Topic: The small things in life that make you happy

[BlackandWhitePaul]

5.54 am and I am putting my shoes on now.  I'll be out the door and away on my bike in 2 minutes on my bike.  Hopefully I won't irritate some whoppa motorists to the point they want to kill me huh.

Byeeeee   

[CraigDS]

When you get a bit of good customer service.

It shouldn’t be the case, as you should always expect that but it seems rare these days.

[Titi Camara]

A person in work came in today with what can only be described as a multi-coloured fabric doily on her shoulders. Monday mornings are a dour business but that cheered me right up

[So… Howard Philips]

Hearing the sound of the geese as the lucky bastards get in formation to fly south.

[Elmo!]

Hearing the sound of the geese as the lucky bastards get in formation to fly south.

Assuming you're in the UK, they aren't getting in formation to fly south, they will be finishing their migration from further north (Greenland, Iceland etc).

[jillcwhomever]

Hearing the sound of the geese as the lucky bastards get in formation to fly south.

Saw hundred's of them the other day, flying in two formations. 

Hearing the fog horns on the river.

[redbyrdz]

Hearing the fog horns on the river.

Love that.

And the bell.

[Andy Hunter]

Saw hundred's of them the other day, flying in two formations. 

Hearing the fog horns on the river.

Reminds me of this.

A great watch every year, might put it on tonight actually. 

https://youtu.be/9gdrn0pZFa0

[So… Howard Philips]

Saw hundred's of them the other day, flying in two formations. 

Hearing the fog horns on the river.

For some reason the sound of the fog bells at night and seagulls in the day always reminds me of Xmas day when I was about eight.

Probably because we lived close to the Mersey, fog bound on Xmas Eve and the seagulls flocked to pick up any spare Xmas food which had missed the bin.

[LanceLink!!!!!]

For some reason the sound of the fog bells at night and seagulls in the day always reminds me of Xmas day when I was about eight.

Probably because we lived close to the Mersey, fog bound on Xmas Eve and the seagulls flocked to pick up any spare Xmas food which had missed Neville Southalls mouth.

Fixed that for you

[jillcwhomever]

Reminds me of this.

A great watch every year, might put it on tonight actually. 

https://youtu.be/9gdrn0pZFa0

I'll have to find time to watch that. 

[Andy Hunter]

I'll have to find time to watch that. 

Definitely do Jill. I won't spoil it, but i will say like Home Alone is for a lot of people at Xmas, this can easily become a yearly tradition.

So fun

[Medellin]

Seeing a random act of kindness..

Saw a blind fella trying to negotiate the pedestrian access route moved to the road coz the pavement is taken up by building work on Catharine St..
In steps random woman who saw him struggling & literally legged it to help him.  that woman.

[paulrazor]

In an amusing version of this, I did the same trying to help someone in an electric wheelchair the other day. They'd been shopping and not put the handles of the carrier bag properly over the back of their seat and as she was going past I shouted 'excuse me, your bag is about to fall off'. Instead of stopping to let me help, she put the fucking afterburners on and left me for dead Been wondering ever since if the bag made it back.

that's hilarious. Did it have kers and drs by any chance?

Seeing a random act of kindness..

Saw a blind fella trying to negotiate the pedestrian access route moved to the road coz the pavement is taken up by building work on Catharine St..
In steps random woman who saw him struggling & literally legged it to help him.  that woman.

saw someone actually shout out loud one day when she was closest to the guy anyway

"Its ok ILL HELP THE BLIND MAN"

bitch.



Anyway what's pleasing me is the work I've done on my house I'd literally no idea I was capable of. In about a fortnight I've painted 3 bedrooms, a bathroom and a kitchen. Going to start another bathroom today which is the smallest room left. (Took so long due to being in work during the day, people showing up to the house, people getting in way etc etc)

I've done a decent job that would have cost 100s to get someone to do. All in time for a baby due by end of month.

[BlackandWhitePaul]

I'm going to the Arena to see Liam tonight.

Happy happy happy     

[Medellin]

In an amusing version of this, I did the same trying to help someone in an electric wheelchair the other day. They'd been shopping and not put the handles of the carrier bag properly over the back of their seat and as she was going past I shouted 'excuse me, your bag is about to fall off'. Instead of stopping to let me help, she put the fucking afterburners on and left me for dead Been wondering ever since if the bag made it back.

 

[Caffeine]

The latest iOS update meaning you don't have to unlock the phone to mute/unmute when on a call.

For anyone who spends a lot of time on calls with work this is a game changer.

[Peabee]

An Achilles injury healing after over 2 months of no running. 

[Nitramdorf]

When an absolute arse of a man hands his notice in at work. We've had what I can only describe as a wanker working with us for a few years, he's leaving in December and I am so happy. He is apparently hanging on till then for a Christmas bonus which I've just been told is going to be shared between me and a few of the young lads I work with. Karma.

