Being the oldest with 3 younger siblings, there came a time when Dad told me that they had to pay Father Christmas for the presents so I could only have certain things. I won't mention that we are Yorkshire folks.
My granddad used to say " stand behind a shooter and in front of a sh***er and you'll get neither shot nor sh***en on". He used to work with heavy horses and I think it came from that and a cynicism of the human race.
Just seen this thread, and n0t time to read thro' it all. But I distincly remember asking My Mum whether the Tooth fairy would really want the tooth that had a hole in it. She replied 'What do you think they use for windows in the Fairy Castles?' I even got 10p more for that one! The lies we tell, while telling our kids the consequences of doing the same! My 11 y o is now 'Santa' to his younger brother. He helps me do 'Santa's' job, from the ordering of the presents, to the wrapping and 'delivery'. Some lies are ok.
Lisa Massey,bet your Granda was a yorkshireman? A tighter, more cynical, mocking race of men I have never met. Neither have I met a more genorous, dry, fun, honest and welcoming bunch, either. And I am most definately Lancastrian in origin! If you tell me he was Lancastrian, then you just won the 'Wars of the Roses.! But we're both known for almost insulting honesty! However, I'm not sure it always matters where you stand, most people get s*****n on at least once in thier lives. The best of us wipe it off and move on. It often comes from the least expected direction! I've worked with horses for most of my life. Your Granda definitely did NOT mean equines of any sort!! You Know where you stand with them.
The notice I have on my door says 'Bad Day in Progress. Approach at your own Risk!' Well, you were forewarned, but mostly I'm ok, just too busy. Every day is a bad day if you expect tidy and organised. I have kids. But don't bother on PMT days! Even tidy could be bad for you! Especially interrupting garden time!
Funny my eldest helps with Santa Claus, but still believes in the Tooth Fairy. Might that last until he has run out of teeth?
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Being the oldest with 3 younger siblings, there came a time when Dad told me that they had to pay Father Christmas for the presents so I could only have certain things. I won't mention that we are Yorkshire folks.
No one ever told me, and I'll never admit to my boys 16 and 11.
(sorry too early in the day for putting much effort into a quote!)
MrsG, look what I found
Thought this quote was suitable for the old r****g at work
Panda thought you'd like that one
And I do
My granddad used to say " stand behind a shooter and in front of a sh***er and you'll get neither shot nor sh***en on". He used to work with heavy horses and I think it came from that and a cynicism of the human race.
Just seen this thread, and n0t time to read thro' it all. But I distincly remember asking My Mum whether the Tooth fairy would really want the tooth that had a hole in it. She replied 'What do you think they use for windows in the Fairy Castles?' I even got 10p more for that one! The lies we tell, while telling our kids the consequences of doing the same! My 11 y o is now 'Santa' to his younger brother. He helps me do 'Santa's' job, from the ordering of the presents, to the wrapping and 'delivery'. Some lies are ok.
Lisa Massey,bet your Granda was a yorkshireman? A tighter, more cynical, mocking race of men I have never met. Neither have I met a more genorous, dry, fun, honest and welcoming bunch, either. And I am most definately Lancastrian in origin! If you tell me he was Lancastrian, then you just won the 'Wars of the Roses.! But we're both known for almost insulting honesty! However, I'm not sure it always matters where you stand, most people get s*****n on at least once in thier lives. The best of us wipe it off and move on. It often comes from the least expected direction! I've worked with horses for most of my life. Your Granda definitely did NOT mean equines of any sort!! You Know where you stand with them.
The notice I have on my door says 'Bad Day in Progress. Approach at your own Risk!' Well, you were forewarned, but mostly I'm ok, just too busy. Every day is a bad day if you expect tidy and organised. I have kids. But don't bother on PMT days! Even tidy could be bad for you! Especially interrupting garden time!
Funny my eldest helps with Santa Claus, but still believes in the Tooth Fairy. Might that last until he has run out of teeth?