Friends Of Carol Part 1
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just been told we're going to lands end tomorrow, not ben there for years !!
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just been told we're going to lands end tomorrow, not ben there for years !!
You have a very good day Helen, you deserve it matey :-4:D
just been told we're going to lands end tomorrow, not ben there for years !!
You have a very good day Helen, you deserve it matey :-4:D
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Night Gill, Night Girls, Night JimBoy:wah::wah:
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Joannee;704882 wrote: Hello again to all my friends who post on this thread .
For some time it has become almost impossible to *keep up* with all the messages with things changing every day here and rather than anyone think I am being rude I will be leaving you.
I have enjoyed all the banter, the talk of our precious animals, the jokes, in fact all the good stuff .
With my love and very best wishes to you ALL, keep the friendship going we all need eachother.
Should anyone wish to keep in touch via e.mail or phone then I would be only too pleased.
Joan xx:)Joan I have written to you. I dont know why you are leaving us and must admit that yesterday for my own reasons I nearly did.But theres some lovely people here and we all need to escape at times from the "real world" full of problems, worry and hurt and here thank God we manage to do this. Yes we wind each other up, yes we can even be rude to each other in a loving way but at the end of the day although most of us have never met and maybe never will we CARE about each other and thats the important thing. I have "met" friends on this machine that I not only regard as GOOD friends I can say hand on heart my life would be so empty without them in my life now.You are like a beam of light on this thread and to see that light go out would be sad for all of us.I cant make you change your mind lovely lady and if you decide you have to go for reasons that you can't tell us on here you will leave an empty hole here and your lovely words will be gone forever but make no mistake Joan we all wish you all the best and our love goes with you.God Bless you my lovely friend and thankyou for words you have put on here over the months we have been here that has lifted not only me I'm sure .Please reconsider it Joan...........please but either way you will never lose my friendship.Your one nice lady(((((((((((((((((((hug))))))))))))))))))))xxxxx
For some time it has become almost impossible to *keep up* with all the messages with things changing every day here and rather than anyone think I am being rude I will be leaving you.
I have enjoyed all the banter, the talk of our precious animals, the jokes, in fact all the good stuff .
With my love and very best wishes to you ALL, keep the friendship going we all need eachother.
Should anyone wish to keep in touch via e.mail or phone then I would be only too pleased.
Joan xx:)Joan I have written to you. I dont know why you are leaving us and must admit that yesterday for my own reasons I nearly did.But theres some lovely people here and we all need to escape at times from the "real world" full of problems, worry and hurt and here thank God we manage to do this. Yes we wind each other up, yes we can even be rude to each other in a loving way but at the end of the day although most of us have never met and maybe never will we CARE about each other and thats the important thing. I have "met" friends on this machine that I not only regard as GOOD friends I can say hand on heart my life would be so empty without them in my life now.You are like a beam of light on this thread and to see that light go out would be sad for all of us.I cant make you change your mind lovely lady and if you decide you have to go for reasons that you can't tell us on here you will leave an empty hole here and your lovely words will be gone forever but make no mistake Joan we all wish you all the best and our love goes with you.God Bless you my lovely friend and thankyou for words you have put on here over the months we have been here that has lifted not only me I'm sure .Please reconsider it Joan...........please but either way you will never lose my friendship.Your one nice lady(((((((((((((((((((hug))))))))))))))))))))xxxxx
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jimbo;704909 wrote: morning guys
morning whelk
the point of sending someone a pm is to get across something you want to say that you would not want every one to see . usually the pm's i get are about what an ahole i am and what sort of slow painfull death i deserve and how much the sender would enjoy watching me endure this ,sometimes i get a pm saying i'm a nice guy not often but sometimes
i can honestly say no one has ever sent me a series of blank pm's before Winkle............I aint got a bleedin clue what yer going on about:-5......go an have a word with this poxy machine it has a mind of its own.........now behave or I will send you me next CD :wah::wah:
morning whelk
i can honestly say no one has ever sent me a series of blank pm's before Winkle............I aint got a bleedin clue what yer going on about:-5......go an have a word with this poxy machine it has a mind of its own.........now behave or I will send you me next CD :wah::wah:
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jimbo;704913 wrote: oh please do i need to keep the cats out of the garden :wah:
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Me and my backing group:wah:
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Me and my backing group:wah:
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Joannee;704882 wrote: Hello again to all my friends who post on this thread .
For some time it has become almost impossible to *keep up* with all the messages with things changing every day here and rather than anyone think I am being rude I will be leaving you.
I have enjoyed all the banter, the talk of our precious animals, the jokes, in fact all the good stuff .
With my love and very best wishes to you ALL, keep the friendship going we all need eachother.
Should anyone wish to keep in touch via e.mail or phone then I would be only too pleased.
Joan xx:)
Joan, I am so sorry that you feel the need to 'leave us', I know we will all miss your lovely poems, 'naughty' jokes, your words of wisdom and experience. There will be a very large hole.
I understand the pressures that you find yourself experiencing, and I know how difficult it must be for you to find the time you feel you need to take part on the threads of Forum Garden. BUT please do not leave FG - you won't need to post anything, but you will be able to visit when you can, and just read about the antics that others are getting up to !
I will be thinking of you and Tony, bless him.
Do not stay away for ever Joan. Just take 'a holiday' from the threads for a while.
