The Happy Thought Thread Part 3 [Archive]

STONEISLAND

24-03-2009, 16:24

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/5850/carz.jpg

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:dozey:

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2009/03/29.jpg (http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=http://www.cargurus.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/volkswagen-tiguan.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.cargurus.com/blog/2009/02/13/car-names-the-good-the-bad-and-thewhat/&usg=__kqFV1Pky7fKqPQYay5-2zpBQgvY=&h=480&w=640&sz=86&hl=en&start=2&tbnid=MVUQMXLd3YyPNM:&tbnh=103&tbnw=137&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dtiguan%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Da ctive%26sa%3DX)

:D

Druchii

24-03-2009, 16:25

:D

Nice, hope you got a good deal ;)

Raistlin

24-03-2009, 16:29

I can see it's a VW, but which model?

STONEISLAND

24-03-2009, 16:33

VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI SE

Cannot wait delivered Friday!!

Raistlin

24-03-2009, 16:34

Nice :tu:

dilli-theclaw

24-03-2009, 19:25

I sent my old DAISY back on Saturday - My nice shiny new DAISY PTX-1 should be here soon.... I hope lol

I've been reading the manual again wow it seems smart.

I didn't realise it can copy a cd onto mp3's on an SD card - whch can be useful for me as I won't need to rip with my pc then :)

Maggy

25-03-2009, 09:17

I've got myself registered with an NHS dentist in my village... :cleader::cleader::cleader:

Unfortunately they aren't handing out any appointments before May...:(

Never mind..being unable to eat much in the meantime may well be beneficial to the waistline...;)

Derek

25-03-2009, 13:24

A week off.

Doing absolutely nothing. No studying, no worrying about work just sitting back chilling and unwinding. :)

dilli-theclaw

25-03-2009, 16:10

DAISY has arrived :)

I am now happy.

Fingy

25-03-2009, 17:38

Ashton & Parsons Infant's Powders... why did I not find these sooner? I now have a happier teething little one. :)

Nugget

25-03-2009, 23:42

Mrs Nug has managed to get us U2 tickets for Wembley on the 15th August - Parents Nug are having the boy, so a weekend in London ahoy! :)

Maggy

25-03-2009, 23:43

Just to say Dilli's new wallpaper is ready..just needs uploading tomorrow perhaps...;)

dilli-theclaw

26-03-2009, 01:35

Hhhhmmm now that sounds nice :) :tu:

dilli-theclaw

26-03-2009, 10:48

Getting the (new - down here we are changing to a single local council) council to change thier minds about what formats they provide my information in.

I got my council and rent benefit letters last week. I phoned to ask for them in Braille or large print.

Of course it got my back up to be told they can't and wouldn't do it!

Anyway one official complaint and speaking to several people there I got the call this morning and now ANYONE who calls can request their info in either of these formats Download Failed (1)

Druchii

26-03-2009, 10:59

dilli-theclaw

26-03-2009, 11:00

Yes - they SHOULD offer it normally, and indeed when it was mid beds I got my paperwork in Braille.

I think they just needed a gentle nudge ;)

dilli-theclaw

26-03-2009, 12:41

I have made a small sample of my screen reader in action for those that were interested ;)

This is also the same voice software on my new DAISY, it's not bad to be honest.

lauzjp

26-03-2009, 12:49

It may sound daft, but I'm happy that Cash Generator has revamped the website/s and each store (http://www.cashgenerator.co.uk/instant-cash-form.aspx?pageid=68&StoreId=1875) is going to have an online prescence (hope it's not run by the same dimwits that run Cex online operations) - presently you can have valuations done online though :tu:

---------- Post added at 12:49 ---------- Previous post was at 12:42 ----------

I have made a small sample of my screen reader in action for those that were interested ;)

This is also the same voice software on my new DAISY, it's not bad to be honest.

Can you change the speed of the voice? It talks a bit too fast for me, I'd have to play it back a few times!

dilli-theclaw

26-03-2009, 12:49

I slowed it down lol - I usually listen about say three times as quick ;)

joglynne

26-03-2009, 12:57

I have made a small sample of my screen reader in action for those that were interested ;)

This is also the same voice software on my new DAISY, it's not bad to be honest.
That sounds very good. I expected it to be a lot more of a synthetic sound if you know what I mean.
It may sound daft, but I'm happy that Cash Generator has revamped the website/s and each store (http://www.cashgenerator.co.uk/instant-cash-form.aspx?pageid=68&StoreId=1875) is going to have an online prescence (hope it's not run by the same dimwits that run Cex online operations) - presently you can have valuations done online though :tu:

I have never been into a Cash Generator store as there aren't any where I go shopping although we do have an old fashioned Pawn Brokers and the jewelry is very tempting.

I have just had a Google and it seems there is a Cash Generator in Salford which isn't too far away so I may go and have a look at what they have in stock.

dilli-theclaw

26-03-2009, 12:58

Is that like cash converters?

I go in there sometimes to get old tech (like a cassette player for example).

It seems a very dodgy place to sell things tho.

lauzjp

26-03-2009, 13:09

Is that like cash converters?

I go in there sometimes to get old tech (like a cassette player for example).

It seems a very dodgy place to sell things tho.

yes it's pretty much the same thing, Luton has one of each but no-one goes in cash converters as it's too expensive :LOL:

Cex is infinately more 'dodgy' and even tiresome if you want to actually buy anything. Have found odd barginous dvd's in both though, especially that our CG has them on 3 for 2 still! :D

Derek

27-03-2009, 11:34

Forgot that Jerry Sadowitz, my favourite comedian of all time was playing tonight at the Glasgow Comedy festival. :(

But managed to grab a couple of tickets today :D

So off for a few drinks in Glasgow and then a good, clean comedy show with no bad language or jokes that are in any way offensive to anyone... oops:

superbiatch

27-03-2009, 12:21

Mrs Nug has managed to get us U2 tickets for Wembley on the 15th August - Parents Nug are having the boy, so a weekend in London ahoy! :)

Wahey, nice 1 :tu: I will require a full report before i see them on 20th ;)

My good news is I've just had my wig cut and i love it! :D

dilli-theclaw

27-03-2009, 12:24

I got my new wallpaper this morning - which is nwo on my phone and my pc ;)

Shame I can't post it lol.

It's very good tho :tu:

Gary L

27-03-2009, 13:55

I got my new wallpaper this morning - which is nwo on my phone and my pc ;)

I remember when we used to put wallpaper on our school books too.

Mr_love_monkey

27-03-2009, 16:24

Hmmmm.... milkshake

Hom3r

27-03-2009, 17:42

Is that like cash converters?

I go in there sometimes to get old tech (like a cassette player for example).

It seems a very dodgy place to sell things tho.

One of those type of places in our town was run by undercover cops, I would often see computer games that where returned to us (we where a software distributer to the shops) in there window.

The funny thing was they had faulty items on them from HMV, the idiots didn't even bother taken them off, lets say they soon lost there job.

Druchii

27-03-2009, 18:45

Has noone told you!? Your cries are all in vain?

