The Mad(ness) that is the Elite. He's gone, but was one of the best :A

Sunshinemummy

ilovetoshop wrote: »

If you spend £50 on Lego at tesco you get 1000 points

ooh.. so one the rare time that there is swops x4... would this make 40 towards my ring? :eek::eek::eek:

ps that is diamond ring!


:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Bananababe

Savvybuyer wrote: »

I'm not sure this is so, and we could get into a big debate/argument about this, though I don't see too much point in doing that, but I'll respond and always willing to listen to any response you/anyone may have in return.

The reason I say I'm not sure this is right is because I've lost a cat myself (and did so when I was a child - a time of life when, supposedly, perhaps we are more affected by such a thing that we are as adults - or perhaps I'm wrong on this point).

I don't know if even people who apparently can imagine how someone else is feeling, whether they can imagine what it's like to have lost a pet or, for that matter, to have lost a human loved one. The vicar told me (and others of the family) after my mother died that we all went through different experiences/emotions at different times to each other and that none of us could know how any of the others felt. We can imagine how I they might feel, and I can too, from my own experiences, but whether we, or I, are right about what they are feeling... I don't know, and probably I'm not.

Perhaps, in a strange way, actually having one of your pet cats die is easier to deal with than having them missing and not knowing what has or hasn't happened at all. In fact one of ours went missing and never came back. I assume they just died or were killed somewhere. That said they weren't young. I can't say that I was severely upset and I never had thoughts about how I would miss them - indeed, when I am now at this moment thinking about the matter, it seems to me very strange that someone could have these thoughts about a non-human. My cat never came back, and then just days, then weeks, months, then years passed. I think the disappearance just faded away into history and I never gave it any more thoughts after some time. For the first days and weeks, obviously it was a worry (can't say it was a severe stress though) but it just faded over time.

But, as regards the emotional response to animals, I can certainly go 'aah!!' at an animal in the zoo or seeing a photo of a cute animal! Indeed, it's argued that autistic people (oh no back to this again:rotfl:) are more in tune with animals, objects and nature than other people, who are in tune more with people than they are animals and objects.

It's strange to spend 'cyber time'. It's not real meeting up and talking to people in the flesh, indeed it may be it seems everyone else becoming more autistic. Warrants a response - hmmm. If everyone who was on here, or viewing the thread, gave a response, the whole thread would be quickly up to its 'limit'! So, clearly, it doesn't warrant a response as most people viewing in fact don't choose to give any.

I wasn't suggesting that I wasn't giving any support, and instead the level of support given might vary according to the situation. (Perhaps I don't think the loss of a pet is worthy of much support, although it would actually be a misunderstanding to think that that was what I think.)

I've become a little concerned my time here is becoming obsessive and taking over my life, but that should not be taken as suggesting I don't want to spend time with the people here. Far from it. On the contrary.

[Edit: Oops, I've written quite a long explanation.. but I hope it's explained why I don't think it's an adequate 'reason' to say that's why people are sorry for FC and her cat, I'm not so sure that is the reason. Or that there is any one reason for everyone and that there may be different reasons, or maybe none at all, for different people. Who knows why.]

Opinions Vary - lets leave it at that

RIP BRIAN

ilovetoshop

Sunshinemummy wrote: »

ooh.. so one the rare time that there is swops x4... would this make 40 towards my ring? :eek::eek::eek:

ps that is diamond ring!


:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

It will indeed be £40 towards your ring ..I can't wait to see your ring when you manage it, whenever I see a good offer on points ill bear you in mind

Savvybuyer

Bananababe wrote: »

Just read the horrible news that 6 people were killed in that helicopter crash in Glasgow and 32 injured. They are in recovery mission now and not rescue.

Devastating for them family and friends.

God go with them

Oh that's appalling (both the news of the deaths and the news of the highlighted part).:(

tweets

Good Afternoon

All caught up I can go and put the kettle on and make a :coffee:

hornetgirl

Hugs to fairclaire and Rose, so sorry to hear about your respective losses.
Lutzi, hope your DH makes a speedy recovery.
No Nouvelle coupons here, they printed with a big blank patch where the coupon should be

Sunshinemummy

ilovetoshop wrote: »

It will indeed be £40 towards your ring ..I can't wait to see your ring when you manage it, whenever I see a good offer on points ill bear you in mind

It maybe a long time coming! We have been together 27 years and he has never bought me a ring or diamond!

But a girl can hope! and all tips will be greatly appreciated

:D:D:D:D:D

davemorton

aau1 wrote: »

How about this for £59 instead?

