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Re: Amusing Musings

Postby Francis » 20 May 2013, 18:35

Fiona said

Sounds great - except I can't bear to stand up and talk in front of people like that


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I think Nigel and Pete would make fabulous comperes - what a double act.
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Re: Amusing Musings

Postby pete9012S » 20 May 2013, 18:48

Eddie, it was a visual image that slipped into my subconscious mind from who knows were? :shock: :D :D

I mean,I don't even know if you've ever had a pedicure? Or indeed if you would be happy to receive one from Stephen???? :wink:
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Re: Amusing Musings

Postby Eddie Muir » 20 May 2013, 18:51

Thanks for the explanation, Pete. :lol: :lol: :lol:

I can't say I've ever a pedicure, although I have had my feet treated by a chiropodist a few times. :D
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Re: Amusing Musings

Postby Sally » 20 May 2013, 19:26

Sounds like a good idea - but how about A Return to Old Thatch, to include us booking the side room at the Spade Oak as we did before - allowing space and time for "presentations or speeches". A visit to the garden, including tea and cake could then also be included. Dead easy!

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Re: Amusing Musings

Postby Fiona1986 » 20 May 2013, 20:26

Francis - it doesn't matter who it is. Ask me to stand in front of people and speak and I'll speak as fast as humanly possible and go bright red!

Katharine - I'm afraid I will have to veto your last suggestion as I can't ride a bike. :oops:
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Re: Amusing Musings

Postby Francis » 20 May 2013, 21:00

Fiona, chatting to us will do nicely - I certainly wouldn't want you to be embarassed. Maybe the Sally's suggested Old Thatch visit and room in the pub, where we could all chat in an informal way, would do the trick!
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Re: Amusing Musings

Postby Katharine » 20 May 2013, 21:28

Don't worry Fiona, I'd be last in the queue for a 12 mile bike ride. Even if by some miracle I managed to get there in one piece, I'd need at least 3 weeks to recover before I attempted the return journey!

Sally, I've already visited Old Thatch twice, and don't need much persuading to return there. Although if there were about 30 of us, they might need to stock up on their delicious home made cakes. :D
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Re: Amusing Musings

Postby Wolfgang » 21 May 2013, 16:35

Katharine wrote:Don't worry Fiona, I'd be last in the queue for a 12 mile bike ride. Even if by some miracle I managed to get there in one piece, I'd need at least 3 weeks to recover before I attempted the return journey!


Why not starting to practice? It might prove useful for your second project next year as well. ;-) Of course you have to start slowly. During the first week one-mile-rides, during the second two-miles, etc.
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Re: Amusing Musings

Postby Lucky Star » 21 May 2013, 17:19

Moonraker wrote:
Lucky Star wrote:I suspect that these types of smaller, cosier gatherings may be the furure of the EBS Day

Freudian slip, John? :wink:


It would depend who attends I suppose. :lol: :lol: :twisted:
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Re: Amusing Musings

Postby Julie2owlsdene » 21 May 2013, 19:43

Had to laugh at Nigel's posting, you really are a card. See what I'm missing when I can't get Wi-fi in deepest Dorset!!!! You missed one subject out, Nigel. Julie's talk on dogs!! :lol:

You excellent humour you have! :lol:

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Re: Amusing Musings

Postby Francis » 21 May 2013, 19:58

The furure will start when we get round to the politics - I know Nigel can't wait!
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Re: Amusing Musings

Postby Eddie Muir » 22 May 2013, 08:55

Julie2owlsdene wrote: See what I'm missing when I can't get Wi-fi in deepest Dorset!!!!

You miss so much when you don't have an internet connection - even if it's only for a few days! Welcome back, Julie. :D
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Re: Amusing Musings

Postby Moonraker » 22 May 2013, 09:56

I see the title to this thread has been changed. Apologies to the management if I made it look like an official alternative to a Society Day - I shouldn't have used Enid Blyton Day 2014 as a title. :oops:
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Re: Amusing Musings

Postby Julie2owlsdene » 22 May 2013, 10:06

Funnily enough I was looking for the other title this morning, and thought it had been deleted, but then I found this title and it's the same subject! :lol:

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Re: Amusing Musings

Postby Fiona1986 » 22 May 2013, 10:35

I was a bit confused as well, but then it doesn't take much to confuse me!
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