Ellen de Vries

Freelancer with big love for helping people find their best language.

[Ellen de Vries @eldevri]

"No matter how you start collaborating, this is the perfect starting point" Written by me, made by @gathercontent https://t.co/OGdXncPLm9

[Ellen de Vries @eldevri]

@erinbschroeder Usually on lots of scraps of paper to start with. Then .txt somewhere, then building up the fidelity in Google docs. The very last stop is the CMS.

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@arusha_e @British_Airways I’d better have look at the legislation and see about taking matters into my own hands.

[Ellen de Vries @eldevri]

I can’t believe @British_airways think it’s ok to change my flight to one that’s 3.5 hours later. They’ll charge me a £200 “penalty fee” if I don’t like it and want to change it + the difference in flight cost. With 2 very small kids and a long onward journey that’s a big deal.

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Monday’s ⁦@thetimes⁩ cartoon https://t.co/cxZjoHIpGr

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@Bohemiangirl Ahhh thank you! I discovered that the petrol station is still open 🙏 amazing.

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Without wanting to sound like a republican... I really need a pint of milk this morning.

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@Bohemiangirl Same here! Got 2 kids shouting ‘more MOO, more MOO’.

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@twhume Totally only just got to this. That’ll teach him/her for having even the slightest individualistic tendency. 10/10 for belly sliding though.

[Ellen de Vries @eldevri]

@Minette_78 I’ve had some really surprising results from “say one thing about your surname” - it reveals a little of the story behind the person, but also needs to be used with care as it can bring up vulnerable stories sometimes.

[Ellen de Vries @eldevri]

@Minette_78 A pick axe. Walk into the room holding one and say “Right. It’s time for the ice breaker.”

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@xXSashaC @NJSimmondsbooks Damp / wet muzzies between you and them. Had two babies in the height of summer.

[Ellen de Vries @eldevri]

Who fancies an impromptu quick half after work in Brighton near the station? Work-talk or to catch up. Whichever. It’s been too long since I’ve been in town (DM me so it’s not embarrassing if no-one replies 😜)

[Ellen de Vries @eldevri]

I think there might be an issue with the NHS 111 phone script. Wanted to ask about meds for a 2 year old (while I have a spare moment) but because he’s asleep, like a normal kid at night (and I didn’t want to wake him up) they have to “assume he’s unconscious”!? Eh what!?

[Ellen de Vries @eldevri]

Once upon a time I bulk bought black socks. Now they’re all wearing out at the same time. Now I’m going to buy lots of organic cotton patterned ones, but I just can’t choose. Want to choose for me? #lockdownactivities #thegreatsockhunt

[Ellen de Vries @eldevri]

Taking ‘me time’ these days means sitting in the carpark of Waitrose (it’s closed, I’m the only car) and listening to Classic FM. The rain on the car roof reminds me of camping.

[Ellen de Vries @eldevri]

Playing doctors. “Your heart sounds like it’s going for a walk in the snow” #thingsmyboysays

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If I eat 4 plums, 5 apples, a salami, a lollipop and lots of cake, I will turn into a beautiful butterfly #veryhungrycaterpillar #thingsmyboysays

[Ellen de Vries @eldevri]

Thankfully 2020 was resilience training, because 2021 is the next level.

[Ellen de Vries @eldevri]

It’s funny how when you list something for free on Facebook marketplace, you open yourself up to all sorts of abuse from the people who message you.

[Ellen de Vries @eldevri]

Wearing that blue sweater with the stars around the collar for my UK passport photo.