Author Topic: The small things in life that make you happy (Read 607252 times)

Slightly Less Mediocre Baron Bennekov · « **Reply #3200 on:** April 15, 2019, 08:27:57 am »

Quiet mornings and coffee. Best combo ever!

NCrawley · « **Reply #3201 on:** April 16, 2019, 01:19:55 pm »

Receiving an e-mail at 2.30 am this morning informing us that our 3 year old son (soon to be 4) has been offered a place in our first choice school (a school which is extremely difficult to get a place in). Still think it is far too early for him to go to school as he will only just turned 4, but super proud and emotional nonetheless.

Also, said son has finally started showing an interest in Liverpool, and has finally started singing some of the songs

The Bournemouth Red · « **Reply #3202 on:** April 16, 2019, 01:27:24 pm »

Quote from: Brissyred on April 15, 2019, 12:41:19 am

Boiled eggs and soldiers.

Yes, 100% agree.

rob1966 · « **Reply #3203 on:** April 16, 2019, 01:27:35 pm »

Quote from: NCrawley on April 16, 2019, 01:19:55 pm

Receiving an e-mail at 2.30 am this morning informing us that our 3 year old son (soon to be 4) has been offered a place in our first choice school (a school which is extremely difficult to get a place in). Still think it is far too early for him to go to school as he will only just turned 4, but super proud and emotional nonetheless.

Also, said son has finally started showing an interest in Liverpool, and has finally started singing some of the songs

Nice one. Great about the Liverpool songs too.

My eldest was born in late June, my niece 29th August so both started at 4. teachers sometimes seem to forget they are almost a year behind in development to some of the class, but they both coped very well with it.

NCrawley · « **Reply #3204 on:** April 16, 2019, 01:49:24 pm »

Quote from: rob1966 on April 16, 2019, 01:27:35 pm

Nice one. Great about the Liverpool songs too.

My eldest was born in late June, my niece 29th August so both started at 4. teachers sometimes seem to forget they are almost a year behind in development to some of the class, but they both coped very well with it.

That’s what I’m worried about but sure he will adjust :-)

Elmo! · « **Reply #3205 on:** April 16, 2019, 03:12:07 pm »

Quote from: NCrawley on April 16, 2019, 01:19:55 pm

Receiving an e-mail at 2.30 am this morning informing us that our 3 year old son (soon to be 4) has been offered a place in our first choice school (a school which is extremely difficult to get a place in). Still think it is far too early for him to go to school as he will only just turned 4, but super proud and emotional nonetheless.

Also, said son has finally started showing an interest in Liverpool, and has finally started singing some of the songs

The cutoff dates in England are weird. Up in Scotland the cutoff time is usually end of February so you will be minimum 4 years and 6 months when you start in August (plus there is a lot of flexibility in holding back a year - I was born in November and my parents almost held me back a year). Well done on getting into the School!

NCrawley · « **Reply #3206 on:** April 16, 2019, 05:53:03 pm »

Quote from: Just Elmo? on April 16, 2019, 03:12:07 pm

The cutoff dates in England are weird. Up in Scotland the cutoff time is usually end of February so you will be minimum 4 years and 6 months when you start in August (plus there is a lot of flexibility in holding back a year - I was born in November and my parents almost held me back a year). Well done on getting into the School!

To be honest I didn’t really understand the whole process so just let the mrs sort it all, she did a great job obviously haha

Lone Star Red · « **Reply #3207 on:** April 16, 2019, 06:36:53 pm »

If I have to be at work, I at least enjoy getting in early while it's still dark-ish outside and sipping a piping hot cup of fresh brewed coffee. No one around to bug me and I've not opened up my inbox and not checked my voicemails. Just me, my coffee, the darkness and RAWK.

rob1966 · « **Reply #3208 on:** April 17, 2019, 12:00:58 pm »

Having a Building Fire Drill on days like today, 45 minutes outside in the sun

afc tukrish · « **Reply #3209 on:** April 17, 2019, 12:58:27 pm »

Quote from: rob1966 on April 17, 2019, 12:00:58 pm

Having a Building Fire Drill on days like today, 45 minutes outside in the sun

Did you leave Brenda on the stairs?

