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Re: Who wants to play pass the parcel?
« Reply #810 on: April 10, 2018, 12:28:02 PM »
Congratulations AweSam!

Confession time - I think roundabouts are the most amazing concept and MUCH prefer them to traffic lights!!!!

A good instructor will show you how to use them properly and (hopefully) change your opinion on them.  :)

Would agree with your confession but that's probably because we have a fair few "rotaries" (LOL) back in MA so it wasn't much of an issue for me like it is for others with less experience with them.
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Re: Who wants to play pass the parcel?
« Reply #811 on: April 10, 2018, 12:52:20 PM »
Can I join in on this? I feel like I have a few good things to contribute :)

And welcome back Sam! I had to drive in SW London on one of my previous trips and was so anxious, but it was better than the train to my husband's parents house. Good luck with your lessons and learning!


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Re: Who wants to play pass the parcel?
« Reply #812 on: April 10, 2018, 01:01:41 PM »
Can I join in on this? I feel like I have a few good things to contribute :)

You want to join Pass the Parcel?  YES!  All you do is find the most recent copy of the list (larrabee just posted it, I think...?), add your name to the bottom, and PM your address to the person above you in the list.

When it's your turn take an item or four, put in a thing or three, and pass it on to the next person after you.  And, the best part, share photos of the things you get!  (And don't say what else was in the box, because the mystery is fun!)
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Re: Who wants to play pass the parcel?
« Reply #813 on: April 10, 2018, 02:35:42 PM »
Hoping this is accurate :) Added my name to the end!

1. Jimbocz
2. JFKimberly
3. Larrabee
4. Eh127929
5. Rick Stephens
6. historyenne
7. brenzie
8. Jennyeye
9. Nctami72
10. Jimbocz
11. Larrabee
12.  KFdancer
13. JFKimberly
14. Rick Stephens
15. AV  <-- bumped until she shows up, and then we'll slot her in next
16. Eh127929
17. x0Kiss0fDeath
18. historyenne
19. Jennyeye
20.jonyboy_mentao
21. AweSam
22. Nctami
23.  KFdancer
24. Eatoomey
25. Nan D.
26.  Albatross
27. Margo



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Re: Who wants to play pass the parcel?
« Reply #814 on: April 10, 2018, 02:50:13 PM »
Hoping this is accurate :) Added my name to the end!

Perfect!  Welcome to the game!  Oh, one of the rules I forgot to mention:  when you have the parcel, you are not to feel rushed, and you are not to apologize for how long it takes you to pass it along (it just makes the rest of us feel bad).  You are allowed to ease your conscience and explain how the cat fell asleep on your lap, or the dog ate the postman if you need to, but you are not to apologize!  Things happen.  :)

I have noticed that signups have slowed down, and most of us have had two turns.... so... I'm signing up for my third go.  Nobody judge me!  Instead, join me!  Sign up for round 3!

1. Jimbocz
2. JFKimberly
3. Larrabee
4. Eh127929
5. Rick Stephens
6. historyenne
7. brenzie
8. Jennyeye
9. Nctami72
10. Jimbocz
11. Larrabee
12. KFdancer
13. JFKimberly
14. Rick Stephens
15. AV  <-- bumped until she shows up, and then we'll slot her in next
16. Eh127929
17. x0Kiss0fDeath
18. historyenne
19. Jennyeye

20. jonyboy_mentao
21. AweSam
22. Nctami
23. KFdancer
24. Eatoomey
25. Nan D.
26. Albatross
27. Margo
28. jfkimberly
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8/1/2016 - FLR(M)#2 by post -- approved!
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Re: Who wants to play pass the parcel?
« Reply #815 on: April 10, 2018, 02:59:27 PM »
Perfect!  Welcome to the game!  Oh, one of the rules I forgot to mention:  when you have the parcel, you are not to feel rushed, and you are not to apologize for how long it takes you to pass it along (it just makes the rest of us feel bad).  You are allowed to ease your conscience and explain how the cat fell asleep on your lap, or the dog ate the postman if you need to, but you are not to apologize!  Things happen.  :)

I have noticed that signups have slowed down, and most of us have had two turns.... so... I'm signing up for my third go.  Nobody judge me!  Instead, join me!  Sign up for round 3!
1. Jimbocz
2. JFKimberly
3. Larrabee
4. Eh127929
5. Rick Stephens
6. historyenne
7. brenzie
8. Jennyeye
9. Nctami72
10. Jimbocz
11. Larrabee
12. KFdancer
13. JFKimberly
14. Rick Stephens
15. AV  <-- bumped until she shows up, and then we'll slot her in next
16. Eh127929
17. x0Kiss0fDeath
18. historyenne
19. Jennyeye

20. jonyboy_mentao
21. AweSam
22. Nctami
23. KFdancer
24. Eatoomey
25. Nan D.
26. Albatross
27. Margo
28. jfkimberly
29.larrabee


That's what I've been waiting for!   ;D. You know why!  ;)
« Last Edit: April 10, 2018, 03:01:25 PM by larrabee »


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Re: Who wants to play pass the parcel?
« Reply #816 on: April 10, 2018, 03:06:15 PM »
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That's what I've been waiting for!   ;D. You know why!  ;)