Good music, finally! :)

---------- Post added at 19:45 ---------- Previous post was at 19:44 ----------

Holy moocow, i got a silver star too! :D

I'd like to thank my mum, my sister, my girl.....

lauzjp

31-03-2009, 13:41

my (not so old) u600 has been dropped once too often & the camera doesn't like to work much now, so the mda pro https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2009/03/5.jpg is a fab replacement! :D

both of my bosses are a bit obsessed with technology, and one just happened to have a spare phone.. hurrah!

dilli-theclaw

31-03-2009, 13:45

MMmmm nice :)

My contract is up at the end of this month, no idea waht phone i'm going to see if I can get yet.

lauzjp

31-03-2009, 14:37

shame it's sitting at the shop on charge atm!

Very convienient (?) that, JT! :LOL: loads of super phones coming out in april. ;)

pedantic

31-03-2009, 22:19

Just replaced my old pc speakers with some Logitech Z-4 (http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/product/284530/LOGITECH-Z-4-2.1-SPEAKERS-SYSTEM/tab/reviews#reviews) only £40, so a budget system. I'm quite impressed with it though, it packs a decent punch for a relatively small amount of money. Threw some Guns N' Roses, Oasis and Nirvana at it, and it sounds quite impressive. My MP3's have been given a new lease of life. :)

dilli-theclaw

01-04-2009, 19:17

Well hot on the heels of my new home DAISY player. My IT group have just bought me one of these portable ones :)

http://onlineshop.rnib.org.uk/display_item.asp?n=11&c=82&sc=301&id=3652&it=1&l=3&d=0

Maggy

01-04-2009, 19:35

Well hot on the heels of my new home DAISY player. My IT group have just bought me one of these portable ones :)

http://onlineshop.rnib.org.uk/display_item.asp?n=11&c=82&sc=301&id=3652&it=1&l=3&d=0

Nice! :)

Russ

02-04-2009, 10:25

Found out today that the helicopter that went down in the North Sea should have been carrying my old best mate from school. It was his shift and on its way to the oil rig he worked on . All crew onboard died in the crash.

But the day before he swapped shifts as he had other things to do.

zing_deleted

02-04-2009, 10:31

Russ

02-04-2009, 10:34

Not his time. I take it the guy he swapped shifts with died in the crash?

I should think so - not managed to speak to him yet as he lives in California now and we tend to catch up every few months or so on facebook but I speak to his sister a lot, she was going nuts yesterday until she heard from him. She said he was talking to the other guys on his shift in the morning before the chopper took off.

Obviously this is good for us but devastating for the families of the crew.

zing_deleted

02-04-2009, 10:39

Mad how a simple decision can change everything. Reminds me of the plane crash Buddy Holly died on. Richie Valens died on that plane and he won the seat on a toss of a coin

dilli-theclaw

02-04-2009, 15:30

shame it's sitting at the shop on charge atm!

Very convienient (?) that, JT! :LOL: loads of super phones coming out in april. ;)Well, they called this afternoon and are sending me out a Nokia 5800. With nuance talks pre-installed on it apprently.

superbiatch

03-04-2009, 15:19

From 4pm today, I'm on holiday for 10 whole days :D

Wish I'd booked something now...... but there's plenty to be doing.

Peter_

03-04-2009, 16:41

From 4pm today, I'm on holiday for 10 whole days :D

Wish I'd booked something now...... but there's plenty to be doing.
You would be surrounded by kids probably if you went away

Halcyon

03-04-2009, 16:51

I'm on holiday!!!! And it is sunny outside.

Can't afford to go anywhere abroad but looking forward to Lonodn next week and catching up on sleep.

superbiatch

03-04-2009, 23:46

You would be surrounded by kids probably if you went away

Yup, so i'm going to enjoy the grand national tomorrow, the liverpool game and then get stuck into removing woodchip from hall, stairs and landing at a mates - why do i do this to myself?! :confused:

lauzjp

04-04-2009, 09:10

Well, they called this afternoon and are sending me out a Nokia 5800. With nuance talks pre-installed on it apprently.

ooh, very nice JT! :tu:

Maggy

04-04-2009, 11:16

I'm going away for Easter..to wet and rainy Wales.:erm:

It snowed last year.It had better not do it again this year.:mad:

Hugh

04-04-2009, 11:49

Had yesterday off, so did all my normal Saturday stuff yesterday; taken Monday off, so looooong weekend, followed by a short week (Good Friday and the following week off).

My daughter comes back from Uni today for good (give or take a few days down there over the next three months for final exams and to hand in her dissertation) - the three years have flown past, which good, but worrying at the same time.

Halcyon

04-04-2009, 12:05

I'm going away for Easter..to wet and rainy Wales.:erm:

It snowed last year.It had better not do it again this year.:mad:

When the sun is out Wales can be lovely.
I've stayed in North Wales near Nefyn and there are some lovely little beach coves as well as the mountains in the back.
I hope you have a good holiday.

Maggy

04-04-2009, 12:52

When the sun is out Wales can be lovely.
I've stayed in North Wales near Nefyn and there are some lovely little beach coves as well as the mountains in the back.
I hope you have a good holiday.

I know..been going to Wales for Easter for years...when the sun is out and it's NOT raining it's beautiful..

Was looking forward to some Welsh lamb but this stupid mouth trouble means I'll probably be on soup instead.

Sir John Luke

04-04-2009, 12:54

I know..been going to Wales for Easter for years...when the sun is out and it's NOT raining it's beautiful..

Was looking forward to some Welsh lamb but this stupid mouth trouble means I'll probably be on soup instead.

http://www.celtnet.org.uk/recipes/cym/fetch-recipe.php?rid=cawl-cig-oen

:)

Fingy

04-04-2009, 19:40

Managed to chase off 3 young lads who were just about to break into my neighbours.

lauzjp

04-04-2009, 19:44

well done Fingy! :tu:

Mr_love_monkey

04-04-2009, 21:21

my 26 inch tft arrived this morning, and is now connected up :)

homealone

04-04-2009, 22:03

We got my mum a bird feeder for Mothering Sunday, designed to hold thistle seeds & supposed to attract birds like Goldfinches. She phoned the other day to say that she had seen a pair of Goldfinches at the feeder.

- she was dead chuffed because she had never seen any 'for real' before :)

Maggy

04-04-2009, 23:00

Aha..two days of antibiotics, soup and mashed potatoes and my mouth is feeling better.

I think I will be Download Failed (1)for Easter after all..

Maggy

05-04-2009, 11:34

Solid food this morning..see how I manage a bit of roast chicken later...

lauzjp

05-04-2009, 16:30

Luton won some cup thing :D

dilli-theclaw

05-04-2009, 16:52

I had a great time at the Park with Peter - now if I'd remembered my card reader (I'm house sitting at my dad;s) I could have posted a picture ;)

Maggy

05-04-2009, 18:16

Solid food this morning..see how I manage a bit of roast chicken later...

