Seemingly trivial things that cheer you up

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  • focuszing723
    focuszing723 Posts: 8,151
    edited May 2022
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKZfyLggWHI
    The fella needs a smart car. Seven foot one.
  • focuszing723
    focuszing723 Posts: 8,151
    Oh, and a high BMI.
  • focuszing723
    focuszing723 Posts: 8,151
    edited May 2022
    The metre was originally defined in 1793 as one ten-millionth of the distance from the equator to the North Pole along a great circle, so the Earth's circumference is approximately 40000 km. In 1799, the metre was redefined in terms of a prototype metre bar (the actual bar used was changed in 1889). In 1960, the metre was redefined in terms of a certain number of wavelengths of a certain emission line of krypton-86. The current definition was adopted in 1983 and modified slightly in 2002 to clarify that the metre is a measure of proper length.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metre

    Or, 2.16 metres in defiance to leaders without example.
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,329
    JimD666 said:

    pblakeney said:

    Seeing a tall guy driving an old convertible. His eyeline was above the windscreen.
    I suspect a case of reality meeting the rose tinted dream.

    An old mate who dad was close on 7 foot used to drive a mini with his head through the sun roof. Used to confuse the living daylights out of the tourists :)
    Not that I'm objecting but elf&safety would have a fit.
    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.
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,329
    edited May 2022
    Was out in the middle of nowhere so thought I was safe to take a "natural break". Finished and turned round to see a female dog walker. I was concerned what her response would be.
    A cheesy grin.
    No, it's not one of "those" stories. I just smiled back and we went happily on our separate ways.
    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.
  • orraloon
    orraloon Posts: 13,229
    pblakeney said:

    Was out in the middle of nowhere so thought I was safe to take a "natural break. Finished and turned round to see a female dog walker. I was concerned what her response would be.
    A cheesy grin.
    No, it's not one of "those" stories. I just smiled back and we went happily on our separate ways.

    That's doggers for you.
  • morstar
    morstar Posts: 6,190
    pblakeney said:

    Was out in the middle of nowhere so thought I was safe to take a "natural break". Finished and turned round to see a female dog walker. I was concerned what her response would be.
    A cheesy grin.
    No, it's not one of "those" stories. I just smiled back and we went happily on our separate ways.

    Was the old man still visible as you turned around?
    The answer to that question may influence whether you should be offended by the cheesy grin.
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,329
    morstar said:

    pblakeney said:

    Was out in the middle of nowhere so thought I was safe to take a "natural break". Finished and turned round to see a female dog walker. I was concerned what her response would be.
    A cheesy grin.
    No, it's not one of "those" stories. I just smiled back and we went happily on our separate ways.

    Was the old man still visible as you turned around?
    The answer to that question may influence whether you should be offended by the cheesy grin.
    The answer to your question is most definitely not.
    I’m guessing she just found the situation funny, as it was.
    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.
  • mrb123
    mrb123 Posts: 4,816
    Did you get her number?
  • pblakeney
    pblakeney Posts: 27,329
    mrb123 said:

    Did you get her number?

    Nah. I was playing hard to get. 🤣
    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.
  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,326

    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • morstar
    morstar Posts: 6,190
    My gas and electric direct debit going down by over 40%

    Bizarrely, I was offered a surprisingly good rate which I commented on earlier. This has gone live today.
    My small increase in rates (well below cap) coupled with being several hundred pounds in credit and the government stumping up £400 this winter has seen my direct debit plummet.

    A very mild winter definitely helped but, on topic with the other thread, this was the first full winter with top up insulation in the attic.


  • HilaryAmin
    HilaryAmin Posts: 160
    Rumour has it that Zwift are doing a special Jubilee event to amuse the Queen. Participants will apparently find that their avatar is mounted on a horse. The horse will be chosen according to rider profile.
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,821
    pblakeney said:

    Seeing a tall guy driving an old convertible. His eyeline was above the windscreen.
    I suspect a case of reality meeting the rose tinted dream.

    Convertibles have unlimited headroom which can be a good thing, just not very often in this country.
    This reminded me of an MGB that was left outside my office window by a recovery firm some years ago. I took me a moment to see what had happened, the windscreen was cracked all across the top, the bonnet had a crease in it a couple of feet forward of the hinges, there was a round dent about 18 inches forward of the crease. So the bonnet latch must have failed at speed, bonnet flew up folding across the top of the windscreen and bopping the driver on the top of the head. Ouch!!!
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  • verylonglegs
    verylonglegs Posts: 4,023
    Yes I know the team is in disarray and a bit crap but the start of the summers test cricket always feels good.
  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,326
    veronese68 said:

    pblakeney said:

    Seeing a tall guy driving an old convertible. His eyeline was above the windscreen.
    I suspect a case of reality meeting the rose tinted dream.