Barneylfc∗ · « **Reply #3210 on:** April 17, 2019, 01:49:26 pm »

Quote from: rob1966 on April 16, 2019, 01:27:35 pm

Nice one. Great about the Liverpool songs too.

My eldest was born in late June, my niece 29th August so both started at 4. teachers sometimes seem to forget they are almost a year behind in development to some of the class, but they both coped very well with it.

Must be different there than it is here. My lad was born 6th July and had to do 2 years of nursery as the cut off for going into primary 1 that year was 1st July or something like that. So he was the oldest in his class.

rob1966 · « **Reply #3211 on:** April 17, 2019, 01:59:47 pm »

Quote from: Barneylfc on April 17, 2019, 01:49:26 pm

Must be different there than it is here. My lad was born 6th July and had to do 2 years of nursery as the cut off for going into primary 1 that year was 1st July or something like that. So he was the oldest in his class.

Yeah, I think 31st August is the cut off point. Luckily my lad is quite mature for his age and very bright, so he hasn't struggled, some of his mates, who are younger than him, really did struggle.

Nitramdorf · « **Reply #3212 on:** April 19, 2019, 07:23:17 am »

Just got my first tax rebate, been working 35 years and never had a sniff of one before.

rob1966 · « **Reply #3213 on:** April 19, 2019, 06:56:33 pm »

Staying at Haven in presthaven, got a caravan with patio doors, weather is glorious, plenty to eat and drink and loads of scouse accents. For someone who moved out when I was 19 it's nice but weird that I notice the accent when it should be normal.

Statto Red · « **Reply #3214 on:** April 19, 2019, 10:18:50 pm »

Quote from: rob1966 on April 19, 2019, 06:56:33 pm

Staying at Haven in presthaven, got a caravan with patio doors, weather is glorious, plenty to eat and drink and loads of scouse accents. For someone who moved out when I was 19 it's nice but weird that I notice the accent when it should be normal.

Lovely, i've had a great day out, caught the rail replacement bus 5.30am, red sky's over Liverpool as it was getting light, i went to the West Midlands had a ride on a few buses down there, kept updated on the Good Friday rugby league & Saints battered Wigan.

Statto Red · « **Reply #3215 on:** April 19, 2019, 10:21:32 pm »

Quote from: Statto Red on April 19, 2019, 10:18:50 pm

Lovely, i've had a great day out, caught the rail replacement bus 5.30am, red sky's over Liverpool as it was getting light, i went to the West Midlands had a ride on a few buses down there, kept updated on the Good Friday rugby league & Saints battered Wigan.

Just to add, had a few bevvies in a few of my locals[i have 5 pubs/clubs/bars on my doorstep] & went the chippy for a fried rice, chips n curry.

redbyrdz · « **Reply #3216 on:** April 20, 2019, 02:42:58 pm »

This weather.

rob1966 · « **Reply #3217 on:** April 20, 2019, 08:37:18 pm »

Hanging out with strangers who are nice people, having a few drinks and a good laugh while enjoying the sun

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #3218 on:** April 20, 2019, 08:40:24 pm »

Quote from: rob1966 on April 20, 2019, 08:37:18 pm

Hanging out with strangers who are nice people, having a few drinks and a good laugh while enjoying the sun

I love dogging too.

afc tukrish · « **Reply #3219 on:** April 20, 2019, 10:28:13 pm »

Quote from: rob1966 on April 20, 2019, 08:37:18 pm

Hanging out with strangers who are nice people, having a few drinks and a good laugh while enjoying the sun

No bird shit? Bonus...

Tesco tearaway · « **Reply #3220 on:** April 20, 2019, 11:36:26 pm »

Quote from: afc turkish on April 20, 2019, 10:28:13 pm

No bird shit? Bonus...

No Ma-in-law shit either... Double bonus

vagabond · « **Reply #3221 on:** April 21, 2019, 12:19:44 am »

Accepted an offer to do a phd at the university of toronto in philosophy with a full scholarship. It's been a good few days.

