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Just a big gushy thank you to MN from NomDePlume.......

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NomDePlume · 16/07/2004 11:07

I've been on MN for just under 18 months now (albeit with a few name changes along the way) and I just want to say a big 'Thanks' to Mumsnet.

I live in an area which I moved to as an adult, so therefore I didn't have any friends locally in the early days. Soon after moving here I became preg with DD and left work, most of the friends from there faded fast once I'd left.

I'm sure most of you will agree that it can be tough making new friends without feeling like a stalker . Especially if you are a SAHM. I've made a few good friends through DH and I wouldn't be without them, but it's not quite the same.

MN introduced me to 2 lovely MN'ers - GeorginaA & Ailsa, and since then I'd like to think that we've become firm friends (back me up here guys !!). I'd like to think that both Ailsa & Georgina would feel like they could turn to me for help etc as well as a laugh and a bit of light relief (ooo-er!).

So at the risk of sounding gushy , I'd like to say one more big 'THANK YOU' to MN for my lovely new friends

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Ailsa · 18/07/2004 20:54

There was no white trouser man on Thursday. He just got a mention when talking about another club in Worcester. I guarantee that white trouser man will put in an appearance on our next night out, if we're sticking with the same venue as discussed.

Ailsa · 18/07/2004 12:59

WWW - I'm sure it'll catch up with me one day. I wish my body looked as young as my brain seems to think I am. 12 Bacardi's is not good when you've got to go to work the next day. Gone are the days when I could go clubbing 'til 3am, then still get to work for 8.30.

Back to NDP's original post though, it's great to have friends not related to work. As NDP said, those 'friends' tend to drift away.

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NomDePlume · 17/07/2004 21:29

ROFL G !!!! Bless 'im. I'm sure an hour spent with my DH will convince him he has it easy, what with my 8+ pushchair, clothes and shoes fetishes ! Apparently I'm a liability, although he's much happier to let me get away with more things now that I'm the 'designated driver' ! Lol.

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NomDePlume · 17/07/2004 21:26

Agree with you WWW, Ailsa looks v young

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GeorginaA · 17/07/2004 21:25

I'M bad for YOUR credit card?! I think dh wants some words with you next time we're all together

(don't worry, only joking ... but he was muttering something about taking on a few more contracts before I go down a clothing size...)

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NomDePlume · 17/07/2004 21:19

In fact my parcels came today - a couple of Shrek 2 goodies for DD's 2nd birthday and a pair of new wedges. DH saw the parcel and said 'Oooh, what's in here ?!', I muttered 'shoes' quietly under my breath and he went a tiny bit ape.... Best not tell him that there's another 2 pairs and a couple of outfits to come, eh ?!

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NomDePlume · 17/07/2004 21:15

You are officially bad for my Barclaycard balance, I'm SOOOOOO tempted to stock up on some of the halterneck type tops I've been eyeing up for ages. Also saw quite a few pairs of shoes and boots I fancy.... Best not though as I've just bought 3 new pairs of shoes (shhhhhhhhhhh).

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GeorginaA · 17/07/2004 21:10

Well you're trendier than me!! Okay, so that isn't hard, but still

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NomDePlume · 17/07/2004 21:03

Sorry, Georgina, I meant to put your name in that last para

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NomDePlume · 17/07/2004 21:02

Oooooooo - who was 'white trouser man', Ailsa, and where was I when you were perving at him ?!

WWW, I've not got a blog, and I don't think we've met so I guess I must be the interloper .

Christ only knows why you elected me as Worcester's answer to Trinny and Susannah, 'trendy' is hardly my middle name ! Pleased that you did though, it allows me to shop vicariously through you

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WideWebWitch · 17/07/2004 20:44

I know who's who because I've met one of you and been to another's blog! Ailsa, you are SO youthful looking and you're the same age as me and I'm but for you at the same time Looks like a good night...

Hulababy · 17/07/2004 19:54

Looks and sounds like you had a great night!

GeorginaA · 17/07/2004 19:53

Ooo, Ailsa... I've just realised... if you mix up the letters of your name ... you get Alias. Now that would be a cool mumsnet nickname for you...

GeorginaA · 17/07/2004 19:52

Ailsa - argh! You don't ask a lot do you?!

Anyway, I'm happy... as a result of that night out, NomDePlume has taken me in hand and become my very own personal shopper/fashion adviser and helped me spend a small fortune online with Principles and Faith. Help me, I'm turning trendy...!!!

tigermoth · 17/07/2004 18:21

greast pictures - you all look so err... happy hope justine, carrie and rachel see this thread.

Ailsa · 17/07/2004 18:19

bloody specs never stay on straight! Great pics Georgina.

Georgina - your task for the next night out - find and take a picture of dungaree man, v-neck sweater man, and one extra - white trouser man.

GeorginaA · 16/07/2004 20:04

I just wish I'd managed to get one of denim dungaree man!!

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NomDePlume · 16/07/2004 20:03

Honestly, it's fine Georgina . Si thinks the piccies are hilarious !

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GeorginaA · 16/07/2004 19:23

"Never let a woman with a camera near you when you're 12 vodkas down" - but you took the group one, don't you remember?

Sorry! Didn't realise you thought I was joking, I would have made my permission request a bit more obvious!!

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NomDePlume · 16/07/2004 19:20
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Miaou · 16/07/2004 19:10

Aha! I guessed that was you NDP!! (mind you I did have a 33.3% chance of getting it right!!)

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NomDePlume · 16/07/2004 18:58

MORAL OF THE STORY..... Never let a woman with a camera near you when you're 12 vodkas down !

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NomDePlume · 16/07/2004 18:57

OMG.... I THOUGHT YOU WERE JOKING GEORGINA !!!! Permission to curl up and die....

Ailsa - I LURVVVVVE denim dungaree man, he was a GOD , and I still think that v-neck sweater man was PHWOOAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRR. Hope your head is back to normal now , that'll teach you drink doubles all night ! .

Christ I look ROUGH in those pics, sadly, I'm in both . My eyes look so bulgy it's untrue in the one of me 'modelling' >snigger

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GeorginaA · 16/07/2004 16:41

I'll leave you to guess

Miaou · 16/07/2004 15:47

Who is who, GeorginaA?