Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 35220566)

Is very happy.

Today I got the letter giving me a start date for my 2 month temp job and at £11 per hour I'm very happy (it may go longer but who knows).

I also got a nice 4 figure cheque (out of court settlement) :D

Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 35220566)

I also got a nice 4 figure cheque (out of court settlement) :D

Originally Posted by superbiatch (Post 35220627)

My fantastic parents have been married 40 years today! God knows how as they've had their ups and downs, but they're stll hanging on in there and I love them both loads :ghugs:

Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 35220566)

Is very happy.

Today I got the letter giving me a start date for my 2 month temp job and at £11 per hour I'm very happy (it may go longer but who knows).

I also got a nice 4 figure cheque (out of court settlement) :D

Originally Posted by superbiatch (Post 35220627)

My fantastic parents have been married 40 years today! God knows how as they've had their ups and downs, but they're stll hanging on in there and I love them both loads :ghugs:

Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35220727)

Going to get the barbecue out later, varoius meat's defrosting, fresh baguette baked (for garlic breads) Suns shining, it's getting hot. and we're going to spend lunchtime at the pub. Doesn't get much better. :)

Originally Posted by dilligaf1701 (Post 35220978)

Being able to phone Natalie (Who is on holiday in SA) for only £10 for 3000 mins on my old 02 mobile.

Absolutely priceless :)

Originally Posted by nashville (Post 35221694)

I had a brilliant weekend. We went to see my favourite country singer GENE WATSON in 2 concerts in St Helen,s & also in Penrith. It was magic.

Originally Posted by superbiatch (Post 35222043)

Seen as I was clever enough to book the 3 days in between the bank holidays, it now means I've still got 7 days off - so watch out Shell Island, i'm coming to stay for a few days tomorrow :D

http://www.shellisland.co.uk/about-us.html

Originally Posted by superbiatch (Post 35222043)

Seen as I was clever enough to book the 3 days in between the bank holidays, it now means I've still got 7 days off - so watch out Shell Island, i'm coming to stay for a few days tomorrow :D

http://www.shellisland.co.uk/about-us.html

Originally Posted by superbiatch (Post 35222043)

Seen as I was clever enough to book the 3 days in between the bank holidays, it now means I've still got 7 days off - so watch out Shell Island, i'm coming to stay for a few days tomorrow :D

http://www.shellisland.co.uk/about-us.html

Originally Posted by Zing (Post 35222206)

I am hopefully paying a visit to Barmouth at the weekend fancy a drink ?? lol

Originally Posted by superbiatch (Post 35222332)

I'm coming home at the weekend as I've got some Ann Summers' parties arranged :(

Originally Posted by Gary L (Post 35222337)

I went to the last one. I was the butch looking woman taking the pictures.

Originally Posted by superbiatch (Post 35222346)

You just described most of the other reps :D

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35224317)

Looks cool - let us know how it works out.

Originally Posted by Caff (Post 35221881)

Great stuff - you groupie ;) :D
I didn't realise he was still around.

Originally Posted by Mr_love_monkey (Post 35224891)

My daughter is three today - as I was putting her to bed tonight she said "Daddy - thank you for my birthday"... awwww :)

Originally Posted by Mr_love_monkey (Post 35224891)

My daughter is three today - as I was putting her to bed tonight she said "Daddy - thank you for my birthday"... awwww :)

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35224894)

How sweet - little cutie...:)

Did you point out that your contribution was about 9 months before her birthday? ;)

Originally Posted by Mr_love_monkey (Post 35224895)

ah, but what a contribution it was :)

Originally Posted by Hugh (Post 35224894)

Did you point out that your contribution was about 9 months before her birthday? ;)

Originally Posted by Mr_love_monkey (Post 35224895)

ah, but what a contribution it was :)

Originally Posted by tosh mate (Post 35226746)

For a change from me not a moan............

I just wanted to share that Thank's to the support of friend's I have threw out the booze I was numbing myself with, Thank You friend's
and also
I have decided and started looking into taking myself away on holiday in a couple of month's time and it will be my first holiday in year's, Happy Time's :D

Originally Posted by Zing (Post 35226786)

excellent news mate :)

Originally Posted by tosh mate (Post 35226746)

For a change from me not a moan............

I just wanted to share that Thank's to the support of friend's I have threw out the booze I was numbing myself with, Thank You friend's
and also
I have decided and started looking into taking myself away on holiday in a couple of month's time and it will be my first holiday in year's, Happy Time's :D

Originally Posted by Sasha222 (Post 35226816)

So proud of you Tosh. Well done you. You should be so proud of yourself and I hope you have a fantastic holiday as well :hugs: :hugs::clap::clap::clap:

Originally Posted by superbiatch (Post 35226826)

So come on Tosh, where are you off to? :)

Originally Posted by tosh mate (Post 35226839)

I've not decided yet as it's been so long since i've been away,
I might just even get my tent and sleeping bag out and go to the peak district

Originally Posted by superbiatch (Post 35226843)

And why not?! We've just had a lovely few days camping :)

Originally Posted by tosh mate (Post 35226746)

For a change from me not a moan............

I just wanted to share that Thank's to the support of friend's I have threw out the booze I was numbing myself with, Thank You friend's
and also
I have decided and started looking into taking myself away on holiday in a couple of month's time and it will be my first holiday in year's, Happy Time's :D

Originally Posted by LondonRoad (Post 35226851)

Really glad to hear it. :clap::clap:

Do you have the exact location of where you threw out the booze? :D

Planning a holiday is almost as much fun as going on holiday so have fun ;)

Originally Posted by LondonRoad (Post 35226851)

Really glad to hear it. :clap::clap:

Do you have the exact location of where you threw out the booze? :D

Planning a holiday is almost as much fun as going on holiday so have fun ;)

Originally Posted by tosh mate (Post 35226746)

For a change from me not a moan............

