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YAY......Brilliant. Right, I'm off to the pub for some festive cheer and a spring in my step. The Miracle of Christmas occurred....






Willard Wrote:

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> The Christmas miracle worker has got back in touch

> and I'm going to pick up the presents at 4:30

> (armed with a well deserved bottle of champagne).

>

>

> Phew, got there in the end! Have a great Christmas

> everyone! x

worldwiser Wrote:

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> This reminds me of the time a motorist crashed

> into my parked car and left me a note which read,

> 'I'm writing you this note so people think I'm

> leaving you my number. Which as you can see I'm

> not.'



I know it's not funny and I shouldn't laugh, and I'm sure you didn't, but :)) :)) :))


ETA: Glad it all had a happy ending, Willard.

Delighted with the outcome, a testament to persistence. And mathematics.


Sue, I imagine it wouldn't have been so funny had it not been a rental car that I was using for work. And the fact that two days later a very identifiable Hovis truck crashed into the same spot. So we let them fix it.

ozzy Wrote:

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> Isnt it great that there are still some good

> people around



I think most people are nice and will do the right thing, even if it involves taking a bit of time.


It's just that we tend to hear about the ones who aren't nice and don't do the right thing.


And sometimes it's not that people are bad, it's that they are shy or in a hurry or don't want to interfere ...


Anyway, what a heartwarming start to Christmas with a story like the above :)

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