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Nice People Thread Part 9 - and so it continues

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  • LydiaJ
    LydiaJ Posts: 8,083 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker Mortgage-free Glee!
    The jungle that used to be where my garden ought to be is now gone. The tree that was reputed to be damaging the drain has gone, the bushes round the edges have gone, all the overgrown everything has gone, and the builder (the friendly one from 5 doors down the road), his assistant and his friend-with-the-digger have started levelling everywhere. It looks twice the size. :)

    It won't carry on looking this big once the trampoline is back, but at least it should still look quite a bit bigger than before, especially since once it's flat, the trampoline will be able to go at the edge rather than in the middle, which was the only flat bit. :)
    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.     :)
  • zagubov
    zagubov Posts: 17,939 Forumite
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    Happy Birthday misskool!:bdaycake:
    LydiaJ wrote: »
    The jungle that used to be where my garden ought to be is now gone. The tree that was reputed to be damaging the drain has gone, the bushes round the edges have gone, all the overgrown everything has gone, and the builder (the friendly one from 5 doors down the road), his assistant and his friend-with-the-digger have started levelling everywhere. It looks twice the size. :)

    It won't carry on looking this big once the trampoline is back, but at least it should still look quite a bit bigger than before, especially since once it's flat, the trampoline will be able to go at the edge rather than in the middle, which was the only flat bit. :)

    A few months back I took our trampoline apart (it was too decrepit to pass on to someone else. On the same day I read someone on another thread putting one up for their small kids.

    I was frightened to turn the radio on in case they played "The Circle of life":D
    There is no honour to be had in not knowing a thing that can be known - Danny Baker
  • Nikkster
    Nikkster Posts: 6,391 Forumite
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    Happy Birthday missk! :)
  • chewmylegoff
    chewmylegoff Posts: 11,469 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Happy bday missk, enjoy macputer.

    I had a windfall tonight as well. Takeaway pizza for dinner.
  • silvercar
    silvercar Posts: 49,919 Ambassador
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Academoney Grad Name Dropper
    Thanks for the unicycle idea, but I don't quite know where he would cycle? Can't imagine him uni cycling down the street!

    Happy B'day, missKool.

    Our trampoline is the most expensive sun lounger we have ever bought.

    I really need to get a cover for it as the springs are starting to look rusty, but I'm loath to spend more money on it. Would really like to get rid but the kids claim it is useful for sunbathing and eating take away food.
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  • LydiaJ
    LydiaJ Posts: 8,083 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker Mortgage-free Glee!
    lemonjelly wrote: »
    In other news, if I've managed to decode your cryptic-ness, I'm nowhere near any of you in a week! :(

    Are you sure you can't travel? Also, zagubov, what about you?
    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.     :)
  • vivatifosi
    vivatifosi Posts: 18,746 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Mortgage-free Glee! PPI Party Pooper
    Happy birthday misskool! Enjoy your new toy.
    Please stay safe in the sun and learn the A-E of melanoma: A = asymmetry, B = irregular borders, C= different colours, D= diameter, larger than 6mm, E = evolving, is your mole changing? Most moles are not cancerous, any doubts, please check next time you visit your GP.
  • zagubov
    zagubov Posts: 17,939 Forumite
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    LydiaJ wrote: »
    Are you sure you can't travel? Also, zagubov, what about you?

    I wish!:D

    I'd love to go (the word free leapt from the screen) but work's too hectic just when this is happening. :eek:

    Please accept my apologies.

    BTW, we should have taken photos at the last one (not for the forum though).
    There is no honour to be had in not knowing a thing that can be known - Danny Baker
  • lostinrates
    lostinrates Posts: 55,283 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    vivatifosi wrote: »
    Happy birthday misskool! Enjoy your new toy.

    I'll have you know macputers are VERY serious devises. Toys. Harumph. :rotfl:
  • vivatifosi
    vivatifosi Posts: 18,746 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Mortgage-free Glee! PPI Party Pooper
    lostinrates wrote: »
    I'll have you know macputers are VERY serious devises. Toys. Harumph. :rotfl:

    Nah, everything is a toy in the right hands. iPhones, Macputers, Ferraris, boats... No point in having them if you can't have fun:D. They are just toys for big people.
    Please stay safe in the sun and learn the A-E of melanoma: A = asymmetry, B = irregular borders, C= different colours, D= diameter, larger than 6mm, E = evolving, is your mole changing? Most moles are not cancerous, any doubts, please check next time you visit your GP.
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