Bloody hell did the heat kill ya all off!!!
Dec 28th 2003, 12:31 pm
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Bloody hell did the heat kill ya all off!!!
Got back, heat nearly knocked us out as we walked out of the airport, is that what happened to the rest of you?
Forum is a bit dull, what happened?
I'll liven it up, once I ring the humidity out of me hair, and have a bit more time.
UK was brill really, lots of things to appreciate once you have been away for a spell. Must say we feel a bit like we have landed on Mars being back, its so quiet, too quiet really, cant sleep
no jetlag as we had whole rows of seats to sleep on from Singapore to Bris.
Word of warning for those about to travel, the planes are horribly full of people with full blown flu, I'm not kidding, kids in front of us should have been in hospital! If I had had a mask it would have been on! Cant work out why people travel like that, everyone on plane complaining.
More later, horribly homesick dotty, wishing like hell I was back in the madhouse UK, now wheres me duty free
Forum is a bit dull, what happened?I'll liven it up, once I ring the humidity out of me hair, and have a bit more time.
UK was brill really, lots of things to appreciate once you have been away for a spell. Must say we feel a bit like we have landed on Mars being back, its so quiet, too quiet really, cant sleep
no jetlag as we had whole rows of seats to sleep on from Singapore to Bris.
Word of warning for those about to travel, the planes are horribly full of people with full blown flu, I'm not kidding, kids in front of us should have been in hospital! If I had had a mask it would have been on! Cant work out why people travel like that, everyone on plane complaining.
More later, horribly homesick dotty, wishing like hell I was back in the madhouse UK, now wheres me duty free
Dec 28th 2003, 12:34 pm
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Welcome back dotty!
Check out gld posts. Guy seems pretty thick skinned
Check out gld posts. Guy seems pretty thick skinned
Dec 28th 2003, 12:41 pm
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Re: Bloody hell did the heat kill ya all off!!!
Originally posted by dotty
Got back, heat nearly knocked us out as we walked out of the airport, is that what happened to the rest of you? Forum is a bit dull, what happened?
I'll liven it up, once I ring the humidity out of me hair, and have a bit more time.
UK was brill really, lots of things to appreciate once you have been away for a spell. Must say we feel a bit like we have landed on Mars being back, its so quiet, too quiet really, cant sleep
no jetlag as we had whole rows of seats to sleep on from Singapore to Bris.
Word of warning for those about to travel, the planes are horribly full of people with full blown flu, I'm not kidding, kids in front of us should have been in hospital! If I had had a mask it would have been on! Cant work out why people travel like that, everyone on plane complaining.
More later, horribly homesick dotty, wishing like hell I was back in the madhouse UK, now wheres me duty free
Got back, heat nearly knocked us out as we walked out of the airport, is that what happened to the rest of you?
Forum is a bit dull, what happened?I'll liven it up, once I ring the humidity out of me hair, and have a bit more time.
UK was brill really, lots of things to appreciate once you have been away for a spell. Must say we feel a bit like we have landed on Mars being back, its so quiet, too quiet really, cant sleep
no jetlag as we had whole rows of seats to sleep on from Singapore to Bris.
Word of warning for those about to travel, the planes are horribly full of people with full blown flu, I'm not kidding, kids in front of us should have been in hospital! If I had had a mask it would have been on! Cant work out why people travel like that, everyone on plane complaining.
More later, horribly homesick dotty, wishing like hell I was back in the madhouse UK, now wheres me duty free
nice to have you back. Other warning for those travelling is a new case of SARS in China.
Dec 28th 2003, 1:25 pm
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Re: Bloody hell did the heat kill ya all off!!!
Originally posted by dotty
Got back, heat nearly knocked us out as we walked out of the airport, is that what happened to the rest of you? Forum is a bit dull, what happened?
Got back, heat nearly knocked us out as we walked out of the airport, is that what happened to the rest of you?
Forum is a bit dull, what happened?
It's soooo boring on here!
Geez, now I finally have time to be on here (not bosses time!) and there's nearly noone here!
Somtimes over christmas an hour or more went by with not one person posting. Truly amazing!!
Dec 28th 2003, 2:40 pm
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Hi Dotty
I read a great post from you a few weeks ago about how you were loving your stay in the Malverns. Aren't they beautiful? The whole area around there is stunning for scenery isn't it? The quaint little tea rooms and little Olde Worlde shops are fab. They're only a short ride away from us and I see the hills from my bedroom window every day when it's clear (the sky...not my windows!Mind you, they're usually mucky!) At night, when they're all lit up it looks like a thousand twinkling golden stars! Gawd...I'm pathetic!!
