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Any CF Karma stories

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Bethany83 · 04/04/2024 10:44

Inspired by yesterday's thread of the bill splitting karma, which was very uplifting to read, can anyone share any stories where CF got their come uppence? These will be a wonderful read for all especially victims of CF!
I don't have any to offer I am afraid...

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Justlovedogs · 12/04/2024 10:31

Well done, @Bethany83. This thread (cheese & pasta puns included) has been a great read and has kept me entertained during what has been a tough week at work.
@WiddlinDiddlin is it too much to ask for a picture of Enormo-Cob? He sounds absolutely marvellous! :)

SinnerBoy · 12/04/2024 10:41

LasagneLasagne · Yesterday 21:07

But, but...throwing this out there...the plural of phalanx is phalanges - so it could also be 'Twiges' phalanxes can also be used, I believe.

Ah yes, but I was assuming that Twix has a Latin (biscuit) base, rather than Greek.

Newestname002 · 12/04/2024 10:41

Mrsredlipstick · 12/04/2024 10:03

Well just had fresh karma today. Call from hmrc re ex toxic boss who got me sacked the day before my significant birthday last year (he let staff help themselves to my gifts left on my desk). He threatened to take over my division on day one and lied continually to me. Turns out he submitted wage slips to hmrc but didn't pay the staff. He's boss is in jail on fraud charges, he'll be following. As an ex tax office employee I was happy to help 😄

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How very appropriate and bet HMRC we're grateful for your help! Hopefully they're still doing porridge.

Shame your work colleagues actually did help themselves to your birthday gifts though. 🌹

Newestname002 · 12/04/2024 10:45

@Stickyricepudding

I've just remembered one, not mine but from a friend who was a midwife. She had a patient who was a bit off but ignored it and got on with her care. Anyway, fast forward to the birth and the patient's partner was getting it in the neck from the patient.

The man patiently bore all the drama & then the moment came when the baby was born. The healthcare staff went quiet but the partner noticed so went round to the business end. The baby was mixed race and very obviously not his so he instructed the staff to hand the baby over to its mum and then walked out.

Oh my word - how did she think she'd get away with that?! What a mess. 🌹

My3dahliasarebloominlovely · 12/04/2024 10:46

This may have been mentioned, but would Twain be appropriate in the great twix debate?
I too have fallen in love with Enormo Cob
Enjoying the karma stories hugely, and I know I must have some somewhere in my memory

DancingFerret · 12/04/2024 10:54

WiddlinDiddlin · 12/04/2024 04:04

Fortunately (I think...) Enormo-Cob had the necessary parts removed when he was but an Enormo-Foal... the consequences of him reproducing his Nice-But-Dim genes do not bear thinking about.

He did have some hefty public liability insurance... sorted after he ever so slightly sat on the smoking shelter outside a local pub and caused it to fall down completely - there was no one in it at the time fortunately! (After that he was not left tied to flimsy objects, pub going riders had to stand in the doorway holding his reins, and order a pint whilst trying to stop the dopey sod coming into the pub).

😂😂😂

(I really wish I hadn't just sipped my coffee when I read that last bit.😙)

Stickyricepudding · 12/04/2024 11:03

Newestname002 · 12/04/2024 10:45

@Stickyricepudding

I've just remembered one, not mine but from a friend who was a midwife. She had a patient who was a bit off but ignored it and got on with her care. Anyway, fast forward to the birth and the patient's partner was getting it in the neck from the patient.

The man patiently bore all the drama & then the moment came when the baby was born. The healthcare staff went quiet but the partner noticed so went round to the business end. The baby was mixed race and very obviously not his so he instructed the staff to hand the baby over to its mum and then walked out.

Oh my word - how did she think she'd get away with that?! What a mess. 🌹

@Newestname002 I think she was hoping it was the partner's baby but wasn't absolutely sure on conception dates as she was seeing both men at the same time.

REP22 · 12/04/2024 12:03

blankittyblank · 11/04/2024 19:36

I don't think NC has gone NC, but I think NC NC'ed because they love NC.