Tesco tearaway · « **Reply #3222 on:** April 21, 2019, 10:18:46 am »

Doing an Easter Egg hunt with my Daughter while she's still young enough to believe

John C · « **Reply #3223 on:** April 21, 2019, 10:31:35 am »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on April 20, 2019, 08:40:24 pm

I love dogging too.

Agent99 · « **Reply #3224 on:** April 21, 2019, 01:29:29 pm »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on April 20, 2019, 08:40:24 pm

I love dogging too.

So… Howard Philips · « **Reply #3225 on:** April 21, 2019, 07:07:28 pm »

The aroma from fields which have had a top dressing of manure.

Earthy.

Slightly Less Mediocre Baron Bennekov · « **Reply #3226 on:** April 21, 2019, 09:09:35 pm »

First "real" flowers of the spring. Daffodils, tulips.... I love 'em!

paulrazor · « **Reply #3227 on:** April 21, 2019, 10:15:37 pm »

Getting an unexpected hotel room upgrade

redbyrdz · « **Reply #3228 on:** April 22, 2019, 08:05:31 am »

Quote from: Mediocre Baron Bennekov on April 21, 2019, 09:09:35 pm

First "real" flowers of the spring. Daffodils, tulips.... I love 'em!

Winter is much longer where you are.The daffodils are nearly gone here, the apple and cherry trees are in full blossom. Spring is nice.

rob1966 · « **Reply #3229 on:** April 22, 2019, 11:22:26 am »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on April 20, 2019, 08:40:24 pm

I love dogging too.

Is that you Stan?

Quote from: afc turkish on April 20, 2019, 10:28:13 pm

No bird shit? Bonus...

Place was plagued with Seagulls, wouldn't want do be hit by their shit.

BarryCrocker · « **Reply #3230 on:** April 22, 2019, 12:38:03 pm »

Fever-Tree tonic water. It's like someone finally added some class to my gin drinking.

Slightly Less Mediocre Baron Bennekov · « **Reply #3231 on:** April 23, 2019, 07:09:48 am »

Quote from: BarryCrocker on April 22, 2019, 12:38:03 pm

Fever-Tree tonic water. It's like someone finally added some class to my gin drinking.

If you like Gin and Lime do yourself a favour and find LemonAid Lime somewhere. You'll be even more happy because of that...

Roady · « **Reply #3232 on:** April 23, 2019, 08:59:31 am »

Having a week off work so heading on a road trip . One night in Murcia for tonight’s festival followed by four nights in Madrid. Bring it on!

ChaChaMooMoo · « **Reply #3233 on:** April 23, 2019, 09:00:05 am »

Quote from: Hellrazor on April 21, 2019, 10:15:37 pm

Getting an unexpected hotel room upgrade

That is a real deal.
I know how it feels.

Not just hotels. Even flight upgrades. Or car rental upgrades.

paulrazor · « **Reply #3234 on:** April 25, 2019, 09:24:32 am »

Quote from: ChaChaMooMoo on April 23, 2019, 09:00:05 am

That is a real deal.
I know how it feels.

Not just hotels. Even flight upgrades. Or car rental upgrades.

never got it with a flight. But nice all the same

Statto Red · « **Reply #3235 on:** April 26, 2019, 06:19:11 am »

6am & your opening your curtains as it's daylight & sunny, & be the same until mid August.

rob1966 · « **Reply #3236 on:** May 3, 2019, 10:28:51 am »

Android find my phone - showed i'd left it in the Chemist in Sainsburys this morning

Statto Red · « **Reply #3237 on:** May 8, 2019, 12:19:44 am »

Is anyone going to get any sleep after what happened last night[as it's after midnight

] i'm still buzzing.

I've been a good boy · « **Reply #3238 on:** May 9, 2019, 07:44:37 am »

Looking forward to June 1st. CL Final, UFC Stockholm and Anthony Joshua v Andy Ruiz all in one night.

rowan_d · « **Reply #3239 on:** May 9, 2019, 10:59:00 am »

Danny Baker being sacked