Managed very well indeed...:)

MadGamer

05-04-2009, 18:22

Luton won some cup thing :D Johnstons Paint Trophy :D

Hom3r

05-04-2009, 19:49

Aha..two days of antibiotics, soup and mashed potatoes and my mouth is feeling better.

I think I will be Download Failed (1)for Easter after all..

Thats good to hear.

Heres an option 'potato cheese cakes'

Get some mash spuds and add some flour (enough to bind but not to make to doughy) add some grated cheese.

Roll into balls and flaten (about 3-4" across) and fry both sides until golden brown. (I fry in oil after bacon has been cooked)

They should be soft and not to much like a cake.

Maggy

06-04-2009, 01:44

Thats good to hear.

Heres an option 'potato cheese cakes'

Get some mash spuds and add some flour (enough to bind but not to make to doughy) add some grated cheese.

Roll into balls and flaten (about 3-4" across) and fry both sides until golden brown. (I fry in oil after bacon has been cooked)

They should be soft and not to much like a cake.

Had roast chicken, potatoes and veg with lashings of gravy.only a little pain involved and hopefully will be diminished even further as I get through the rest of the antibiotics.

MadGamer

06-04-2009, 14:20

Booked my first Drum lesson :D . If I like it then I will be purchasing this: http://www.soundattak.co.uk/productdetail.asp?ID=2919&sectID=93&catID=97&parentID=86&sort=

Maggy

06-04-2009, 16:33

Makes note..Avoid Essex for the foreseeable future...

:jk::LOL:

Hugh

06-04-2009, 18:04

Makes note..Avoid Essex for the foreseeable future...

:jk::LOL:

And your point is?

;)

dilli-theclaw

06-04-2009, 19:45

OOOhhhh my mini DAISY player has been despatched :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g54Y8kdrsHk

Looks a bit retro lol but who cares as long as it works.

Hom3r

06-04-2009, 20:28

My Samsung NC10 has be given 4G's on the Gadget Show, beating the Acer One & Asus Eee:)

Oh yes I've accually bought some thing that they says the Best. :)

dilli-theclaw

06-04-2009, 20:45

HHHmmm my other happy thought of the day - I wanna joiin the arny and be a sniper.

DDA and all that :)

Fingy

07-04-2009, 22:16

I've survived 2 days back at work after maternity leave... and my son couldn't care less that I am not there as long as he has his nanny and granda to play with. :)

superbiatch

08-04-2009, 15:16

I've jut received a rather nice settlement offer from my solicitor for a car accident I was involved with last September. Not long finished treatment either, now do i accept or not? Phone call to solicitor me thinks :)

Peter_

08-04-2009, 19:41

Hugh

08-04-2009, 22:06

Leeds Carnegie just beat Manchester 104-0.

16 tries, 12 conversions.

superbiatch

08-04-2009, 23:20

If it covers everything then go with it and possibly get a season ticket to see the boys.:D

I've been on the waiting list since i was 17! I'm basically waiting for people to kick the bucket - no chance yet tho :D

Peter_

08-04-2009, 23:25

I've been on the waiting list since i was 17! I'm basically waiting for people to kick the bucket - no chance yet tho :D
That is a long wait, have you seen my post in the hillsborough thread.
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/34771761-post21.html

superbiatch

08-04-2009, 23:29

That is a long wait, have you seen my post in the hillsborough thread.
http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/34771761-post21.html

Yes, have seen it so will be watching :) Its nice that its getting so much recognition from the rest of the country, heart warming :tu:

MadGamer

09-04-2009, 13:12

Well I had my first drum lesson and thought it was really good, so im just waiting to buy my drum kit now :D

kingbuxton

09-04-2009, 22:39

WOO HOO - Four day weekend

Peter_

09-04-2009, 22:40

Well I had my first drum lesson and thought it was really good, so im just waiting to buy my drum kit now :D
I am glad that I am not your neighbour:D

homealone

09-04-2009, 22:44

so im just waiting to buy my drum kit now :D

in the meantime

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=221668&C=AffilWin89477&T=41513_

Tinky

10-04-2009, 09:09

New microwave woooh...............now how to work it :erm::shrug:

dilli-theclaw

10-04-2009, 09:10

Nice :)

Hugh

10-04-2009, 09:57

Woo Hoo - 10 day weekend. :D

Halcyon

10-04-2009, 11:24

Easter weekend = Royksopp concert tomorrow = Chocolate eggs = Eggcelent!

lauzjp

11-04-2009, 19:09

found some gems in Cex; my name is earl season 3; Anton happy. :) & björk - greatest hits dvd. me happy! :D

Halcyon

12-04-2009, 18:12

Just come back from London after shopping, seeing Royksopp live last night and then doing the London sights this morning.
Excellent trip and Royksopp were briliant!

dilli-theclaw

12-04-2009, 18:42

Well I WAS going to sy being able to read the top line on the chart in my eye test last week... Before the optician told me he had to pull out a special letter for me to read which is much larger than the normal top line and that my vision had in fact got worsem not better since last time.

Ah well. I wanted new glasses anyway lol

Hugh

12-04-2009, 21:23

Just been out for a nice meal with my wife and daughter (son is off on a Rugby tour in Edinburgh).

Good food, nice large glass of shiraz, coffee and amaretto, and now for a very large digestif.........

Mr_love_monkey

12-04-2009, 22:58

a very large digestif.........

Is that to dunk in your coffee?

Hugh

13-04-2009, 12:31

Just found a reasonably priced automatic watch winder (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0016MMVU8/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=) on Amazon, for under £30.

zing_deleted

13-04-2009, 12:47

Just found a reasonably priced automatic watch winder (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0016MMVU8/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=) on Amazon, for under £30.

That is seriously slack. You link says £49.99

edited followed the lower link for other traders

Hugh

13-04-2009, 14:57

That is seriously slack. You link says £49.99

edited followed the lower link for other traders

Well, I'm buying the £29.50 one (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B0016MMVU8/ref=dp_olp_1) (plus postage).;)

zing_deleted

13-04-2009, 15:00

Well, I'm buying the £29.50 one (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B0016MMVU8/ref=dp_olp_1) (plus postage).;)

Still slack having a machine to wind your watch whats next a maid to wipe your.a.a..a...nose ;)

Hugh

13-04-2009, 15:54

Still slack having a machine to wind your watch whats next a maid to wipe your.a.a..a...nose ;)

Sorry, I should have clarified - for my 50th birthday, I bought myself a nice watch
Download Failed (1)

Only challenge is that if you don't wear it all the time, it needs 40-50 winds per day - purchasing the auto winder takes the faff out of it, and if I go away for the week-end without it, or wear one of my other watches for a day or two, it unwinds.

Also, I am inveterately lazy. :D

zing_deleted

13-04-2009, 16:03

Fair play mate :)

Peter_

13-04-2009, 16:43

Sorry, I should have clarified - for my 50th birthday, I bought myself a nice watch
http://www.thediamondjeweller.co.uk/catalogue/1467/images/6645.01.jpg?1239634314

Only challenge is that if you don't wear it all the time, it needs 40-50 winds per day - purchasing the auto winder takes the faff out of it, and if I go away for the week-end without it, or wear one of my other watches for a day or two, it unwinds.

