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As predicted Mar . I thought you'd have the RV collecting the empty cake tins in anticipation of Lindas BeRo baking day .
Glad the furry purry goddess still rules the house . Is your arm still confined ? Between us both we wont be much use should the tumbrels roll and we need to whip out the knitting .
polly xIt is better to light a single candle than to curse the darkness.
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I can make tablet too Mar. My mum and gran were from Glasgow
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Yes you would, as the tumbrils roll past you can tie your poor injured shoulders together and like in a three legged race, knit on whilst cackling and smoking your pipes with your two good hands and arms, mind you'd need good long needles wouldn't you?0
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I can imagine Mars uk tour of the tablet makers as I type .
pollyIt is better to light a single candle than to curse the darkness.
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Lyn I'm a leftie and I think Mar is too . It's my left shoulder that has the problem so we could end up tied up in knots following your guidance and I'm not talking wool .
pollyIt is better to light a single candle than to curse the darkness.
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I'd like to be the fly on the wall watching you both try it though! xxx.
Am I rotten or am I really really rotten? I think I am xxx.0 -
I aint going to be a test case for anyones amusement ! I dare you and HWKs to try it instead . :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:
polly xIt is better to light a single candle than to curse the darkness.
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He's more than a foot taller than I am, that is asking the impossible, he can fit me under his arm!0
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anyone know what would pick me up I just like a wet rag. I was going to wash the kitchen and bathroom floors today but I have not had the energy.
DD and DGS are coming on Tuesday.0 -
Well that would be even more amusing " evil cackle "
polly xIt is better to light a single candle than to curse the darkness.
There but for fortune go you and I.0
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