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  • skint_spice
    skint_spice Posts: 13,551 Forumite
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    Beanie has your DS got an offer for where he wants to go?

    PP, I think it did shut for a while a few years back for refurbishment or something but it's still there and the icecream is still good:D Now wondering why I was in Millport:rotfl::rotfl:must read back! I'm a bit further south than your rellies but not far...

    Have just done yet more ironing and decided to declutter some wine:o
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  • skint_spice
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    gallygirl wrote: »
    Could I have gone by hovercraft to Milliport from Largs? Went somewhere from somewhere :rotfl:.

    Belfast from Troon? Can't think of any other hovercrafts but they might have tried something out at some point?
    nattypants wrote: »
    Which one's the stoney one again?

    Stoney beach - Largs. Big lump of granite island - Ailsa Craig:p
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  • pink_poppy
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    Big lump of granite island - Ailsa Craig:p

    Now that is somewhere I'd love to move to!! It's on Rightmove ~ just a bit out of my league though.
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  • pink_poppy
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    nattypants wrote: »
    Is that Largs? :D
    Natty, Largs is pebbly! it's Millport:p

    There you go you two ;)

    Was a pic of a gorgeous beach.

    Gally, are you sure it wasn't a spacecraft you were on?? :p
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  • elantan
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    pink_poppy wrote: »
    I thought it odd about Nardini's closing ~ that's my DH giving me duff information, lol!! Haven't been to Largs itself for a few years, more recently just passing through en route to get a ferry. Btw, Millport was mentioned early on in your diary ;)

    It's funny that you want a more people focused career ~ that's exactly what I want to get away from!! :rotfl: Spent too long working with some not very nice clients.

    Relatives are in Irvine ;)


    Ohhhh I used to live there

    I'm also in a person centred work environment ... Wouldn't mind getting out of it either lol
  • skint_spice
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    Right ok aims for 2013:

    1. Over pay £1000 - we'll see how that goes...:p mmm... I'll be pushing it!
    2. Declutter! Have too many clothes and shoes that are NEVER worn, even if they go to a charity shop at least they won't be here clutter the place up. Nope all still cluttering.
    3. Enjoy life, leave thoughts of ex in 2012 and MOVE ON!!!:o
    Lol, failed with that one eh? But he has changed a lot!
    4. Do half marathon, and find a cheapish one to enter! Looked at Edinburgh rock n roll one but really early start and entrance fee quite high... Have only entered 10K so far but still on track for half in October.
    5. Finish off decorating...this mainly means sort out kitchen really:D After exams in May...
    6. Spend more time with friends in RL and stop being so lazy and just texting them:o I've been doing well at this one and enjoying it lots.
    7. Pass college course. ok so far
    8. Keep food budget down but still eat healthy food (most of the time:p) Budget ok but have started eating more rubbish at college - must sort that one.

    Thought I would have a wee look back at aims for the year - looking for millport pic!
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  • elantan
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    That is very impressive ... Jealous of the running, every time I try that sharp pain in my left shin stabse back to reality

    Incidently were we not meant to meet up to swap shoes ? I will of course wear my crocs :)
  • pink_poppy
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    and this is where I've saved money by not booking a holiday to today...

    Page 6 ;) Wish it was Millport!!
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  • skint_spice
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    Ahhh, that picture of Millport, friend has a flat there, so if only...

    Yes, shoe swapping El, keep your crocs away from me:p!
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    No word from other three as yet.
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