Introduce yourself thread?

[Bryony]

Hi all, just thought I would start an introduce yourself thread, as I think this new Off Topic Forum is a great idea, and it would be really nice to get to know each other a bit better, outside of accounting. I know there is a 'Super-Team' thread in another forum, (hats of to the guy (Robert?) who started that one) but how's about a less accounting type intro?

OK - Here's me! :D

My name is Bryony, shock horror, and I am 26. I work in Charity Finance - the reporting management accounts side. I live and work in London.

For fun I like to go for nice walks in the countryside (what there is in London) or sit at home doing needle crafts. Also I like to beat my other half at Tiger Woods on the Xbox. That is always entertaining. And I am a morris dancer. 8)

I love good music - of course other people might disagree with my idea of good! I love Morrissey, Tori Amos, 10,000 Maniacs, Natalie Merchant, Rachmaninov and Patti Smith.

Now your turn! :D

[X5wrangler]

Good idea!
My name is Mandy, I was christened that (well actually Mandy Jane), not Amanda, so if anyone calls me Amanda, I ignore them!!! I'm 41, don't feel it, and work for Royal Mail. I work in Management accounts and have been there for 15 years. I drive a BMW, have a beautiful GSD (shown as avatar), obsessed with F1 and am on my 2nd marriage!!!! Music wise, I was a punk rocker :twisted: in my teens and saw many live bands (alas, not the Sex Pistols as I was just a bit too young, so I caught the after shock of it all), I still like loud music although at the moment I like my girls with attitudes eg, Pink, Christina and I have a soft spot for Robbie Williams too.
Ta Dah! Me summed up in a few sentences.. :roll:

[Baggybooks]

Excellent idea!

In my spare time I'm a frustrated writer. I've had some fiction published and my dream is to write a biography on someone I have spent donkeys years researching.

After AAT I intend studying a course with the London School of Journalism - this will be my 'me' time :!:

I'm an editor of a community mag which goes out to 3,000 homes and I also write articles and reviews for local papers.

Did I pick the wrong career... :?:

To keep fit I 'run' and belong to the best running club in the world. Their elete runners allow me to plod on behind at a very safe distance! So far, I've run a few half marathons and that is far too far :!:



Helen

:P

[Gem7321]

Hi I'm Gem

I'm 17, only left school just over a year ago and am studying Intermediate. I work in a VERY stingey accountancy practice doing basic accounts, all the crap admin jobs and I do a lot of banking and sales in the agency we have.

I have been living with my partner for just over two months and I hate it! Because I never see my four gorgeous collies at home, or my horses, rabbit or cat and I had to leave my baby grand piano behind.

I used to play the piano, I am part of a Netball club(training and one match every week) and I do a little bit of horse-riding. I love to read and eat out at restaurants trying all kinds of foods.

Erm... I think that's pretty much me!

Gem

[Bagpuss1]

Hi everyone - I'm Anna and I'm 39...... the big 40 in March :D

I'm an accounts administrator for a construction company in Hampshire. I (usually) love my job so I'm very lucky and have really found my "niche." Unfortunately morale is very low here at the moment due to some major changes which have not been handled very well by the management - hopefully it will settle down again soon.

I am a mum of two - a son of nearly 19 and a daughter of 17.

I love the sea and I love walking so give me a beach and a sunny day and I'm more than happy :D I've got a border collie called Kizzie who is adorable and two sweet cats called Phyllis and Lilian!!

By the way, I use the name "Bagpuss" because that's the nickname I have been given by the chef at a local pub after wearing a pink and white stripey jumper ONCE!!!!! :lol:

I like a wide range of music - I went to my first ever live concert in September which was the lovely Robbie..... and next week I'm going to see Pink....!!

Hello Everybody!

My name is Rachael and im 19 working as a trainee in the accounts department at an insurance brokers so my general accounting work will be totally different to most of you as i dont deal with sales and purchases etc.

I have just moved into a flat with my boyfriend of 8 months and finding it a little difficult starting out on my own. I dont have any pets cos my landlord wont allow them but i used to have two adorable cats called pudding and felix.

i love listening to music my favourite being Bon Jovi or Bryan adams ........ hmm Bon Jovi......... :lol:

[Baggybooks]

Ta Dah!

So, a Scissor Sisters fan :?:

Helen

:wink:

[X5wrangler]

Very good Helen, like that!!! Didn't see it as that, but now you mention it, yeah, they are not bad, they are a very cheerful band and I can't help singing (badly) along when they come on. A few people I work with went to see them live before they became "famous" and said they were very good then.

[AAT Member]

As opposed to them being not so good now? :wink: :lol:

[Bryony]

Sorry - I thought I was logged in. That last message was me!

[Baggybooks]

I saw Elton John a couple of years ago in Bristol and the Scissor Sisters were the support.

They were the best bit! Fantastic if you can see them live.