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NC = No Clue. 😉

SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 12/04/2024 12:16

WiddlinDiddlin · 12/04/2024 04:04

Fortunately (I think...) Enormo-Cob had the necessary parts removed when he was but an Enormo-Foal... the consequences of him reproducing his Nice-But-Dim genes do not bear thinking about.

He did have some hefty public liability insurance... sorted after he ever so slightly sat on the smoking shelter outside a local pub and caused it to fall down completely - there was no one in it at the time fortunately! (After that he was not left tied to flimsy objects, pub going riders had to stand in the doorway holding his reins, and order a pint whilst trying to stop the dopey sod coming into the pub).

The more I hear about Enormo-Cob, the more I love him, @WiddlinDiddlin!

I think he needs - and deserves - a fan club. I can see several potential members on this thread alone.

SinnerBoy · 12/04/2024 12:16

NC = No Clue.

Yes - you rang?

REP22 · 12/04/2024 12:34

SinnerBoy · 12/04/2024 12:16

NC = No Clue.

Yes - you rang?

😁

Uricon2 · 12/04/2024 13:09

No retribution stories (sadly, I make do with imaginary Nemesis for one or two people) but signing up to The Official Enormo-Cob Fanclub!

Made my day, @WiddlinDiddlin , thank you.

BirthdayRainbow · 12/04/2024 13:13

I'd like to join the fan club too for Enormo-Cob 🐴

Newestname002 · 12/04/2024 13:21

BirthdayRainbow · 12/04/2024 13:13

I'd like to join the fan club too for Enormo-Cob 🐴

👋 me too! He sounds a sweetheart! 🌹

Handyweatherstation · 12/04/2024 13:38

BirthdayRainbow · 12/04/2024 13:13

I'd like to join the fan club too for Enormo-Cob 🐴

Put my name down too!

WiddlinDiddlin · 12/04/2024 13:55

Unfortunately, Enormo-Cob was pre the invention of digital cameras, let alone smart-phones :( you'll have to let your imaginations paint a picture!

17hh, feet like dinner plates, lots of leg-fluff, a two-tone mane that would not look wrong in a shampoo ad (but the tail had too many poo-stains for that sort of shenanigan). Chestnut and white paint job, quite evenly marked, chestnut head with a broad white blaze, superb twirly moustache on the top lip.
Permanently droopy pink bottom lip and an expression of total bemusement with the world!

SugaryKrush · 12/04/2024 14:10

I remember as a small child in Infants bringing an umbrella to school on a beautiful hot not a cloud in the sky summers day as I had seen in a weather forecast that rain was due later in the day .

The teacher stood me up in front of the whole class and told them I was a stupid foolish girl to bring an umbrella into class on such a beautiful day .

Yes you guessed it - at home time the heavens opened Grin I was the only one with a brolly . ☂️ I remember being triumphed and the teacher looking so pissed off 😂

Newestname002 · 12/04/2024 14:13

WiddlinDiddlin · 12/04/2024 13:55

Unfortunately, Enormo-Cob was pre the invention of digital cameras, let alone smart-phones :( you'll have to let your imaginations paint a picture!

17hh, feet like dinner plates, lots of leg-fluff, a two-tone mane that would not look wrong in a shampoo ad (but the tail had too many poo-stains for that sort of shenanigan). Chestnut and white paint job, quite evenly marked, chestnut head with a broad white blaze, superb twirly moustache on the top lip.
Permanently droopy pink bottom lip and an expression of total bemusement with the world!

He sounds utterly gorgeous! 🌹

Newestname002 · 12/04/2024 14:16

@SugaryKrush

The teacher stood me up in front of the whole class and told them I was a stupid foolish girl to bring an umbrella into class on such a beautiful day .

