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Nikkster

lostinrates wrote: »

Hang on, she hasn't done it yet........see how she goes, and how you feel then. Its likely if there were one that if I were going I'd drive so I could clean out the car and take you.....

See what you've started viva? This is getting rather out of hand for someone who doesn't organise going out for their birthday as they don't like the fuss/ social awkwardness inviting people etc etc etc


As lir starts, I haven't done anything yet. Let's see how and IF it all goes.

You might all want to start thinking of back-up excuses for the meet up (not that excuses are required)

lostinrates

Nikkster wrote: »

See what you've started viva? This is getting rather out of hand for someone who doesn't organise going out for their birthday as they don't like the fuss/ social awkwardness inviting people etc etc etc


As lir starts, I haven't done anything yet. Let's see how and IF it all goes.

You might all want to start thinking of back-up excuses for the meet up (not that excuses are required)

Quit whining and do some work.

Nikkster

lostinrates wrote: »

Quit whining and do some work.

I am. But the sort I get paid for, as opposed to my 'hobby'

Anyway, it's much easier whining

vivatifosi

Nikkster wrote: »

I am. But the sort I get paid for, as opposed to my 'hobby'

Anyway, it's much easier whining

Shhh... get back to your studies Nikks. I've heard rumour that Gen's even coming over from Aus for the party.

SingleSue

I'd make an effort to be there for a 'do' too....as long as it is commutable by train that is and I might have to bring Josh along to get me on and off trains etc.

vivatifosi

There you go Nikks, you're really going to have to do it now...

Sorry!

vivatifosi

Gen, saw this and thought it might be of interest:

https://www.coursera.org/course/innovativeideas

fc123

lostinrates wrote: »

Bloody got the dodgy pills again.

And ....despite having to sign for them they knocked in the door and ran......knowing I was going to refuse them.


Its not so bad I cannot do another month, but I kinda don't want to. If there is a shortage however I don't feel I need to be at top of the list for those available.

....forgot to quote this post.
Is this going to be a problem long term? I don't 'get' it...surely if the doc knows this brand is wrong for you he would be able to source the correct one?

LydiaJ wrote: »

Glad the NPT has been helpful to you Gen. I'm just thankful there are people on here who understand the whole setting up a business thing and could be useful, because the last time there was an entrepreneurial gene in my family was my great-grandparents, and I most certainly haven't any trace of ability or inclination in that direction. Looking forward to hearing how it works out for you.



Sorry to hear that, Sue.

Your post is very, um, factual. How are you feeling? (Ignore that if you'd rather not say.)

Hope the friendship continues to be a support to you.



A do would definitely be in order. I'm in, and will contribute in whatever way is decided on (as long as I don't have to host it in my chaotic house ).

.....OK......Had a chat with OH (who would love to catch up with everyone again) and we can def do a do if the NPT's fancy doing a do. (I think I just invented a song title.)

We are pretty accessible by car (15 mins off the M25) or can arrange a bulk pick up at an arranged time from N Greenwich Tube....then we are a 10 min drive.

We have 1 double room with ensuite if anyone needs a sleepover.


....so when is a good time?

Xmas/ NY break would work for us with only 1st Jan not suiting as we are having a party on NYE (to which NPT's are also most welcome but I don't have a spare room that night). It's a mix of kids and adults. No Chinese Elvis though as we are back on MSE rations.

lostinrates wrote: »

Hang on, she hasn't done it yet........see how she goes, and how you feel then. Its likely if there were one that if I were going I'd drive so I could clean out the car and take you.....

So I'll chuck in some dates for a nice boozy (for those of us who do boozy) long lunch and a trek around the ancient woods around us (to work off the boozy lunch). Easy to drop off at the station at the end for anyone coming by tube

Good dates are the following; 28 29 30 Dec / 2 3 5 4 6 Jan.

If no-one says anything then it's not a stress at all ....just an idea thrown into the NPT



I have been thinking about Gens idea as well and how it could fit in around current life / earning requirements.


The really handy thing about running a small business (initially as a sole trader) is that you can offset so many everyday expenses so that the mobile, all car costs, space for home office (we always have £360 pa put in for that), 70% of home 'phone, PC costs and so on can be set against your tax.

It's kind of an unseen figure but what with the $600 childcare as a starters bonus, could actually tot up to a fair bit when considering whether to go back into a regular paid job.

OK, I take on board that the hardest bit is bringing in sufficient turnover but once one has been going for a while, you get a rough figure of what each event (or whatever) can expect to take.

Even better with food as half your weekly calories could come from unsold stock that is written off.

fc123

SingleSue wrote: »

I'd make an effort to be there for a 'do' too....as long as it is commutable by train that is and I might have to bring Josh along to get me on and off trains etc.

...if @ ours we are SE London and if you can get to central London you can then get onto a tube (Jubilee line which has buggy/ wheelchair access at some stations) and we'll do a pick up.

fc123

....in fact a few days before Xmas would work too....like the 21st, 22nd Dec.