Helen


8)

[Paul22]

Nice idea,

Paul, 23. Hopefully will be finishing this course in December (well february when we get the results) Next year my partner graduates as a nurse, so Im very excited, as with the employment situatuion at the moment in the NHS, we will probably have to move to a different area of the country for her to find work, which sounds like a fun adventure to me!!

I love playing guitar, listening to music (mainly rock and punk) reading, going to the gym, and erm....the pub!!!!!!!!

Not a scissor sisters fan, but I am off to see Dirty pretty things on Sunday night!! (Anyone a fan :-))

[Baggybooks]

Put it down to age, but never heard of them :!:

Helen

:oops:

[X5wrangler]

Bryony, erm, yeah, they have become very sucessful very quickly now they are in the public eye, so I guess they must be very good :lol: :lol:
PS I love your name, where does it originate from and not being too rude, can you spell it for me phonetically as I'm not sure how it's pronounced. :oops:

[Bryony]

That's not rude at all! In fact it is very lovely of you.

It is an English name, Bryony is a vine that grows in the woods. It's dealy poisionous, but a really pretty plant. It is pronounced like the guys's name Brian with an e sound on the end. So like Brian-ee.


Edit - btw, I enjoy the work of the Scissor Sisters!

[X5wrangler]

Wow, thank you, that's really cool. 8)

[blobbyh]

A damn fine idea and a good complement to the 'super team' thread!

I'm Robert, 39 and live in Lancing, West Sussex though originally from Mansfield (where real men are grown - the name says it all really). I work as jack-of-all-trades at a double glazing manufacturer and installer, covering accounts, IT, personnel manager and all round "do-er and fixer"...

I'm now divorced but have three lovely kids, two boys and a little girl who's my guardian angel... (damn, there goes my "street cred"!)

The only sport I play is badminton once a week followed by a beer or two afterwards. It always makes me laugh when people who've been to the gym complain how ker-nackered they are. I always say that I didn't actually go to the gym myself but feel perfectly fine! Usually raises an ironic smile...

I listen to all sorts of music but must admit a tendancy towards rock (well, okay if you can class Cradle of Filth and Slipknot as rock music!), even sometimes playing it extremely loud in my office if I don't want visitors!
:twisted:
Robert

I play badminton once a week too! Its really quite hard work isnt it!

I also live in retford not far from Mansfield! :lol:

[CJC]

Chris. One of the old farts of the forum at 41. I live in Newquay in Cornwall from which I hope to escape at some point. Started Technician in September, hoping to finish in July. Work wise I'm a web-site jack-of-all-trades but looking to move into accountancy at some point. Boring hobbies include reading, music and cooking.

If you want to know about my somewhat obscure musical taste you can check out my last.fm page (http://www.last.fm/user/cjcarne/)

[Paul22]

Chris - where abouts in Newquay you from?

Our family has an apartment opposite Whipsiderry beach, try and spend as much time as possible down there!

I am down there for a week over new year!

[CJC]

Ah, maybe we could meet up for a drink. I'm near the zoo. I must say the days of me going out in Newquay on New Years Eve are well behind me though :)

[Paul22]

Ah ha the zoo. I went there once, its the worst zoo ever.

The only disappointing thing about Newquay!

We usually go into the mermaid a couple of times (Im sure you know it) and mostly venture up to the oz bar.

I pass the zoo most days though going up the shops, under the aqua / via duct.

Do you work in Newquay to?

[CJC]

I work from home mostly, though I get out and about all over from time to time. Not been to the zoo since I was a kid so I've no idea what it's like these days. We used to go to the Mermaid during lunchtime at school when I was 17 - until we got barred. Ah the folly of youth.

Chris

[Paul22]

I would live to live in Newquay, best place in the country!! I suppose Im glad I wasnt born there as you probably just take it for granted then?

[anastasia270683]

Hi all!
I'm Anastasia.I'm ukrainian, live in Scotland.
I'v never worked in accounting and have no qualifications. (I'v got ukrainian law degree but doesnt work here)
6 months ago I started AAT straight from Intermadiate and soon in december I'll have my first 2 exams(actually i'm supposed to be revising just now :lol: ).
Also I work full time as a bingo supervisor for some pennies, but dream to have an accounting job, cause it's my thing and I love it! :P

Who is next to introduce themselves?

Hi boys and girls,

I'm Jamie, I'm 22 and have a baby boy of 6 months, a gorgeous fiancee, am in my second house and have 2 crazy dogs!
I fell into the accontancy profession 3 years ag after trying hard to get into IT I needed money so did Billing temporarily, that has now turned into my preferred career and I have just been offered a career move to a bigger firm called Pinsent Masons Solicitors doing Billing and time capture.
I like football and am currently topping up on boze before heading to the pub to watch the Premiership Showdown... hoping for a Red Win.
I live in Wonderful Manchester, there are some nice parts... fortunately I'm nearer to the nice part than the rougheons end!
You want to know anything else about me frop me a PM or reply to this... NEXT PLEASE

[taskey]

hi

i am tracy, i live in Bielefeld in germany with my hubby and 2 girls, emma and chloe

i fell into accounting as i used to work in HR and found it quite boring so asked if there was anything else i could do.

i am currently attempting intermediaste - 3rd time lucky for FRA and ECR. extremely lucky for me work have paid for all my exams and study material - had a very nice boss at the time.

i currently work as a Mess Accountant, basically i raise mess bills at the end of each month which includes bar sales, food costs etc that each member of the mess uses each month. i then distribute them and chase the non payers for a month.

i love my job, as it is not very busy i do get a lot of time to study - so hopefully this time i will pass.