Also, I am inveterately lazy. :D
Should have got one with an auto winder so every time you move your wrist up and down.........................http://smileyshut.com/smileys/new/Laughing/lol-049.gif (http://smileyshut.com)

Hugh

13-04-2009, 16:54

You have me confused with some of the other posters....;)

Anyhoo, it is an automatic, and I wear it on my left wrist (and I am right handed).:D

Peter_

13-04-2009, 17:10

You have me confused with some of the other posters....;)

Anyhoo, it is an automatic, and I wear it on my left wrist (and I am right handed).:D
So when you wave with that hand you can quickly wind it up.http://smileyshut.com/smileys/new/Winks/big-wink.gif (http://smileyshut.com)

Maggy

14-04-2009, 13:44

Well that was the sunniest Easter I've had in Wales for

well to be honest it's the ONLY sunny Easter I've had in Wales.;) :D

zing_deleted

14-04-2009, 15:08

when I was a kid we often went to Barmouth at Easter as well as the summer . Although I can remember rain at least one day every holiday I can also remember a lot of sun. We would have only gone at Easter if the forecast was good so we must have caught some good weather

lauzjp

14-04-2009, 15:51

when I was a kid we often went to Barmouth <snip>

:erm: that's a very unfortunately named place - do they get a lot of louts or is it a sweet little town?

got my first dvd today from lovefilm - signed up again after finding a code for a(nother) 90 day trial :D

Raistlin

14-04-2009, 18:08

The certificate from my exam (http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/22/33608444-the-happy-thought-thread-part-2-a-page-357.html#post34749916) turned up today, and very nice it is too - all I need now is a nice frame to put it in :)

dilli-theclaw

14-04-2009, 18:09

Good stuff :)

lauzjp

15-04-2009, 19:06

:hyper: hmv sale! csi dvd's for £5.99 amongst other things :D

dilli-theclaw

15-04-2009, 19:39

My rather fancy portable DAISY has arrived ;)

Expect pictures and may be a sound sample when I've sussed it out ;)

lauzjp

15-04-2009, 19:57

cool, glad to hear that you got another daisy :tu:

Halcyon

15-04-2009, 20:43

Cool. I hope this one works well for you.

dilli-theclaw

15-04-2009, 20:49

Unlike the typical male, I am actually reading the manual lol ;)

MadGamer

15-04-2009, 21:10

I'm getting my Drum Kit tomorrow, yay

Peter_

15-04-2009, 21:53

I'm getting my Drum Kit tomorrow, yay
Have you warned the neighbours and bought them ear plugs.:p:

MadGamer

15-04-2009, 23:17

Have you warned the neighbours and bought them ear plugs.:p: House is detached. But my neighbour has a drum kit and his parents have had to buy mats to put underneath the kit because of the noise. Which is a wise move IMO

homealone

15-04-2009, 23:24

House is detached. But my neighbour has a drum kit and his parents have had to buy mats to put underneath the kit because of the noise. Which is a wise move IMO

better putting practice pads on top of the drums, imo

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BOSTON-DRUM-KIT-PRACTICE-PADS%2fSILENCER-PADS--%27NEW%27_W0QQitemZ400038580707QQcmdZViewItem

http://www.dv247.com/invt/39155/

for example ..

Peter_

15-04-2009, 23:24

House is detached. But my neighbour has a drum kit and his parents have had to buy mats to put underneath the kit because of the noise. Which is a wise move IMO
Have you asked where to get said mats from.

MadGamer

16-04-2009, 00:21

Have you asked where to get said mats from.
They got them from the same place. Thats what they told me anyway

Cobbydaler

17-04-2009, 21:44

Booked a long weekend at a rather nice B&B...

http://www.westcoates.co.uk/index.htm

Can thoroughly recommend this (http://www.sawdays.co.uk/) site for special places to stay...

homealone

17-04-2009, 21:52

Booked a long weekend at a rather nice B&B...

http://www.westcoates.co.uk/index.htm

Can thoroughly recommend this (http://www.sawdays.co.uk/) site for special places to stay...

looks fantastic - I fancy a go at the cooking school :)

- thanks for the 'special places' link, also - bookmarked :tu:

Cobbydaler

17-04-2009, 22:04

He also has a site for self catering places...

http://www.special-escapes.co.uk/

homealone

17-04-2009, 23:23

He also has a site for self catering places...

http://www.special-escapes.co.uk/
another great link - thanks :tu:

Tinky

18-04-2009, 08:14

My rather fancy portable DAISY has arrived ;)

Expect pictures and may be a sound sample when I've sussed it out ;)

Have you worked out how to use it yet Dilli? Look forward to seeing the pictures........

Booked a long weekend at a rather nice B&B...

http://www.westcoates.co.uk/index.htm

Can thoroughly recommend this (http://www.sawdays.co.uk/) site for special places to stay...

I am so envious Cobby, looks a lovely place, have a fabulous time.

My happy thought, I am on the home stretch now with my decorating. Should be able to start papering on Monday, if all goes well this weekend. It's taken me 3 weeks of scraping to get the Artex off, but it's going to be worth it. :):):)

dilli-theclaw

18-04-2009, 09:31

Have you worked out how to use it yet Dilli? Look forward to seeing the pictures........

Here is a picture of it :)

...and something else I found outside this morning. I want one lol

lauzjp

18-04-2009, 09:37

aw, kitty!

and wow, that's a nifty gadget. :)

Tinky

18-04-2009, 09:47

Here is a picture of it :)

...and something else I found outside this morning. I want one lol

Nice pictures Dilli, I'm not going to ask what you want lol!!!!

lauzjp

18-04-2009, 18:18

omg, I won on a horse again :hyper:

Tinky

18-04-2009, 18:50

omg, I won on a horse again :hyper:

You seem to be on a winning streak Laura, long may it last!

Thankfully I am not a chocolate/sweet/biscuit/cake/dessert person normally. But this Easter for some reason I had the urge to buy myself some chocolate. But I resisted.:angel: However fate stepped in because, unknown to me I had won a box of chocolates in our club's raffle.:):):)

MadGamer

18-04-2009, 22:15

I successfully sold Rock Band for £79 on eBay. I thought that I was going to be stuck with it

zing_deleted

20-04-2009, 13:12

Big :tu: to Sony UK. Asked a question online about the 3 year warranty they are giving free with tvs (Bought a Bravia 40") Expected an email back on this issue but was surprised as hell when they called my mobile to give me the information I required . Unusual in this day and age to get good CS

dilli-theclaw

20-04-2009, 14:19

It is nice when things go right. :tu:

My happy thought.

Um. Peters still here :) He just led me on a nice walk.

