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Originally posted by kattymieoww:
That's a bit rude of them to be honest.

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Originally posted by skive:
I need to vent.

I sent my niece and nephew congratulations cards for their GCSE results with money in. It was only £5 each but I'm not rolling in dosh.

Apparently my brother, who lives in Australia, also sent them cards and money (probably a lot more than me as he's a flash git) and they both posted thankyous to him on Facebook.

I thought mine had not arrived so I texted my sister who said yes they arrived last week. Now I'm pissed off because they haven't bothered to thank me so Aunty Skive is obviously not as cool as Uncle Australia.

I also feel pissed off because I feel like I shouldn't be pissed off because I gave the money without wanting any thanks and I don't want to whine about it to my mum and sister because then I really would be deeply uncool.

I just wish they'd said thanks to both or none cos now I feel like they don't like me as much as they like him.

How pathetic am I?

Sorry for whinging.

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Originally posted by *Yogi Bear*:
i would be upset skive... that is just plain rude.

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Originally posted by Dame_Ann_Average:
Understandable that you feel hurt, even if there was no money in the card a thank you would have cost nothing, you thought about them and went out to get cards to congratualte them!

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Originally posted by Baz:
Awwwwww I understand where you are coming from.... not pathetic at all..... you are hurt.. But try not to let it get to you too much.... (with apologies to any FMs), they are mid teens after all, and some can go through a phase of being a little thoughtless

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Originally posted by skive:
I need to vent.

I sent my niece and nephew congratulations cards for their GCSE results with money in. It was only £5 each but I'm not rolling in dosh.

Apparently my brother, who lives in Australia, also sent them cards and money (probably a lot more than me as he's a flash git) and they both posted thankyous to him on Facebook.

I thought mine had not arrived so I texted my sister who said yes they arrived last week. Now I'm pissed off because they haven't bothered to thank me so Aunty Skive is obviously not as cool as Uncle Australia.

I also feel pissed off because I feel like I shouldn't be pissed off because I gave the money without wanting any thanks and I don't want to whine about it to my mum and sister because then I really would be deeply uncool.

I just wish they'd said thanks to both or none cos now I feel like they don't like me as much as they like him.

How pathetic am I?

Sorry for whinging.

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Originally posted by skive:

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Originally posted by *Yogi Bear*:
i would be upset skive... that is just plain rude.

I feel stupid for being upset as I know what teenagers are like but I couldn't help it, when my sister texted me back I just burst into tears. I must be hormonal or something.

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Originally posted by Clipboard:
I understand exactly how you feel, it happens to me all the time but like you I never say anything. It's bloody well not right though and it's downright bad manners

It makes me not so generous to them the next time then I always end up feeling guilty.

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Originally posted by skive:
but then I'm not a gay man living a flamboyant lifestyle in Australia

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Originally posted by FGG Aka Crocodile Rock:
Its just bloody rude....a quick phone call or a text to say thanks wouldn't have hurt.

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Originally posted by ~Cosmopolitan~:
Regardless of how much, your gift was sent with as much love as your brothers. It's not about who sent the most, it's about acknowledging an achievement. They in turn should have acknowledged your gift.

I'm really sorry you're upset cos you're obviously a kind and loving auntie.

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Originally posted by Daniel J*:

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Originally posted by skive:
but then I'm not a gay man living a flamboyant lifestyle in Australia

Me neither.

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Originally posted by Tiddly~Wink:
You ARE cool! You're probably 100 times cooler than the Aussie relly! They will thank you ... eventually, and you'll feel bad for feeling bad!

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Originally posted by skive:

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Originally posted by ~Cosmopolitan~:
Regardless of how much, your gift was sent with as much love as your brothers. It's not about who sent the most, it's about acknowledging an achievement. They in turn should have acknowledged your gift.

I'm really sorry you're upset cos you're obviously a kind and loving auntie.

Thanks cosmo, I do love them to pieces and they're usually lovely kids. I must be hormonal.

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Originally posted by spongebob squarepants:
has he ever sung loudly in welsh in a pub in poole?......

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Originally posted by ~Cosmopolitan~:
I know you're saying "hormonal" so as to lighten your mood, but you know it's not that at all.

I'm sure the next time you see or speak to them - and if you ask about their exams - that would jog their memory. I know it's kind of fishing but perhaps they might be a bit overwhelmed by it all at the moment. You know what teens are like; way over the top with the emotions and drama of it all....especially when they're celebrating with their mates.

It's probably an oversight, Skive. Maybe they felt they had to make a fuss of Uncle Oz because he's NOT SO COOL if they don't jump when he gets in touch?

