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Megs36 Fri 30-Oct-20 19:14:33

Maw
Desperation,Pacification,Expectation,Acclamation,Realisation.
FRYS.

Marydoll Fri 30-Oct-20 19:13:15

Trying again!

Marydoll Fri 30-Oct-20 19:12:21

Here you are Maw.

suzette1613 Fri 30-Oct-20 19:09:57

To travel hopefully is better than to arrive.

This is often so true, the anticipation is frequently most of the pleasure, and l used to find that often spontaneous outings, parties etc were the best.

MawB2 Fri 30-Oct-20 19:07:23

That reminds me of Fry’s Five Boys Chocolate!
Can anybody tell me the different “stages”?

Calendargirl Fri 30-Oct-20 19:06:15

“Anticipation is better than realisation”.

MawB2 Fri 30-Oct-20 19:03:02

I love a good fish and chips so when our local village pub started offering takeaway fish and chips on a Friday nightI thought “Wonderful.”
Added to the fact that I long to eat anything I haven’t cooked myself, it promised a Friday night of bliss.
Or so I thought.
The prospect of fish and chips was alas, way better than the reality.
I’m not saying it was below standard but just failed to hit the spot.
(Hattie was pleased though, she got half of it)
How often though do we look forward to something only for it to disappoint? Christmas as a child was often like that - not bad but after the build up before hand, just a bit of a let down.
Please tell me I am not alone in this?