MadGamer

20-04-2009, 19:14

Went to the GP's today to see the diabetic nurse, and my blood sugar is running at 6 which is great

Peter_

20-04-2009, 20:01

Went to the GP's today to see the diabetic nurse, and my blood sugar is running at 6 which is great
Well done;)

superbiatch

22-04-2009, 13:45

Seen as I'm stuck at home today (sick), i thought i'd be a bit productive (although now i'm feeling rather tired again :()

Anyhow, I sorted through my wardrobe and binned a load of old clothes, shoes and handbags. I now only have 23 pairs of shoes and 17 handbags - lots of room for new ones now :D

Raistlin

22-04-2009, 13:48

The sun is shining, and I'm reading a white paper entitled "Hacking in Physically Addressable Memory".....how much better could the day get?

:D

zing_deleted

22-04-2009, 15:12

Just installed SPB mobile shell 3 onto my Omnia and ive tried skins and themes before and been disapointed but this one is really good :)

Maggy

22-04-2009, 17:21

Well got my caftan for the 60s party...nicely garish it is too.:D

lauzjp

22-04-2009, 18:17

finally got an email back from my brother in Trinidad - typically far too busy to email his little sister :rolleyes: he'd only been at the Americans summit thingy! :)

dilli-theclaw

22-04-2009, 22:52

HHHmmm - Just been offered six months free music lessons. I'm going to have to think about that.

She teaches others with sight problems too.

pedantic

24-04-2009, 00:16

Nurses. :naughty:

Maggy

25-04-2009, 11:19

Got taken out to dinner last night..it made a change from a take-away on a Friday night.:D

dilli-theclaw

25-04-2009, 11:20

Got taken out to dinner last night..it made a change from a take-away on a Friday night.:DNice :tu:

I'm planning a night out for Natalie who is returning fro SA today :)

zing_deleted

29-04-2009, 18:48

Really happy with my media centre pc. Took a failed 4670 back today and got a 3850 with an aftermarket cooler for an extra quid so I am happy with that. Installed it all and had to do some mods to the media case to get everything in because had to get a modular psu which was to big but success there too:)

Nice 1080 :1920 gaming (not playing new games just stuff like Fifa 09, Flatout Ultimate Carnage,Hawk(untested at this spec may have to play lower res) Tigar Woods and a few other racing games and rule the world build a world games)

Wireless Keyboard and Mouse and a wireless gaming pad so alls good

Also ordered a Blu RAy rom/ DVDRW for 57 quid ships with Power dvd Blu ray edition so by end of

Maggy

29-04-2009, 19:19

Finally feeling better..and a day off tomorrow.

homealone

29-04-2009, 20:04

Finally feeling better..and a day off tomorrow.

good to hear :tu:

If all goes to plan it looks like my job may take me out to Thailand & Indonesia in a few weeks time, which should be interesting :)

- only problem is the vaccinations I'll need before going :disturbd:

Maggy

29-04-2009, 20:06

Druchii

29-04-2009, 21:37

Just used Gparted on my unbacked-up WinXP partition... Freed up 100Gb to play with.

It worked, but took 4 hours. Now, my firewall doesn't work! Eeek!

homealone

29-04-2009, 21:39

take plenty of sunscreen as well.:erm:

I hope I need some - the chances are I'll just see the inside of the airports, the hotels, the taxis & the factories I'll be visiting - but I'll take any opportunity for sightseeing that turns up, of course :)

- like last week I was up in Scotland & had time to visit Findhorn Bay - lovely place.

punky

29-04-2009, 21:41

good to hear :tu:

If all goes to plan it looks like my job may take me out to Thailand & Indonesia in a few weeks time, which should be interesting :)

- only problem is the vaccinations I'll need before going :disturbd:

Excellent! Unfortunately, you've just missed the Thai New Year which is supposed to be fantastic. On the other hand, you've also just missed an attempted coup so... :)

homealone

29-04-2009, 21:53

Excellent! Unfortunately, you've just missed the Thai New Year which is supposed to be fantastic. On the other hand, you've also just missed an attempted coup so... :)

I have to admit a little apprehension at going to such a volatile part of the world, I wouldn't want to miss the opportunity because of what 'might' happen - and at the same time I realise what actually does may be totally outside my control....

- common sense of avoiding crowds, dodgy bars & keeping everything important locked in the Hotel safe should help, though :)

punky

29-04-2009, 22:18

I have to admit a little apprehension at going to such a volatile part of the world, I wouldn't want to miss the opportunity because of what 'might' happen - and at the same time I realise what actually does may be totally outside my control....

- common sense of avoiding crowds, dodgy bars & keeping everything important locked in the Hotel safe should help, though :)

I'd definitely go. Its not like Iraq. I'm sure you'll be fine and have a lovely time :)

Mr_love_monkey

29-04-2009, 22:20

- common sense of avoiding [...] dodgy bars

but it's Thailand!

homealone

29-04-2009, 23:05

but it's Thailand!

I don't intend 'Gadding about' ;)

---------- Post added at 23:05 ---------- Previous post was at 23:04 ----------

I'd definitely go. Its not like Iraq. I'm sure you'll be fine and have a lovely time :)

thanks punky - I don't think I get a choice of whether I go, but I do hope to enjoy it :)

Maggy

30-04-2009, 14:33

Found the perfect bag to go with the 'sixties' style caftan.

Where is greencreeper when we need him?

dilli-theclaw

30-04-2009, 18:51

Had a nice day out with my dad :)

homealone

30-04-2009, 19:14

The Somerfield store near where Mrs Gaz works is closing down & they are selling stuff off.

She went in today & got a few things, including a 3 litre box of red wine for me.

On coming out she checked the bill because it was so low - and noticed the 3 litres of wine had cost £3.64 ...

- she went back & got 2 more boxes :tu:

The other good one was the 6 bottles of 'Gallo' Cabernet Sauvignon for £1.99 a bottle - which attracted a £0.78 'multi buy' discount for getting 6 at once :)

- don't expect much sense out of me over the weekend :drunk:

Halcyon

30-04-2009, 21:26

Sounds like you'l be having a great bank holiday :)

Hugh

30-04-2009, 22:16

Sounds like you'l be having a great bank holiday :)
I was going to add "and a memorable one" - but all things considered, probably not....:D

Peter_

30-04-2009, 22:18

homealone

30-04-2009, 22:23

The string vest-wearing, permanently sozzled Gaz is an armchair philosopher, living a life of inebriation in Cleethorpes.

It is consistent, rather than permanent - there is a difference ;)

Peter_

30-04-2009, 22:27

It is consistent, rather than permanent - there is a difference ;)
Rab would have drunk it in the aisles.