You know you will be welcomed back with open arms, at any time you want to return.
Thinking of you and Tony, and little Sophie - take care of yourself Joan xxx
For some time it has become almost impossible to *keep up* with all the messages with things changing every day here and rather than anyone think I am being rude I will be leaving you.
I have enjoyed all the banter, the talk of our precious animals, the jokes, in fact all the good stuff .
With my love and very best wishes to you ALL, keep the friendship going we all need eachother.
Should anyone wish to keep in touch via e.mail or phone then I would be only too pleased.
Joan xx:)
Joan, I am so sorry that you feel the need to 'leave us', I know we will all miss your lovely poems, 'naughty' jokes, your words of wisdom and experience. There will be a very large hole.
I understand the pressures that you find yourself experiencing, and I know how difficult it must be for you to find the time you feel you need to take part on the threads of Forum Garden. BUT please do not leave FG - you won't need to post anything, but you will be able to visit when you can, and just read about the antics that others are getting up to !
I will be thinking of you and Tony, bless him.
Do not stay away for ever Joan. Just take 'a holiday' from the threads for a while.
You know you will be welcomed back with open arms, at any time you want to return.
Thinking of you and Tony, and little Sophie - take care of yourself Joan xxx
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Good morning everyone - - Have a happy friday :-6:-6
Very nearly perfect ... 

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Hello to Everyone...........Im off out now but will be here later on today ...........so be back then........hope yer all okxxxxxxxx:):driving:
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Hi allxxxxxxxxxxxxxI just turned computer on while i have me coffee before i get ready and saw Joans message:-1
Joan Please please please dont go altogether, we understand totally if you cant get on here as much but please just pop back now and again whenever you may have time.
Please please please dont go altogether
Please please please dont go altogether
Please please please dont go altogether
Please please please dont go altogether
Please please please dont go altogether
Please please please dont go altogether
I can go on like this all day u know:sneaky: But seriously we will miss you so much:-4:-4
Joan Please please please dont go altogether, we understand totally if you cant get on here as much but please just pop back now and again whenever you may have time.
Please please please dont go altogether
Please please please dont go altogether
Please please please dont go altogether
Please please please dont go altogether
Please please please dont go altogether
Please please please dont go altogether
I can go on like this all day u know:sneaky: But seriously we will miss you so much:-4:-4
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In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.
Martin Luther King Jr.
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Hello everybody !
I have been up for many hours, but have been busy (well on and off !). The day here is very sunny, but not very warm yet although we've been promised that it could be 18 c today !
Hi Joan, thanks for those lovely words :-4 And just remember we are here for you ! xxx
I've put a little piccy on here to show our garden....................................well........................... I wish !.......................................
............ maybe next year eh ? :wah:
Carol (doing her rabbit act again - he he he ) please cheer up Mrs. I'll catch you later. xxx
Jimbo, Hi ! Did you really want our Carol singing in your garden ? Just think of the neighbours matey ! he he he he xxx
PC - Rosie, Hi ! thanks for your lovely PM, I'm a bit overwhelmed xxx
Kay, Hi, and how's your little 'pin cushion' ? he he he he xxx
Kaz, glad you had a good time at York. But you aint come on MSN Mrs. Was it something we said ??? xxx
I shall be doing the rabbit thing (in and out !) most of the day and evening, in between jobs, so I may catch you all later !
I have been up for many hours, but have been busy (well on and off !). The day here is very sunny, but not very warm yet although we've been promised that it could be 18 c today !
Hi Joan, thanks for those lovely words :-4 And just remember we are here for you ! xxx
I've put a little piccy on here to show our garden....................................well........................... I wish !.......................................
............ maybe next year eh ? :wah:
Carol (doing her rabbit act again - he he he ) please cheer up Mrs. I'll catch you later. xxx
Jimbo, Hi ! Did you really want our Carol singing in your garden ? Just think of the neighbours matey ! he he he he xxx
PC - Rosie, Hi ! thanks for your lovely PM, I'm a bit overwhelmed xxx
Kay, Hi, and how's your little 'pin cushion' ? he he he he xxx
Kaz, glad you had a good time at York. But you aint come on MSN Mrs. Was it something we said ??? xxx
I shall be doing the rabbit thing (in and out !) most of the day and evening, in between jobs, so I may catch you all later !

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Oh gawd, I wish some of those blinkin piccys wouldn't come out so chuffin big on this thread - they just take over the PC don't they ? :yh_rotfl
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Carolly;704914 wrote: Me and my backing group
Oiy!! Hope im not included in that cats choir
:p:wah:
Oiy!! Hope im not included in that cats choir
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In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.
Martin Luther King Jr.
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neffy;705045 wrote: hi everyone how you all doing:-4
im good Neffy thanks:Dhows u?:-4
im good Neffy thanks:Dhows u?:-4
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In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.
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jimbo;705050 wrote: damn it i thought it said bikini piccys ,ive searched the whole thread three times :-5
:rolleyes:
:wah::rolleyes:
:rolleyes:
:wah::rolleyes:
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In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.
Martin Luther King Jr.
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jimbo;705050 wrote: damn it i thought it said bikini piccys ,ive searched the whole thread three times :-5
:rolleyes:
Aaaawww Jimbo me little dandelion, well we can't let you go away all bitter and twisted can we ?
