The WISE girls AVIDly plotting our Spring wardrobes.

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New thread..

Verity no you haven't. I was having a bit of a bleurgh day, nothing bad and your post quite frankly made me think snap out of it. So extra cuddles administered.

Like the sound of these Lottas. If I think I can do clogs I will look into those.

Verity, I read about that poor lady, so sad.

Looby, I will let you know first the next time I do a scarf cull!

I am trying not to buy anything for myself either as we are buying a lot of furniture for the moment. Though if DH is feeling generous and wants to buy me the Mulberry Lily bag, I won't say no. :)

Fellow clog lovers, I have just ordered these Penelope Chilvers clog boots. They still have a 41 left, advice is to size up. They are the softest leather (tried friend's on this morning).

Wise & Avid ladies of fashion...

As a "sometimes lurker" I hope you don't mind me butting in.

Just took delivery of a gorgeous (and bargainous) pair of Belstaff Trailmasters size 39 in perforated antique natural - I'm normally a 38.5ish but the Outnet suggested they come up small and they are just too big, boo hoo - am gutted.

With all this talk of Lottas, boots are probably not the order of the day but thought I'd ask if anyone was interested in them before tackling the Outnets convoluted returns!

Verity - what a heartbreaking story but thank you for sharing it - its good to have a little prod every now and then in terms of appreciating what we have. Sure the family will have appreciated you and your neighbour attending the funeral.

Glad to see the lovely smile back on DD NY and hope that you are having a restful day too Zembo

Am going to view the perfect yet pricey house on Friday morning with DH. Have already moved in - in my head! DH did a few spreadsheets at the WE (once a banker, always a banker) and now we have to weigh up the pros and cons re cost. Do we move now and stretch ourselves financially, wait and move in 3 to 5 years with more saved, stay and extend this house, stay and do nothing. I hate making decisions like this. DH is very cautious when it comes to finance which is mostly a good thing. Would hate for my trips back to the UK/treats/W&A purchases to have to be curtailed for the sake of a huge mortgage - shallow I know, but essential for me to carry on living over here! Does that make sense?

Ollie, that makes perfect sense to me! My dh is cautious as well and I am so glad because I would have had us buy at the height of the market in Dublin.

Lovely boots, Brownmia, it is a shame they don't fit.

brownmia that is very kind. They sound great do you have a link? (not my size).

Yes a link would have been helpful!

www.theoutnet.com/product/225735

Didn't get it. I'm okay though.

Oh Bloss - thats such a shame. I'm sorry for you. Did you get any constructive feedback?

Oh bloss really sorry about that, it was quite far away
though, I think that drive would wear you out on daily basis. Hopefully something else will come up and today's experience will stand to you

Bloss, sorry you didn't get this job, you'll get the next one.

Aw pants, sorry to hear that Blossoming. I suppose at least they let you know so you didn't spend tonight thinking "what if". Still pants though.

Just having a quick browse while I try and motivate myself to meal plan/make a shopping list. My life is so rock and roll.

That's a shame Bloss you sounded like you were very well prepared and therefore shouldn't have any regrets. Obviously disappointing but I'm sure you'll take it in your stride and it'll only be a matter of time before you get another job, if you want one. The whole process seems to have reignited a passion in you.

Verity very sad story. I've been thinking about my own mortality a lot after my episode last week. It really is making me take stock of things. I'm very lucky indeed.

Reine thank you, will hopefully get around to emailing pics of my teeth soon x

Thanks all for your support during the process. The male student teacher got it. I wouldn't say my feedback was that constructive. I think they knew who they wanted all along. Truth is I couldn't see myself there, and I would have had to commit to taking trips abroad, so it wouldn't have been that great for my family. Maybe my relationship with dh would have suffered, and that is too precious to me.
I'm glad I tried for it, but I'm maybe a tiny bit relieved after spending the day there that I didn't get it.
Sorry, I'm rambling. Funny my backache has completely disappeared!
Back to Jillian and the elusive 6 pack tonight then. Then wine!

verity, that is so sad. And zembo too. Some things can just shock us to the core can't they.

I know for a long time after losing dc2 I had a heightened awareness of our mortality. I still get an icy chill down my spine when a loved one is I'll. Dc2 would gave been 5 this Thursday.

oh bloss my lovely that is so sad. I know nothing about you or your DC2. Please do tell me about him/ her if that helps. 2 years after loosing my baby I still find my grief trips me up sometimes. I have been very very upset by Amanda Holden loosing her baby. Just brings back memories.

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Bloss, if they gave it to a student teacher, chances are they were never going to pay for a more experienced teacher like you. Sounds like a lucky escape. If it didn't have a good feel today, it was prob never going to be the right fit, and then you'd be really resenting the driving, the travel etc.

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Bloss - sorry you didn't get the job but what Plum said about them wanting some-one cheaper.

And wishing you strength on Thursday - I'll be thinking of you.

Verity - that is terribly sad.

Bloss, sounds like a narrow escape .

Have you thought of tutoring? It is very rewarding and can also be family friendly. Just an idea.

I feel very blessed to have my family around me and my heart goes out to those of you and those that you know who have suffered such loss.

verity That is so sad but thanks for sharing as it just made me snap out of being moany despite being on holiday. DH has been on the phone since this morning so no romantic reconnecting over glasses of mulled wine in front of roaring fires while gazing at the snow outside. Also his grandmother has died today on her 91st birthday. We didn't manage to call her in time but she went very peacefully, wasn't ill or in pain but we will probably go back for the funeral. Sometimes things are just not meant to be, like this holiday. Or your job bloss. Sounds like it wasn't right for you and I can just agree with what others said before that something better will come up. Glad to hear that all tension in your back is gone.

I'm going run downstairs to the bar now to get some red wine and give DD and DH an extra hug.