KalamityKel

*passes over the lead*

Sadly I have to disagree... there is a big diff between a short and a Tall hot choccy...

just how big is it? You know size is everything in these matters! ;-)

Me m8 handed over 3 strange looking pressies... I say strange as one was rather large and funny shaped with rather rude wrapping paper, another was a small square shaped box and the third was well... very flat. Naturally one asked whether any should not be placed by heat, were breakable (I dont call myself Kalamity for no reason ya know) or indeed needed to be handled with more care than usual (no swinging it over me head and shaking violently - the pressie not me!). Two out of the three were slightly fragile. Christmas day approaches and I open my gifts - ooooh a penguin (the first mentioned strange shape), a cup and a copy of TSP's (his band) latest album... as nice as the individual pressies were I was already told the penguin wasnt originally for me, the cup "would do" and the cd was a case of him not being able to think of anything else. I think I need a new friend! lol No no seriously I'm not ungrateful I just didn't need to know the workings and inspiration behind the choices!

SeanMacGabhann Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > baglady - take comfort from the fact that you are > not alone. There are hundreds, nay thousands, of > people who lurk (read but do not post) - and > nothing wrong with that. But it is more fun to get > involved.. and now you've dived in.. Blimey I never knew ED was THAT big!!!

*covers eyes* There's some innocent ppl around ya know! ::o

Eater do you mean the youngsters who don't actually go inside the establishment but tend to "hang out" out side?

tut tut u piggies! :p

Many thanks for all your kind wishes and offers. Everything is much appreciated. My brother has 5 children - 18months, 2 1/2, 5, 7 and 8. They are currently between homes, staying with us and other family members and so space is rather limited. I think for the time being we are holding off further donations until after Christmas. Thanks again Kel -xxx-

Christmas is almost here, everyone's running around stressed out thinking of the turkey that needs to either be bought or defrosted, the dog has chewed and ripped a pile of the presents left in the corner, the kids have nearly demolished the Christmas tree when trying to put the fairy on top, you feel slightly sniffly (could this be the beginnings of man flu?!!) and grandma is complaining there's not enough chocolate on these nuts... oh dear what to do it's soooo stressful! Why is it always YOU that has a tough time at Christmas? Is it really JUST you? Are you really that hard done by? What about others out there who may be having a worse time of it this year? This year has certainly been a tough one for myself and family but instead of feeling sorry for myself I shall be thinking of those much less fortunate than me. I shall be thinking in particular of my brother and his family who, after losing his house in a fire, is technically homeless, has no belongings, no toys or clothes for the kids and also lost all but one of his beloved cats. I shall be thinking of all the support friends and neighbours (all of whom are not particularly well off) have shown to all those effected and the closeness/unity is has created. Also, giving my thanks to the fire services who did such a wonderful and hard job even when reviving little Max (kitten) and how the worst case scenario was avoided - instead of lost pets it could have been body bags being brought out of the now condemed building. I shall also be thinking of those who have recently lost loved ones either through death or separation/broken down relationships. Of those who've lost jobs. Of those whose child who has lost touch with parents and family leaving them with no knowledge as to their where abouts or well being. Who have also left children of their own wondering where they've gone. Of those who couldn't handle life and needed to escape and help which wasn't available. Those who wont be having the turkey, roast potatoes, gravy, Christmas pud, the works but will have to settle with just baked beans on toast as the weeks takings just wasn't enough to stretch to spaghetti hoops. Who will be sitting in the back room of their house huddling together to keep warm. I shall be thinking of many different people in different circumstances and I shall look at myself and think myself lucky I have all that I do and will never be ungrateful, especially at this time of year.

I'd quite like for my family to have a roof over their heads, toys/clothes/personal belongings replaced an hearts mended... prob too much to ask tho :-(

Careful wot u ask for LuvPeckham sweetest Santa may have different ideas of wot is normal ;-)

*yawns*

dont forget the beer too (tu)

yes :-( *walks out front door wrapped in duvet*

And yet it's not Peckham... That's like suggesting there be an official Peckham section on this Forum... Just saying

HonaloochieB Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > So if I'm reading it right, some old bloke's got > KK up the duff. > Scandalous. Wot school did u go to? :-|

for all those around...

When I get my hands on the germ spreader I WILL strangle 'em. After I've fully recovered from this man type flu thing. AND if old ppl or pregnant women think I'm going to give up my seat for them on the bus this morn just try it! My pain is too much I tell ya! :-(

Oh such entertainment!

ask urself that after all it was u who mentioned uncorking....

did you not know genies are magic and live like forever and ever and ever?

There's always some strange goings on up that way...

Lucky Jeannie :p

I'm missing the sweets already! :( hehe