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elysia2003

I just came on to post Legend - they didn't hang around for long did they? I checked at 3.50 and there were none, at 4.00 on the dot, there they were. Oh well, none of us got any then. I went back to see if any NV ones were on, but not yet.

susan42

Elysia / legend - when i print vouchers our local T says they dont accept them, so i dont go again

made a couple of cards, here i`m getting in the xmas spirit, dont know how long it will last though...

elysia2003

Susan they are having you on - they accept printed coupons, and conditional spend vouchers off other retailers like Bo*ts, and Sainsbugs. I should have a word with customer services.

Legendmum

Definately telling porkies Susan! I would have a word with customer services and tell them HO have said they do accept coupons! The only ones my Tesco havent accepted are co-op because our co-op is tiny and they dont class it as competition?! Anyways sometimes I get round that by going to young male SA'a cos they dont seeem to care as long as it scans they will take it!

elysia2003

There on Viva now - go g0 go

mum2one

Massive thank you all for the support re last night. Pleased to say it went absolutely brilliantly, within 5 mins Miss Hoodie had got nan + grandad twisted round her little finger, she'd got nan from the minute we walked through the door, he was a bit reserved, but then us woman show the emotion 1st. Be honest was absolutely panicing about seeing the brother again, (as the 1st and only time met them 3 yrs ago, he went and told darling ex - everything), but he apologised for all the upset, he didn't directly say what exactly, but I thought yes, you know you've done.
Again, twisted round her little finger, his wife came later as she had caught train from Wales, so funny, as he'd been calling her the Welsh Dragon, so when she comes into the pub Miss Hoodie says hello Welsh Dragon, I could of died of embarrasment, - but luckly she saw the funny side. It was brilliant, I was talking to the manager at the bar, about what time we had to be out by, and he said 9pm, great no prob, we got there at 5pm, expecting to be gone by 7pm, next thing looked at watch it was 8.30... so rang dad to come + fetch us, he came and had a drink, it was nearly 9.45, when we left, but I was still careful what I said, as there was still for me I needed to protect Miss Hoodie, she came out rich.
Had £50 - grandparents and they've brought her a Pandora bracelet, and got her 1st charm a dog, (after Bailey), and they've asked would it be ok to get her a charm for bday + xmas, (def fine by me), £20 from her Uncle and Aunt, and £6 loose change as grandad emptied his pocket of loose change.

We've been asked to go to Ireland to stay with them (wont be till next yr), and also down to South Wales to stay with her uncle and aunt.

When was talking to the barman, he said you all look like your having a brilliant time, and I said its bit weird as 1st time shes meet her grandparents, and uncle + aunt, he was really shocked, he said it looked like we'd known each other for years, and how well behaved Miss Hoodie was!!

She was so funny, we took the camera, hadn't cleared out my ebay listings, (2 swimsuits, bikini bottoms), bear on mind I'm built for comfort not speed, swimsuit looks like dolly parton uptop.... she was showing it around, in a way it was like an icebreaker, but everything flowed brilliantly.

To start off with I left Miss Hoodie in car with dad, while we had a chat, which was more update of the court, and asked them not to repeat anything to his lordship, whilst he knows they were meeting me, I wanted it left at that, any they yes, they understood, but I wanted to be sure.

I think now as they've met Miss Hoodie that they won't risk anything stupid, as I can cope getting hurt, but different kettle fish now, but when we left, they'd got tears in their eyes, they couldn't thank me enough for everything, and how beautiful she is. So hopefully its onwards and upwards, but there 10% of me thats cautious, but I think there always will be. But Miss hoodie is happy, wants to see them again, so as long as shes happy and not gets pulled pillar to post, we should be ok. xx

elysia2003

That's great news Mum2one - and what a weight off your shoulders.


How did everyone do on Viva? - I got two populos £2.00 each and one NV - £5 woohoo.

Legendmum

Wonderful news Mum2one!

Elysia I managed 3 so thats £3! Thanks for posting! I was waiting for a Viva post! lol

elysia2003

That's great stuff

I've just done another £2 on SH so I'm up to £10 today. I have one item on EBy tomorrow, so I'll think I'll have a quiet weekend reading/rating on DoU and Chow.

I'm tired, so I'll love you and leave you now. Have a good evening, and a lovely weekend if I don't see you all. Take care xxx

claireylulu

£3 on viva, yeah! Ment I could put in for a redeem on there and back up to £1.55 again. Thanks