I just wanted to share that Thank's to the support of friend's I have threw out the booze I was numbing myself with, Thank You friend's
and also
I have decided and started looking into taking myself away on holiday in a couple of month's time and it will be my first holiday in year's, Happy Time's :D

Originally Posted by Halcyon (Post 35226864)

Really happy to read your post Tosh. :tu:
I think going away is a good idea. Something different, discovering somewhere new, or just getting out the house is always good for you.

Originally Posted by tosh mate (Post 35226746)

For a change from me not a moan............

I just wanted to share that Thank's to the support of friend's I have threw out the booze I was numbing myself with, Thank You friend's
and also
I have decided and started looking into taking myself away on holiday in a couple of month's time and it will be my first holiday in year's, Happy Time's :D

Originally Posted by heero_yuy (Post 35227135)

Get right away from it all. Lots of walking amongst majestic scenery: It's really good for the soul. Enjoy.

Originally Posted by MadGamer (Post 35227317)

Are you taking a camera with you Tosh? :)

Originally Posted by tosh mate (Post 35227374)

Yes I will be taking a camera :D

Originally Posted by tosh mate (Post 35227374)

Yes I will be taking a camera :D

Originally Posted by Caff (Post 35227380)

And the rascals too?

Originally Posted by joglynne (Post 35227394)

I look forward to seeing more of your photographs, lovely to see you on the Happy Thread. :hugs:

Originally Posted by tosh mate (Post 35227501)

Maybe when I decide where I'm going

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Oh I hope so - but, yes or no, we'll all want pics ;)

Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35227729)

Well at least we aren't getting wall to wall wedding coverage anymore..:erm:

Originally Posted by Brian Cox

When we look out into space, we are looking into our own origins, because we are are truly children of the stars. Writen into every atom and every molecule of our bodies is the entire history of the Universe. From The Big Bang to the present day.

Our story is the story of the Universe. Every piece of everyone, of everyone you love, everyone you hate, of the thing you hold most precious, was assembled from the forces of nature in the first few minutes of the life of the Universe. Transformed in the hearts of stars or created in their fiery deaths.

And, when you die those pieces will be returned to the Universe in the endless cycle of death and rebirth.

What a wonderful thing it is to be a part of that Universe! And what a story. What a majestic story!

Originally Posted by Ignitionnet (Post 35227868)

No offence or impingement on beliefs intended, but with my own philosophy this makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside :)

Originally Posted by MadGamer (Post 35228007)

I passed my Adult Literacy Level 1 test, with 87% (33/40)

Originally Posted by joglynne (Post 35228063)

Well done. :clap: What's next?

Originally Posted by MadGamer (Post 35228066)

Adult Numeracy Level 1, then once I pass that, move on to IT (MS Office), then once I have done that, Adult Literacy level 2, then Numeracy Level 2, then I am looking at doing an NVQ in Customer Service and also Administration.

Originally Posted by dilligaf1701 (Post 35228133)

My lady is back in the country Thursday and should be up for the weekend :)

And she has stopped calling me a wookie - mind you she has moved onto 'beyonce fiance' - that is wrong on so many levels but I love her :)

Originally Posted by MadGamer (Post 35228007)

I passed my Adult Literacy Level 1 test, with 87% (33/40)

Originally Posted by dilligaf1701 (Post 35228141)

I don't know WHAT you mean :) :o::shocked::angel:

Originally Posted by dilligaf1701 (Post 35228147)

I don't think Natalie would if I was doing the same thing as he is to the bear though :)

Originally Posted by joglynne (Post 35228129)

Have you started the Numeracy course yet, and if so how are you finding it?

Originally Posted by MadGamer (Post 35228170)

Start it next week. I have done the diagnostic part, which finds out strong/weak areas though. :)

Originally Posted by danielf (Post 35228036)

An excellent show that. I love Brian Cox. He has such an incredibly knack for making things interesting. Rock star turned prof. of physics. Gotta love it :)

Originally Posted by joglynne (Post 35228205)

I am sure you will succeed in the Numeracy test as well as you did in your Literacy test. :tu:

I have just looked at a Level 1 sample paper and ended up doing it. I used to love those tests at school and they don't seem to have changed much in all the intervening years although we had, if my memory serves me correctly, more green grocery questions and rolls of wall paper seemed to feature quite a few times. :)

I still found myself arguing with the dang things though. :D

Here's the one I just did if anyone wants to have a go.

http://www.cityandguilds.com/sites/b..._NUMERACY1.swf

Originally Posted by Caff (Post 35228473)

I couldn't resist, and am shocked, and my brain hurts :D
I need a calculator or at least pencil and paper :D
It was like doing the 11+ paper but with maths in it!

Originally Posted by MadGamer (Post 35228756)

Amazon are preparing my copy of The Kings Speech for dispatch, Yay :D

Originally Posted by nashville (Post 35229494)

only complaint today is the heavy rain.

Originally Posted by Zing (Post 35229976)

Half a happy thought half a sad one. Sent my second daughter Tia's birthday present today. She is 7 next week. Still not actually seen her yet but am glad I can send her stuff and she knows who I am. Hopefully this year ....

Originally Posted by Zing (Post 35229981)

Its sad to think of all the growing up ive missed though :(

Originally Posted by LondonRoad (Post 35229987)

Console yourself with the other things you've missed, ****** nappies, sleepless nights, toddler tantrums etcIt will all make that first hug all the more special when it happens. Hopefully soon. Chin up mate:)

Originally Posted by Zing (Post 35229981)

Its sad to think of all the growing up ive missed though :(