happy talk thread

[timwilky]

Too much bad stuff been happening round here. We need happy talk.
I will kick it off with my good news.

1) 15 days since the naughty man with the hair dryer tried to take my piccy & number, so off the hook (I hope).

2) Bro phoned. I have got his ticket against the dingles. I could not get one and he has to work and has a season ticket.

Happy Happy Happy

[stewie]

Going to attend an open day sat, might just change my life, nice idea Tim

[Quedos]

had a fanatstic wedding on Friday and made some brilliant friends and managed to cement even more friendships

[DarrenSV650S]

Can you explain number 1 Tim? I don't understand

Happyness..... em... well I'm feeling extremely unhappy after hearing the news on here yesterday, but before that, my weekend was a very happy one with a great run up to John O Groats with some good friends. Stayed the night in Thurso and came home sunday and witnessed some of the most beautiful views and scenery I have ever seen. Truly epic. I will be going back next summer

[Filipe M.]

It's a national holiday around here and I'm locked in the office working to meet a deadline.










Oops, wrong thread. Carry on, nothing to see here.

[_Stretchie_]

My new lid turned up and just waiting to go home and play with my helmet

; )

[suzsv650]

Ive got tickets for Glastonbury 2010! yay!

[suzsv650]

my new lid turned up and just waiting to go home and play with my helmet

; )

hahaha!

[xXBADGERXx]

I ate all my Activia Yogurts in one go

[Warthog]

Just pre-ordered Operation Flashpoint 2 and an HD4870 1024Mb card :). I am a nerd.

[timwilky]

Can you explain number 1 Tim? I don't understand

Happyness..... em... well I'm feeling extremely unhappy after hearing the news on here yesterday, but before that, my weekend was a very happy one with a great run up to John O Groats with some good friends. Stayed the night in Thurso and came home sunday and witnessed some of the most beautiful views and scenery I have ever seen. Truly epic. I will be going back next summer


Must get a Notice of Intended Persecution within 14 days of the offence in order to prosecute me, today is day 15 from when the man in the unmarked police car tried to get his speed camera between us.

[mattSV]

I ate all my Activia Yogurts in one go

Hope your not mullered

[xXBADGERXx]

Hope your not mullered

"Bwarp" can`t ....... reach ..... keyboard .......... for ....... smart ........... answer

[DarrenSV650S]

More happyness... I skived off work today and am current getting mullered ;) on kopparberg cider :D :D

[xXBADGERXx]

I like how it went from Yogurt , to Muller , to getting Mullered in 3 posts

[Quedos]

Can you explain number 1 Tim? I don't understand


didn't get done for speeding!"

[Alpinestarhero]

Nice one tim, I think its important we all take stock and remember what we do have. its al to easy to realise the things we dont have

ooookk

did an oil change today, awesome. Saw the dentist, needed nothing other than a general clean (which he always does anyway). Start my PhD next week. Hopefully seeing spannerman tomorrow for hagon springs and new headrace bearings - rear end to follow shortly.

Oh, and I have a big secret plan which I cant reveal here but its definatly gonna happen

OHHHH operation flashpoint 2 is out on friday and I'll have all friday to play. online multiplayer Co-Op with my mate and my bro

spent time with my neice this weekend and today, she's grown up so much and can almost have a conversation. She made me feel a bit bad cos she didnt want me to go to the dentist this morning, she wanted me to play with her

some more happy things...riding the SV back up the A24 tomorrow, yippeee

[yorkie_chris]

I'm still a bit hung over, but I did have a good burger for dinner, and I'm getting back into climbing soon wahey.

[Alpinestarhero]

Man, burgers. They always raise a smile form the contented belly they provide

[carty]

I spent some time with my 3 week old niece on Saturday night, along with a lot of home cooked curry and a couple of beers, which was nice :)

Today I've had my first ever ride on a tandem (round our work carpark) and I'm now thinking of getting one for me and the Mrs to play on :)

[kellyjo]

My toddler told me 'i love you mummy'! It doesnt get any better than that :-) x

[DarrenSV650S]

My toddler told me 'i love you mummy'! It doesnt get any better than that :-) x
awwwwww that's cute :p

[plowsie]

I'm searching for CB500's to try and enter the CB500 cup.

