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 Lorri55
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 38 (view)
 
can't sleep ,help!!
Posted: 2/22/2013 1:48:59 PM
Funnily enough I used to regularly drop off to Dark Side of The Moon.........my most favourite ever album.
Remove all TVs from the bedroom would be my advice......also earplugs can come in handy if you have noisy neighbours ;-)
 Lorri55
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 34 (view)
 
Is music important?
Posted: 2/22/2013 1:45:55 PM
I could not live without music.....it can lift you up, it can relax you...I don't really mind what musical taste someone has, it's the enjoyment of it that is important.
My family life is full of music, my son teaches and plays guitar, also works as a sound engineer....my daughter is just ending her Masters in Music Therapy . Music not only gives us all pleasure but is shaping their careers.
Just enjoy is what I say :-)
 Lorri55
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 25 (view)
 
When you wish the ground would swallow you up
Posted: 2/22/2013 12:44:06 PM
All was quiet in the large open-plan office when Lorraine went to the printer to collect a letter........
She felt a big sneeze coming on.....she tensed...she braced.....she let it go..........
OMG.........there followed a very loud ...........can you fill in the blank??
She turned to face her team.......all collapsed over their desks, 10 minutes of hilarity ensued.........did us all a lot of good, it had been a very tense week ;-)
 Lorri55
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 24 (view)
 
compulsory swimming lessons for kids?
Posted: 2/9/2013 6:21:37 AM
I nearly drowned as a kid (Loch Lomond) so was keen that my own kids learned to swim as soon as possible. They were taken to the pool from about 6 months old and got lessons from about nursery age, went on to be good swimmers although my daughter still curses her broad shoulders ;-)
I can't say I ENOY swimming all that much but realise it could be a life-saver and is good exercise

It would be good if all nursery/primary school kids could get swimming lessons although as usual it all comes down to cost.
 Lorri55
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 62 (view)
 
Why are benefits staff always so arrogant.?
Posted: 1/25/2013 1:36:02 PM
understand that it may take a few weeks for your claim to be finalised....usually because we are waiting for the DWP to confirm what benefits a claimant is receiving.

I am sorry you have had such an awful experience but hey, we aren't all bad

Lorraine
 Lorri55
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 61 (view)
 
Why are benefits staff always so arrogant.?
Posted: 1/25/2013 1:34:13 PM
Vlad

Cheers for that.....some of us do try to do our best .

You shouldn't be put in the position of having to borrow money to pay your rent. If your landlord is at all decent he should
 Lorri55
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 52 (view)
 
How is the weather affecting you?
Posted: 1/24/2013 1:31:54 PM
Nothing that 3 duvets and a hot water bottle can't sort!
We have had a fair bit of snow, have a family of snowmen in the garden but the roads have been well gritted and I have been able to get to and from work ok.
 Lorri55
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 121 (view)
 
Advantages Of The Opposite Sex
Posted: 1/12/2013 4:37:42 PM
A big strong chest to lay your head on.......beats a pillow hands down
Big hands to provide back massages
And those same big hands to.........................................well I will leave that to your imagination ;-)
 Lorri55
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 28 (view)
 
Life s 'big' questions....
Posted: 1/12/2013 4:07:25 PM
I still haven't found....what I'm looking for!
I might leave instructions for that to be put on my grave-stone ;-)
Too short but I like it and it makes me smile
 Lorri55
Joined: 10/5/2007
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Would you remarry your ex?
Posted: 1/12/2013 4:04:33 PM
No way Jose......his current wife might have a problem with that. She and I get along fine.
I say 'current' .....he has strayed twice so far but she keeps taking him back

Hmmmm :-(
 Lorri55
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 26 (view)
 
What do you think is missing in current comedy, especially in the UK?
Posted: 1/12/2013 7:33:52 AM
Four candles..... f.u.n.a.x... and stuff like that

The older forumites (ages with myself I mean) will probably understand what I am getting at!!
 Lorri55
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 89 (view)
 
Best live gig you've ever been to?
Posted: 1/12/2013 7:27:46 AM
Zenndy -
The sax is THE most amazing instrument......all credit to you for being able to play!
Try to catch Salsa Celtica if you can, mix of Spanish, Irish, Scots and just amazing sounds......helps if you can dance a bit of salsa too ;-)
 Lorri55
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 11 (view)
 
who remembers Roller Skating and Roller Discos
Posted: 1/12/2013 7:19:45 AM
Meeeeeeeeeeee......as a kid I was not allowed a bike as mum and dad considered it too dangerous!!

I lived on my roller skates ( mine had ball-bearings in them???) but the damage I did to myself I would have been safer on a bike.

