Topic: The small things (and the seven big things!) in life that make you happy

[who the fuck has tukrish delight for chrimbo dinner]

In the whole time I’ve been a dev, think I’ve had to stay late/OT twice. They got you doing someone else’s job or something?

Just trying to keep Rob off the Nick Chirps Up porn site...

["Santa Claus is wearing his shorts"]

In the whole time I’ve been a dev, think I’ve had to stay late/OT twice. They got you doing someone else’s job or something?

Its a something that I can't discuss on a public forum.

Overtime used to be a regular thing for us, we had so much work on for about 3 years that they just said to us "fill yer boots" and we did.

[Gerrard flogged the gifts in Saudi]

Christmas lights.

["Santa Claus is wearing his shorts"]

Christmas lights.

Yeah, everywhere looks so much better when lit up with Christmas lights doesn't it.

[Bing Crosby was a prick]

In the whole time I’ve been a dev, think I’ve had to stay late/OT twice. They got you doing someone else’s job or something?

There are times I’d love to be a dev.

[Gerrard flogged the gifts in Saudi]

Yeah, everywhere looks so much better when lit up with Christmas lights doesn't it.

Definitely. The atmosphere seems more better in general in the lead up to it as well helped by the décor.

Set it all up at home today and my boy's genuine awe of the lights etc was bloody amazing.

["Santa Claus is wearing his shorts"]

Definitely. The atmosphere seems more better in general in the lead up to it as well helped by the décor.

Set it all up at home today and my boy's genuine awe of the lights etc was bloody amazing.

Kids are great at Christmas, we did find the youngest under the tree when he was 3 months old, the eldest had dragged him there. He was just staring at the lights and giggling

["Santa Claus is wearing his shorts"]

There are times I’d love to be a dev.

Alright Wazza

[Gerrard flogged the gifts in Saudi]

There are times I’d love to be a dev.

Deirdre Barlow crush?

[Gerrard flogged the gifts in Saudi]

Kids are great at Christmas, we did find the youngest under the tree when he was 3 months old, the eldest had dragged him there. He was just staring at the lights and giggling

Hahaha. That's great. Family home has a bigger Christmas tree so his mind will be blown then

[Claire.]

Thought for well, all my life, I've got really sensitive teeth/gums cos toothpaste made it feel like my mouth was on fire, nope, just can't use mint. Got some lemon mint-free toothpaste and oh my word, clean teeth without feeling my mouth has been attacked.

[Red Beret]

Got my new bed delivered last Thursday. Needed to buy a new combi-drill to put it together, as my electric screwdriver wasn't up to the task, but had it sorted by Saturday. I added a few bits from the old bed as well, as the new one didn't have a central spar, and I figured some extra slats couldn't hurt either.

I'm no handyman but I felt rather pleased with myself.

[Bing Crosby was a prick]

Got my new bed delivered last Thursday. Needed to buy a new combi-drill to put it together, as my electric screwdriver wasn't up to the task, but had it sorted by Saturday. I added a few bits from the old bed as well, as the new one didn't have a central spar, and I figured some extra slats couldn't hurt either.

I'm no handyman but I felt rather pleased with myself.

[Red Beret]

tbf, I only just realised I missed out a couple of screws. Just put them in now.

[who the fuck has tukrish delight for chrimbo dinner]

Superb work, Bring Cosby...

[Rockin' around the reddebs tree]

Getting £50 compo from my bank after I complained about a totally unnecessary fuck up on their part that should have been the simplest of situations to resolve.

["Santa Claus is wearing his shorts"]

Getting £50 compo from my bank after I complained about a totally unnecessary fuck up on their part that should have been the simplest of situations to resolve.

[Rockin' around the reddebs tree]

Just had a text from my niece thanking us for their Christmas card and went on to say that instead of sending cards this year they're buying enough food for 3 meals for a family of 4 and presents for the kids 🥰💕💝

[Rockin' around the reddebs tree]

Stew and dumplings.

