Army Thread 1s July

[RingingCedars]

Army Thread 1s July

startingover;1343937 wrote: So do I ! And right now someone is having a right pop at me by PM!!

To clarify -- I was not having a pop at you dear girl, just your "industry". I commend you as anyone should for your life turn around. Peace.

[RingingCedars]

Army Thread 1s July

:hallo::sorry:

[Recluse]

Army Thread 1s July

Hiya RC :hallo:

[horizonsnew]

Army Thread 1s July

RingingCedars;1344142 wrote: To clarify -- I was not having a pop at you dear girl, just your "industry". I commend you as anyone should for your life turn around. Peace.

So, you were having a *pop* at her job? But that is OK?? What gives you the right to question anyone's choice of profession?

[stirly-girly]

Army Thread 1s July

Hello Army!!

Horizons - good to see you!! How are things in your part of the world?

RC, as far as Starty's job goes, she mentioned doing her job properly and with compassion. That says a lot. After all, someone has to do the job and better someone like Starty than a cold-hearded bastard who doesn't give a damn about people's financial problems. And as far as the "industry" goes, while there is a great deal of blame to be put on the financial companies, be it banks or whatever that loan people money when they are perhaps not able to keep up with their payments, sometimes the people borrowing the money are as much at fault as the people lending. If you can keep up with your payments, good for you. However, if you spend money you can't really afford on things you don't really need and then can't keep up with your payments, then you have painted yourself into a corner. By "you", I don't mean you, personally, RC, I just mean people in general. I know the financial situation is difficult for many right now but people forgot long ago what a saving account meant and instead of putting aside a little bit each month for a rainy day, used plastic money to buy things they really couldn't afford. Overspending and not saving will lead to a very difficult situation. My parents brought us up in an era that you only bought what you had money in your pocket to buy and you took care of the basic essentials needed for a household before you bought anything else and you started saving for next year's vacation as soon as this year's was over. People have, over the years, gotten so, so far away from that conception. No wonder there are problems when there was no thought for the future but only for the here and now as far as money went. Not wanting to start an argument here, just stating my general opinion on the topic. As Zen would say, as you were.

On another topic, very windy here today and hot and apparently it will be that way tomorrow and Tuesday. I just hope people are careful about things that could cause wildfires and forest fires.

[anon]

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stirly-girly;1344187 wrote: Hello Army!!

Horizons - good to see you!! How are things in your part of the world?

RC, as far as Starty's job goes, she mentioned doing her job properly and with compassion. That says a lot. After all, someone has to do the job and better someone like Starty than a cold-hearded bastard who doesn't give a damn about people's financial problems. And as far as the "industry" goes, while there is a great deal of blame to be put on the financial companies, be it banks or whatever that loan people money when they are perhaps not able to keep up with their payments, sometimes the people borrowing the money are as much at fault as the people lending. If you can keep up with your payments, good for you. However, if you spend money you can't really afford on things you don't really need and then can't keep up with your payments, then you have painted yourself into a corner. By "you", I don't mean you, personally, RC, I just mean people in general. I know the financial situation is difficult for many right now but people forgot long ago what a saving account meant and instead of putting aside a little bit each month for a rainy day, used plastic money to buy things they really couldn't afford. Overspending and not saving will lead to a very difficult situation. My parents brought us up in an era that you only bought what you had money in your pocket to buy and you took care of the basic essentials needed for a household before you bought anything else and you started saving for next year's vacation as soon as this year's was over. People have, over the years, gotten so, so far away from that conception. No wonder there are problems when there was no thought for the future but only for the here and now as far as money went. Not wanting to start an argument here, just stating my general opinion on the topic. As Zen would say, as you were.

On another topic, very windy here today and hot and apparently it will be that way tomorrow and Tuesday. I just hope people are careful about things that could cause wildfires and forest fires.

Stirly I have that conversation re debt with my kids ad finitum. We bail them out so many times when in fact they have more income than us.
Sorry about the potential wildfires--We could send you our rain.
Again thank you Stirly for pointing me in the right direction re being assertive with my family:goodjob:

[stirly-girly]

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anon;1344188 wrote: Stirly I have that conversation re debt with my kids ad finitum. We bail them out so many times when in fact they have more income than us.
Sorry about the potential wildfires--We could send you our rain.
Again thank you Stirly for pointing me in the right direction re being assertive with my family:goodjob:

:wavin: Mrs. A. I read back over yesterday's thread and saw that you were being pampered and others were doing the cooking and washing up. Good for you on having that talk and setting things straight. Stick to your guns and don't let them walk all over you. After all, you can run bloody circles around the lot of them.:H

As far as the money thing goes, we have one son who never has any money in the bank and we've had to bail him out a couple of times and one son who is very careful with his spending. He puts money in the bank every month and persuaded his girlfriend to do the same, starting about 6 months ago. So, in spite of our setting the example and always letting them know how we felt about spending what you've got and not what you haven't, unfortunately our success rate was only 50% as far as teaching them good money handling. Mind you, you can't force them to do what you think is right, you can only set a good example, turn them in the right direction and hope they follow your example.

