Reasons to be cheerful
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I like lists!
1. I have two and a half weeks of work till I have two weeks off
2. I have curtains
3. And an allotment
4. I have two wonderful children
5. I have people in my life who love me
6. I have a house which I can afford
7. I have money left in my bank account every month to treat myself if I wish
8. I love my job
9. I have great neighbours
10. I live opposite a park
11. I know how to ride a bike (even if I am having a bit of a rest)Emerging from under a big black cloud. All help welcome0 -
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1 I'm alive
2 No visitors at mine, finally
3 Christmas parties/lunches/drinks
4 The heating works
5 The joys of cycling even in the cold/rain
6 I'll attempt to swop bank accounts with Linsen for two months
7 Chicken wrap with wedgies on Wednesdays. Yum!
8 I actually like cross-country running :shock:
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Today's reasons to be cheerful:
1. I've upgraded the RAM in 2 of my computers and haven't broken either of them
2. A certain someone is back from Cyprus today
3. It's sunny
4. I got my brother to the airport in good time for his flight so he could relax
5. I've started my christmas shopping
6. I had a nap and don't feel totally spaced out any more.0 -
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I've thought of some more.
11. I've got a roof over my head and food to eat
12. My debts are at least steady, mostly reducing (Christmas shopping excepted)
13. It's past the half-way point of the week!
14. I might feel trapped by commitments a lot of the time but compared to a lot of people in the world I've got freedom. I love it.
15. I can ride a bike
16. I can fix a bike
17. I'm off work next week (have I mentioned this already )
18. The boss is off this week, and so am I next week... no boss for 2 weeks!
19. I'm happy0 -
1. Meccano
2. Eccles cakes – the future of sports nutrition, no argument
3. Finishing three projects bang on time and it’s only Wednesday
4. Parents acting disgracefully at 80+
5. Frosty mornings e.g. yesterday
6. A glass half full
7. A glass 100% full
8. My daughter's curly locks"Consider the grebe..."0 -
I was not made redundant
I have a chance to work with a world class jazz musician
I am test riding a Boardman on Saturday
Having Sauvignon Blanc with a friend tonight
Its nearly spring!
I have discovered Rooibos caramel bush tea from Lidl
Lidl0 -
I'm assembling my own bike for the first time, and I haven't broken anything yet.
'09 Enigma Eclipse with SRAM.
'10 Tifosi CK7 Audax Classic with assorted bits for the wet weather
'08 Boardman Hybrid Comp for the very wet weather.0 -
thegibdog wrote:Being rather silly and porridge oats
I have the great man playing as we speak
My children are all now better from a stomach bug and are at the pantomime tonight.
I've had a surprise migraine all day and when the Immigran finally kicked in a good brisk walk with the dogs has finally cleared it .
My bike is clean and the house isn't too bad.
I'm looking forward to the Mrs coming home soom.
Bolognaise for Tea (simmering away nicely now).
I've got all of my christmas shopping done
I've got no money left till payday on 15th but I don't care. bikes and family are free.0 -
Addition my earlier list:
My new bike arrives on Friday0 -
I am off on a work trip to Budapest where I am expected to treat a bunch of semi-alcoholic Eastern European colleagues to a slap up dinner and drinks tomorrow night then sit through a serious board meeting with them on Friday :P"I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0
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Cafewanda wrote:Addition my earlier list:
My new bike arrives on Friday
A proper one with proper bars?
- 2023 Vielo V+1
- 2022 Canyon Aeroad CFR
- 2020 Canyon Ultimate CF SLX
- Strava
- On the Strand
- Crown Stables
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Il Principe wrote:Cafewanda wrote:Addition my earlier list:
My new bike arrives on Friday
A proper one with proper bars?
I'm sure it is. Just like my threeDahon Speed Pro TT; Trek Portland
Viner Magnifica '08 ; Condor Squadra
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In spite of the prognosis there is every chance my dad could see another christmas
In spite of the havoc caused by the arrival of twins my marriage is stronger than before
In spite of the recession our family finances are in good shape
In spite of the influence of older kids, my kids still believe in Santa Claus
Also
I'm loving this guy
“New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!0 -
I'm healthy.
My folks are (reasonably) healthy.
I am enjoying my job.
I have 2 bikes that I love.
I got a smile from that cute lass who jogs around Regents Park in the mornings.
Guinness.0 -
I'm healthy & slowly getting fitter.
My family is healthy
I'm going to be a Dad for the first time in March!
I've been able to feel the baby kicking for the last couple of weeks.
It's Christmas soon = week off work.
The house is getting decorated (all be it quite slowly)
I have a job which I enjoy and which is going well.
Oh, and this topic title currently says
Reasons to be cheerful. 1, 2, 3 !
(unless I just stared a 4th page, then I apologise for ruining it)0 -
Il Principe wrote:Cafewanda wrote:Addition my earlier list:
My new bike arrives on Friday
A proper one with proper bars?
Er.... no, not this year, but it's smaller (more my size :roll: ) and it's lighter so carrying it up 4 flights should be a breeze AND IT'S NEW (I like new)0 -
So did u get the bike???????????
I tested a boardman hybrid pro ltd today, it was lush, smooth like butter and very responsive.
will be ordering a comp in a week or so0 -
Health service glasses, gigolos and brasses
Round or skinny bottoms
Take your mum to Paris, lighting up the chalice
Wee Willy Harris
Bantu Stephen Biko, listening to Rico
Harpo, Groucho, Chico
or alternatively, I've just got some money I wasn't expecting and can therefore get a new bike (and Mrs BW has agreed)0 -
“New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!0
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It's not Castelli so which pro cycling team if that from?, I don't get it...!Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.0 -
I see what you've done there, it's the old misunderstanding for the purposes of comic banter
Reasons to be cheerful
Arthur's finest - 3 cases for £20 from Tesco's“New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!0 -
Reasons to be cheerful - my landlord has just dropped off a crate of beers as a christmas present
And I'm going out on my bike again tomorrow 8)0 -
1. the bank has not fore closed the mortgage yet
2. the wife is sticking by me with all the stress i have from the above, well atm anyway
3. i survived another commuteFCN 3/5/90