Cobbydaler

30-04-2009, 22:31

Off to see The Little Shop of Horrors (http://www.littleshopthemusical.co.uk/) at the Manchester Opera House with Zoe on Saturday :)

homealone

30-04-2009, 22:40

Off to see The Little Shop of Horrors (http://www.littleshopthemusical.co.uk/) at the Manchester Opera House with Zoe on Saturday :)

Clare Buckfield :drool:

Uncle Peter

30-04-2009, 22:54

Off to see Mr Dylan tomorrow at the Echo Arena

Johnny's in the basement mixing up the medicine etc :)

zing_deleted

30-04-2009, 23:01

Off to see Mr Dylan tomorrow at the Echo Arena

Johnny's in the basement mixing up the medicine etc :)

Lol I took a lot of his medicine in the early 90's lol

Uncle Peter

30-04-2009, 23:04

Lol I took a lot of his medicine in the early 90's lol

I would imagine you've worn a bit better than ol' Bob though mate :)

Bet you'd have his cash mind you.

zing_deleted

30-04-2009, 23:06

Oh yeah deffo

homealone

30-04-2009, 23:22

Turkey Machine

01-05-2009, 00:01

ECG today at 9am at the local clinic - I was in the waiting room for a sum total of 30 seconds. I went to get a glass of water when they called me in! Surprised, but fair enough. All over in about 10 minutes, and the nurse chatted about how she'd only had 3 patients in 3 weeks (clinic runs every Thursday) and I was the 4th, and how she'd be having words with the reception manager about it as I'd been waiting a couple weeks. I smiled, cos I'm polite like that. In: 9am. Out: 9.15am. Can't ask for better than that.

Since I had the day off, I went searching for jobs, put a couple calls into the agency I did work for, and should be getting some money back soon since they fudged my hours. Got paid today too! So I started playing Super Mario World, and was determined to do it in one foul swoop. 2.9m on the scoreboard later, and I attack Bowser and complete the damn thing! That'll teach it for wiping my bloody save games! :D

Oh, and one last thing: crumpets. Best food invention to come out of Britain? I can't stop eating the damn things, they taste SO GOOD!!!!! :)

Hugh

01-05-2009, 18:18

Off to get the bus to Headingley, to get outside some* beer.

*by some, I mean lots.....:D

dilli-theclaw

01-05-2009, 18:36

Natalie is on her way up to see me :)

zing_deleted

01-05-2009, 19:26

If the rep system was how it was before the change I would have just got my 7th gold lol :D

joglynne

01-05-2009, 19:54

If the rep system was how it was before the change I would have just got my 7th gold lol :D

All hail King Zing. https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2009/10/7.gif

Well done Zing another well earned star.

lauzjp

01-05-2009, 20:59

'nanna window' on the Chris Moyles show... so funny I had to listen to it again online this evening! it's at about an hour in btw. ;)

xpod

01-05-2009, 21:41

I have to admit a little apprehension at going to such a volatile part of the world, I wouldn't want to miss the opportunity because of what 'might' happen - and at the same time I realise what actually does may be totally outside my control....

I feel like that any time i go home to Edinburgh for the N`Year funnily enough:)

EDIT:Oh......
If the rep system was how it was before the change I would have just got my 7th gold lol

What changed & when?
The reason i ask is i`m sure a load got dumped on me that hadn`t actually been given.

joglynne

01-05-2009, 22:38

<snip>

What changed & when?
The reason i ask is i`m sure a load got dumped on me that hadn`t actually been given.

The Reputation scale was reset on 25-07-2008.

http://www.cableforum.co.uk/board/103/33602472-the-reputation-system-facts-and-figures.html

I'm sure we had a thread discussing it at the time but I can't track it down.

Russ

05-05-2009, 11:17

I love my new laptop. If it was a woman I'd sex it and give it babies.

zing_deleted

05-05-2009, 11:19

I love my new laptop. If it was a woman I'd sex it and give it babies.

Instead all it has is a floppy lmao :)

danielf

05-05-2009, 11:32

I went for my 'travel vaccination consultation' at my local PCT, today - I needed some jabs due to a possible trip to Thailand/Indonesia next month.

The nurse was absolutely excellent, she went through a comprehensive list of advice concerning things like food, water, sunscreen, insect repellent, sexual health, etc - and what to do if any problems arose.

Upshot is I am now up to date with vaccinations against Polio, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Hepatitis A & Typhoid.

- and it was all done under the NHS & didn't cost a penny :tu:

If you do go, and require Malaria prophylaxis I'd avoid taking Lariam, which can have some nasty side effects. I'd insist on Malerone. It's more expensive (£3 a day), but has fewer side effects. Enjoy your trip if you do go. It's a great part of the world, despite the recent troubles :tu:

Tezcatlipoca

05-05-2009, 21:56

Stroopwafels... :drool:

superbiatch

05-05-2009, 22:01

Stroopwafels... :drool:

They are the nicest ever!! Try making a nice cup of strong coffee and put it over the top until its nice and warm - the mutz nutz!!;)

Tezcatlipoca

05-05-2009, 22:04

joglynne

05-05-2009, 22:07

superbiatch

05-05-2009, 22:08

A couple of people from work went to Amsterdam at the weekend & brought some back, so I was stuffing my face with them today. Gorgeous.

Only place I've ever seen them here is in Starbucks. Do you know of anywhere that sells packs?

I first tried them in amsterdam, and then i found out they sold them over here in Aldi of all places! Pack of 10 i think.

The goo in the middle warms up with heat of the coffee - but be warned, you'll end up fat ;)

homealone

05-05-2009, 22:09

If you do go, and require Malaria prophylaxis I'd avoid taking Lariam, which can have some nasty side effects. I'd insist on Malerone. It's more expensive (£3 a day), but has fewer side effects. Enjoy your trip if you do go. It's a great part of the world, despite the recent troubles :tu:

Thanks for that, Dan - cost of medication won't be a problem as I can charge it - I appreciate the advice :tu:

danielf

05-05-2009, 22:13

Thanks for that, Dan - cost of medication won't be a problem as I can charge it - I appreciate the advice :tu:

You may not need any prophylaxis. It's not required for Thailand, and may not be necessary for Indonesia, particularly when sticking to cities.

Nevertheless: linky (http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2002/oct/24/health.lifeandhealth)

Tezcatlipoca

05-05-2009, 22:13

They quite often stock them in Aldi and occasionally in Lidl.

I first tried them in amsterdam, and then i found out they sold them over here in Aldi of all places! Pack of 10 i think.

The goo in the middle warms up with heat of the coffee - but be warned, you'll end up fat ;)

I may have to go to Aldi then :tu: :)

danielf

05-05-2009, 22:14

A couple of people from work went to Amsterdam at the weekend & brought some back, so I was stuffing my face with them today. Gorgeous.

Only place I've ever seen them here is in Starbucks. Do you know of anywhere that sells packs?

http://hollandse-winkel.nl/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=529&language=en

Postage might be a bit high though :)

superbiatch

05-05-2009, 22:16

http://hollandse-winkel.nl/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=529&language=en

Postage might be a bit high though :)

Is that where you buy your dutch cheese from? :drool:

Tezcatlipoca

05-05-2009, 22:16

http://hollandse-winkel.nl/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=529&language=en

Postage might be a bit high though :)

Cheers. Yeah, I think a local supplier may be easier lol.

joglynne

05-05-2009, 22:16

I may have to go to Aldi then :tu: :)

If all else fails you could always get them delivered. :D

http://www.holland-at-home.nl/cereal-sugarlow-syrupwaffles-p-831.html

Tezcatlipoca

05-05-2009, 22:18

Just found this but it's a bit steep lol

http://www.stroopwafelshop.com/

danielf

05-05-2009, 22:18

Is that where you buy your dutch cheese from? :drool:

I've been to that site before, yes :)

superbiatch

05-05-2009, 22:19

If all else fails you could always get them delivered. :D

http://www.holland-at-home.nl/cereal-sugarlow-syrupwaffles-p-831.html

I've had flights cheaper to amsterdam than the postage costs :D

Gary L

05-05-2009, 22:19

Cheers. Yeah, I think a local supplier may be easier lol.

