Author Topic: The Good News Thread (Read 1164376 times)

interzen · « **Reply #3375 on:** 04 February, 2011, 06:25:17 pm »

Quote from: Arch on 04 February, 2011, 06:15:42 pm

Quote from: Mr Bunbury on 04 February, 2011, 12:08:26 pm
A Lidl has opened in York. This means I can now get Lidl cycling kit without having to ride to Wetherby.

oooh! where?

The site of the old swimming baths in Acomb, apparently ...

Arch · « **Reply #3376 on:** 04 February, 2011, 07:57:12 pm »

Quote from: interzen on 04 February, 2011, 06:25:17 pm

Quote from: Arch on 04 February, 2011, 06:15:42 pm
Quote from: Mr Bunbury on 04 February, 2011, 12:08:26 pm
A Lidl has opened in York. This means I can now get Lidl cycling kit without having to ride to Wetherby.

oooh! where?
The site of the old swimming baths in Acomb, apparently ...

oh, MILES away....

Bearing in mind I'm mostly too lazy to get to Aldi on the Fulford Road...

PaulF · « **Reply #3377 on:** 05 February, 2011, 12:22:02 am »

In the middle of a 2 day workshop my client brought a tin of home made cookies

Adrian · « **Reply #3378 on:** 05 February, 2011, 09:49:12 am »

Quote from: Kim on 04 February, 2011, 02:42:31 pm

I'm starting to feel human again. And at no point have I required the services of Boris^[1] The Barf Bin.

_{[1] Barakta named him. I think 'Blair' would be more appropriate.}

If you lived in London you would find Boris a thoroughly appropriate name for a barf bin.

Andrij · « **Reply #3379 on:** 05 February, 2011, 04:45:43 pm »

1) Things are looking OK for this year's bonus [I'm not a banker and my bonus will not be more than many people earn in a year]
2) I was able to leave the office at 5pm yesterday! [are rare occurrence of late]
3) It's no longer pitch black at 5pm — bye-bye SAD
4) I've been asked to ~~tor~~mentor one of the grads joining our team next week
5) Our sector manager had a chat with me about 'succession planning' within the team and plans for my future development

Overall, I may finally be moving from

/

toward

, but there's still some way to go.

Quint · « **Reply #3380 on:** 05 February, 2011, 05:20:01 pm »

Rain and high winds dropped/stopped enough to get a decent test ride on new ICE 26", excellent

mike · « **Reply #3381 on:** 07 February, 2011, 05:32:37 pm »

[catches the thread just before it slips off page 1]

I went for a run today and my calf didnt hurt! was out for 20 minutes, doing 2 mins jog and 2 mins walk and there was no pain at all! My first run in 2 months, and only three months before my first triathlon of the year..

I promise I'lll be building it up very slowly and stopping each session **before** it goes again.

Wowbagger · « **Reply #3382 on:** 08 February, 2011, 10:28:43 am »

I have just phoned my Aunt Phyllis to wish her a happy 92nd birthday.

clarion · « **Reply #3383 on:** 08 February, 2011, 10:33:23 am »

Happy Birthday Aunt Phyllis!

Redlight · « **Reply #3384 on:** 09 February, 2011, 01:54:22 pm »

I should be back on my bike within 6 weeks!!!

I broke my wrist just before Christmas and have not been able to ride since, but I saw the fracture specialist today. Everything is healing well and provided I am a good boy and do my exercises but don't put any strain on the wrist I should be back to my version of normal by the middle of March - which is a great relief as I have Paris-Brest qualifiers to ride!

Apart from the sheer awfulness of commuting into London by train, I have been amazed at how dispiriting it has been to be unable to ride at all. Using a stationery bike has helped release a few endomorphins and (allegedly) helped me not to put on too much weight, but it just isn't the same buzz.

I am SO looking forward to getting back out on the road.

her_welshness · « **Reply #3385 on:** 09 February, 2011, 01:55:42 pm »

Quote from: Redlight on 09 February, 2011, 01:54:22 pm

I should be back on my bike within 6 weeks!!!

I broke my wrist just before Christmas and have not been able to ride since, but I saw the fracture specialist today. Everything is healing well and provided I am a good boy and do my exercises but don't put any strain on the wrist I should be back to my version of normal by the middle of March - which is a great relief as I have Paris-Brest qualifiers to ride!

Apart from the sheer awfulness of commuting into London by train, I have been amazed at how dispiriting it has been to be unable to ride at all. Using a stationery bike has helped release a few endomorphins and (allegedly) helped me not to put on too much weight, but it just isn't the same buzz.

I am SO looking forward to getting back out on the road.

Brilliant - really happy for you

Good luck with the Paris-Brest qualifiers!

clarion · « **Reply #3386 on:** 09 February, 2011, 01:58:53 pm »

That's great news. I know exactly how you feel on that. I broke my wrist in November a couple of years ago, and, except for a few commutes on a borrowed recumbent trike, didn't ride for weeks. It was awful. Yehuda Moon has a perfect cartoon for this, which I hope I can find later.

