Paphos People

Just a reminder to let those of you who didnt know - that its Mothers Day this Sunday 2nd March.

Just rang the florist by my mums and it cost me £26 to send her something - no idea what'll be in them but she said they'll be fab. She was more interested in what life is like over here.
Dont know why I've bothered as I know what my mum will say.

Oh you shouldnt be wasting your money on things like this you silly thing.

Still I've done my bit, posted my card and then I can call her on Sunday for my weekly lecture, I mean update..........

x

Hi Julie

Posted my mums card this morning, and about to order some roses for her. I use http://www.post-a-rose.com, used them at Christmas and she said they were gorgeous. They come really well packaged, and are hand tied so you literally take them out of the box and put them into a vase. Very easy for her.

Jean

I just wanted to catch up on the gossip from my old local area so its probably cost me more for the call Had a fine old chat to the woman in the shop.

Oh I do miss the company of other scousers at times. Good job I've got Alex isnt it?

Will have a look at that site in a mo Jean, its my mums birthday soon so may go for more flowers. I know, shows a lack of imagination but unless there's a site for 200 gift wrapped fags, Im stuck for ideas

x

If anyone is sending Throntons chocolates via internet - use the promotional code BB18 and get 15% off your purchase.

Y

Hi all,

I just ordered flowers from woolies who are doing a free box of chocolates with each Mothers Day bunch of flowers.

Two birds one stone

Regards,

Ian

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Im soooooooooooo glad you mentioned me then Piglet or you would of been in big S---T xx

Sorry but I don't have to worry about missing this day anymore, well not for the last 18 years anyway

I use to buy flowers for my ex-wife off my boys, just a little something from them but don't have that to do either

I'm lucky this year, my mum as some of you know is still in Australia, so I'll get away it hee hee, and I'll be in UK on Sunday so my two daughters can't say "cards must have got lost in the post mum " and Sunday is my grandaughters first birthday

Carollynne

Well Im a mum so I suppose I could buy myself some Thorntons

x

I find Mother's Day really difficult. I see the cards in the shop and wish I had my Mum to buy one for. After six years it is still hard, and I miss her like crazy. I miss her every day, but can live alongside it. But when the adverts for it are around it makes me feel quite melancholy.

Phil sent a text to remind our boys, and Kieran was just writing the card and Nathan was incensed at being reminded cos he said he loves his Mum and would never forget. Ahhh. Bless.

We'll see if they remember to post the cards.

Verity.

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Verity.

Be who you are, and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

http://coecyp.blogspot.com

I doubt if my boys will remember - they always seem to forget my birthday in a couple of weeks as well.

That's the lads of today.

By the way I am not sorry for myself, just facing facts, since Steve deliberately forgot Valentines Day, I expect my birthday will be forgotton too.

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"Your dog is your friend, your partner, your defender. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true until the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion"

I have never gone overboard about presents, but I do like a card. I keep cards that have some meaning to them.

I like to send cards with verses that mean something, but I find it difficult to get cards here. I know there are card shops, but the choice isn't always there, and I can't always get to them when I need to.

Verity.

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Verity.

Be who you are, and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

http://coecyp.blogspot.com

Oh, and I wouldn't thank anyone for bringing me cut flowers, either. By that I mean that I would thank them, but I don't like them. Flowers are always better growing in the ground.

So my boys don't send me flowers.

I don't want them for my funeral either. Not that I am planning one in the near future. Everyone can spend the money on their favourite tipple and celebrate my life before I am burned up and scattered to the four winds.

Cheerful soul, that I am today.

Anyway, I have gone off topic so I am telling myself off.

Verity.

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Verity.

Be who you are, and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

http://coecyp.blogspot.com

I'll note that in my diary too

No presents for birthday, no flowers for funeral, just get drunk Sorted

New thread on this topic has been posted.

I would sign it. Haven't seen or heard of one though.

Verity.

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Verity.

Be who you are, and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

http://coecyp.blogspot.com

OMG and here was I thinking this thread was all about Mothers Day how did it end up on the topic of crems. Marj

Did I say no presents? Well, I don't mind them if you insist.

Sorry, Marj. My fault. I do go off on a tangent sometimes.

Have a lovely Mothering Sunday.

Verity.

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Verity.

Be who you are, and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

http://coecyp.blogspot.com

I also order flowers from M & S, Tescos etc..........

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Molly

Treat others as you want to be treated

Well Mrs F has kindly taken care of the Mother's Day admin - a box of Thornton's finest winging their way to me dear old Mam as we speak (even got to use the same promotional code that was in operation on valentine's Day! )

Well i can tie the two togather my mum told me a few weeks ago that she had bought a pre paid funeral all sorted.Made my wee sis next of kin as i will be in Cyprus.I guess she was trying to save us cost and hassel . but now she say she wants a cd (time to say goodbye) for mothers day so she can leave it to play at funeral.
i think i will stick to chocs.
Tricia

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new me new life, , never forget my cyprus life and friends .

Verity

I sometimes use http://www.moonpig.com You can have the cards delivered to you (if you order them in time) so that you can write your own sentiments before mailing them on to your loved ones.

It was great for me when I was off my feet last year x

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Dawn
~Never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly~

Dawn, I always use Moonpig for cards at home, but never for my kids. I like something more special for my boys. Soft that I am.