Teacher was a bit of a cow! What a way to treat anyone, let alone a child. Hope they got soaked going home. 🌹

SugaryKrush · 12/04/2024 14:19

Newestname002 · 12/04/2024 14:16

@SugaryKrush

The teacher stood me up in front of the whole class and told them I was a stupid foolish girl to bring an umbrella into class on such a beautiful day .

Teacher was a bit of a cow! What a way to treat anyone, let alone a child. Hope they got soaked going home. 🌹

It was a delicious moment as most of the class including the teacher hadn't even brought a coat with them . I can remember laughing all the way home feeling euphoric. Weather forecasts were a bit of a hit and miss back then . I guess I judged it right ! 😂

montelbano · 12/04/2024 14:47

BirthdayRainbow · 12/04/2024 13:13

I'd like to join the fan club too for Enormo-Cob 🐴

And me!

Handyweatherstation · 12/04/2024 14:48

Permanently droopy pink bottom lip and an expression of total bemusement with the world!

He sounds adorable!

Verv · 12/04/2024 15:53

Mrsredlipstick · 12/04/2024 10:03

Well just had fresh karma today. Call from hmrc re ex toxic boss who got me sacked the day before my significant birthday last year (he let staff help themselves to my gifts left on my desk). He threatened to take over my division on day one and lied continually to me. Turns out he submitted wage slips to hmrc but didn't pay the staff. He's boss is in jail on fraud charges, he'll be following. As an ex tax office employee I was happy to help 😄

Edited

Once he's in jail you could send him a condolence card with warmest regards.

Handyweatherstation · 12/04/2024 16:11

Just remembered another one, possibly the best I've experienced.

My family had some terrible problems and when I was 10 I was sent to boarding school for a few years. I hated the place, but there were occasional flashes of pleasure. On Saturdays, to break up the endless tedium of being locked up in that place, the head mistress would organise a trip out for us. Often it was almost as dull as being at school - a boring exhibition of not very good paintings or an unpopular film, but one magical weekend it turned out to be a circus. There were about 30 termly boarders and we all trooped into town in our uniforms and were sat in front row seats. The matron chaperoning us was a cold, unkind woman who took every opportunity to be mean. She was loathed by all but she played her part well that day, not that she had much choice. One by one the acts came on to entertain us and they were amusing if not outstanding until, that is, the knife throwing act came on. A man in tights and a tunic with a handful of throwing knives walked into the ring. He had a board set up with straps for wrists and ankles and he asked the audience for a volunteer. We saw our opportunity and bodily pushed the hated matron out into the ring and then howled like banshees as she was strapped to the board and had knives thrown at her. She was puce with rage. It was amazing. She was absolutely furious and complained bitterly to the headmistress on our return to school, but there were no repercussions at all. She was fired a few weeks later and we were done with her for good.

JPGR · 12/04/2024 16:23

Handyweatherstation · 12/04/2024 16:11

Just remembered another one, possibly the best I've experienced.

My family had some terrible problems and when I was 10 I was sent to boarding school for a few years. I hated the place, but there were occasional flashes of pleasure. On Saturdays, to break up the endless tedium of being locked up in that place, the head mistress would organise a trip out for us. Often it was almost as dull as being at school - a boring exhibition of not very good paintings or an unpopular film, but one magical weekend it turned out to be a circus. There were about 30 termly boarders and we all trooped into town in our uniforms and were sat in front row seats. The matron chaperoning us was a cold, unkind woman who took every opportunity to be mean. She was loathed by all but she played her part well that day, not that she had much choice. One by one the acts came on to entertain us and they were amusing if not outstanding until, that is, the knife throwing act came on. A man in tights and a tunic with a handful of throwing knives walked into the ring. He had a board set up with straps for wrists and ankles and he asked the audience for a volunteer. We saw our opportunity and bodily pushed the hated matron out into the ring and then howled like banshees as she was strapped to the board and had knives thrown at her. She was puce with rage. It was amazing. She was absolutely furious and complained bitterly to the headmistress on our return to school, but there were no repercussions at all. She was fired a few weeks later and we were done with her for good.

Sounds like a Roald Dahl story.