Author Topic: The small things in life that make you happy (Read 621586 times)

rob1966 · « **Reply #3840 on:** February 25, 2020, 01:50:05 pm »

Quote from: The Bournemouth Red on February 25, 2020, 01:07:07 pm

Just down the road, a good Southern lass as well!

She is too, born in Poole Hospital. His eldest is from up north and his other 3 all Bournemouth born and bred - lives on Castledean Park

ToneLa · « **Reply #3841 on:** February 25, 2020, 01:54:52 pm »

It being deadline day for the month in work, being trusted with important stuff needing sorting ASAP, and sorting it myself within an hour being called "very, very good" by the positive manager (there is a negative one who's never happy but he can do one)

Been a bit miserable in work lately but I came through bigtime today and it feels good

reddebs · « **Reply #3842 on:** February 25, 2020, 04:52:05 pm »

Paul leaving me a new playlist playing with some banging tunes.

Like this one https://youtu.be/2vIMNUqvBHA

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Mumm-Ra · « **Reply #3843 on:** February 25, 2020, 06:28:33 pm »

Quote from: reddebs on February 25, 2020, 04:52:05 pm

Paul leaving me a new playlist playing with some banging tunes.

Like this one https://youtu.be/2vIMNUqvBHA

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Long time since I've heard some trance! Got me with the Vicks and some glow sticks in the office here

reddebs · « **Reply #3844 on:** February 25, 2020, 07:25:36 pm »

Quote from: Mumm-Ra on February 25, 2020, 06:28:33 pm

Long time since I've heard some trance! Got me with the Vicks and some glow sticks in the office here

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CraigDS · « **Reply #3845 on:** February 27, 2020, 01:00:49 pm »

A glass of freezing cold milk.

CraigDS · « **Reply #3846 on:** March 5, 2020, 12:22:50 pm »

Internet is down for the whole building...so I’ve gone the pub to steal theirs

The Bournemouth Red · « **Reply #3847 on:** March 5, 2020, 09:16:42 pm »

Quote from: Craig 🤔 on March 5, 2020, 12:22:50 pm

Internet is down for the whole building...so I’ve gone the pub to steal theirs

Happened at my place, Virgin Media down so not able to work until 12.30.

It was great to be able to sit and talk crap with my work friends with no pressure.

Redwhiteandnotblue · « **Reply #3848 on:** March 5, 2020, 10:10:38 pm »

Getting a friend who's in assisted living a new TV off fb marketplace. He's a marines/ghurkas veteran but had a stroke a few years ago so doesn't go out much at all as a result so the TV is his life. His old set packed up 2 weeks ago, and he's been staring at the walls since... Great to see a smile on his face.

So… Howard Philips · « **Reply #3849 on:** March 5, 2020, 10:41:16 pm »

Quote from: Redwhiteandnotblue on March 5, 2020, 10:10:38 pm

Getting a friend who's in assisted living a new TV off fb marketplace. He's a marines/ghurkas veteran but had a stroke a few years ago so doesn't go out much at all as a result so the TV is his life. His old set packed up 2 weeks ago, and he's been staring at the walls since... Great to see a smile on his face.

A friend of a friend who had a stroke a few years ago has recently bought an Alexa which has really improved his life.

Statto Red · « **Reply #3850 on:** March 6, 2020, 03:21:24 am »

When you look at the hourly weather forecast, & you see the symbol for the sun getting longer & longer into the day.

paulrazor · « **Reply #3851 on:** March 6, 2020, 08:53:57 am »

seeing the kid grow, and remembering a few nice little things from being young

BlackandWhitePaul · « **Reply #3852 on:** March 6, 2020, 12:01:53 pm »

I have been up since 5.45 and since 6.30 have listened to Mike Oldfield music non stop.

This is currently playing.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJj5KQcsOBg&list=RDQJj5KQcsOBg&start_radio=1&t=1477

reddebs · « **Reply #3853 on:** March 6, 2020, 12:53:00 pm »

First woodpecker of the year heard drilling this morning and there's been a pair of goosander on the river all week [emoji16]

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FlashGordon · « **Reply #3854 on:** March 6, 2020, 12:55:56 pm »

Guinness.

Son of Spion · « **Reply #3855 on:** March 6, 2020, 01:57:19 pm »

Quote from: reddebs on March 6, 2020, 12:53:00 pm

First woodpecker of the year heard drilling this morning and there's been a pair of goosander on the river all week [emoji16]

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Same. We took the dog out in Sefton Park this Tuesday and could hear one of the little headbangers doing his stuff in the trees.

There were absolutely loads of Ring Necked Parakeets about too.

paulrazor · « **Reply #3856 on:** March 6, 2020, 02:17:18 pm »

Quote from: FlashGordon on March 6, 2020, 12:55:56 pm

Guinness.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #3857 on:** March 6, 2020, 02:32:48 pm »

Quote from: Hellrazor on March 6, 2020, 02:17:18 pm

“I’ll have a pint of the black stuff please barman”.

Son of Spion · « **Reply #3858 on:** March 6, 2020, 02:35:59 pm »

Quote from: Hellrazor on March 6, 2020, 02:17:18 pm

That guy on the left is what Solskjaer will look like in a few years.

rowan_d · « **Reply #3859 on:** March 6, 2020, 04:35:42 pm »

Quote from: Sons of pioneerS on March 6, 2020, 01:57:19 pm

Same. We took the dog out in Sefton Park this Tuesday and could hear one of the little headbangers doing his stuff in the trees.

There were absolutely loads of Ring Necked Parakeets about too.