Better so, my goal for the next few months is to be fit enough for a marathon. It is one of my many aims in life to do one. After a recent event, it has pushed me to do one.

[stewie]

I'm searching for CB500's to try and enter the CB500 cup.

Better so, my goal for the next few months is to be fit enough for a marathon. It is one of my many aims in life to do one. After a recent event, it has pushed me to do one.
check out the running thread Stu, last page

[plowsie]

Yep, already all over that like a rash bro.

[Alpinestarhero]

Sun is shining a little here now

[Luckypants]

Just heard that I have the first person coming to view my house tomorrow. Only went on the market today! :D

[stewie]

good luck with it Mike

[metalangel]

Just pre-ordered Operation Flashpoint 2 and an HD4870 1024Mb card :smile:. I am a nerd.

Nah, if you was a nerd you'd already be playing ArmA2. OFP2 is still in my opinion a crappy knockoff by a crappy company and dammit why isn't ArmA2 coming to 360 yet? On the other hand, I'm glad my 360 is out of action (decorators in, living room inaccessible) so I can avoid buying any games for the next two weeks. Stuck with my ancient laptop, got C&C: Tiberian Sun for 99p in Gamestation today!

Looking forward to being woken up at 8am for the next two weeks by decorator, but after it's all done I'll have a lush living room and hallway, woo! Finally I won't be ashamed of my house.

[Quiff Wichard]

great idea Tim...

I have no good news except the dog been had his hair cut and is now in a grump in the corner (maybe he dont like his new stylee) til mand comes in.. so peace and quiet.. that's good news

[Quiff Wichard]

Just heard that I have the first person coming to view my house tomorrow. Only went on the market today! :D


Mike itsa seller- How can they NOT like it- it is awesome.. espesh now you dont the drive so nicely..

all the best for the sale.. bake some bread that'swhat they say dont they, make the house smell of fresh bread or cakes

[Quiff Wichard]

Hope your not mullered


ha.. not bad that for an old man

[Nick_69]

I went and got a brand new tv 2day http://www.johnlewis.com/230606295/Product.aspx and im now watch the ausies beat new zealand

[captainsmelly]

Banana, battered, sugared and cinnamonned (?) Deep fried, topped with melted crushed Lion bar with Captain Morgans rum mixed in. A happy pudding.

[xXBADGERXx]

Mike itsa seller- How can they NOT like it- it is awesome.. espesh now you dont the drive so nicely..

all the best for the sale.. bake some bread that'swhat they say dont they, make the house smell of fresh bread or cakes

If I had the finances I would have bought the place months ago , heck I could have the garage and the Mrs could have the house and land

[Milky Bar Kid]

I am going to be brave and get on a plane to Ibiza in 9 days...

[Tara]

Banana, battered, sugared and cinnamonned (?) Deep fried, topped with melted crushed Lion bar with Captain Morgans rum mixed in. A happy pudding.
OMG yes please can i have it with ice cream too

[TheOnlyNemesis]

Nah, if you was a nerd you'd already be playing ArmA2. OFP2 is still in my opinion a crappy knockoff by a crappy company and dammit why isn't ArmA2 coming to 360 yet? On the other hand, I'm glad my 360 is out of action (decorators in, living room inaccessible) so I can avoid buying any games for the next two weeks. Stuck with my ancient laptop, got C&C: Tiberian Sun for 99p in Gamestation today!

Looking forward to being woken up at 8am for the next two weeks by decorator, but after it's all done I'll have a lush living room and hallway, woo! Finally I won't be ashamed of my house.


lucky, my xbox out of action cause it got RROD :-(

on happy note, i wrote a program in c and it worked :-)

[pmapp]

I'm jobless in 3 weeks.

In 3.5 weeks I start a corker of a new job. Yayyy

[Tara]

I am going to be brave and get on a plane to Ibiza in 9 days...
do it be brave and enjoy :D

[Tara]

I'm expecting my first baby any day now and aprt from being nervous about the birth i am sooooo excited

[Nobbylad]

No happy news other than I'm hoping to get Nobbylass and I over to the Border Patrol Farmer's Arms meet on Wednesday night to taste the legend that is salt & pepper chips!

