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Nice people thread part 7 - a thread in its prime
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My father did not buy my mother one piece of jewellery while they were married properly. I think that's sad really. It was because HE did not see the point of it, so her wants were not valid.
We are hosting an anniversary party (special number) for in-laws soon, because HE doesn't see the need for a party and she will love one. Now she has double joy because she can tell all her friends that her dear children are hosting a party for her.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0 -
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chewmylegoff wrote: »
they also said i should stop smoking pr!cks.
At least no one came up with a silly crude comment that kill killed the conversation.I think....0 -
I seem to recall reading that dogs can't see television pictures; which doesn't make sense - there is too much anecdotal evidence of dogs responding to things which are on.
Avatar dog didn't understand the pictures. If he heard dogs on the TV he would put his ears up and look very puzzled, and turn his head from side to side, as if wondering why he could hear dogs but not smell any.Oh, that sheep would last about 2 minutes before it's decapitated.
Avatar dog would have been the same. When we first got him we tried giving him squeaky toys. He LOVED them, but always managed to kill them within the first minute - once the toy has a hole in it, then biting it no longer makes it squeak.
He killed his frisbee too - he used to worry it a bit each time he retrieved it, and after a while it became so out of shape that it wouldn't skim through the air any more.
The best toy for him was a really thick strong rubber ball that he couldn't destroy - especially if it was on a rope. I can throw a ball on a rope quite well, but without the rope, I'm afraid I throw like a girl.
Nope!
I'm still expensive and I am 42........the bank of mum and dad is a wonderful thing :rotfl:
I stopped being expensive at 22, after they paid for my wedding. Then I became expensive again at 34 when LNE got himself sacked and lost the tied house along with the job. They were great, and supportive in so many ways (including financially).
Nowadays I'm back on my feet again. There are only two things I get out of the Bank of Dad (no longer "Mum and"
) these days. One is my mortgage, on which I pay interest, and is a win-win arrangement for both of us, and the other is occasional lump sums that I don't ask for, but are part of his IHT planning.
Actually, I was discussing money with my dad the other day, in the context of a complicated story about some family members and their financial complexities, that I shan't post on here. Anyway, part of the discussion concerned elderly people deciding whether to give lots of money to their kids or hang onto it for themselves. I ended up telling him that when Mum was ill, I liked the feeling that they had enough money to make decisions about what kind of care would be best for her, without worrying about whether they could afford it. I said I also find it reassuring that his money is probably enough that it'll be the same if and when he needs care, and my brothers and I have to make decisions about it. I said that was far more important to me than anything I might or might not inherit.
That's my three quotes for this post.... now to carry on catching up with the thread.......Do you know anyone who's bereaved? Point them to https://www.AtaLoss.org which does for bereavement support what MSE does for financial services, providing links to support organisations relevant to the circumstances of the loss & the local area. (Link permitted by forum team)
Tyre performance in the wet deteriorates rapidly below about 3mm tread - change yours when they get dangerous, not just when they are nearly illegal (1.6mm).
Oh, and wear your seatbelt. My kids are only alive because they were wearing theirs when somebody else was driving in wet weather with worn tyres.
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At least no one came up with a silly crude comment that kill killed the conversation.
Weirdly you managed to retain my thanks click even though your post changed. It was a good example of the importance of punctuation, though not one you would take into a classroom setting.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0 -
Am I the only one with a grandchild?
I can't think of anyone else who's got one. They're still a long way off for me.lostinrates wrote: »Doesn't matter if it is or is not posh, you did what you think right for your different children within your capability. I call that responsible rather than posh, personally.
What lir said.Lol....I'm not a usual girl. I only want a handbag when my current one is dead (my current one is actually starting to die now but I am particular with my handbags and I don't mean brand or cost, just how big and how many pockets!)
