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****NormaStanleyFletcher would like to say sorry as the Christmas Appeal Matching is slightly delayed****

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NormaStanleyFletcher · 01/12/2009 19:58

Sorry folks

Some idiot company decided to give me a full time job earlier than expected, and I have a MASSIVE document to finish; they are paying me a load of money (well more than I have ever earned before) so I feel duty bound as the eager newbie to get it done in my free time...

I have no internet access during the day apart from BBC, tfl and a couple of others.

I have also been ill, not with a hangover from the Christmas Party, but with earache, and have had v little sleep, so had to have the day off work yesterday (so much for the eager newbie)

Anyhoo - this means that the matching will be delayed by a couple of days. Sorry

If you have a particular need to be matched early, drop me a mail ([email protected]) and I will shove you to the top of the list.

Thanks for listening.

Please bump this

Ta

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BoysAreLikeDogs · 19/12/2009 15:39

diva why the face ?

StewieGriffinsMom · 19/12/2009 15:51

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magicofchristmas · 19/12/2009 16:13

Mine has been packed and posted off today.

Guaranteed delivery for wednesday so just in time for christmas.

Just hope the recipient is in to sign for it.

Still waiting to see if I have a match for the other stuff and if so that will be hand delivered on thurs.

Re: revealing names. I just put happy christmas from (ref no. ). Dont think it would have mattered if I had put macicOC/magicofchristmas. Wouldn't have put my RL name tho.

FabIsGettingReadyForXmas · 19/12/2009 16:41

Fletch I have bought more things today and if you can have my matches (bought for 2) by 9am Monday it can go first class and arrive for Xmas.

Thanks chuck.

Don't forget I need your equivalent of what you asked me by then too.

thesouthsbelle · 19/12/2009 18:50

looking forward to getting mine, will be posting it out special delivery to make sure it gets to the person/people in time - fingers crossed.

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NormaStanleyFletcher · 19/12/2009 20:40

All matches should be out tonight. Even if i am up to 4 again.

Sorry for the inconvenience and general shitness of this all.

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LilySwalLoosHerTurkeyBaster · 19/12/2009 20:45

Norma there is still time for us all to get them out special delivery for xmas!
Hope it hasn't ruined your xmas..

Honneybunny · 19/12/2009 20:58

About the post by norksinmychristmasstockin
today at 13:25:36:If her donation was to go to a family with small ds-s (say under 2yo), I might be able to send something in her place, if you cannot find anyone else on such short notice. I have given in past years, but managed to somehow miss the thread this year...
Am not sure where to send email..

IsItMeOrSanta · 19/12/2009 21:04

Norma, you are amazing. I truly hope it doesn't keep you up until 4am again.

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FabIsGettingReadyForXmas · 19/12/2009 21:10

Norma I will have to throw soggy lettuces at you if you keep putting yourself down. PACK IT IN YOU ARE DOING GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

andirobobo · 19/12/2009 22:39

09201 - tis not me who sent the pressie to you - so no need to be embarrased!

VirginPeachyMotherOfSpod · 20/12/2009 00:44

I'vegotmine and thank you

This has not been shit. It's so very complex- anybody would ahve sunk under it.

Feelproud you managed it NOrma, I admire your sheer grit,i'd have fallen long before in your shoes

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NormaStanleyFletcher · 20/12/2009 00:56

Hello!

The next 60 matches have just gone out.

Only about 80 to go

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NormaStanleyFletcher · 20/12/2009 02:43

I am afraid I give in for the night. I am travelling to Scotland tomorrow, and my brain is slowing down too much for me to do this..

don't worry, I am not driving

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ZacharyQuack · 20/12/2009 04:34

Norma you're a star. Sleep well and safe travels tomorrow.

IsItMeOrSanta · 20/12/2009 07:46

Wow Norma! 2.43am is hardly lightweight. You are doing fantastically well.

Hope you travel safely.

thesouthsbelle · 20/12/2009 08:18

don't worry norma you're doing a fantastic job and as others have said SP delivery is until weds I think so there's still time. plus online is promised before xmas so still time yet.

well done you.

arisHOHOHOcat · 20/12/2009 09:36

Norma, have a safe journey today
am still waiting patiently for my match but am home with DCs so plenty of time for me

can i just thank you again for your time and dedication in doing this difficult task

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FabIsGettingReadyForXmas · 20/12/2009 10:21

Thank you for my matches Norma . Unfortunately I had already wrapped the gifts but I will put a note in so Mum can see what they are.

Avadtovote4TeamColaYeahBaby · 20/12/2009 10:47

By norksinmychristmasstockin... Sat 19-Dec-09 13:25:36
fletch I am so sorry to do this to you, but I was unable to donate this year after all, and you have given me a match
sad sorry will e-mail you

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me too a good month or more ago but as said in email as it's so late in the day to find someone else I will try and cobble it together and get it off but they won't get it beofre Xmas now as I can't get to a PO till Tuesday now.

LilySwalLoosHerTurkeyBaster · 20/12/2009 12:31

Avad you can send it special delivery , will still get there Wed.
I don't get paid till Tue so will have to send mine special delivery then but should be next day.

AvadventCalendar · 20/12/2009 12:48

I can't afford to

littledawleybaubles · 20/12/2009 16:48

Was just logging on to find out what was happening re Appeal. Look forward to hearing from you, sorry you are having such a nightmare