    Convertibles have unlimited headroom which can be a good thing, just not very often in this country.
    This reminded me of an MGB that was left outside my office window by a recovery firm some years ago. I took me a moment to see what had happened, the windscreen was cracked all across the top, the bonnet had a crease in it a couple of feet forward of the hinges, there was a round dent about 18 inches forward of the crease. So the bonnet latch must have failed at speed, bonnet flew up folding across the top of the windscreen and bopping the driver on the top of the head. Ouch!!!
    But MG owners need to be bopped on the head.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • veronese68
    veronese68 Posts: 27,821
    pinno said:

    veronese68 said:

    pblakeney said:

    Seeing a tall guy driving an old convertible. His eyeline was above the windscreen.
    I suspect a case of reality meeting the rose tinted dream.

    Convertibles have unlimited headroom which can be a good thing, just not very often in this country.
    This reminded me of an MGB that was left outside my office window by a recovery firm some years ago. I took me a moment to see what had happened, the windscreen was cracked all across the top, the bonnet had a crease in it a couple of feet forward of the hinges, there was a round dent about 18 inches forward of the crease. So the bonnet latch must have failed at speed, bonnet flew up folding across the top of the windscreen and bopping the driver on the top of the head. Ouch!!!
    But MG owners need to be bopped on the head.
    Ain't that the truth
    Kinesis Pro6
    Marin Nail Trail
    Cotic Solaris
  • orraloon
    orraloon Posts: 13,229
    Just disposed of a wicker type laundry basket thing via freecycle. Surplus, get rid. Guy who collected is about to take in some Ukrainians and needs stuff. Result. 👍
  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,326
    Well done Citizen 'Loon.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,463
    The amount of cyclists I saw out this morning and, in particular, the number of women amongst them including and all female group ride.
  • focuszing723
    focuszing723 Posts: 8,151
    Sorry Rjsterry, I've just seen your post.

    I've got a shovel and a pickaxe.
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,463
    Being in the green room ready to sing for the first time since March 2020. Actually ended up double booked today but the other event got cancelled due to the weather, have another 3 next Saturday and one the Saturday after.
  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,463
    We're very much the outsiders here though. It's a fringe festival at Hay we always do run by the Institute of Arts and Ideas so we're sitting in a yurt with Vince Cable and a bunch of people with posh accents who almost certainly voted for Vince's team. There's bound to be a bunch of Cake Stoppers here somewhere :wink:
  • rjsterry
    rjsterry Posts: 29,558
    Pross said:

    We're very much the outsiders here though. It's a fringe festival at Hay we always do run by the Institute of Arts and Ideas so we're sitting in a yurt with Vince Cable and a bunch of people with posh accents who almost certainly voted for Vince's team. There's bound to be a bunch of Cake Stoppers here somewhere :wink:

    Hay Festival is very much peak LibDem 😁
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  • Pross
    Pross Posts: 43,463
    rjsterry said:

    Pross said:

    We're very much the outsiders here though. It's a fringe festival at Hay we always do run by the Institute of Arts and Ideas so we're sitting in a yurt with Vince Cable and a bunch of people with posh accents who almost certainly voted for Vince's team. There's bound to be a bunch of Cake Stoppers here somewhere :wink:

    Hay Festival is very much peak LibDem 😁
    Yeah and this is a fringe festival focussed on philosophy so think what that is like! They're a brilliant audience though.
  • focuszing723
    focuszing723 Posts: 8,151
    Pross said:

    rjsterry said:

    Pross said:

    We're very much the outsiders here though. It's a fringe festival at Hay we always do run by the Institute of Arts and Ideas so we're sitting in a yurt with Vince Cable and a bunch of people with posh accents who almost certainly voted for Vince's team. There's bound to be a bunch of Cake Stoppers here somewhere :wink:

    Hay Festival is very much peak LibDem 😁
    Yeah and this is a fringe festival focussed on philosophy so think what that is like! They're a brilliant audience though.
    It must be a bit odd singing whilst contemplating whether your existence is reality or a simulation. What are they singing?
  • focuszing723
    focuszing723 Posts: 8,151
    It must be something a bit trippy?
  • focuszing723
    focuszing723 Posts: 8,151
    Don't forget to ask Vince his opinion of how Governments should control rampant inflation?
  • pinno
    pinno Posts: 52,326
    focuszing723 said:

    Pross said:

    rjsterry said:

    Pross said:

    We're very much the outsiders here though. It's a fringe festival at Hay we always do run by the Institute of Arts and Ideas so we're sitting in a yurt with Vince Cable and a bunch of people with posh accents who almost certainly voted for Vince's team. There's bound to be a bunch of Cake Stoppers here somewhere :wink:

    Hay Festival is very much peak LibDem 😁
    Yeah and this is a fringe festival focussed on philosophy so think what that is like! They're a brilliant audience though.
    It must be a bit odd singing whilst contemplating whether your existence is reality or a simulation. What are they singing?
    That's only one branch of philosophy.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • orraloon
    orraloon Posts: 13,229
    That 6Music are avoiding the flagshagging and doing a Loud and Proud special.

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