We all love to ski, although i am more of a danger on the slopes than anything. we are going to austria for a week at new year so that will be great fun. we have mountains about an hour away from us, but no snow as yet.

that is it about me

NEXT...............

[EvaG]

Hi Everyone

I'm Eva and I live in Bristol (home of the gridlock). I am a recently qualified MAAT and I am a Bursar at a primary school (but looking for a new job as I can't get thick enough armour to wear for the back stabbing). I am married to the loveliest person alive and have 3 children who are currently hormonally challenged!!!!

I love gardening and taking long walks with hopefully some lunch thrown in. I also play guitar and love listening to a huge variety of music from Bruce Springsteen, Bryan Adams to Avril Lavigne and James Morrison.

Take care
Eva :D

[bluewednesday]

Eva

You can't be married to the most wonderful person - because I am!!!

Seriously I'm Annette, grand old age of 37 living and working in Milton Keynes.

I'm married (obviously) and have 2 children - one of whom has the honour of being the first Friends reunited baby (check out the BBC website under Friends reunited search). I work in accountancy practice and am on my level 3 of ACCA.

My dream is to visit the pyramids in Egypt but that wont' be until the children have grown up.

And I hate trolls!!!

Annette

[Baggybooks]

A truly "incredible story" - found it on the BBC site. Ahhh.

Helen

:wink:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2249127.stm

[phunkyphantom22]

Ooh we have a celebrity on the forums, he he! :-)

Just reading the earlier threads too - saw Scissor Sisters in Wembley last night, bl**dy fantastic! Lily Allen was supporting and she was really good too.

[Gem7321]

How sweet! :)

[AAT Member]

Truly an amazing story Annette and thanks for finding it Helen - and yes I still think he is the most amazing man alive!
Eva :D

yes I still think he is the most amazing man alive!
Eva :D


Was I REALLY THAT good!?! :lol:

[EvaG]

Sorry I forgot to log on when I sent that message, but if your sign in name is your birth date, then you are way too old for me - only kidding I think more like the other way round.
Eva :D

[Nicola Szandurski]

Hi everyone,

I'm Nicola, I'm 22 years old, I have completed my Foundation Accountancy and I am now studying Payroll levels 2 & 3! I am sitting my level 2 exam next week so hopefully if everything goes to plan I'll pass that and can then concentrate on Level 3.

I live in Cumbria (just south of the Scottish Border!) I work for a firm who hire out Dumptrucks (www.stevensdumptruckhire.com) where I do the Accounts and Payroll!

I've only just came back from a two week holiday to Hong Kong and am finding it difficult adjusting to the dramatic weather change.

Nic
xx

[Bryony]

And lets face it, cumbria is not known for the best weather, lovely place that it is!!! :lol:

[Nicola Szandurski]

Tell me about it, its bloody freezing up here and really windy as well

[AAT Member]

Hey there

Well im Melissa, im 22 and live up in sunny old Yorkshire!!
Im a trainee accountant until Thursday of this week and after that im changing career and going into the police force....woohoo...

My hobbies are trainin in several types of martial arts and have done quite well in competitions....

Anything else u want to know just ask!!

[meliss1984]

that was me by the way....forgot to log in..oops!!

[GG]

hi everyone!

ive been onto this site quite a few times, but have only just found this thread, so here goes:

im GG (only close family/friends know my real name!) im 37 (female) and live in the south east and am currently studying technician (first exam this friday -- aaaargh -- PTC)
gradually finding my feet with it but am just so convinced they are going to throw a question in that i just dont understand or remember and itll through the whole lot out - oh well, have to try!

anyway, i have 3 wonderful boys - one hormonally challanged - been a very stressful year - But getting better (hopefully!)
i like a bit of everything as far as music/sport/leisure etc - variety spice of life etc

not working at the mo - apart from being a chef/nurse/taxi/mender/shopper/financer/cleaner and all other stuff us mums do!
hoping to go part time though once ive completed aat.

well thats all for now - ever fancy a chat, feel free to pm me. like to get to know others in the same boat as me
ok bye for now - good luck in all your exams/assessments!!

[Bryony]

Hi there, Malissa and GG - welcome, welcome, welcome.

