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We'll always have Mablethorpe thread #7

999 replies

WhatIsThisWatt · 30/07/2017 14:53

I can't believe we're on 7.

In need to go and catch up on the last couple of pages of 6.

Still no CFN OR ANYONE.

I'm thinking someone will be there tomorrow. HOPEFULLY.

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sashh · 31/07/2017 09:54

Why did this have to happen when my broadband was down? Using my phone as a hotspot and trying not to use all my data allowance.

Have we got a director for the film?

BlahBlahSaidSquish · 31/07/2017 09:58

No time for take out coffee, just make it at home!

SexLubeAndAFishSlice · 31/07/2017 09:58

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MrsMozart · 31/07/2017 09:58

TheMadHugger yay for brekkie! Tea please.

I'm late, sorry always supposing anyone noticed in amongst this fast pace that I've been mia Pups and work demanded some attention (so rude!).

As you were.

LimitedSedition · 31/07/2017 10:01

Good grief, I have a four hour driving job later and I'm going to have to stop for 'a wee'

SchadenfreudePersonified · 31/07/2017 10:01

A Tribute to the late Dean Martin

When the shit hits the fan, from six blokes in a van
That's the Builders!

When they dump their fag ends and it really offends
That's the Builders!

Window's out! Rubble's chucked about
And you want to spit with frustration!
Shite door's in, your head's in a spin
You just cannot stand this invasion!

When they're sneaking about, sometimes in, sometimes out
That's the Builders
They are CFN's friends, and your fury transcends
Sanity- y-y-y-y-y

When you think you could kill, and you possibly will
That's the Buil-il-ders!
Keep your cool, you're no fool, keep the rules
And you'll bugger the Builders!

(I would have done more but it's really hard to find a rhyme for "planning department officials" Grin )

LadyFlangeWidget · 31/07/2017 10:02

Awaiting with baited breath here in Northern Italy!!

Twistmeandturnme · 31/07/2017 10:02

Morning all, I've lurked from the beginning but real life intervened and I never got round to posting. Please don't RTFT me as I have tried!
This is my understanding so far. What have I missed please?
1.Watty bought lovely listed garden flat.

  1. Neighbour bought lovely listed flat without garden.
  2. Neighbour got builders to knock out feature window to put in UPVC French door access to Watty's garden.
  3. Watty informed planners/listed building folk who came, took photos, left a 'cease and desist' letter.
  4. Watty's friend came for moral support in case neighbours got nasty. Wine was consumed
  5. neighbours are away: we're not sure if they are developers or are having it done for themselves but no hide nor hair of them.
  6. Neither do we know if they are aware of the cease and desist letter.
  7. MN bonkersness ensures, with tape and wine and bouncy castles and very many threads and poems and fun.
  8. Watty fills in nice neighbour about shenanigans and they are keeping an eye out for her.
10.Watty's friend fills in nice shopkeeper who is also keeping an eye out. 11. There is some evidence that someone has been to the neighbours flat over the weekend but it is likely the builders as some clearing up/rubbish removal has been done though not from Watty's garden. 12. We await return/contact from neighbours, reparation of window to required listed status, arrival of Spanish grandma who is on her way to lend moral support and a paella pan to the fray. 13. Has the freeholder been informed so that they can arrange the lintels be checked? I see mention of a solicitor...what's afoot there please? Thanks all Grin
PeacockPie · 31/07/2017 10:02

Delurking to say that I'm glad to be working from home today, so that I can keep refreshing the thread in between the dull but pressing matter of work! I've been agog all weekend, and some of the songs have had me choking on drinks- I'm wracking my brains for one to join in with.

Beverley71 · 31/07/2017 10:04

I have been addicted to this thread all weekend, as a result have a mountain of stuff to do today. I feel this is going to (hopefully) reach a climax today with the return of CFN. I have even reset my password to comment. I have not commented on anything for 7 years!!!

Monkeyinshoes · 31/07/2017 10:08

Someone said Let it Go, so...

Cigarette butts glow in the garden tonight
Not a builder to be seen.
A kingdom of cheeky fuckers,
and it looks like they have been
Gorilla tape wrapped like this swirling storm inside
Couldn't stop a friend;
Heaven knows I've tried

Don't let them in,
don't let them see
Want the garden how it always used to be
Conceal, don't feel,
don't let them know
Well now they know

Let it go, let it go
Not having your fucking door

Let it go, let it go
Come back and face the law
I don't care
what they're going to say
Let mumsnet rage on.
Never was your garden anyway

It's funny how some planners
Came running when I called
'Cause you envied my garden and
Knocked down a fucking wall

It's time to see what tape can do
To keep you out, not breaking through
I'm right, you're wrong, there's rules for this,
You're dicks!

Let it go, let it go
SpanGran on a plane flying high
Let it go, let it go
Paella pan will make you cry
Here I stand
And here I'll stay
Let lawyers rage on

The shit is flying through the air into the fan. You saw a garden and thought you would take it whilst you can.
Now you will wish you could go back into the past
I'm going to take it back, this will bite you on the arse

Let it go, let it go
I'll come down like a tonne of bricks
Let it go, let it go
That perfect flat is gone
Here I stand
In my back garden
Let the storm rage on

Never was your garden anyway!

Peanutbutterrules · 31/07/2017 10:09

Dude Grin ... will be humming that all day.

I have to go to the land of no wi fi shortly...arghh.....

laura1206 · 31/07/2017 10:11

@Monkeyinshoes hilarious! Good effort! 😂

TheMaddHugger · 31/07/2017 10:11

MrsMozart here you go. enjoy

We'll always have Mablethorpe thread #7
SchadenfreudePersonified · 31/07/2017 10:11

C8

Just been on the Weedjie board to Richard Wagner ("Call me Ricky") - he is totally thrilled with a pack of rat-arsed Valkyries decapitating CFBs!

Apparently it's made his Century!

tiredvommachine · 31/07/2017 10:11

I should be in a meeting now but have Skyped into it so I can keep up with the thread.

sayanuke · 31/07/2017 10:13

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mummyofmoomoos · 31/07/2017 10:16

Can we fit vin diesel in somewhere please? Grin

SchadenfreudePersonified · 31/07/2017 10:17

Brill Latin epithets Rosie

Surely we need a board for these on the Trello?

SchadenfreudePersonified · 31/07/2017 10:19

Brill Latin epithets Rosie

Surely we need a board for these on the Trello?

SchadenfreudePersonified · 31/07/2017 10:20

Sorry - double post

SchadenfreudePersonified · 31/07/2017 10:24

Paella pan self defence lessons

Me too! Lets start a class in Wattyyyy's garden. We can practise on the CFB's (and Barry and Julie if they ever dare show their faces)

BluePancakes · 31/07/2017 10:26

Smeaton Love a bit of Fresh Princess

parrotseatemall · 31/07/2017 10:26

Brill effort on the Gilbert and Sullivan!!

BreakfastAtSquiffanys · 31/07/2017 10:28

Are you allowed paella pans in hand luggage?
Surely they can be classed as an offensive weapon?