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Post by grahamthomson on Dec 14, 2009 9:05:24 GMT
It's busy here.
Last week at work and, and usual, Christmas seems to bring out the worst in everyone. I am just sipping my peppermint tea, remaining the calm centre of the storm.
As of tomorrow I will be dog-sitting until next week... two chocolate Labradors in the house will be fun!
I hope everyone is well.
And, if you feel down this week, please do spare a thought for the less fortunate members of society who are dashing around the shops spending needless (though copious) amounts of money on unwanted gifts to make up for how neglectful they've been of their fellow humans.
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 14, 2009 18:42:07 GMT
At this time of year my respect for anyone working in retail or hospitality increases exponentially.
-Ralph
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2009 19:01:24 GMT
Same here. I could never work long hours and days on end at this time of year. Thankfully, their are people better than me who are willing to put in the hours in such a job. If it wasn't for them the country would probably grind to a standstill.
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Post by legios on Dec 14, 2009 20:36:52 GMT
Oh indeed. I was in the queue at the post office this lunchtime and my heart went out to the folk behind the counter who had to listen to hours of folk moaning about how long the queues were. I wouldn't work in retail - I wouldn't last long at it that much I know.
I am quite content this year at having got all of the Christmas presents for the family organised, purchased and wrapped. But then we have a principle in our family of not spending a great deal of money at Christmas - I think the most I have spent on anyone is on my sister whose presents have come to about thirty-five pounds but that is only because I saw something I know that she will enjoy at a very, very good price for what it is. In general we tend to spend not much more than twenty-quid or thereabouts on each other. We prefer the thought to count more than the cost - for which I am deeply grateful everytime I overhear my work colleagues stressing about the cost of Christmas and how much debt they are running up buying presents.
Karl
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2009 20:51:13 GMT
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Post by grahamthomson on Dec 15, 2009 9:19:13 GMT
I overhear my work colleagues stressing about the cost of Christmas and how much debt they are running up buying presents. It's terrible, really. Where did all the pressure come from to buy such expensive gifts? |
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Post by blueshift on Dec 15, 2009 9:37:32 GMT
I like buying expensive stuff for my family (expensive to me is about 20-40). This is more because I get carried away and inspired by various things, but it is really nice to get stuff for them since they don't often buy much for themselves.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2009 10:41:10 GMT
We pretty much have the same principal in our family - sort of! I always buy my family presents costing a total of approx £30 - £35 while my brother and sister usually spends approx £20 - £40 on each other. My father is different however and he usually buys us stuff around the £70 mark. He doesn't ask for anything back to the same value (he has even said that he doesn't want us to spend too much on him) which is okay by me.
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Post by Dave on Dec 15, 2009 11:31:35 GMT
Found out this morning that my Nan (last remaining grandparent) has died  |
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Dec 15, 2009 14:50:52 GMT
Sorry to hear that Dave. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Andy
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Post by Benn on Dec 15, 2009 15:29:40 GMT
Thoughts and support to you too, Dave.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Dec 15, 2009 16:20:47 GMT
re title: It isn't the Penultimate week - we've got a week 53 again this year. Is week 53 also 2010 week 1 in people'sa diaries ?
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 15, 2009 18:27:08 GMT
Found out this morning that my Nan (last remaining grandparent) has died Sorry to hear that. -Ralph |
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Dec 15, 2009 19:00:54 GMT
My sympathies, Dave.
Martin
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Post by legios on Dec 15, 2009 21:13:56 GMT
Found out this morning that my Nan (last remaining grandparent) has died Dave, I'm sorry to hear about your grandmother. Please accept my sympathies. Karl |
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Post by grahamthomson on Dec 15, 2009 21:43:24 GMT
Very sorry to hear that, Dave. You have my sincerest sympathies.
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Post by Bogatan on Dec 15, 2009 22:20:00 GMT
Sorry Dave, thats terrible news. My sympathies to you and your family.
December is a horrible time to loose someone as society is so focussed on everyone being happy.
I returned to work at Asda this week afte 12 weeks. Oddly for someone who is so unsociable Christmas is my favourite time for working retail (or bar, well no summer is more fun, but Christmas is good ) I like the crowds I like being busy and I peversely enjoy it when my colleagues are stressed, not them being stressed but the environment that makes them stressed makes me enjoy work ( I enjoyed exam times at school too).