I have found these forums have been great over the last few weeks. Glad to see you both here! :D

[mehmet]

Hello peeps,

My name is Mehmet, I'm 19, I live in N London, I'm currently halfway through Intermediate accounting (did my ECR exam earlier this week. I'm not working at the moment, just surviving by leeching off the parents ;o). In my spare time I play football, read and listen to music/go to gigs. I also love comedy, I usually go down to the Comedy Store every couple of weeks, and my mp3 player is full of snippets from stand-ups.

Well that's me done.

hi everyone!

im GG (only close family/friends know my real name!)

LET THE GUESSING GAMES BEGIN

I'll have a go at Golden Goose or Gina Gee ?

[mehmet]

Green Giant?

[Baggybooks]

im GG (only close family/friends know my real name!)

But are we not like close family to you?

:wink:

Helen - grateful for any and all friends!

[X5wrangler]

Do you like horses???

[Baggybooks]

I was thinking the same thing!
:wink:

[Beatle10]

alrite
just a quick one i think
i'm 28, work for the NHS, live in county Durham, just sat first exam at Technician Stage.

Love Music, Playing Guitar & writing songs (they're on myspace)

ok i've had enough of talking about meself

peace love and bananas

[AAT Member]

better say me name is Michael

[Beatle10]

well me name is Michael when i'm logged in like :!:

[Bryony]

Hi Michael,

What is your name on myspace? I wanna be nosey now!

[jdelboy]

Hi

Well my name is John,Im aged 36,been married twice got 1 son whos 15,Im studying Intermediate Distance Learning,I live near Paignton in Devon,Im a qualified football coach and coach 14 year olds,I work for a farmer who grows grass for horses and is a very succesful and genourouse guy.

[Beatle10]

Hi Michael,

What is your name on myspace? I wanna be nosey now!

you be nosey Bryony, you welcome! U arite then,
The Mozfather, fantastic, seen him twice like, Newcastle City Hall and the Sage in Gateshead. Have you seen him?

www.myspace.com/raintoners
only just put me songs i've wrote on last week, nothing on the site at the minute, i might at some point put some effort into it and make it look decent.

Have you got a myspace page then, am not really into all this cyber friends stuff like on their, its good for the music tho!

"There is a light that never goes out"

[Bryony]

:D Yay! The light certainly hasn't gone out for me! Yes, I have seen Moz - about 7 times I think? 6 or 7. I went to Wembley on Friday to see him again, and not surprisingly he was superb. Again. He has always been consistently good when I see him. First time I saw him I was invited to his aftershow party by Boz Boorer, as I knew him at the time, and he knew that I was a fan. Anyway, needless to say they were all there except Morrissey, but I doubt Boz would have invited me if he thought Morrissey would actually be there! :lol:

Anyway, no, I don't have a Myspace place... yet, although I feel the crushing pressure from all around. I feel like I will crumble soon, and set one up... Dammit yes I am sure. I agree with you, the 'cyber friends' thing doesn't really appeal, although I have made good friends over the internets in the past. I feel that MySpace wants the whole world to be one big friend, and I am far too cynical for that!!! I'll check yours out as well - if I can get the sound to work on this PC, anyway!

[Gem7321]

Myspace sucks actually :? although I couldn't resist either and set up a profile :oops:

[KateCM]

I'm Kate, 22, working as a corporate accounts assistant. I really enjoy it. I started the ACA just over a year ago after graduating with a maths degree, and didn't do too well :( so, decided to start at the beginning!! well, sorta....started AAT at Intermediate stage earlier this year (around June I think), and took ECR & FRA just last week. Hoping the results are good so I can crack on with Technician stage!!!

I love myspace...think i'm addicted :oops:

xxxxx

[GJP104]

First name; Graham

Age (be honest!); 23 years

Location; Broxbourne (that's the part of Hertfordshire between North London and Stansted Airport)

Level of accountancy experience; Negligible

Time spent in accountancy; [b] 2.75 years

[b]Current role; Trainee Accounts Assistant- Work involves Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger, day-release for AAT (currently studying Technician)

Interests
History (especially Northern European Early Medieval- the Viking Age)
Science Fiction
RPGs- both Live-Action and Tabletop
Languages, especially the origins of words (Revenue comes from the French revenir- to return)
... and anything else that pops into my head

Musical Tastes
According to Windows Media Player, my favourite CDs are:
Ash- Free All Angels
Green Day- Nimrod
Alanis Morisette- Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie
Nightwish- Angels Fall First
The Smiths- Meat is Murder
Within Temptation- Mother Earth
i guess that's representative of my tastes

[Martin Hall]

Well, I'm Martin.

I couldn't think of a cool Username.

I'm just a normal guy really. 20 years old, currently temping for an Internet company.

Did certificate level exam in December, which was...... well I answered all the questions.

Just need to wait to find out if any of the answers were correct...

[Paul22]

Ash- Free All Angels
Green Day- Nimrod
Alanis Morisette- Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie





Cant fault that. Add on 'The Rifles', 'DPT', 'Babyshambles', 'Razorlight', 'libertines', 'Nirvana' and you cant go wrong!

