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cathyml Posts: 23275 Joined: 25th Jan 2010 Location: South Africa	quotePosted at 18:55 on 30th May 2011 Thought we could just put the fun exchanges between members on this thread. So to start the ball rolling (oh dear another cliche!) how has everyone spent their public holiday/memorial day? My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Cathy E. Posts: 8474 Joined: 15th Aug 2008 Location: USA	quotePosted at 19:22 on 30th May 2011 I was just watching "Last of The Summer Wine" and laughed myself silly!! Was the "Really Masculine Men's Purse" episode. I haven't laughed like that at a show in ages!! Otherwise getting more unpacking done, etc. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
cathyml Posts: 23275 Joined: 25th Jan 2010 Location: South Africa	quotePosted at 19:27 on 30th May 2011 Having a great laugh probably did you more good than the unpacking today! My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Paul Hilton Posts: 2605 Joined: 21st Nov 2004 Location: UK	quotePosted at 19:30 on 30th May 2011 As usual spent at work as Bank/Public holidays don't exist with my firm. But, you can apply to have one off----say for some reason you might want Xmas Day off----if they allow it, it'll be given as part of your annual leave. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
cathyml Posts: 23275 Joined: 25th Jan 2010 Location: South Africa	quotePosted at 19:33 on 30th May 2011 Ouch! That's rough Paul. Does it mean you get paid double time for working the holidays? My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Paul Hilton Posts: 2605 Joined: 21st Nov 2004 Location: UK	quotePosted at 19:36 on 30th May 2011 For the first 6 hours is double time tonight; from midnight when it becomes Tuesday, it reverts to basic rate as Tuesday isn't a Bank Holiday. Of course, Fri/Sat/Sunday are all normal working days so never have any enchancement whether doing days or nights. Edited by: Paul Hilton at:30th May 2011 19:39 My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
cathyml Posts: 23275 Joined: 25th Jan 2010 Location: South Africa	quotePosted at 19:46 on 30th May 2011 I really hope there is some other compensation in your job - like enjoying what you are doing - because I don't think it can be for financial gain? My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Dave John Posts: 22335 Joined: 27th Feb 2011 Location: England	quotePosted at 20:03 on 30th May 2011 Started with a bit work I had brought home to do as it needed peace and quiet. A bit of banter with you guys. Watched the original version of ' The 39 Steps' Robert Donat and Madelleine Carrol, absolutely brilliant. Took the wife to work, popped in o the office for an hour or so to get things done to save a bit of time tomorrow, (I work with the Dutch and they don't have the holiday today). Got home 1630 ish and started the banter with you lot again. Just uploading a few piccies as we speak. Nothing startling. Got the Michael Caine 'Italian Job' running on the TV. that's it upto now. Quite a busy day for a so colled holiday!!! Last of the Summer Wine.!!!..now you are talking sheer brilliance there. Roy Clarke is one of the best 'gentle' comedy writers we have. It was, still is in fact, the longest ever running comedy series in British TV, maybe even further afield, but I'm not sure of that one. Anyway you have really good taste in your choice of comedy. I would love the complete set on DVD, but then I would never be away from the TV My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Posts: Joined: 1st Jan 1970	quote \| editPosted at 20:50 on 30th May 2011 Is it just me or does F1 now seem to be rather "artificial" with the "when DRS can be used" rules ? I watch it but now prefer the tin tops. Sorry, not really about the holiday. Spent today watching the rain and playing with computer ! Edited by: Mick Smith at:30th May 2011 20:53 My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Sue H Posts: 8172 Joined: 29th Jun 2007 Location: USA	quotePosted at 20:56 on 30th May 2011 I started the day talking to my very own soldier boy in Korea. I miss him so much! Followed that up with cleaning, cleaning and more cleaning. Hubby is working, so tonight, after he is home, we'll have a family dinner, and remember those of our loved ones who served, and died. I have two uncles who died on the Somme, in WW I. It breaks my heart to hear of our boys and girls who are dying now, because I personally see it as a senseless loss. On Friday, while attending the funeral of a dear friend, we took time to visit my Father-in-laws grave. He served in WW II, and the grave of our young niece who died in a car accident, and are buried at the local cemetery. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions