Memorygirls - Make Do and Mend

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cherisong wrote: »

MG the cards sounds like it could be quite a hoot in the after dinner speech. I also like the idea of memorising the contents of a handbag. Could be some real laughs in that if you pick the right one.

the handbag thing is fun when its all women - but with men around........... well wouldn't want to embarass anyone:D:D

Did dianne abbots once:cool:

MG

kavics17

. Enjoy your wine MG, wish I could have one too .

Memory_Girl

Helen105 wrote: »

Since the start of the original challenge, I have lost 23lbs of the 30 I pledged, paid 2/3rds off a debt and done several DIY thingies which had been lurking undone. However in thinking about how I could stretch myself I have also started courses in screen printing (had the first lesson, it was fab) and creative writing.

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go helen go helen go helen:j:j

back on my diet in the morning then :cool:

mg

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ClootiesMum wrote: »

Why don't you just put the cards in suit/number order - then memorising them would be easier

D'oh!!!! now why did i never think of that :rotfl::rotfl:

mg

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boredofbeingathome wrote: »

Cor loving the memory challenge- Happy birthday young Crickett..Rock on!

Bob x

ps did you have to remember an extra long text, before it self destructed

well an extra long something was mentionned:p

mg

ps he's a very naughty lad but always makes me giggle

macgirl

Firewalker wrote: »

Hi gang,

I am in distress - supposed to be off to the US tomorrow but my Visa waiver thing has not come yet. My fault entirely but...Does anyone have recent experience of this one and how long did it take?

And the Universe might need to be called - US immigration authorities vs the Universe and the MG gang. The match is now on.

Oh dear.

Firewalker

We went to NY in May and when we got to check-in discovered that my colleague's ESTA was not in place. It had been applied for by the PA at work, so we went to the Virgin desk at Manchester airport and they sorted it out - but it was a bit tense.
Can you call your airline and see what they can advise - at least you have applied for it - so take your reference and Good Luck

Firewalker

Thanks guys,

it did work. Just had to go again and check the status - printing as we speak.

It is the time to say that I'll be in sporadically over the next week. Be good, go from strength to stregth and the universe be with you.

Keep well. I will try to pack in the next 15 minutes.

Firewalker

macgirl

Mags30 wrote: »

I'd love to watch the Secret DVD but I've never bought it because it's really expensive, as in €30, strange because dvd's are usually inexpensive unless they are new releases.

I've seen the DVD, a friend brought it back from China - think it was about £3 on a market stall. Maybe see if MG can get a caseload when she goes

Memory_Girl

Mags30 wrote: »

I wouldn't be volunteering my handbag to Memorygirl. The tidy version now has a notepad with mind maps of to-do lists and ideas for perfect days/weeks....i.e personal, not to be shared with a room full of people at a conference:o.

I'd just make it up anyways :rotfl:

But if I knew about the plan in advance I'd do up a handbag specially for her...a large one with an overloaded make up bag and loads of other stuff in it......just to make it fun for her:D

you can't embarass me - i'm a mother:D

I'd love to watch the Secret DVD but I've never bought it because it's really expensive, as in €30, strange because dvd's are usually inexpensive unless they are new releases.

I've been reading MG's book, the mind mapping section is excellent, I understand much better how to do it now. :T

thanks - i tried to write is so it was step by step and simple to get - i think sometimes stuff is overcomplicated by people to impress others. My biggest compliment is when someone says "yeah!!! i can do that easy-peasy"

I'm undecided about the speed reading, I love the idea and I'll practice it here and with newspapers over the weekend but I'm not sure how to apply it to my law books. Some paragraphs of legal documents are really complicated and can require help from the law dictionary to understand what some of the words even mean. If I don't understand I can't speedread...is that correct?

be kind to yourself - practice on writing where you have a fighting chance of understanding the vocabulary - like newspapers, magazines and novels................ and then bear this in mind...

............. even my pet High Court judge doesn't read legal documents for sense. Its a step by step, pick it apart job - cos the devil is in the detail.

He does mind map precendents and case law stuff though - to get a great overview and tip-of-the-tongue recall.

hes pretty smart - and pretty cool with it too.
mg

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groatie_queen wrote: »

The "treasured childhood book" has been ordered from Amazon for... 1p plus postage! Hans Brinker, or The Silver Skates. How lovely to be prompted to remember it. This is the only non-Enid Blyton book I can remember from when I was 6 years old (50 years ago!!), and it must have made an impression because I've always had a soft spot for Holland, which is on my list to visit when I'm well enough to travel again.

I was a voracious and very fast reader as a child, always wanting to know what happened next. My twin brother was dyslexic and I helped him with reading, whilst he helped me with hearing (I have a significant high tone hearing loss). We are still the best of pals.

Other childhood joys: I recently was able to start swimming again, which was essential for keeping cool in the Middle East where I spent my early years. I do in fact base much of what I do on what made me happy as a kid - I'd say books, cats and water were the key elements!

Back in the UK, it was also a great treat to go to a cafe for hot orange. Not sure about hot orange these days, maybe an Earl Grey tea at a local farm cafe might do the trick. But the real fun bit for me this weekend will be to spend a wee amount to buy the kit that you blow bubbles with. Then to sit in the garden and blow and blow and blow!! And watch the rainbow patterns on the bubbles, and follow them till they pop. I used to imagine they had fairies inside.

Sweet memories! I hope you enjoy yours too.

You know - even if i fell flat on my face in getting back to work, I would still count our time with Mr Big as a huge success when i read posts like this.

brilliant - i vote we all blow bubbles

MG