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Aproaching 70 the Helen Mirren approach
« on: December 26, 2024, 12:38:25 pm »
As I approach 70 I can see what Helen Mirren means  :evil:



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Re: Aproaching 70 the Helen Mirren approach
« Reply #1 on: December 26, 2024, 02:29:29 pm »
I don't think I have that regret  :)

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Re: Aproaching 70 the Helen Mirren approach
« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2024, 03:27:00 pm »
 ;D ;D ;D

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Re: Aproaching 70 the Helen Mirren approach
« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2024, 04:39:05 pm »
I think I prefer the Lewis Carroll approach.



« Last Edit: December 26, 2024, 07:32:20 pm by richtea »
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Re: Aproaching 70 the Helen Mirren approach
« Reply #4 on: December 26, 2024, 07:47:17 pm »
Both are great positions to take - at the right time, but agreed that courtesy is the best place to start.

'Treat people as you would like to be treated yourself' is probably the best advice.

Here endeth the lesson.  :-X

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Re: Aproaching 70 the Helen Mirren approach
« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2024, 09:52:57 am »
In a week’s time I shall be 70 next year and I concur entirely with Rae