Fuck ya skinny, healthy food I need warmth and comfort to keep me going ☺️

Mind you the onions, leeks, green beans and spuds are all homegrown so not all bad I guess 🤔

["Santa Claus is wearing his shorts"]

Just had a text from my niece thanking us for their Christmas card and went on to say that instead of sending cards this year they're buying enough food for 3 meals for a family of 4 and presents for the kids 🥰💕💝

Thats brilliant and shite at the same time - brill they are doing it and shite they need to in the 21st century

[Rockin' around the reddebs tree]

Thats brilliant and shite at the same time - brill they are doing it and shite they need to in the 21st century

Very true mate but at least people are realising that more and more are struggling through no fault of their own.

["Santa Claus is wearing his shorts"]

Very true mate but at least people are realising that more and more are struggling through no fault of their own.

Yes, my kids schools are great at Christmas, they collect all kinds of necessary items for struggling families, pensioners and the homeless. I'm off to buy gloves/hats and stuff this afternoon for example

[Rockin' around the reddebs tree]

Yes, my kids schools are great at they collect all kinds of necessary items for struggling families, pensioners and the homeless. I'm off to buy gloves/hats and stuff this afternoon for example

This has been done through Refuge so specifically for families of domestic violence  :'(

["Santa Claus is wearing his shorts"]

This has been done through Refuge so specifically for families of domestic violence  :'(

Men (or women) who hit their partners should have their hands broken with a slegdehammer, absolute shithouse behaviour.

[Rockin' around the reddebs tree]

Men (or women) who hit their partners should have their hands broken with a slegdehammer, absolute shithouse behaviour.

She's experienced first hand how it devestates families as both her mum and I were victims making her and her brother and my two kids victims too.

["Santa Claus is wearing his shorts"]

She's experienced first hand how it devestates families as both her mum and I were victims making her and her brother and my two kids victims too.

Two of my ex's went through the shit, one had a gun held to her head, so I hate abusers having seen first hand how it affects the victims

[Rockin' around the reddebs tree]

Two of my ex's went through the shit, one had a gun held to her head, so I hate abusers having seen first hand how it affects the victims

Agreed but this is meant to be the happy thread and I've unintentionally taken it way off topic 😂

[Claire.]

It's okay Debs, reminded me to do my xmas donations, food bank and the radio city one the club have got involved with.

[Rockin' around the reddebs tree]

It's okay Debs, reminded me to do my xmas donations, food bank and the radio city one the club have got involved with.

Glad to be of service 👍

[Twoturtleduvvas]

The Mods not missing the opportunity to amend my custom title after my attempts to help a fellow Rawkite in need led to disaster

[Armand9]

finding a pair of jeans at the bottom of the wardrobe that i hadn't worn for 20 odd years cos i'm a fat fuck that now fit cos i'm not such a fat fuck

the best part being that they're 'old' heavy denim not that flimsy garbage all jeans seem made of today

[Terry's Chocolate Orange]

The Mods not missing the opportunity to amend my custom title after my attempts to help a fellow Rawkite in need led to disaster

Well played.   

["Santa Claus is wearing his shorts"]

Taking breaks from this place

[Bing Crosby was a prick]

Taking breaks from this place

You or us?

Only joking Robert - always better when you’re around.

[tubby]

I've got avatars and signatures turned off so all these Christmas name changes make it feel like a new forum.  No idea who half the posters who have been changed are.

[I only got a cheap Philips telly for chrimbo]

I've got avatars and signatures turned off so all these Christmas name changes make it feel like a new forum.  No idea who half the posters who have been changed are.

So it’s a bit of a magical mystery tour now?

[tubby]

So it’s a bit of a magical mystery tour now?

Mystery?  Yes.  Magical?  Not so much.

[who the fuck has tukrish delight for chrimbo dinner]

Mystery?  Yes.  Magical?  Not so much.

Tubs puts on his Grumpy Bastard cap...

[Ghost of Christmas RAWK]

I've got avatars and signatures turned off so all these Christmas name changes make it feel like a new forum.  No idea who half the posters who have been changed are.

About that £100 quid you owe me, Tubby...