ASUS MeMO Pad ME172V 7" 16GB Wi-Fi Black Tablet
http://www.tesco.com/direct/asus-memo-pad-me172v-7-16gb-wi-fi-black-tablet/454-9551.prd?sc_cmp=aff_1536756

Not after one myself, but the Hudl is good because you can double up CC points on it.
However.....I am after a new laptop, so if anyone can point me to a good site that sells refurb lappys, I would be very thankful. All these processors confuse me now, but I cant go too far wrong......can I :cool:

fairclaire

Savvybuyer wrote: »

I'm not sure this is so, and we could get into a big debate/argument about this, though I don't see too much point in doing that, but I'll respond and always willing to listen to any response you/anyone may have in return.

The reason I say I'm not sure this is right is because I've lost a cat myself (and did so when I was a child - a time of life when, supposedly, perhaps we are more affected by such a thing that we are as adults - or perhaps I'm wrong on this point).

I don't know if even people who apparently can imagine how someone else is feeling, whether they can imagine what it's like to have lost a pet or, for that matter, to have lost a human loved one. The vicar told me (and others of the family) after my mother died that we all went through different experiences/emotions at different times to each other and that none of us could know how any of the others felt. We can imagine how I they might feel, and I can too, from my own experiences, but whether we, or I, are right about what they are feeling... I don't know, and probably I'm not.

Perhaps, in a strange way, actually having one of your pet cats die is easier to deal with than having them missing and not knowing what has or hasn't happened at all. In fact one of ours went missing and never came back. I assume they just died or were killed somewhere. That said they weren't young. I can't say that I was severely upset and I never had thoughts about how I would miss them - indeed, when I am now at this moment thinking about the matter, it seems to me very strange that someone could have these thoughts about a non-human. My cat never came back, and then just days, then weeks, months, then years passed. I think the disappearance just faded away into history and I never gave it any more thoughts after some time. For the first days and weeks, obviously it was a worry (can't say it was a severe stress though) but it just faded over time.

But, as regards the emotional response to animals, I can certainly go 'aah!!' at an animal in the zoo or seeing a photo of a cute animal! Indeed, it's argued that autistic people (oh no back to this again:rotfl:) are more in tune with animals, objects and nature than other people, who are in tune more with people than they are animals and objects.

It's strange to spend 'cyber time'. It's not real meeting up and talking to people in the flesh, indeed it may be it seems everyone else becoming more autistic. Warrants a response - hmmm. If everyone who was on here, or viewing the thread, gave a response, the whole thread would be quickly up to its 'limit'! So, clearly, it doesn't warrant a response as most people viewing in fact don't choose to give any.

I wasn't suggesting that I wasn't giving any support, and instead the level of support given might vary according to the situation. (Perhaps I don't think the loss of a pet is worthy of much support, although it would actually be a misunderstanding to think that that was what I think.)

I've become a little concerned my time here is becoming obsessive and taking over my life, but that should not be taken as suggesting I don't want to spend time with the people here. Far from it. On the contrary.

[Edit: Oops, I've written quite a long explanation.. but I hope it's explained why I don't think it's an adequate 'reason' to say that's why people are sorry for FC and her cat, I'm not so sure that is the reason. Or that there is any one reason for everyone and that there may be different reasons, or maybe none at all, for different people. Who knows why.]

Savvy I think BB was trying to explain how some of us 'normal' (:eek: :rotfl:) people form emotional attachments with animals and react to their passing differently than you might. But Im sure you already understand it.
I am well used to dealing with DS2s reaction, or lack of it when it comes to events that touch me and the rest of the family emotionally. It's his way and I wouldn't change it and whilst some people may have been offended......im not, not at all. I suspect you knew that I wouldn't be before you posted

altojack

cashless-cow wrote: »

I lived 5 mins down the road from him, but never met him either, although we came close a few times when we discovered that we had been in the same stores at the same time:D usually a cashier would say "I've just had the same vouchers from another chap or why is everyone buying so much (insert glitch) today?) :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

I got to the crematorium about 12:30 & went to find the book of remembrance & saw the beautiful flowers. Just wanted to say a few words & pay my respects
I hope Mads family were aware of his penchant for glitches and bargains otherwise clearing his flat might have been a bit of a shock

Keep sending us glitches Mad, I'll keep our local stores on their toes

Small world isn't it cashless-cow? I don't go to Colchester very often but love the place. I don't think I've seen anyone from Ip^w+ch on here either, or B+ry *t Edm^nds, let alone St0wm@ rk+t where I am :cool:

You never know we might bump into each other one day

Family may well be in for a shock, I know mine would if only they knew the extent of my collection :rotfl::rotfl:

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