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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

OP posts:
MrsBrendanCole · 20/12/2009 19:32

Norma, its me again - i promise no more nagging after this.

I just need an address please, thank you very much.

magicofchristmas · 20/12/2009 19:48

Cant imagine she will get much done until at least later tonight or tomorrow as she is on her way to Scotland and I know it will be at least 7hr journey and that's if the traffic is kind.

It will be done tho.

Have ever faith in you Fletch

Hope your journey is/was not too bad.

FabIsGettingReadyForXmas · 20/12/2009 19:59

Has she already left?

magicofchristmas · 20/12/2009 20:10

Looking back earlier posts it sounds like she left this morning.

She will have access tho i'm sure so it will still all go ahead.

IsItMeOrSanta · 20/12/2009 20:56

AvadventCalendar - have tried to CAT you to say that I will happily send to your match as you're having a hard time yourself this year. Hope it has worked, as I haven't used it before .

thaliablogs · 20/12/2009 23:50

I'm still waiting for my match, hoping I can still help someone!

jaquelinehyde · 21/12/2009 00:11

I'm in awe at Norm taking this task on. It really is amazing. Congratulations Norma, and stop putting yourself down.

thighsmadeofcheddar · 21/12/2009 08:33

I need my match before lunch today, otherwise it will have to go out in the new year. Sorry to nag.

AvadventCalendar · 21/12/2009 08:40

IsitmeorSanta - many thanks but it's ok I have sorted out some stuff and will get it sent tomorrow, people in greater need than me out there
I hope my SS won't mind that it's not wrapped, nor wrapping included as there's none left and no option to buy any more right now (well that's if you get it before Xmas!)

bellavita · 21/12/2009 09:06

I have not had my match yet but when I do get it, unfortunately it will have to wait until after the New Year as we have had three days of snowfall here - I really don't want to have to get my car out and we will be away between Christmas and New Year...

Hopefully, someone will have a nice surprise though in the New Year.

Thanks for doing this mammoth task Norma.

IsItMeOrSanta · 21/12/2009 09:34

That's good news AvadventCalendar. I'm sure it will be much appreciated!

FlyMeToDunoonSanta · 21/12/2009 14:23

Hello. Haven't heard here. Will be away from Wednesday till Monday.

mejon · 21/12/2009 14:51

I'm still waiting to hear too and as we've had some heavy snow and I'm a good 8 miles from the nearest PO (even if I could get the car out), mine will have to be sent after Christmas too.

Northernlebkuchen · 21/12/2009 14:54

I got my match and have posted - only vouchers so hopefully it will make it for Christmas.

MmeherewegoawassailLindt · 21/12/2009 15:00

Bum, just realised that I did not put the reference number on my card.

undertheboredwalk · 21/12/2009 15:55

Got mine all packed up, courier coming for it tommorow, guaranteed 48hr so should hopefully get there xmas eve - just in time

FabIsGettingReadyForXmas · 21/12/2009 16:01

I am snowed in so DH took mine to work and sent it by courier for me. Thanks DH's work .

CherryChristmasEveryone · 21/12/2009 17:28

i dont have a match yet either! (my parcel is ready just not addressed or sealed yet) wont go off till after xmas now though

AvadventCalendar · 21/12/2009 19:08

Due to weather I'm not going to be able to post it out before Xmas at this rate, I feel awful but rest assured you WILL get it in the New Year (am I allowed to put the number on here so they know they've not been forgotten?)

Hulababy · 21/12/2009 19:24

I am hoping mine was delivered today.

Frizbe · 21/12/2009 21:29

Sent mine out today, so hope it gets there in time, weather permitting!

FirelightGlintingOnTheXmasTree · 21/12/2009 21:57

Thanks for working so hard norma on this mammoth task. I sent mine out this am so there's a chance it will arrive by christmas..

MrsBrendanCole · 22/12/2009 09:15

I cant get to a post office before xmas now, so it will be a Jan present

But if you could send me the address Norma and ill make sure it goes as early in Jan as possible, ta.

GloriaInEccentrica · 22/12/2009 09:29

Posted yesterday. hope it gets there for christmas - if not will be useful for sales

traceybath · 22/12/2009 09:34

I don't have my match yet but am doing vouchers which I can do online - hope you're not stuck in traffic Norma.

This was a massive undertaking and I suspect way too much for one person - next year perhaps it needs to be a team of people who do it.

I hope you have a lovely christmas Norma and get some rest.