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Nice people thread part 8 - worth the wait

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  • lostinrates
    lostinrates Posts: 55,283 Forumite
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    Nikkster wrote: »
    I'm not sure I'm even going to wait an hour...

    I have to do dogs and check horses at ten thirty at earliest...dogs cannot get through the night unless they get slate night piddle.:o
  • neverdespairgirl
    neverdespairgirl Posts: 16,501 Forumite
    I had what I think is a unique experience yesterday - I walked into a court room at the Royal Courts of Justice where the judge was already sitting on the bench. I was in full robes, and carrying a sleeping baby.

    The baby in question was the four month old Fifth Claimant in the case, the other Claimants being his parents and two older siblings.

    The judge had (unusually) specifically said that the children could come into court, as otherwise the mother wouldn't have been able to hear her own case.

    She was carrying a toddler and bringing the bags, so I brought the baby (-:
    ...much enquiry having been made concerning a gentleman, who had quitted a company where Johnson was, and no information being obtained; at last Johnson observed, that 'he did not care to speak ill of any man behind his back, but he believed the gentleman was an attorney'.
  • Spirit_2
    Spirit_2 Posts: 5,546 Forumite
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    neverdespairgirl wrote: »
    I had what I think is a unique experience yesterday - I walked into a court room at the Royal Courts of Justice where the judge was already sitting on the bench. I was in full robes, and carrying a sleeping baby.

    The baby in question was the four month old Fifth Claimant in the case, the other Claimants being his parents and two older siblings.

    The judge had (unusually) specifically said that the children could come into court, as otherwise the mother wouldn't have been able to hear her own case.

    She was carrying a toddler and bringing the bags, so I brought the baby (-:

    Well done that Judge.

    Four months old - scrummy and squidgy. Hope it was a good day for you and them.
  • neverdespairgirl
    neverdespairgirl Posts: 16,501 Forumite
    It was - we got our permission to seek JR. The only down side is that a sleeping baby doesn't do one's highly-starched and crisp bands any good at all, I discovered. They ended up a bit creased (-:
    ...much enquiry having been made concerning a gentleman, who had quitted a company where Johnson was, and no information being obtained; at last Johnson observed, that 'he did not care to speak ill of any man behind his back, but he believed the gentleman was an attorney'.
  • lostinrates
    lostinrates Posts: 55,283 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    Spirit wrote: »
    Well done that Judge.

    Four months old - scrummy and squidgy. Hope it was a good day for you and them.

    I have to admit, I like children the more they grow up, even though I love children. I love firstly words, and all the new groups of words and concepts becoming apparent. I find the moments when you realise you are having a real conversation with them exciting, and then the times when the conversation becomes surprising.

    I think as well, if one was told one was going back to start over, I'm pretty sure I'd argue hard not to go back to as little as a babe in arms.
  • neverdespairgirl
    neverdespairgirl Posts: 16,501 Forumite
    I'm sure Isaac hated being a baby, and got bored. For the first 6 months or so of his life, he was a pain, because he hated being put down. He wanted to be held up all the time, interacted with, and be able to see things. It meant going to the loo or having a shower was a major challenge.

    Once he could sit up, and see things on his own, he was very much happier.
    ...much enquiry having been made concerning a gentleman, who had quitted a company where Johnson was, and no information being obtained; at last Johnson observed, that 'he did not care to speak ill of any man behind his back, but he believed the gentleman was an attorney'.
  • michaels
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    neverdespairgirl wrote: »
    It was - we got our permission to seek JR. The only down side is that a sleeping baby doesn't do one's highly-starched and crisp bands any good at all, I discovered. They ended up a bit creased (-:

    A wide awake and puking baby would have been worse...
    I think....
  • lemonjelly
    lemonjelly Posts: 8,014 Forumite
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    lostinrates wrote: »
    I just opened the low alcohol white wine I bought to cook with and omg, I think this is actually what diabetic pig urine tastes like.

    When you originally posted about non-alcoholic beverages, it reminded me of a joke that I'm not sure whether I should post...:o
    It's getting harder & harder to keep the government in the manner to which they have become accustomed.
  • lemonjelly
    lemonjelly Posts: 8,014 Forumite
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    Nikkster wrote: »
    Miles Kane

    He was good. The first support band (I think they were locals) weren't hideous, but were (unintentionally) pretty funny. I think they were trying to tick off as many rock'n'roll cliches as possible.

    I've decided that unless I have other plans, I'm going to buy tickets to see anyone I don't actively dislike (e.g. the Levellers are playing soon, will be giving that a miss). I'm considering it as my civic duty to support bands (and comedians) venturing to the little market town I find myself in :)

    It's good stuff to do. I wonder really why more people I know aren't going to gigs etc as often.

    As mentioned before, every time I go to the RSC I feel fulfilled in one way or another & would hugely reccommend it. Pick out a play or something somewhere.

    I've enjoyed exploring classical music events too & would encourage you consider this as an option for something to try. That said, I have learned also how much I dislike opera!
    It's getting harder & harder to keep the government in the manner to which they have become accustomed.
  • neverdespairgirl
    neverdespairgirl Posts: 16,501 Forumite
    lemonjelly wrote: »
    It's good stuff to do. I wonder really why more people I know aren't going to gigs etc as often.

    As mentioned before, every time I go to the RSC I feel fulfilled in one way or another & would hugely reccommend it. Pick out a play or something somewhere.

    It's one of the reasons we love living near the Barbican - constant and varied options, including the RSC.
    ...much enquiry having been made concerning a gentleman, who had quitted a company where Johnson was, and no information being obtained; at last Johnson observed, that 'he did not care to speak ill of any man behind his back, but he believed the gentleman was an attorney'.
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