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rexory
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The words "lunatics" and "asylum" come to mind!
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Nunc Dimittis
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Originally posted by Rowen:
Brassie for a few short days
Does that mean you are wearing a bra(ssiere) for afew short days? ![[Razz]](tongue.gif)
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Nunc Dimittis
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Originally posted by rexory:
The words "lunatics" and "asylum" come to mind!
The best thing that could happen to that man is if he choked on his 500g TBone steak...
Otherwise we run the risk of choking on him.
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bib
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Grateful thanks to those shipmates who have been upholding me in prayer during my recent surgery. Despite it being a traumatic experience I can truly say that I felt as though I was being supported by angels - an amazing feeling.
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Lothlorien
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Originally posted by bib:
Grateful thanks to those shipmates who have been upholding me in prayer during my recent surgery. Despite it being a traumatic experience I can truly say that I felt as though I was being supported by angels - an amazing feeling.
Hi Bib,
I felt like that many years ago when I had a lengthy stay after surgery.
Hope all goes well with your recovery.
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Cryptic
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Originally posted by Nunc Dimittis:
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Originally posted by rexory:
The words "lunatics" and "asylum" come to mind!
The best thing that could happen to that man is if he choked on his 500g TBone steak...
Otherwise we run the risk of choking on him.
I'm really surprised how quickly this story has feded from the press. I would have thought that this would have stirred up the media crazies a bit more. Maybe I'm taking notice of the wrong media?
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Banner Lady
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So my sister in the Never Never sends me money to buy something for our aged p. for Mother's Day. I ask Mater what she wants. "Oh, I'd like a blue cardigan coat with pockets please," she replies."But not too heavy."
I enquire what kind of shops might sell such a rare item, and after much searching find JUST THE THING at a well-known on-line emporium. It promptly arrived today, and I ripped open the package to discover the perfect coat - IN THE WRONG COLOUR. It was a packing room mistake, as the order enclosed clearly specifies blue. Phone enquiries reveal that while they DID have the blue one when I ordered, now it is all sold out, and the line discontinued.
They are quite happy to refund me the money, but now I am disappointed, my sister is disappointed, my mother will be disappointed, and I still have to find the elusive 'ruby slippers'.
![[Waterworks]](graemlins/bawling.gif)
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Cryptic
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That's a bugger BL. Online shopping is great until it goes wrong, then the whole contact the vendor/return the item/wait for re-postage etc usually misses the event.
Mrs Cryptic has just called me to say that out credit card bill has arrived and oh joy, it appears that the card has been skimmed and there is $1000 worth of fraudulent purchases on it. ![[Mad]](angryfire.gif)
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Lothlorien
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Originally posted by Cryptic:
That's a bugger BL. Online shopping is great until it goes wrong, then the whole contact the vendor/return the item/wait for re-postage etc usually misses the event.
Mrs Cryptic has just called me to say that out credit card bill has arrived and oh joy, it appears that the card has been skimmed and there is $1000 worth of fraudulent purchases on it.
You might find , as we did several years ago, that someone had run up $6000 (!!) on our account with phone calls to very dodgy numbers. This was before internet shopping or bill paying so we had no idea how they obtained number. We weren't out of pocket and bank called police too. No idea of final result.
That amount was spent in two days. My mind boggles.
[ 02. May 2012, 07:31: Message edited by: Lothlorien ]
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Evensong
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Originally posted by bib:
Grateful thanks to those shipmates who have been upholding me in prayer during my recent surgery. Despite it being a traumatic experience I can truly say that I felt as though I was being supported by angels - an amazing feeling.
Best wishes for your recovery bib. ![[Votive]](graemlins/votive.gif)
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Originally posted by Cryptic:
Mrs Cryptic has just called me to say that out credit card bill has arrived and oh joy, it appears that the card has been skimmed and there is $1000 worth of fraudulent purchases on it.
We were recently scammed on our credit card.
The bank had a very competent system of refunds for scams. They were very obliging.
