tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367779782585660674.comments2023-06-09T09:40:51.471+01:00Pondering The ArchersInga McVicarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02399376838433363650noreply@blogger.comBlogger904125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367779782585660674.post-62783585772550205702013-12-29T16:30:11.837+00:002013-12-29T16:30:11.837+00:00I wonder if his fixation with sausages is in some ...I wonder if his fixation with sausages is in some way compensation...Ralph Corderoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13140975971019765573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367779782585660674.post-91781420094538540802013-12-27T22:44:29.038+00:002013-12-27T22:44:29.038+00:00I agree Inga, there is something I find utterly un...I agree Inga, there is something I find utterly unconvincing when Tom Archer is in bed.<br />It's like a place he should never be!Hugohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07340639960165395748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367779782585660674.post-31609728265139712422013-12-22T18:45:13.305+00:002013-12-22T18:45:13.305+00:00We are very behind too, so appreciating your comra...We are very behind too, so appreciating your comradeship as always! It would be great to see you here at some point. <br /><br />And last week was the carol service - our life has actually turned curiously Ambridge-like since moving to Italy!caroline_veneziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14936604986260610893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367779782585660674.post-60326909961431798272013-12-22T16:38:08.392+00:002013-12-22T16:38:08.392+00:00Aye, all true. As self-employed, I can sympathise ...Aye, all true. As self-employed, I can sympathise with Ed. <br /><br />It's not remotely fair that Will inherited. But Ed also scuppered his own career path through drugs, drink, stealing his brother's wife ...<br /><br />Them's the choices we make!Inga McVicarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02399376838433363650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367779782585660674.post-19666618743796688072013-12-22T16:34:52.592+00:002013-12-22T16:34:52.592+00:00Sorry for the delay ... be catching up slowly!
A ...Sorry for the delay ... be catching up slowly!<br /><br />A Panto in venice sounds sublime! Maybe next year :-)Inga McVicarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02399376838433363650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367779782585660674.post-65424133719858969172013-11-18T21:35:18.604+00:002013-11-18T21:35:18.604+00:00Sorry, 16-18 Jan.Sorry, 16-18 Jan.caroline_veneziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14936604986260610893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367779782585660674.post-70630210109929995212013-11-18T21:34:13.884+00:002013-11-18T21:34:13.884+00:00One of the things I've discovered this year is...One of the things I've discovered this year is that there's a panto in Venice! Courtesy of a group of ex-pats & regular visitors. This winter's (Jack & the Beanstalk) is on something like 7-11 Jan. You should come!caroline_veneziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14936604986260610893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367779782585660674.post-3799141385242625122013-11-03T11:39:42.015+00:002013-11-03T11:39:42.015+00:00Um, so Ed can’t have it, it means it’s Will’s faul...<i>Um, so Ed can’t have it, it means it’s Will’s fault for being able to have it?</i><br /><br />Well, Ed is chipping in towards Will's Statutory Paternity Leave but can't claim it himself due to the nature of his employment. Not quite the direction the redistributive-policy wonks boast about. :-) I know, when Ed and Emma have saved enough, they could become Will's tenants, furthering the movement of wealth between the siblings.Ralph Corderoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13140975971019765573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367779782585660674.post-49593252863807848742013-10-08T01:12:53.817+01:002013-10-08T01:12:53.817+01:00And who can forget [Sabrina's] cat in dick Whi...<i>And who can forget [Sabrina's] cat in dick Whittington!</i><br /><br />Pales in comparison to Debbie's thigh-slapping Puss in Boots; that gives rise to many a happy memory.Ralph Corderoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13140975971019765573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367779782585660674.post-86741511096358635382013-10-07T21:50:16.921+01:002013-10-07T21:50:16.921+01:00About time! Employment tribunal ahoy?
