tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21870845.post3142115987880305303..comments2023-10-02T13:32:13.207+00:00Comments on Anne Brooke Books: Meetings GaloreAnne Brookehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03982495677389302410noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21870845.post-32345797784820742872007-06-13T21:24:00.000+00:002007-06-13T21:24:00.000+00:00Good idea, Jackie, re the tax disc!Must say I enti...Good idea, Jackie, re the tax disc!<BR/><BR/>Must say I entirely disagree about the forgiveness/friendship thing - if it's worth anything, it's got to be a two-way street. If I ain't getting nothing back (and I'm not), why the heck bother? The only person I'm having to worry about in that case is, frankly, me.<BR/><BR/>Slightly off-topic, but speaking from a christian background, I do think forgiveness is a much more painful and hard-won state of mind than today's society would have us believe. I distrust the concept of forgiving too easily and not going through the hell you have to walk before you get to that point. And sometimes, that can take a lifetime or is only truly resolved in the great hereafter. I do appreciate that's a minority view, but hell I'm used to holding to those.<BR/><BR/>:))<BR/><BR/>A<BR/>xxxAnne Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03982495677389302410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21870845.post-88734292618976651762007-06-13T18:22:00.000+00:002007-06-13T18:22:00.000+00:00Can I make a practical suggestion which will help ...Can I make a practical suggestion which will help you next year if not this year. Get a 6 month tax disc, and then yearly thereafter. Then you won't have the same panic to get the mechanical stuff organised within a tight deadline.<BR/><BR/>Re friends, if I care about someone I will forgive them even if they do the wrong things. If not, then they've had it.<BR/><BR/>JackieJackie Lubenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04865586154414594682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21870845.post-70692827530165313782007-06-13T06:19:00.000+00:002007-06-13T06:19:00.000+00:00Yes, I think I'll try the online way once I've got...Yes, I think I'll try the online way once I've got the MOT done - sounds like a great idea, thanks Sue!<BR/><BR/>And yes, I've been the one making the "keep in touch" effort with those particular two for the last 3 or 4 years now. I'm getting sod all back, hence the decision to wipe it - and them, the mean buggers - off the social radar and move on.<BR/><BR/>A<BR/>xxxAnne Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03982495677389302410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21870845.post-32216359089472206622007-06-12T22:05:00.000+00:002007-06-12T22:05:00.000+00:00Have you ever got your tax disc on line? I tried i...Have you ever got your tax disc on line? I tried it this year and it was really fast coming through.<BR/><BR/>It's also a bit scary as they know all your details about MOT and insurance to send it through. Saved going to the post office anyway.<BR/><BR/>Regarding friends, you don't really care what they say as long as they keep in touch. It's if they try and avoid a topic it's frustrating, as you've experienced.<BR/><BR/>I've just tried to organise a get together as we've been off the social radar a while. I've had to cancel it as most people can't come due to other commitments.<BR/><BR/>I know it can't be helped and I thought I'd given plenty of notice, but it did make me feel a bit like Billy No Mates!<BR/><BR/>But then I thought at least I tried and they know that. So if you've been the one to try and catch up with them, then you've done your bit, it's up to them now, if they are worth it?<BR/><BR/>Sue xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21870845.post-29631071249971643562007-06-12T21:08:00.000+00:002007-06-12T21:08:00.000+00:00Goodness, they're obviously much more customer-fri...Goodness, they're obviously much more customer-friendly in Watford - we've asked about this before but to no avail!!<BR/><BR/>A<BR/>xxxAnne Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03982495677389302410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21870845.post-66652094387888689162007-06-12T18:14:00.000+00:002007-06-12T18:14:00.000+00:00He's in Watford, Anne, so probably not a lot of us...He's in Watford, Anne, so probably not a lot of use for you! But might be worth asking around locally, some garages will also collect and deliver the car if asked.I suppose it depends if your car is under warranty so needs to go to a proper dealer...mine is ancient so can be serviced anywhere!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14103529618681254875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21870845.post-7719077463696991492007-06-12T18:01:00.000+00:002007-06-12T18:01:00.000+00:00Cathy - sounds marvellous! Can your little man com...Cathy - sounds marvellous! Can your little man come to me??!<BR/><BR/>You're right about the friends thing too, as ever - thank you. I shall endeavour to be calm (there's a novelty then ...)<BR/><BR/>A<BR/>xxxAnne Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03982495677389302410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21870845.post-78638075656296406232007-06-12T17:31:00.000+00:002007-06-12T17:31:00.000+00:00We had a good idea re the MOT/service issue this y...We had a good idea re the MOT/service issue this year. We had a mechanic ( recommended by a friend) come and collect my little car, take it away for service and bring it back complete with MOT certificate... and it was cheaper than taking it to a garage in previous years!<BR/><BR/>Re the old friends, I can sympathise as we have lost many friends due to our family situation. But I always feel that adverse circumstances sort out who your real friends are, so rely on them, ditch the others and move on without guilt.<BR/><BR/>hugs<BR/><BR/>CxCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14103529618681254875noreply@blogger.com