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 Post subject: Re: 31 Days of Happiness
PostPosted: Thu Mar 25, 2021 10:12 
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Well I have not withdrawn my application yet as the agency asked me to sleep on it .. :)

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 Post subject: Re: 31 Days of Happiness
PostPosted: Thu Mar 25, 2021 11:53 
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Well I have not withdrawn my application yet as the agency asked me to sleep on it .. :)


Did you tell them you already had?


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 Post subject: Re: 31 Days of Happiness
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I had asked to agent. to withdraw it, he asked me to sleep on it. I am assuming it has not been withdrawn.

DXC, want me to stop.

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 Post subject: Re: 31 Days of Happiness
PostPosted: Thu Mar 25, 2021 12:11 
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Well I have not withdrawn my application yet as the agency asked me to sleep on it .. :)

It was the same for me when I rejected the first offer from the Mattress Tester job.

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 Post subject: Re: 31 Days of Happiness
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KovacsC wrote:
Well I have not withdrawn my application yet as the agency asked me to sleep on it .. :)

It was the same for me when I rejected the first offer from the Mattress Tester job.


That took me a while... :DD :DD

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 Post subject: Re: 31 Days of Happiness
PostPosted: Thu Mar 25, 2021 12:24 
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I’ll tell you what made me happy yesterday:

I’m not that active on Twitter but I had an interaction with past Beex member, WTB. It was really small and provoked a laugh from him. But it made me happy and I kinda miss him from the forum. It’s nice to see that he’s still a gamer though and still enjoying the hobby.

https://twitter.com/vzzbucks/status/1374482467978027009




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 Post subject: Re: 31 Days of Happiness
PostPosted: Fri Mar 26, 2021 8:33 
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Perhaps we could arrange a Beex walk or something? I don't live too far away either.


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 Post subject: Re: 31 Days of Happiness
PostPosted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 19:43 
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The roller disco I just had at home was fucking epic.

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 Post subject: Re: 31 Days of Happiness
PostPosted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 20:40 
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Had some one round to work on the garden.


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 Post subject: Re: 31 Days of Happiness
PostPosted: Sat Mar 27, 2021 20:41 
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The roller disco I just had at home was fucking epic.


That sounds awesome.

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 Post subject: Re: 31 Days of Happiness
PostPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2021 10:01 
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Time for that garden party now then.

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 Post subject: Re: 31 Days of Happiness
PostPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2021 10:14 
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Time for that garden party now then.


I think so... when allowed :)

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 Post subject: Re: 31 Days of Happiness
PostPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2021 11:50 
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Turns out I have overpaid on my student loan. Sizeable refund on the way .

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 Post subject: Re: 31 Days of Happiness
PostPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2021 11:56 
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That is fab news...

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 Post subject: Re: 31 Days of Happiness
PostPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2021 16:44 
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Awesome, MaliA.

Such a nice day that I thought to stick a book in my bag as I wandered to the Post Office, then read a whole book on the way back, all outside. It felt like an enormous change from the norm.


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 Post subject: Re: 31 Days of Happiness
PostPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2021 17:03 
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How short was that book? Or how fast do you read? Or how slow do you walk? Or how far away is your local post office?!

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 Post subject: Re: 31 Days of Happiness
PostPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2021 17:04 
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Awesome, MaliA.

Such a nice day that I thought to stick a book in my bag as I wandered to the Post Office, then read a whole book on the way back, all outside. It felt like an enormous change from the norm.


Reading a book while walking?

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 Post subject: Re: 31 Days of Happiness
PostPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2021 17:13 
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Ah yes, this is not clear. I walked to the Post Office. Then I stopped only a few metres from the PO, sat down on a bench by the River Lea, and read half a book. Then I needed a pee, so I finished my walk, via a remote-ish woody bit, and sat in the garden to finish the book.


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 Post subject: Re: 31 Days of Happiness
PostPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2021 17:19 
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Ah yes, this is not clear. I walked to the Post Office. Then I stopped only a few metres from the PO, sat down on a bench by the River Lea, and read half a book. Then I needed a pee, so I finished my walk, via a remote-ish woody bit, and sat in the garden to finish the book.


ah! That sounds most excellent and lovely.

I've always been suspicious of book walkers.


