Seemingly trivial things that cheer you up

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  • Ben6899
    Ben6899 Posts: 9,686
    Pinno wrote:
    #Polesatpollingstations.

    #Polesatdoggingstations
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  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,356
    Ben6899 wrote:
    Pinno wrote:
    #Polesatpollingstations.

    #Polesatdoggingstations

    #SpiesatBerlinstation
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • bompington
    bompington Posts: 7,674
    #strangemanifestation
  • cowsham
    cowsham Posts: 1,399
    The new pokerstars advert with the gorillas humpin
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,464
    For the last two days I've had a sparrow that keeps flying around our landing window, tapping on the glass and then hovering around the frame. It even managed to wake us all up this morning. No idea why it is doing this unless it is desperate to mate with its own reflection which would be the best example of Darwinism I've seen. If it carries on for the rest of the day I reserve the right to move this to the other thread though!
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,464
    I've now done some research and it is apparently trying to defend its territory against its own reflection. Thick as s**t! It is also supposedly a harbinger that someone in the house is going to die so just in case, it was nice knowing you all.
  • chris_bass
    chris_bass Posts: 4,913
    verylonglegs wrote:
    #dogsatpollingstations

    Rexit?
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  • robert88
    robert88 Posts: 2,696
    Pross wrote:
    I've now done some research and it is apparently trying to defend its territory against its own reflection. Thick as s**t! It is also supposedly a harbinger that someone in the house is going to die so just in case, it was nice knowing you all.

    You should start an eschatological thread before you go. Something to remember you by.
  • Matthewfalle
    Matthewfalle Posts: 17,380
    Mr Goo wrote:
    orraloon wrote:
    They're hanging a team car on the wall? That is some support vehicle. [edit: beaten to it by R88 :D]

    But v nice. I loved watching Robert Millar back in the day, is who switched me on to following pro cycling, wot wiv 'im bein' Scottish 'n 'at.

    Should've added that car is in a garage.

    they are hanging a garage containing a car on the wall?

    #impressive
    Postby team47b » Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:53 am

    De Sisti wrote:
    This is one of the silliest threads I've come across. :lol:

    Recognition at last Matthew, well done!, a justified honour :D
    smithy21 wrote:

    He's right you know.
  • orraloon
    orraloon Posts: 13,236
    Decided to take the #1 bike to LBS for one of their 'gold' services. Had a couple of short pootles since but really enjoyed the first decent ride with everything tight, right, changing perfectly, no ticks or rattles, sweet. Good job LBS chaps.

    Though I did reflect while putting in some effort and with a tailwind that the pros do this speed and more all day every day...
  • cowsham
    cowsham Posts: 1,399
    Chris Bass wrote:
    verylonglegs wrote:
    #dogsatpollingstations

    Rexit?

    :D
  • orraloon
    orraloon Posts: 13,236
    That Daughter #1 has asked me to prep her old bike (from school days) so we can all go for a pub crawl pootle tomorrow. Early signs but hopeful that in time she'll follow Daughter #2 in becoming a reasonably keen cyclist.
  • robert88
    robert88 Posts: 2,696
    Evidence that our German friends do have a sense of humour.

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  • mr_goo
    mr_goo Posts: 3,770
    Janet & John stories from the late Terry Wogan.
    Especially The Church Organ story.
    Always be yourself, unless you can be Aaron Rodgers....Then always be Aaron Rodgers.
  • rick_chasey
    rick_chasey Posts: 75,661
    New gavin & stacey on the way.
    _
  • orraloon
    orraloon Posts: 13,236
    Couple of things from yesterday.

    Fettled my old 1997 vintage Marin Mount Vision prior to taking a nervous first time as an adult Daughter #1 out for a pootle 'n' pubs so cycleways and bridleways would feature. Ridden that n perhaps twice in past 5 years. Had forgotten how much fun can be had on a full sus with low gearing, lumps bumps and potholes, who cares?

