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by pennifold 04 May 2013 ( edited May 06'13 03:53 )
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Look what I got today - a new Laptop. I was telling Trev I needed a small computer to take to sewing classes at the Brother shop in Georgetown and so with all the sales on at the moment, we bought this. It's a Hewlett Packard like my PC but of course a lap one. I can't wait now to download all the software etc. so I can use it and learn more about the programmes on my 2 machines. So I can carry it to class I also got a beautiful red leather computer case, it's going to be my present from the family for Mother's Day. Not only did we buy this, but we bought a new car and will collect it on Thursday. It's a dark grey Mazda 3 sedan/hatchback with all the bells and whistles, yippee! I now don't have to struggle to get the grand-children in and out of my 2 door car. Trev is going to have that and we traded in his BMW for our new one. I'ts a dark grey! Very smart!!! Love and blessings Chris

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by mops 04 May 2013
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Congrats on all purchases. What a lovely present your leather case is - I love that colour!
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by pennifold 04 May 2013
Yes, the case is goooorrgggeoous!!!!! The chap at the store asked me what kind of case I'd like and of course I said RED! I am a lucky woman. Love Chris
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by lidiad 04 May 2013
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Wow, congratulations for the great presents!
Hugs, Lidia
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by pennifold 04 May 2013
Thanks so much, love Chris
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by lbrow 04 May 2013
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I received a new HP Laptop also Chris, my 4 daughters purchased it for my Mother's Day gift. Didn't get the lovely red leather case though , I am proud of mine because my other laptop is 7 yrs old now and just about had it. We are blessed aren't we Many hugs Lillian
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by pennifold 04 May 2013
Congratulations on your new purchase too Lillian. We certainly are blessed. I now can't wait to get my new car! It will be wonderful to put the kids in the back door! I've had to climb in behind my driver's seat to get the children strapped in their car seat safety harnesses! Love Chris
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by sdrise 04 May 2013
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Whast a wonderful gift! Suzanne
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by pennifold 04 May 2013
Yes, I'm thrilled! Love Chris
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by asterixsew 04 May 2013
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What a sensible gift from your family. And enjoy the new car too
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by pennifold 05 May 2013
I have been spoiled! Can't wait to get the new car! Thanks for commenting, love Chris
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by airyfairy 04 May 2013
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You lucky girl - I still have my 10 year old desktop. I am green with envy. Enjoy your new car and drive safely. Hugs Sarah.
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by pennifold 05 May 2013
Thanks Sarah, green's not your colour anyway so don't worry! I will enjoy my new car haven't had one for over 10 years!!! Sounds like your old desktop! Love and blessings Chris
by airyfairy 05 May 2013
You are right Chris - green is not my colour!!!
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by shirley124 04 May 2013
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Enjoy your new laptop. I wouldn't be without mine. Hugs Shirley
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by shirley124 04 May 2013
PS Great to have a new car as we.. Drive carefully. Shirley
by pennifold 05 May 2013
Thanks Shirley, well as I said in my post the main thing is so I can take it with me to my sewing classes and not have to lug my PC in all the time. My PC is a Hewlett Packard touch screen and it's quite large and cumbersome to carry. Love and blessings Chris
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by mysew1325 04 May 2013
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good for you... enjoy it while you can.. life is so short, really...
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by pennifold 05 May 2013
So true Kathy, we are what is known in Australia as "SKINS" (Spending Kid's Inheritance Now) and we are enjoying our life as much as possible. I agree with you life is too short! Love Chris
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by basketkase 04 May 2013
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Wowzer!!! Lucky girl! I also love the red purse, is it a purse or laptop carrying case? Well deserved gifts for sure! hugs
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by pennifold 05 May 2013
Hi Vicki, it's actually a bag that has an inside compartment that comes out so you can place your LT inside it and be completely safe. It is a beauty! Love and blessings Chris
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by clawton 04 May 2013
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You must really be a happy camper. Good luck in getting everything set up. Enjoy all of your new toys!
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by pennifold 05 May 2013
Thanks Carolyn, I am a very happy camper! Now to get it all set up is the next thing! I might wait till next week when I'm a bit more in the mood for fiddling! Love and blessings Chris
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by cherylgauteng 04 May 2013
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How very nice, congratulations and enjoy it.
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by pennifold 05 May 2013
Thanks Cheryl, yes is it nice to have such luxuries. I'm very spoiled! Love and blessings Chris
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by dennis999 04 May 2013
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I am going to have to have a quiet word with your dearly beloved. He's obviously spoiling you! Anyway, you won't have time to play with the laptop all the time you have ironing to do......lol.
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by pennifold 05 May 2013
YOUR POST DENNIS MADE ME LAUGH OUT LOUD THIS END! You are a wag!!!!!!!

