Just wanted to say that I really hope all goes well with the new job next week Phoenix. I shall be across the water but I will send lots of "Bonne Chances" from there too! 
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All my best wishes to you also dear Phoenix show them how it's done girl 
I shall be thinking of you, Phoenix. I hope all goes well.
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Phoenix I've been out of the loop for a while looking after my grandson and dealing with other family matters, so what's the job - I can't find where the thread is on GN that will tell me all about it.
Very, very pleased for you. 
I also agree with everybody Phoenix all the very best of luck for next week. At least your first week will be a four day one. I hope that Digby and Sprout behave.
And from me Phoenix and I'm inclined to agree with you IYKWIM 
And from me -
I have only just seen this, and very much appreciate all your good wishes!
It will seem very odd at first, especially the getting up earlier than I have been 
but hopefully I will soon get back into the swing of it!
Sorry I posted the first message but couldn't see it so I posted again and now there are two 
I guess that means double good lucks to you Phoenix 
I must confess to having been horrified to find that a lot of my going to work clothes have shrunk in the wardrobe 
How does this happen?
Re the clothes, I made a trip to our outlet village thing for a bit of a browse in M&S.
Luckily I had a friend with me who was able to deal with my despair at having:
A) Not been able to do up trousers in a size bigger than I used to be 
B) To need a tissue to wipe my eyes after actually seeing my self in a full length mirror for the first time in ages. I'm all bum and tum! How did that happen? I just might have been able to tolerate it if the bosom fairy had paid a visit, but I think she must either have retired or been made redundant.
C) To make a heartfelt plea to hide all sharp objects once we got back.
I was so upset I had to have a ham and tomato ciabatta roll and a custard tart for lunch to get over the trauma!
phoenix looking in mirrors is not good for your general health and welfare, hence the compensatory lunch.
Have you got a Bon Marche near you? Admittedly many of the present tops on display would look better hanging on a window but I found a couple of plain tops there 2 days ago.
Their bras are very cheap and no wonder. I bought 2 but I would need 6" added to each side to be able to fasten it.
Oh heavens Charleygirl my bra problems would fill a book! (But, alas, not a cup!) M&S A cup leave me with room to stow my hanky, if you know what I mean. I have resigned myself to either Primark air bras, or gel ones that I can order on line from Debenhams. Either way, when I take my bra off my bosoms go with it . Still, I suppose the up-side is that I am very unlikely to suffer from the dreaded droop!
No, my current resolve still stands, I have three pairs of trousers that I can get into (ok, they all have stretch waists, but I won't tell if you don't ) 1 black, 1 navy, 1 brown. I have selected some existing tops that I hope flatter, and ordered 3 new ones (tunic style) from the M&S on-line sale.
I have my extra magnifying mirror to do my eye make-up (would definitely not use it for any other purpose!), have recently had a cut and colour and my eyebrows, lip and chin waxed so am as good to go as I will ever be!
Sounds good phoenix just do not turn up tomorrow. A nice 4 day week for you. the very best of luck
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