AnnieP

@AnnieP (24)

Age 68

Joined myLot 17 years ago

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When walking alone especially in the dark...

dolce_vita78 @dolce_vita78 (8062) • Philippines 10 Apr 08

When walking alone especially in the dark do you get paranoid? There are times when I tend to get paranoid when I walk alone most especially in the dark. I am not really afraid of the dark. It's what lurks in the dark that I...

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AnnieP I would never walk the streets in the dark in the UK even in brightly lit areas it is just not safe. There are too many drug crazed idiots out there who are only interested in finding their next fix. No I don't think I am being paranoid and I am no shrinking...

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Do you lock your door when you are at home?

crazynurse @crazynurse (7482) • United States 4 Feb 08

I just read an interesting statistic. According to the article I was reading, over 60 percent of people do not lock their door if they are at home. These people only lock their door when they leave their home. As for me, I keep...

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AnnieP When we are at home in the Uk we always lock our door now. We have had keys stolen whilst we watched tv and my car stolen from the drive. My mobile phone was stolen from the kitchen when I was upstairs. So we are very careful now. When we are in France however...

13 Apr 08

Home is where the heart is!

p1kef1sh @p1kef1sh (45681) 13 Apr 08

it is said. I must say that when I draw up to the crumbling, ruinous edifice that is p1kef1sh Towers I always experience a warm and pleasing glow. Knowing that everything inside will be familiar, that I can shed the cares of the...

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AnnieP When we bought our house in France we shipped over a lot of our furniture pictures etc. Now I feel as if I have two homes one in Uk and one in France. Going home to either gives me a warm glow your right it is good to have your own comfortable familiar things...

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On holiday tomorrow - What last minute things do you do before going away?

ellie333 @ellie333 (21016) 13 Apr 08

I'm off on my hols tomorrow and have checked the oil, water, tyres, power steering fluid, ironed and packed clothes, no need for passport as only going within UK, oh better water the plants before I go, make sure neighbour has...

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AnnieP Don't forget to close the back door. We once went away for two weeks and both thought the other had closed and locked the door. It wasn't until we returned that we found it had not only been unlocked but open for the whole time. Luckily everything was as we...

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Do you keep letters?

lynpreety @lynboobsy11 (11343) • Philippines 29 May 07

Do you keep letters from your old friend, crushes, lovers, and even from your childhood sweethearts?Later this morning I was cleaning my storage room when I saw a box with my old files and some note and papers, aside form the box...

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AnnieP No I don't I have kept cards etc from important birthdays events etc. My friend keeps every txt message she has ever received I don't know how she will do it when her phone memory is full!

13 Apr 08

Do Yo Write Letters Anymore?

sunkissed @sunkissed (4330) • United States 13 Apr 08

Do you ever write letters anymore? It is very seldome that I ever write a letter now days.Most people have computors and I will e-mail them, it is much easier, and cheaper too. I do have one friend that lives 1,000 miles away, she...

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AnnieP I can't remember the last time I wrote a personal letter. It is so much easier to keep in touch by email or txt these days and so much nicer to get an almost instant reply instead of waiting days or weeks. Still find I send business letters though I think it...

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Make extra money doing internet searches!

movieman @movieman (77) • United States 13 Apr 08

Hey guys, I just found a great website. It is one that pays you for performing internet searches and there is no limit on how many searches you do! You can earn as much as you would like! It is totally free, they are a licensed...

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AnnieP This is the sort of thing I mean see my discussion internet scams. I hope it isnt a scam but past experience means I am doubtful. The only way is to check it out for yourself I suppose.

13 Apr 08

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Simon says and duck, duck, goose

shymurl @shymurl (2765) • United States 12 Apr 08

Does anyone still play these games with their children??? I use to a long time ago. It was alot of fun. But now they are into video games and sports.

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AnnieP Yes children still do play these games. Just look in any school playground and you will see adults and children enjoying all the old games including duck duck goose, scarecrow tig, tig off ground, skipping, hula hoop, stilt walking etc. Not all children are...

12 Apr 08

Stag and Doe Parties

Myrrdin @Myrrdin (3599) • Canada 11 Apr 08

I am not sure about other places, but here it is common when a couple is getting married to throw a stag and doe party to raise money for the wedding. I am attending such a party tonight, thus this topic is on my mind. While...

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AnnieP Making money from the Stag and Doe party (we call them Stag and Hen partys in England) sounds like a fantastic idea. Our daughter is getting married in June and we could do with a hand with the cost of the wedding. I can't believe how expensive it is now. The...

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What places do you like to visit?

jewelenterprises @jewelenterprises (1996) • Australia 21 Mar 08

I'm considering a holiday and would like to get some recommendations. I'd also like to learn more about some other places. When on holidays I love to visit churches, Cathedrals and sometimes even temples. I find them to be...

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holiday destinations

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AnnieP If you like visiting churches then go to Malta. They say they have at least one church for every day of the year! The most spectacular one is one which was bombed during the second world war and was not harmed in any way. Now that is spooky. Fantastic...

12 Apr 08

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