[MummyBear]

Hi, my name is Jackie more often called mummybear by my children as there is six of them :!: All mine ranging from 14 - 23 years and I am probably the oldest person on here at 48 :oops: I live on the Staffs/Cheshire border.
I have just finished the foundation level and plan to start intermediate next week with Premier Training.
I have my own commercial embroidery business and take care of all the accounts for both mine and my husbands' businesses.
My hobbies include riding and competing my own horse which I keep at home along with the chucks, ducks, dogs, pheasants, sheep and my daughters' horses. I also started the gym recently to keep off the MAS !I enjoy reading when I have time.
I am considered to be eccentric by most people who know me but I really don't care :D
Jackie

[Baggybooks]

Welcome! I did my Intermediate with Premier and am about to start Technician in February with them.

Do you do machine or hand embroidery?

:wink:

Helen

[Paul22]

(psssst Helen, tell her how old you are)
:lol:

[Baggybooks]

Nope - because I'm only just 40 something and how old do you think I am?

[MummyBear]

Hi Helen,
All machine embroidery however I did start of the business several years ago doing hand smoked garments at home. Things grew and now I find myself with huge machines and doing orders from 1 offs to 5,000 pieces!

Jackie

[Paul22]

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Only playin

[Paul22]

D.P

[Paul22]

Anyway, Welcome Jackie. If you ever do need any any help, feel free to ask!!
Nothing wrong with eccentricity, normal is boring!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Baggybooks]

Do you use Janome?

And don't worry Paul - you're only as old as your last post!

[Paul22]

Do you use Janome?

And don't worry Paul - you're only as old as your last post!

What? I dont get what your on about there Helen

[Baggybooks]

I was trying to crack a joke and missed!

[Paul22]

Dont worry, my brain is a small target some days :-)

[Baggybooks]

Back to the Study Buddy thread - our work here is done!

[MummyBear]

No, my machines are a 4 head 'Happy' and a 6 head and a 4 head 'Barudan'. They are commercial machines.

48 is good, I don't feel old, in fact I think somebody got my dob wrong 'cos I only feel about ooooh 30 :?: :? It's the height thing thats the problem some of my kids are over 6 feet tall and I am vertically challenged at 5'1"

Jackie

[Baggybooks]

My mother has three Janome machines. She makes bags and cards for craft shows. It's only a hobby and she'll never get back the investment on the machines, but it does keep her out of mischief.

She's had to learn how to download designs off the internet etc which is not bad for someone who has a daughter my age (and I'm the youngest)!

[mark130273]

well might as well introduce myself......

mark flanders

from wallasey

studying at wirral metropolitan college

tutor gwil

http://pimpindisco70s.mfbiz.com/
my mobile disco site

yes a dj/accountant ....sounds fun hey !!!NOT

if anyone wants to chat giz a shout ?

[Sara81]

im sara and i live in hants.

i want to study hard and finish AAT as soon as pos. i'm a book-keeper for a small business and do everything to tb.

When im not working i like to read - i don't like anything with a lot of blood.

i share a flat with my brother and his girlfiend but i hope to get my own place fairly soon.

[farmergiles]

Hi, I'm Peter, known as Farmer giles from my sales days. A client christened me that because of my west country accent, I was brought up in Gloucester....but I'm actually Scottish and proud.
I'm 54, live in Rotherham and work in a practice doing accounts from prep to balance sheet and tax returns. I also do all the clients vat returns.I'm married(31 years this year) and have 3 wonderful children,29,21 and 17 plus a beautiful grand-daughter aged 14 months. I like reading, cooking, gardening and diy. I can bodge with the best. I like watching rugby, six nations and am waiting for the world cup later this year. and I love reading all these forums, you are all totally insane, a necessary requirement for accounts workers.
Currently studying technician(over 2 years) at Rotherham college of Arts & Technology(RCAT) Failed Dec exam, don't like writing memo's

I'm Jamie - Hi

[Baggybooks]

Hi J!
:lol:

[Paul22]

Hi, My name is Paul, and I AM a study buddy

[Baggybooks]

Don't worry Paul. You can get help.

:lol:

[X5wrangler]

Hi, I'm Mandy - fly me...

[Baggybooks]

And I'm just plain baggy.

:cry:

[farmergiles]

Hi everybody
Helen, I don't believe that. You can't be baggy with all that running.And from what is said about you,you are far from plain


Mandy, I went flying in a microlight a few weeks ago,courtesy of the AAT red letter day award from last year.
abfab flying, held together with string and chewing gum.
Peter

[Baggybooks]

you are far from plain

The Forum is another word for Fantasy...