I never ever did learn to ride a bike believe it or not :-(
 Lorri55
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 75 (view)
 
Best live gig you've ever been to?
Posted: 1/11/2013 9:56:17 AM
Paul Simon
Wings
Fleetwood Mac
Jools Holland's Rhythm and Blues Band
The Standard Error (my son's band)
The Peat Bog Faeries (my landlord's band)
Salsa Celtica.....catch them if you can
Heather Small
Bryan Ferry........what can I say ;-)
 Lorri55
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 52 (view)
 
Why are benefits staff always so arrogant.?
Posted: 1/6/2013 11:01:02 AM
I work for a Local Authority up here and spend a lot of time carrying out telephone interviews with Housing Benefit claimants (both new claims and changes of circumstances)
These interviews are pre-arranged for a time that suits the customer, however I have had to deal with claimants who are , for example, on a bus, in the supermarket queue, still in bed and on one memorable occasion they were on the loo!! and there I was thinking they were pouring a glass of water ............
Respect cuts both ways?
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 23 (view)
 
Lonely b*stard meal for one?
Posted: 12/25/2012 11:23:12 AM
I take it the attraction in France at this time of year is skiing?
Hope they are having a ball.....love the country and would move there to live in a heartbeat!
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 21 (view)
 
Lonely b*stard meal for one?
Posted: 12/25/2012 11:07:26 AM
I was all set to have one of those...partner having to work....we managed an Xmas breakfast and I have now got what feels like flu starting, cant face cooking for one.
I am managing fluids though ;-)
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 29 (view)
 
How to improve Call Centres?
Posted: 12/24/2012 2:51:21 PM
I would suggest that all applicants for posts are put through a telephone interview first.
This may seem as if I am stating the obvious but it doesn't always happen .
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 23 (view)
 
One vegetarian for Christmas .
Posted: 12/23/2012 12:16:38 PM
My son's girlfriend is vegetarian and when we eat together we all eat vegetarian.......my son's diet has improved a lot in the last couple of years to be honest and I have enjoyed finding new meat-free recipes for us all to enjoy.
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 57 (view)
 
how tall is to tall
Posted: 9/9/2012 6:05:40 AM
My son is 6 feet 4 and his wee girlfriend is 5 feet 2
My kids second cousin on their dad's side is ................6 feet 10 , although I am sure when I first met him many moons ago he was nearer to 7 feet.
The poor guy has to put up with a lot of stares and rude comments :-(
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 13 (view)
 
proof of divorce
Posted: 6/12/2012 12:45:14 PM
yes, I have been asked for it when my kids were applying for funding for their University studies.
Sad though it may be, I am pretty organised and had it in my multi-file hehehe
Just heard today that he has dumped wife number 2....hope her filing is as good as mine :-)
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 31 (view)
 
What are you up to this evening ?
Posted: 6/4/2012 2:26:05 PM
I am basking in the glow of my newly -installed central heating system........and all at the expense of my landlord !!
oh and enjoying a glass or two of white wine , just to toast Oor Lizzy of course :-)
Wee smiley icon although I don't appear to be allowed any of them for some reason
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 12 (view)
 
Time taken up by Masters Degree
Posted: 6/4/2012 2:14:01 PM
Synergy.......No, didn't come on to boast about having a Masters. I only have an Ordinary and a very old one at that (1978)
I came on to reply to the OP with the information I have and yes, am prepared to admit that I am very proud of my daughter who already has an Honours Degree in Music and is working hard to get her Masters in Music Therapy, to enable her to work with children and adults with learning difficulties/brain injuries.
No need to be quite so nasty.
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 7 (view)
 
Time taken up by Masters Degree
Posted: 6/1/2012 1:58:27 PM
My daughter is taking a Masters in Music Therapy down in London...Roehampton Uni.
She opted for part-time over 3 years so that she can work full-time and fund her studies (she has used up her 4 year allowance )
She attends classes just one day per week but has essays and work placements on top.
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 6 (view)
 
WORDS
Posted: 5/27/2012 11:49:37 AM
My daughter always liked a 'boddled edd' for her breakfast (boiled egg)
My son was called Davin (Gavin)....he went to Speech Therapy and a lolly-pop stick sorted that one out !
And we lived at the foot of the Penguin Hills (Pentland Hills)
Awwwwwwwwwwwwwww.....dead cute in my opinion
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 28 (view)
 
Musical guilty pleasures
Posted: 5/27/2012 11:39:33 AM
Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Pink Floyd...I think I may be showing my age here?
Och WTF, all very talented and I still have their vinyl as well as CDs
The sad thing is I can tell when the 'jumps' are
Where are the wee icons? I don't seem to be allowed them ...:-(
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
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EUROPEAN ECONOMIC UNITY DOES NOT WORK
Posted: 5/26/2012 2:29:11 PM
Shallow though this may sound.................far too many words on the page
Ironically enough ...this message is apparently too short !!
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 11 (view)
 
