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Off topic - but a great story about Syl.

*Sylvie - debt collector.
For quite some time I had been serving a local Indian restaurant.
For some obscure reason the proprietor suddenly decided to stop paying his bills.

Enter 'Sylvie' - my debt collector.

"Dave - when will his restaurant be working at full capacity?
I need a full restaurant to make my plan work."

"Well I reckon at about 10pm on Friday evening.
Why - what are you going to do Syl?"

"Wait and see - it should be fun.
Just drive me down there."

I was not let in on the plan.
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Friday came around.
I dropped her off, parking outside.
In she went - up to the counter - called out the boss man and said:
"I would like you to pay my husband's bill
- right now! You owe him over £200!"
(She wasn't whispering.)

"Look - will you come into my office please - this is embarrassing!"

"No - we will sort this out right here and now!"
With that she turned to face the diners and took the floor.

"Ladies and gentleman - I would like you to know that your restaurateur does not believe in paying his bills.
He owes us over £200.
As he does not believe in paying his bills, you needn't pay yours.
I suggest you all just enjoy your meals and leave without making any payment."

After a few quizzical looks and a smattering of applause she sat at one of the tables and waited.
After a few minutes a 'lackey' appeared with enough money to settle the outstanding account.

Sorted.
I could hardly believe it!
She had the courage of her convictions.
She saw something was wrong, so she made sure she put it right.

When she came out I said
"Weren't you nervous Syl?"
She said, "Of course not.
The person I'm afraid of hasn't been born yet."

'What a Gal !!!'

That was my Sylvie.

x❤️x
 
Thank you Steph.

I fell in love with her, her amazing presence, the very first moment I met her.
I adored her for all of our lives together.
She amazed me every single day - just by being who she was.

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A stunning love story until the end. I'm so thankful that someone in these torture chambers was able to experience it. You deserve it.
 
It's just a typical bring-your-dog-to-a-hardware-store day.

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It's just a typical bring-your-dog-to-a-hardware-store day.

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I originally thought there was nothing I would rather pinch than your baby cheeks, but I must say, that dog adds stiff competition. Then again, the dog probably needs a soothing pat on the head more than me awkwardly pinching its cheeks.
 
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OMG, is she yours? What breed?
Judy is a black/silver miniature schnauzer and she's basically my parents' dog ;) Though I would like to think she's my ''part-time'' dog, as she sometimes spends a few days per week at my new place when my parents are off for work, vacation, etc.
 
Judy is a black/silver miniature schnauzer and she's basically my parents' dog ;) Though I would like to think she's my ''part-time'' dog, as she sometimes spends a few days per week at my new place when my parents are off for work, vacation, etc.
I need her in my life! She looks like a little old lady with those eyebrows - sooo adorable.

Tell your parents I'll look after her if they like! :ROFL:
 
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Hello everyone, I'm very new here.

I have had a sudden hearing loss in my left ear and tinnitus for over a year now.
I have learned a lot by reading some of the posts everyone shared. Thank you for the transparency of your experiences. I'm glad to have found this forum, it makes those hard days like today much easier knowing I'm not alone.
 
Hello everyone, I'm very new here.
Hi @LuNa46, welcome to the club!

It's not good you're suffering with ear issues, but it is good to have you join us - because let's face it, suffering with other people, is much better than suffering alone.

Anyway, thank you for posting a photo of yourself. It's always lovely having another gorgeous face for us to see. :love:

If you want a casual chat and about anything, post in the 'chitchat and all that' thread. Or if you wanna share more photos in this thread, then please do. It's always interesting seeing what we're all up to.

Right, I've got to go to work, but I hope you and everyone else has a good day, and we'll speak soon no doubt. :)

Steph <3
 

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