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 Post subject: Re: 31 Days of Happiness
PostPosted: Mon Mar 29, 2021 17:25 
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JBR wrote:
Ah yes, this is not clear. I walked to the Post Office. Then I stopped only a few metres from the PO, sat down on a bench by the River Lea, and read half a book. Then I needed a pee, so I finished my walk, via a remote-ish woody bit, and sat in the garden to finish the book.


ah! That sounds most excellent and lovely.

I've always been suspicious of book walkers.


I did do way back when - late 1990s, walking to university (several miles), I resented the bus fare, but also resented the time spent walking, so read, a bit, while walking. Woodhouse has big wide pavements, at least. Now I'd be listening to podcasts, which is a little more sociable.


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 Post subject: Re: 31 Days of Happiness
PostPosted: Tue Mar 30, 2021 16:23 
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Thursday - nipped into work, it was lovely to see everyone.
Friday - zoom calls with two groups of friends
Saturday - did very little and it was GOOD.
Sunday, cut out and arranged lots of pattern pieces.
Monday - lie in, first day of annual leave. Nipped to the shops and to the village and started to clean and sort some of the house and start sewing.
Today, sorted out the garage (huge job, I hurt) sat outside for a while with the cat. I'm now in shorts and t-shirt trying not to ache while waiting for the quiz.

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 Post subject: Re: 31 Days of Happiness
PostPosted: Tue Mar 30, 2021 17:22 
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I have had a builder in today to fix a buggered floor. It is lovely and does not squeak any more.

It feels good that all the rubbish bits of my house are being fixed.

Just getting a quote for a fence. then my garden will look a lot better.

I think it will be the bathroom..



All this work I can now afford, seem to be making a positive impact on me, and I feel a lot better. As the house was getting me down.

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 Post subject: Re: 31 Days of Happiness
PostPosted: Tue Mar 30, 2021 17:26 
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Oh, who did you use? My landing is DRIVING ME MAD. Parts of it feel like they're sinking, and other parts are squeaky as hell. I was looking around for someone to come and fix it yesterday but wasn't sure who the best person to use would be (carpenter type person or builder or what!)

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 Post subject: Re: 31 Days of Happiness
PostPosted: Tue Mar 30, 2021 17:29 
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Jem wrote:
Oh, who did you use? My landing is DRIVING ME MAD. Parts of it feel like they're sinking, and other parts are squeaky as hell. I was looking around for someone to come and fix it yesterday but wasn't sure who the best person to use would be (carpenter type person or builder or what!)



I can message you with the person I used. He was quite good..

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 Post subject: Re: 31 Days of Happiness
PostPosted: Tue Mar 30, 2021 17:35 
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Shall we just swap trades people..

Your fence fella has been round. Cheers :)

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 Post subject: Re: 31 Days of Happiness
PostPosted: Tue Mar 30, 2021 17:36 
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You've had plumbing, blinds and fence people off me now, so it's only fair :DD

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 Post subject: Re: 31 Days of Happiness
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Jem wrote:
You've had plumbing, blinds and fence people off me now, so it's only fair :DD



I can swap you a builder and boiler person :)

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From my limited understanding, this is how Hearthstone etc works. I think I'm in.


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 Post subject: Re: 31 Days of Happiness
PostPosted: Wed Mar 31, 2021 8:56 
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1. My neighbour told me that she saw a hedgehog in my garden.
2. I have ordered a new coffee table meaning I'll finally be motivated to remove the crap from the old one.
3. I'm pleased with how well my draw-the-art round worked last night and everyone's clear enjoyment of it.
4. I just looked out of my window and saw six birds on my two feeders, and four more nibbling up the ground seed.
5. Day off, so got up later than normal, cooked cheeseburgers for breakfast, cleared and dismantled the old coffee table, and built a new one.
6. Marked the space I wanted to develop in my garden out with weed fabric, developed a plan for it, and ordered the planter kit I need.
7.Sitting in my garden, reading a book, and drinking beer. Sure, my fleece might be zipped up to my chin and my knuckles are turning an interesting shade of purple but the sun's out, some of my crocuses are blooming, and Spring is in the air.
8. Cooked a tasty curry and was a bit more adventurous with it than normal, even preparing a marinade in the morning ahead of time.
9. Quiz! Cheered me up no end.
10. Gave an excellent presentation at work
11. Train ride!
12. Drank beer and read.
13. Thrilling rugby!
14. Finished a book
15. Five pointer on 'Only Connect'
16. Quiz! Especially the puppy pics.
17. Drank a lot of beer!
18. Lazed in front of the TV
19. Finished a book!
20. Thrilling rugby!
21. 9 mile walk around local villages


