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John S Alty replied to the topic Making sense? in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat 6 years, 9 months ago
Hmm. It was intended to mean if you seek adventure now it will not be necessary to later regret not having done so, but it does seem to imply the opposite.
Good line but in the wrong song!
Jonathan, I sing like a cat with its tail in a mangle, but maybe someone else might want to sing it. My interest is in the music and words.
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John S Alty started the topic Making sense? in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat 6 years, 9 months ago
Does this line: “Don’t ever let yourself regret the things you didn’t do” immediately mean to you: Don’t regret being adventurous? When I analyse it, it seems to mean different things. Maybe context is important to the perceived meaning. It’s a song and so it needs to pan but I’m beginning to wonder if it means what I meant it to mean!
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JaneShuff posted an update 6 years, 9 months ago
I so need help! What can I buy in the UK to get rid of nits? Can anyone help? Anyone with school age children? I would like to say I was asking for a friend but I might be lying!
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Something like Full Marks from Tesco medicine shelves (or any big supermarket or Chemist) or ask in a chemist for what they recommend. Or if you want to avoid chemicals, use a lot of conditioner (really – a lot) and work it in well. Leave for at least 15 minutes and comb out with a fine-tooth nit-comb (that you can also buy at a chemist)
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Thanks Ath. What I need is chemicals! I have tried everything else. We are off to the UK to look after my dad for a week and I absolutely cannot give him head lice. They have just come back again and I cannot buy anything effective (with chemicals) unless I have a prescription.
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We fought about 3 major battles when our kids were little. The proprietary treatments you can get in a chemist or supermarket worked then and I’m sure they will now. I seem to remember Lyclear is what we used. The lotions are a real pain to use, but I think the Lyclear shampoo was easier. Ordinary washing isn’t much use; apparently they actually…[Read more]
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Sorry, I should have said, I cannot buy anything strong IN FRANCE without a prescription. I’ll be at the chemists first thing tomorrow morning then, whispering furtively over the counter.
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Jane, I had so many battles with my kids, I was exasperated, specially as my girl had double-thickness hair. This doesn’t help to get rid (they must have moved on a time-or-three since I did battle), but I have heard that once they are gone, using a serum on the hair makes it more difficult for eggs to adhere to it. Never tried it out (no serum…[Read more]
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My daughter is a hairdresser and has recommended going to a chemist for products that give best results and to diligently follow the instructions on the back of the bottle. We used a tea tree shampoo when she was a child, which was effective with one of the fine nit combs when the hair is wet (after shampoo).
All bedding and clothing that has…[Read more]
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Thanks both. They are tenacious b******s. This is the second time they have come back so your daughters recommendations are not falling on deaf ears, GippsGirl. I am on the ferry at the moment and will be first in the queue at the chemists tomorrow morning. Luckily my OH is fairly bald but I will be making him have a precautionary treatment as well.
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You’re welcome! Hope you manage to get it resolved.
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Squidge replied to the topic Monthly comp – July 2019 in the forum Monthly Competition 6 years, 9 months ago
Bringing a gun into a house changes it.
It doesn’t matter that it’s locked away, out of sight. There’s something tangible – a weight, a tension – that comes with the knowledge of its presence, which terrifies me more than him.
He explained the gun’s for protection.
What extra protection could he need? He has his expression, his speech…his…[Read more]
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Janette replied to the topic Monthly comp – July 2019 in the forum Monthly Competition 6 years, 10 months ago
Not of the same calibre as some, I gladly concede (don’t envy the judge!), but this proved to be a great exercise to get the ‘fresh writing’ juices flowing – thanks, Sandra.
Bringing a gun into the house changes it all, doesn’t it? As soon as she caught sight of Daddy’s new addition, taking pride of place in his shiny cabinet, Annie dem…[Read more]
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Janette replied to the topic Monthly comp – July 2019 in the forum Monthly Competition 6 years, 10 months ago
I second that, Sandra. Struggling to get started on next WIP, so might try and come up with something this time.
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KazG replied to the topic Publishing deal!! in the forum Podium 6 years, 10 months ago
Thank you @barny! 🙂
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Barny replied to the topic Publishing deal!! in the forum Podium 6 years, 10 months ago
Tremendous news and tremendous writing, you Author, you!
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KazG replied to the topic Publishing deal!! in the forum Podium 6 years, 10 months ago
THANK YOU all! I’ve been so moved by all the generous responses all round. The writing community is really the best.
Spent most of yesterday in a champagne-induced haze but now back to work 🙂 🙂
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Philippa East replied to the topic Publishing deal!! in the forum Podium 6 years, 10 months ago
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes YES YES YES!!!!!
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Sandra replied to the topic Monthly comp – July 2019 in the forum Monthly Competition 6 years, 10 months ago
Sensible lass, your daughter …
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Seagreen replied to the topic Monthly comp – July 2019 in the forum Monthly Competition 6 years, 10 months ago
I asked my daughter if I should post this or was it nonsense. She suggested I post it because it’s nonsense 🙂
Bringing a gun into a house changes it
Even when it is not your gun
And not your houseFingers snatch at your wrist
‘Don’t go in!’
A glimpse of join-the-dots red etches on your brainYou spin
And spin
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Woolleybeans replied to the topic Publishing deal!! in the forum Podium 6 years, 10 months ago
So pleased for you, Kaz. 🙂
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Jules replied to the topic Publishing deal!! in the forum Podium 6 years, 10 months ago
Massive congratulations, Kaz 😁 really well deserved and so glad Ava id finally taking wing in front of a larger audience. Can’t wait to get my signed copy. Champagne and cake all round 🎂🥂
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JaneShuff replied to the topic Monthly comp – July 2019 in the forum Monthly Competition 6 years, 10 months ago
Bringing a gun into the house changes it
Baz got the letter on his fourteenth birthday; he was now old enough to get a gun from the government store, so he finished hoeing the weeds among the vegetables and went to get it. His mother wept a little and his sisters picked the peas and looked sombre.
Nothing much changed at first. He kept the gun…[Read more]
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Sandra replied to the topic Publishing deal!! in the forum Podium 6 years, 10 months ago
Saw this on FB, but deserves double congratulations. Well done.
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Elle replied to the topic Publishing deal!! in the forum Podium 6 years, 10 months ago
Yes, after all your waiting. Massive congratulations!! Can’t wait to buy your book.
Ps just started following you on Twitter
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Janette replied to the topic Publishing deal!! in the forum Podium 6 years, 10 months ago
Wooohooo! Bringing my happy dance onto here because it deserves a dance and it’s lovely to hear good news of such a brilliant degree.
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JaneShuff replied to the topic Publishing deal!! in the forum Podium 6 years, 10 months ago
Wonderful, wonderful news!
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Squidge replied to the topic Publishing deal!! in the forum Podium 6 years, 10 months ago
Bloody fantastic news, Kaz! Well done xxx
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