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Aaaawww Jimbo me little dandelion, well we can't let you go away all bitter and twisted can we ?
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jimbo;705050 wrote: damn it i thought it said bikini piccys ,ive searched the whole thread three times
:rolleyes:...............Love this picture of you Winkle..........
:rolleyes:...............Love this picture of you Winkle..........
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Well my poor little pin cushion has got a high temp from his needles yesterday....poor little thing :-1
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kayleneaussie;705241 wrote: Well my poor little pin cushion has got a high temp from his needles yesterday....poor little thing :-1
Aw bless him:-4
Aw bless him:-4
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In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.
Martin Luther King Jr.
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Swearing at Work
Dear Employees:
It has been brought to management's attention that some individuals throughout the company have been using foul language during the course of normal conversation with their colleagues.
Due to complaints received from some employees who may be easily offended, this type of language will no longer be tolerated.
We do, however, realise the critical importance of being able to accurately express your feelings when communicating with colleagues.
Therefore, a list of 13 New and Innovative 'TRY SAYING' phrases have been provided so that proper exchange of ideas and information can continue in an effective manner.
1.
Try Saying:
I think you could do with more training
Instead Of:
You don't have a ********** clue, do you?
2.
Try Saying:
She's an aggressive go-getter.
Instead Of:
She's a ********** power-crazy bitch
3.
Try Saying:
Perhaps I can work late
Instead Of:
And when the ******* do you expect me to do this?
4.
Try Saying:
I'm certain that isn't feasible
Instead Of:
******* off arse-wipe
5.
Try Saying:
Really?
Instead Of:
Well ******* me backwards with a telegraph pole
6.
Try Saying:
Perhaps you should check with...
Instead Of:
Tell someone who gives a *******
7.
Try Saying:
I wasn't involved in the project.
Instead Of:
Not my ********** problem, mate.
8.
Try Saying:
That's interesting.
Instead Of:
What the *******?
9.
Try Saying:
I'm not sure this can be implemented within the given timescale.
Instead Of:
No ********** chance mate.
10.
Try Saying:
It will be tight, but I'll try to schedule it in
Instead Of:
Why the ******* didn't you tell me that yesterday?
11.
Try Saying:
He's not familiar with the issues
Instead Of:
He's got his head up his ********** arse.
12.
Try Saying:
Excuse me, sir?
Instead Of:
Oi , ******* face.
13.
Try Saying:
Of course, I was only going to be at home anyway
Instead Of:
Yeah, who needs ********** holidays anyway.:wah::wah::wah:
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Dear Employees:
It has been brought to management's attention that some individuals throughout the company have been using foul language during the course of normal conversation with their colleagues.
Due to complaints received from some employees who may be easily offended, this type of language will no longer be tolerated.
We do, however, realise the critical importance of being able to accurately express your feelings when communicating with colleagues.
Therefore, a list of 13 New and Innovative 'TRY SAYING' phrases have been provided so that proper exchange of ideas and information can continue in an effective manner.
1.
Try Saying:
I think you could do with more training
Instead Of:
You don't have a ********** clue, do you?
2.
Try Saying:
She's an aggressive go-getter.
Instead Of:
She's a ********** power-crazy bitch
3.
Try Saying:
Perhaps I can work late
Instead Of:
And when the ******* do you expect me to do this?
4.
Try Saying:
I'm certain that isn't feasible
Instead Of:
******* off arse-wipe
5.
Try Saying:
Really?
Instead Of:
Well ******* me backwards with a telegraph pole
6.
Try Saying:
Perhaps you should check with...
Instead Of:
Tell someone who gives a *******
7.
Try Saying:
I wasn't involved in the project.
Instead Of:
Not my ********** problem, mate.
8.
Try Saying:
That's interesting.
Instead Of:
What the *******?
9.
Try Saying:
I'm not sure this can be implemented within the given timescale.
Instead Of:
No ********** chance mate.
10.
Try Saying:
It will be tight, but I'll try to schedule it in
Instead Of:
Why the ******* didn't you tell me that yesterday?
11.
Try Saying:
He's not familiar with the issues
Instead Of:
He's got his head up his ********** arse.
12.
Try Saying:
Excuse me, sir?
Instead Of:
Oi , ******* face.
13.
Try Saying:
Of course, I was only going to be at home anyway
Instead Of:
Yeah, who needs ********** holidays anyway.:wah::wah::wah:
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Hello Everyone:-4,
Just popping in to say hello to all. Just wanted you to know that I just love all of your posts, pictures and thoughts. I think I've posted this before but not sure, but for some reason I originally thought that you were the posters from the Michael Jackson thread and didn't post here because I thought they only wanted MJ fans to post.... I am not a fan.....
Now, I know differently and have been reading some of your posts. Wow, where do you get those beautiful pictures of the British Isles from...... I just love The British Isles and Ireland.
It's so good to know you and will post more often.
If you're from Cornwall....one of my dreams is to walk along the coast of Cornwall with a special friend of mine...has anyone done that? I'm sure you have.
Just popping in to say hello to all. Just wanted you to know that I just love all of your posts, pictures and thoughts. I think I've posted this before but not sure, but for some reason I originally thought that you were the posters from the Michael Jackson thread and didn't post here because I thought they only wanted MJ fans to post.... I am not a fan.....
