What's making you happy today? - Page 288

classicman · 06-30-2009, 11:22 PM

If there aren't pics, it didn't happen

Congrats!

lumberjim · 07-01-2009, 12:54 AM

this:

DanaC · 07-01-2009, 04:48 AM

Choco that's brilliant. Bet your mum feels so much lighter for it.

My mum did a similar thing with me, after I finished my exams. Got back and she'd tidied up and hoovered, but most importantly: she'd cut Pilau's fur off. It had been a source of tremendous guilt and unhappiness for me. He was so tangled and uncomfortable and the undercoat was like a thick rug. Couldn't see through it to the skin to check for ticks and so on. Knew I had to take him to the vet for a lump on his ear and his arthritis kicking in in his back legs....too ashamed to take him until I'd cut back some of the fur...but such a major job and I wasn;t up to it. When I got back from my final exam and he was skipping about looking like a puppy with his short fuzzy fur....wow, I was so happy. Such a relief.

Sundae, honey, I only just saw this

Was out most of yesterday (picking up Dad's ashes - how typical of our family that we'd do this several months late lol) That's a very lovely thing to say

I've already posted in the Birthdaythread....but rather typically, my good intentions of sending cards have floundered on my utter lack of organisation:P So accept this birthday wish instead:

For this year
I hope you have, more laughs,
and fewer tears
greater triumphs
and lesser fears;

that the road you've set yourself upon
sees the culmination of things begun
opens doors you didn't know were there,
brings at least five more changes
to the colour of your hair...

...and new and smashing boots galore
to go with a new wardrobe you adore
and lots of cellar pics to post
here for your mates
who'll raise a toast
to the smashing, awesome, and classy bird
...and videos so your voice is heard

May the Diz-cat bring prizes
and may you lose two more sizes
and most of all honey,
though I wish you more money
I call for the happy and cheer you deserve.

Happy Birthday Cherry. If you triumph this year as you have the last there will be no stopping you. *hugs*

Trilby · 07-01-2009, 06:57 AM

both my boys are here!

YAY!

glatt · 07-01-2009, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shawnee123

I got my new car today.

That's awesome! I missed where you said what you were getting. What did you get?

Shawnee123 · 07-01-2009, 08:10 AM

A Saturn Astra. Silver. It's so pretty: sporty, quick, luxury in a small car. I've never had a brand new car before. I'm in love.

Thanks for asking. This is a huge deal for me.

glatt · 07-01-2009, 08:13 AM

You seriously need to get someone to take a picture of you in it, behind the wheel, to post here.

The reviews for it sounded really good. I think you bought a good car.

Shawnee123 · 07-01-2009, 08:16 AM

I think so too. The reason they didn't sell so well over here (though the biggest selling car in Europe, they say) is because they didn't market it well, and I think people were intimidated by the controls. I'm still learning how to use, heck, the radio!

But I really like it. I think it's perfect for me, and will last a long time.

I took some pics of it last night but it was dark and they didn't come out well. I'll get a pic w/ me to post.

Frenger · 07-01-2009, 11:38 AM

Today I took my Baccalauréat exam, and now that that's over with I can finally relax for the first time in over a month.

monster · 07-01-2009, 11:40 AM

Congratulations

Queen of the Ryche · 07-01-2009, 12:03 PM

Woo hoo Shawnee! Good for you!!!

DanaC · 07-01-2009, 02:21 PM

Good for you Shawnee!

and big congrats to Frenger! Enjoy that relaxation to the max, you've earned it

Shawnee123 · 07-01-2009, 02:53 PM

Thanks youse guys.

WTG Frenger.

dar512 · 07-01-2009, 03:42 PM

Virtual Friday for me.

Sundae · 07-01-2009, 04:06 PM

Dani that was lovely - I'm sure I didn't deserve that!
And Shaawnee - a new one - wow. You should be proud of yourself chica. Now, when are you taking it dogging

I had a lovely day today.
Woke up at 05.30 - not so good. But it feels different on your birthday anyway.
Got ready slowly and went into town for a McD's. That stops this Monday (ie Monday will be the last one!) Back on hard routine after that - I intend to have new pics for you by the August Bank Holiday.

Slight angry at the buses (waited 30 mins for a bus that left from the wrong bay according to the screens) but calmed, calmer calm. Hey, It's my birthday, it's all cool.
Lovely bus ride to Berko (I filmed the trip through Tring, will put in the Aylesbury thread)

Slight wobble re the place we chose to eat - I've taken pics of the menu and I think again the Aylesbury thread is most appropriate.
They didn't have the ingredients for a Ploughmans. Or any baguettes. Mum got really cross so we went elsewhere.

Went to ASK - nice enough place.
Decent quality food, excellent company, good birthday treat had by all.

