Just for ANONSI-who deserves a subject just for her....

[technomc]

I get 4 weeks paid holiday, that increases with time served... all the Bank Holidays [National holidays] + extra time at Christmas,  up to 6 months paid sick leave, and various other things too....
It's pretty good in comparison...

[biggerbirdbrain]

Lucky you! Makes me want to relocate straightaways! Almost!

[technomc]

I'm sure it must occasionally.
Well i'm off.
Later gator. x

[biggerbirdbrain]

Toodle-oooh!

[biggerbirdbrain]

Hi, anonsi! I've only got a little while to chat. Gotta get out by 9:30, take a shower, get the trash to the curb, and try to make myself look presentable.

How're you doing? Are you full of it again today? 

[anonsi]

Me?  Full of it?  Never!

Don't know what you're still doing on here if you've got all that to do before leaving in 45 min!  It takes me about an hour at least to take a shower and look presentable!  Nevermind taking the trash out as well.

[biggerbirdbrain]

Why do you think my piccy's so dark (at least it is on my puter)? Lots of flaws to hide!!

I'd have to spend three hours in the shower, and still never come out as cute as you! Time does take its toll, and I'm not blessed with the great cheekbones or alluring smile like you guys! But one does do the best one can with the little one has. I've stopped obsessing over it, and let people take me as I am, or ... as the Brits would put it, SOD 'EM!!! 

[anonsi]

SOD 'EM!    I'm with you there, threeb.

[Linda]

We only say sod 'em when we're being polite ... have much pithier sayings for when we're being abusive! 

[biggerbirdbrain]

I'm very very sure you do!!! I've seen the lists!

[Linda]

Ha ha ..... we like to call a spade a shovel over here! 

[biggerbirdbrain]

What a coinkidink!! So do WE!!!!!!! Must've picked it up from the old Mediaeval word for poop!

[Linda]

Thought you were beautifying yourself ..... it must take longer than 45 mins surely? (no offence!!!) 

[biggerbirdbrain]

Shortcuts, dear! I get out in 10 mins. -- it's Anonsi who is your soul-sister, taking FOREVER to finish and polish. Of course, the results do show! Stick a ballcap on, tuck hair under, big dark glasses and flashy earrings to bedazzle and take the focus off the face!

I make up for it with my scintillating personality!!!! 

[anonsi]

She has even less than 45 min now!