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Old 24-12-15, 11:46 AM
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This arrived this morning. is it wrong to hug the postman and is a kiss on the cheek overstepping your thanks even at this time of year?
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Old 24-12-15, 12:12 PM
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If he wears leather shorts, winks and pouts provocatively then he may consider such behaviour acceptable?
Personally I'm wary of posties bearing mistletoe.
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Old 24-12-15, 12:13 PM
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Oh, and nice, interesting badge.
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Old 24-12-15, 12:14 PM
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This arrived this morning. is it wrong to hug the postman and is a kiss on the cheek overstepping your thanks even at this time of year?

Only if the hug lasts too long, as that constitutes a cuddle!

Seriously, congrats on your new badge, Alan; I'm actually awaiting a package expected next week with a couple of crackers in also.

Happy Christmas,

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Old 24-12-15, 12:21 PM
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This arrived this morning. is it wrong to hug the postman and is a kiss on the cheek overstepping your thanks even at this time of year?
On the cheek, but no tongues
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Old 24-12-15, 12:29 PM
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I give mine mince pies, I didn't think to offer a kiss instead, he works very hard dragging all those bags of badges and caps to my door, he could probably use the extra carbs.
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Old 24-12-15, 12:51 PM
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he could probably use the extra carbs.
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If you answer the door dressed like your avatar he probably could . Reminds me of Dick Emery.

Merry Christmas

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Old 24-12-15, 01:12 PM
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Alli

If you answer the door dressed like your avatar he probably could . Reminds me of Dick Emery.

Merry Christmas

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I remind you of Dick Emery??!! Oooh you are awful, but I like you

Erm I do have said outfit, but as much as I appreciate my lovely postman. Nope not happening!

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Old 24-12-15, 01:34 PM
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I copped my postie this morning, gave him a fiver for a drink and he gave me a letter bearing a hospital appointment , Where am I going wrong ??

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Old 24-12-15, 01:41 PM
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I copped my postie this morning, gave him a fiver for a drink and he gave me a letter bearing a hospital appointment , Where am I going wrong ??

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Do you want to borrow my Miss Christmas outfit Dave? might be worth a go!
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Alli,

If I were to say yes, my secret would be out and we can't have that ?? a Gorilla outfit might be more suitable, lol...........

Have a nice day tomorrow !!

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If I were to say yes, my secret would be out and we can't have that ?? a Gorilla outfit might be more suitable, lol...........

Have a nice day tomorrow !!

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You have a good one

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Dave, regarding post #11. You're in trouble if they sing "Gorilla My Dreams" when you show up in the monkey suit!!

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