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friday with mince pie and extra pineapple

sungodsungod Posts: 15,399
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'ning

nippy and gloomygrey, seems set in for the duration, probably with added soggy soon

ride, cafes, bit of wfh, mince pie, commence seasonal lazing, noshing and bubbly
my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny

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  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,306
    Morning All. Last day at work for a bit, early bail expected. Colleague leaving today so will be some extra shenanigans and tom foolery going on. Pick something up on way home for young oxo to give his mum and final drop offs to grandkids etc. Dark damp and cool out and definitely not looking festive.
    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • tlw1tlw1 Posts: 21,220
    Still not had a mince pie, but lots of ale so I’m happy. Last nights drinks with friends was fun, think I’m seeing a lot of them later just in a different location.

    First is an ‘easy run with hill repeats’ according to the plan - doesn’t sound easy after 4 hrs Kip

    Work stuff for half a day then walk the hounds and lunch out with the rugrats then over to a pals
  • orraloonorraloon Posts: 11,425
    My broadband is back on 😊 so I can pootle about on things like this forum. But for how long before it fails again? 😒 Trawling internet via mobile data on a PAYG SIM ain't attractive, even though prob cost me less yesterday than opening another bottle of beer. Perspective innit.

    Claggy out, with heavy rain a-comin'. Got some outdoor tasks to get done so had better get arris in gear soon. 100% pure Colombian first though.
  • MattFalleMattFalle Posts: 11,644
    Ciao

    Slobbin' - need to get some coffee and a shake down me, go to gym, go and pick up tonight's dinner and tomorrow's lunch.

    Then probs strip down that 'Dale ready to take it to the powdercoaters after Chrimbles.
    .
    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,604
    PAYG SIM 'Loon?!

    Been with EE a while now and can't fault them. SIMS for me and wifey woman @ £8 each.

    A little bit grey this morning and a little bit drizzly.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,706
    Traditional lie in had. Got a few last bits 'n' pieces to pick up then will send a few token emails this afternoon as technically I'm not on holiday then o:) Strifey will walk the hounds and junior is headed out again with her mates.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • sungodsungod Posts: 15,399
    very soggy roads, large sharp bit in front tub, grr, looks like it cut to the carcass but not through it, defrosting some stormsure to seal the rift

    at least two smidges of wfh done, stroll time
    my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
  • orraloonorraloon Posts: 11,425
    pinno said:

    PAYG SIM 'Loon?!

    O2. 3p/min, 2p/text, 1p/Mb. Which is fine as I use my cheapo android phone as a phone with few out calls made, a GPS, to tell the time, etc, while outside in the wild else is on wifi. Top up averages at £10 per annum. I ain't in the O2 Platinum Club.

  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,604
    orraloon said:

    Top up averages at £10 per annum.

    Fair enough.

    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • WheelspinnerWheelspinner Posts: 6,247
    Morning of serious effort to clean the house up a bit... was looking a little untidy, and the threat of imminent visitors meant it needed a sprucing. All done, including my back it seems.

    Nipped into hardware store this arvo to pick up some supplies for DIY jobs to be done over the next few days, plus filled the mower fuel drums for the next round of Man/Machine Vs Wild.





    Open O-1.0 Open One+ BMC TE29 Titus Racer X Ti Seven 622SL Kestrel RT1000 On One Scandal Cervelo RS
  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,306
    Afternoon peeps. Early bail was enjoyed 😉 as was a swift drink to wish now ex colleague the best with his new employer in the new year. Tom foolery was created by some individuals and his OH, he was covered in kisses and glitter when I left the pub. Just as well his OH was in on it and driving him home. All prezzies with Santa and alcohol cooling nicely. Someone's given me some seriously red hot 🥵 cheese to munch on over Christmas.
    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • seanoconnseanoconn Posts: 10,294
    Happy double Christmas! Polish Christmas Eve, 12 dishes washed down with loads of booze. I must find the Nexium
    Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי
  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,604
    seanoconn said:

    Happy double Christmas! Polish Christmas Eve, 12 dishes washed down with loads of booze. I must find the Nexium

    Top score for effort.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • thistle_thistle_ Posts: 6,896
    edited December 2021
    'Noon

    Was sunny this morning so headed out and of course I found the cloud and lurk which I brought back with me. Meh.
    Had fun walking through a swamp up to the top of the mountain, glad I brought wellies :smiley:

  • MattFalleMattFalle Posts: 11,644
    edited December 2021
    Just been down to Edwyn's Pop Up Maison de Charcuterie for some pigs in blankets.

    He's whacked up 2x 12x12 tents he got from Scottish George at the No Window and a load of rickety tables from Paul the Jehovah's place so it looks v v stable in Bethlehem but I think that's more through the fortuity of neckiness and not worrying about food and health regs rather than good planning tbh.
    .
    The camera down the willy isn't anything like as bad as it sounds.
  • tetley10tetley10 Posts: 693
    Yo dudes, day of jobs and job avoidance. Have had a couple of glasses of fizzy which should numb the pain of wrapping presents, later. Hope everyone is well and has a good couple of days. Might try and convince GTI he needs to ride on sunday.
  • veronese68veronese68 Posts: 26,127 Lives Here
    Evening folks,
    Busy start in the orifice this morning, managed to wobble in at least. Done a few bits and pieces at home this afternoon, had the old boy from over the road in for a drink earlier and now unwinding.
    Tomorrow may have gone pear shaped as the test results haven't come back for the Italian contingent so other sister says she can't come. What a palaver. Christmas with the old dear may be postponed.
    I'm hoping to unwind a little over the next 10 days but family may put the kybosh on that 🙄
    Have a good one folks
    Kinesis Pro6
    Marin Nail Trail
    Cotic Solaris
  • johngtijohngti Posts: 2,481
    tetley10 said:

    Yo dudes, day of jobs and job avoidance. Have had a couple of glasses of fizzy which should numb the pain of wrapping presents, later. Hope everyone is well and has a good couple of days. Might try and convince GTI he needs to ride on sunday.

    So long as it’s not soaking wet and we can go early doors, should be fine.

    Been a busy day. Popped out earlier, presents wrapped, hoovered/cleaned, made dinner, put the turkey in the oven so that’ll be ready. Off to baste it in 10 minutes or so then relaxing. Currently re-watching the expanse. Bloody brilliant programme.
  • sungodsungod Posts: 15,399
    stands the clock at ten to nine, see this bolly, its all mine

    merry crimbo
    my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 53,706
    Jobs done, supplies procured, now making inroads into some plonk and watching a spot of Red Dwarf.

    Fizzy plonk is chilling in the fridge ready for tomorrow.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • pinnopinno Posts: 48,604
    Had vegetable curry and Naan bread plus 2 x Guinness.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
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