Cable Forum - The Happy Thought Thread

Belated congrats Rammy!!!

My happy thoughts, booked to go back to Tenerife beginning of December, but not before I lost some weight. So far 11 kilos lost. Also Sis in law coming down for Christmas/New year....... happy? You bet ;););)

Good work, there'll be nothing left of you at that rate, enjoy your hols to btw

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35806551)

l bet that multi coloured cast is dazzling to the eye dilli.:)

Not to his I bet :)

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35807052)

Just had a clear out of the loft - it's amazing what carp/superfluous stuff you keep up there; going to charity shop (BHF), as they take small electronic goods.

Panasonic HD/DVD recorder
Panasonic DVD player
Matsui DVD player
2 x 19" monitors
Logitech 2.1 speaker system with sub-woofer
Sony radio alarm clock
19 LG LCD TV
Epson printer/scanner

And out of the back bedroom - and old wardrobe and chest of drawers.

Quite a haul...

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35807208)

My sister has just phoned us up to tell us she has got a new full time job.:)

Well done her :tu:

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Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw (Post 35807230)

Back from the eye clinic and it's good news for a change :) - No more deterioration with my eyes due to the diabetes. If I get a transplant soon they will remain stable now :) And he was even more surprised that I have not had any cataract development - which usually happens with the operation I had on my eyes.

Happy days :)

Good news :tu:

nashville

11-11-2015 00:09

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Originally Posted by weenie (Post 35807261)

Thanks Nash. The hospital and social work needs to arrange care before their is any chance of him coming home I think they are hoping to arrange for carers to come in 4 times daily which will be a great help to my Mother in Law. I must admit it's been a really stressful couple of weeks with both sets of parents but we have a good family unit who all muck in, well apart from my sister but she is extremely busy at her work.

Excellent news dilli.

Hope all goes well Weenie

Osem	11-11-2015 09:52

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Originally Posted by Tinky (Post 35806864)

You are right Osem, I can only imagine how difficult life must be for you, Osem Jnr 2 is a very lucky lad indeed to have such caring parents as yourselves. :)

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35806871)

I have friends with a child (well, late teens now) with severe Autism, and their good humour, patience, and love never fail to humble me - I really admire them (and you) for all you do, day in and day out, especially all the stuff others do not see.

But as you say, a night like you had shines a light of hope.

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35806885)

It must be very hard for you both sometimes but l am sure when you see his happy smiling face looking at you sometimes l bet it brings a lump to your throat.

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Originally Posted by weenie (Post 35807131)

I can only imagine how hard it is Osem but Osem #2 is one lucky boy to have such wonderful and lovely parents.

Is Osem Jnr still in love?

Hope you are feeling better Osem as I have not really had time to be on the CF lately as my Mum has been attending hospital quite a bit lately and my Father in Law is in hospital atm so it's been a really busy time for me lately.

Thanks guys. Yes it is hard and the bigger he gets the more difficult it gets (he's 6'2" now, as strong as an ox and has all the hairy bits & somewhat obnoxious traits which accompany boys of his age) but now matter how trying, there's never a day during which he doesn't do something which brings a smile to my face and joy to my heart. He's a treasure in so many ways and I'll never stop loving him.

Over the weekend I took him for some lunch to our favourite local café. As I was paying I noticed another middle aged guy standing in the queue behind me who'd been watching my lad (as he was being a bit noisy) and we looked at each other very briefly but I thought no more of it. On my way out I looked over to where he'd been sitting and realised he too was with a teenage lad with special needs - his son/grandson I presume. I wanted to go back in and say something but didn't and I regret that now. It's really hard when you feel so isolated and I dare say he'd have welcomed a chat with someone who knows exactly what he's going through. I'll keep my eyes open for them in future and if our paths do cross again I'll say hello.

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Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw (Post 35807230)

Great Dilli. Let's hope this is just the start of a change in your fortunes. :tu:

MalteseFalcon

11-11-2015 12:14

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Think this should be a moan rather than a happy thought. Had a phone call from the hospital literally ten minutes ago. Got a pre op assessment on November 27th at 10 past 9, then going in for actual op on December 11! :Yikes::eeek: not looking forward to it at all. 2 weeks before Christmas as well, so need to get presents bought and wrapped ASAP. And because of diabetes, it's an overnight stay as well.

weenie

11-11-2015 12:26

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Good luck Mark and I wish you a speedy recovery.

dilli-theclaw

11-11-2015 12:28

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Originally Posted by MarkC1984 (Post 35807347)

They'll be checking your BM all bloody night I bet and put you on a slide.

