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Threads dying at 1000 posts?? Why?

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magimedi · 30/03/2013 22:49

It just seems so fucking arbitary.

Why can't threads just run to their natural conclusion instead of being beheaded at a certain number?

I can't fathom the reason for this & would be delighted if someone could explain.

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KatieScarlett2833 · 31/03/2013 17:19

Oh yes, all stores open. Just back from doing a shop. DC are cleaning the floors downstairs.
Bed sheets have been stripped without nagging though, hmmmmmmmm Shock

Tee2072 · 31/03/2013 17:04

I bow down to Katie's superior skills in dealing with large groups of hormones!

NetworkGuy · 31/03/2013 17:02

(On further thought, I did see a petrol station open, and a "all hours" corner shop, when I was out for a 3 hour wander to learn a few more streets in the area I've moved to, oh yes, and a funfair :) )

NetworkGuy · 31/03/2013 17:00

So, Katie, are your stores actually open today, given on Easter Sunday just about anything (apart from bingo and pubs) are closed in England + Wales...

Pan · 31/03/2013 13:43

and the careful.

Trills · 31/03/2013 13:13

Previewing is for wimps

KatieScarlett2833 · 31/03/2013 13:03

Both Rusty. We are blessed to have 2 Asda stores, one Tesco megastore, M&S and about six billion co- op stores within crawling distance.
No waitrose or sainsbos though. And have yet to see an Ocado Grin

RustyBear · 31/03/2013 12:55

Katie - was that deliberate cruelty or do you (a) have a very small Asda or (b) live in Scotland?

KatieScarlett2833 · 31/03/2013 12:42

No, I didn't either. Just shoved them into the machine and set it to malky Wink

Maryz · 31/03/2013 12:40

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KatieScarlett2833 · 31/03/2013 12:29

I may or may not have sent some of them to Asda to get me foodstuffs Smile

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magimedi · 31/03/2013 12:28

Grin - Hope they are now cooking lunch.

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KatieScarlett2833 · 31/03/2013 11:58

Downstairs is spotless Grin
Every towel in the house is going to need a boil wash though Wink

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magimedi · 31/03/2013 11:29

40 teenagers!!!!! You are either a saint or mad. But pleased to hear they are clearing up.

The first time we went away & left DS (age17) for the weekend I came home & walked in and said: "You've had a party". DS was most puzzled as to how I knew - it was because the house was cleaner than when I'd left it!! He'd only had about a dozen round & they spent hours cleaning up - bless.

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KatieScarlett2833 · 31/03/2013 10:14

I downloaded a meditation podcast at 4 and slept for a few hours Grin
Everyone is alive and about to start tackling the mess. DS got up and is playing football ( the restorative powers of the young)
I am hiding until they have finished cleaning Grin

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KatieScarlett2833 · 31/03/2013 02:35

Where there's a willy there's a way Grin
Though I can't help but think what the cold does in shrinkage to da Menz, so, on reflection I think not Grin

HotCrossWeaselInSinisterBonnet · 31/03/2013 00:38

Surely it's too cold to manage successful outdoor sexing?

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MrsVamos · 31/03/2013 00:22

Well, Katie, I shall wish you good luck and good night.

I'm off to bed.

Night !

KatieScarlett2833 · 31/03/2013 00:22

It's better now though, at least I can drown them out with headphones. That wasn't allowed when they were infants Wink
And I've just discovered the sims have sound effects. Quite entertaining.

MrsVamos · 31/03/2013 00:18

You should have got some of those rock dummy things.

I couldn't cope with that. And you're losing an hour tonight too.

Mind you, it's better than a puppy I suppose. At least you won't have to get up to let them out for a wee. (Hopefully).

KatieScarlett2833 · 31/03/2013 00:15

Nah, I'll give them till 2 then do stern face, put the campers outdoors and silence the house dwellers.
Then I'll do it all over again, repeatedly till morning. Reminds me of when they were newborns Smile

MrsVamos · 31/03/2013 00:14

Maryz.

I was going to test run some of that 'bitch on heat' spray, and some of those dog nappies first.

Grin
MrsVamos · 31/03/2013 00:12

Wonderwall ? Wouldn't have thought that.

Maybe encourage some Queen or even Guns n Roses riffs ?

I'm sure I used to do it, but what is that teenage thing of playing certain songs on repeat ?

Then coming downstairs and telling me that my old albums, of which most of the new are 'mash ups' are crap ?!