Now, I know differently and have been reading some of your posts. Wow, where do you get those beautiful pictures of the British Isles from...... I just love The British Isles and Ireland.
It's so good to know you and will post more often.
If you're from Cornwall....one of my dreams is to walk along the coast of Cornwall with a special friend of mine...has anyone done that? I'm sure you have.
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Kathy Ellen;705353 wrote: Hello Everyone:-4,
Just popping in to say hello to all. Just wanted you to know that I just love all of your posts, pictures and thoughts. I think I've posted this before but not sure, but for some reason I originally thought that you were the posters from the Michael Jackson thread and didn't post here because I thought they only wanted MJ fans to post.... I am not a fan.....
Now, I know differently and have been reading some of your posts. Wow, where do you get those beautiful pictures of the British Isles from...... I just love The British Isles and Ireland.
It's so good to know you and will post more often.
If you're from Cornwall....one of my dreams is to walk along the coast of Cornwall with a special friend of mine...has anyone done that? I'm sure you have.
Thanks Kathy for those words and so glad you enjoy our "silly" little thread here. We hope we dont offend anyone as thats not what this thread all about. We are jjust being us.....sad, happy whatever. We love the banter and make no mistake .....the people that give it we do also lol.I also love the fact that people like yerself enjoy it..... oh and no this has nothing to do with Mr. Jackson.........and I aint saying no more on that :wah: Ive never been to Cornwall..........but I have Clacton as my very posh caravan (with a really posh chandelier):wah: is that way so does that count lol.I sound like Mrs. Bucket ffs...........oh so what I LIKE HER KAZ AN GILL OK!!Sorry about that Kathy but I know what those two would be finking after reading that:DAnyway you pop on anytime as its so nice to have you here. TC girl and all our good wishes to you xCarol
Just popping in to say hello to all. Just wanted you to know that I just love all of your posts, pictures and thoughts. I think I've posted this before but not sure, but for some reason I originally thought that you were the posters from the Michael Jackson thread and didn't post here because I thought they only wanted MJ fans to post.... I am not a fan.....
Now, I know differently and have been reading some of your posts. Wow, where do you get those beautiful pictures of the British Isles from...... I just love The British Isles and Ireland.
It's so good to know you and will post more often.
If you're from Cornwall....one of my dreams is to walk along the coast of Cornwall with a special friend of mine...has anyone done that? I'm sure you have.
Thanks Kathy for those words and so glad you enjoy our "silly" little thread here. We hope we dont offend anyone as thats not what this thread all about. We are jjust being us.....sad, happy whatever. We love the banter and make no mistake .....the people that give it we do also lol.I also love the fact that people like yerself enjoy it..... oh and no this has nothing to do with Mr. Jackson.........and I aint saying no more on that :wah: Ive never been to Cornwall..........but I have Clacton as my very posh caravan (with a really posh chandelier):wah: is that way so does that count lol.I sound like Mrs. Bucket ffs...........oh so what I LIKE HER KAZ AN GILL OK!!Sorry about that Kathy but I know what those two would be finking after reading that:DAnyway you pop on anytime as its so nice to have you here. TC girl and all our good wishes to you xCarol
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kayleneaussie;705241 wrote: Well my poor little pin cushion has got a high temp from his needles yesterday....poor little thing :-1Big hug for him kay and you of course me dear OLD mate:wah:(((((((((((((((((((((((((hug)))))))))))))))))))))))))))xx
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Hi Kay, that poor little chap, I bet he's wondering what it's all about ! By the way how is 'Loo....k' ? :wah:
Kathy, Hi again, nice to see you popping back ---- no I'm not a fan of MJ, he was alright as a kid though. And just for you one of those nice photos..................
Mevagissey harbour, Cornwall, England
Night night Carol, Kaz and everybody :-4
Kathy, Hi again, nice to see you popping back ---- no I'm not a fan of MJ, he was alright as a kid though. And just for you one of those nice photos..................