Still I hope it all goes ok and you get out ASAP :) :tu:

denphone

11-11-2015 12:49

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Good luck Mark.

MalteseFalcon

11-11-2015 12:53

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Thanks everyone, not looking forward to it though. Still it will be worth it in the long run!

nashville

11-11-2015 14:40

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Good Luck Mark. Good News for you Dill ,Excellent

weenie

12-11-2015 10:25

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The wee one received a certificate of Merit for the following.

Responsible citizen in RMPS (Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies).
Confident individual in Geography.
Effective contributor in Drama.
Successful learner in Science.

His Dad and I are so proud of him.

dilli-theclaw

12-11-2015 10:27

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Excellent :)

denphone

12-11-2015 11:22

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l can only concur with what dilli says.:tu:

nashville

12-11-2015 11:28

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Excellent Weenie, Very clever

Osem	12-11-2015 13:51

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Originally Posted by weenie (Post 35807490)

:clap::tu::tu:

weenie

23-11-2015 18:59

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My Father in Law is now out of hospital and all seems well at the moment. I cannot praise the social work department or the hospital enough for all they have done for my Mother and Father in law.

denphone

23-11-2015 19:01

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That's great news weenie.:tu:

Uncle Peter

23-11-2015 20:09

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Off to Dublin on Friday

Lock up your ale!

weenie

23-11-2015 22:08

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Enjoy Uncle Peter and don't drink to much :beer:. Wishing you a safe journey and may your stay be a joyful one.

Uncle Peter

23-11-2015 22:23

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Thanks Weenie, I shall try to behave..... for a change

denphone

24-11-2015 05:48

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Originally Posted by Uncle Peter (Post 35809584)

Off to Dublin on Friday

Lock up your ale!

l hear they might actually roll out prohibition just for you Peter.;)

weenie

24-11-2015 11:30

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Off to sister in laws for a spot of lunch always have a good time when we catch up.

heero_yuy

24-11-2015 11:39

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Just finished collecting together, copying and printing all the paperwork to send to the accountant for the company year end return. It's a job I hate and am glad it's done. :)

Hugh	25-11-2015 20:03

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Just received this email...

Quote:

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•6GB HDD space
•Steam account
•High speed internet connection

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Hom3r

25-11-2015 22:23

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I once have it on my phone.

heero_yuy

26-11-2015 09:22

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Takes me back: I used to design us deathmatch levels in Doom II. Usually had a BFG9000 or rocket launcher in a tempting position in a large killing field.

Had a rather nice schematic entry tool for level creation with built in compiler and pre-view mode. Even managed some "trick" effects like see-through gridded doors.

4 players lunchtime at the works using their network. Happy days.

Hom3r

26-11-2015 19:50

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Currently my mum is recuperating at my sisters, as she has a downstairs loo, and as my mum had spend over 10 weeks in bed her leg muscles need building up.

On Sunday she is come home for a while to see how she can cope with our stairs.

Hopefully she'll be home next weekend, some 140 days after she went into hospital.

weenie

26-11-2015 20:14

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Gosh Hom3r I did not realize it was that long. Wishing your Mum, you and your family all the best . I'm so pleased that you will all be together for Christmas take care :)

denphone

26-11-2015 20:21

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l hope everything goes alright for your Mum Hom3r.

heero_yuy

27-11-2015 09:09

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Good news Hom3r. I know that my mum had quite a time getting back into her routines after her hospital stay. Hope it goes well.

heero_yuy

30-11-2015 13:28

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After almost a day of faffing about I've got my new 27" Iiyama monitor running properly, needed the latest Nvidia drivers, the Nvidia desktop loaded and an edited monitor .inf file from W7 as none is avaiable for XP SP2. Finally found a little box hidden away marked HDTV over DVI. Ticked that and hey presto!

What a cracking picture. :)

nashville

30-11-2015 18:51

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Originally Posted by weenie (Post 35809550)

My Father in Law is now out of hospital and all seems well at the moment. I cannot praise the social work department or the hospital enough for all they have done for my Mother and Father in law.

Glad to hear it Weenie, I hope they stay well ,,,,;)

Uncle Peter

30-11-2015 22:41

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Just had a fantastic package of information back from a historian who is working for me over in the old country on my Dad's family tree. So many loose ends and have been tied up and suspicions confirmed. Talk about driving a tank through a brick wall!

MalteseFalcon

01-12-2015 11:57

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How much did that cost? I have family in Ireland, France and Channel Islands I want to trace but haven't got the inclination to travel there myself and do the research.

Uncle Peter

01-12-2015 13:03

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Originally Posted by MarkC1984 (Post 35810922)

How much did that cost? I have family in Ireland, France and Channel Islands I want to trace but haven't got the inclination to travel there myself and do the research.