Hope yours are too.
Once had about $600 scammed off our internet bill for a porno website in Sweden.
Got it all back from the telephone/internet ombudsman. Located the virus - sent it off and bob was your uncle.
As for your resident Zappa. Sounds like Clairvoyants?? They cost the earth...
p.s. Had an archdeacon from NZ visit us today at college. Asked her if she knew you. ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
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rexory
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...and did she admit it?
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Patdys
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Originally posted by Zappa:
When we were at St Myopia's on the Swamp we put an initerant person up for two nights in the parish office spare room. We forgot about phones. He ran up $4500 chat line calls while he was there.
Since the Heavs in the parish already thought I was incompetent that added grist to their mill.
How did you get them to believe it was an itinerant homeless person...
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Cryptic
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Bank have been extremely helpful and efficient in processing our claim, cancelling cards and organising new cards. We have our suspicions about one dodgy transaction that has led to the theft of our details, but it's a bit hard to raise alarms without solid evidence. The whole episode will cost us nothing in money, but the pain-in-the-arse value is huge, we we use our cards for just about everything so that we only have to pay one bill a month. Also have to change direct debits from insurance, health fund etc.
I shouldn't complain too much really, I've had several credit cards since I started work in the early 80's (Bankcard with $500 credit - woo hoo!) and this is the first problem ever.
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Galloping Granny
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Originally posted by Banner Lady:
So my sister in the Never Never sends me money to buy something for our aged p. for Mother's Day. I ask Mater what she wants. "Oh, I'd like a blue cardigan coat with pockets please," she replies."But not too heavy."
I enquire what kind of shops might sell such a rare item, and after much searching find JUST THE THING at a well-known on-line emporium. It promptly arrived today, and I ripped open the package to discover the perfect coat - IN THE WRONG COLOUR. It was a packing room mistake, as the order enclosed clearly specifies blue. Phone enquiries reveal that while they DID have the blue one when I ordered, now it is all sold out, and the line discontinued.
They are quite happy to refund me the money, but now I am disappointed, my sister is disappointed, my mother will be disappointed, and I still have to find the elusive 'ruby slippers'.
On-line shopping, yes...
From a clothing site where I've bought nice things, I ordered, after a lot of thought, an attractive shirt. Tossed up over two sizes and decided to go for the larger to be on the safe side. They sent the next larger size, having run out of the one I ordered. Haven't dared try it on yet, but I guess at best it may be charmingly flowing.
As for the gadgets-plus catalogues, which come up with some duds and some very useful stuff. I ordered a pair of shoes: 'Feather Soft Walkers'. The size is correct but one is very comfortable; the other too narrow across the toes. Excruciating.
I should send them back but the time and effort dismays me. And as they arrived while I was away it may be too late, so maybe the Op Shop will get them. $34.90 + p&p.
At my age I should have known better than to buy shoes untried.
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Lothlorien
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On-line shopping, yes...
Tell me about it. Several emails over ten days and I think I'm getting a replacement. Have bought shirts from these people before. They sell online and at outlets. Superb quality and fit, extremely well sewn.
So I ordered a fourth shirt, not cheap but will last forever or just about. Unwearably tight across front. Armholes centimetres smaller than other shirts, sleeves like a lycra suit. Cuffs can't be buttoned as they are 6 cm smaller. Very uncomfortable. The strangest thing was that it was 12 cm longer than the three I already have.
Someone finally suggested that the designer took out some fullness. They can't seem to see the measurements are up the creek. I detailed the new one and an older one.
I think they will send a replacement but this one looks as if they used up the last of what was cut out, regardless of whether it was all the same size, it was made to fit. Still very good workmanship but unwearable.
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Galloping Granny
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Can anyone over the Ditch help me?
I heard a hymn on TV's Praise Be of which the first line was 'If You can use the Church'. All I could catch from the introduction was that it was written by someone in Canberra. From what I heard, the words might make interesting reading in our quarterly church newsletter/magazine, which I'm currently putting together.