Sounds fussy?
Posted: 5/25/2012 1:21:47 PM
Right now, the sound of a very angry parent Magpie.......baby is out of the nest , building muscle strength and will be on the ground for about 10 days as it gets to grips with learning to fly....
sooooooo they are protecting it from all 5 neighbourhood cats.
Also, the sound of my downstairs neighbour walking about in high heels on her wooden floors.......
And finally.....the constant ringing on my left ear. Tinnitus. Am getting a hearing aid next week which they say will help by making me more aware of other noises and less aware of the buzzing.
Time will tell.....weee smiley face with headphones on
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 36 (view)
 
Who do you sit next to on the bus/train?
Posted: 5/23/2012 1:56:52 PM
I usually drive to work but if I have to take the bus I make sure I at least start off with a seat to myself .....and next to a window which I can open as they are always far too hot.
Maybe an age thing? ;-)
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 24 (view)
 
Badge of Honour - my mobile phone is 18 years old
Posted: 5/23/2012 1:34:34 PM
I have had 2 mobiles in my lifetime......held off getting one as didnt really see the need however when the kids' dad and I split he bought me one as was genuinely worried about me and them being out in the car and maybe having an accident.....
Same kids eventually got embarassed by my 'BRICK' and I updated things....got a wee Sony Ericsson with a great camera and it is still going strong.
I had to send a message from my chum's blackberry the other day.....my fingers are too big and I don't have nails .....nightmare!!!
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 6 (view)
 
The Click
Posted: 5/12/2012 8:47:19 AM
I have been on and off the Forums for a few years , so welcome to all you 'newbies'.
The best thing to do is just start a few threads, post on threads that interest you and when the fighting starts keep your distance.
I have had a lot of laughs over the years, there are some old faces that I miss but some have returned to cause havoc again ;-)
Enjoy!
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 26 (view)
 
Looking a lot younger then you are...
Posted: 4/27/2012 2:59:57 PM
Well, I will be 55 in November and was told the other day at work that I don't look my age....not so sure I agree with them, the hair dye is coming out tomorrow !!

I do remember when my ex husband joined the Police at the age of 28 ( that was classed as a late entrant as the limit in the dark ages was 30) I used to laugh when he put his hat on......he looked about 12, bless him!

Our son and daughter have inherited the youth gene.......their passports are very crumpled from hauling them round the pubs and clubs ;-)

OP....enjoy it while you can!
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 11 (view)
 
Epilepsy and other medical conditions and when to mention them
Posted: 4/27/2012 2:52:04 PM
When my duaghter was aged 18 months she started to have frequent convulsions, some were febrile (temperature related) others came out of the blue, some very brief absences (petit mal) others more lengthy convulsions (grand mal)
Our GP was VERY reluctant to pigeon-hole her and diagnose Epilepsy.....didn't want her stigmatised ....she was put on anti-convulsant meds up to age 5, weaning herself off as her body grew, touch wood the only slight problem she had was when she applied for her provisional driving licence and all she needed to provide was a letter from her GP
I am glad to say , she has had not fits/convulsions since age 3....took a wee while for the docs to get her level of meds correct.
I have made sure she knows that she had these problems as if she goes on to have children, it is a condition which can run in families and would hate her to be unprepared as it can be a frightening experience.
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 72 (view)
 
Makeup or bare face?
Posted: 4/25/2012 1:07:14 PM
I swear by tinted moisturiser just to give me a bit of colour.....not as heavy as foundation which is far too claggy for me.
For work, as I wear specs, just a bit of mascara, blusher and lip-gloss
When I am wearing my contact lenses , eye-shadow, eyeliner .
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 210 (view)
 
unemployed
Posted: 4/21/2012 3:16:10 PM
And if people are on benefits, why are you opening them a store card? They don't have enough income to enable them to make even a minimum payment!
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 35 (view)
 
Burping, Belching or Farting
Posted: 4/21/2012 3:14:23 PM
I work in a large open-plan office......when everyone is working away it can be verrrrrrrrrrrrrrry quiet.
one day I went to printer to collect a letter.....sneezed......and , you know where this is going!!
Anyway, a 'bottom squeak ' escaped....I thought if I just stayed put and focused on my prints it would all be just fine....
I looked over to my team........................all falling about in fits of laughter, red in the face, shoulders going up and down, Jayne was actually collapsed over her desk!
It did us all the power of good as we had had a pretty difficult time in the run up to this .
Nothing to fret about in my opinion.
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 3 (view)
 
