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Wicked Weds 19th Aug Daily Chat thread

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  • redsquirrel80
    redsquirrel80 Posts: 12,457 Forumite

    Found out today that a good friend of mines dad has terminal cancer and it's really gotten to me... i guess i just feel for my friend moreso, and wish there was something i could do. As it is, i don't even see him.... (his wifie is a bit jealous (rightly or wrongly) and they haven't long had a new baby.. so i'm guessing my waltzing in all single, skinnier and fabulous wouldn't go down too well....) (sorry if that sounds big headed, it's not meant to be...)

    :grouphug: Sorry for your friend, and for you feeling sad :(
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  • Sorry about your friend, Maz - and it's a horrible situation to be in where you can't just be a friend to him :(
    Is it me or is Big G making an effort (tell me to butt out if necessary:p)?

    redsquirrel - well done on getting The List done already - what you doing for the rest of the day? I might go and write a list... for tomorrow ;)
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  • redsquirrel80
    redsquirrel80 Posts: 12,457 Forumite
    I bought a few jewellery bits in the Dorothy Perkins sale the other day - dangers of the internet at work when you're bored! Some of it I've decided is just not 'me' when I actually tried it on, so if any of you lovely lot would like them just shout up - I don't want anything for them (it might take me a few days to get to the Post Office though!)

    Piccies and linkies below...

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    http://www.dorothyperkins.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=true&catalogId=20552&storeId=12552&categoryId=165620&parent_category_rn=165602&productId=1248250&langId=-1

    http://www.dorothyperkins.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=true&catalogId=20552&storeId=12552&categoryId=165620&parent_category_rn=165602&productId=1248252&langId=-1

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    http://www.dorothyperkins.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=true&catalogId=20552&storeId=12552&categoryId=165620&parent_category_rn=165602&productId=1210558&langId=-1

    (Can't find link for bracelet on site anymore).

    If not I'll return them but doesn't seem worth it as they didn't cost much and would rather someone had them if they like them!
    Debt@16.12.09 £10,362.38, now debt free as of 29.02.2012.
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  • redsquirrel80
    redsquirrel80 Posts: 12,457 Forumite
    Sorry about your friend, Maz - and it's a horrible situation to be in where you can't just be a friend to him :(
    Is it me or is Big G making an effort (tell me to butt out if necessary:p)?

    redsquirrel - well done on getting The List done already - what you doing for the rest of the day? I might go and write a list... for tomorrow ;)

    The rest of the day... hmmm I suppose I should be doing some work really! :rotfl:
    Debt@16.12.09 £10,362.38, now debt free as of 29.02.2012.
    "I cannot make my days longer so I strive to make them better."
  • Sorry about your friend Maz.

    Stupid bank don't open till 10 today so can't speak to anyone. :mad: Needd to get going so will leave it till later.
    Insured the car which was the important job.

    Off to play grannies.:j
    Catch you all later.
  • becky_rtw
    becky_rtw Posts: 8,393 Forumite
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    Wow I have to say I love Londoners sometimes:
    http://londonist.com/2009/08/special-ist_on_the_silver_pearl_sal.php

    Salon gives free beauty treatments to women with cancer!
  • (Land_of)_Maz
    (Land_of)_Maz Posts: 11,738 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    Sorry about your friend, Maz - and it's a horrible situation to be in where you can't just be a friend to him :(
    Is it me or is Big G making an effort (tell me to butt out if necessary:p)?

    redsquirrel - well done on getting The List done already - what you doing for the rest of the day? I might go and write a list... for tomorrow ;)

    nope, i agree he is making an effort... but i hope he knows he isn't changing my mind... i'm liking my life as it is thank you very much!
    I'm just a seething mass of contradictions....
    (it's part of my charm!)
  • becky_rtw wrote: »
    Wow I have to say I love Londoners sometimes:
    http://londonist.com/2009/08/special-ist_on_the_silver_pearl_sal.php

    Salon gives free beauty treatments to women with cancer!

    Sounds swanky and just the job - shame it's in London!

    Maz - glad things are just how you want them :D
    x
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    It's not the destination...
    .............................. ...it's the glory of the ride!
  • Pooky
    Pooky Posts: 7,023 Forumite
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    Red - Could I be cheeky and say I'd love the last set with the Amber colour beads?

    Only just got up - all this london galavanting wore me out....back up there again on Monday to do proper touristy stuff.

    Sammy - hope DD's is ok - feed her up with lots of tea and toast and keep her cool.

    Maz - how was Erin after practice last night? Does sound like Big G's making an effort, shame it's all too late.
    "Start every day off with a smile and get it over with" - W. C. Field.
  • redsquirrel80
    redsquirrel80 Posts: 12,457 Forumite
    Course you can Pooky - just PM me your address :)
    Debt@16.12.09 £10,362.38, now debt free as of 29.02.2012.
    "I cannot make my days longer so I strive to make them better."
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