    Plus the 4 of us stopped for a pub lunch, put it all on tab, came to pay the barman said no charge for the drinks as you had to wait a long time. 6 drinks between us. Had not noticed any significant delay. You sure? Yip. Ok. Result! Gave him a big tip; perhaps he was running a ruse where gives away free drinks and pockets resulting folding stuff... until the owners do the sums...
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,345
    From last night - Cycling fans running alongside the race.
    And failing. :lol::lol::lol:
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  • morstar
    morstar Posts: 6,190
    The energy of youth.

    I'm late 40's and in good shape but well aware that things aren't functioning quite as well as they used to. I have been going to quite an eclectic mix of concerts with my 16 year old daughter and just find the whole atmosphere really invigorating despite no longer really part of it. More a casual observer.

    We've been to see a few concert of my era where I may possibly have indulged in a bit of a mosh but otherwise happy to observe the youngsters having a great time and to enjoy some great new bands.
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,505
    Chelsea winning the Europa League.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • lemonenema
    lemonenema Posts: 216
    passing expensive bikes on my 10yo self build thingy with all mismatched components
  • secretsam
    secretsam Posts: 5,120
    Got an email from BC to tell me someone found my BC card (and the tenner of emergency money I keep with it)

    As they're a bit of a stretch away, I've asked them to pass on the karma by giving the dosh to a charity of their choice.

    #ShareTheGoodVibes
    It's just a hill. Get over it.
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,505
    morstar wrote:
    The energy of youth.

    I'm late 40's and in good shape but well aware that things aren't functioning quite as well as they used to. I have been going to quite an eclectic mix of concerts with my 16 year old daughter and just find the whole atmosphere really invigorating despite no longer really part of it. More a casual observer.

    We've been to see a few concert of my era where I may possibly have indulged in a bit of a mosh but otherwise happy to observe the youngsters having a great time and to enjoy some great new bands.
    Acting like you're younger than convention would dictate is a cheering thing generally.

    I've enjoyed going to see quite a few bands from my formative years over the last decade or so. Although I've refrained from moshing as well :)
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • crispybug2
    crispybug2 Posts: 2,915
    Picking up the Tour de France programme today, not long to go now!
  • Mad_Malx
    Mad_Malx Posts: 5,183
    morstar wrote:
    The energy of youth.
    .

    On a similar theme - seeing MM junior (19) playing in his band. I get an excuse to drink in the sort of dodgy pub I last went to 30+ years ago and see him and his mates enjoying themselves, without feeling like I’m some sad old git (other customers may not agree).
    Several leagues above standing on the touch line cheering the under 12s while they got thrashed 8-0 on a wet sunday morning .
  • verylonglegs
    verylonglegs Posts: 4,023
    That catch today by Stokes. Not just the catch itself but the crowd reaction, it was as much a stunned intake of breath as a cheer. A great sporting moment.
  • orraloon
    orraloon Posts: 13,236
    Watching bumble bees getting well stuck in to the flowers of Allium nectaroscordum, pretty bell shaped flowers and busy bees. Lovely.
  • rjsterry
    rjsterry Posts: 29,609
    orraloon wrote:
    Watching bumble bees getting well stuck in to the flowers of Allium nectaroscordum, pretty bell shaped flowers and busy bees. Lovely.

    Was thinking the same thing this morning as I watched a bee work its way from rose to rose.
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  • thistle_
    thistle_ Posts: 7,218
    rjsterry wrote:
    orraloon wrote:
    Watching bumble bees getting well stuck in to the flowers of Allium nectaroscordum, pretty bell shaped flowers and busy bees. Lovely.

    Was thinking the same thing this morning as I watched a bee work its way from rose to rose.
    It's quite good seeing them going into red hot pokers as they have to open the "flower" to get into it. Mine didn't come back up last year and only have a single, small flower this year :(
  • thistle_
    thistle_ Posts: 7,218
    A shrew running across 2 lanes of motorway at full tilt yesterday morning and not getting squashed.
  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,505
    thistle (MBNW) wrote:
    A shrew running across 2 lanes of motorway at full tilt yesterday morning and not getting squashed.
    He was probably going to see his flat mate.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]

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