Mevagissey harbour, Cornwall, England
Night night Carol, Kaz and everybody :-4
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When I was quite young, my father had one of the first telephones in our neighborhood. I remember the polished, old case fastened to the wall. The shiny receiver hung on the side of the box. I was too little to reach the telephone, but used to listen with fascination when my mother talked to it.Then I discovered that somewhere inside the wonderful device lived an amazing person. Her name was "Information Please" and there was nothing she did not know. Information Please could supply anyone's number and the >correct time. My personal experience with the genie-in-a-bottle came one day while my mother was visiting a neighbor. Amusing myself at the tool bench in the basement, I whacked my finger with a hammer, the pain was terrible, but there seemed no point in crying because there was no one home to give sympathy. I walked around the house sucking my throbbing finger, finally arriving at the stairway. The telephone! Quickly, I ran for the footstool in the parlor and dragged it to the landing. Climbing up, I unhooked the receiver in the parlor and held it to my ear. "Information, please" I said into the mouthpiece just above my head.A click or two and a small clear voice spoke into my ear. "Information.""I hurt my finger..." I wailed into the phone, the tears came readily enough now that I had an audience. "Isn't your mother home?" came the question. "Nobody's home but me," I blubbered."Are you bleeding?" the voice asked. "No," I replied. "I hit my finger with the hammer and it hurts." "Can you open the icebox?" she asked. I said I could. "Then chip off a little bit of ice and hold it to your finger," said the voice After that, I called "Information Please" for everything. I asked her for help with my geography, and she told me where Philadelphia was. She helped me with my math. She told me my pet chipmunk that I had caught in the park just the day before, would eat fruit and nuts. Then, there was the time Petey, our pet canary, died. I called, Information Please," and told her the sad story. She listened, and then said things grown-ups say to soothe a child. But I was not consoled. I asked her, "Why is it that birds should sing so beautifully and bring joy to She must have sensed my deep concern, for she said quietly, "Wayne always remember that there are other worlds to sing in." Somehow I felt better. Another day I was on the telephone, "Information Please." "Information," said in the now familiar voice. "How do I spell fix?" I asked. All this took place in a small town in the Pacific Northwest. When I was nine years old, we moved across the country to Boston. I missed my friend very much. "Information Please" belonged in that old wooden box back home and I somehow never thought of trying the shiny new phone that sat on the table in the hall. As I grew ! into my teens, the memories of those childhood onversations never really left me. Often, in moments of doubt and perplexity I would recall the serene sense of security I had then. I appreciated now how patient, understanding, and kind she was to have spent her time on a little boy. A few years later, on my way west to college, my plane put down in Seattle. I had about a half-hour or so between planes. I spent 15 minutes or so on the phone with my sister, who lived there now. Then without thinking what I was doing, I dialed my hometown operator and said, "InformationPlease." Miraculously, I heard the small, clear voice I knew so well. "Information." I hadn't planned this, but I heard myself saying, "Could you please tell me how to spell fix?" There was a long pause. Then came the soft spoken answer, "I guess your finger must have healed by now." I laughed, "So it's really you," I said. "I wonder if you have any idea how much you meant to me during that time?" I wonder," she said, "if you know how much your call meant to me. I never had any children and I used to look forward to your calls."I told her how often I had thought of her over the years and I asked if I could call her again when I came back to visit mysister. "Please do", she said. "Just ask for Sally." Three months later I was back in Seattle. A different voice answered, "Information." I asked for Sally. "Are you a friend?" she said. "Yes, a very old friend," I answered "I'm sorry to have to tell you this," she said. "Sally had been working part-time the last few years because she was sick. She died five weeks ago."Before I could hang up she said, "Wait a minute, did you say your name was Wayne?" "Yes." I answered. "Well, Sally left amessage for you. She wrote it down in case you called." Let me read it to you. The note said, "Tell him there are other worlds to sing in.He'll know what I mean." I thanked her and hung up. I knew what Sally meant. Never underestimate the impression you may make on others. Whose life have you touched today? Lifting you on eagle's wings. May you find the joy and peace you long for. Life is a journey ... NOT a guided tour. I loved this story and just had to pass it on. I hope you enjoy it xx
Women are bitchy and predictable ...men are not and that's the key to knowing the truth.
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THIS IS A TRUE STORY My daughter and I had just finished lunch at a Neiman-Marcus Cafein Dallas. Because both of us are such biscuit lovers, we decided to trythe"Neiman-Marcus cookie". It was so excellent that I asked if theywould giveme the recipe. The waitress said with a small frown, "I'm afraidnot, butyou can BUY the recipe." I asked how much, and she responded; "Only two fifty - it's a great deal!" I agreed to that, and toldher to addit to my bill. Thirty days later, I got my VISA statement, and the Neiman-Marcuscharge was$285.00. I looked at it again, and I remembered I had only spent$9.95 fortwo sandwiches and about $20.00 for a scarf. At the bottom of thestatement,it said, "Cookie Recipe-$250.00". That was outrageous! I called Neiman's Accounting Department and told them thewaitress had saidit was "two fifty", which clearly does not mean "two hundred andfiftydollars" by any reasonable interpretation of the phrase. Neiman-Marcus refused to budge. They would not refund my moneybecause,according to them; "What the waitress told you is not ourproblem. You havealready seen the recipe. We absolutely will not refund yourmoney."I explained to the Accounting Department lady the criminalstatutes whichgovern fraud in the state of Texas. I threatened to report themto theBetter Business Bureau and the Texas Attorney General's office.I was basically told: Do what you want. Don't bother thinking ofhow you canget even, and don't bother trying to get any of your money back" I said, OK, you've got my $250, and now I'm going to have $250worth offun." I told her that I was going to see to it that every cookielover inthe world with an e-mail account gets a $250 cookie recipe fromNeiman-Marcus... for free. She replied, "I wish you wouldn't do that." I said, "Well,perhaps youshould have thought of that before you RIPPED ME OFF!" andslammed down thephone. So here it is! Please pass it on to everyone you can possibly think of. I paid$250 forthis, and I don't want Neiman-Marcus to EVER make another pennyfrom thisrecipe! NEIMAN-MARCUS COOKIES (Recipe may be halved) 2 cups butter24 oz. chocolate chips4 cups flour2 cups brown sugar 2 tsp. (Bicarb) soda1 tsp. salt2 cups sugar1 8 oz. Hershey Bar (grated). (Cadbury chocolate forAustralians)5 cups blended oatmeal4 eggs2 tsp. baking powder2 tsp. vanilla3 cups chopped nuts (your choice) Measure oatmeal, and blend in a blender to a fine powder.Cream the butter and both sugars.Add eggs and vanilla, mix together with flour, oatmeal, salt,baking powder,and Bicarb (soda).Add chocolate chips, Hershey Bar, and nuts.Roll into balls, and place two inches apart on a cookie sheet.Bake for 10 minutes at (180) 375 degrees.The above quantities make 112 cookies. This is not a joke-it's a true story!!!!
