Seemingly trivial things that cheer you up
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I never force anyone to do anything.pinno said:
Are you forcing us to watch it again?!pblakeney said:
Not even a young Billy Connolly. 😉surrey_commuter said:
Can't blame me that way. 😉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 -
Just had an email trying to sell me this...
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Crusty mucus!0
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womack said:
Crusty mucus!
Good name for a trad jazz band.0 -
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I went to pick up a new (to me) frame I bought on Ebay, got it from a very nice German chap in north London. I was listening to Spotify on random in the car, shortly after I drove away Tour de France by Kraftwerk came on.1
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Did some charity stuff with a bunch of 16-17 year olds and if they're the future we'll be alright.2
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It cheers me up no end to think there are a bunch of teenagers moaning about the Boomer who just does not get it.rick_chasey said:Did some charity stuff with a bunch of 16-17 year olds and if they're the future we'll be alright.
Is nobody going to ask Rick what he got community service for?1 -
Got some Haribo in a package from Wiggle. Been a while.0
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It’s a good joke, though it is something I’m quite proud of. It’s through work and it’s aimed at improving social mobility (albeit via mentoring so minimal impact on the issue but hopefully some impact on the actual kids, though who knows if it does help).surrey_commuter said:
It cheers me up no end to think there are a bunch of teenagers moaning about the Boomer who just does not get it.rick_chasey said:Did some charity stuff with a bunch of 16-17 year olds and if they're the future we'll be alright.
Is nobody going to ask Rick what he got community service for?
It was a bit heartbreaking hearing some of the stories and their enthusiasm for taking photos of the office as it was so fancy.
They’re on for good grades so we’re basically trying to give them the a bit of help with the polish middle class kids have to get into decent jobs that reflect their ability, so it’s something I give a sh!t about.2 -
Now picturing Rick as Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady- Genesis Croix de Fer
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Bought a pair of cycling shoes on ebay.
Seller sends me a note saying thanks and he'll pop them in the post tomorrow adding my fore name.
Made me smile that did.
I never provided my name nor made any enquiry.seanoconn - gruagach craic!0 -
Ebay provide the seller with the buyer's name and address so not entirely surprising.pinno said:Bought a pair of cycling shoes on ebay.
Seller sends me a note saying thanks and he'll pop them in the post tomorrow adding my fore name.
Made me smile that did.
I never provided my name nor made any enquiry.
Unless you use an alias? 😉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 -
Ding!pblakeney said:
Ebay provide the seller with the buyer's name and address so not entirely surprising.pinno said:Bought a pair of cycling shoes on ebay.
Seller sends me a note saying thanks and he'll pop them in the post tomorrow adding my fore name.
Made me smile that did.
I never provided my name nor made any enquiry.
Unless you use an alias? 😉
D'oh.seanoconn - gruagach craic!1 -
My employer does something similar around educationa and inspiring kids in Tower Hamlets.rick_chasey said:
It’s a good joke, though it is something I’m quite proud of. It’s through work and it’s aimed at improving social mobility (albeit via mentoring so minimal impact on the issue but hopefully some impact on the actual kids, though who knows if it does help).surrey_commuter said:
It cheers me up no end to think there are a bunch of teenagers moaning about the Boomer who just does not get it.rick_chasey said:Did some charity stuff with a bunch of 16-17 year olds and if they're the future we'll be alright.
Is nobody going to ask Rick what he got community service for?
It was a bit heartbreaking hearing some of the stories and their enthusiasm for taking photos of the office as it was so fancy.
They’re on for good grades so we’re basically trying to give them the a bit of help with the polish middle class kids have to get into decent jobs that reflect their ability, so it’s something I give a sh!t about.
I believe this is quite common amongst the banks0 -
Though it took me 14 minutes to find the live visual stream on iPlayer (on the ios version on iPad and cast to tv, the tv version of app refused to show) watching Coldplay live sesh on R2 live in concert. Such a good band. Seen them multiple times, though last one was Emirates stadium in 201n something.
'Course didn't get tickets to attend, more chance of winning the mug punters' lottery.
Live music = good. I feel my selections may differ to Mr BT OTP, but watching that made me happy. Now, if I'd actually been there...0 -
Finding a spare set of keys I'd mislaid for days, and was about to replace.
I knew that they must be in the house, but having searched in pockets, bags, under seat cushions, no sign.
Then I went for a ride this morning, and there the keys were, in the 'other' helmet I use for proper rides... they must have dropped into it, then I hung it up on its hook. Didn't think to look in there.0 -
Looking out the window at a clear blue sky sunrise.
And notice that there is light rain falling. Shouldn't, but it does.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 -
Who you looking at pal?
not my photo, I'm not that sort of camera guru
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This just cheered me up.
https://youtu.be/Y_FOS1GvZOY 2 -
Using 33% less 'lectric this year than last in the five months to now.0
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In one way is not a cheer, in another it is.
Death last week of John Miles, multitalented. Sad, RIP.
The cheer factor: remembering I saw him perform with Tina Turner on her farewell tour, Budapest September 1990. Great event. And interesting times. Was the collapse of the Soviet bloc, Hungary had gone 'independent', though there still were Soviet troops in barracks in town. Multiple trips to Budapest on a consultancy project, aimed at helping the particular financial institution transition into the western world way of operating. Though most of the smart graduates on staff were looking to get stewarding jobs on Danube cruise liners and the like where they would be paid X times more, in 'real' money.
Part of life's rich tapestry.0 -
Nice story there 'Loon.seanoconn - gruagach craic!0
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Ye Olde Oak Ham in jelly, fair play glad I'm not a vegan!0
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Playing carols at The Bridge Inn in Topsham, after the silence of last year. And playing them on my 1939 Olds Super trombone.
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briantrumpet said:
Playing carols at The Bridge Inn in Topsham, after the silence of last year. And playing them on my 1939 Olds Super trombone.
Are you "blowing your own trumpet" there Brian?0 -
womack said:briantrumpet said:
Playing carols at The Bridge Inn in Topsham, after the silence of last year. And playing them on my 1939 Olds Super trombone.
Are you "blowing your own trumpet" there Brian?
You might not be surprised to learn that I've heard that joke once or twice...
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Better than "sucking on your horn". 😉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 -
briantrumpet said:womack said:briantrumpet said:
Playing carols at The Bridge Inn in Topsham, after the silence of last year. And playing them on my 1939 Olds Super trombone.
Are you "blowing your own trumpet" there Brian?
You might not be surprised to learn that I've heard that joke once or twice...
Apologies, I expect you will have.
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briantrumpet said:
Using 33% less 'lectric this year than last in the five months to now.
How?briantrumpet said:Using 33% less 'lectric this year than last in the five months to now.
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