:oops:

[X5wrangler]

Hey Peter, did you enjoy it though? Bet it was pretty scary but exhilarating. Did you win an AAT award then? Well done you if you did :lol:

[farmergiles]

Helen,is that a picture of fantasy island then? (de plane de plane)

Mandy it was fantastic, like flying in a robin reliant with wings, we flew around Lincolnshire at about 50mph.
I won it from the AAT for answering an ethics questioniare last year
Peter

[Baggybooks]

I won it from the AAT for answering an ethics questioniare last year

How brilliant! But slightly unethical to win the prize that way?

:lol:

[X5wrangler]

Helen,is that a picture of fantasy island then? (de plane de plane)




If it is fantasy island then you must be flying de plane de plane Peter

[Baggybooks]

Sounds like we have a new idea for membership initiations, Mandy!

Wouldn't you just love to see Robert flying a Reliant Robin?

[X5wrangler]

Cracking idea H! Was going to make a mental note but someone might hack into my head and get it!!!

[Baggybooks]

Can you hear the voices too?

[farmergiles]

sorry about taking my time answering, but that ugly thing "work" keeps getting in the way.Don't forget that I am a bloke and my daughters keep telling me that my species cannot multitask!!!!!

Very droll, Mandy

Helen ???

[X5wrangler]

Usually it's only mine but on the odd occasion there are others... :roll:

[farmergiles]

B****y hell, you girls are fast on the reply. No wonder we blokes can't get a word in edgeways. By the time my reply arrives its way out of context
P

[X5wrangler]

thta




Helen, another one for you, Lent is over!!!!

[Baggybooks]

When the others pipe down, I'm sure I can hear Malcolm tutting.

:cry:

[farmergiles]

Blobbyh and Peugeot in a flying robin reliant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :lol: :lol:

[farmergiles]

My fingers are moving faster than my brain, for a change
P

[Baggybooks]

Peter - you talk our kind of language!

Once you brush up on your typing speed, you'll be a real live Buddy!

2pm - back to work!

:cry:

[farmergiles]

Helen, I'm trying.....at least thats what "she who must be obeyed" keeps telling me.I've been working thro' lunch what with the b****Y telling bone never shutting up. Why is it that clients always want to discuss their accounts when I've got a gob full of lunch, inconsiderate so & so's

[Baggybooks]

You need an assistant. I'm sure Malc could help.

:twisted:

[farmergiles]

You can never find Malc when you need him.He's always off morris dancing or whatever he does in the woods!!!! :lol:

[farmergiles]

Assistant? The boss just made the senior redundant in Feb and gave me his work to do as well. But he didn't give me his salary!!!!

[Baggybooks]

You can never find Malc when you need him.He's always off morris dancing or whatever he does in the woods!!!! :lol:

Wow! I had no idea.

Mandy - now we know!

[X5wrangler]

Now we do! But how did Peter know????? :?

[Baggybooks]

That must have been why Malcolm was asking about buying bells last year.

I thought it strange.

:roll:

[farmergiles]

Just surmising. Thats what they do to keep amused at caravan parks,isn't it??? :oops:

[Baggybooks]

I think it was a naturist park.

:oops:

[farmergiles]

Best keep quiet about caravan parks, we lived in a static for four years as kids in Gloucester.Me Dad couldn't get a council house when he was demobbed from the RAF in 1957. God that makes me feel kind of OLD!

[Baggybooks]

But I'm thinking you didn't run around naked (all the time?), did you?

:roll:

[farmergiles]

On a separate thread, I'm spending the weekend shopping with "she who must be obeyed) and gardening. I'll be furtling me manglewurzles!!!!!
P

[farmergiles]

Wouldn't you like to know? Not a pretty site these days :oops:

[Baggybooks]

Not a pretty site these days

Hey - your amongst friends.

:lol:

[farmergiles]

1957/8... 5-6 yrs old.... just about managing to keep me clothes on in those days,a bit young to be stripping off and chasing women!!! :lol: :lol:

[Baggybooks]

Unlike our Mr Malc!

:roll:

[farmergiles]

Not a pretty site these days

Hey - your amongst friends.

:lol:
and i want to keep them. you don't want putting off by xxstone of wobbling whitish flesh :oops: :shock: :lol:

[Baggybooks]

Funnily enough, you sound like almost all of the other male Buddies (that have been so bold!).

Steve Peugeot isn't too bad, but he did spend 3 months in the gym before submitting his photo to the committee.

:roll:

[farmergiles]

i put mine above the fireplace to stop my grand daughter attacking the fire :lol:

[farmergiles]

I went for a passport photo the other day and they wanted to put copies at airports etc to scare off illegals :lol:

[Baggybooks]

:?:

[farmergiles]

Helen,
You mentioned steve spending 3 months in the gym....never mind it's friday afternoon and getting too technical for my single track male brain
p
I'm in serious need of tea & choccy biccy

[Baggybooks]

I have a Cadbury Cake Bar with a minty crisp - and a mug of strong black coffee.

Heaven.