Women are bitchy and predictable ...men are not and that's the key to knowing the truth.
Friends Of Carol Part 1
Morning Everyonexx
I have a busy day today. First stop vvvvvvvvvpv then back here then out again then back here (blimey Im getting giddy lol) and then going to a posh 18th Birthday party in some hotel.I wont know anyone there so thats a good bleedin start aint it lol. Its Chris's cousin and I aint met none of them yet except his son and sister. Mind you Hazel will be there his sister who is as nutty(YES it is possible ok!!!) as me, so I lie lol I will know someone;). I wont be working this weekend because of home problems so you can be sure the weather will be great:-5 and when I hopefully work Thursday be prepared for a bleedin lot of rain and wind:-5:wah:.
I have playing on here at the moment I Will Always Love You.......it has words on it that is very close to my heart right now and I must admit that Im finding it hard to type this through tears.It is hard when we have to say goodbye to certain people in our lives for reasons that hurt us to much to stay and apart of us dont want to but we know it has to be because of the pain that is being caused.Dolly wrote that song through experience and listening to her singing it here you can indeed feel the pain in her voice. I have sung this song but never in public ........dont think I could get through it remembering certain events in my life.Im going to put something in my next post..........some of you may have seen it before ........hope you like it.Anyway I will try to get on here later some time and not be such an old misery lol. Have a good day guysxxxxxx
I have a busy day today. First stop vvvvvvvvvpv then back here then out again then back here (blimey Im getting giddy lol) and then going to a posh 18th Birthday party in some hotel.I wont know anyone there so thats a good bleedin start aint it lol. Its Chris's cousin and I aint met none of them yet except his son and sister. Mind you Hazel will be there his sister who is as nutty(YES it is possible ok!!!) as me, so I lie lol I will know someone;). I wont be working this weekend because of home problems so you can be sure the weather will be great:-5 and when I hopefully work Thursday be prepared for a bleedin lot of rain and wind:-5:wah:.
I have playing on here at the moment I Will Always Love You.......it has words on it that is very close to my heart right now and I must admit that Im finding it hard to type this through tears.It is hard when we have to say goodbye to certain people in our lives for reasons that hurt us to much to stay and apart of us dont want to but we know it has to be because of the pain that is being caused.Dolly wrote that song through experience and listening to her singing it here you can indeed feel the pain in her voice. I have sung this song but never in public ........dont think I could get through it remembering certain events in my life.Im going to put something in my next post..........some of you may have seen it before ........hope you like it.Anyway I will try to get on here later some time and not be such an old misery lol. Have a good day guysxxxxxx
Women are bitchy and predictable ...men are not and that's the key to knowing the truth.
Friends Of Carol Part 1
LIFE ON THE TRAIN
A while back, i read a very interesting book that compared life to a train ride or a series of train rides.
Life is like a train ride, it read. We get on. We ride. We get off. We get back on and ride some more.
There are accidents and there are delays, At certain stops there are surprises. Some of these will translate into great moments of joy, some will result in profound sorrow.
When we are born and we first board the train, we meet people who we think will be with us for the entire journey. Those people are our parents!.... Sadly this is far from the truth.
Our parents are with us for as long as we absolutely need them. They too have journeys they must complete. We live on with the memories of their love, affection, friendship, guidance and their ever presence.
There are others who board the train and who eventually become very important to us, in turn. These people are our brothers, sisters, friends and acquaintances, whom we learn to love, and cherish.
Some people consider their journey like a jaunty tour. They will just go merrily along. Others, will encounter many upsets, tears, losses on their journey. Others still, will linger on to offer a helping hand to anyone in need.
Some people on the train will leave an everlasting impression when they get off........Some will get on and get off the train so quickly, they will scarcely leave a sign that they ever travelled along with you or ever crossed your path...We will sometimes be upset that some passengers whom we love, will choose to sit in another compartment and leave us to travel on our own.
Then again, there's nothing thats says we can't seek them out anyway. Nevertheless once sought out and found, we may not even be able to sit next to them because that seat will already be taken. That's okay... everyones journey will be filled with hopes, dreams, challenges, setbacks and goodbyes. We must strive to make the best of it... no matter what..We must constantly strive to understand our travel companions and look for the best in everyone.
Remember that at any moment during our journey, any one of our travel companions can have a weak moment and be in need of our help.
We too may vacilate or hesitate, even trip...hopefully we can count on someone being there to be supportive and understanding...The bigger mystery of our journey is that we don't know when our last stop will come. Neither do we know when our travel companions will make their last stop. Not even those sitting in the seat next to us. Personally, i know i'll be sad to make my final stop..i'm sure of it!
My seperation from all those friends and acquaintances i made during the train ride will be painful. Leaving all those i am close to will be a sad thing. But then again, i'm certain that one day i'll get to the main station only to meet up with everyone else.They'll all be carrying their baggage...most of which they didn't have when they first got on this train.
I'll be glad to see them again. I'll also be glad to have contributed to their baggage...and to have enriched their lives, just as much as they will have contributed to my baggage and enriched my life. We're all on this train ride together. Above all, we should all try to strive to make the ride as pleasant and memorable as we can, right up until we each make the final stop and leave the train for the last time..................