I'll have to share your joke about my ironing! You see ladies I sent Dennis a picture of me so he could see clearly who he was dealing with and my ironing board was behind me with my iron on it! He commented about the fact that it was up and I must have been smiling because I'd finished it all. I told him IT'S PERMANENTLY IN THAT POSITION! I am sure all you ladies who sew know all about having the iron always at hand!

Love and blessings Chris
by dennis999 05 May 2013
Oh Chris, now I shall have to find another joke to rib you about. Still, with you posting all these pictures with things to see in the background, I should be able to come up with something....lol.
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by gramsbear 04 May 2013
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I am soo happy for you!!! You have him Trained well!!! Hahaha! Hugs, Judy
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by pennifold 05 May 2013
Hi Judy,

Yes, he is one very kind, loving and generous husband, father and grandfather. Also I am very lucky in that we can afford to do it, but we have worked hard for it and as all of you know when we get to our 'age' it's nice to have some luxuries!

Love and blessings Chris
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by cfidl 04 May 2013
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Stylin... that is lingo for "a touch of class" going to class! Making classy things... Have much fun and a Happy Mother's Day.
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by pennifold 05 May 2013
Dear Chris, thanks for the interpretation. Yes, you are right it's a very 'classy' bag and as I said to Trevor -

"You know I could even use this as one of my handbags".

He just looked at me with one of those looks that only husbands give you and said tongue in cheek! -

"Yes, well, it's certainly big enough for all the stuff you carry around in your black one!!!!

Ain't love grand? Love and blessings Chris
by dennis999 05 May 2013
Trevor is clearly a wise and knowledgable man. Large black ladies handbags should be classified as a weapon. I recall that when I was courting my good lady wife, we visited Arundel Castle. Having toured the battlements, we were about to descend one of the very narrow stone spiral stairways. Ann was tottering on a pair of high heels (as you ladies do) and being the consumate gentleman I offered to go down the spiral immediately in front of her just in case she slipped. Having descended about ten of the steps (whilst constantly providing a reassuring presence to Ann) I suddenly experienced a most excruciating pain in the middle of my back and found myself being launched from my foothold by the force of her weighty handbag thumping into me. I managed to regain my foothold (and composure) some fifteen steps further down, whereupon I heard Ann saying " Don't go too fast.............I'm finding these steps very difficult."
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by gerryvb 04 May 2013
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You lucky girl, Enjoy the new presents !
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by pennifold 05 May 2013
Thanks Gerry, I certainly will. Love and blessings Chris
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by noah 04 May 2013
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Well this will be one Happy Mothers Day for you:):)hugs Carolyn
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by pennifold 05 May 2013
Yes, it will Carolyn. Thanks for commenting, love and blessings Chris
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by almag 04 May 2013
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Wow!!! Triple whammy!!!
New laptop..... new bag to carry new laptop ..... new car to carry new bag with new laptop. Way to go, Chris.
AlmaG.
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by pennifold 05 May 2013
LOVE YOUR STYLE OF THINKING! Love and blessings Chris
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by hightechgrammy 05 May 2013
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Super news! Chris, I think it is always a good idea to get a service contract for laptops. They get knocked around a bit more than desktops..... You are going to LOVE it! Hugs, Jan
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by pennifold 05 May 2013
Thanks Jan for that information - I'm so lucky in that just up over the rise in our road and about 4 houses in is my computer guru. He is a wonderful computer whiz. Whenever something goes wrong I just have to call him and he's here in a heartbeat! I'll get him to put on the ESET antivirus for me too. Love and blessings Chris
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by dennis999 05 May 2013
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I have to say, that laptop case/handbag is a snappy little number.....................is it crocodile?
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by pennifold 06 May 2013
Snap Snap! yep, sure is! Love and blessings Chris
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by babsie 05 May 2013
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Seems to me you had Mothers day, Birthday, Christmas pressies all in one - way to go you have the right idea. I always say, buy what you need when you need it and don't wait for a big day to get what you need NOW. Hugs and enjoy all of them.
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by pennifold 06 May 2013
That's right Babsie, spend it while you can! Love and blessings Chreis
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by jrob 06 May 2013
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Smart set- up, Chicka! You scored big-time. ;)
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by pennifold 06 May 2013
I certainly did! Love Chris
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by beatie58 06 May 2013
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Wow what wonderful gifts I really like Alma comments.. it is so true. Have a great mothers day...hugs sally
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by pennifold 06 May 2013
Hi Sally, yes, I love Alma's sense of humour. She is a wag! Love and blessings Chris