The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
11-04-2023, 19:48
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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Went to the O2 Leeds last night to see The Damned - not my usual fare, but a friend had a couple of spare tickets, so thought "what the hell"…
The supporting act (The Nightingales) weren’t my cup of tea (post-punk thrash shouty alt-rock), but I enjoyed the first hour of The Damned set (stuff from the 80s, 90s, & 21st century), then it got a bit too punky for me for the last half hour (their mid-late 70s punk era), but all in all, it was a mostly enjoyable experience- never too old to try something different.
Captain Sensible was a bit cheeky at the end of the gig - he got one of the roadies to bring him a change of tops, and he put on a Crystal Palace football shirt to wave goodbye to the audience…
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Sounds a good night out, quite a bit of Damned stuff in my various playlists, and have been a fan of The Nightingales since first hearing them on the Cherry Red records Pillows and Prayers compilation album in the early 80's (I was lucky enough to pick up a picture disc version which did cost more than the 99p they charged for the normal vinyl).
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11-04-2023, 19:51
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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Sounds a good night out, quite a bit of Damned stuff in my various playlists, and have been a fan of The Nightingales since first hearing them on the Cherry Red records Pillows and Prayers compilation album in the early 80's (I was lucky enough to pick up a picture disc version which did cost more than the 99p they charged for the normal vinyl).
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It was fun, and a bit different - it’s important (imho) as one gets older not to get stuck in a rut, and try new things (saying that, we went to Fuji Hiro in the Merrion Centre for gyoza and noodles before the gig - we’ve been going there since it opened in 1997…).
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11-04-2023, 21:33
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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It was fun, and a bit different - it’s important (imho) as one gets older not to get stuck in a rut, and try new things (saying that, we went to Fuji Hiro in the Merrion Centre for gyoza and noodles before the gig - we’ve been going there since it opened in 1997…).
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Never been. We go next door to My Thai, well worth a visit.
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12-04-2023, 12:51
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
Got my watch finally mended this morning which my parents gave me for my 50th Birthday.
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27-04-2023, 23:02
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
Just been (with SWMBO) to the Leeds Grand Theatre to see Pride & Prejudice* (*sort of)
Very funny, good songs, and a very talented - would recommend it anyone who wants/needs cheering up, or just fancies a good night out; the cast got a standing ovation at the end that went on for a couple of minutes.
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10-05-2023, 08:20
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
My nieces girlfriend had her passout parade for Heartfordshire police, she finished top of her class.
Now she's based in a station near her home and I guess the real fun starts when she does the on job training, the instructor recommended that female recruits get taser trained, which she will.
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23-05-2023, 08:25
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Just had a text message off the DWP saying I have been award PIP. They have not said what they awarded me yet so still may need to appeal if it is only lowest Mobility but at least it shows they are willing to help me and it only took 2 weeks
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23-05-2023, 10:24
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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Just had a text message off the DWP saying I have been award PIP. They have not said what they awarded me yet so still may need to appeal if it is only lowest Mobility but at least it shows they are willing to help me and it only took 2 weeks
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Good news. Hopefully you will get a higher award but at least you have had a quick ruling. <<hugs>>
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24-05-2023, 11:34
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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My nieces girlfriend had her passout parade for Hertfordshire police, she finished top of her class.
Now she's based in a station near her home and I guess the real fun starts when she does the on job training, the instructor recommended that female recruits get taser trained, which she will.
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On Wednesday 17th May she did her first shift, she was ask by her instructor is their any thing she is nervous about, she replied "Sudden death", and 30 minutes later her first job was a sudden death, so I guess that all new recruits get their fears done ASAP.
This week she should be using the handcuffs in anger as they carry out arrest warrants.
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24-05-2023, 11:47
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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On Wednesday 17th May she did her first shift, she was ask by her instructor is their any thing she is nervous about, she replied "Sudden death", and 30 minutes later her first job was a sudden death, so I guess that all new recruits get their fears done ASAP.
This week she should be using the handcuffs in anger as they carry out arrest warrants.
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Certainly hope she isn't gonna be one of "them" coppers
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24-05-2023, 12:12
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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Certainly hope she isn't gonna be one of "them" coppers
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By anger i mean for the first time, and she won't be one of "them", she is a kind young woman, who is involved with my niece
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24-05-2023, 12:28
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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By anger i mean for the first time, and she won't be one of "them", she is a kind young woman, who is involved with my niece
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Glad to read it
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24-05-2023, 15:38
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Had a Text message saying I had to call DWP about my ESA claim so bricked it. It was actually saying I may be eligible for Severe disability allowance an extra £76 a week. He also told me my PIP award was Standard Rate Daily Living High Rate mobility
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24-05-2023, 16:03
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
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Had a Text message saying I had to call DWP about my ESA claim so bricked it. It was actually saying I may be eligible for Severe disability allowance an extra £76 a week. He also told me my PIP award was Standard Rate Daily Living High Rate mobility
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pleased for you - hope you get the extra.
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01-06-2023, 16:34
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Re: The Happy Thought Thread Part 4
We are going up to visit our parents in Gosport for a week starting this Sunday.
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