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September 02, 2005
What's in a name?
September is upon us but autumn hasn't quite descended yet, it's actually a beautiful sunny day today and, for a moment, I was able to forget that today is the day I dread most - school uniform shopping. No not for me, don't be daft!
This year, to make matters more frustrating (and costly), my daughter's school has "gone" Church of England; changed it's name (no I have no idea what to but I'm sure it'll come back to me); and (aarrgghh!) completely changed the uniform. From blue shirts and maroon jumpers to white shirts and black jumpers, only the black pants and shoes remain unchanged. So the whole kit and caboodle, right down to the PE Kit, has to be replaced this time round. Oh I have a pain in my cheque book!
But wait! My daughter is telling me said school (it's "Saint" something, I know it is) have neglected to come up with a badge for the school jumper. So all I need to buy is a plain black jumper? Hey, super dooper. So don't tell my bank manager but this evening I'm off to Marks & Spencer (ahhhh that's it .... St Michael's!)
Posted by lilliebet at September 2, 2005 07:53 AM
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Uniforms are good for kids, teaches em discipline.
So when are you getting one Liz ? ;-)
Posted by: OldGuy at September 4, 2005 01:45 AM
My family and I enjoyed shopping at Marks and Spencer when we were in England for a ten-day trip in 2000.
I understand that they're the biggest retailer of underwear in the UK. Apparently, they do alright selling school uniforms, too.
I also read about a year-and-a-half ago that Marks and Spencer was in some financial difficulties.
With those probably obsolete factoids, I have now exhausted my knowledge of Marks and Spencer.
I like your blog.
Posted by: Mark Daniels at September 5, 2005 01:43 AM
Thanks Mark :D
That's pretty much all there is to know about M&S except that their brand name is St Michael's - the same as the new school name. Now I won't be able to forget again. lol
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at September 5, 2005 06:57 AM
Wooo! Converse for PE ^_^
Posted by: Louise at September 5, 2005 01:30 PM
*gloat*
I bought at the beginning of the summer hols
/end gloat
Posted by: Z at September 6, 2005 03:43 PM
Ah I see, you're one of those proper mums aren't you? hehe!
Posted by: lilliebet at September 6, 2005 07:42 PM
Hey - after 19 years if I can't get it right!!!
Hehe. Not that my 19 year old is still at school. ;) But I do have a 9 and 8 year old who are getting the benefit of my past mistakes.
Posted by: Z at September 6, 2005 09:41 PM