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  • TheFaQQer
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    Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post
    I got a 1" pen1s extension. Does that count?
    A 50% increase, well done.



    So obvious, but it had to be done before someone else got in there first.

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  • DimPrawn
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    I got a 1" pen1s extension. Does that count?

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  • Charles Foster Kane
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    Originally posted by KathyWoolfe View Post
    Congratulations - I've just got my second extension (this time for 6 months), 1 month into my first 3 month extension!
    You think they'd wait until the end of the 3 month extension before extending further. That would seem to be the shrewd thing to do.

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  • KathyWoolfe
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    Originally posted by Sockpuppet View Post
    ....my meal ticket past Christmas. Originally meant to end on 21st December. Not got 3 month extension to a 3 month project.

    Which dumps me out nicely in March where there will be a) more contracts coming around April time and b) more driving should I not be able to find anything else.
    Congratulations - I've just got my second extension (this time for 6 months), 1 month into my first 3 month extension!

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  • Charles Foster Kane
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    Originally posted by TheFaQQer View Post
    I've just seen the price of a Christmas special large latte thingy in Starbucks.

    £3.80
    Guess how many grams of fat that has...

    Hint: It's the same as eating a couple of hot dogs.

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  • TheFaQQer
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    Originally posted by Sockpuppet View Post
    Pfft. I'm helping you older guys by being part of the generation pushing your BTL empire skywards by creating demand for housing.

    Plus you all probably earn tulip loads more than me. But I'll still get a round in...


    ...after which you'll see a northern boy cry at London prices.
    I've just seen the price of a Christmas special large latte thingy in Starbucks.

    £3.80

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  • Sockpuppet
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    Originally posted by TheFaQQer View Post
    Instead of which, you'll be flush for getting the drinks in at the Christmas do, won't you?
    Pfft. I'm helping you older guys by being part of the generation pushing your BTL empire skywards by creating demand for housing.

    Plus you all probably earn tulip loads more than me. But I'll still get a round in...


    ...after which you'll see a northern boy cry at London prices.

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  • DimPrawn
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    Originally posted by Ruprect View Post
    I have just dropped a particularly volumous and fragrant bottom burp in your honour.
    I can see that by your expression.

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  • Ruprect
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    Originally posted by Sockpuppet View Post
    Along with a cup of tea and hug that would be great.
    I have just dropped a particularly volumous and fragrant bottom burp in your honour.

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  • TheFaQQer
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    Originally posted by Sockpuppet View Post
    Along with a cup of tea and hug that would be great.
    Instead of which, you'll be flush for getting the drinks in at the Christmas do, won't you?

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  • Sockpuppet
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    Originally posted by DimPrawn View Post
    What do you want, congratulations?
    Along with a cup of tea and hug that would be great.

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  • rootsnall
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    Originally posted by TheFaQQer View Post
    have
    Repeat mistake, it's set in my junior school years subconscious and hard to correct.

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  • Sockpuppet
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    Originally posted by SallyAnne View Post
    Excellent - loads of spare cash to donate to the "Help the Northern Rock" fund then?

    Congratulations honey - good going!!



    Didnt know you were known as the Northern Rock

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  • SallyAnne
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    Originally posted by Sockpuppet View Post
    ....my meal ticket past Christmas. Originally meant to end on 21st December. Not got 3 month extension to a 3 month project.

    Which dumps me out nicely in March where there will be a) more contracts coming around April time and b) more driving should I not be able to find anything else.
    Excellent - loads of spare cash to donate to the "Help the Northern Rock" fund then?

    Congratulations honey - good going!!

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  • TheFaQQer
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    Originally posted by rootsnall View Post
    He's young and excitable, leave him alone. I'd of thought an orange or maybe a mars bar would be more appropriate if you must reward him.
    have

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