The Ultimate Incentive to have an amazing 2010.

Tete_en_l'Air

Who says the Muppets aren't educational? Ah, the MCC is my favourite thing about Chrsitmas!!

Birdie85

Mine too! Although when I watch it now on DVD it's bittersweet as they've cut a song out and I get cross every time I remember! I even e-mailed them about it a couple of years ago but got a rubbish answer (yes, I'm that sad!)

Tete_en_l'Air

What song?! I would never be that eagle-eyed!

Flower08

Birdie85 wrote: »

Mine too! Although when I watch it now on DVD it's bittersweet as they've cut a song out and I get cross every time I remember! I even e-mailed them about it a couple of years ago but got a rubbish answer (yes, I'm that sad!)

:rotfl::rotfl:Oh god you sounds like my OH!! Literally as soon as it turns December OH gets the DVD out and watches it over and over. I would guess that he watches it at least 20 times every year and sings all the songs and knows every single word!

Birdie85

Aw bless your OH Flower! Sounds a lot like me! OH hates watching it with me because I 'ruin' it! (I believe I'm improving it but each to their own...)

The song that's been cut is called 'When Love is Gone' and IMO the film doesn't make as much sense without it; it really shows the point at which Scrooge's heart was broken by Belle and he became a hardened man who hated the world. It's been really badly cut out too, Scrooge and Belle are talking then a bit of music comes on in the background and next thing you know she's gone and everyone is crying!

My word I'm a nerd! :rotfl:

Lara44

MmmMmmm all this talk of dinner is getting me salivating! I would *die* for a Christmas dinner right now, turkey and ham roasties and stuffing and pigs in blankets (definitely the best bit). I am stuck here waiting for the guest house lady to come back so that I can scarper. Been waiting since 3ish don't know when she is coming back Might have to make do with half a packet of ginger nuts.

The Matrix is a network of people who want to help each other. Memorygirl used to do all her chores in 15 minute chunks, so she came up with the idea that anyone in the Matrix who needs anything can put a call out for people to do spend 15 minutes doing a certain thing for them. Many people on there are starting their own business, so someone might ask the people on the Matrix thread to spend 15 minutes giving feedback on their new business website for example.

One lady is trying to collect 10,000 old football shirts for kids in South African orphanages, as kids are crazy for football over there. So if you guys have old footy tops you can spare (even adult sizes) let me know. Everyone on the list is spreading the word and trying to get a few shirts each so that when we come together we have loads. It's the most insanely fast-moving thread though...

poddle911

Birdie85 wrote: »

Aw bless your OH Flower! Sounds a lot like me! OH hates watching it with me because I 'ruin' it! (I believe I'm improving it but each to their own...)

The song that's been cut is called 'When Love is Gone' and IMO the film doesn't make as much sense without it; it really shows the point at which Scrooge's heart was broken by Belle and he became a hardened man who hated the world. It's been really badly cut out too, Scrooge and Belle are talking then a bit of music comes on in the background and next thing you know she's gone and everyone is crying!

My word I'm a nerd! :rotfl:

Lol Birdie, you learn something new every day! How rude of your OH when you're trying to improve his viewing experience!

Glad your inspection went well Flower, it's always really nerve-wracking having people in. I'm jealous that your flat is spotless anyway, I'm a bit of a mess pup - tidy doesn't come naturally to me!

The hair removal is A-Mazing. I've had 3 sessions and hardly any regrowth already. I hope this isn't TMI, but my armpits and bikini line are so smooth and soft! When I'm all DF I'm definitely saving up to get my legs done.

Wow, well done on the book keepping course Dinah - another string to your bow! Are you still getting on with the matched betting too?

Wendz, that's great that your work are being so flexible - it must make it feel really REAL discussing it with HR and everything. Exciting!

ETA: Hope you can get out soon Lara! Thanks for explaining the Matrix - it sounds really worthwhile, but you're right it moves super quickly! I had a quick squiz yesterday, but couldn't quite get an idea of what it was all about.

clearmydebts

poddle911 wrote: »

Lol Birdie, you learn something new every day! How rude of your OH when you're trying to improve his viewing experience!

Glad your inspection went well Flower, it's always really nerve-wracking having people in. I'm jealous that your flat is spotless anyway, I'm a bit of a mess pup - tidy doesn't come naturally to me!

The hair removal is A-Mazing. I've had 3 sessions and hardly any regrowth already. I hope this isn't TMI, but my armpits and bikini line are so smooth and soft! When I'm all DF I'm definitely saving up to get my legs done.

Wow, well done on the book keepping course Dinah - another string to your bow! Are you still getting on with the matched betting too?

Wendz, that's great that your work are being so flexible - it must make it feel really REAL discussing it with HR and everything. Exciting!

ETA: Hope you can get out soon Lara! Thanks for explaining the Matrix - it sounds really worthwhile, but you're right it moves super quickly! I had a quick squiz yesterday, but couldn't quite get an idea of what it was all about.

Me either but I get it now. It's a bit like an online time bank is it? I think it sounds like an amazing idea. Fair play to her - she really is inspirational. I think I will sign up and see if I can help/or be helped!

Lara44

Wey hey I'm back in the nice place!! I got such a good welcome and everyone was in stitches about the rat in the ceiling. As they told me, hey it makes a good story. Thanks for all the advice and hugs. I think when you're travelling you're never quite sure if what you're doing is rational or not.

Ooo I like the sound of that hair removal, is it sore Poddle? What do they zap you with?

Flower08

Lara44 wrote: »

Wey hey I'm back in the nice place!! I got such a good welcome and everyone was in stitches about the rat in the ceiling. As they told me, hey it makes a good story. Thanks for all the advice and hugs. I think when you're travelling you're never quite sure if what you're doing is rational or not.

Ooo I like the sound of that hair removal, is it sore Poddle? What do they zap you with?

Glad to hear that you are back in the nice place Lara, theres no way I could have stayed in the horrible place either!! Was the woman ok with you when you left?