Just over a grand up to now and that's a lot less than it could have been. Things are very complicated where my dad's side are concerned and a lot of the records that needed to be researched are manuscripts in old/middle Polish and Lithuanian.

Fortunately my researcher has managed to dig out some evidence that links my dad's line to a well documented and verified genealogy but the work doesn't stop there.

MalteseFalcon

01-12-2015 16:26

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Wowsers. Only way I can do that much more work is to win the lottery and use some of the winnings for that.

nashville

01-12-2015 16:59

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Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 35810149)

That will be nice for you , Hope she is ok with the stairs

Uncle Peter

01-12-2015 20:45

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Originally Posted by MarkC1984 (Post 35810951)

Wowsers. Only way I can do that much more work is to win the lottery and use some of the winnings for that.

Start with your Irish ancestors. Tracing them doesn't need to be as difficult as you think depending on how far back they came over and providing you know which townland they were from.

Most of the census returns before 1901 were destroyed by fire at the Four Courts in 1922 but the civil registration records and many of the parish registers (particularly the RC ones) that were deposited there survived.

dilli-theclaw

02-12-2015 15:02

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My happy thought - went out with my dad today and got loads of stuff to decorate my chair again - :)

Tinsel, battery lights, battery wreath - and a little battery Christmas tree ;)

If I still feel fluffy after getting it all on there I'll post a picture later on.

denphone

02-12-2015 15:07

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Yes we look forward to your photos Dilli.

Osem	02-12-2015 15:52

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Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw (Post 35811039)

Sounds great? Is it motorised?

dilli-theclaw

02-12-2015 15:55

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My Chair? Gosh no. That would in no way be safe, fun but not safe ;)

Uncle Peter

03-12-2015 00:33

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Just been to see Public Enemy at the O2 Academy in Liverpool. Legendary performance but I'm gonna be deaf for a week.

denphone

03-12-2015 05:41

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Is John Lydon still there in the group?.

Uncle Peter

03-12-2015 11:43

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35811162)

Is John Lydon still there in the group?.

Public Enemy Den: Chuck D and Flava Flav

You're thinking of Public Image Limited :D

denphone

03-12-2015 11:53

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Oh dear l wish my few brain cells would work sometimes.:D

nashville

03-12-2015 13:16

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Just wrapped up my last Christmas present,

Osem	03-12-2015 19:07

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Originally Posted by nashville (Post 35811245)

Just wrapped up my last Christmas present,

Don't forget to send it to me. ;)

MadGamer

04-12-2015 23:03

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Posting this from my new iPad Pro 32GB WiFi :)

dilli-theclaw

05-12-2015 14:18

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My chair is now ready for Christmas :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1TBQlwml74

joglynne

05-12-2015 14:33

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Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw (Post 35811546)

My chair is now ready for Christmas :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1TBQlwml74

Nice. :tu:

Maybe next year you could go for a themed look. Saw someone at hospital yesterday who was wearing a Rudolf flashing nose with antlers on his chair. :D

denphone

05-12-2015 14:36

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Just make sure you don't get a traffic violation ticket dilli.;)

dilli-theclaw

05-12-2015 14:36

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Originally Posted by joglynne (Post 35811547)

Nice. :tu:

Maybe next year you could go for a themed look. Saw someone at hospital yesterday who was wearing a Rudolf flashing nose with antlers on his chair. :D

I have a advent Christmas jumper - there may be another photo later ;)

nashville

05-12-2015 17:08

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Happy thought, Christmas presents all wrapped up

weenie

05-12-2015 17:40

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Excellent Nash. I have just a few left to get but they are easy as it's stuff like wine, perfume etc.

heero_yuy

05-12-2015 17:44

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Originally Posted by nashville (Post 35811564)

Happy thought, Christmas presents all wrapped up

Gosh, you are organised. I haven't got a thing yet. At least the list of recipients is quite short as we don't have a huge extended family on either side.

denphone

05-12-2015 18:20

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Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35811570)

Gosh, you are organised. I haven't got a thing yet. At least the list of recipients is quite short as we don't have a huge extended family on either side.

We give everybody money so then its their fault if they are not happy with what they bought with the money.

heero_yuy

05-12-2015 18:22

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35811575)

We give everybody money so then its their fault if they are not happy with what they bought with the money.

