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.@Nedbank Best intentions don't help me when I'm late and have to bugger around for ages lifting my bag, shifting my position, etc. less than a minute ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® in reply to Nedbank
@martinhatchuel Foolishly, yes. But I suspect all the banks are as bad as each other. 4 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® in reply to martinhatchuel
Going to the bank is enough of a chore without having to fight with your fingerprint scanner every time, #Nedbank. Say hi to Steve for me. 10 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
Toyshop in Killarney is selling temporary tongue tattoos for kids. Am I the only one who finds this disturbing? #parenting 32 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
@karenjeynes I know. Trick is in the length of the nap. I drink a cup of coffee, lie down. When the caffeine kicks in 30 mins later, I wake. about 1 hour ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® in reply to karenjeynes
@karenjeynes Afternoon snooze. Banish everyone from the house. about 1 hour ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® in reply to karenjeynes
idale You have a mountain. We have @jhbcraftbeerfst about 1 hour ago via Twitter for iPhone Retweeted by CollinsMandy and 4 others
@karenjeynes Good night of sleep then? about 1 hour ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® in reply to karenjeynes
Enough of this gratuitous lolling about. Someone run me a bath please. about 2 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
@merrystrwberry LOL! I am! I'm not sure about the 'good' part though. about 2 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® in reply to merrystrwberry
@merrystrwberry Well, that's a start. Do you have a good probiotic? Helps a lot. Or yoghurt, if all else fails. Get better soon. about 2 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® in reply to merrystrwberry
@merrystrwberry All better now? about 2 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® in reply to merrystrwberry
@clivesimpkins True, that. One of the best techniques for sufferers of panic attacks is learning diaphragmatic breathing techniques. about 3 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® in reply to clivesimpkins
@Cynicschoice :-P about 3 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® in reply to Cynicschoice
I woke up before the dogs. This is a red letter Saturday. about 3 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
@doxically Or shoes, as the case may be. ;) about 13 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® in reply to doxically
@Cynicschoice If only. But no - gin is for summer. about 14 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® in reply to Cynicschoice
@martinhatchuel Well, quite. And you know I need the practice. (And thanks.) about 14 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® in reply to martinhatchuel
Have examined injuries: twisted ankle, slightly grazed hand and knee, bruised elbow and very bruised elbow. Only I could do that walking. about 16 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
@cjhancock I'm sure you'd have free accommodation in three places. :) @inotherwordscg @karenjeynes about 17 hours ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® in reply to cjhancock

Name Mandy Collins
Location Johannesburg, South Africa
Web http://www.mandyc...
Bio Freelance health journalist, writer, editor, writing coach, grammar Nazi, wannabe novelist, mom, amateur foodie and musician and all-round bossy girl.