A while back, i read a very interesting book that compared life to a train ride or a series of train rides.
Life is like a train ride, it read. We get on. We ride. We get off. We get back on and ride some more.
There are accidents and there are delays, At certain stops there are surprises. Some of these will translate into great moments of joy, some will result in profound sorrow.
When we are born and we first board the train, we meet people who we think will be with us for the entire journey. Those people are our parents!.... Sadly this is far from the truth.
Our parents are with us for as long as we absolutely need them. They too have journeys they must complete. We live on with the memories of their love, affection, friendship, guidance and their ever presence.
There are others who board the train and who eventually become very important to us, in turn. These people are our brothers, sisters, friends and acquaintances, whom we learn to love, and cherish.
Some people consider their journey like a jaunty tour. They will just go merrily along. Others, will encounter many upsets, tears, losses on their journey. Others still, will linger on to offer a helping hand to anyone in need.
Some people on the train will leave an everlasting impression when they get off........Some will get on and get off the train so quickly, they will scarcely leave a sign that they ever travelled along with you or ever crossed your path...We will sometimes be upset that some passengers whom we love, will choose to sit in another compartment and leave us to travel on our own.
Then again, there's nothing thats says we can't seek them out anyway. Nevertheless once sought out and found, we may not even be able to sit next to them because that seat will already be taken. That's okay... everyones journey will be filled with hopes, dreams, challenges, setbacks and goodbyes. We must strive to make the best of it... no matter what..We must constantly strive to understand our travel companions and look for the best in everyone.
Remember that at any moment during our journey, any one of our travel companions can have a weak moment and be in need of our help.
We too may vacilate or hesitate, even trip...hopefully we can count on someone being there to be supportive and understanding...The bigger mystery of our journey is that we don't know when our last stop will come. Neither do we know when our travel companions will make their last stop. Not even those sitting in the seat next to us. Personally, i know i'll be sad to make my final stop..i'm sure of it!
My seperation from all those friends and acquaintances i made during the train ride will be painful. Leaving all those i am close to will be a sad thing. But then again, i'm certain that one day i'll get to the main station only to meet up with everyone else.They'll all be carrying their baggage...most of which they didn't have when they first got on this train.
I'll be glad to see them again. I'll also be glad to have contributed to their baggage...and to have enriched their lives, just as much as they will have contributed to my baggage and enriched my life. We're all on this train ride together. Above all, we should all try to strive to make the ride as pleasant and memorable as we can, right up until we each make the final stop and leave the train for the last time..................
Women are bitchy and predictable ...men are not and that's the key to knowing the truth.
Friends Of Carol Part 1
morning everyone,
so much to read back this morning, i did try to post before i went out yesterday but my friends turned up early so i had to turn off.
hi joan,
i know i've been a pain and not answered your posts and emails ( im still getting a lot of trouble with them and dont know how to sort it out ) sometimes but i can only echo what everyone else has said here to you, you will be grately missed but, like all of us, there are things in your private life that need your attention and they have to be delt with. your jokes are aboslutely classic as are your words of wisdom and i hope that, now and again, you can pop in and add some more. xx
only 48hrs of freedom left
not looking forward to going back to work and i dont mean just cos i've had a few days off ). i know i havnt had my full amount of holiday but it dosnt look like im going to get any more and the thought of working six days a week til this time next year is really getting to me, dont think i can do it, im not enjoying it any more, in fact, im dreading it.
we are going to a big indoor market today, tomorrow i've got another sunday lunch coming. yesterday was brilliant but i had to buy myself a jumper when i got there, forgot how the wind cand blow down there
have a great weekend everyone, the weather is still great here. xxxx
so much to read back this morning, i did try to post before i went out yesterday but my friends turned up early so i had to turn off.
hi joan,
i know i've been a pain and not answered your posts and emails ( im still getting a lot of trouble with them and dont know how to sort it out ) sometimes but i can only echo what everyone else has said here to you, you will be grately missed but, like all of us, there are things in your private life that need your attention and they have to be delt with. your jokes are aboslutely classic as are your words of wisdom and i hope that, now and again, you can pop in and add some more. xx
only 48hrs of freedom left

we are going to a big indoor market today, tomorrow i've got another sunday lunch coming. yesterday was brilliant but i had to buy myself a jumper when i got there, forgot how the wind cand blow down there

have a great weekend everyone, the weather is still great here. xxxx
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Just popped back to have a shower before I get ready to go out again.......where is everyone ffs even the bleedin guvnor aint around. Good Afternoon Helen by the way. I had to come back all round the flipping houses from vvvvvvvvvpv as theres something stuck on the A12 they fnk may blow up so theres like 10 miles of bleedin traffic I noticed going ........going back to where I wanted and Carol does not do traffic hold ups.....God no......Id rather go 20 miles out of me way and move than just sit there............just as well really as I bloody did:wah:Right better have me shower, do me hair and make meself.....oops sorry....TRY to make meself look glam.........tell yer its such hard work these days:wah:.

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Ok Thats It....im Gonna Kill Meself As Im Fed Up Talking To Me Bleedin Self............................bang..........thats It Im Gone>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Women are bitchy and predictable ...men are not and that's the key to knowing the truth.
