Insignificant Things That Make You Happy.

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A Moroccan man I only just met told me I was "effortlessly lazy" and then we high-fived.
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I walked more than 5.5kms today (with a hefty rucksack) and my knee has not grumped at me :D :D Same again tomorrow (well, steeper but no rucksack!) :bblonde: :bblonde:
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Robin Pt.3

The little bollox is now feeding from my outstretched palm,back and forward filling up a fledged chick. I also made the error of leaving the small plastic bag containing the mealworms,sitting beside me and it didn't take long before Robin was right inside the bag.

I reckon the wee blurt was a risk taking motorcyclist in a previous.
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I went to the dentist, he told me I'd need an Xray. He gave a me a prescription and a number to call.

I called them and got an appointment the next day. I went, got x-rayed and left with my results in a total of 15 minutes. €10.95 it cost. Some, if not all will be refunded.

I went back to the dentist. "I've got my x-ray, when can I see the dentist". 'There's a long wait. He won't be able to see you until next wednesday!!" (it's currently Thursday).
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Jody wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2023 2:24 pm I went to the dentist, he told me I'd need an Xray. He gave a me a prescription and a number to call.

I called them and got an appointment the next day. I went, got x-rayed and left with my results in a total of 15 minutes. €10.95 it cost. Some, if not all will be refunded.

I went back to the dentist. "I've got my x-ray, when can I see the dentist". 'There's a long wait. He won't be able to see you until next wednesday!!" (it's currently Thursday).
I may have to spend some time in the summer near there!! Tis (apparently) a bit more difficult here!! LOL But I should try! LOL
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Just had my first ever doctor's appointment up here speaking only French :D :D In fact :bblonde: :bblonde: :bblonde:


Both the GPs speak English well enough that I don't have to speak French. But I was very chuffed to get through a whole rdv in French - just had to clarify a couple of times cos, Damn he speaks fast!! :lol:

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I have found a new best friend. I was chatting to my neighbours boyfriend at the weekend and it turns out he's the gaffer at the local recycling centre, I took some hardcore down there today, the till guy asked him to approve the charge and I got waved straight through. :thumbup:
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Mussels wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2023 4:47 pm I have found a new best friend. I was chatting to my neighbours boyfriend at the weekend and it turns out he's the gaffer at the local recycling centre, I took some hardcore down there today, the till guy asked him to approve the charge and I got waved straight through. :thumbup:

A very good friend to have, work up to him letting you take stuff away.

P.S. AIUI they just stopped councils being able to charge for DIY waste.
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cheb wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2023 5:42 pm
Mussels wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2023 4:47 pm I have found a new best friend. I was chatting to my neighbours boyfriend at the weekend and it turns out he's the gaffer at the local recycling centre, I took some hardcore down there today, the till guy asked him to approve the charge and I got waved straight through. :thumbup:

A very good friend to have, work up to him letting you take stuff away.

P.S. AIUI they just stopped councils being able to charge for DIY waste.
I saw that article on the Beeb last night but there were no dates, it said the law was set in 2015 but councils use loopholes to carry on charging.
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I recently got charged c£500 to dispose of some plasterboard, just over a tonne in weight. Including the fat bastard discount, out of the van on the weigh in, stay in the van for the weigh out. At £400 per tonne that saved about £80, two trips, I'm not that fat.
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My secret crush has a new TV quiz on C5 right now!

Lucy Worsley <swoon>
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KungFooBob wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2023 8:36 pm My secret crush has a new TV quiz on C5 right now!

Lucy Worsley <swoon>
She's a minger :D
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Yorick wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2023 8:38 pm
KungFooBob wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2023 8:36 pm My secret crush has a new TV quiz on C5 right now!

Lucy Worsley <swoon>
She's a minger :D
I would.
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Cousin Jack wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2023 9:06 pm
Yorick wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2023 8:38 pm
KungFooBob wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2023 8:36 pm My secret crush has a new TV quiz on C5 right now!

Lucy Worsley <swoon>
She's a minger :D
I would.
Got a face like a bulldog licking nettles covered in piss.
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Yorick wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2023 9:34 pm
Cousin Jack wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2023 9:06 pm
Yorick wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2023 8:38 pm

She's a minger :D
I would.
Got a face like a bulldog licking nettles covered in piss.
That's a bit unkind, I'm sure Jack has a great personality.
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In my fave bar, there's a group of locals who come down often and have a great time.
They order the 4 pint jugs of beer then crack open their cooly boxes full of sarnies and snacks.
Happiest folk in the world. It's their island and everyone smiles
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KungFooBob wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2023 8:36 pm My secret crush has a new TV quiz on C5 right now!

Lucy Worsley <swoon>
She's a conundrum and I've spent to much time pondering this.
I've decided no as she looks like someone in hair & makeup has tried very hard to make her look like a normie but she'll only go so far.
Also hosting a quiz show on channel 5 has ruined any respect I had for her.
Alice Roberts is a much easier choice.
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I agree about Alice, but Lucy looks ok to me. At my age you cant be too fussy.
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I had to smile at the lowest price quote for my Bullet...
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KungFooBob wrote: Fri Jun 23, 2023 11:16 am I had to smile at the lowest price quote for my Bullet...
Lolz, I added the wife as a named rider and it went down to £46.96!