Ridgydidge

@Ridgydidge (558)

Australia • Age 57

Joined myLot 18 years ago

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Lifts/Elevators - Do you wait?

Ridgydidge @Ridgydidge (558) • Australia 3 Jul 07

I haven't posted for ages due to work commitments and lack of topic material. But I am starting to get a complex and want to make sure it is not just me or if it is people in general. In my building to get to work we have to...

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Are you a Good Samaritan?

Ridgydidge @Ridgydidge (558) • Australia 19 Mar 07

Yesterday Sunday I had to work I gave a friend a lift in, so when I got out of the car I did not do my usual check list that I do as I get out of the car. I parked my car on the main street (free parking on Sundays), at 5.30 am...

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Odd Socks, What do you do with them?

Ridgydidge @Ridgydidge (558) • Australia 15 Mar 07

Today Friday & Tomorrow Saturday are my only days off work, before Miss 10 soon to be 11’s birthday party next week. So I am working on the mad clean up. One of the jobs that seems to be kept being “put off” is the odd sock...

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Teacher’s/Principles undermined us as parents?

Ridgydidge @Ridgydidge (558) • Australia 3 Mar 07

Miss 10’s school has parade every Friday I don’t always get to attend but this week I took the time to drop in. At the end of parade the principle told the children to “spend the weekend resting,” It sounds so innocent at first,...

under minding parents

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Invited to my husband’s bosses place for a family BBQ

Ridgydidge @Ridgydidge (558) • Australia 2 Mar 07

We have been invited to my husband’s bosses place for a family BBQ. This is the first time we have been invited to his home & would like to make a good impression. I’ve asked my husband what we are supposed to bring, we have been...

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Who Cooks with tofu, & How?

Ridgydidge @Ridgydidge (558) • Australia 25 Feb 07

With Lent here, I try to not eat meat or chicken on Friday’s. Problem is I HATE fish or any Seafood, which is what I was brought up to substitute my meat free meals with. I have tried some of the store bought tofu/ meat...

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Venting time, Feeling sore & sorry for myself.

Ridgydidge @Ridgydidge (558) • Australia 23 Feb 07

I had my gall bladder out last week, even though things are healing up nicely there are still things I know I can & cannot do. I cannot do a lot of bending still, If I drop something on the floor, it stays there till I can get my...

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Foods you dislike for no medical reason.

Ridgydidge @Ridgydidge (558) • Australia 23 Feb 07

There are foods for no medical reason I just cannot & will not eat. For example, Tomatoes, I cannot eat the fruit of the tomato, yet, I will eat spaghetti bolognaise someone else has made using the fruit (as long as I didn’t see...

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Queen Mary 2 & Queen Elisabeth 2 Cruise liners

Ridgydidge @Ridgydidge (558) • Australia 19 Feb 07

Just watching the live sky feed, about the Queen Mary 2 Coming into Sydney harbour her sister ship Queen Elisabeth 2 is due in this afternoon. The opulence that they offer is unbelievable. In Australian dollars it is between 35...

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English, different meaning for different words

Ridgydidge @Ridgydidge (558) • Australia 16 Feb 07

Since this is an international web site, even tho we are all typing/talking in English, is there any terms or words that just seem weird when you see others use it? What words have you seen used on here or in life, and you have...

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Miss 10 is soon to be Miss 11 birthday party ideas please.

Ridgydidge @Ridgydidge (558) • Australia 16 Feb 07

I am on a low budget, and Miss 10 hasn’t had a school friend’s birthday party for years. I normally take a cake to the class room each year. I would really like to give her a party this year. If we have a party, it will be in our...

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Tomorrow I head into hospital for removal of my gallbladder.

Ridgydidge @Ridgydidge (558) • Australia 11 Feb 07

Even though I have been in hospital before for a laparoscopy for removal of ovary & tube over 10 years ago, I still hate hospitals, and very nervous. It was our wedding anniversary Friday my husband took me away to try and take my...

operation laparoscopy

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Homework how much is to much help, & how much is nagging?

Ridgydidge @Ridgydidge (558) • Australia 5 Feb 07

Miss 10 soon to be Miss 11 is at it again. First week back to school we have homework. Teacher gives the homework out on a Thursday & asked that it is on his desk by the Following Wednesday. Thursday night I try to get her...

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What chores do you insist your child / children should do daily?

Ridgydidge @Ridgydidge (558) • Australia 2 Feb 07

I have a Miss 10 soon to be a Miss 11. There is not a lot I do insist on her doing. Feed & Clean up after the cat Homework (obvious) The never ending cleaning of the room I have asked her to add to her chores Empty the...

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Real Estates & Rentals.

Ridgydidge @Ridgydidge (558) • Australia 28 Jan 07

Well today we (husband & I) had to re sign our rental agreement for another 12 months, we have been in the same house now for 4 years, and the Agents will not allow us to sign a long term agreement. They like the 12 month leases...

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Back to School Monday.

Ridgydidge @Ridgydidge (558) • Australia 25 Jan 07

Here in Queensland Australia our children are starting back to school after the Christmas break. Not all states & Countries have the same holiday times. When does or did your children go back to school after Christmas? Is it a...

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Happy Australia Day Today. 26th January

Ridgydidge @Ridgydidge (558) • Australia 25 Jan 07

Well today is Australia day it is a public holiday here today. I was spose to work today went in for 3 hours & got to come home early. Since it is a public holiday today I will get paid for the day if I am at work or not. I just...

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5 washing machines in 16 years. Who can beat that???

Ridgydidge @Ridgydidge (558) • Australia 23 Jan 07

Well… another washing machine has bit the dust so to speak. Just put a load of my work clothes on to wash & was wondering why it was so quiet. Went for a look, and nothing!!! Not a sound not a movement, it just filled with water...

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Easter marketing already ???

Ridgydidge @Ridgydidge (558) • Australia 12 Jan 07

I poped into my local grocery store on the 1st January, only to be confronted in the bakery section by Hot Cross Buns. We no sooner get Xmas & New Year out of the way & Easter is creeping in. Who else thinks Marketing is starting...

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Loyalty Cards, & Discount Vouchers do stores really honour them?

Ridgydidge @Ridgydidge (558) • Australia 6 Jan 07

I am a great fan of loyalty cards, & Discount Vouchers but how many stores/businesses do you go to that really honour the “freebies” or Discounts you are entitled to? There is a certain Donut Franchise I use to go to that...

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