:roll:

[farmergiles]

I have a strong cup of tea with a choc chip cookie & orange choc hob-nob

Bliss

[X5wrangler]

Don't eat biscuits but can be partial to cake. Can someone please explain to me the stupid saying "Can't have your cake and eat it??" Why Not!! It's not for display purposes only is it!!! Of course you are going to have your cake and not only eat it but blooming well enjoy it!!! :roll:

[farmergiles]

Hear Hear!!!!!!!!!!! :lol:

Do have problems with trying to dunk cake...doesn't work!!!!! But hob nobs....2 dunkers just like ginger nuts :lol: :lol:

[X5wrangler]

I personally am not a dunker but my mum dunks her toast into her tea :shock: YUCK!!

[Baggybooks]

I'm a dunker. Cheese sandwiches dunked into coffee used to be a favourite when I was a kid.

I dunk Jaffa cakes. Messy but nice.

[farmergiles]

but my mum dunks her toast into her tea :shock: YUCK!!

That is nearly as bad as the Yanks dunking donuts. They are not for dunking.
Biscuits only are for dunking

[X5wrangler]

I'm feeling queasy now :? The dunking debris and runny eggs make me want to throw up!!! :lol:

[farmergiles]

It is sacriledge to dunk jaffas. They have to be treated royally and nibbled with care until only the orangy bit is left!!!
God.....heathens!!!! :lol:

[Baggybooks]

It's either dunk them, or down them whole - either way is fine with me.

:lol:

[farmergiles]

Is that implying that you have a big gob and not a ladylike one? :lol:

[Baggybooks]

Jaffa cakes are a lot smaller than they used to be... :oops:

[farmergiles]

So are wagon wheels...but I still can't get a whole one in my big gob :(

[farmergiles]

Hey Mandy, are you still with us or have you dropped off? Is that a slight dormouse snore I can hear?

[Baggybooks]

Jaffa Cakes are a lot smaller, but you have to get the angle right.

It took me years to perfect it, but once achieved it's a skill I will never lose!

:roll:

[farmergiles]

I'm still practising but not with wagon wheels, they give me a sugar rush and as a diabetic that is not good :(

[Baggybooks]

Mandy's had to go and get ready for the weekend's initiation tests.

She's on the rota for April which means she has to order the hot wax etc.

Funny thing is, since we 'went public' on what's involved, we haven't had many applications to join.


:cry:

[Paul22]

Helen, I cant believe you struggle to get a jaffa cake in your mouth! :shock:

[GJP104]

Don't eat biscuits but can be partial to cake. Can someone please explain to me the stupid saying "Can't have your cake and eat it??" Why Not!! It's not for display purposes only is it!!! Of course you are going to have your cake and not only eat it but blooming well enjoy it!!!

Because once your cake is eaten, you no longer have it. The act of eating your cake destroys it. (c.f. riding a bicycle) Once your cake is eaten, you can no longer flaunt your cake posession. At least, I think that's the point.

My grandmother used to say "you can't eat your cake and still have it", which is probably where I got that interpretation from.

I am a cake fan, especially with a nice cup of coffee- but never dunked. That's weird. Maybe for ginger nuts or other dry biscuits.

I believe chocolate-covered hobnobs to be a waste of perfectly good chocolate.

Jaffa cakes, however, I eat slowly and delicately, savouring each bite

this post has been edited by the author, who got a little bit graphic with his Jaffa cake eating :)

[farmergiles]

aha a jaffa cake specialist

[Baggybooks]

...before extracting the orangey bit with my tongue and incisors...

All sounds a little too raw for me.

Oops.

[Paul22]

:oops:

[farmergiles]

no comment :oops:

[Baggybooks]

:oops: :oops:

[farmergiles]

Whoops!!! has somebody done a crafty edit??? :shock: :?

[Baggybooks]

I prefer to think of it as a slight revision...

:wink:

[Paul22]

I dont want to alert the powers that be, me and Helen have had enough attention in the past for our sizzling antics :lol:

[farmergiles]

Pray, tell me more... or is Helen writing a book about it? 8) :roll:

[Baggybooks]

My nuckles are still a little sore...

:roll:

Farmer G - no-one would believe it!

[farmergiles]

Helen, if your knuckles are still sore, I suggest you stop beating up the old man :lol: :lol: :roll:

[Baggybooks]

You can't beat an old man!

:lol:

[farmergiles]

Just slap me gently :lol: :oops:

[farmergiles]

Time to go. Have a fantastic week-end everybody and repor back fresh and willing on monday
FG(p)

[Baggybooks]

Part-timer!

Started at 7.30 and don't think I will be gone much before 6.30 tonight.

:cry:

[farmergiles]

Now at home.Done two year ends today so I think I've earned my money.If you organise properly you shouldn't have to work all those extra hours. I work over when required but because I've got things well organised I can go home on time.Now time to start studying and preparing for parish council elections cos I'm standing again this year.
Peter

[Baggybooks]

New CIS, PAYE year-end, financial year-end, installation of complete new computer system, day job that normally needs 10 hour day = extra work needed!

