The Happy Thought Thread Part 4

[heero_yuy]

Originally Posted by Osem

Well I've almost finished my porch and thought it was time for a picture. I'm very happy with the results even though I say so myself. Of course I've learned a few things along the way and would tackle certain aspects differently but I'm a hell of a lot better with a silicone gun now than I ever was before I started this.

Nice work.

Even though the weather's turned cooler still sunny in West Penwith. Posting from a very hot conservatory.

[dilli-theclaw]

One of my talented friends has made me a back cushion and utility thing for my chair. Very nice

[joglynne]

Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw

One of my talented friends has made me a back cushion and utility thing for my chair. Very nice

That looks really useful. Your very own padded, man bag.

[denphone]

Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw

One of my talented friends has made me a back cushion and utility thing for my chair. Very nice

It looks very nice dilli.

[Derek]

First 1/2 Marathon in over a year and managed a 1:47 ish time.

WELL under my 2 hour target and a bit surprising given my almost entire lack of long training runs.

I'll see if I can walk in the morning before I'm totally happy but right now it's looking good for my 16 mile torture session (aka the Southside Six) next month.

[weenie]

Originally Posted by Derek

First 1/2 Marathon in over a year and managed a 1:47 ish time.

WELL under my 2 hour target and a bit surprising given my almost entire lack of long training runs.

I'll see if I can walk in the morning before I'm totally happy but right now it's looking good for my 16 mile torture session (aka the Southside Six) next month.

So pleased you were under your target time, well done.

Decided to get the living room all done for Christmas only problem is that I would like to move the tivo box to the other side of room but the problem is I do not have enough cable. My question is can we do this ourselves or would it be better to get VM in to do it?

[Osem]

Originally Posted by Derek

First 1/2 Marathon in over a year and managed a 1:47 ish time.

WELL under my 2 hour target and a bit surprising given my almost entire lack of long training runs.

I'll see if I can walk in the morning before I'm totally happy but right now it's looking good for my 16 mile torture session (aka the Southside Six) next month.

Did you have a large 'I voted No' sticker on your back?

[dilli-theclaw]

Finally managing to have a chill out day... Just me and wheeler dealers all day

[weenie]

The excitement on Drew's face today when I gave him the deposit for the China 2016 tour as he did not know what his father and I had decided. He has been told that this will be the only school trip he will get. We felt this was a trip of a lifetime for him to have a truly educational and culture experience. I just wish they took the parents LOL as I will never experience the great wall of China, walking through the streets or the Shanghai night boat. The downside is no holiday's for us for the next two years. When I was at school, our school trips if we were lucky was to Stirling Castle or Edinburgh Castle.

[Osem]

Originally Posted by weenie

The excitement on Drew's face today when I gave him the deposit for the China 2016 tour as he did not know what his father and I had decided. He has been told that this will be the only school trip he will get. We felt this was a trip of a lifetime for him to have a truly educational and culture experience. I just wish they took the parents LOL as I will never experience the great wall of China, walking through the streets or the Shanghai night boat. The downside is no holiday's for us for the next two years. When I was at school, our school trips if we were lucky was to Stirling Castle or Edinburgh Castle.

Nice work

Too many people today seem unwilling to make sacrifices for their children and I'm sure your lad will never forget the amazing experience you've given him the opportunity to be a part of.

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Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw

Finally managing to have a chill out day... Just me and wheeler dealers all day

I love that series too. I love to see how Ed China diagnoses and fixes all those problems.

[weenie]

Hope they pick me a nice old folks home when the time comes Osem

[heero_yuy]

Last full day down in Cornwall and the sun's still shining. Couldn't have asked for a better spell of weather considering the time of year Going back home tomorrow, the OH is getting a bit lonesome. I'll have to make it up to him.

There's still a few items on his "i-toy" list I need to get.

[joglynne]

Originally Posted by weenie

The excitement on Drew's face today when I gave him the deposit for the China 2016 tour as he did not know what his father and I had decided. He has been told that this will be the only school trip he will get. We felt this was a trip of a lifetime for him to have a truly educational and culture experience. I just wish they took the parents LOL as I will never experience the great wall of China, walking through the streets or the Shanghai night boat. The downside is no holiday's for us for the next two years. When I was at school, our school trips if we were lucky was to Stirling Castle or Edinburgh Castle.

What a fantastic experience you have gifted to Drew. As Osem says, I too am sure Drew will never forget such an amazing trip and it takes special parents to make such a sacrifice in order to enrich their child's life.

My parents sent me to Paris when I was just 11 and to this day I remember the feeling of awe I had when I stood on the uppermost observation platform of the Eiffel Tower looking out over all those places I had only seen in books prior to the trip. Nor will I forget the feeling of sheer terror I felt climbing back down the spiral staircase then those endless steps to ground level.

[thenry]

My normal postman turned up earlier

[Osem]

Originally Posted by weenie

Hope they pick me a nice old folks home when the time comes Osem

One in China maybe??...