I'm a bus driver (trust me it's relevant) and the other week a passenger (lady in her early 60's) boarded the bus and started balling (as usual, she's a regular)about how I was 5 minutes late and it was cold etc etc etc. Silly wench tried to get away with not paying the proper fare. Point one for me. When she gets comes to get off the bus she started again (I'll point out here that this a bus service that runs every 7 minutes at peak times) about poor timekeeping and reliability etc etc etc. While she's muttering summats under her breath about how I have sex by myself she turns and steps off the bus. Landing on the biggest dog censored I've ever seen. I'm not an aggressive person by nature but when i got round the corner I had to stop the bus and just laugh for a few seconds.
Not quite as trivial as some other posts but it did raise a giggle in the canteen after Friday rush hour. Cheered me up no end anyway.
Being unexpectedly reminded of something from my childhood.
Dux pencil sharpeners My first one was a Dux. "Look after it son, it'll last a lifetime". You were dead right Dad!
(Mind you, I think it cost more like £0/0/12d than £10.99 ?!?!? :roll: )
As a rugbyman, watching my Welsh team-mates going into total meltdown following this evening's defeat by Samoa.......following on from their baiting following England's dismal performance in last year's World Cup I can only say.....karma's a censored ain't it??!!
That day in the middle of March when you step outside and can actually feel a smidge of warmth from the sun, which then leads to the first mowing of the lawn and the smell of freshly-cut grass...
Long winter rides when it's damn cold but because you've got your kit / layering just right you're pleasantly warm all the way round.
Arguing with Camilly Tominey about that article she wrote regarding cyclists cheers me up no end. Why she responds to baiting comments on her Facebook and Twitter pages I have no idea.
Fully charged ipad/phone/laptop
When my gf has a shower running for me just as I finish on the turbo/come back from a ride
When new bits arrive for the bike
Fully stocked fridge, freezer and cupboards
A cigarette with a glass of red wine after an amazing meal
That feeling of accomplishment after finishing a huge dump - all men know what I mean
Out on the golf course on a warm day knowing there's a cold pint waiting for me at the 19th (even happier if I'm playing well too!)
Whenever my dog wags his tail
Seeing a puppy
Being warm and wrapped up when there's a storm outside
A perfect upshift on the rear cassette, putting you at just the right cadence/effort.
Catching a pretty girl's eye.
When you blow on a fire and it really gets it roaring.
The smell of freshly cut grass.
The pop of a wine cork.
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Not quite as trivial as some other posts but it did raise a giggle in the canteen after Friday rush hour. Cheered me up no end anyway.
You just reminded me of the delight that is the pencil sharpener
I have a Dux adjustable brass pencil sharpener, heavy weight, brass, 3 speed!
http://generalgood.co.uk/adjustable-brass-sharpener
Made today on the same machine as the original 1953 model. Sad innit!
Just had to ask. Is that she knows her buns are tight or that it cheers you up?
Dux pencil sharpeners
(Mind you, I think it cost more like £0/0/12d than £10.99 ?!?!? :roll: )
The warm, oniony bit of air that I ride through behind the Little Angel pub in Henley.
Flirting.
The first use of a new toothbrush.
The first BBQ of the summer.
Any repair (bike or car) that works, even though it stretched your ability.
That song on the radio you'd forgotten about.
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Sort of related - going through your pockets before putting trousers in the wash and finding a tenner. Result!
Particularly one as good as this:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_HGwLQCIoA
Andy
A good cup of strong tea on a hot day when a long forgotten tune comes on the radio reminding me of good times past.
Homemade Shepherds Pie for tea.
An uninterrupted power nap
An unexpected glimpse of [a woman's] thigh or cleavage.
Solving a cryptic clue.
Saw a sign on a restaurant that said Breakfast, any time -- so I ordered French Toast in the Renaissance.
That day in the middle of March when you step outside and can actually feel a smidge of warmth from the sun, which then leads to the first mowing of the lawn and the smell of freshly-cut grass...
Long winter rides when it's damn cold but because you've got your kit / layering just right you're pleasantly warm all the way round.
Giant Anthem X 29er 2
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh
Seeing apostrophes used correctly on an internet forum
- and feeling superior to people who mangle them.
Better check this very carefully before posting.
Did I get the apostrophe in the right place!?!?
Still managed to spell bloody 'rustling' incorrectly though. Goddamnit!
Giant Anthem X 29er 2
The older I get, the better I was.
A fully charged ipad
On Strava.{/url}
When my gf has a shower running for me just as I finish on the turbo/come back from a ride
When new bits arrive for the bike
Fully stocked fridge, freezer and cupboards
A cigarette with a glass of red wine after an amazing meal
That feeling of accomplishment after finishing a huge dump - all men know what I mean
Out on the golf course on a warm day knowing there's a cold pint waiting for me at the 19th (even happier if I'm playing well too!)
Whenever my dog wags his tail
Seeing a puppy
Being warm and wrapped up when there's a storm outside
Catching a pretty girl's eye.
When you blow on a fire and it really gets it roaring.
The smell of freshly cut grass.
The pop of a wine cork.
Vegetarians f*ck cheese?