Glad you had a good time and welcome back!
I read a great post from you a few weeks ago about how you were loving your stay in the Malverns. Aren't they beautiful? The whole area around there is stunning for scenery isn't it? The quaint little tea rooms and little Olde Worlde shops are fab. They're only a short ride away from us and I see the hills from my bedroom window every day when it's clear (the sky...not my windows!Mind you, they're usually mucky!) At night, when they're all lit up it looks like a thousand twinkling golden stars! Gawd...I'm pathetic!!
Glad you had a good time and welcome back!
Dec 28th 2003, 4:08 pm
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Dotty, are you daft as a brush or what? The Malverns are lovely to look at, the pubs maybe good, but what are you alluding to that you appreciate after you've been away awhile?
Uncommercialised Britain, happy smiling faces, welcoming people, easy parking, fantastic shopping in Warwick House and the other 10 shops, no snobbery. If you'd landed in Malvern as an outsider expecting to fit in - come on, Brisbane is a piece of cake.
Uncommercialised Britain, happy smiling faces, welcoming people, easy parking, fantastic shopping in Warwick House and the other 10 shops, no snobbery. If you'd landed in Malvern as an outsider expecting to fit in - come on, Brisbane is a piece of cake.
Dec 28th 2003, 4:11 pm
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Re: Bloody hell did the heat kill ya all off!!!
Originally posted by dotty
Got back, heat nearly knocked us out as we walked out of the airport, is that what happened to the rest of you? Forum is a bit dull, what happened?
I'll liven it up, once I ring the humidity out of me hair, and have a bit more time.
UK was brill really, lots of things to appreciate once you have been away for a spell. Must say we feel a bit like we have landed on Mars being back, its so quiet, too quiet really, cant sleep
no jetlag as we had whole rows of seats to sleep on from Singapore to Bris.
Word of warning for those about to travel, the planes are horribly full of people with full blown flu, I'm not kidding, kids in front of us should have been in hospital! If I had had a mask it would have been on! Cant work out why people travel like that, everyone on plane complaining.
More later, horribly homesick dotty, wishing like hell I was back in the madhouse UK, now wheres me duty free
Got back, heat nearly knocked us out as we walked out of the airport, is that what happened to the rest of you?
Forum is a bit dull, what happened?I'll liven it up, once I ring the humidity out of me hair, and have a bit more time.
UK was brill really, lots of things to appreciate once you have been away for a spell. Must say we feel a bit like we have landed on Mars being back, its so quiet, too quiet really, cant sleep
no jetlag as we had whole rows of seats to sleep on from Singapore to Bris.
Word of warning for those about to travel, the planes are horribly full of people with full blown flu, I'm not kidding, kids in front of us should have been in hospital! If I had had a mask it would have been on! Cant work out why people travel like that, everyone on plane complaining.
More later, horribly homesick dotty, wishing like hell I was back in the madhouse UK, now wheres me duty free
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Dec 28th 2003, 7:29 pm
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Hiya Dotty
Glad to hear you had a great holiday. Was a bit concerned about the flu business on the plane though as the last time we went my youngest went down with a severe type of pneumonia the last time.
We are due to fly on 17 Jan. Please keep us updated on the Sars outbreak Donna.
Thanks
Debs
Glad to hear you had a great holiday. Was a bit concerned about the flu business on the plane though as the last time we went my youngest went down with a severe type of pneumonia the last time.
We are due to fly on 17 Jan. Please keep us updated on the Sars outbreak Donna.
Thanks
Debs
Dec 28th 2003, 7:47 pm
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Welcome home Dotty; glad you had a good time. Think most of them are still recovering from a good Christmas, thats why its so quiet round here! Attempts to liven the place up are falling flat cos theres no-one out there to talk to!!
Dec 28th 2003, 7:48 pm
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Re: Bloody hell did the heat kill ya all off!!!
Originally posted by dotty
Got back, heat nearly knocked us out as we walked out of the airport, is that what happened to the rest of you? Forum is a bit dull, what happened?
I'll liven it up, once I ring the humidity out of me hair, and have a bit more time.
UK was brill really, lots of things to appreciate once you have been away for a spell. Must say we feel a bit like we have landed on Mars being back, its so quiet, too quiet really, cant sleep
no jetlag as we had whole rows of seats to sleep on from Singapore to Bris.