Yep. That's the easy option and will apply to most. Only those that we are present with on Xmas day get physical gifts.

nashville

05-12-2015 18:44

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A lot of mine was vouchers from a store of their choice and also a small gift to open, Some others were a bottle of spirits , But there was a lot to go round, , I usually start saving separately from January till November just for Christmas and it always mounts up no matter how small or large an amount you put by.

heero_yuy

06-12-2015 11:43

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Well finally got round to digging out an Xmas avatar and sig pic. :)

denphone

06-12-2015 12:06

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It looks very nice old boy.:)

TheDaddy

06-12-2015 19:56

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Originally Posted by Uncle Peter (Post 35811217)

Public Enemy Den: Chuck D and Flava Flav

You're thinking of Public Image Limited :D

They were so cool back in the day, sadly for all concerned that day was so long ago, still hope they're still fighting the power

Uncle Peter

07-12-2015 00:17

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Originally Posted by TheDaddy (Post 35811727)

They were so cool back in the day, sadly for all concerned that day was so long ago, still hope they're still fighting the power

Was a great show, top performance and safe to say that they're definitely not just winging it as money for old rope. They're touring with live drums, guitar and bass these days (Davy DMX on bass). Terminator X has retired from music and farming Apacas but DJ Lord has some serious skills.

TheDaddy

07-12-2015 01:08

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Originally Posted by Uncle Peter (Post 35811779)

Professor Griff isn't with them anymore either, not entirely sure what he did when he was with them though except stand there, glad they've still got it

Uncle Peter

07-12-2015 10:52

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Originally Posted by TheDaddy (Post 35811784)

Professor Griff isn't with them anymore either, not entirely sure what he did when he was with them though except stand there, glad they've still got it

:tu: Griff was there but yeah he did leave for a while under something of a cloud. Most of his work was behind the scenes as tour manager and trying to keep Flavor on the straight and narrow.

TheDaddy

08-12-2015 02:40

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Originally Posted by Uncle Peter (Post 35811804)

:tu: Griff was there but yeah he did leave for a while under something of a cloud. Most of his work was behind the scenes as tour manager and trying to keep Flavor on the straight and narrow.

He did their interviews to. I wouldn't have minded going to that!

Osem	08-12-2015 12:58

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35811575)

We give everybody money so then its their fault if they are not happy with what they bought with the money.

Where's mine then?? :confused: :(

;)

heero_yuy

08-12-2015 13:56

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New laptop's arrived. (HP Probook 450 G3) Very smart. Like the metal casing on the main unit. Now I've got to set it up to my liking, get my familiar apps downloaded and turn off as much frippery as I can.:)

Found my WiFi and is logged into that once I gave it the password, got and installed updates.

denphone

08-12-2015 14:34

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Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35812011)

Where's mine then?? :confused: :(

;)

l will just go to my Monopoly box to get some Wonga out for you.;)

MalteseFalcon

10-12-2015 22:31

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Happy thought for everyone here, I'm signing off now because I'm being admitted at half 9 for my operation tomorrow morning. Being kept in overnight as well, so you have peace from me until Saturday sometime, maybe longer as I have a sneaking feeling they are going to keep me longer than 1 night to regulate my blood sugars before leaving hospital!

See you at the weekend or next week sometime,

denphone

11-12-2015 05:00

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Good luck Mark with your operation.

heero_yuy

11-12-2015 08:53

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Good luck Mark. Hope it goes well and you're back amongst us soon.

weenie

11-12-2015 10:23

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Good luck Mark.

joglynne

11-12-2015 12:02

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Hi Mark only just signed in and seen your post. Hopefully you will have had your operation and be on your way to being discharged. I hope everything went well and that you will be back with us on CF very soon.

Hugh	12-12-2015 12:59

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Finally got a booking for four of us to go to a restaurant in Leeds that everyone is raving about - The Man Behind the Curtain.

Because we want to go on a Friday or Saturday night, the first booking for those nights was 2nd December 2016... :shocked:

denphone

12-12-2015 13:10

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You better start saving up for it Sir.;)

Mr_love_monkey

15-12-2015 18:10

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35812541)

It will have probably shut down before you get there :)

denphone

15-12-2015 18:16

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Well two days to go before we travel to Gosport for my Dad's 65th birthday and then we are staying with family until after the New Year.:)

Osem	15-12-2015 19:33

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Osem Jnr. passed the selection process for his third year training. It's very highly regarded and since it guarantees placements in some of the borough's best schools on completion of his degree, the competition is very fierce and places limited. Couldn't ask more of him really. :)

Osem Jnr#2 did really well at his Christmas show and made us all very proud. :)

denphone

15-12-2015 19:34

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That's excellent news and you should be very proud of them.

joglynne

15-12-2015 20:02

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Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35812991)

Well done to both Junior Osems. I hope you all have something planned to celebrate the achievements of these two fine young men. :clap::clap::clap:

weenie

16-12-2015 12:06

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Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35812991)

Excellent Osem and quite right to be proud.
Well done boy's.