[Warthog]

Nah, if you was a nerd you'd already be playing ArmA2. OFP2 is still in my opinion a crappy knockoff by a crappy company and dammit why isn't ArmA2 coming to 360 yet? On the other hand, I'm glad my 360 is out of action (decorators in, living room inaccessible) so I can avoid buying any games for the next two weeks. Stuck with my ancient laptop, got C&C: Tiberian Sun for 99p in Gamestation today!

Actually I am already playing ArmA 2 :D. Its great fun, but still buggy like the first flashpoint! The new flashpoint, yeah I know the story with Codemasters, but it has had a good review, it has coop campaign that I am dying to play with my mate, and it was £17.99 pre-ordered! I'll let you know which one is better! Anyway, back to ArmA 2, must finish it before Friday.

[Bluefish]

I have no happy news :(, But i have no sad news either :), keep on keeping on.

[Alpinestarhero]

well thats ok bluefishman, no bad news in itself is good news

maybe reword your post as

"i have no bad news, which is my good news"

:smt041

[xXBADGERXx]

I went for a bit of a ride , it is still sunny out there and the roads were clear , my visor has a few bugsplosions on it

[metalangel]

Cheers warthog, I don't trust Eurogamer reviews any more so I need to know whether it's a patch on the original or ArmA2, or if it's another Codemasters disaster! I am VERY picky about my military games...

[_Stretchie_]

I'm playing with my helmet..

[Warthog]

Cheers warthog, I don't trust Eurogamer reviews any more so I need to know whether it's a patch on the original or ArmA2, or if it's another Codemasters disaster! I am VERY picky about my military games...

Have a look at this trailer http://www.gametrailers.com/video/look-and-operation-flashpoint/57230

It is all about the countless hours they spent researching all the vehicle and weapon authenticity, how they are striving for full realism. If you are a fan of the original flashpoint for the same reasons I am (realism, weaponry, strategy and tactics) then this *hopefully* should be up your alley. I reserve the right to remove that remark after I've played it though!

[TheOnlyNemesis]

I'm playing with my helmet..


as i marked myself on the map and you live round the corner, i'm going to keep quiet on the puns there, haha

[Quedos]

I have some great friends that i can rely on

[hindle8907]

Just pre-ordered Operation Flashpoint 2 and an HD4870 1024Mb card :). I am a nerd.

Good card thats what im running :D x2

Well i broke my knee in half 2 months back and had it wired back togeather, i stared physio last week and have got alot more movement in my knee now i can bend it around 70 degrees. wheres a month ago i couldnt bend it at all. :D should be back on the bike soon :) .......

When YC gets off his bum and fixes it (Only Kidding mate.):smt023

[_Stretchie_]

as i marked myself on the map and you live round the corner, i'm going to keep quiet on the puns there, haha


Wanna see it?

:smt058

[TheOnlyNemesis]

Wanna see it?

:smt058


only if it's moist :smt064

[stewie]

I'm playing with my helmet..
What colour is it mate ?

[_Stretchie_]

STEWIE...

It's a big shiney white one

[MR UKI (1)]

1) I had a letter from gas/electrickery supplier, seems I been overpaying so they reduced my monthly direct debit by £33 without any prompting :D

2) I am currently covering maternity leave at work which is due to end in December and with it my 10 years at the company, but the girl i'm covering is not returning so I have the opportunity to stay in the role permanently :D

The above happened because I was **** on by a bird at the cash point the other day in front of 6 other people in the queue and loads of others watching in the Tescos :smt070

[Quiff Wichard]

1) I had a letter from gas/electrickery supplier, seems I been overpaying so they reduced my monthly direct debit by £33 without any prompting :D

2) I am currently covering maternity leave at work which is due to end in December and with it my 10 years at the company, but the girl i'm covering is not returning so I have the opportunity to stay in the role permanently :D

The above happened because I was **** on by a bird at the cash point the other day in front of 6 other people in the queue and loads of others watching in the Tescos :smt070


dont go gettin yoursen pregnant now Uki .. !

[_Stretchie_]

I've broken my helmet.

:' (


No, REALLY I have because I am a sausage fingered stoopid fool who cannot resist playing with stuff when I should leave it alone

[MR UKI (1)]

dont go gettin yoursen pregnant now Uki .. !

That's very close to what I was planning on doing to stay, impregnating someone so I could have their job for 9 months ;)

[Alpinestarhero]

I've broken my helmet.