If anyone has the words, could you send them to me?
GG
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Huia
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GG Google that phrase, and about 5 or so enties down there's a PDF. Scroll down to near the end and there it is.
Huia
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Huia
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Sorry, I should have tried this first. Check your PMs GG.
I don't quite know where that PDF came from, but it has a lot we sing in it.
Yay, one more of the major streets in the one way system is open ![[Yipee]](graemlins/spin.gif) It means I no longer have to ride on the footpath northwards on a street that goes southwards. I hate breaking rules, beside there are so many inconsiderate pedestrians
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Galloping Granny
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Originally posted by Huia:
Sorry, I should have tried this first. Check your PMs GG.
I don't quite know where that PDF came from, but it has a lot we sing in it.
Yay, one more of the major streets in the one way system is open It means I no longer have to ride on the footpath northwards on a street that goes southwards. I hate breaking rules, beside there are so many inconsiderate pedestrians
Checked and replied – many thanks. That was quick!
GG
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Lothlorien
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Advance notice for Sydney people.
Bishop Kay Goldsworthy will be preaching at St Docs next week, 13/5. We start at 9:30, but you would need a few minutes for parking.
I have a Mothers Day luncheon at my place but will put time back a bit because I intend to be there.
GeeD and Cryptic would feel at home, although we are less formal than SJKS. Lots to look at for those from different traditions.
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rexory
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+Kay is good value, but don't say I told you so. Anonymity is good, too!
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Lothlorien
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Originally posted by rexory:
+Kay is good value, but don't say I told you so. Anonymity is good, too!
Wink, wink, nudge, nudge, point taken.
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rexory
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Originally posted by Zappa:
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Originally posted by rexory:
Anonymity is good, too!
What's it worth, bro ... ?
Got no money! Do your worst
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Cryptic
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Would love to be there Loth, but I'm on duty with the munchkins next Sunday (but 9.30am is attractive because it mean's a sleep in). I don't know whay i ever agreed to do a job that needs me to be in the city ay 9.00am on a freezing Sunday morning!
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Banner Lady
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At home today waiting for tradies. Hoping the side of the loungeroom will be re-doored and bookcases built in before family arrive in two weeks time from both the north and south of Australia.
I DO believe in miracles, I DO, I DO!
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Banner Lady
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Well, the day has come and gone without tradies appearing.
On the plus side, we've had time to organize doors, door furniture, skip and strip the rooms.
Tomorrow, they tell us. Manana, manana...
meh.... ![[Disappointed]](graemlins/disappointed.gif)
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Mr Curly
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Originally posted by Mullygrub:
Hi friends -- has been a while!
UNDERSTATEMENT!
Welcome back, from he was called Brains back when you were called St Stevie (I think?)
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Mullygrub
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Dude! That's an impressive memory on ya, there!
Nice to *see* you again
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Banner Lady
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Hi Mulli - glad to see you've emerged from the study!
Chez Banner has been ringing to the sound of buzz saws today...and much space has been created:yipee:
Meanwhile I got to go the hairdresser and then have a long lunch with a friend. Hoping order will emerge from the chaos soon. Stay tuned...
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Woo Hoo, Welcome back Mullygrub
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Clarence
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Lovely to see you here Mullygrub!
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Mullygrub
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Originally posted by Gwai:
Ah, I see you did find the thread before I read your PM. Well, hello here too!
Indeedy. I thought I deleted the PM though, so as not to bother you! Oh dear. Out of practise, it would seem.
Spankee, all
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Lothlorien
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Originally posted by Patdys:
free in 22 hrs.
I'm too old for exams.
Hope all goes well, Patdys. I was always too old for exams. However, my life seems to suggest otherwise.
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Mr Curly
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Went to a housewarming/50th party last night. Mrs C introduced herself in a group, and some one asked "Is you husband a Mr Curly by chance?"
I did one year of high school with this guy in 1975 before moving to Perf. Chatted for half an hour - fun but weird.
Not, just tired.
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