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Originally posted by spongebob squarepants:
his hubby maybe one of the top drag acts in oz......but has he ever sung loudly in welsh in a pub in poole?......me thinks not.so that makes you way cooler and i still can't walk past that pub without laughing....

plus my spongettes think their 'aunty' ski is 'way kewl'...xx....

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Originally posted by ~Cosmopolitan~:

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Originally posted by spongebob squarepants:
has he ever sung loudly in welsh in a pub in poole?......

Did Skive do that!? Well that's on a different stratosphere when it comes to memorable entertainment. No one can outdo that.

Wish I'd seen it!

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Originally posted by skive:

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Originally posted by spongebob squarepants:
his hubby maybe one of the top drag acts in oz......but has he ever sung loudly in welsh in a pub in poole?......me thinks not.so that makes you way cooler and i still can't walk past that pub without laughing....

plus my spongettes think their 'aunty' ski is 'way kewl'...xx....

OMG Just the memory of that (I'll admit it's a vague memory as a lot of alcohol had been consumed) makes me laugh and blush in equal measures.

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Originally posted by skive:

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Originally posted by ~Cosmopolitan~:

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Originally posted by spongebob squarepants:
has he ever sung loudly in welsh in a pub in poole?......

Did Skive do that!? Well that's on a different stratosphere when it comes to memorable entertainment. No one can outdo that.

Wish I'd seen it!

It was a memorable getting kicked out of said pub too.

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Originally posted by Heartache:
Not as if it was an important birthday, just really rude, not to acknowlege your gesture.
I really would make it known you are not thrilled by their rudeness.
And to you for being thoughtful.

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Originally posted by spongebob squarepants:

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Originally posted by skive:

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Originally posted by ~Cosmopolitan~:

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Originally posted by spongebob squarepants:
has he ever sung loudly in welsh in a pub in poole?......

Did Skive do that!? Well that's on a different stratosphere when it comes to memorable entertainment. No one can outdo that.

Wish I'd seen it!

It was a memorable getting kicked out of said pub too.

i tried not to mention that........

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Originally posted by Cagney:
I'm sure it's nothing personal Skive

You can be auntie to mine if you want. Send them money coz they are grounded and are getting no pocket money this weekend

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Originally posted by skive:

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Originally posted by Cagney:
I'm sure it's nothing personal Skive

You can be auntie to mine if you want. Send them money coz they are grounded and are getting no pocket money this weekend

Lol I'll message my niece and nephew and tell them I want my money back cos I'm sending it to mini-cagneys!

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Originally posted by skive:

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Originally posted by spongebob squarepants:

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Originally posted by skive:

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Originally posted by ~Cosmopolitan~:

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Originally posted by spongebob squarepants:
has he ever sung loudly in welsh in a pub in poole?......

Did Skive do that!? Well that's on a different stratosphere when it comes to memorable entertainment. No one can outdo that.

Wish I'd seen it!

It was a memorable getting kicked out of said pub too.

i tried not to mention that........

Strange that, you're not normally reticent on that piece of info.

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Originally posted by skive:

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Originally posted by Tiddly~Wink:
You ARE cool! You're probably 100 times cooler than the Aussie relly! They will thank you ... eventually, and you'll feel bad for feeling bad!

Thanks tiddly. To be honest he's waaaaaaay cooler than me lol! His husband is one of the top drag acts in Sydney, I so can't compete with that.

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Originally posted by Cagney:
And I'll take it from them and buy a bottle of vodka. Numb out this whinging and REALLY LOUD SIGHING that they are doing

Do you live near your niece and nephew? Maybe they felt obliged to say thanks to thier uncle coz he's so far away. Either way I'm sure they know what a fab auntie they have and not saying thanks was an oversight.

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Originally posted by spongebob squarepants:

i don't know what reticent means!!!...

anyways i didn't cos i was being nice n stuff and thought it might not be the best thing to say when your feeling down in the dumps....i have a heart yer know!!!....

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Originally posted by Tiddly~Wink:

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Originally posted by skive:

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Originally posted by Tiddly~Wink:
You ARE cool! You're probably 100 times cooler than the Aussie relly! They will thank you ... eventually, and you'll feel bad for feeling bad!

Thanks tiddly. To be honest he's waaaaaaay cooler than me lol! His husband is one of the top drag acts in Sydney, I so can't compete with that.

Tel me where he performs, and I'll send my daughter in to shout "uncool uncool uncool, oh and by the way Skive says hi" (she would an' all!