:' (


No, REALLY I have because I am a sausage fingered stoopid fool who cannot resist playing with stuff when I should leave it alone

need a hand fixing it?

[_Stretchie_]

need a hand fixing it?


Thanks but I've fixed it. I put everything back in the holes where they belong and my helmet is fine again..

=D>

[Alpinestarhero]

aaaahhh, innuendo

the greatest gift england gave to comedy

[_Stretchie_]

You said end.. END in a ruuuude way

[Alpinestarhero]

:confused:.com

;)

:)

[sarah]

wooooooooo, i've got a place in the London marathon for next year :-D

[MR UKI (1)]

wooooooooo, i've got a place in the London marathon for next year :-D

Is this your first time? I ran it in 2003 and it was the most amazing experience ever :D

[_Stretchie_]

You guys are perverts.. God created motors and wheels for a reason

[Alpinestarhero]

You guys are perverts.. God created motors and wheels for a reason

yeaaa

engines

grrrrr

testosterone

arrrgggghhh

grrrr

oo look, a pretty flower, how spiffing

[madness]

Ibby and I finally got our fingers out and booked our trek to Everest Base Camp. With that next March and skiing over Christmas I've got plenty to look forward to.

[lukemillar]

Just signed a new contract! I'll be staying out in NZ for the foreseeable future :)

Also just booked a kick-ass diving holiday to Borneo/Sabah for two weeks over christmas :smt041

[sarah]

Is this your first time? I ran it in 2003 and it was the most amazing experience ever :D

yup, first time. never run anywhere near that far before. done a few 10k races but nothing more than that.

[lukemillar]

yup, first time. never run anywhere near that far before. done a few 10k races but nothing more than that.

I did the NY marathon back in 1999 (10 years now - makes me feel old :( ) I have to say it was easily the hardest physical thing I have ever done in my life and when I finished it, I bawled my eyes I out I was so emotional!

EDIT: And good luck! Let us know if you need sponsoring :)

[Dicky Ticker]

I woke up this morning breathing------------------------well its a good start:)

[Foxy]

yup, first time. never run anywhere near that far before. done a few 10k races but nothing more than that.


Has it sunk in yet that you have been accepted? :D

[sarah]

I did the NY marathon back in 1999 (10 years now - makes me feel old :( ) I have to say it was easily the hardest physical thing I have ever done in my life and when I finished it, I bawled my eyes I out I was so emotional!

EDIT: And good luck! Let us know if you need sponsoring :)

thanks, haven't decided whether to do it for charity yet. will have to have a think.

Has it sunk in yet that you have been accepted? :D

erm, probably not. i'm excited but haven't worked out a training programme yet. i still need to go to docs/physio about my dodgy shin too. eek.

[christopher]

No happy news other than I'm hoping to get Nobbylass and I over to the Border Patrol Farmer's Arms meet on Wednesday night to taste the legend that is salt & pepper chips!
I wouldn't get your hopes up, last time I went (4 weeks ago) chefs papers weren't in order apparently and the chinese on the side of the pub was closed! So Mike/DaveP went off for an expensive (unsliced) takeaway pizza. Don't know if the chinese has reopened yet, may phone up tomorrow and ask.

[Kate Moss]

I got an early birthday present on Sat, lots of new clothes so i look more like 26 rather than 66! My man has taste! obviously!

[Quedos]

i found my metallica black album and its now tome for flash forward

[Kate Moss]

oh and made a new friend!

[Bri w]

I booked a hol for my better half, and my sister in Gran Canaria 2nd week of Nov.

I'll miss her but its a full bike week!

[davepreston]

just got a set of braand new shoei leathers that fit perfect for £65 get in :)

[_Stretchie_]

Has it sunk in yet that you have been accepted? :D

erm, probably not. i'm excited but haven't worked out a training programme yet. i still need to go to docs/physio about my dodgy shin too. eek.

Forgive my ignorance, is it hard to get in then. No sarcasm, serious question. I thought you just signed up for it and the first X number of people got i

just got a set of braand new shoei leathers that fit perfect for £65 get in :)

Bloody hell where from?