Oh, thank you!  I was hoping someone would sign up for round 3 after me.  I kept trying not to be first, but I didn't want the game to just end.  I had to be the one, I guess.  :P
9/1/2013 - "fiancée" (marriage) visa issued
4/6/2013 - married (certificate issued same-day)
5/6/2013 - FLR(M)#1 in person -- approved!
8/1/2016 - FLR(M)#2 by post -- approved!
8/5/2018 - ILR in person -- approved!
22/11/2018 - Citizenship (online, with NDRS+JCAP) -- approved!
14/12/2018 - I became a British citizen.  :)


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Re: Who wants to play pass the parcel?
« Reply #817 on: April 10, 2018, 03:12:07 PM »
Oh, thank you!  I was hoping someone would sign up for round 3 after me.  I kept trying not to be first, but I didn't want the game to just end.  I had to be the one, I guess.  :P

I'm afraid my motive was purely selfish!   8)   I'm hoping there just might be another little jfkimberly masterpiece in box when it (they?) arrives to me!  :D


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Re: Who wants to play pass the parcel?
« Reply #818 on: April 10, 2018, 03:35:53 PM »
I'm afraid my motive was purely selfish!   8)   I'm hoping there just might be another little jfkimberly masterpiece in box when it (they?) arrives to me!  :D

I WAS TOO SLOW OFF OF THE MARK!!!!!

Round 4 will be MINE!   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


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Re: Who wants to play pass the parcel?
« Reply #819 on: April 10, 2018, 04:36:39 PM »
I'm afraid my motive was purely selfish!   8)   I'm hoping there just might be another little jfkimberly masterpiece in box when it (they?) arrives to me!  :D

Oh, hah!  I just thought nobody wanted to be the first to go for a third round!  Like when there's one slice of pizza left, and nobody wants to be the "greedy" one.

We'll see what the box has for you... ;)

I WAS TOO SLOW OFF OF THE MARK!!!!!

Round 4 will be MINE!   ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Aww!  You guys!   [smiley=blush.gif]
« Last Edit: April 10, 2018, 04:39:00 PM by jfkimberly »
9/1/2013 - "fiancée" (marriage) visa issued
4/6/2013 - married (certificate issued same-day)
5/6/2013 - FLR(M)#1 in person -- approved!
8/1/2016 - FLR(M)#2 by post -- approved!
8/5/2018 - ILR in person -- approved!
22/11/2018 - Citizenship (online, with NDRS+JCAP) -- approved!
14/12/2018 - I became a British citizen.  :)


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Re: Who wants to play pass the parcel?
« Reply #820 on: April 10, 2018, 04:38:54 PM »
Oh, hah!  I just thought nobody wanted to be the first to go for a third round!  Like when there's one slice of pizza left, and nobody wants to be the "greedy" one.

We'll see what the box has for you... ;)

Im the person who picks up the last piece, puts it partway into my mouth, pulls it out and says "I hope no one else wanted this."

No shame!


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Re: Who wants to play pass the parcel?
« Reply #821 on: April 10, 2018, 04:40:31 PM »
Im the person who picks up the last piece, puts it partway into my mouth, pulls it out and says "I hope no one else wanted this."

No shame!

hahaha!  I am so glad I didn't have a very big appetite for most of my life... I wouldn't have realized that there was an unspoken "rule" against just taking the last piece.  Fortunately, I caught up with the social niceties before my appetite caught up with me.
9/1/2013 - "fiancée" (marriage) visa issued
4/6/2013 - married (certificate issued same-day)
5/6/2013 - FLR(M)#1 in person -- approved!
8/1/2016 - FLR(M)#2 by post -- approved!
8/5/2018 - ILR in person -- approved!
22/11/2018 - Citizenship (online, with NDRS+JCAP) -- approved!
14/12/2018 - I became a British citizen.  :)


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Re: Who wants to play pass the parcel?
« Reply #822 on: April 10, 2018, 04:48:18 PM »
Im the person who picks up the last piece, puts it partway into my mouth, pulls it out and says "I hope no one else wanted this."

No shame!

Haha! Awesome!  ;D Let us know when you meet the person who calls your bluff!  ;D


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Re: Who wants to play pass the parcel?
« Reply #823 on: April 10, 2018, 04:55:58 PM »
Haha! Awesome!  ;D Let us know when you meet the person who calls your bluff!  ;D

My brother, my daughter, my cat....   ::)


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Re: Who wants to play pass the parcel?
« Reply #824 on: April 13, 2018, 08:27:01 AM »
Hi guys i have no address yet, what should i do

Hey jonyboy, did you find anything interesting in the parcel (please say you did!)?  I've been eager to see your selections.  Pics or it didn't happen!  ;)
9/1/2013 - "fiancée" (marriage) visa issued
4/6/2013 - married (certificate issued same-day)
5/6/2013 - FLR(M)#1 in person -- approved!
8/1/2016 - FLR(M)#2 by post -- approved!
8/5/2018 - ILR in person -- approved!
22/11/2018 - Citizenship (online, with NDRS+JCAP) -- approved!
14/12/2018 - I became a British citizen.  :)


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