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  • Snap-ant
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    Enterprise_1701C wrote: »
    That mucks up your frugal December :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

    :) They have all come from the house clearance - haven't spent a penny ;)
    tweets wrote: »
    Love my GTECH no more lugging heavy vac around :T

    Sorry you didn't get your UGG's :(

    What are Welsh blankets please Snap :o

    Are they blankets with a dragon on or something to do with Wales?.

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  • tweets
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    Snap-ant wrote: »
    :) They have all come from the house clearance - haven't spent a penny ;)



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    Thank you Snap.

    They look lovely :T
  • altojack
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    Serendipitious wrote: »
    No, you are right.

    The basic difference between them is that affect is chiefly used as a verb. Its main meaning is ‘to influence or make a difference to’, as in the following example sentences, all of which are taken from the Oxford English Corpus:
    • Research suggests that the neighbourhood you live in can affect how well your children perform at school.
    • The long periods of separation never affected her love for her mother.
    • Continuous rain since mid-June has resulted in widespread flooding, affecting over 119 million people.
    • He is in no doubt that thousands of people will be seriously affected if this proposal becomes a reality.
    Effect is used as both a noun and a verb, though the noun use is much more common than the verb. As a noun, effect means ‘a result or an influence’:
    • It was clear that the strong windy conditions were going to have an immediate effect on the result of the game.
    • The beneficial effects of exercise are well documented.
    • Corporations need to think about the long-term effects of their actions.
    • The legislation had the effect of pushing up the cost of houses.
    As a verb, effect means ‘to bring something about as a result’. It’s often used in quite formal contexts, such as written reports, rather than everyday English:
    • The couple had been separated for two years, but her boyfriend tried to effect a reconciliation.
    • A Royal Commission appointed in 1906 effected several reforms.
    • Governments can mobilize the political will and resources to effect change when they choose to.
    The key thing to remember is that affect is typically used as a verb:
    • A bout of rheumatic fever in his youth had affected his health throughout his life.
    On the other hand, effect is most commonly used as a noun:
    • Participants were asked to volunteer for a study looking at the effects of stress on their health.

    However, it all depends on what is meant by SSM's original statement that 'Tesco's own products do not effect the BG'

    If she means that in a mixed shop, own-brand items do not influence the BG, then it should be affect.

    But in the context of a shop consisting entirely of own-brand items, it could well be correct to say effect, as a trolley full of own-brand items will not bring the BG into being.


    :eek: :rotfl:

    For a minute or two I thought this was savvy posting. A fantastic read though , very well written :T
    There's no place like home :)

    Feeling down? Weak in body? Makes no difference to me, I think of you all when I'm sitting quietly.

    Hugs and healing thoughts are always going your way.
  • altojack
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    tweets wrote: »
    :A :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

    I have got and wrapped or sent all my Christmas pressies and cards. :T

    Only thing I need now is food for Christmas Day the normal 4 chicken breasts and all trimmings. Our Poppy gets the same Christmas dinner as me , DS and mum I cant leave her out she is also an :A

    You're mum or our Poppy ? :o :rotfl:

    Sunshinemummy wrote: »
    Do an Enterprise.... and order one without telling OH. :D:D:D:D

    I somehow think I'd be in a humongous amount of trouble if I ordered another pair of garage doors this year :eek: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
    There's no place like home :)

    Feeling down? Weak in body? Makes no difference to me, I think of you all when I'm sitting quietly.

    Hugs and healing thoughts are always going your way.
  • tweets
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  • emerald21
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    braveheart60uk wrote: »
    Still no email with my Amazon £10 code from Blippar and it has been over 24 hours. I now have little expectations of receiving it. Worth a try though.

    It's been over 48 hours for me . Anyway I phoned McDonald's customer services and the chap said they have been having some problems and he took my name and email address and is forwarding it on to someone who is trying to do something to rectifying the problem . We aren t the only ones :)
  • altojack
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    Westvleteren wrote: »
    Tree ideas....

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    Wow, fantastic Westie xx
    Snap-ant wrote: »
    :) They have all come from the house clearance - haven't spent a penny ;)

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    Love the blankets Snap, they are obviously pure wool and will be fantastically warm :T
    There's no place like home :)

    Feeling down? Weak in body? Makes no difference to me, I think of you all when I'm sitting quietly.

    Hugs and healing thoughts are always going your way.
  • Snap-ant
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    altojack wrote: »
    Love the blankets Snap, they are obviously pure wool and will be fantastically warm :T

    :o The ones in photo aren't mine.

    Mine are same designs but in pale pinks & yellows :)
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  • bubbs
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    Bleddy hell its peeing it down :(
    Anyone watching strictly?
    Sealed pot challenge number 003 £350 for 2015, 2016 £400 Actual£345, £400 for 2017 Actual £500:T:T £770 for 2018 £1295 for 2019:j:j spc number 22 £1,457Stopped Smoking 22/01/15:D:D::dance::dance:- 5 st 1 1/2lb :dance::dance:
  • Serendipitious
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    altojack wrote: »
    :eek: :rotfl:

    For a minute or two I thought this was savvy posting. A fantastic read though , very well written :T

    The OxfordWords blog thanks you.... :D:D:D

    I only wrote the last few paragraphs. :D
    “All shall be well, and all shall be well and all manner of thing shall be well.”




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