Scaffolding, substance abuse and stores.

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1. Showing Fenella the true power of the corset. We tried it on with the bridesmaid's dress and decided that it would work. 'With that, you won't need a handbag,' she said. I looked down and reflected that replacement lipstick, emergency handkerchief, spare order of service and bottle of water might well go in; but getting them out would probably require some serious lace loosening.
2. There is something about a mug of coffee that makes me feel very writerly. I always imagine that the caffeine makes ideas move more efficiently through my brain.

3. Finding a box of fish fingers in the freezer and so avoiding the supermarket for another couple of days.

Comments

  1. AnonymousMonday, May 08, 2006

    clare,you are a hoot! I had to LOL when I read about all the stuff you considered putting into your corset,and the ramifications of trying to extract same!
    FEATHERHEAD

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  2. KatieMonday, May 08, 2006

    Clare, I hope if you are intending to corset up, you are not also intending to pogo at the disco at the reception? Or at least do something creative with gaffa tape to avoid spillage.

    I am dead envious of your no-hands handbag options though. *:)

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  3. ClareMonday, May 08, 2006

    Katie -- it'll be fine. Seriously, once you're in, nothing can escape.

    I've been told I'm to dance with every single boy at the wedding. I'll probably expire from exhaustion by 8pm.

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  4. JoeinVegasMonday, May 08, 2006

    Will the corset thus keep you armoured and safe from the boys?

    But hot coffee, mmmm, wakeup.

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  5. AnonymousMonday, May 08, 2006

    My 'BT' was last night's dark and stormy night; the rain fell in torrents - except at occasional intervals, when it was checked by violent gusts of wind which swept up the streets, rattling along the housetops, and fiercely agitating the scanty flame of the lamps that struggled against the darkness.

    Lucy Tipps

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  6. ClareMonday, May 08, 2006

    Joe, I'm hoping it will -- as a bridesmaid I am incredibly vulnerable, obviously, and in need of all the armour (amor? Spelling was never my strong point) I can get.

    Although, any boy that can get past the corset is definitely worthy of attention.

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