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to be angry with my neighbour about a spoon?

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Hullygully · 26/03/2013 15:25

It may sound petty, but two months ago my neighbour had a coffee morning (I wasn't invited, fine, we aren't best buds or anything), and she asked me if she could borrow some teaspoons. I lent her four, and she gave three back a few days later. They were wrapped up inside a napkin so I didn't notice until she'd gone that one was missing. Time just went by without seeing each other so there wasn't a casual opportunity to mention it.

I know it's only a teaspoon, but I feel really angry that she has basically stolen it. I don't feel I can mention it now because it's been too long and it is only a spoon, but I feel angry everytime I make a cup of tea and am reminded. I can't help thinking she must know. They are quite distinctive sppons, she must know when she sees it that it isn't hers.

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HedgehogsRevenge · 04/12/2013 17:29

I once had to lend a neighbour a knife as his toddler had managed to lock herself in the kitchen of all places. He never returned the knife either. Are we turning into a nation of cutlery thieves?

LifeofPo · 04/12/2013 17:30

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Hullygully · 04/12/2013 17:34

That is FAB Po. You should do it.

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LifeofPo · 04/12/2013 17:35

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Hullygully · 04/12/2013 17:35

Do I come out of it IN THE RIGHT?

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LifeofPo · 04/12/2013 17:36

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Hullygully · 04/12/2013 17:37

no then

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LifeofPo · 04/12/2013 17:37

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Hullygully · 04/12/2013 17:38

hmmmmm

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Meh84 · 04/12/2013 17:40

Do you have nothing better to do Hully?

Don't you have dinner to prep or children to look after?

Hullygully · 04/12/2013 17:42

No, why do you care, Meh? How strange. But thanks for your concern! I see youdon't have owt to do either.

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Hullygully · 04/12/2013 17:42

That sounds a good song. Does the llama play the spoons?

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Meh84 · 04/12/2013 17:43

Judging by the daft threads you have started this afternoon I really suggest a hobby.

Oh I see, MN is your hobby.

LifeofPo · 04/12/2013 17:45

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Hullygully · 04/12/2013 17:45

You have cut me to the quick now, meh.

I'm not sure I'll manage to go on.

You could always toddle off to other more worthy threads of course.

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Hullygully · 04/12/2013 17:45

My llama can. He doesn't want to be in your film though, unless he can bring his personal hairdresser.

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Meh84 · 04/12/2013 17:47

Nah, I'll just stick with yours. Love watching nobbers at their best Grin

Hullygully · 04/12/2013 17:52

My llama is now dreaming of a hoof print in Hollywood.

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Gossipyfishwife · 04/12/2013 17:59

Po, you could nick the song from Mary Poppins about a spoon. Change a couple of words, muck about with a few notes and claim it as original.
Will the film involve any other cutlery items? I am thinking mainly in musical terms.
(Ponders suitability of Mac the knife)

LifeofPo · 04/12/2013 18:02

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winklewoman · 04/12/2013 18:11

Try asking Father Christmas for a spoon. With any luck he will oblige and tell you where to stick it.

YouStayClassySanDiego · 04/12/2013 18:14

If I recall correctly Hully didn't you start this thread as a bit of a wind up to see who would be daft enough bother to respond to the theft of a boring old spoon. Grin

Or am I dreaming this? Confused

2Tinsellytocare · 04/12/2013 18:16

Are you a man Hullygully

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