Liz
@lizknownasdoris.bsky.social
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Once had a go at being a graphic designer, ended up writing about dentistry. Someone had to.
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Sorry to hear you haven’t been well. Enjoy your stay as best you can.
I think I’m a bit late to all of this. They seem to be always eating.
Watching Traitors for the very first time and can safely say I’ve absolutely no idea what’s going on.
Had no idea Dragons’ Den is back on tonight for its 400th series.

Nothing’s changed.
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A building may change purpose from manor house to rest home to hotel to golf club. Its owners may shift from fag end gentry to a limited company of unbounded greed. However, its golden thread is often more than bricks and mortar, its true persistence is in its ghosts. – #CJosiffe #Ghosts
Worryingly, I rather like that CV.
‘Not in my job description, mate.’
“We are currently experiencing a high volume of calls.” Wasting another hour of my life on hold to Thames Water - part II.
Yeah, I’ve just had a look. A large chunk it seems is getting someone to install it, along with ventilation etc.
Blimey. A decent microwave today is around £50-70.
Oct 1984: Microwave ad from Rumbelows

(+Philips Microwave 8925/126; Tricity Microwave 2004; Sharp Microwave 1336; Toshiba Microwave Oven 644; Sharp Microwave Oven 1535; and Sanyo Microwave Oven 1207)

«We save you money and serve you right.»
A vintage newspaper advertisement for a range of microwaves from various brands. The advertisement features images of the microwaves along with their prices and key features. The ad also promotes a purchase promise and instant credit options.

We save you money and serve you right.

SANYO MICROWAVE OVEN 1207.
2 power settings. Stirrer fan.
Previous Price £139.99
PRICE WINNER £129.99
SHARP
RUMBELOWS EXCLUSIVE
SHARP MICROWAVE OVEN 1535.
Automatic turntable. 30 minute timer.
Variable cooking control.
RUMBELOWS EXCLUSIVE.
Previous Price £179.99
PRICE WINNER £169.99
TOSHIBA MICROWAVE OVEN 644.
Automatic turntable. 30-minute
timer. Previous Price £229.99
PRICE WINNER £219.99
SHARP MICROWAVE 1336.
60 minute timer.
RUMBELOWS EXCLUSIVE.
PRICE WINNER £219.99
RUMBELOWS
URCHASE
PROMISE
FULL CASH REFUND IF YOU ARE
DISSATISFIED IN ANY WAY WITH YOUR
PURCHASE AND RETURN IT WITHIN
30 DAYS. FREE INSURANCE WITH
COVERPLAN FOR A YEAR. FREE
SERVICE FOR A YEAR. FAST
DELIVERY ANYWHERE IN BRITAIN.
NEW STORES
NOW OPEN AT:
UP TO £750
INSTANT CREDIT
Subject to status. Typical
APR 41.2%. Ask for details.
TRICITY
MICROWAVE
2004. 4 power
settings.
Auto turntable.
Touch pad
control.
PRICE WINNER £299.99
PHILIPS
MICROWAVE
8925/126.
Rotating antenna
for even cooking. Variable
cooking control. Easy to clean.
PRICE WINNER £274.99
6-8 Orchard Croft, STIRLING, 33 High St., CANTERBURY,
5 Southgate Centre, BATH, 28/29 Queens Sq., CRAWLEY, 25 Market St., MANCHESTER
FULL DETAILS AND WRITTEN QUOTATION FOR CREDIT
TERMS AVAILABLE FROM ANY RUMBELOWS BRANCH.
OFFERS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY PRICES CORRECT AT TIME
OF GOING TO PRESS. REDUCED PRICES ARE LOWER THAN
OUR NORMAL PRICE BUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SOLD AT A
HIGHER PRICE FOR A PERIOD OF 28 CONSECUTIVE DAYS IN
THE PREVIOUS 6 MONTHS. HEAD OFFICE: TRINITY HOUSE,
TRINITY LANE, WALTHAM CROSS, HERTS. EN8 7EQ.
Did you use up all the bandwidth?

(I’ve no idea what I’m talking about)
The Bluesky outage was so serious I almost contemplated doing some ironing.
Yes, BS was down this morning and again just now. You may receive this message sometime next week.
Weird isn’t it? It’s happened once before and couldn’t figure out where it came from.
What the hell is set me client?
You’re not alone. Strong laundry scents, as well as strong perfume, always make me sneeze. Even my own washing minus that can set me off.
SetMe Client
set.me
Wouldn’t recommend it until you feel better.
I only remember the date as it’s my friends’ wedding anniversary and my TV licence expires.