I'm like that with bags too. I do like necklaces and earrings, though, although I'm not into rings or bracelets.Do you know anyone who's bereaved? Point them to https://www.AtaLoss.org which does for bereavement support what MSE does for financial services, providing links to support organisations relevant to the circumstances of the loss & the local area. (Link permitted by forum team)
Tyre performance in the wet deteriorates rapidly below about 3mm tread - change yours when they get dangerous, not just when they are nearly illegal (1.6mm).
Oh, and wear your seatbelt. My kids are only alive because they were wearing theirs when somebody else was driving in wet weather with worn tyres.0 -
We are hosting an anniversary party (special number) for in-laws soon, because HE doesn't see the need for a party and she will love one. Now she has double joy because she can tell all her friends that her dear children are hosting a party for her.
My mum didn't like big parties. She didn't mind other people's too much, although she stressed beforehand about what to wear, but she never wanted a big party for herself. She just hated the limelight. So for their silver and golden wedding anniversaries, we were only allowed to organise a party for the two of them and the four of us (silver) and then the two of them, the four of us plus partners and kids (golden).
My dad, on the other hand, loves any excuse to see lots of friends and family. We had a great time this summer at his sister's 90th - a whole weekend of events with loads of people. The next opportunity for a family occasion will be his 90th, in four years time. I've already started telling him he can have the kind of big event that he enjoys.Very very stressful morning..and all because of some school photos. This time, they decided to upset middle son and it is never a good idea to upset him due to his tendancy to violence.
One of these days, the new school bosses will get the idea of what it means to be aspergic with a horrendous short term memory and a history of violence when overheating....
Thankfully, we avoided the violence......just.
Edit - And they have just messed up again! Arrggghghhh, I can feel my hair turning grey as we speak! This time at least, it was sorted pretty quickly but it was def not what I needed today.
Just wanted to say I'm sorry to hear they still haven't learnt. I feel :mad::mad::mad::mad::mad: on your behalf when I read things like that. Hope things have been better since then.Do you know anyone who's bereaved? Point them to https://www.AtaLoss.org which does for bereavement support what MSE does for financial services, providing links to support organisations relevant to the circumstances of the loss & the local area. (Link permitted by forum team)
Tyre performance in the wet deteriorates rapidly below about 3mm tread - change yours when they get dangerous, not just when they are nearly illegal (1.6mm).
Oh, and wear your seatbelt. My kids are only alive because they were wearing theirs when somebody else was driving in wet weather with worn tyres.0 -
So, today I heard from my employer-to-be. They are still expecting me
There is still a week and a half for me to worry about, but I feel like :j
Oh my, a proper grown up job :eek: I have also bought my first car this week (well, I have paid for it, but family member still owns until transferred to me).0 -
Well, that was the worst journey so far. Somebody at work used to live round this way and told me the way they used to make the journey... thing was, it's not an area that has good (or any) signage ... and I didn't really know the route she was speaking of... and I was trying to do it in reverse.
So ... I visited the same dead-end pier road, twice .... and the same 100 yard stretch of the same town 3x ...0 -
So, today I heard from my employer-to-be. They are still expecting me
There is still a week and a half for me to worry about, but I feel like :j
Oh my, a proper grown up job :eek: I have also bought my first car this week (well, I have paid for it, but family member still owns until transferred to me).
:beer:PasturesNew wrote: »Well, that was the worst journey so far. Somebody at work used to live round this way and told me the way they used to make the journey... thing was, it's not an area that has good (or any) signage ... and I didn't really know the route she was speaking of... and I was trying to do it in reverse.
So ... I visited the same dead-end pier road, twice .... and the same 100 yard stretch of the same town 3x ... Do you know anyone who's bereaved? Point them to https://www.AtaLoss.org which does for bereavement support what MSE does for financial services, providing links to support organisations relevant to the circumstances of the loss & the local area. (Link permitted by forum team)
Tyre performance in the wet deteriorates rapidly below about 3mm tread - change yours when they get dangerous, not just when they are nearly illegal (1.6mm).
Oh, and wear your seatbelt. My kids are only alive because they were wearing theirs when somebody else was driving in wet weather with worn tyres.0
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