Author Topic: The Good News Thread (Read 1165106 times)

CAMRAMan · « **Reply #4275 on:** 16 August, 2011, 05:38:49 pm »

I just bought a secondhand Schlumpf Mountain Drive elsewhere for £200.

I now have to decide to which bike to fit it, though the Pompino is favourite.

Andrij · « **Reply #4276 on:** 16 August, 2011, 05:58:42 pm »

n+1 has arrived at the bike shop!

Now just waiting for rims to arrive in a day or two as well as a CycleScheme voucher (see rant elsewhere).

Feline · « **Reply #4277 on:** 16 August, 2011, 11:30:37 pm »

Quote from: Andrij on 16 August, 2011, 05:58:42 pm

n+1 has arrived at the bike shop!

Now just waiting for rims to arrive in a day or two as well as a CycleScheme voucher (see rant elsewhere).

CAMRAMan · « **Reply #4278 on:** 17 August, 2011, 08:57:29 am »

I spilled some Churchwardens'* cider onto my laptop last night, but it seems to be working OK now, albeit with a sticky keyboard.

*Disgusting, artificially sweetened pish I was duped into buying.

Adrian · « **Reply #4279 on:** 17 August, 2011, 09:11:06 am »

Quote from: A Warwickshire Lad on 17 August, 2011, 08:57:29 am

*Disgusting, artificially sweetened pish I was duped into buying.

You've been talking to Derren Brown again?

Adam · « **Reply #4280 on:** 17 August, 2011, 10:13:04 pm »

Yesterday, coming back to Luton station after being a tourist in London town with the children, I noticed a woman struggling up the stairs with a massive suitcase, who must have been coming back from the airport. So I volunteered to carry it, which made her day.

It was heavy though - at least 25kg. I wonder what she'd smuggled back...........

rower40 · « **Reply #4281 on:** 18 August, 2011, 10:59:30 am »

The volunteers roster for September is out. I'm pulling levers on 4th, 6th, 7th and 9th. The 4th is a Steam Gala, with 16 trains rather than the usual 4 or 5. (But I'm only the assistant that day.)

Yippee!

Manotea · « **Reply #4282 on:** 18 August, 2011, 11:40:05 am »

Ms Manotea the Younger missed her A level grades but (subject to her first choice realising the error of their ways and going down on bended knee to plead their case) has a place at Hull through Clearing to study Geography. She has previously expressed an interest in Hydrography and one things for sure, there is a lot water around Hull.

So that counts as a result!

MattH · « **Reply #4283 on:** 18 August, 2011, 12:11:22 pm »

Just received with a cheque made out for my prize money for winning my first open 25 TT a couple of weeks ago

(Albeit I kind of crossed the line second, being the stoker on the winning tandem).

Not sure what to splurge the tenner on though!

Tim Hall · « **Reply #4284 on:** 18 August, 2011, 04:35:36 pm »

The Boy done good in his A levels and has got his first choice, Bath, to study Hard Sums
and Babbage Engines. I am v pleased.

hulver · « **Reply #4285 on:** 18 August, 2011, 04:41:42 pm »

My new bike is ready to pick up!

interzen · « **Reply #4286 on:** 18 August, 2011, 04:50:04 pm »

I got a pay rise, backdated to July.

Not a massive amount, but better than a kick in the teeth.

Arch · « **Reply #4287 on:** 18 August, 2011, 06:37:17 pm »

Quote from: interzen on 18 August, 2011, 04:50:04 pm

I got a pay rise, backdated to July.

Not a massive amount, but better than a kick in the teeth.

Damn, if I'd known, I'd have made you buy me a coffee when I saw you just now...

hellymedic · « **Reply #4288 on:** 19 August, 2011, 02:32:39 pm »

My phone and broadband have been reconnected after >48hour down.
My parents moved house yesterday; their phone and broadband were connected by late afternoon and they have been able to keep their phone number.

her_welshness · « **Reply #4289 on:** 19 August, 2011, 02:56:54 pm »

Quote from: hellymedic on 19 August, 2011, 02:32:39 pm

My phone and broadband have been reconnected after >48hour down.
My parents moved house yesterday; their phone and broadband were connected by late afternoon and they have been able to keep their phone number.

Cool - back with us now Helly

hellymedic · « **Reply #4290 on:** 19 August, 2011, 06:44:33 pm »

Quote from: her_welshness on 19 August, 2011, 02:56:54 pm

Quote from: hellymedic on 19 August, 2011, 02:32:39 pm
My phone and broadband have been reconnected after >48hour down.
My parents moved house yesterday; their phone and broadband were connected by late afternoon and they have been able to keep their phone number.

Cool - back with us now Helly

I continued online with my dongle, which was slower than a hypothyroid sloth at times. Partner's frustration was mounting...

Canardly · « **Reply #4291 on:** 19 August, 2011, 07:59:31 pm »

Quote from: interzen on 18 August, 2011, 04:50:04 pm

I got a pay rise, backdated to July.

Not a massive amount, but better than a kick in the teeth.

Don't you know there is a recession on! You should be miserable like the rest of us.

interzen · « **Reply #4292 on:** 19 August, 2011, 08:03:11 pm »

Quote from: Canardly on 19 August, 2011, 07:59:31 pm

Quote from: interzen on 18 August, 2011, 04:50:04 pm
I got a pay rise, backdated to July.

Not a massive amount, but better than a kick in the teeth.

Don't you know there is a recession on! You should be miserable like the rest of us.

I'm still pretty miserable, believe me ... I'm not sure which is more depressing: my current work environment or the sheer amount of dross I'm having to filter through to find something else remotely appropriate.

Mrs Pingu · « **Reply #4293 on:** 19 August, 2011, 08:16:29 pm »

It's Friday! 2 whole days with no work!

Well, actually that's not true, but almost.
It will have to do, I am *exhausted*

perpetual dan · « **Reply #4294 on:** 22 August, 2011, 02:05:09 pm »

My book has been published.

I've not got a paper copy yet, but it is listed as in-stock on amazon, which is the next best thing.

her_welshness · « **Reply #4295 on:** 22 August, 2011, 03:54:24 pm »

Quote from: perpetual dan on 22 August, 2011, 02:05:09 pm

My book has been published.
I've not got a paper copy yet, but it is listed as in-stock on amazon, which is the next best thing.

Well done! Let me know what it is so I can get it added to our Library?

tiermat · « **Reply #4296 on:** 22 August, 2011, 05:10:14 pm »

On Thursday of last week I emailed my boss pointing out that I am only 4 weeks from the end of my current contract and it would be useful to know if I am going to get the Order of the DCM or if I am staying on.

Today he has replied saying he is requesting an extension for me and hopeflly it will be approved, which is as good as it gets in this organisation....

Polar Bear · « **Reply #4297 on:** 22 August, 2011, 05:24:45 pm »

Thankfully I had the power to authorise renewals myself. I did often hang it out though to allow me to negotiate the rate down a bit.

Valiant · « **Reply #4298 on:** 22 August, 2011, 05:37:11 pm »

Over the last weekend we had our first proper festival gig. I think I have a new favourite live band www.merryhell.co.uk, fantastically danceable fun live songs, their recorded stuff doesn't do them justice and very pro and easy to work with when it comes to mixing. Infact I said I'd do their next London gig for free lol

CrinklyLion · « **Reply #4299 on:** 22 August, 2011, 06:30:22 pm »

Smallestcub successfully pedalled several metres in the park, unsupported.\o/