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Have you ever been photographed sat on a balcony eating a croissant; or wallowed in luxury just for the sake of it? What's the most ostentatious thing you ever seen or done?

(, Thu 28 Jul 2011, 13:18)
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When I see a limo I shudder...
... because I think they look awful and tacky. I don't assume the people in it are 'prize wankers'. Just that they have no taste.

People, spending money they earned on things to make themselves happy. This is the low humanity has stooped to? It makes me sick.
(, Tue 2 Aug 2011, 14:15, 1 reply)
Yeah
Ya got me. I'm a mysanthrope who is rapidly descending into grumpy-old-man-dom.

It's the thought of people being happy that I object to.

I think it's just that, due to shockingly poor life choices, the Grimsdales have always been church mouse poor, which has turned me bitter and twisted.

We had a work day out at the races once. I found it really hard to put £5 on horse, especially after losing the first race. I couldn't see the fun in it. If I'd set fire to the fiver, at least it would have warmed me up a bit. That sums me up.

Anyway - hope things are good with you. Don't let my grumpiness spoil your fun!
(, Wed 3 Aug 2011, 9:18, closed)
Sir
I agree with many of your sentiments and would like to subscribe to your newsletter.*

Please find enclosed a pair of leather elbow patches, only slightly worn. Plenty of mileage in them yet.

I look forward to your reply.

*Seriously, I'm with you on this one. Having pointless amounts of stuff is pointless.
(, Thu 4 Aug 2011, 11:07, closed)

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