Friends Of Carol Part 1
Get up off the floor, it's only an imitation gun and fake blood :rolleyes::wah:
Hope you're well Carol :-6
Hope you're well Carol :-6
I am nobody..nobody is perfect...therefore I must be Perfect!
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SuzyB;705550 wrote: Get up off the floor, it's only an imitation gun and fake blood :rolleyes::wah:
Hope you're well Carol :-6Course i aint ffs Im bleedin brown bread Suzy!!!!!:-5Oh gawd why am I such a drama queen now look what Ive done sob sob>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Hope you're well Carol :-6Course i aint ffs Im bleedin brown bread Suzy!!!!!:-5Oh gawd why am I such a drama queen now look what Ive done sob sob>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Women are bitchy and predictable ...men are not and that's the key to knowing the truth.
Friends Of Carol Part 1
Cripes Carol you have been a busy little bee on here
HI u lot!!:-6 Nice to see you here again Kathy make sure you come back! xx
and Hi Suzy, JIm let you have a go on the computer then:rolleyes:
Helen thats what a holiday does for you,, makes you realise just how much you hate your job. MY husband changed his job completely after a holiday once, we both saw a massive difference in him while on holiday and he was just so depressed whe he had to go back. Im Wishing and praying for you to find a way out helen:-4
Wheres our Gill? hope you are ok matie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Well. my hubby is pondering on going to Kelso races tomorrow so i may have to do the work i usually do in the morning tonight,, grr. but it will be worth it for a good day out specially if the weather is as good as it has been here today!
Squishy hugs all round xxxxxxxxxxxxxxKaz.
HI u lot!!:-6 Nice to see you here again Kathy make sure you come back! xx
and Hi Suzy, JIm let you have a go on the computer then:rolleyes:
Helen thats what a holiday does for you,, makes you realise just how much you hate your job. MY husband changed his job completely after a holiday once, we both saw a massive difference in him while on holiday and he was just so depressed whe he had to go back. Im Wishing and praying for you to find a way out helen:-4
Wheres our Gill? hope you are ok matie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Well. my hubby is pondering on going to Kelso races tomorrow so i may have to do the work i usually do in the morning tonight,, grr. but it will be worth it for a good day out specially if the weather is as good as it has been here today!
Squishy hugs all round xxxxxxxxxxxxxxKaz.
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In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.
Martin Luther King Jr.
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Kaz have a great day tomorrow love and win lots!!
Im taking some time out so hope you all keep well, happy but most of all healthy.xxxxx
Im taking some time out so hope you all keep well, happy but most of all healthy.xxxxx
Women are bitchy and predictable ...men are not and that's the key to knowing the truth.
Friends Of Carol Part 1
REMEMBER WHEN
Remember when
I was young and so were you
And time stood still and
love was all we knew
You were the first, so was I
We made love and
then you cried
Remember when
Remember when
we vowed the vows
and walked the walk
Gave our hearts,
made the start, it was hard
We lived and learned,
life threw curves
There was joy, there was hurt
Remember when
Remember when
old ones died and new were born
And life was changed,
disassembled, rearranged
We came together, fell apart
And broke each other's hearts
Remember when
Remember when
the sound of little feet
was the music
We danced to week to week
Brought back the love,
we found trust
Vowed we'd never give it up
Remember when
Remember when
thirty something seemed old
Now lookin' back,
it's just a steppin' stone
To where we are,
where we've been
Said we'd do it all again
Remember when
Remember when
we said when we turned gray
When the children grow up
and move away
We won't be sad, we'll be glad
For all the life we've had
And we'll remember when
Remember when
Remember when................bye for now guysxxxx
Remember when
I was young and so were you
And time stood still and
love was all we knew
You were the first, so was I
We made love and
then you cried
Remember when
Remember when
we vowed the vows
and walked the walk
Gave our hearts,
made the start, it was hard
We lived and learned,
life threw curves
There was joy, there was hurt
Remember when
Remember when
old ones died and new were born
And life was changed,
disassembled, rearranged
We came together, fell apart
And broke each other's hearts
Remember when
Remember when
the sound of little feet
was the music
We danced to week to week
Brought back the love,
we found trust
Vowed we'd never give it up
Remember when
Remember when
thirty something seemed old
Now lookin' back,
it's just a steppin' stone
To where we are,
where we've been
Said we'd do it all again
Remember when
Remember when
we said when we turned gray
When the children grow up
and move away
We won't be sad, we'll be glad
For all the life we've had
And we'll remember when
Remember when
Remember when................bye for now guysxxxx
Women are bitchy and predictable ...men are not and that's the key to knowing the truth.
Friends Of Carol Part 1
Carolly;705612 wrote: Kaz have a great day tomorrow love and win lots!!
Im taking some time out so hope you all keep well, happy but most of all healthy.xxxxx
Carol thanks:-4 you too mate ,, enjoy yer party!! I know you have had some troubles,, but try to put them behind you and enjoy the night,,, and oi!! dont you stay away from here too long?????
Im taking some time out so hope you all keep well, happy but most of all healthy.xxxxx
Carol thanks:-4 you too mate ,, enjoy yer party!! I know you have had some troubles,, but try to put them behind you and enjoy the night,,, and oi!! dont you stay away from here too long?????
FOC THREAD PART1
In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.
Martin Luther King Jr.