think possibly that you should use your best Margot voice and I can pretend to be Barbara.

    NOT of course that I am comparing your character to Margot from the Goodlife. Just the swishy glamourous bit whilst I will be covered in mud wearing dungarees - sighs wishes secretly she was barbara

    The best Hyacenth voice just popped Margot into my head.

    :rotfl:Not quite as strident as Margot! and not afraid to get dirty, I do muck out a stable now and again :rotfl:Apparently I sound like Joanna Lumley, make of that what you will! I think I mentioned on your diary that most people think her Patsy character was based on me, think champagne glass in one hand, whilst riding on the back of a motor bike :eek: Not that I've ever done that, you understand....
    Total debt at October 2008: £67,213.30
    Total debt today: £0
    - debt and mortgage free 29th November 2013 :T
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  • Pippilongstocking
    Pippilongstocking Posts: 16,336 Forumite
    Piquant wrote: »
    :rotfl:Not quite as strident as Margot! and not afraid to get dirty, I do muck out a stable now and again :rotfl:Apparently I sound like Joanna Lumley, make of that what you will! I think I mentioned on your diary that most people think her Patsy character was based on me, think champagne glass in one hand, whilst riding on the back of a motor bike :eek: Not that I've ever done that, you understand....


    I rode bare ish backed on a harley along a beach in Scotland once in my yooooof

    Sighs when I was young and slightly pretty if you squinted. :)


    Now I have you as Joanna Lumley in my head - very very glam :D
    Total debt 26/4/18 <£1925 we were getting there. :beer:
    Total debt as of 28/4/19 £7867.38:eek:
    minus 112.06 = £7755.32:money:
    :money:Sleeves up folks.:money:
  • Piquant_2
    Piquant_2 Posts: 5,769 Forumite
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    fayjmck wrote: »
    I rode bare ish backed on a harley along a beach in Scotland once in my yooooof

    Sighs when I was young and slightly pretty if you squinted. :)


    Now I have you as Joanna Lumley in my head - very very glam :D

    Now that is daring and very naughty and very drafty!:rotfl:Wish I had something like that for my memoirs :T

    I am not very very glam, think slightly drunk woman on the back of a motorbike with a toyboy gripped between her knees :rolleyes:

    ...and I'm willing to put money on the fact you are still pretty!
    Total debt at October 2008: £67,213.30
    Total debt today: £0
    - debt and mortgage free 29th November 2013 :T
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  • hampsterpoo
    hampsterpoo Posts: 833 Forumite
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    Piquant wrote: »
    Now that is daring and very naughty and very drafty!:rotfl:Wish I had something like that for my memoirs :T

    I am not very very glam, think slightly drunk woman on the back of a motorbike with a toyboy gripped between her knees :rolleyes:

    ...and I'm willing to put money on the fact you are still pretty!



    this is to two much :rotfl: ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,THUD !!!!!
    ;) Member of change Pip's name back to PIP club ;)

    :jI've only blooming got my name on it :j
  • MrsAudus2b
    MrsAudus2b Posts: 493 Forumite
    Piquant wrote: »
    I am not very very glam, think slightly drunk woman on the back of a motorbike with a toyboy gripped between her knees :rolleyes:

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

    Now that is one of hell of a look girlie!

    xx
    Joint debt with OH at LBM Sept 08 (excluding mortgage & student loan) - £34,069 :eek:

    Getting married 05/09/09 :love:

    To lose for the big day (lb) 2/51
  • MrsAudus2b
    MrsAudus2b Posts: 493 Forumite
    Good morning lovely Piq - recovering from my laughing fit at the above posts!

    Hope your well and happy on this saturday morning - enjoy the lesson with Captain.

    Oh and pleased you had fun at Picasso night - what a cheap one too, bargain!

    Love
    xx
    Joint debt with OH at LBM Sept 08 (excluding mortgage & student loan) - £34,069 :eek:

    Getting married 05/09/09 :love:

    To lose for the big day (lb) 2/51
  • lucielle
    lucielle Posts: 11,592 Forumite
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    Hi Piq I have signed up for the horsey website and been given a code but I can't get on any suggestions?
    L
    Total Debt Dec 07 £59875.83 Overdrafts £2900,New Debt Figure ZERO !!!!!!:j 08/06/2013
    Lucielle's Daring Debt Free Journey
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  • hampsterpoo
    hampsterpoo Posts: 833 Forumite
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    Your not here either ([STRIKE]troll feets [/STRIKE] fays not about either), I hope everythings ok.

    How did the lesson go ? :confused:
    ;) Member of change Pip's name back to PIP club ;)

    :jI've only blooming got my name on it :j
  • haleygrey
    haleygrey Posts: 941 Forumite
    poor hampster, are you feeling all abandoned and unloved?? never mind, im sure the girls will be back soon.

    Hope the lesson was enjoyable piq. whats the latest with idiot boss etc??
    :beer:
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