Word of warning for those about to travel, the planes are horribly full of people with full blown flu, I'm not kidding, kids in front of us should have been in hospital! If I had had a mask it would have been on! Cant work out why people travel like that, everyone on plane complaining.
More later, horribly homesick dotty, wishing like hell I was back in the madhouse UK, now wheres me duty free
Got back, heat nearly knocked us out as we walked out of the airport, is that what happened to the rest of you?
Forum is a bit dull, what happened?I'll liven it up, once I ring the humidity out of me hair, and have a bit more time.
UK was brill really, lots of things to appreciate once you have been away for a spell. Must say we feel a bit like we have landed on Mars being back, its so quiet, too quiet really, cant sleep
no jetlag as we had whole rows of seats to sleep on from Singapore to Bris.
Word of warning for those about to travel, the planes are horribly full of people with full blown flu, I'm not kidding, kids in front of us should have been in hospital! If I had had a mask it would have been on! Cant work out why people travel like that, everyone on plane complaining.
More later, horribly homesick dotty, wishing like hell I was back in the madhouse UK, now wheres me duty free
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/3351945.stm
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Dec 28th 2003, 8:11 pm
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Ooh Bondipom you're on form today!
(been the mainstay of the place over Christmas too, haven't you! cheers for all the hard work and attention!!)
(been the mainstay of the place over Christmas too, haven't you! cheers for all the hard work and attention!!)
Dec 28th 2003, 8:15 pm
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Hiya BP and Polly
Hope that you had a lovely Christmas. Poll - when are you starting your new job?
happy new year
Hope that you had a lovely Christmas. Poll - when are you starting your new job?
happy new year
Dec 28th 2003, 8:28 pm
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Back to the grindstone next Monday morning Debsy, (5th Jan!!).
Christmas was odd - I seem to be marrying into a family that just uses it as an excuse for a large meal, eaten at maximum speed, rapid ripping open & throwing aside of presents (so you don't know who got what or whether they liked it!), and then leave for home, all within 4 hours.
MIL has gone home after repeatedly telling me I should be getting stressed about my wedding - seems to be missing the point that half the idea of a low-key wedding is to reduce the stress levels!
Funniest pressie - MIL gave me some writing paper in a box, the sort that has been in the window of the charity shop for so long that it has faded to yellow (she thought it was a nice gold colour). Looked at it last night - its so past it that the envelopes have actually sealed themselves shut!!! OooopS! I least I have an excuse not to use them!
How was your Christmas Debsy???
Christmas was odd - I seem to be marrying into a family that just uses it as an excuse for a large meal, eaten at maximum speed, rapid ripping open & throwing aside of presents (so you don't know who got what or whether they liked it!), and then leave for home, all within 4 hours.
MIL has gone home after repeatedly telling me I should be getting stressed about my wedding - seems to be missing the point that half the idea of a low-key wedding is to reduce the stress levels!
Funniest pressie - MIL gave me some writing paper in a box, the sort that has been in the window of the charity shop for so long that it has faded to yellow (she thought it was a nice gold colour). Looked at it last night - its so past it that the envelopes have actually sealed themselves shut!!! OooopS! I least I have an excuse not to use them!
How was your Christmas Debsy???
Dec 28th 2003, 8:48 pm
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its so cold here that we got blown over and landed in a puddle of ice whilst walking throught the park today!!!
and...erm...dont mean to point out the glaringly obvious...but...its dull/quiet on here...because its christmas...!!?? I have only stuck my head round the door a couple of times cos of visitors/visiting/spending time with friends/family over the last week - I imagine most people are the same?
hmmm
sue
and...erm...dont mean to point out the glaringly obvious...but...its dull/quiet on here...because its christmas...!!?? I have only stuck my head round the door a couple of times cos of visitors/visiting/spending time with friends/family over the last week - I imagine most people are the same?
hmmm
sue
Dec 28th 2003, 8:57 pm
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Yea, you're quite right Sue. Some of us saddos though had to keep escaping onto the forum to avoid discussions about whether paw-paws are 3 cents cheaper in BiLo, how its extravagant to spend $9 on sparkling wine, and other such exciting stuff. As for the fact that on Boxing Day I had a lie-in till EIGHT AM - criminal offence!!!!
Have to say that I actually yearned to be spending Christmas in the UK where my mates were cheerful, no-one tutted when I said the word "shopping", and at least over there it FELT like Christmas!!!!
Have to say that I actually yearned to be spending Christmas in the UK where my mates were cheerful, no-one tutted when I said the word "shopping", and at least over there it FELT like Christmas!!!!