Redlight · « **Reply #3387 on:** 09 February, 2011, 08:15:22 pm »

Quote from: her_welshness on 09 February, 2011, 01:55:42 pm

Quote from: Redlight on 09 February, 2011, 01:54:22 pm
I should be back on my bike within 6 weeks!!!

I broke my wrist just before Christmas and have not been able to ride since, but I saw the fracture specialist today. Everything is healing well and provided I am a good boy and do my exercises but don't put any strain on the wrist I should be back to my version of normal by the middle of March - which is a great relief as I have Paris-Brest qualifiers to ride!

Apart from the sheer awfulness of commuting into London by train, I have been amazed at how dispiriting it has been to be unable to ride at all. Using a stationery bike has helped release a few endomorphins and (allegedly) helped me not to put on too much weight, but it just isn't the same buzz.

I am SO looking forward to getting back out on the road.

Brilliant - really happy for you Good luck with the Paris-Brest qualifiers!

Thanks. Sadly won't be able to get along to the Lewisham Cyclists agm next week, even on the bus, but I hope to get involved and join some rides this year (say Hi to Roger - he may recall my bike treasure hunts around the City in the '90s).

Feline · « **Reply #3388 on:** 09 February, 2011, 08:24:02 pm »

My 17 year old son has managed to get himself a job finally, in the local garden centre

He will be commuting for his weekend shifts there by bike (his Kona Smoke hybrid). It is his first proper job and since he is in 6th form good workplace experience for him. I am especially pleased since he took the initiative to get it sorted out and even went there for an interview today after school without mentioning it to me first!

gordon taylor · « **Reply #3389 on:** 09 February, 2011, 08:40:48 pm »

Jobs for sixth formers are like fairy gold dust.

The boy done good!

jogler · « **Reply #3390 on:** 09 February, 2011, 09:15:42 pm »

I've found a six-pack of ready salted crisps in the kitchen

Fatboy lives

Si_Co · « **Reply #3391 on:** 10 February, 2011, 09:08:18 am »

There be cake in the conference room

her_welshness · « **Reply #3392 on:** 10 February, 2011, 09:11:21 am »

Quote from: Redlight on 09 February, 2011, 08:15:22 pm

Quote from: her_welshness on 09 February, 2011, 01:55:42 pm
Quote from: Redlight on 09 February, 2011, 01:54:22 pm
I should be back on my bike within 6 weeks!!!

I broke my wrist just before Christmas and have not been able to ride since, but I saw the fracture specialist today. Everything is healing well and provided I am a good boy and do my exercises but don't put any strain on the wrist I should be back to my version of normal by the middle of March - which is a great relief as I have Paris-Brest qualifiers to ride!

Apart from the sheer awfulness of commuting into London by train, I have been amazed at how dispiriting it has been to be unable to ride at all. Using a stationery bike has helped release a few endomorphins and (allegedly) helped me not to put on too much weight, but it just isn't the same buzz.

I am SO looking forward to getting back out on the road.

Brilliant - really happy for you Good luck with the Paris-Brest qualifiers!

Thanks. Sadly won't be able to get along to the Lewisham Cyclists agm next week, even on the bus, but I hope to get involved and join some rides this year (say Hi to Roger - he may recall my bike treasure hunts around the City in the '90s).

Will mention you to Mr Chairman! Looking forward to seeing you on a ride soon, and if you want to lead rides that would be great too

her_welshness · « **Reply #3393 on:** 10 February, 2011, 09:15:33 am »

I get paid tomorrow, my first pay cheque in 8 weeks! And it is 2 weeks pay because I stupidly did not sort out my BACS payment last week

Cudzoziemiec · « **Reply #3394 on:** 10 February, 2011, 09:54:03 am »

My most beloved person in the whole world is arriving on Monday to stay with me until June.

Andrij · « **Reply #3395 on:** 10 February, 2011, 09:59:38 am »

Quote from: Cudzoziemiec on 10 February, 2011, 09:54:03 am

My most beloved person in the whole world is arriving on Monday to stay with me until June.

You shouldn't post that here — you're wife might see!

peliroja · « **Reply #3396 on:** 10 February, 2011, 10:36:57 am »

Marj! *waves*

How are you doing? Hope you're feeling better.

Marj · « **Reply #3397 on:** 10 February, 2011, 10:38:13 am »

Quote from: jogler on 09 February, 2011, 09:15:42 pm

I've found a six-pack of ready salted crisps in the kitchen
Fatboy lives

Quote from: Si_Co on 10 February, 2011, 09:08:18 am

There be cake in the conference room

It must run in the family

Marj · « **Reply #3398 on:** 10 February, 2011, 10:39:42 am »

Quote from: peliroja on 10 February, 2011, 10:36:57 am

Marj! *waves*

How are you doing? Hope you're feeling better.

Hi Vicky, I am a lot better thanks, I think it was a virus, just got to get the rest of the blood tests when I go back to the hospital for a follow up

peliroja · « **Reply #3399 on:** 10 February, 2011, 10:44:14 am »

Glad to hear it, all the best from us. PS your fruitcake was simply delicious!

Author Topic: The Good News Thread (Read 1164376 times)

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