LOL. there's no stigma in going to Aldi. just don't buy the carrier bags. it's a big giveaway to the neighbours :)

superbiatch

05-05-2009, 22:20

I've been to that site before, yes :)

Hmmm, deffo worth a look then. I think i'll be going back before summer is over though so might wait until then. I'll be picking your brains again beforehand :tu:

danielf

05-05-2009, 22:21

If all else fails you could always get them delivered. :D

http://www.holland-at-home.nl/cereal-sugarlow-syrupwaffles-p-831.html

Those are sugar free. Not what you want in a stroopwafel...

homealone

05-05-2009, 22:23

You may not need any prophylaxis. It's not required for Thailand, and may not be necessary for Indonesia, particularly when sticking to cities.

Nevertheless: linky (http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2002/oct/24/health.lifeandhealth)

thanks again - my Boss, who has been out there several times, says he doesn't bother, but it is as well to have the information to hand if I want to choose :)

Tezcatlipoca

05-05-2009, 23:03

LOL. there's no stigma in going to Aldi. just don't buy the carrier bags. it's a big giveaway to the neighbours :)

Heh, don't care about that - I bought my Medion PC in Aldi. It's just a pain in the arse to get to.

Maggy

05-05-2009, 23:22

I first tried them in amsterdam, and then i found out they sold them over here in Aldi of all places! Pack of 10 i think.

The goo in the middle warms up with heat of the coffee - but be warned, you'll end up fat ;)

I find mine in Waitrose..;)

Oh look I've finally found something to be happy about..

Turkey Machine

06-05-2009, 00:15

Stroopwafels... :drool:

Can't beat them with coffee. You sir have just made my night. :)

dilli-theclaw

06-05-2009, 16:35

Natalie is coming up for a whole week shortly :)

OOOOhhhh yeah I'm looking forward to that.

Hugh

06-05-2009, 16:51

My lad passed his driving test this morning (first time of taking it) - chuffed for him (as he's not yet 18).

Raistlin

06-05-2009, 16:52

Finally got Ubuntu 9.04 working with wireless and a fuilly encrypted file system - shame I'm covered in white emulsion though :erm:

.....and no.....the two aren't related ;)

Uncle Peter

06-05-2009, 17:05

Finally got Ubuntu 9.04 working with wireless and a fuilly encrypted file system - shame I'm covered in white emulsion though :erm:

.....and no.....the two aren't related ;)

Blimey, did you have to paint your computer to encrypt it?

bah, spotted the bit at the bottom ;)

Hugh

06-05-2009, 17:07

Blimey, did you have to paint your computer to encrypt it?
"White emulsion" might be a pet name for "man juice"........;)

Uncle Peter

06-05-2009, 17:17

"White emulsion" might be a pet name for "man juice"........;)

...thumbs through Roger's Profanisaurus to verify.

Mark it down as a revision for the next edition.

lauzjp

07-05-2009, 17:39

faulty washing machine collected today, no idea when I'll be getting it back.. :(

but honestly, it is a happy thought that it has finally been collected!

superbiatch

07-05-2009, 17:48

Had a call from my solicitor today, she has a cheque for me :D

Gary L

07-05-2009, 18:19

Had a call from my solicitor today, she has a cheque for me :D

Fancy going to Alton Towers or somewhere?
I'll let you pick as you're paying :)

superbiatch

07-05-2009, 18:21

Fancy going to Alton Towers or somewhere?
I'll let you pick as you're paying :)

How did you know I love the fair??!! As it happens I'm thinking more along the lines of Florida ;)

But you'll have to pay for yourself :p:

Peter_

07-05-2009, 18:24

How did you know I love the fair??!! As it happens I'm thinking more along the lines of Florida ;)

But you'll have to pay for yourself :p:
You could always take Gary L to Gatorland and ..............push!!!!Download Failed (1) (http://www.smileyshut.com)

http://www.gatorland.com/

Gary L

07-05-2009, 18:36

How did you know I love the fair??!! As it happens I'm thinking more along the lines of Florida ;)

But you'll have to pay for yourself :p:

Florida would be nice. cheque wasn't as much as I thought then? ;) :)

---------- Post added at 18:36 ---------- Previous post was at 18:26 ----------

You could always take Gary L to Gatorland and ..............push!!!!

She wouldn't have the heart :)

http://www.cuteaddict.com/images/2007/03/15/sorry.jpg

Hugh

07-05-2009, 20:02

Go on......

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2009/05/70.jpg

You know you want to....

superbiatch

10-05-2009, 00:45

Just left a family party feeling a bit star-struck!

Marco Pierre White was viewing this particular hotel with a view to buying it, I didn't push my luck by asking for a photo but he seemed nice enough :tu:

orangebird

10-05-2009, 01:14

No work for me sunday or monday, yay! first day off since feb :D:D:D

Hom3r

10-05-2009, 14:12

Yesterday my my changed her mind about getting a netbook, so I helped her by a Compaq laptop (as it had a optical drive - lightscribe) with HDMI out.

Today went looking for a case Currys had a nice one but it was £50, PC World had same the one priced up for £34 but should have been £50, so we got it at the cheaper price.

Stuart

10-05-2009, 15:32

I got some good news on Friday. A friend's girlfriend gave birth to a healthy baby boy.

Angua

10-05-2009, 18:23

Daughter got 90/100 for her Grade 2 music exam today (top of all the grade 2 pupils) and got a distinction! https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2009/05/29.gif

dilli-theclaw

10-05-2009, 18:26

I got some good news on Friday. A friend's girlfriend gave birth to a healthy baby boy.
Good stuff :)

---------- Post added at 18:26 ---------- Previous post was at 18:26 ----------

Daughter got 90/100 for her Grade 2 music exam today (top of all the grade 2 pupils) and got a distinction! https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2009/05/29.gifExcellent :tu:

homealone

10-05-2009, 18:30

Daughter got 90/100 for her Grade 2 music exam today (top of all the grade 2 pupils) and got a distinction! https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2009/05/29.gif

Nice one - congratulations to your daughter, you must feel really proud :tu:

Maggy

10-05-2009, 18:51

Slowly getting better.

What ever I had(and no it wasn't swine fever) I wouldn't wish on anyone but a bitter enemy.:(

dilli-theclaw

10-05-2009, 18:51

I am glad you are on the mend. :tu:

Hugh

10-05-2009, 21:02

Just met up (arranged) with an ex-colleague, who I worked with for 5 years, but haven't seen for 15 years (he now lives in Carmel, California).

