Seemingly trivial things that cheer you up
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Ach, just me having a pushed button reaction. Suffered having a thankfully now ex-son in law who numbered financial incontinence amongst his many issues and vices. My missus bailed him out of some significant debt at a time when we/she thought there would be a future for that relationship, silly silly us.
Mind you, "silly stereotyping" is mainstream 'Dodger, no?
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So this morning was the first serious heavy-from-start-to-finish rain on my commute for a long time.
Oh, and a temperature hovering around 4º too. With a headwind.
I love it.0 -
In process of energy supplier switch seeing my smart meters come back to life along with the house monitor and its reassuring low-usage green light. Previous supplier offered a good fixed term tariff just ended but could not handle smart meters.0
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We've been dealing with energy companies too...orraloon wrote:In process of energy supplier switch seeing my smart meters come back to life along with the house monitor and its reassuring low-usage green light. Previous supplier offered a good fixed term tariff just ended but could not handle smart meters.
We switched from Economy Energy just over a year ago, with a credit balance of over £200. Endless attempts to get the money off them got either the usual customer service runaround (lost count of how many times "the payment is in process") or no reply at all, so after a few months I got onto the ombudsman, who quickly told them to pay up, with £75 added for good measure.
At which point they went bust.
But I've just had an email from them, which means the company appointed to take over from them, with an explanation of how they will go about settling up.
So not quite finished - let's see how long it takes them - but nice to think that a few quid of ours may yet find its way back home.0 -
Sure is, but doesn't means it's right.orraloon wrote:Mind you, "silly stereotyping" is mainstream 'Dodger, no?
I know some real tightwads who voted leave, hence my comment to you. I guess you may have more in common with them than you'd like to admit "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
Carb loading with cider, baby potatoes and cheese.
#notscientific&dontcareThe above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
popping on your new sram red brakes and having them working perfectly, centered, no rubbing etc in 6 minutes.
#quickiebutverysatisfactoryPostby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
The lady I see on my drive to work most days. She is usually walking to the bus stop with her headphones in and literally dances along the street, some days shes going for it more than others but today she was 100% commited. Good for her, and it brightens up my day.0
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After wednesday's cold soaking (both ways), sunshine and no wind this morning. OK, there was a hint of frost first thing, but didn't feel cold.
Very thankful that I have breathtaking views as a matter of daily routine - panorama of snow-covered mountains seen on the way to work?!
- not to mention the more or less empty roads.
Not my pic but it didn't look too different to this today, snow line a bit higher but not that much:
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bompington wrote:After wednesday's cold soaking (both ways), sunshine and no wind this morning. OK, there was a hint of frost first thing, but didn't feel cold.
Very thankful that I have breathtaking views as a matter of daily routine - panorama of snow-covered mountains seen on the way to work?!
- not to mention the more or less empty roads.
Not my pic but it didn't look too different to this today, snow line a bit higher but not that much:
Very envious, I'd happily live up there.0 -
Matthewfalle wrote:popping on your new sram red brakes and having them working perfectly, centered, no rubbing etc in 6 minutes.
#quickiebutverysatisfactory
I don't get all the bad press for SRAM Red brakes. They're great. Alright, they're no Dura Ace, but...Ben
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Are you the northern hemisphere's Wheelspinner?bompington wrote:After wednesday's cold soaking (both ways), sunshine and no wind this morning. OK, there was a hint of frost first thing, but didn't feel cold.
Very thankful that I have breathtaking views as a matter of daily routine - panorama of snow-covered mountains seen on the way to work?!
- not to mention the more or less empty roads.
Not my pic but it didn't look too different to this today, snow line a bit higher but not that much:0 -
Got a great view of the snow on Ben Cruachan from one of my sites on Wednesday, much better weather today and I'm stuck in the office0
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Defying eu regulations by bridging out the silly engine cutoff switch on my ride on lawnmower so I can reverse while keeping the cutting deck down.0
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Ben6899 wrote:Matthewfalle wrote:popping on your new sram red brakes and having them working perfectly, centered, no rubbing etc in 6 minutes.
#quickiebutverysatisfactory
I don't get all the bad press for SRAM Red brakes. They're great. Alright, they're no Dura Ace, but...
agree with Ben here. Pro level brakes that look good and are very light and work very well. whats not to like?
#benisright
#listentobenPostby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
Robert88 wrote:Pinno wrote:Constant chatter (on the wing) by the swallows that arrived today.
