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Old May 23rd 2012, 6:41 pm
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Originally Posted by LaLaLayla
So, genuine question to the guys: Do you like the fact that your family bugger off for the summer?
My family hasn't been 'together' for years - daughter (nearly 23, boarding school followed by university since she was 11) and son (18, boarding school since he was 10)......... we meet up somewhere (though not usually here, unless it's Christmas) twice a year, if we can.

I've missed some of their growing-up years but they don't seem to mind - they've had a great time and made friendships that will last a lifetime from all over the world.
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Old May 23rd 2012, 7:34 pm
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Originally Posted by The Dean
I've missed some of their growing-up years but I don't seem to mind - I've had a great time and made liaisons that will last a for hours with people from all over the world.
Or as some men out here would say.
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Originally Posted by commander
I don't mind. Its bittersweet. I get to train (I was only kidding about the ping pongs), catch up with things at work that I neglect, generally be a slob.

Also I know that my wife/daughter are having a great time with our extended family, which, being the unselfish guy I am, is worth the sacrifice.

Plus I go home for a couple of weeks in the middle to break it up.

There is something nice about switching on skype and taking a video call from my parents and see my daughter sat with them. Really precious time for grandparents.
Aww, Commander's soft side.
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Old May 23rd 2012, 9:21 pm
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Originally Posted by Scamp
Aww, Commander's soft side.
**** off
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Old May 23rd 2012, 9:33 pm
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Originally Posted by Scamp
Aww, Commander's soft side.
Someone has hijacked his login...
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Originally Posted by LaLaLayla
So, genuine question to the guys: Do you like the fact that your family bugger off for the summer?
it's nowt, they go, 3 weeks later I go for 3 weeks then they return 3-4 weeks later

they do all the family visit duties when I'm not there
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Originally Posted by commander
**** off
That's better.

Thought you were going to start dishing out cuddles you ****ing pansy.
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Old May 24th 2012, 1:48 am
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Originally Posted by Scamp
That's better.

Thought you were going to start dishing out cuddles you ****ing pansy.
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Originally Posted by LaLaLayla
So, genuine question to the guys: Do you like the fact that your family bugger off for the summer?
Mixed feelings - means I can travel with work and not feel guilty. Does get a bit boring though as you realise you don't know anyone.
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Default Re: You know it's summer when...

Originally Posted by Millhouse
Mixed feelings - means I can travel with work and not feel guilty. Does get a bit boring though as you realise you don't know anyone.
We'll play golf more mate
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this little twat turned up this morning

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Originally Posted by Sandboy
this little twat turned up this morning

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What the **** is that?

On topic for the thread - I brushed my teeth with hot water this morning.

Does that mean I can now turn the water heater off for summer?
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My grass goes from muddy wet to brown in 10 days.
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Default Re: You know it's summer when...

Originally Posted by Scamp
What the **** is that?

On topic for the thread - I brushed my teeth with hot water this morning.

Does that mean I can now turn the water heater off for summer?
you been here less than a year ?
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