Under the Hammer
Posted: 4/21/2012 2:50:42 PM
Hoq- oucha! I bet that hurt a wee bit?
Did you have the car for long? I have never been brave enough to buy a car that way but am told it's a good way to bag a bargain?
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 33 (view)
 
Burping, Belching or Farting
Posted: 4/21/2012 2:48:10 PM
Theflea.......och my partner is well accustomed to that!!
Fact is we have such a laugh about it when it happens.....to me that's the sign of a good relationship so you just enjoy!
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 205 (view)
 
unemployed
Posted: 4/21/2012 2:45:53 PM
There is a huge difference between being on paid annual leave or paid sick leave and being unemployed.
I interview Housing Benefit claimants every day and have spoken to so many seriously ill/depressed/lonely/suicidal people........that's in amongst a lot of lazy/demotivated and happy- to- take -what -they- can -get -folk
No, as a hard worker I couldn't be in a relationship with someone who didn't work.
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 25 (view)
 
Ageing pussy
Posted: 4/21/2012 2:39:20 PM
To Chilled.......Grisabella, what a name!! Love it!!
All is quiet here for now. Shhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.....don't waken the baby!
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
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Music for St Georges Day
Posted: 4/21/2012 2:31:37 PM
Also bear in mind that a lot of your customers might be from elsewhere ......my daughter (Scots) lives in Saaaaaaaarrrrffff London for example ;-)
Maybe have a few other traditional songs up your sleeve just in case?
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 30 (view)
 
Burping, Belching or Farting
Posted: 4/21/2012 1:38:01 PM
Sometimes it happens and you just have to have a giggle.....too many folk, women in particular, are far too uptight about bodily functions
Holding it all in isn't good for your health
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 22 (view)
 
Ageing pussy
Posted: 4/21/2012 11:45:50 AM
haha.....she has just come in from having a wee rummage around the garden, walked in to the living room where I am sitting , yelled a few times, walked out and is now snuggled down with her sister in my bedroom
Sometimes I think she just likes the sound of her own voice although, yes, it has crossed my mind that she may be deaf and not realise how loudly she is yelling.
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 1 (view)
 
Under the Hammer
Posted: 4/21/2012 10:28:54 AM
Have you ever been to an auction and ended up paying way too much for something you didnt really want ?

I would love to go to one but reckon I would have to sit on my hands for the duration........I did go to a charity auction once and ended up paying a fortune for two wee teddy bears, didn't mind too much as it was a good cause and my kids loved them. Think they are in the attic as we speak....hmmm.....now, I wonder.......what else is up there

Leaves the room to climb the ladder.............wee cobwebby icon if there was one ;-)
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 5 (view)
 
Ageing pussy
Posted: 4/21/2012 8:43:43 AM
Thanks folks.....I reckon her sight is ok as she is watching me at the moment struggling to open a bottle of baby oil;-)

I tend to reckon it is senility.........hers and mine ! ;-)
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 1 (view)
 
Ageing pussy
Posted: 4/21/2012 8:24:37 AM
That got your attention!!

Now, not going to bore you all with tales of dried prunes etc, I need some help with how to deal with my elderly cat, Sweep, aged nearly 13

She is happy enough in her own wee world but YELLS a lot......she gets a lot ot attention and also has the company of her sister cat, but sometimes she just walks around the flat yelling for no apparent reason.

Anyone else got an elderly moggy?
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 34 (view)
 
First ever bought and favourite
Posted: 4/21/2012 7:53:45 AM
My first vinyl LP (showing my age) was Band on the Run by Wings.
My favourite LP and one I still play regularly, is Dark Side of the Moon, Pink Floyd
I now have so many CDs that I can't remember which one I bought first.....Pavarotti is in the car at the moment ....ducks for cover
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
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Makes you cringe yet makes you laugh
Posted: 4/19/2012 2:36:57 PM
My partner doing an impression of a cat coughing up a fur-ball......it's a very long story but guaranteed to make me laugh

****-cat icon ....if I could find the icons now :-(
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 1 (view)
 
Why are we here today?
Posted: 4/17/2012 2:27:05 AM
I amn't often on here during the day as I work full-time
I have been off sick , so in between reading 500 books (well, maybe not quite) I have been popping onto the Forums
Why are you here today?
 Lorri53
Joined: 10/5/2007
Msg: 17 (view)
 
Lillies
Posted: 4/17/2012 1:24:09 AM
OMG......I feel very neglectful of my 12 year olds now, over the years I have had lillies in my homes on many occasions.

Not now though, I will be more careful
 
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