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Monday 30th November St Andrews' Day chat

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  • Lucifa73
    Lucifa73 Posts: 7,726 Forumite
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    cat4772 wrote: »
    A perfect example of sod's law:

    Sky box is playing up... it's two months old, it froze at 3 weeks and needed to be reset, then froze this morning, couldn't move it away from planner or tv guide. I tried to reset it but nothing. Phoned Sky and they're coming to replace it on Wednesday.

    After I spent 30 minutes tuning freeview and only getting 32 of the many freeview channels to work, Wayne comes home from work and turns TV and Sky on and... it works again!:confused::confused:

    So, do i phone Sky to cancel Wednesday or do I say nothing???

    Keep the appointment - we had months of this happening so its best toget it sorted while the box is still in warranty;)
    26.2.19/14.1.19: T MC 3629.26/3629.26 : VM 0% 1050/13876.59 : W 0% 100/1485 = 4409.26/18990.85 =25.17%
    28.1.19/28.1.19 Hubs 0% £400/£2,977 =13.44%
    SPC 2019 #073


  • Lucifa73
    Lucifa73 Posts: 7,726 Forumite
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    becky_rtw wrote: »
    Luc - you were only asking - dont worry I dont mind - a fair enough question to ask and trust me if I wasnt eating enough it would have been a good thing that you spotted the signs, because for a lot of people it can get out hand very quickly! I do like my food though and it definitely impacts on my running if I'm not fueled enough... :D

    Off to buy cheese for my pasta mmmm carbs :D

    Oh good - was worried I'd offended but better that than if something was wrong I think.:D

    We're having lovely omelettes with bacon, peppers, tomatoes and cheese if Hubbles ever stops working (he's on the phine for a work call as I type:mad:)
    26.2.19/14.1.19: T MC 3629.26/3629.26 : VM 0% 1050/13876.59 : W 0% 100/1485 = 4409.26/18990.85 =25.17%
    28.1.19/28.1.19 Hubs 0% £400/£2,977 =13.44%
    SPC 2019 #073


  • Lucifa73
    Lucifa73 Posts: 7,726 Forumite
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    becky_rtw wrote: »
    Pooky - jealous - wanted to buy one (cause I cant bake) but they were expensive in Fortnum's (the only place I've seen them)

    (on an aside I am still scared about going to the reform club on Weds - I am such a wuss :p)

    I got mine in Ikea for £3. Lakeland do them for about £12 I think but in both cases you need to buy sweeties to decorate them. Was the Fortnums one made or a kit? John Lewis do made ones in various sizes...
    26.2.19/14.1.19: T MC 3629.26/3629.26 : VM 0% 1050/13876.59 : W 0% 100/1485 = 4409.26/18990.85 =25.17%
    28.1.19/28.1.19 Hubs 0% £400/£2,977 =13.44%
    SPC 2019 #073


  • Pooky
    Pooky Posts: 7,023 Forumite
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    Mine was £4.99 in Aldi - it's got sugar paste people, animals and sweeties to go with it. Got one from there last year and it held together well....it's on of our christmas traditions...DD's put it together, decorate it and fall out and spend the rest of the day throwing moody looks at each other :rolleyes:
    "Start every day off with a smile and get it over with" - W. C. Field.
  • Lucifa73 wrote: »
    I got mine in Ikea for £3. Lakeland do them for about £12 I think but in both cases you need to buy sweeties to decorate them. Was the Fortnums one made or a kit? John Lewis do made ones in various sizes...

    They were reduced today in Ikea to £2... Only just resisted :rotfl:
  • Ames
    Ames Posts: 18,459 Forumite
    becky_rtw wrote: »
    Sally - some pasta thing, got a cheese craving though and need toothpaste so have bathed and will go out shortly ;)

    Luc - you were only asking - dont worry I dont mind - a fair enough question to ask and trust me if I wasnt eating enough it would have been a good thing that you spotted the signs, because for a lot of people it can get out hand very quickly! I do like my food though and it definitely impacts on my running if I'm not fueled enough... :D

    Off to buy cheese for my pasta mmmm carbs :D

    I thought you meant cheese toothpaste.... and I haven't even had a drink yet!
    Unless I say otherwise 'you' means the general you not you specifically.
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 96,605 Ambassador
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    Lucifa73 wrote: »
    Humph - no gaggle of DFW bridesmaids? Sulk:rolleyes:

    I know Luc~& Ive got a frock too.
    Only worn once:rotfl:
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  • Ames
    Ames Posts: 18,459 Forumite
    *resists urge to go to Ikea*

    I need to stop going on DT, I get into a discussion and next thing I know it's two hours later and I've got nothing done!
    Unless I say otherwise 'you' means the general you not you specifically.
  • sallyx
    sallyx Posts: 15,815 Forumite
    beanielou wrote: »
    I know Luc~& Ive got a frock too.
    Only worn once:rotfl:

    Most dissapointed!
    I'll make a wish, take a chance, make a change And breakaway. I'll take a risk, take a chance, make a change and breakaway ....
    Finally Debt Free...
  • sallyx
    sallyx Posts: 15,815 Forumite
    how did you resist Pap...I would have bought a couple!
    I'll make a wish, take a chance, make a change And breakaway. I'll take a risk, take a chance, make a change and breakaway ....
    Finally Debt Free...
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