The two and half hours flew past - must try not to leave it so long next time.

Hom3r

10-05-2009, 21:34

Just remembered a holiday I went on.

We take with us a All in One remote which we setup for the TV in the Caravan, The caravan next to us where watching TV, and I used the remote to change the channel several times, we could see them getting up god we cried with laughter.

Peter_

10-05-2009, 22:16

Hom3r

10-05-2009, 22:29

Please step away from the keyboard and take a tablet and go to bed .............quietly:D:D:D

I add that I had consumed a rather large amount of 100 proof Vodka (50% alcohol) at the time.

Peter_

10-05-2009, 22:38

I add that I had consumed a rather large amount of 100 proof Vodka (50% alcohol) at the time.
So you had the inane giggles syndrome:D:D:D

Hom3r

10-05-2009, 22:45

Oh yes.

The last time I laughed like that was on a recent Simpsons episode, Homer was eating a meal (Bart has a Girlfriend round) Homer saw a fly on his plate, but both hands had food in them, so he slammed his head into the plate.

I laughed so much I ws nearly sick, And I had no Alcohol in my system.

joglynne

11-05-2009, 16:46

homealone

12-05-2009, 21:46

The carriers have just collected the crated up mirror and I am happy. Tired but happy.

I spent some time considering my options in the early hours this morning and the feeling of relief on finishing this piece of work and getting rid of it has reinforced my decision to retire. I think I'm happy about that as well.

respect is due whatever you decide, Jo - especially as 'retirement' in your case can also mean being a bit more choosy about which commissions you take on ;)

For me, sad as it is, the happy thought is that I seem to at last have an internet connection - thanks to the friendly tech who came & swapped out my old modem for a new 256. The old 255 seems to have been bricked since last Thursday, punctuated only by a confusing resurrection during Sunday afternoon, which expired later in the evening with a return to the flashing ready light..

joglynne

12-05-2009, 22:03

respect is due whatever you decide, Jo - especially as 'retirement' in your case can also mean being a bit more choosy about which commissions you take on ;)

You have hit the nail on the proverbial head. No more working from the top of ladders, sitting on scaffolding or bent over like a pretzel. No more tripping over pieces of work. From June I should just be up to my eyes in canvas. Bliss.
For me, sad as it is, the happy thought is that I seem to at last have an internet connection - thanks to the friendly tech who came & swapped out my old modem for a new 256. The old 255 seems to have been bricked since last Thursday, punctuated only by a confusing resurrection during Sunday afternoon, which expired later in the evening with a return to the flashing ready light..

The definition of an optimist is...rather than complain when things go wrong they enjoy the moment when things get better. </inscrutable mode>

homealone

12-05-2009, 22:12

The definition of an optimist is...rather than complain when things go wrong they enjoy the moment when things get better. </inscrutable mode>

- having no connection means not being able to moan about it, then once it is restored there seems no point in moaning about what 'might have been' - life is too short - your inscrutable analysis is apt, it seems - thanks :)

Turkey Machine

13-05-2009, 03:59

I can drive a car without crashing it around a nearly-deserted car park, but the temptation to left-foot brake was far too much. Go on, laugh at me! I'm so used to 2 pedals (the PC sim racer I am) that I almost forgot there was a clutch pedal. Methinks I need some lessons on proper clutch control. :D

lauzjp

13-05-2009, 12:32

after collecting mastheads from The Times - got a £20 gift card for Pizza Express in the post today :D

perfect timing as it's the anniversary of when hubby & I got together this weekend

peanut

13-05-2009, 17:07

After a lengthy (and stressful) battle, I'm now able to keep my middle rate DLA. What a relief.

dilli-theclaw

13-05-2009, 19:14

After a lengthy (and stressful) battle, I'm now able to keep my middle rate DLA. What a relief.Good stuff, I nkow what these people are like ;)

Druchii

15-05-2009, 17:46

Saw a lovely Red Squirrel yesterday at work!

Hugh

15-05-2009, 17:56

In the Hard Rock Cafe at Manchester, before going to the MEN arena.

joglynne

15-05-2009, 18:04

In the Hard Rock Cafe at Manchester, before going to the MEN arena.

Have fun at the concert. :)

MadGamer

16-05-2009, 11:40

bit of a strange one this but here goes, bought a copy of Windows Vista Magazine and got a full version of Ashampoo Powerup 2009. Also they say in the mag that if you click upgrade within the program you can get Ashampoo Power Up 3 for £7.49. Thats 75% off. Price is usually £29.99. So I am VERY happy

Hugh

16-05-2009, 15:30

Have fun at the concert. :)

Didn't particularly want to go (as it wasn't the 80's music that I enjoyed at the time), but my wife did, and as I love her very much (after 23 years), it was as a treat for her.

However, the highlight of the night for me was when Peter Kay came on and joined Rick Astley in a duet of "Never gonna give you up" - hilarious.

Raistlin

16-05-2009, 15:32

Looks like I might finally have gotten a full USB install of Back|Track 3 with persistent changes, with drivers working for my graphics and LAN, and the ability to update applications/code, set up so that it works nicely with my NC10 :)

joglynne

16-05-2009, 15:50

Didn't particularly want to go (as it wasn't the 80's music that I enjoyed at the time), but my wife did, and as I love her very much (after 23 years), it was as a treat for her.

However, the highlight of the night for me was when Peter Kay came on and joined Rick Astley in a duet of "Never gonna give you up" - hilarious.

Well seeing the Peter Kay and Rick Astley duet live would definitely have brightened my night as well. :)

Here's a memento for you. Sorry for the quality but it was the best I could find. :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ygfjjbd_n08

Turkey Machine

17-05-2009, 19:53

Had a fantastic weekend! :)

Loughborough on Saturday with friends - drinks at 4pm, chinese restaurant at 6/6.30pm, then Eurovision round another friends at 8 with more drinks! Got back at about 1 after waiting half an hour for a train at Loughborough station, walked the half-hour from station to my house as quickly as possible through the drunk students queueing at quarter to 1 outside pubs and clubs whilst resisting lashing out at them shouting excitedly "Oh my God, it's Harry Potter!", and came home to roost where I collapsed in a heap on my nice comfy bed!

Today was excellent, despite the God-awful weather at Donington Park. Met up with some friends I'd only ever spoken with online at the Old Hairpin and watched the support races along with a rather damp opening BTCC event. The entire day was riddled with deluges, the first of which got me so wet I stood there like a lemon watching cars go past because there was a point where I couldn't get any wetter! Now I'm home, I'm downing a couple cups of coffee, and having something to eat before racing online tonight. Fun fun! :D

Pia

17-05-2009, 22:37

Having a nice glass of Rose wine after a carp day!!

Although i should mention it's just the one glass, since i recently found out i may be in the family way :eek:. I think that's better off in the moans thread though - given how ill it's made me :sick:

Cobbydaler

17-05-2009, 22:51