Please advise - it's all gone SO wrong

Rainbow_Liberty

MatyMoo wrote: »

Mr Micawber was in David Copperfield by Charles Dickens (& no, I am not that well read but it was essential sunday evening viewing when I was growing up - thank you BBC!)

So sorry to hear that you have had such an awful knockback and really hope that you find your way back to an even keel soon.

Fingers crossed I will with the help of FOS

lisawaters

MatyMoo wrote: »

Well done Mike, a fantastic summary :j Complete with the humour we have grown to love :j

By the way I believe Tena do some products that may help the embarrassing moments

And this MSE'r has her room booked :j

Have you been banned from the thread for the duration of the build?

Not as far as I know, but having got this far, and with so many people giving time and effort, it would be a shame if anyone said anything the boys and I shouldn't hear until the 18th.

Plus they'd be off my Christmas card list, and they wouldn't want that!

So yes, I'll be around as much as I can, and PLEASE don't anyone let anything slip! At the moment I know nothing beyond what I've discussed with the team, and I'd like to enjoy the surprise. As would the boys. It's as much for them as me.


Just watched an episode with the grannies from Kingston and their dining room. Enjoyed it as always, but had tears running down my cheeks. It's sooooooo weird to think I'll be standing here with Nick's hand on my shoulder in 18 days' time!

Could someone lend me a Tena please?

x

lisawaters

Poosmate wrote: »

Hmmm... A cunning plan you say Mike?

I am forming a cunning plan myself.......

How far does your dodgy builder live from yours?

I'm wondering how he would take loads of people (us MSE'ers) turning up at his house and just standing outside admiring it, maybe even taking a few photos of it?

Do you think that would go some way to putting the woolies up him? I think even if it didn't, it might be a fun thing to do! lol

Poo

You lot can do what you feel best... I cannot be involved, sadly!

But if it happens, I want copies of the pictures!

x

lisawaters

Rainbow_Liberty wrote: »

That entire break down is fantastic and haven't stopped smiling since I read the bit where you wet yourself. Your mood has changed dramatically from the first few pages and I bet you can't believe what a difference a few months on MSE has made. It certainly has to me since I began posting and following Niddy's guidance.

Hope all your dreams and hopes for the future come to fruition.

Fingers crossed mine do to.... awaiting a PCT decision about funding on an op I need - should get the yes/no in the next week or so. Mid June could be exciting for all of us.

Your problems are important to us all too. I expect you'll be PMd by a few people wishing you well. They're nice like that.

Wishing you a big positive change in your circumstances.

x

MatyMoo

lisawaters wrote: »

had tears running down my cheeks. It's sooooooo weird to think I'll be standing here with Nick's hand on my shoulder in 18 days' time!

Could someone lend me a Tena please?

x

Don't think a Tena will help your tears :rotfl:

But if you are after the £ Sterling type ask me on the 18th

SouthernBellE*

Poosmate wrote: »

SB, just tried again to pay for the room. He's at the local Indian takeaway so can't take my cash! I told him I'd give him an hour to eat his dinner!

That room will be paid for tonight come hell or high water (or even Lisawaters) lol

Poo

No Worries poo, he wouldn't DARE give your room to anyone but you!

lisawaters wrote: »

Don't worry Rainbow Liberty - it's a big ask to expect anyone to read this from cover to ever-moving cover! You are very welcome and there's still lots to do yet...

LMAO...but recall events slightly differently!

Man buys house, employs builder.

:mad: Builder does a bit of work then legs it with the cash.

Man gets depression, can't work.

:cool: Man starts thread on MSE

:eek: Man's benefits stopped following medical.

Man appeals, wins, gets benefit restored. man breaks into song about pesticide? lots of cheering & pom poms!

Man gets CCJ and charging order against builder.

Builder decides he doesn't want to repay the money.judge said ok coz he was a bit of a nob!:D

Man borrows money to have roof and heating put in.

Man tells The One Show about problems.man suffered the squits!

:j The One Show does a report on him Named & shamed Paul Bridle, online party followed by heartrending speach that made everyone cry!

:T MSE thread goes ballistic

Man contacts Cowboy Trap. They get interested

Man contacts DIY SOS. Hundreds of MSErs e-mail executive producer. They get interested.

Man contacts Cowboy Builders. They get interested.

DIY SOS say they'll feature man. More tears, funny dances,scared goldfish etc!

:eek: Man wets himself.

:T MSE thread continues to explode.

DIY SOS agree to do a Big Build episode, promise to finish the house.

:eek: DIY SOS start filming. Man and sons wet themselves.

:mad: Man spends whole damn weekend packing and cleaning bathroom.

:beer: Man stops writing summary.

:A Man moves to friend's house to dog-sit while house is finished.


There's a lot more going on between each stage of course, but the story's not over.

In coming issues:

:mad: Man watches disbelievingly as MSErs struggle to book a hotel room. Whole rebuild project involves fewer phone calls and problems.
ALL booked and SOOOO not funny!
Man and sons do the 'Open your eyes' bit. Wet themselves again.
Bring tissues not tena...Lots of tears expected!
:A Man tries to thank MSErs for all they've done and fails.Enjoyed the ride, besides the BBC are paying!

Man reveals a cunning plan to force builder to sell his house and repay some of the people whose lives he destroyed. We believe in you! Looking forward to supporting you all the way!

:T MSErs create website to help and support people who have been ripped off by crooks...We hope so!

:beer: Man's life restored, gets off incapacity benefit, starts working again, finds love and replaces car sold to pay for electrical and plumbing work.

Aaaaww, sign a pre-nup or something !!!!!!!

Something like that anyway!

x

I won't even mention the confusion with the lisawaters thing!

lisawaters

SouthernBellE* wrote: »

No Worries poo, he wouldn't DARE give your room to anyone but you!




I won't even mention the confusion with the lisawaters thing!

We've been through all that. I told you, it's just a comfort thing.


x

Poosmate

YAY! Finally, my room is paid for!

Anybody got an itinerary? Or is it a bit soon to be making such plans?

I'll be in Littlehampton (God willing and no problems with Satan<--- my car) at about 4pm on Thursday 17th June and am staying till Sunday morning.

Looking forward to meeting you all.

Yay! I'm all excited now!

Poo

Merrywidow

Poo - are you booked into the East Beach with us?:j

x:cool:x

DaisyChainMaker

lisawaters wrote: »

Don't worry Rainbow Liberty - it's a big ask to expect anyone to read this from cover to ever-moving cover! You are very welcome and there's still lots to do yet...


Man buys house, employs builder.

:mad: Builder does a bit of work then legs it with the cash.

Man gets depression, can't work.

:cool: Man starts thread on MSE

:eek: Man's benefits stopped following medical.

Man appeals, wins, gets benefit restored.

Man gets CCJ and charging order against builder.

Builder decides he doesn't want to repay the money.

Man borrows money to have roof and heating put in.

Man tells The One Show about problems.

:j The One Show does a report on him

:T MSE thread goes ballistic

Man contacts Cowboy Trap. They get interested

Man contacts DIY SOS. Hundreds of MSErs e-mail executive producer. They get interested.

Man contacts Cowboy Builders. They get interested.

DIY SOS say they'll feature man.

:eek: Man wets himself.

:T MSE thread continues to explode.

DIY SOS agree to do a Big Build episode, promise to finish the house.

:eek: DIY SOS start filming. Man and sons wet themselves.

:mad: Man spends whole damn weekend packing and cleaning bathroom.

:beer: Man stops writing summary.

:A Man moves to friend's house to dog-sit while house is finished.


There's a lot more going on between each stage of course, but the story's not over.

In coming issues:

:mad: Man watches disbelievingly as MSErs struggle to book a hotel room. Whole rebuild project involves fewer phone calls and problems.

Man and sons do the 'Open your eyes' bit. Wet themselves again.

:A Man tries to thank MSErs for all they've done and fails.

Man reveals a cunning plan to force builder to sell his house and repay some of the people whose lives he destroyed.

:T MSErs create website to help and support people who have been ripped off by crooks

:beer: Man's life restored, gets off incapacity benefit, starts working again, finds love and replaces car sold to pay for electrical and plumbing work.



Something like that anyway!

x

hahaha absolutely bloody brilliant... :rotfl:Mike you are such a wit (no that wasn't a typo) you really should take up writing. xx