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humptydumptybits

pollypenny wrote: »

Burberry is a dirty word in many Welsh households. They closed their factory in Treorchy to transfer the work to China, yet trade on a reputation for British design and quality.

Didn't realise that, so not a popular choice in Wales then.

humptydumptybits

candygirl wrote: »

Thanks hun.We've always said 2nd cousins, so weren't far off :rotfl:

My family are Irish and can tell you the exact connection people have, I don't know if that is an Irish thing but I do know people have looked at my oddly if I say something like, "He is my third cousin twice removed."

lessonlearned

pollypenny wrote: »

Burberry is a dirty word in many Welsh households. They closed their factory in Treorchy to transfer the work to China, yet trade on a reputation for British design and quality.

I'm afraid the same as many others.

On our trip yesterday My dil and her sister wanted to know the background story to Chatsworth and all the pretty towns we drove through to get there.

Our area used to be at the heart of the textile industry, in our case lace, hosiery and knitwear. Cotton came mainly from Lancashire where the climate was more suitable.

But it's not just Lancashire that lost their cotton, we've lost the lot. All the mills are now idle and have been turned into shopping villages. All the factory shops are gone.

The only truly British manufacturer ileft in our area that I know of is David Knieper, knitwear and lingerie.

Such a waste. They had a skilled and willing workforce who took pride in what they produced and they just tossed them aside.

I'm sure the same can be said for many trades and industries throughout the U.K.

Maman.....glad to know our thread is on trend. Nice to know we are topical and relevant.....and that we aren't just a bunch of dinosaurs. Lol.

Wednesday2000

I am really pleased with how nice the black and white dress looks now it is black and red. My husband said I looked nice today too.

I just went to feed the birds and buy a few things from the shop.

I am really tired as I went to bed about 3 last night. I had to cancel my GP appointment this morning. It's a shame as I was telling Candygirl how good looking he is! Lol.

I think I might get back into bed for a nap. Why not?:D

chanie wrote: »

Wednesday like sugar, I live in South London. In fact, I have a relative who lives near Brockwell PRk.

I lived in Lewisham too.

maman wrote: »

After reading chanie's post I read my newspaper this morning and this was the opening paragraph in the fashion section:

You used to be able to set your watch by fashion trends. Like German trains, they would arrive on time and leave shortly after, making room for a new batch that looked entirely different. However, in these straitened, sustainable and post-Marie Kondo times our wardrobes don’t work that way any more. Instead, trends are more like British trains: they hang around indefinitely, reach capacity, then suddenly change direction.

I was so pleased that a newspaper that is usually urging people to buy ridiculously expensive stuff just because it's new and fashionable is taking note of how people are genuinely feeling. Of course we could have written it or they could have picked up the vibes from our thread.:D So we've got mse, decluttering and the environment working against consumerism. I'm delighted. :T

:T That is brilliant.

candygirl

Oh no re the doc WEDNESDAY, did you get glammed up specially too? :rotfl:

chanie

Maman I enjoyed your little article snippet. The British Train analogy made me laugh, but is spot on. I know that the fashion world has been trying to kill off skinny jeans for a few years now, but consumers are having none of it.

I was talking to Dsis about Christmas and she said that she hasnt bought much yet as she is stuck for ideas. Her eldest two are teenagers and they want clothes, but are going to wait for the sales, to make their money go further.

silvasava

Just had a quick look in my local CS after I dropped off some bits. A new paperback for me and a beautiful Van Heusen unworn red tartan shirt for DH for £2.00 - so that's his Christmas Eve shirt sorted lol!
So many of the CS have really nice clothes as I think most of us now prefer to recycle where possible & local selling sites have some great bargains too. I do think people are waking up to reusing and recycling at last.
I'm another one who doesn't do presents that have to be dusted and tbh I wouldn't thank you for one either! My secret santa gifts are always something edible or drinkable!

Wednesday2000

candygirl wrote: »

Oh no re the doc WEDNESDAY, did you get glammed up specially too? :rotfl:

That was why I picked out the dress.:o:D

I was going to give him a Christmas card too. When you go there at Christmas his room is full of cards, presents and flowers from his (I assume, mainly female) patients.:rotfl:

pollypenny

humptydumptybits wrote: »

My family are Irish and can tell you the exact connection people have, I don't know if that is an Irish thing but I do know people have looked at my oddly if I say something like, "He is my third cousin twice removed."

In South Wales we acknowledge those who are 'belonging'.

moneyistooshorttomention

pollypenny wrote: »

In South Wales we acknowledge those who are 'belonging'.

Do you mean a relative of some description (if rather far removed)?

Admits to getting rather confused re the whole second cousin, third cousin, etc - as the nearest connection that gets highlighted in my family is "cousin" or "stepchild" basically.