Andy
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Post by kayevcee on Dec 16, 2009 0:30:04 GMT
Condolences to you and yours, Dave. I shall offer up a Mass for your gran on Sunday.
My sixth Christmas at Toys'r'us is nearing its end. During my tenure the store has become one of the most profitable and successful in Britain, despite being officially less than half the size of some of the ones down south. I'm not quite egomaniacal to think it's down to me but I can certainly claim to have had a hand in it. I had hoped to be away from the place by now but it didn't work out that way- I'll be hitting the job sites again in the new year once I can focus my brain. I'm also applying to King Abdullah's University of Science and Technology in hopes of being funded for an M.Sci or a PhD and broadening my horizons for a year or three. I think research appeals to me more than lab-based donkey work.
In other news, Mr Baker and Mr Cullen's Sky Garries and the recent round of eBaying brings the total amount of profit generated for Mary's Meals by Toy-fu in its first year to £1993.24. Not bad for some random chump with a Yahoo Japan account and some pallet wrap.
Noticed when I was putting the bins out that the skies have cleared up, at least over Glasgow. It's getting cold quick but the stars were spectacular. In spite of the chill I spent a little while just looking up at the constellations. It's late, I'm exhausted and my vocabulary fails me, but suffice to say it was good.
-Nick
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Dec 16, 2009 7:51:51 GMT
In other news, Mr Baker and Mr Cullen's Sky Garries and the recent round of eBaying brings the total amount of profit generated for Mary's Meals by Toy-fu in its first year to �1993.24. A fine achievement there, Nick. If you'd like someone to provide the odd £6.76 to bring it up to a round two grand, PM me your PayPal address. I'm not likely to ever buy a toy from you, after all. Just completed a couple of significant pieces of work and been on my final business trip of the year, so winding down now at work, clearing up odds and ends before taking a fortnight off to switch off over Christmas. Gave blood yesterday, which is always a good way to get into the true Christmas spirit. My flexi-hours are also maxed out at work, so I'll be working short days for the rest of the week, with a half-day on Friday on account of my third and final work Christmas 'do'. Martin |
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Post by Dave on Dec 16, 2009 9:41:08 GMT
Thank you everyone. Long day yesterday and I suspect the next few will be hectic. Trying to help my mum out as best I can.
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Post by blueshift on Dec 16, 2009 9:47:57 GMT
I just want to echo my amazement at Nick. That's incredible!
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Post by Philip Ayres on Dec 16, 2009 10:18:42 GMT
I thought the T-Shirt Beth was wearing on Milkshake this morning was quite clever - six pictures in this order: A Cow, A Sheep and then Two Ducks and another Two Ducks.....
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Post by blueshift on Dec 16, 2009 10:19:44 GMT
I thought the T-Shirt Beth was wearing on Milkshake this morning was quite clever - six pictures in this order: A Cow, A Sheep and then Two Ducks and another Two Ducks..... I don't get it |
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Post by grahamthomson on Dec 16, 2009 10:22:48 GMT
Come on, Phil. We have enough people on here making posts that make no sense whatsoever!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2009 10:51:04 GMT
That's just quackers!
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Dec 16, 2009 15:21:30 GMT
Just got back from visiting some friends and their new born over in the maternity wing here at work. Am feeling all fuzzy inside. Awww.
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 16, 2009 18:45:00 GMT
Knackered.
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Dec 16, 2009 20:28:56 GMT
Five show a program called Hannah's Helpline in their Milkshake kids programming.
The Phone Number for Hannah's Helpline in the show is Moo Baa double Quack, double Quack.
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Post by grahamthomson on Dec 16, 2009 21:17:19 GMT
I am none the wiser.
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Post by Hero on Dec 16, 2009 21:24:43 GMT
I get it . I watch Milkshake for Mio & Mao. Just been to see Nativity with the church youth group. Best film of 2009! I'm all geared up for Christmas, my favourite 12 days of the year! Not sure what I am getting from 'santa', although I have been good most of the calendar. Next year, George and I may be having our first Christmas as parents. ===KEN |
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