Genuinely thought I was seeing things when I first saw the flock of parakeets flying low above the alley behind the house I used to live in, had no idea that they're actually pretty common in Berkshire these days. Don't seem to be any around where I live now though unfortunately.

reddebs · « **Reply #3860 on:** March 6, 2020, 04:43:03 pm »

Quote from: Sons of pioneerS on March 6, 2020, 01:57:19 pm

Same. We took the dog out in Sefton Park this Tuesday and could hear one of the little headbangers doing his stuff in the trees.

There were absolutely loads of Ring Necked Parakeets about too.

We dont get parrots of any kind round me, it must be an amazing sight.

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FlashGordon · « **Reply #3861 on:** March 6, 2020, 04:46:36 pm »

Quote from: Hellrazor on March 6, 2020, 02:17:18 pm

I thought Kate would've been more of a glass instead of pint type.

BlackandWhitePaul · « **Reply #3862 on:** March 6, 2020, 05:23:55 pm »

Prince William not wearing a wedding ring then?

CraigDS · « **Reply #3863 on:** March 6, 2020, 05:48:27 pm »

Quote from: BlackandWhitePaul on March 6, 2020, 05:23:55 pm

Prince William not wearing a wedding ring then?

Everyone knows you take it off when you go out on the piss.

Son of Spion · « **Reply #3864 on:** March 6, 2020, 11:05:38 pm »

Quote from: reddebs on March 6, 2020, 04:43:03 pm

We dont get parrots of any kind round me, it must be an amazing sight.

It's odd really, but although they are not native birds I sort of take it for granted that I'll see loads of them when we go into the park. You tend to hear them before you see them because they screech a lot and are quite loud.

I was just reading a bit about their population in the UK and it's mostly in the south East of England, but flocks are also present in Liverpool, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Oxford and Manchester.

I almost got a lovely photo of one in the park on Tuesday. There is a small area where Robins, Blue Tits and Great Tits will take food off your hand. We were there feeding the birds and squirrels when a number of parakeets arrived and were feeding out of coconut shells full of seeds in a bush. I was so close to one and reached into my pocket for my camera but he flew off just before I could click the shutter.

Anyway, just seeing and feeding the wildlife really puts a smile on my face. Simple joys are often free, and often the best.

Son of Spion · « **Reply #3865 on:** March 6, 2020, 11:12:22 pm »

Quote from: rowan_d on March 6, 2020, 04:35:42 pm

Genuinely thought I was seeing things when I first saw the flock of parakeets flying low above the alley behind the house I used to live in, had no idea that they're actually pretty common in Berkshire these days. Don't seem to be any around where I live now though unfortunately.

I was just reading that the largest population was thought to have been in the South London suburbs where, until 2007, their main roost was in Esher Rugby Ground. Esher Rugby Club later names it's women's team 'The Parakeets' in their honour.

The RSPB estimate there are 8,600 breeding pairs in the UK, while other scientific counts in 2012 have placed the number at around 32,000 birds.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #3866 on:** March 6, 2020, 11:14:39 pm »

Plenty of parakeets around where I live. Often see the swiping around in groups of 4 or 5. Always brightens up a dull winter day.

Statto Red · « **Reply #3867 on:** March 7, 2020, 06:06:15 am »

Having a walk down the prom from New Brighton to Seacombe yesterday afternoon, stopping for a quick pint at the Egremont Ferry, too early to see the aircraft carrier depart, so got the bus back from Seacombe, & had a few bevvies in my local before home, my local is now £2 a pint for some beers after the refurb.

Off to do the Merseyside challenge later, visit as many stations as possible in the saveaway area, in the given time.

Nobby Reserve · « **Reply #3868 on:** March 9, 2020, 08:34:18 pm »

Getting a question right on Only Connect that the clever people on there couldn't.

liverbloke · « **Reply #3869 on:** March 10, 2020, 10:33:59 am »

Yesterday my little niece - my favourite niece and yeh I know you shouldn't have a favourite - brought me a picture she had coloured in with crayons and coloured pencils of me on my mountain bike...

...sorry I must go there's something in my eye...

Ziltoid · « **Reply #3870 on:** March 10, 2020, 03:27:01 pm »

Quote from: Hellrazor on March 6, 2020, 02:17:18 pm

Gazza looks terrible there; I'm currently reading his autobiography

paulrazor · « **Reply #3871 on:** March 10, 2020, 04:18:41 pm »

Quote from: Ziltoid on March 10, 2020, 03:27:01 pm

Gazza looks terrible there; I'm currently reading his autobiography

thought it was the wealdstone raider

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #3872 on:** March 10, 2020, 04:19:44 pm »

Quote from: Hellrazor on March 10, 2020, 04:18:41 pm

thought it was the wealdstone raider

liverbloke · « **Reply #3873 on:** March 10, 2020, 06:27:00 pm »

Companies that phone you out of the blue and are diverse enough to employ young pleasant guys from India who are more than happy to let you know that your computer has a virus that needs to be made safe over the telephone and that they can help you do this.

They then explain how to download a program to fix this issue. All the time being kind and caring and calling you by your first name and asking if you've had a nice day.

And once I had downloaded the program, the chap was kind enough to help me enter my bank details and instruct me on how to pay the reduced fee of £200 for this service because I paid immediately today.

Now if only all people were like this then the world would be a nicer place to live.

What do you mean this is in the wrong thread?

And no, I'm not being sarcastic - my computer has never been so quick!

Okay, it's full of pop-ups and adverts and my home page is now a porn site but it loads in really quickly so I can't complain.

And yes, it takes a little longer - 3 hours - to fully close down but my mind is at rest now because I've gotten rid of that rotten little virus.

Thank you Ramesh