Only real sore spot of the day - I was wearing my killer cork heels. Lady in front of me stopped abruptly and I tried to sidestep her and went over on my weak ankle - I've done that in trainers and flip-flops too, just the fall is further from the platforms. Lovely lady, apologised profusely and picked me up. "Oh sorry, I'm so sorry, are you okay?" Mum responds on my behalf, "No, it's just the shoes, she can't walk in them."

Let it go, let it go.
Have a graze on my knee like a nine year old though.

ETA - as well as the meal they bought me a guide to Amsterdam with a fold-out map AND a kaftan to replace the tattered old one I wear as a cover-all/ dressing gown. They really thought about things I would appreciate and I love them for it and told them so.

Then back to the house they're sitting (shhhhhhh! very naughty!) and home for about 18.00.
18.30, my sister picks me up and we watch my nephew in his school play. I am almost never acknowldged in this way so it was very special to me.

Home to the Cellar and lovely words.

Phew!
And I have pottery tomorrow - yay!

06-30-2009, 11:22 PM	#4306
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	If there aren't pics, it didn't happen Congrats! __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

07-01-2009, 12:54 AM	#4307
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	this: Attached Images __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

07-01-2009, 06:57 AM	#4309
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	both my boys are here! YAY! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

07-01-2009, 08:10 AM	#4311
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	A Saturn Astra. Silver. It's so pretty: sporty, quick, luxury in a small car. I've never had a brand new car before. I'm in love. Thanks for asking. This is a huge deal for me. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

07-01-2009, 08:16 AM	#4313
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	I think so too. The reason they didn't sell so well over here (though the biggest selling car in Europe, they say) is because they didn't market it well, and I think people were intimidated by the controls. I'm still learning how to use, heck, the radio! But I really like it. I think it's perfect for me, and will last a long time. I took some pics of it last night but it was dark and they didn't come out well. I'll get a pic w/ me to post. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

07-01-2009, 08:13 AM	#4312
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	You seriously need to get someone to take a picture of you in it, behind the wheel, to post here. The reviews for it sounded really good. I think you bought a good car.

07-01-2009, 11:38 AM	#4314
Frenger skub Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Paris, France Posts: 18	Today I took my Baccalauréat exam, and now that that's over with I can finally relax for the first time in over a month.

07-01-2009, 11:40 AM	#4315
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	Congratulations __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

07-01-2009, 12:03 PM	#4316
Queen of the Ryche is fleeing the scene Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Beautiful CO Posts: 1,510	Woo hoo Shawnee! Good for you!!! __________________ Once, in an interview, Chuck Norris admitted that he was not the most awesome thing ever. He declined to elaborate; but I believe we all know that he was referring to the existence of chocolate covered bacon. I'd rather be judged by twelve than carried by six.

07-01-2009, 02:53 PM	#4318
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Thanks youse guys. WTG Frenger. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

07-01-2009, 03:42 PM	#4319
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	Virtual Friday for me. __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

07-01-2009, 04:06 PM	#4320
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Dani that was lovely - I'm sure I didn't deserve that! And Shaawnee - a new one - wow. You should be proud of yourself chica. Now, when are you taking it dogging I had a lovely day today. Woke up at 05.30 - not so good. But it feels different on your birthday anyway. Got ready slowly and went into town for a McD's. That stops this Monday (ie Monday will be the last one!) Back on hard routine after that - I intend to have new pics for you by the August Bank Holiday. Slight angry at the buses (waited 30 mins for a bus that left from the wrong bay according to the screens) but calmed, calmer calm. Hey, It's my birthday, it's all cool. Lovely bus ride to Berko (I filmed the trip through Tring, will put in the Aylesbury thread) Slight wobble re the place we chose to eat - I've taken pics of the menu and I think again the Aylesbury thread is most appropriate. They didn't have the ingredients for a Ploughmans. Or any baguettes. Mum got really cross so we went elsewhere. Went to ASK - nice enough place. Decent quality food, excellent company, good birthday treat had by all. Only real sore spot of the day - I was wearing my killer cork heels. Lady in front of me stopped abruptly and I tried to sidestep her and went over on my weak ankle - I've done that in trainers and flip-flops too, just the fall is further from the platforms. Lovely lady, apologised profusely and picked me up. "Oh sorry, I'm so sorry, are you okay?" Mum responds on my behalf, "No, it's just the shoes, she can't walk in them." Let it go, let it go. Have a graze on my knee like a nine year old though. ETA - as well as the meal they bought me a guide to Amsterdam with a fold-out map AND a kaftan to replace the tattered old one I wear as a cover-all/ dressing gown. They really thought about things I would appreciate and I love them for it and told them so. Then back to the house they're sitting (shhhhhhh! very naughty!) and home for about 18.00. 18.30, my sister picks me up and we watch my nephew in his school play. I am almost never acknowldged in this way so it was very special to me. Home to the Cellar and lovely words. Phew! And I have pottery tomorrow - yay! Attached Images Last edited by Sundae; 07-01-2009 at 04:12 PM.

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