22.Gave my nieces a tour of my "Animal Crossing" island
23. Quiz!
24. Gave good presentation at work.
25. Received good feedback on the presentation
26. Thrilling rugby!
27. Built planter!
28. Filled planter with 700l of soil!
29. Sat in the sun, read, and drank beer.
30. Unexpected gifts! (thanks everyone!)


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 Post subject: Re: 31 Days of Happiness
PostPosted: Wed Mar 31, 2021 9:17 
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All this work I can now afford, seem to be making a positive impact on me, and I feel a lot better. As the house was getting me down.

This is great, Nov. Glad to hear it.

Longer days and hopefully more sun will help us all too.

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 Post subject: Re: 31 Days of Happiness
PostPosted: Thu Apr 01, 2021 7:05 
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Kern wrote:
1. My neighbour told me that she saw a hedgehog in my garden.
2. I have ordered a new coffee table meaning I'll finally be motivated to remove the crap from the old one.
3. I'm pleased with how well my draw-the-art round worked last night and everyone's clear enjoyment of it.
4. I just looked out of my window and saw six birds on my two feeders, and four more nibbling up the ground seed.
5. Day off, so got up later than normal, cooked cheeseburgers for breakfast, cleared and dismantled the old coffee table, and built a new one.
6. Marked the space I wanted to develop in my garden out with weed fabric, developed a plan for it, and ordered the planter kit I need.
7.Sitting in my garden, reading a book, and drinking beer. Sure, my fleece might be zipped up to my chin and my knuckles are turning an interesting shade of purple but the sun's out, some of my crocuses are blooming, and Spring is in the air.
8. Cooked a tasty curry and was a bit more adventurous with it than normal, even preparing a marinade in the morning ahead of time.
9. Quiz! Cheered me up no end.
10. Gave an excellent presentation at work
11. Train ride!
12. Drank beer and read.
13. Thrilling rugby!
14. Finished a book
15. Five pointer on 'Only Connect'
16. Quiz! Especially the puppy pics.
17. Drank a lot of beer!
18. Lazed in front of the TV
19. Finished a book!
20. Thrilling rugby!
21. 9 mile walk around local villages
22.Gave my nieces a tour of my "Animal Crossing" island
23. Quiz!
24. Gave good presentation at work.
25. Received good feedback on the presentation
26. Thrilling rugby!
27. Built planter!
28. Filled planter with 700l of soil!
29. Sat in the sun, read, and drank beer.
30. Unexpected gifts! (thanks everyone!)

31. Did some tidying.


Right, that's March done. I can get back to being miserable. It's April 1st, meaning it's April Fool's Day, a public festival that ought to have been consigned to the flames a long time ago.

Some really good and more substantial positivity in this thread from various posters, so thanks for sharing it.


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 Post subject: Re: 31 Days of Happiness
PostPosted: Thu Apr 01, 2021 7:56 
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Darwin woke us up with about fifty April Fools jokes in a row, but then really did believe Russell when he told him that his school was moved overnight and was now on the moon, so they couldn’t walk to school today and he’d have to go in a rocket instead.

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Mimi wrote:
Darwin woke us up with about fifty April Fools jokes in a row, but then really did believe Russell when he told him that his school was moved overnight and was now on the moon, so they couldn’t walk to school today and he’d have to go in a rocket instead.


That is fab... :)

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We had the bi-folds fully open for most of yesterday (until Topher saw a field mouse I had disturbed, grabbed it and went bounding towards Joans in the extension while I was yelling down the garden not to let him in and Joans in one pretty swift move managed to flail his arms at the cat and close the bi-folds).

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Goddess Jasmine wrote:
We had the bi-folds fully open for most of yesterday (until Topher saw a field mouse I had disturbed, grabbed it and went bounding towards Joans in the extension while I was yelling down the garden not to let him in and Joans in one pretty swift move managed to flail his arms at the cat and close the bi-folds).

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