Author Topic: The Good News Thread (Read 1164772 times)

Bledlow · « **Reply #6250 on:** 23 June, 2014, 12:04:09 am »

Quote from: hellymedic on 20 June, 2014, 01:04:04 pm

Start -> Programs -> System Tools on old Windoze but it's probably disappeared on newer versions.

System Tools is in Accessories on Win7 , & still has the character map in it.

Vince · « **Reply #6251 on:** 23 June, 2014, 09:19:00 am »

I sold a bike yesterday. It was the bendy bike, so I'm quite happy about being N-1.

I thought about it and realised that this is the first bike I've sold since I traded in my Raleigh RSW11 against a Dawes Chevron in 1973. All bikes since have been ridden until expired.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #6252 on:** 23 June, 2014, 05:20:58 pm »

Today I received possibly the loveliest thank you card from a student in over 40 years' teaching. When I get close to a scanner I might well share it.

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #6253 on:** 23 June, 2014, 09:48:36 pm »

Two votes for fixed (CrinklyLion & Lt. Col. Larrington (retd.)), none for gears. So I doned 13 km on Depravo the Roadrat this evening. Albeit in two parts. Nothing b0rked or fell off and I started to get the hang of clipping in by the time I got to Wanstead.

Only hurting a bit in hands, elbows, shoulders, neck and arse. I may have to break out the b*bsh*rts tomorrow

CrinklyLion · « **Reply #6254 on:** 23 June, 2014, 09:52:22 pm »

Feck me! It's slightly alarming to think that someone might actually listen to something I say about bike-riding... especially in relation to gearing questions...

Well done petal!

PaulF · « **Reply #6255 on:** 25 June, 2014, 05:10:22 pm »

Just received the e-mail that my new frame has been shipped

itsbruce · « **Reply #6256 on:** 25 June, 2014, 05:57:33 pm »

A new bike shop is opening about 90 seconds walk from my flat.

Andrij · « **Reply #6257 on:** 25 June, 2014, 06:01:47 pm »

Quote from: itsbruce on 25 June, 2014, 05:57:33 pm

A new bike shop is opening about 90 seconds walk from my flat.

That could very well end up in the GN/BN thread.

Mr Larrington · « **Reply #6258 on:** 26 June, 2014, 12:38:41 pm »

Thee Taxman has just sent me a cheque for slightly more than two thousand seven hundred of the BRITONS' pounds

Spending a year dead for tax reasons has obviously worked...

RichForrest · « **Reply #6259 on:** 26 June, 2014, 12:40:22 pm »

Excellent

I got one of those the other day, mine was for £17!

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #6260 on:** 26 June, 2014, 12:53:34 pm »

I'm sure many are now pondering the possible connection between It's Bruce's and Mr Larrington's posts.

arabella · « **Reply #6261 on:** 26 June, 2014, 07:11:36 pm »

Quote from: Mr Larrington on 26 June, 2014, 12:38:41 pm

Thee Taxman has just sent me a cheque for slightly more than two thousand seven hundred of the BRITONS' pounds Spending a year dead for tax reasons has obviously worked...

I got an email offering a rather smaller rebate from HMRC. If I just provided them with all my bank details, secret codes and so on.
It was, of course, a phishing email.
Real paper in the post otoh ...

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #6262 on:** 27 June, 2014, 09:20:22 am »

Took my son to school, then walking back through the trees by the hospital then along the top of the ridgy bit with views way out to Freezing Hill and Dundry, it struck me more than usual how I like living in this area.

Also, I find I have finished the work that was due in at 12, so I have two hours to do - er - maybe some tea drinking!

madcow · « **Reply #6263 on:** 27 June, 2014, 01:33:27 pm »

Son just phoned to say he's got a First in Natural Sciences at Lancaster.

He is now on a par with big sister so harmony is restored.

Canardly · « **Reply #6264 on:** 30 June, 2014, 03:42:47 pm »

Many congrats to him.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #6265 on:** 30 June, 2014, 03:46:14 pm »

Good stuff, Madcow!

CrinklyUncle · « **Reply #6266 on:** 30 June, 2014, 08:35:10 pm »

We have exchanged on our house purchase today

Ruth · « **Reply #6267 on:** 30 June, 2014, 08:35:44 pm »

Congratulations! Be happy in your new home

Canardly · « **Reply #6268 on:** 30 June, 2014, 08:38:14 pm »

Enjoy your new homes both.

nicknack · « **Reply #6269 on:** 06 July, 2014, 05:22:48 pm »

Son's partner has been announced winner of New Designer of the Year category in the UK Watch and Jewellery Awards for 2014.

hellymedic · « **Reply #6270 on:** 06 July, 2014, 06:05:59 pm »

Quote from: nicknack on 06 July, 2014, 05:22:48 pm

Son's partner has been announced winner of New Designer of the Year category in the UK Watch and Jewellery Awards for 2014.

Congratulations!

Canardly · « **Reply #6271 on:** 06 July, 2014, 10:18:41 pm »

Oh that sounds rather spiffing congrats to them.

rafletcher · « **Reply #6272 on:** 07 July, 2014, 12:38:03 pm »

ITVPlayer works on my company laptop - lunchtime viewing sorted!

clarion · « **Reply #6273 on:** 07 July, 2014, 03:33:51 pm »

We have a Nallo 2GT up in our garden. Sitting in it for the first time in ages (because events) feels fantastic.

jogler · « **Reply #6274 on:** 10 July, 2014, 03:33:50 pm »

Waitrose will be opening in Uttoxeter

Author Topic: The Good News Thread (Read 1164772 times)

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