Also no ide...About time! Employment tribunal ahoy?<br /><br />Also no idea about Crispy thingies - I thought at first that maybe I'd missed still-deeply-annoying Tom branching out into designer pork scratchings or something.caroline_veneziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14936604986260610893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367779782585660674.post-65926105098707383622013-09-29T22:32:19.212+01:002013-09-29T22:32:19.212+01:00Oh my word ... there's a random (but ever so ...Oh my word ... there's a random (but ever so inriguing) thought about Brenda and Zac!<br /><br />Surely must be one for Kathy. Though Lynda will be sniffing like a mad sniffing lady if that happens.<br /><br />(and isn't Oliver being odd!?! Supporting Caroline through harassing her to eat bloomin' lunch all the time)Inga McVicarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02399376838433363650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367779782585660674.post-77919724199983433802013-09-28T22:20:14.427+01:002013-09-28T22:20:14.427+01:00Who is going to sort Grey Gables out? Caroline sou...Who is going to sort Grey Gables out? Caroline sounds utterly depressed about the whole "carpet Joe" situation and Oliver doesn't seem that bothered.<br />New management blood need there?<br />Perhaps Lynda could once again step up to the mark, or Kathy perhaps, now she has so much free time on her hands. She has experience too.<br />Or, from left field, Brenda and Zac mount an aggressive takeover from London with "Russian diamond" funding?Hugohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07340639960165395748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367779782585660674.post-8124473595519256842013-09-26T21:12:55.798+01:002013-09-26T21:12:55.798+01:00Aye, it's a tricky one. The obvious result wil...Aye, it's a tricky one. The obvious result will be Rob not leaving his wife, Helen then descending into a depression of epic proportions. BUT then again - maybe Rob is genuinely into Helen, and all will be well.<br /><br />I suspect it won't turn out well. Tends not to for the 3rd party involved in a marriage breaking down.<br /><br />Carl ... what a slime!Inga McVicarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02399376838433363650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367779782585660674.post-84914757028325516422013-09-23T19:14:04.038+01:002013-09-23T19:14:04.038+01:00Mm, after all that's happened to her in the pa...Mm, after all that's happened to her in the past - I can't imagine what's going to happen to her when it all goes pear-shaped. I don't think there's any possibility that Rob will turn out to be alright, do you? Although it is currently looking like the story of - what was Amy's wrong'un called? - all over again, isn't it?caroline_veneziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14936604986260610893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367779782585660674.post-63046199935946346582013-09-23T19:06:32.022+01:002013-09-23T19:06:32.022+01:00Ruby just left a comment wondering if Kathy will b...Ruby just left a comment wondering if Kathy will be Gray Gables' new manager ... aha! That'd be a neat solution.<br /><br />Cheers! Helen is such a fool. Inga McVicarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02399376838433363650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367779782585660674.post-53006333093929622952013-09-23T19:04:02.181+01:002013-09-23T19:04:02.181+01:00Hello Ruby,
Eddie's going to take a while to ...Hello Ruby,<br /><br />Eddie's going to take a while to simmer down on this one. So very rare he's after money for not just the sake of the money.<br /><br />True about GG's insurance. And thata competent lawyer would argue Joe was drunk. BUT would GG also not hold responsibility for serving him the booze in the first place? When I worked in a bar (many moos ago) we were told that if a punter was plastered due to use serving them, then walked out and got hit by a car, we could be held responsible (or is that a publican urban Myth?)<br /><br />I'd be surprised if Caroline oragnised a contract with Ray. Oliver was probably harassing her to find her flip flops.<br /><br />I've also been wondering about Mrs Shen's bill ...<br /><br />AHA! I see your thinking about Kathy. Didn't spot that!Inga McVicarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02399376838433363650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367779782585660674.post-76999619730315059672013-09-23T18:59:49.710+01:002013-09-23T18:59:49.710+01:00Hi Stuart P - ah, I stand corrected. I've been...Hi Stuart P - ah, I stand corrected. I've been self employed for nearly 8 years now, so am obviously well out of touch when it comes to references.