Smile of the day - What is yours? - Page 323 - SV650.org

Sir Trev · 24-07-18, 05:06 PM

Slightly proud dad alert.

I'll share this in the photo a day thread too but it belongs in here for sure.

My graduation day was in February - it was freezing on Brighton seafront that day. Brighton Poly (as it was called then) obviously forgot to book the venue in time so we had the ceremony nine months after we'd all left... Fast forward 26 years and I'm on Brighton seafront again for Monkey's graduation ceremony from Sussex Uni (much nicer place than my alma mater) yesterday and the weather was, well, a smidge warmer. It was a cracking day, great speech by the actor, comedian and Uni Chanceller Sanjeev Bhaskar, a few glasses of fizz, and then it was photo time.

Two generations of Brighton-based graduates. Still makes me smile. Monkey got a better grade than me too which makes me smile all the more.

IMG1 (1 of 1)-20 by Trevor Laight, on Flickr

dirtydog · 24-07-18, 06:36 PM

That's a great pic Sir Trev, "slightly proud". I think that might be a little bit of an understatement

My smile for today (apart from being on holiday) is taking the dogs and daughters out for a nice long walk and mess around

maviczap · 24-07-18, 07:15 PM

Mines off to Brighton in September Sir Trev

Congrats on your monkey's success!

admin · 24-07-18, 07:34 PM

Great shot sir Trev.

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Red ones · 25-07-18, 09:11 AM

Sir Trev you look very proud. You even put a little flag on your shoulder for the day!

I'm just pleased for the moment that I don't go to work until lunchtime.

The downside is I'll be riding in full gear at midday to a meeting. I've already messaged ahead to make sure the AC is turned down.

Littlepeahead · 25-07-18, 06:37 PM

It's my manager's birthday but he wanted to keep it quiet.

His work mug has vanished so I bought him a new mug and his favourite peanut butter cups as a present. He thanked me but said he hoped I was the only one who had remembered.

As each member of the department arrived they wished him a happy birthday.

Then in the department meeting I surprised him with a big mojito cake.

Finally we had company drinks tonight, at which the CEO stood on a chair and led 150 people in a singalong Happy Birthday while the boss mouthed to me 'you're sacked'.

Low key.... Nope

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littleoldman2 · 27-07-18, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Trev

Slightly proud dad alert.

Quite right to

Chris_SVS · 28-07-18, 06:22 PM

Bikesafe today: Observer tells me if I turned up at a police training school for a 3 week course I wouldn't have too much bother passing it.. I may now use the "pass" for 10% off IAM/Rospa training

In the meantime, this Jack Daniels is going down like water

Littlepeahead · 29-07-18, 09:20 PM

So he's the almighty, and he thinks this gives him the right to queue jump for a manicure?

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shiftin_gear98 · 30-07-18, 08:13 AM

Got to ride the bike this morning for the first time in 9 days! Always makes me smile.

24-07-18, 05:06 PM	#3221
Sir Trev Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: High Wycombe, where the chair factories used to be Posts: 1,440	Re: Smile of the day - What is yours? Slightly proud dad alert. I'll share this in the photo a day thread too but it belongs in here for sure. My graduation day was in February - it was freezing on Brighton seafront that day. Brighton Poly (as it was called then) obviously forgot to book the venue in time so we had the ceremony nine months after we'd all left... Fast forward 26 years and I'm on Brighton seafront again for Monkey's graduation ceremony from Sussex Uni (much nicer place than my alma mater) yesterday and the weather was, well, a smidge warmer. It was a cracking day, great speech by the actor, comedian and Uni Chanceller Sanjeev Bhaskar, a few glasses of fizz, and then it was photo time. Two generations of Brighton-based graduates. Still makes me smile. Monkey got a better grade than me too which makes me smile all the more. IMG1 (1 of 1)-20 by Trevor Laight, on Flickr __________________ We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town, BEEP BEEP!

24-07-18, 06:36 PM	#3222
dirtydog Knob faced knobster Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Haslemere Posts: 5,419	Re: Smile of the day - What is yours? That's a great pic Sir Trev, "slightly proud". I think that might be a little bit of an understatement My smile for today (apart from being on holiday) is taking the dogs and daughters out for a nice long walk and mess around __________________ 2001 SV650 in shimmerin green, Not broken anymore

24-07-18, 07:15 PM	#3223
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: Smile of the day - What is yours? Mines off to Brighton in September Sir Trev Congrats on your monkey's success! __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

24-07-18, 07:34 PM	#3224
admin John T Mega Poster Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shrewsbury, Shrops, UK Posts: 2,455	Re: Smile of the day - What is yours? Great shot sir Trev. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk __________________ Admin for this forum and the main site. John@sv650.org

25-07-18, 09:11 AM	#3225
Red ones Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 1,422	Re: Smile of the day - What is yours? Sir Trev you look very proud. You even put a little flag on your shoulder for the day! I'm just pleased for the moment that I don't go to work until lunchtime. The downside is I'll be riding in full gear at midday to a meeting. I've already messaged ahead to make sure the AC is turned down.

25-07-18, 06:37 PM	#3226
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Re: Smile of the day - What is yours? It's my manager's birthday but he wanted to keep it quiet. His work mug has vanished so I bought him a new mug and his favourite peanut butter cups as a present. He thanked me but said he hoped I was the only one who had remembered. As each member of the department arrived they wished him a happy birthday. Then in the department meeting I surprised him with a big mojito cake. Finally we had company drinks tonight, at which the CEO stood on a chair and led 150 people in a singalong Happy Birthday while the boss mouthed to me 'you're sacked'. Low key.... Nope Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind...

28-07-18, 06:22 PM	#3228
Chris_SVS Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 511	Re: Smile of the day - What is yours? Bikesafe today: Observer tells me if I turned up at a police training school for a 3 week course I wouldn't have too much bother passing it.. I may now use the "pass" for 10% off IAM/Rospa training In the meantime, this Jack Daniels is going down like water

29-07-18, 09:20 PM	#3229
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Re: Smile of the day - What is yours? So he's the almighty, and he thinks this gives him the right to queue jump for a manicure? Sent from my SM-G935F using Tapatalk __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind...

30-07-18, 08:13 AM	#3230
shiftin_gear98 Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: At home Posts: 756	Re: Smile of the day - What is yours? Got to ride the bike this morning for the first time in 9 days! Always makes me smile.

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