[sarah]

Forgive my ignorance, is it hard to get in then. No sarcasm, serious question. I thought you just signed up for it and the first X number of people got i


only 120,000 people are able to enter the ballot (then it is closed, it only took 10 days i think this year) then a few months later they randomly select the 'winning' applications. i'm not sure how many it is but it's a LOT less than 120,000 (just googled it, apparently there are fewer than 20,000 ballot places)! if you get rejected 5 (i think) times then you are guaranteed a place the following year.

[G]

I dont have much good news in my life right now but its good and cheered me up readin gother peoples escapades lol

[Foxy]

thanks, haven't decided whether to do it for charity yet. will have to have a think.



erm, probably not. i'm excited but haven't worked out a training programme yet. i still need to go to docs/physio about my dodgy shin too. eek.

Yes you will have to be careful with your shin. At least you have plenty of time to train and especially for that distance. I couldn't imagine running that far, respect to you Sarah :cool:.

[davepreston]

evil bay stretchie it was going to cost me over 500 for a set to fit me (being a lanky git and all) and it gets better the i got mrs giggles a full set of leathers for 50 of a very kind orger (john i really do owe you a pint for that bud)

[melody]

I'm going white water rafting on the mighty Zambezi.

I can't swim.

[454697819]

I get married in less than 6 weeks... :-)

[Luckypants]

I'm going white water rafting on the mighty Zambezi.

I can't swim.

It's not swimming there, just holding your breath! :D You'll have a blast, you lucky girl!

[Luckypants]

Mike itsa seller- How can they NOT like it- it is awesome.. espesh now you dont the drive so nicely..

all the best for the sale.. bake some bread that'swhat they say dont they, make the house smell of fresh bread or cakes

If I had the finances I would have bought the place months ago , heck I could have the garage and the Mrs could have the house and land

Thanks both, I'll certainly miss it. Still, you never know where I'll find next, might be even better!

[fenjer]

I saw my ass of an ex today and didnt feel worried/upset... His new "gf" is short and fat.
This makes me happy.

Karma is a wonderful thing.

I"m going to see Billy Connolly on Friday night at the SECC. :D

[_Stretchie_]

evil bay stretchie it was going to cost me over 500 for a set to fit me (being a lanky git and all) and it gets better the i got mrs giggles a full set of leathers for 50 of a very kind orger (john i really do owe you a pint for that bud)

Well done mate.

Oh and everytime you mention MrsGiggle I keep thinking your referring to my other half, GruntyGiggles...

Oi getz roight confuzed oi duz

I saw my ass of an ex today and didnt feel worried/upset... His new "gf" is short and fat

Ha haa that's great. Give me a right giggle


Anyway, keeping in tune with my earlier posts.. Here is a picture of my helmet (thanks Dave20046)

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/Stretchie_/Stuff%20for%20posting/DSC00698Medium.jpg

[xXBADGERXx]

I"m going to see Billy Connolly on Friday night at the SECC. :D

I saw him a couple of years ago in Manchester , I was praying for him to stop as my ribs were hurting ........ I really hope he tells you about the Bedford van that backfired whenever they switched the ignition on and off .

[Specialone]

Im supposed to be going go karting saturday :D
Thats the only happy talk i have for now.

[metalmonkey]

Lets see;

I'm an Uncle my sister now has a really cute daugther the whole family are very happy.

I finally got a date to see a doctor, phew might get me fixed now.

I have about 28 days leave to take at some point! Once above is sorted I'm going somewhere, long as it ain't here. Hopefully fairly dam warm too:cool:

[Filipe M.]

Anyway, keeping in tune with my earlier posts.. Here is a picture of my helmet (thanks Dave20046)

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/Stretchie_/Stuff%20for%20posting/DSC00698Medium.jpg

StormTrooper!!! :smt072

[_Stretchie_]

StormTrooper!!! :smt072

Yooo, I'm going to get some of those white cross coutry bike boots, the tall ones and matching gloves. That'd be cool

[fenjer]

I saw him a couple of years ago in Manchester , I was praying for him to stop as my ribs were hurting ........ I really hope he tells you about the Bedford van that backfired whenever they switched the ignition on and off .

I've always wanted to see him live... I am going to (probably) die with laughter...even funnier my brother is going and will be repeating the jokes all night and have me in stitches.... Can't wait.

:)

[speedplay]

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j11/Stretchie_/Stuff%20for%20posting/DSC00698Medium.jpg


Looking good.....:smt082