Jan McNulty Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Am I missing something here? I only found a few comments, largely about unwanted side-effects I can't now find the very long one that nearly made me choke with laughter. Porthesia, is it still on your bookmarked page? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi'smom Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I can't now find the very long one that nearly made me choke with laughter. Porthesia, is it still on your bookmarked page? Is this the one Janet? http://www.amazon.com/review/R3FTHSH0UNRHOH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Thanks mimi'smom. I've just reread it and am chuckling anew! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Oh boy, laughing that hard was really painful - and now I've got to go to bed on top of that But thanks, now I see what you all mean! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Random acts of kindness from people you've never met. Thank you - you know who you are!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Lovely surprise at work today - I was given a box of chocolates 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-26504109 Thought this rather a heart warming little story! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjuli_Bai Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 I am sitting here soaking up the bliss of a day without a plan - no appointment - no where I have to be or thing I have to do. Love it. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 I got the washing dry in the sunshine today 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 That is a huge achievement any week in this benighted country, Taxi! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Well... I did have to wait for the fog to lift first 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 It's been clearing....coming back again....clearing ...coming back again but now definitely back for the night over hear in Saltdean near Brighton!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porthesia Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 (edited) I have a job!! Only for three months but I am so excited - mainly about the money - it will pay for dd's accommodation for a few months. I have signed up with two more agencies and had interviews for permanent and temporary jobs and I really thought I had blown this one as well as the others but I start on Monday so not going to be around as much. Happy, happy, happy - well happy about the money, not happy about being absent from here! edited for clarification Edited March 22, 2014 by porthesia 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanprincess Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 Lovely news Porthesia, congrats on getting the job x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porthesia Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Ha into my third week. It is such a boring, boring, boring job, but have had my first pay cheque!! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 How did I miss this? Congratulations, porthesia. It may be boring - but it can always lead on to better things. I have a friend who, after struggling to bring up 3 children on her own - her husband being dead - has gone back to work and slogged away diligently at some uninspiring telesales job or something for several years, with horrendous long hours, but a few months ago she actually got promoted to management and is back on hours which actually allow her to lead some kind of life 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porthesia Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Hi alison It is a temporary role and does not exist as a permanent role - data entry and 3 of us to complete the task in 10 weeks. We are all bored out of our brains but grateful for the (albeit small) monetary reward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Oh well, I suppose it's something to add to your transferable skills set: data entry, the ability to withstand being bored out of your skulls, and still showing up on time on a daily basis (I trust) and putting the work in. It's more than some people would manage in those circumstances. Who knows, even that might lead to something, somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porthesia Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Well you never know Alison, and it would be very convenient if something did turn up as it is very close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porthesia Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 The peace and quiet we now enjoy since the bird can't sit on the chimney and chuck bits of stick down at us and shout at us whilst doing it. Bliss 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porthesia Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Actually, don't miss the stick throwing, but I do miss hearing the bird now. I'm so contrary 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Sunny days!! And Robins!! The weather here has been glorious the past week now with full on sun every day. It's lovely sitting in the garden and listening to our very friendly robin singing his heart out at the moment. We've seen two together so I think has found a mate at last so must be singing to defend a near by nest site though not in my hedge this time. Yesterday afternoon I walked from Saltdean to Ovingdean......where there is a little cafe on the walkway and had a cup of tea on the beach........first time this season......and that always feels special.....I went in for a paddle......water absolutely freezing of course but was immersing my ankles deliberately for about 15 mins to see if first sea and then sun can move my ankle forward a bit(sorry to keep going on about my injury) There wasn't anybody swimming yesterday........it would have been like swimming in a fresh mountain stream though for those who can take this!!! Anyway a little taste of summer not quite t-shirt weather but nice not to have to wear a coat at least. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anjuli_Bai Posted May 6, 2014 Author Share Posted May 6, 2014 Sometimes it is the small things which make us happy. Several years ago a book I wrote was serialized and published online. As the years went by the publisher upgraded the site and software and in the process much was lost by the server. Well, it seems now that the book serialization has been recovered online - I've always had it in WORD and hard copy, but it was fun to see it again at the old site.. YEA!! Here is the poem I wrote on the opening page for "Reluctant Martyr": My life was lived between the sleeps Asked, one gives, one sows, one reaps Sowing, reaping, bargains and barter Yes, I answered, but as a reluctant martyr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 The flowers we are seeing emerge in our new garden and adding to them. I am buying old English flowers and shrubs and have found the Crocus website to be so good. They are fast with their deliveries and their plants are strong, healthy and take well to their new homes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimi66 Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 A surprise breakfast in bed! OK, just a couple of croissants and espresso on a tray, but served up by my hubby, complete with my favourite sunday paper...bliss... I can certainly get used to this... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legseleven Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Green and Black's milk chocolate. Or should I say manna from heaven. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 They also make a very nice hot chocolate powder!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Where did you find that, Lin? Waitrose used to do a very god one but they no longer make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan McNulty Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 I've seen it in Tesco's and Waitrose. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Sorry Fiz only just seen your post here .....yes Waitrose do it or did until very recently.....I'll look on Friday!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Thank you, dear Lin.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAB Posted June 3, 2014 Share Posted June 3, 2014 Holidays!!! Only 90 hours to go before I board the plane 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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