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I have some lovely flowers here, courtesy of DH - now, where did that Vase go?
If your dog thinks you're the best, don't seek a second opinion.;)11 -
There's a vase going spare here on the Fence Wolfie. However I like you too much too inflict it on you. For a little vase from the Ming Dynasty it's very loud and is now resorting to veiled threats combined with plans to behave better.You'd be better with a few empty jam jars than the dreaded Ming.Hope the appts went or go well. Take care both of you.pollyxxIt is better to light a single candle than to curse the darkness.
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Excuse me dear - I do not get out of bed or off this fence for anything less than a full-scale designer florist arrangement. I am not an average working vase!LameWolf said:I have some lovely flowers here, courtesy of DH - now, where did that Vase go?
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Not working in any capacity whatsoever, from what I've heard.
I believe that friends are quiet angels
Who lift us to our feet when our wings
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Oh, I forgot...........
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An honest confession is good for the soul - but probably bad for the reputation.I believe that friends are quiet angels
Who lift us to our feet when our wings
Have trouble remembering how to fly.12 -
Isn't an "honest confession" tautology? I mean, if it was dishonest, it wouldn't actually be a confession.
(I'll get my coat)If your dog thinks you're the best, don't seek a second opinion.;)10 -
tautology - learn a lot on this thread even if there is a question of sanity at times - well - often.
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Last of the spiders finished and packed away in the makes bag.
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@Florenceem there's no question of sanity whatsoever; I've been totally barking for many years. If your dog thinks you're the best, don't seek a second opinion.;)8
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I don't make these things up, you know! I simply copy them down.
But you are absolutely right LW, tautology it is. Although if you were sufficiently martyr-minded you could confess to something that you hadn't done, which would presumably be a dishonest confession.
I think I will stop while I still imagine that I'm ahead.
I'm running late......
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Remember, that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.I believe that friends are quiet angels
Who lift us to our feet when our wings
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I finished the baby blanket last night...
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