The Happy Thought Thread - Page 28

**Hugh** · 03-07-2010, 21:18

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Originally Posted by Gary L

Pass or Fail? we just don't know until mid August.

is he dim or bright?

He's quite bright, but, being a normal 18 year old, doesn't focus on what is (in our opinion) important, as social life and friends seem to take priority - I was just the same at his age, but had the bonus of being in the forces at that time, where lack of focus was not an option.

We will just wait until the results come out and see - can't change anything now.

btw, thanks for your kind thoughts - much appreciated.

Osem · 03-07-2010, 21:35

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Originally Posted by foreverwar

Happy thought - my son finished his A level exams today - the house can calm down again (until the results come through in mid-August).

Best of luck to him - I'm sure he's a credit to you!

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Originally Posted by Tinky

Enjoy yourself Hom3r, have a lovely time! Wish I was going I'm on my own till Thursday.

Aww sorry to hear that Tinky but console yourself with the thought that for many people you're already 'away' down there in lovely Cornwall...

Peter_ · 03-07-2010, 21:40

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Originally Posted by foreverwar

He's quite bright, but, being a normal 18 year old, doesn't focus on what is (in our opinion) important, as social life and friends seem to take priority - I was just the same at his age, but had the bonus of being in the forces at that time, where lack of focus was not an option.

We will just wait until the results come out and see - can't change anything now.

btw, thanks for your kind thoughts - much appreciated.

He will do fine and will probably be surprised at how well he actually has done, have a family holiday beforehand and forget about the results if possible for now.

Turkey Machine · 03-07-2010, 22:50

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Originally Posted by Hom3r

Well its that time of year and I'm off to Great Yarmouth for a holiday and it's a hot 31c.

So I won't have a decent Internet access, other than via my mobile, so as the Terminator said "I'll be back" in a couple of weeks.

I wish you the best of luck in escaping from the coast!!!

04-07-2010, 00:23

Got given a Logitech Harmony 555 remote control tonight. Ive used loads of all in ones before but this one is a dream to use

Tinky · 04-07-2010, 09:34

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Originally Posted by foreverwar

He's quite bright, but, being a normal 18 year old, doesn't focus on what is (in our opinion) important, as social life and friends seem to take priority - I was just the same at his age, but had the bonus of being in the forces at that time, where lack of focus was not an option.

We will just wait until the results come out and see - can't change anything now.

btw, thanks for your kind thoughts - much appreciated.

Wish him all the best from me foreverwar

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Originally Posted by Osem

Best of luck to him - I'm sure he's a credit to you!

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Aww sorry to hear that Tinky but console yourself with the thought that for many people you're already 'away' down there in lovely Cornwall...

You're quite right Osem what the hell have I got to moan about eh? Decided to fill the time until Thursday, will all these little jobs I've been putting off, and keep myself busy. Still miss Mr Tink though!

joglynne · 04-07-2010, 10:55

Playing catch-up, so sorry for the delayed reaction.

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Originally Posted by foreverwar

Happy thought - my son finished his A level exams today - the house can calm down again (until the results come through in mid-August).

I remember our son saying he felt he was living in a kind of limbo during the period between his exams and the results coming out. He couldn't seem to settle, not knowing whether his results would get him on the Uni course he wanted or send him back to 6th Form for re-sits.

Fingers crossed your son gets the results he hopes for.

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Originally Posted by Tinky

Enjoy yourself Hom3r, have a lovely time! Wish I was going I'm on my own till Thursday.: <drastic post hopping snip> Decided to fill the time until Thursday, will all these little jobs I've been putting off, and keep myself busy. Still miss Mr Tink though!(

I have a feeling Mr Tinks will be relieved to get back home as well Tinky. Not a happy time but the hours will pass faster if you keep busy.

Tinky · 04-07-2010, 11:14

Another thank you from me Jo! Technology is a wonderful thing, and my happy thought is I can still speak to him as often as I want on WLM

.......now to cut the grass.

**Hugh** · 04-07-2010, 21:40

Just found out we're off to the Lakes next week-end, for a suprise (belated) 50th Birthday party for a friend.

A friend of ours has lived in California for the past 10 years, and celebrated his 50th in Hawaii. He mentioned to his wife that it would have been nice to have some friends there to share it with.

She is bringing him back to the UK this week, allegedly to visit family, but has arranged a surprise party for a few (14 couples) close friends, and has taken over a small boutique hotel near Ambleside for the weekend (she knows the owners).

Should be a cracking week-end - looking forward to catching up with him (and her) - he was in the 100 top US CIO's last year, just before he took early retirement, so I will try not to be too envious.

Gary L · 04-07-2010, 22:18

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Originally Posted by foreverwar

so I will try not to be too envious.

I try not to be envious of you, but I just can't help it

**Hugh** · 05-07-2010, 16:39

Just ordered my new work laptop today.

I currently have a Tosh R500 (Core2 Duo 1.2Ghz, 2GB RAM), and I am changing it for a Tosh R700-160 (i5-520M 2.4Ghz, 4GB RAM) - should notice a difference in processing power, methinks.

Still Ultraportable, at 1.4Kg.

Peter_ · 05-07-2010, 16:51

We took my daughter for a family meal for her 21st birthday last night at Marco Pierre White's "The Swan" in Aughton and the meal and the restaurant were both superb and the service was spot on.

I would recommend it to anyone able to get there.

http://www.mpwtheswan.co.uk/

Her birthday is today so we are having a small party for her at home.

speedfreak · 05-07-2010, 17:08

Im not fishing for rep here, Im more than happy staying on one star

However, whenever I do receive good rep Ive just realised how sad I am. Thinking back, I smiled, stood up and walked in to the kitchen thinking "hmm, someone actually agrees with me" Odd thing is rep doesnt bother me, its more the knowing someone agrees. Even more odd that that puts me in a good mood

Im now in the kitchen wondering why Im stood in here

Mr_love_monkey · 05-07-2010, 20:43

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Originally Posted by speedfreak

Im now in the kitchen wondering why Im stood in here

wondering where to put your laptop?

speedfreak · 05-07-2010, 21:02

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Originally Posted by Mr_love_monkey

wondering where to put your laptop?

under a fire blanket might have been best, I've never furiously blown something so hard in my life