:cry:

[farmergiles]

PA does all paye year ends for the 50 or so clients that we do wages for. She has all p35's ready for boss to sign off next week. She has started verifying cis for the clients we do cis for, about 10( with up to 20 subbies each) and I do all year ends and vat. No vat this month so concentrating on year ends. Told all clients that I need work in asap because I am now working alone. so far they are being efficient. Makes a change!
I hope that you are able to get up to date soon. Working late on a Friday is rotten. I used to when I was in sales.

[Baggybooks]

Better to carry on and finish it tonight than work tomorrow.

Luckily I am up to date - everything was reconciled when I did the last quarterly accounts, which helps.

:roll:

[farmergiles]

I keep running year ends when I do the vats so it doesn't take a lot of work to finish the year ends of the vat clients.But I still get bags/boxes of c**p to sort through from some clients, they just cannot manage the art of getting their accounts organised. No wonder some of them end up in a mess.

[Baggybooks]

bags/boxes of c**p to sort through from some clients
I knew I needed to leave practice when I began to get the urge to burn or shred...

:twisted:

[farmergiles]

We shred everything, but we do scan it on first

[farmergiles]

On a seperate note, I've just opened my mail and today I've just received a beautiful enamelled HM Armed Forces Veterans lapel badge, to wear with pride. Ex RAF and proud of it.

[X5wrangler]

Hey so you should be. Well done. My husband is ex RAF and my stepson is in now. I'm very proud of them both. :lol:

[Baggybooks]

We shred everything

Now that's my kind of accountancy!

[farmergiles]

Unfortunately we have to do the "work" bit before we shred. It would be so much easier if clients just shoved all their paperwork straight into the shredder :evil: :twisted:

[Baggybooks]

Wow - have I found the back door unlocked?

[farmergiles]

Looks like a reprieve for Helen & Mandy - no withdrawal symptons today girls eh?

[Baggybooks]

Phew!

We live to post another day!


:lol:

.

[farmergiles]

Looks like Malcolm has gone all shy :lol: Is this the only site working? or were we just early birds,Helen?

[Baggybooks]

The rest dragged themselves in at different times during the day. Mandy was locked out for most of the day and you'd gone AWOL - so I was all alone!

:cry:

[farmergiles]

Wasn't so much awol, more a case of having to justify my ten bob a day wages. Had a couple of year ends to do and then off to college to do plc subsidiary consolidation accounts.

[jps]

Hi All

I'm jps (obvious giveaway by the username)

I'm 44, currently slogging my guts out for a letter delivery company that covers the whole of the UK.
Not enjoying it at all, currently looking for a job in an accounts environment. Something that will give a sense of purpose, satisfaction and progression.

Have just given up television as I can't afford to renew the licence on my money. Moved from London to Cumbria (always wanted to live there) not enough hours at the letter company, so moved again to Derbyshire (don't enjoy it here at all - dull county), wished I'd stayed in either London or Cumbria.

I like cooking, DIY, going to the gym and reading. Can't afford to do much else. Looking to move again when I've finished decorating. Watch this space.

Also looking for back issues of aat magazine anyone looking to "recycle" theirs send me a pm. Thanks.

[farmergiles]

good morning,JPS and welcome to the mad house. You do realise that only certified people are allowed on this thread? Any sign of normality and we will actively ignore you. :lol:
I have moved around the country before settling in Yorkshire, where there does seem to be a glut of accounting type jobs. Have a look ay the Reed website.
Everyone who matters will be on parade from 0900 onwards, speak again then.
FG

[Baggybooks]

So early birds don't count then?

:cry:

[X5wrangler]

Good pun H!! I wonder if me and jps work for the same business??? :?

[Baggybooks]

Probably!

You both sound happy about it.

:cry:

[farmergiles]

So early birds don't count then?

:cry:

I'll have to put an edit in about early birds, then?
I think I beat even you to it today,Helen. "She who must be obeyed" woke me at 0500 going to the loo and at 0600 she brought me a cup if tea and "requested" that I got up!
So if I sound ratty, tired & bad tempered today, ITS NOT my B****Y fault :x

[Baggybooks]

There are worse ways to start the day!

Imagine if you had to wax your legs first!

:cry:

[farmergiles]

There's that vicious streak in you again. Do we call you"Madam" as in "Madam Whiplash" from now on? :twisted:

[Baggybooks]

Neither!

Just that being woken early and then being presented with a cup of tea, doesn't sound too bad.

:lol:

[farmergiles]

I must admit, I can't think of much worse, but when you are cream crackered and irritable, it just doesn't work! :x

[Baggybooks]

Typical bloke. Other half tries to do the decent thing and what does she get in return?

Nowt!

:roll:

[farmergiles]

Typical bloke. Other half tries to do the decent thing and what does she get in return?

Nowt!

:roll:


Alright, I give up, I know when I'm beaten.
It was a nice thing that she did, I just wish it had been at 7 o'clock in stead :roll: