Memorygirls - Make Do and Mend

Firewalker

Hi MG,

sorry to hear about the milk - main thing is to make sure it is sorted. It would be nice if something can be done to bring these agencies in a bit. They have to understand that they are providing a service and not that they are in a position of power. A little article to a newpaper may be? One containing loads of acerbic humour?

Regarding old 'flame' - well you never know. Is he single at the moment? But I agree that hearing nice things makes you feel good and that is what matters at the end.

I am in my uniform of black baggy trousers and a white tee - cycled to work today. But I seccumbed to temptation in Sofia and got a new pair of basketball shoes - justifying it in terms of becoming my trade mark. Feeling very smart because of new shoes - and comfortable as well.

Firewalker

MrsMoo2U

But I have fancied him for over 20 years now, and we are pretty good friends so I think if it hasn't happened by now it really is never going to.

Never say Never, I fell in love with my OH at the age of 15 when he ran past the girls changing rooms in his little shorts. We became friends at the age of 17 because he fancied my mate and he came to ask me about her So followed us becoming the best of friends, did lots together but I never plucked up the courage to tell him how I felt in case I lost his friendship. We did part ways in the end when I got married and was banned from keeping in touch. At the age of 43, I was visiting a friend who lived across the road from his Mum and Dad, just so happened he was visiting them that weekend and so (after a few glasses of wine) I left a note on his car. He text me that very night (2am in the morning) and we ended up talking on the phone until 6 am. 21/2 years later we are very happily together. :j:j

greyfox

MG.
Have PM'd you.

Greyfox
(regular lurker, irregular poster!)

Buffythedebtslayer

Memory_Girl wrote: »

Actually one great thing happened today - and old "flame" called me from a mahjong tournament he is at - just to say he was thinking about me and how great he still thought i was, and that if things had been different..................... Its nice when people think nicely of you like that,

And when I say "flame" - more a smoulder because i've never actually been single when he has been between wives so we've never really , erm!!! connected/?? lol. But I have fancied him for over 20 years now, and we are pretty good friends so I think if it hasn't happened by now it really is never going to.



MG

Hello, not posted in ages, taking a semi break from the diaries! however wanted to tell you something my friend said to me.

I have loved a guy for about 8 years, we did date but it was messy, he was getting a divorce when we first met, I was the rebound girl who he got more involved with then he wanted to and I was "difficult" This rather akward situation carried on for far too long and I broke it off with him (drunken text oh so classy!) over two years ago.

I was broken hearted and havent dated since to be honest (too obssessed with debt busting work and my friends/family).

Any how he made quite an effort to get in touch over the last few months.

I resisted for a bit - been there done that! but gave in and went to see him. I had such hopes and it was lovely to see him again, the warmth the smile the banter the looks. It was honestly great.

However he didn't suggest we meet up or anything and actually after the intial high I was devastated. I did the typical thing of moaning to my girlfriends why did he bother? what was I thinking? Whine whine etc.

And then I spoke to another friend, who just said to me. He is going to ask you out - that man will ask you out. I laughed and said how do you know? And she said how do you know he won't?

Either position is kinda ridiculous really so if I am going to pick a ridiculous position I may as well pick the one that puts a smile on my face! And so that is what I am going to do!

Any how just thought I'd share.

xxx

troglodyte

MG I have PM'd you as well

Firewalker

cherisong wrote: »

Never say Never, I fell in love with my OH at the age of 15 when he ran past the girls changing rooms in his little shorts. We became friends at the age of 17 because he fancied my mate and he came to ask me about her So followed us becoming the best of friends, did lots together but I never plucked up the courage to tell him how I felt in case I lost his friendship. We did part ways in the end when I got married and was banned from keeping in touch. At the age of 43, I was visiting a friend who lived across the road from his Mum and Dad, just so happened he was visiting them that weekend and so (after a few glasses of wine) I left a note on his car. He text me that very night (2am in the morning) and we ended up talking on the phone until 6 am. 21/2 years later we are very happily together. :j:j

Cheri, what a beautiful and romantic story. Worthy of a novel or a short story at least.

Firewalker

RubySewSew

Memory Girl, I'm in the same position. My tax credits were stopped last week because they claim they haven't received my renewal. It took me a week to get through to them. I've been investigated twice the second time taking nearly 2 years. And they are still paying me 8 times what I have claimed for childcare despite me notifying them in writing on a number of occasions. It makes you feel so vulnerable. Families are in receipt of tax credits because they are are broke and I feel utterly held to account by them.

I hope things resolve quickly. I'd suggest writing to your MP but we have a tory MP here and I can't help thinking it would be a bad idea complaining to a tory about the benefits system!

RubySewSew

Meant to say, look for my tax credits thread on the benefits forum. I got some really useful replies with alternative phone numbers.

savingholmes

Write to your MP anyway if you think it is the right thing to do - they are paid to represent the whole of the community not just those who voted for them - so either way you are entitled....

I really feel for your situation.... We are not in "crisis" but probably a lot of that is due to having lots of access to credit which as we all know isn't always such a good idea...

At least with your storecupboard approach you will be able to cushion the impact of the delayed money a little!

Hope you have a more positive weekend

boredofbeingathome

Hmm, i think all govt agencies are the same. Hope it is all sorted soon MG. x