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miggy

MatyMoo wrote: »

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

I am not very good at the law but I do work in Collection (Trade not Consumer though) so know most of the things needed to sort out a problem with payment (or lack of it!)

As much as I would like to call people names in letters I find it just gets people's backs up. Far better to be polite, to the point and factual.

You come across as very 'on the ball' with your letters and it's a big help - many thanks! I get bogged down in detail and can't see the wood for the trees.

Name calling - I do see your point but I can dream! They've caused not only me but themselves unnecessary hassle by either laziness or a poor system. Oh well. I'd be tempted to pay (it's a small amount) only that wouldn't solve anything: we would probably go on getting bills ad infinitum till they work out how to delete the account.

miggy

MatyMoo wrote: »

Love the way DS is spending this week :T Sounds good fun!

I think they've enjoyed themselves!

The other DS has just gone off on a Scout camp, taking with him permission slips for scuba diving, mountain boarding (?), rock climbing and some others I can't recall. And to think I left Guides because all we were doing was playing Rounders!

DH and DD are working in the morning, I'm working in the evening tomorrow. Am in danger of forgetting what some of my family look like! Never mind, if the weather's not too stormy I can talk to my tomato plants (mostly called Jamie...) and ignore the ironing pile.

ani_26

Mountain boarding is kind of the equivalent of snowboarding, minus the snow . A snowboard on wheels, as it were, meaning you can board on a variety of terrain, ie grass, gravel, woodland, etc. I'm sure he will have fun.

miggy

Thanks Ani - yes he'll enjoy that! He's also doing that thing where they roll down hillsides inside a giant bubble.

I am pracrising being a laid-back parent and said to him 'Oh are you? Well, make sure you wear any protective clothing if they provide it', instead of 'Argghhhh! Do you think I went through labour and sleepless nights just to have you finish yourself off on a foolhardy dangerous sport?!'

Yes, I'm the laid-back parent all right. He survived my parenting for 15 years, a weekend of scary stuff won't hurt him!

ani_26

miggy wrote: »

Thanks Ani - yes he'll enjoy that! He's also doing that thing where they roll down hillsides inside a giant bubble.

I am pracrising being a laid-back parent and said to him 'Oh are you? Well, make sure you wear any protective clothing if they provide it', instead of 'Argghhhh! Do you think I went through labour and sleepless nights just to have you finish yourself off on a foolhardy dangerous sport?!'

Yes, I'm the laid-back parent all right. He survived my parenting for 15 years, a weekend of scary stuff won't hurt him!

Zorbing ....

Hovel_lady

am I allowed to include the word 'prats' in official letters


Probably better not to:)

miggy

ani_26 wrote: »

Zorbing ....

I think you must lead a more interesting life than I do!

ani_26

miggy wrote: »

I think you must lead a more interesting life than I do!

Did, miggy, did, past tense :rotfl::rotfl:

Don't schools nowadays have a mountain of paperwork to ensure the ( comparative ), safety of your son? I'm sure he will be fine :rotfl:

There are some fantastic people out there, who facilitate these sorts of activities.

ani_26

I forgot to say, i hope you are having a good evening at work, miggy xx

miggy

Work was unexpectedly chilled, thanks Ani.

DS's weekend away is actually with Scouts - a really fab troup: they camp in all weathers, live off beans and sausages, get their hands dirty, keep the camp immaculate and the older ones get the chance to do the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. I can hardly speak too well of them.

What's more, it suits DS down to the ground.

However, yes to the mountain of paperwork. I expect they use it to cushion knees and elbows, or make bandages.