<br /><br />But aye - Caroline should have realised Ray was a twonk!Inga McVicarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02399376838433363650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367779782585660674.post-19240479416297507712013-09-23T18:57:30.222+01:002013-09-23T18:57:30.222+01:00Sorry Hugo ... Ralph ... Hugo! Must have been tire...Sorry Hugo ... Ralph ... Hugo! Must have been tired and emotional when I posted that last comment!Inga McVicarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02399376838433363650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367779782585660674.post-65601456664100748752013-09-23T18:56:03.698+01:002013-09-23T18:56:03.698+01:00Yup, I suppose it would have to be Brenda's .....Yup, I suppose it would have to be Brenda's ... it could only have been a nightmare for Matt.<br /><br />it got a tad OTT sometimes for my liking, but always appreciate more time with Matt. He's always value for money.Inga McVicarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02399376838433363650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367779782585660674.post-39535772422427010112013-09-23T07:36:30.926+01:002013-09-23T07:36:30.926+01:00I'm amazed Kathy didn't apply for the Grey...I'm amazed Kathy didn't apply for the Grey Gables health club manager's job as soon as she heard about it. I'd certainly have told Martyn to stick his job long before now.<br /><br />(Btw we did laugh at 'Take your mistress to work day' :-))caroline_veneziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14936604986260610893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367779782585660674.post-56618096315105503342013-09-22T15:35:14.795+01:002013-09-22T15:35:14.795+01:00Yes, Grey Gables is at fault for having a loose ca...Yes, Grey Gables is at fault for having a loose carpet - and doubly negligent for knowing about it but not fixing it. But it could be argued (and probably would be by a competent lawyer) that Joe must bear some of the culpability for being drunk.<br />Eddie is angry and wants recompense. However, being angry is not a good justification for starting legal proceedings.<br /><br />Technically it would be Grey Gables insurance that would pay out, not Grey Gables itself.<br /><br />Could Grey Gables counter-sue Ray? What were the Terms and Conditions of his contract?<br /><br />Oh - and did Mrs Shen ever pay her (extensive) bill? We were never told. <br /><br />And I agree with Stuart. It was obvious to all of us that Ray was not right for Grey Gables?<br /><br />Anyone taking odds on Cathy becoming manager of Grey Gables?Rubyhttp://barefootruby.diaryland.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367779782585660674.post-41002148014713184152013-09-21T18:00:34.361+01:002013-09-21T18:00:34.361+01:00Hi
Just a point, but in a lot of industries and l...Hi<br /><br />Just a point, but in a lot of industries and large companies it is now standard that only a basic reference is given. For example in accountancy I'd be surprised if I got anything other than a standard reference from a large firm.<br /><br />It's pretty common for all of the firms I've worked for that HR have a standard factual reference, and ban managers from issuing any reference except in a personal capacity, which is then normally not what the recruiting firm will accept.<br /><br />This doesn't stop Ray being a twonk - but Varoline should have realised that herself at the dinner beforehand. <br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00185012156059630006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367779782585660674.post-64654371252758780772013-09-19T21:05:48.619+01:002013-09-19T21:05:48.619+01:00It is appreciated Inga, by me at any rate. Glad to...It is appreciated Inga, by me at any rate. Glad to see you're now up to date - go and have that social life again!<br />By the way, who's Ralph?Hugohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07340639960165395748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367779782585660674.post-15031042380311024412013-09-19T19:39:11.567+01:002013-09-19T19:39:11.567+01:00I like your idea that it may all have been in some...I like your idea that it may all have been in someone's imagination - Brenda's? - after the way we could hear everyone's thoughts the first time (and thank goodness they stopped that!). But I did really enjoy it, didn't you? :-) It was a Ripping Yarn. caroline_veneziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14936604986260610893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2367779782585660674.post-13800071609533742582013-09-16T18:12:10.994+01:002013-09-16T18:12:10.994+01:00LOL! Sounds lovely.LOL! Sounds lovely.caroline_veneziahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14936604986260610893noreply@blogger.com