[So… Howard Philips]

When an absolute arse of a man hands his notice in at work. We've had what I can only describe as a wanker working with us for a few years, he's leaving in December and I am so happy. He is apparently hanging on till then for a Christmas bonus which I've just been told is going to be shared between me and a few of the young lads I work with. Karma.

So the wanker will miss out on the bonus.

That's what I call a bonus.

[BlackandWhitePaul]

Seeing street art, if done well makes me feel happy.

I came across this earlier and think it's great.

https://www.theguardian.com/cities/gallery/2017/jun/15/beirut-bike-street-art-chain-effect-in-pictures

[Nitramdorf]

So the wanker will miss out on the bonus.

That's what I call a bonus.

Yes, he's in for a shock, couldn't happen to a nicer bloke. We have all been working our tits off for months now, doing roughly 70 hours a week, he has decided that 50 hours is enough for him. I loathe him, have had to restrain myself a few times from beating his lips off. Have even been told by the girls in the office that he wants that to happen so he can try to get some money out of it. I may even hate him more than I do Mourinho.

I like little victories, the morale in our factory has gone up just from knowing he's going. Yippee.

[paulrazor]

50 hours is enough in fairness but there seems to be more to it.

[God's Left Peg]

50 hours is enough in fairness but there seems to be more to it.

Was thinking the same...

[Nitramdorf]

50 hours is enough in fairness but there seems to be more to it.

Oh theres much more to it, just that we are here till 8 or 9 oclock in the evening and hes at home with his feet up watching telly. Ignorant to the fact his job would be on the line if quotas aren't fulfilled. Anyway, bollocks to him, hes a 50yo man whos just moved into his daughters spare room and is about to take a job delivering pizzas apparently.

I'm still happy as well, which is getting rarer these days.

[paulrazor]

Oh theres much more to it, just that we are here till 8 or 9 oclock in the evening and hes at home with his feet up watching telly. Ignorant to the fact his job would be on the line if quotas aren't fulfilled. Anyway, bollocks to him, hes a 50yo man whos just moved into his daughters spare room and is about to take a job delivering pizzas apparently.

I'm still happy as well, which is getting rarer these days.

used to do that job myself though it was a top up to my normal wage

50 hours is enough but i can see why people wont see it like that when in the same job they are working 70 hours

he does sound like a dick

[rob1966]

When one of your software bugs actually saves your company money 

[rob1966]

Watching my youngest start to grow as a footballer and start to deal with losing better and just enjoy his games more. He's really getting pleasure out of going now and it's great to see.

[The Bournemouth Red]

Yes, he's in for a shock, couldn't happen to a nicer bloke. We have all been working our tits off for months now, doing roughly 70 hours a week, he has decided that 50 hours is enough for him. I loathe him, have had to restrain myself a few times from beating his lips off. Have even been told by the girls in the office that he wants that to happen so he can try to get some money out of it. I may even hate him more than I do Mourinho.

I like little victories, the morale in our factory has gone up just from knowing he's going. Yippee.

Make sure you all go for a pint when he leaves with his share of the bonus!

[Nitramdorf]

Make sure you all go for a pint when he leaves with his share of the bonus!

Thanks mate  pub down the end of the road from our factory. I may skip down there

[paulrazor]

Salah

[rowan_d]

Watching buzzards flying around

[CraigDS]

When you’re in a queue of traffic moving slowly and the guy behind is driving 1cm off your bumper, so you stop to let out a load of cars from a side street and watch the guy behind get madder and madder with each one you let out 

[Medellin]

Good friend of mine reinstated back in his job today after 4 months of bollocks after a wrongful dismissal.
Well in lad & fuck you to the arsehole who got all high & mighty shooting from the hip and fucking up big time in the process.

[Slightly Less Mediocre Baron Bennekov]

When you’re in a queue of traffic moving slowly and the guy behind is driving 1cm off your bumper, so you stop to let out a load of cars from a side street and watch the guy behind get madder and madder with each one you let out 

Classic!!

[rob1966]

Watching buzzards flying around

One of the things I love about being on motorways is seeing buzzards flying about hunting.

When you’re in a queue of traffic moving slowly and the guy behind is driving 1cm off your bumper, so you stop to let out a load of cars from a side street and watch the guy behind get madder and madder with each one you let out 

[Keith Lard]

Pottering around in the garden - wish I did it more. Gives me a lot of peace and calm.

[So… Howard Philips]

Pottering around in the garden - wish I did it more. Gives me a lot of peace and calm.

Bit cold this time of year though. Invest in some long johns.

[BlackandWhitePaul]

Bit cold this time of year though. Invest in some long johns.

I've started to wear those under my jeans and what a massive difference it makes.

[Andy Hunter]

My birthday  #HappyHunting