Verity.

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Verity.

Be who you are, and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

http://coecyp.blogspot.com

I shall say nothing to my lot and see what happens .... although the little ones have given me a clue that they have been busy making "things" in school .........

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Dawn
~Never drive faster than your guardian angel can fly~

Rember, when mine where little 5.30 soggy corn flakes just warm tea, kitchen like a tip, sticky cards. loved it
Tricia

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new me new life, , never forget my cyprus life and friends .

play.com have got some great deals on at the minute - mix and match CD , DVD, gadgets etc 2 for GBP10.00 free delivery! Excellent choices as well.

Y

I was asked if I wanted English or Cypriot mothers day this year - my reply - both of course!!

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Nicky

Real beauty is on the inside - I help the unreal bit.

I just had a call from Emma to say she's coming home from uni for the day on Sunday to see me for Mothers Day - I wasn't expecting to see her to I am a very happy bunny. My son Andrew coming to see me too so both my babies together - that happens very rarely these days so Sunday will be a good day

Julie x

Have a nice day julie, hope they do the cooking and washing up or take you out.
Tricia

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new me new life, , never forget my cyprus life and friends .

My mum's coming for a meal so looking out for something a bit special.

She is now talking about moving over with us. If I can just persuade the rest of the family . . . . . i'm sorted

Jackie

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If it has tyres or testicals you are going to have problems with it!

Ah Jackie thats lovely - I'm sure David's made up!

Send your Mum my love - or should I be sending Nathan her love

xx

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Nicky

Real beauty is on the inside - I help the unreal bit.

SORTED My step mum now will have marks and spencer flowers £19.50 and moonpig card £3.20 AND I DIDNT HAVE TO MOVE

I got a surprise text from my eldest - asking for my address again. Text it back (at least the ninth time) saying what have you forgotton mother's day again, but if he has remembered my birthday then that will be a miracle.

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"Your dog is your friend, your partner, your defender. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true until the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion"

Just received a beautiful arrangement of flowers from my son and daughter in law.

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Molly

Treat others as you want to be treated

Watch your back Moll xxxx Alex xx Have a lovely mothers day x

For those mothers in Cyprus who are "living like the locals", if nothing happens this Sunday, don't worry ! "Mothers Day" in Cyprus is second Sunday in May ...... as opposed to the UK "Mothering Sunday"

Kirsten is up for mothers day and gonna cook dinner

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Thanks Alex, been physio again today.............. see you Wednesday and you have a lovely mothers day as well

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Molly

Treat others as you want to be treated

So we get two Mother's Days? Bonus. I will mention this to Phil and see him turn puce. So that is Mother's Day 1 in March, my birthday in April, and Mother's Day 2 in May.

Two cards arrived in the post yesterday, so I am smiley as they remembered the day AND that they had to post early enough to get the cards here.

Verity.

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Verity.

Be who you are, and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

http://coecyp.blogspot.com

Verity, I know what you mean, I too can have my 1st Mothers day tomorrow, then m birthday is in April too, then another Mothers day in May...yippee...cant wait

I also got a card through the post yesterday from my step-son in UK, I thought he had forgotten

I already have card and pressie from eldest daughter, she brought them with her when she came for a visit a couple of weeks ago.

This will be the very first Mothers Day without her

Youngest daughter is busy making me something

Wendy.

I found it very hard the first Mother's Day in Cyprus without being with my children. Even though they were on the phone and flowers and cards etc were received.

Gotta admit it's still not that easy.

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Molly

Treat others as you want to be treated

I don't find it hard being here on Mother's Day with the boys being in the UK. I find it hard being here on their birthdays - that is when I would like to see them. But I think all these special days can have different meanings for different people and make us feel a bit melancholy.

But what I do find hard is not having my Mum. I know we all have to leave this life, but it is natural to think about her on the day that is named after what she stood for.

What is making me smile is Amanda (Paphosgirl) who will be having her very first Mother's Day. Hope Rob remembers to get her a card on behalf of baby James.

Verity.

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Verity.

Be who you are, and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

http://coecyp.blogspot.com

Difficult on any special day - or even when feeling down.

Whether its a celebration or commisserations on both sides.

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Molly

Treat others as you want to be treated

They remembered - I received this morning a beautiful arrangement of flowers.

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"Your dog is your friend, your partner, your defender. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true until the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion"

Nice one everybody. I had a call from my Mum on Thursday to say she had received her card and Thorntons chocolates and fruit jellies (she likes them), and I've had a call this morning to say she's received her roses from Post A Rose - so she's very hap[py

Jean

God kirsten was on tenderhooks untill flowers arrived

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Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly!
Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably
And never regret anything that made you smile Warning Internet forums may contain nuts

Verity - I know how you feel - I'm the same on Fathers day - its like a big empty space. At least your boys got it together.

My youngest got me a gorgeous plant on the way home from footy - I'm excitedly waiting the next present - a big hug coming into the airport at 9.15pm - I've got ants in my pants waiting for tonight

Hope you all have a good one.

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Nicky

Real beauty is on the inside - I help the unreal bit.

I have just discovered that some of the Thorntons chocolates are GF. If only I had known I would have dropped some HUGE hints.

Verity.

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Verity.

Be who you are, and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

http://coecyp.blogspot.com