Satz mentioned my name earlier - off to see if I can do some damage....

[startingover]

Army Thread 1s July

Hi guys.
Thanks for sticking up for me. TBH I thought it was probably the booze talking.
But anyway, just for the record, I too have always saved when I could afford to. Been so poor that I have lost my home, been so poor that I have lived on rubbish or too little food just to make ends meet and sometimes they didnt. I have never asked anyone for anything. Never had parents who could bail me out and always tried to manage on what I have coming in.
So before you judge me RC or anyone else for making a living I would ask you to think about what comes out of your mouth / keyboard before you fire off accusations and judgments.

[stirly-girly]

Army Thread 1s July

satz123;1344140 wrote: Ms A perhaps Stirly or Reccie who are good at such matters may be able to get the picture on here ? I don't mind - prob best I ever looked :H down hill after that in more ways than one !!!

This was the reply to Mrs. A saying that she doesn't do FB so can't see any pictures of Satz and Mr. Satz on their wedding day. Well, here it is, Mr. Satz's twin brother peeking over his shoulder....:H

Mrs. Satz, you were one very pretty bride. Oh, and, Happy Anniversary!!



Satz, I think you look fab right now. Love your FB profile pic. Who were you "flashing" to??

And why do they call you Benji?

[startingover]

Army Thread 1s July

That is a gorgeous pic satsuma! You are a stunner

[JackieClaire]

Army Thread 1s July

Sorry haven't got time to read back,just time for a sneaky little :wavin:

Missing yous.

[stirly-girly]

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:hello: Startypants and JC!!

Have your guests arrived, Jackie? Your menu sounds fantastic!! Hope you all have a great time. How's the weather and who are we cheering for??

[stirly-girly]

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mollyka;1344089 wrote: Mornin Pinky!!
Just saw your wedding pic on FB Benji -- wow you were a pretty wee thing
I know what you're saying about the 'all or nothing' mentality Tabbers - very alkie alright - I think I achully get a bit glum when I'm doing stuff 'halfway's' - cos that's all the time I have - but nothing feels 'done' - even tho in reality - they're done well enough to get by - does that make sense
Thanks for what you said bout the job Reccie - and I know I'd be well able - it would be supervisory level and have always been comfortable with that - but it's thrown up a lot of 'alkie thinkin' traits in me. Will I be laughed at by my colleagues for even going for an interview at my age - will I be thought differently of - not that I'd likely get the job, but just even 'losing the run of myself' by trying, I like my 'persona' at work - it's easy - I just go about my work, have a rollicking good laugh with someone every day - and head firmly below the parapet. I like being 'liked' - I think this is where Starty's balls come in - so to speak
Elvis died 2 days after my 21st - my sister's cried for 3 days - buggered if I even knew who he was
Must away get ready for AA - oh shite that's another story - suffice to say - there's an absolutely MAD woman now goes there(she used to live round the corner from me and we did occasionally have a bbq and imbibe a few in the past) - but she's dyin to be my bessie mate - like when I say mad - she's burned down houses sort of mad -- do I need that in my life???? - I think not:H Talk laters xx

Molly, about going for that job promotion. I wouldn't give a fat rat's clacker about what the others thought, the younger ones I mean. You are never too old to start something new, take on new responsibilities, etc,. etc. What I would be concerned about tho' is how much stress would you be under in a supervisory position like that? Even tho' I know that there are branches that you don't like to work in, generally, I get the idea that you like most of the places and the people. So unless it meant a good pay increase, and you thought that you could handle the extra responsibilities without getting stressed, then IMHO, you'd be better off staying right where you are for a while til you've got more sober time under your belt. Just my opinion, you know what's best for you, but I would just want to weigh all the factors involved here. I would hate for you to go for the new position and get it and then wish to hell you hadn't and get your mind all messed up regretting the change. Especially right now when there are changes in your life going on - your new grandbaby, Joey maybe going to Canada, the situation with Joe's work, etc., etc. Maybe it's just not the right time for this. Just saying....

[satz123]

Army Thread 1s July

stirly-girly;1344192 wrote:

Satz, I think you look fab right now. Love your FB profile pic. Who were you "flashing" to??

And why do they call you Benji?

thanks a million for that Stirly - I cried :upset:
I'm Benji 'cos I tried new face oil * said I was Benjamin Button - going backwards. You know the film with Brad Pitt ?
My profile picture is a few years old - sums me up really !
No not stripping - just taking my coat off at a works 'do' when someone produced a camera :H

[anon]

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