Left a back door open yesterday and a pair of swallow came in and flew around as if looking for nesting place. We have lofty ceilings and it was amazing to watch their agile aerobatics before they found a window I'd opened and whizzed casually back out.
It must be fun being a swallow or a swift.
were they African or European Swallows?Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
Cowsham wrote:Defying eu regulations by bridging out the silly engine cutoff switch on my ride on lawnmower so I can reverse while keeping the cutting deck down.
That'll show them! 1985 Mercian King of Mercia - work in progress (Hah! Who am I kidding?)
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Part of the anti-growth coalition0 -
HaydenM wrote:The lady I see on my drive to work most days. She is usually walking to the bus stop with her headphones in and literally dances along the street, some days shes going for it more than others but today she was 100% commited. Good for her, and it brightens up my day.
this x1000.
this sort of stuff makes me smile and makes me happy
#sillinessisgoodPostby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
A frog goes into a bank
He waits his turn in a queue and then hops up to the clerk.
Her name is Paddy Wack.
"What can I do for you Mr Frog?"
"I want a loan" says the Frog and "...my name is Howard Jagger".
"This is most unusual Howard, i'll have to speak to the bank manager".
The Frog is lead into the managers office.
"The problem Howard, is that you have no credit history and we would need a guarantor"
"That's okay, my dad is Mick Jagger"
The bank manager is taken aback. He asks for ID and then his Dad's phone number.
After a brief telephone conversation, the bank manager puts the phone down and tells the Frog that he can approve the loan providing the frog tells him what it's for.
"What's the loan for may I ask?", says the bank manager.
"I want to buy a Nik nak".
The manager calls the clerk back and tells the clerk:
"It's for a Nik nak Paddy Wack, give the frog a loan - his old man's a Rolling Stone".seanoconn - gruagach craic!0 -
Friday is normally pick up Bompetta from school day. But the Friday fun club came up trumps, playdate was on, and suddenly I had 5 hours to get home from work.
Nothing to drink, and just the one emergency gel that's usually in my pocket.
Up to Glenshee and back, and while I could have done without the lashing cold rain, it arrived with an unforecast change in wind direction that meant I had a strong tailwind the whole way home - after no wind at all on the way up. I managed to outrun the rain.
And the last proper climb (up to the Drumoig windfarm for anyone who knows the area) has been resurfaced with the most smooth and beautiful surface I have ever seen.
Sometimes I just love riding my bike.0 -
Pinno wrote:A frog goes into a bank
He waits his turn in a queue and then hops up to the clerk.
Her name is Paddy Wack.
"What can I do for you Mr Frog?"
"I want a loan" says the Frog and "...my name is Howard Jagger".
"This is most unusual Howard, i'll have to speak to the bank manager".
The Frog is lead into the managers office.
"The problem Howard, is that you have no credit history and we would need a guarantor"
"That's okay, my dad is Mick Jagger"
The bank manager is taken aback. He asks for ID and then his Dad's phone number.
After a brief telephone conversation, the bank manager puts the phone down and tells the Frog that he can approve the loan providing the frog tells him what it's for.
"What's the loan for may I ask?", says the bank manager.
"I want to buy a Nik nak".
The manager calls the clerk back and tells the clerk:
"It's for a Nik nak Paddy Wack, give the frog a loan - his old man's a Rolling Stone".
i have a Russian friend who is a sound technician.
and a Czech one too. a Czech one too.Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
Elderly next door neighbour exclaiming "bastard fucking bastard wrong bastard key" early this morning while trying to get into the outside bog.
He's one of the nicest guys I know and never swears in conversation.0 -
why didn't he just wee in a bush?Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am
De Sisti wrote:
This is one of the silliest threads I've come across.
Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honoursmithy21 wrote:
He's right you know.0 -
thistle (MBNW) wrote:Elderly next door neighbour exclaiming "bastard ******* bastard wrong bastard key" early this morning while trying to get into the outside bog.
He's one of the nicest guys I know and never swears in conversation.
You should have let him borrow your key.0 -
thistle (MBNW) wrote:Elderly next door neighbour exclaiming "bastard ******* bastard wrong bastard key" early this morning while trying to get into the outside bog.
He's one of the nicest guys I know and never swears in conversation.
Lend him a bucket?seanoconn - gruagach craic!0 -
That thistle (MBNW) has invented a time machine to go back to last century.
And corrected..... The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
They reckoned it's less effort to go to the outside one than back up the stairs to the luxurious indoor one 0