Hugh	16-12-2015 13:08

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My old workplace has just had a short video produced about it by the Atlantic magazine.

http://www.theatlantic.com/video/ind...a-spy-station/

Osem	16-12-2015 13:45

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Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35812992)

That's excellent news and you should be very proud of them.

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Originally Posted by joglynne (Post 35812997)

Well done to both Junior Osems. I hope you all have something planned to celebrate the achievements of these two fine young men. :clap::clap::clap:

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Originally Posted by weenie (Post 35813086)

Excellent Osem and quite right to be proud.
Well done boy's.

Thanks guys. Yes we're very proud and quite relieved. Anything which will help Osem Jnr get a decent job is more than welcome.

Independently, we've also managed to arrange him another placement in a special needs school so he can broaden his experience. :)

dilli-theclaw

17-12-2015 09:18

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Natalie and I have been married for four years today, which after the year I've put her through is a very special thing :)

Very happy!

Osem	17-12-2015 09:21

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Well done you guys!! :)

:clap: :clap: :clap:

heero_yuy

17-12-2015 09:32

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Congratulations Dilli and Natalie.

MalteseFalcon

17-12-2015 12:28

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Congratulations dilli and Natalie, hope you were able to celebrate with some marmite this morning dilli?

And also, relative had engine management light come on in her car, took it to garage and for checking the car over, making sure spark plugs were in secure and nipping them (whatever that means) and fixing their rearview mirror back on cost the grand total of... £0. All it cost was sitting on her bum for 2 hours while it was looked at.

mrmistoffelees

17-12-2015 13:56

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Last day in the office tomorrow before finishing up until the 4th January.

Phone off, laptop off, can't wait !!!

denphone

17-12-2015 17:08

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Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw (Post 35813180)

Natalie and I have been married for four years today, which after the year I've put her through is a very special thing :)

Very happy!

Congratulations.

MadGamer

17-12-2015 19:44

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I'm off to the O2 on Saturday. Taking mum to see Simply Red :)

denphone

17-12-2015 20:17

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l hope you both enjoy a wonderful singing voice by a truly talented artist.

MadGamer

17-12-2015 20:43

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Thanks Den. I've been waiting 12 months for this :)

Osem	17-12-2015 21:08

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My old man looks as though he's going to be making it through to Christmas and beyond (touching wood). He seems to be holding his own, is still getting about a bit and not in any pain or losing any weight so that's pretty much we could have hoped for. :)

Mr_love_monkey

17-12-2015 22:07

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Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35813334)

My old man looks as though he's going to be making through to Christmas and beyond (touching wood). He seems to be holding his own, is still getting about a bit and not in any pain or losing any weight so that's pretty much we could have hoped for. :)

Glad to hear that... but I can just add ....

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Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35813334)

(touching wood). He seems to be holding his own

Tee hee! :)

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Originally Posted by MadGamer (Post 35813323)

I'm off to the O2 on Saturday. Taking mum to see Simply Red :)

I once (on a night out) had a very drunk man come up to me, convinced I was Mick Hucknall... in the end I just gave up, did him an autograph, shook his hand, and told him that it was always a pleasure to meet a fan.

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Had my first experience today of an amazon locker. It was pleasantly painless (other than trying to get 5 packages back to the carpark )

Osem	17-12-2015 22:16

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Originally Posted by Mr_love_monkey (Post 35813345)

Glad to hear that... but I can just add ....

Tee hee! :)

Well I suppose 'holding your own' is inevitable after so many years of marriage... :)

Hugh	17-12-2015 22:51

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Originally Posted by Mr_love_monkey (Post 35813345)

Glad to hear that... but I can just add ....

Tee hee! :)

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I once (on a night out) had a very drunk man come up to me, convinced I was Mick Hucknall... in the end I just gave up, did him an autograph, shook his hand, and told him that it was always a pleasure to meet a fan.

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Had my first experience today of an amazon locker. It was pleasantly painless (other than trying to get 5 packages back to the carpark )

We've had dinner, and got quite 'relaxed' - I didn't think you resembled Mick Hucknall*...

*Mick McManus, perhaps ;)

mrmistoffelees

17-12-2015 23:02

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Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35813356)

We've had dinner, and got quite 'relaxed' - I didn't think you resembled Mick Hucknall*...

*Mick McManus, perhaps ;)

Candlelight and lustful longing gazes at each other over the angel delight ? :)

TheDaddy

18-12-2015 06:55

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