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

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  • michaels
    michaels Posts: 29,172 Forumite
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    LydiaJ wrote: »
    Have we got any Nice Teenagers getting A-level results today?

    Nope but for the last 3 weeks we have lived on the world's quietest road but this morning their was activity again (we have a school on the road).

    NP design question.

    We are decorating the stairs and upstairs corridor. Walls are all white, skirtings and banisters are black gloss. Old doors are white gloss, new doors are brown stained wood. Downstairs hall has large white floor tiles.

    What colour carpet for the stairs and landing? White would work except given the traffic I don't think it would stay beautiful and unmarked for long. Not really keen on black, I think it would be overpowering. Would a black and white and grey pattern work?
    I think....
  • michaels
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    edited 17 August 2017 at 11:18AM
    Googling there seems to be a huge risk of anything patterned looking extremely busy. Even something as simple as this looks pretty strident:
    images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTgTRWymxZl55-mROlyTnY_5WQsaqMwUKxqrbYgTd10y6vrYY3eSQ

    Some possibles:
    carpet-ideas-for-your-living-room-black-white-carpet-living-room-black-living-room-carpet-l-a6015bacabf284dd.jpg

    466e114ff2a6aedaa445e64fae590a7f--striped-carpet-stairs-striped-carpets.jpg

    b7e83d108ea8941888813f00e9e12fb3--living-room-carpet-grey-living-rooms.jpg
    I think....
  • Pyxis
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  • PasturesNew
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    I have stripey.... they are nice, strangely. If asked before I had them ... they weren't on my radar.

    I'd definitely have stripey again.
  • CKhalvashi
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    edited 18 August 2017 at 6:56AM
    LydiaJ wrote: »
    Have we got any Nice Teenagers getting A-level results today?

    Not this year.

    My Cypriot friend has been admitted to Leeds College of Music though :)

    Sorry I've not been around recently, I will catch up later on. I need to get some 'proper food' shortly (rather than living on coffee) then I'm finishing for the day.

    Please don't quote below, will delete later:

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  • michaels
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    MyHermes have apparently delivered our package to a safe place - 'an outbuilding' - the only outbuilding we have is the shed at the bottom of the garden which is not at all accessible without climbing over at least 2 neighbour's fences :eek:
    I think....
  • vivatifosi
    vivatifosi Posts: 18,746 Forumite
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    Wow, brilliant news! A fantastic comment from the tutor and justification of all those years you've kept going, in spite of being told if wasn't possible.

    Ever thought about writing a book?
    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.
  • ivyleaf
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    Oh Sue, how lovely :):):) Huge Well Done to him:T :j :beer: and huge Well Done to you as well!

    michaels I hope you manage to track down your package!
    I like the mottled carpet best, but the stripes are nice too.
  • SingleSue
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    vivatifosi wrote: »
    Wow, brilliant news! A fantastic comment from the tutor and justification of all those years you've kept going, in spite of being told if wasn't possible.

    Ever thought about writing a book?

    I actually started writing one a while back, must get back to it!
    We made it! All three boys have graduated, it's been hard work but it shows there is a possibility of a chance of normal (ish) life after a diagnosis (or two) of ASD. It's not been the easiest route but I am so glad I ignored everything and everyone and did my own therapies with them.
    Eldests' EDS diagnosis 4.5.10, mine 13.1.11 eekk - now having fun and games as a wheelchair user.
  • ukmaggie45
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    Hearty congratulations to your son, Sue. :beer: :j :T :)

    And hugs to you too, you never gave up. :) :A :)

    I rather lost track of where he hopes to go? I'm sure he'll do brilliantly wherever it is. :)

    Hugs from Bwltchtocyn.
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