Reading throught the threads this morning made me wonder if I should start a chatty thread, one that hopefully everyone could join in if they wished to do so.
As the Good Morningers know, after a lot of hassle with a blocked credit card, ( not me fault!), I bought a Santa lantern from Dobbies in their sale to replace one that I had, which had died.
When Santa arrived, he was leaning drunkenly against the glass, having had too much sherry on his rounds. There was no way I could fix it, as the unit was sealed.
I phoned Dobbies' customer service and got a very helpful young man, who mistakenly thought my name was Lady Marydoll I could visualise him bowing! I was going to wait to tell you all later that I have been given a seat in the House of Lords in the New Year's Honours list 
We had a good laugh, when I tried to spell my email address using the phonetic alphabet, because I was hoarse and he was having difficulty with my Glasgow accent.
Anyway, I got a full refund without any hassle and the added bonus, I get to keep Santa!! 
That simple exchange has really cheered me up. It may have started out with a simple request for a refund I didn't need to even ask in the end, but it became a social interaction with someone other than my DH.
I love him dearly, but oh I do need some other company! I'm now waiting to waylay the postman for a chat!
Congratulations supergirlnan
We have just watched DVDs of DD2's girls in the Christmas shows. One was Jane Banks in Mary Poppins and one was a snowflake in The Snowman. They both sang solos and were both brilliant...... well we thoughts so!!! 
Congratulations supergirlnan best Christmas present ever.
Congratulations supergirlsnan on the arrival of your new grandson
Yesterday I found out that my teacher daughter tested positive for the virus BUT my daughter-in-law who is 7 months pregnant tested negative.
My daughter is not feeling unwell BTW
Yesterday my best 'Teacher-friend' posted a card through the letter box.
It was hand-painted by his wife.
Inside was a photo of me and him and our favourite ever class (not that we have favourites of course, you'll know this Mary ).
They were a year 5 class (the best year imo), they should have done their GCSE s this year. A couple of them attended my current school.
It was such a kind thought, and such a lovely photo. We all looked so happy. It bought a tear to my eye.
What I'd give to go back just a few years...
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