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The Nice People Thread, No.16: A Universe of Niceness.

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  • ivyleaf
    ivyleaf Posts: 6,431 Forumite
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    SingleSue wrote: »
    Fun fact about me...I've never hosted a dinner party. Boxing day dinner for ex mum in law plus us or anniversary dinner for my parents plus me and ex hubby but never a dinner party.

    :D Nor have I! When OH was in the Army I was always so glad I wasn't an officer's wife - they seemed to spend their lives having to have people to dinner. I would have found it dreadfully stressful.

    Pobby Wishing you a much happier and healthier future :)
  • Pobby
    Pobby Posts: 5,438 Forumite
    Thanks for all your good wishes. Up to the house in Reading tomorrow. A nephew is getting married.
  • Pyxis
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    ivyleaf wrote: »
    :D Nor have I! When OH was in the Army I was always so glad I wasn't an officer's wife - they seemed to spend their lives having to have people to dinner. I would have found it dreadfully stressful.

    i agree, having to give one would be awful, especially if you didn't know or particularly like the people involved. :(

    I was very young, and hadn't long learned how to cook, so it was a chance to develop new skills.

    Plus, I've always been happier in a small group where everyone is talking with everyone else, than in a large group, where people hive off into factions.
    The dinner party was great for discussions and general jollity, as no-one was left out.

    Even in a large restaurant party, if you're all put on a long table, it's very easy to find that people either side of you are talking to their neighbours, and you're left stuck in the middle!

    I repeat, I was very young, and can cope a lot better with that sort of thing now! :D Past caring, you see! :rotfl:
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  • Nikkster
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    Pobby wrote: »
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    Just catching up with today's excitement. But seeing as we're all coming out of the woodwork :)

    After my friend''s bad news in May I unfortunately have my own.

    I have breast cancer.

    I have my 2nd round of chemo next Thursday. I had my hair cut short last week (for those who haven't met me it was LONG).

    It is sh1te but I'm trying to crack on with things.

    I think I need legal advice too so I've been thinking this week of trying to contact LIR or NDG for potential contacts... what a coincidence!
  • lostinrates
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    Nikkster wrote: »
    Just catching up with today's excitement. But seeing as we're all coming out of the woodwork :)

    After my friend''s bad news in May I unfortunately have my own.

    I have breast cancer.

    I have my 2nd round of chemo next Thursday. I had my hair cut short last week (for those who haven't met me it was LONG).

    It is sh1te but I'm trying to crack on with things.

    I think I need legal advice too so I've been thinking this week of trying to contact LIR or NDG for potential contacts... what a coincidence!


    Hi do you have my current details? I will pm you..

    Or would if you had room.
  • LydiaJ
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    Nikkster
    So sorry to hear that. Wish there was something I could do to help. If you think of anything I could do, or if you'd appreciate a visit or something, please say.
    Sending thoughts and hugs and prayers.
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  • Nikkster
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    edited 23 August 2017 at 7:07PM
    I'd better clear my pm box!

    Done - sorry LIR!

    Thanks Lydia. I'm still trying to get my head around it all really. For now positive vibes are perfect. Thank you!
  • Masomnia
    Masomnia Posts: 19,506 Forumite
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    edited 23 August 2017 at 7:11PM
    Oh Nikkster :(

    If it's employment law I can recommend people in Inner Herts/North London, let me know if that's what you're after.

    Otherwise vibes and dodgy hugs will have to do :grouphug:
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  • Nikkster
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    Cheers Mas! No, my employer is being incredibly supportive I'm delighted to say. More clinical negligence sadly...

    Always up for a dodgy hug :D
  • PasturesNew
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    nikkster wrote: »
    ...
    I have ....
    :(

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