What's making you happy today?

[Sundae]

I'm nearly done documenting my Glasgow/ Arran trip.
Finishing it up is not what is making me happy, it's the little things I remember as I write which I treasure.

Dana telling me how much I've made her laugh recently. And loving my jeans.
The waitress at the 916 Diner coming out to invite us in.
Flash still going. Seeing a fox.
Limey buying me a souvenir programme for no other reason than that I wanted to add to my collection.
Mr Limey giving me a brotherly (and whiskery) kiss because he really enjoyed the meal I'd cooked.
Cyd being a crazy kitten.
Me sleeping through a Dead Rodent Situation (stone cold sober, but wearing earplugs)
Talking on the phone to Lola in Limey's front room.

And the kind replies and PMs about my trip.
And of course having 'Spode back.
And.

[Lola Bunny]

Aww.....it makes me feel happy to be part of the reasons that made you happy. :-)

[Clodfobble]

*gasp*

I just discovered, there exists a "That Mitchell and Webb Sound," a collection of their radio comedy sketches which are completely independent from their hilarious TV show. And Audible has it!!

I am now looking forward to spending six hours in the car this afternoon/evening. That's how excited I am.

[DanaC]

Did you not know about that? Ohh, Clod they're awesome.

The sketches are independent, but a few of them were adapted for the tv show. They started their sketches on radio and then moved to Tv with it (quite a common route for comedy here)

One of the sketches that began life on radio was the one with the German soldiers discussing whether or not they're the bad guys in the war.

They've recently done a new series of Mitchell and Webb Sound, actually. A return to radio after a few years absence.

[Clodfobble]

I admit it does feel a little unfair, spending a credit on less than three hours, when I just got 36+ hours of Peter F. Hamilton for one credit (have you listened to The Great North Road yet? Do it now...) But still, it's Mitchell and Webb. It'll be worth it.

[DanaC]

yeah. I know what you mean. But radio productions are a lot more expensive to produce than an audio reading.

I haven't listened to the Great North Road yet, no. I will do though. I'm kind of still on a teensy bit of a zombie apocalypse kick at the moment *grins*

[Lola Bunny]

Just took an "After" (midway) picture of my body. Wasn't too happy with it but when compared it to my "Before" picture, there was a big improvement. Now I'm happy. Hehe....Still ways to go but at least I know I'm moving along towards the body that I want. Not my ideal body because I'm too lazy for it. Haha....Well maybe when I become more fit I would be more motivated to work hard.

[Sundae]

Pics or it never happened!
C'mon girl, show us your awesomeness.

I'm happy because I bought London in a Lunchtime second-hand and it arrived today.
It's a book that details London sights and locations which can be toured in approximately one hour. It's not a comprehensive guide, and it doesn't give you details of everything you will see - that's up to the staff and tour guides at the locations recommended.
But it does include some hidden treasures and things you (me) didn't expect.

Specific happy?
Backstage tour of the Covent Garden Opera House all booked and in the bag for Mum and I. She's an OAP so gets a massive £1 discount.
Whoop, whoop!
Grandad used to work there btw, so it's not just an interesting tour, it's a special interesting tour.

Schedule for our visit to London on 6 May.
- Opera House
- Afternoon Tea
- Ghost Stories

All links are for official websites and safe for work, but the Ghost Stories website has audio (just so you know before clicking)

[Sundae]

In the five months I've been working I've only really interacted with Deli partners and customers.
But moving onto Bakery two mornings a week, even though I am completely screened by shelving, I've made two new connections.

In fairness, one is a lady I was already on nodding terms with, but she said, "You always seemed so busy I didn't like to disturb you.". I'm actually far busier on Bakery and in a shorter span of time, but she sees me more behind the scenes as it were, in and out of the freezer, facing up and restocking the Patisserie.
She is very glamorous. And has a cat. And I don't know her name.

The other is a gingery fellow.
He works ambient bread (prepacked loaves & cakes) and the same hours I do. I think I know his name. I thought he took a bit of a shine to me. Not that I'm looking. But yeah, I'd go there...

Sadly, yesterday I was helped out by a lissome young lass they are training up on Counters.
He nearly tripped over his own feet offering help and assistance. I'd never judge anyone for responding to physical attractiveness, but the difference in the way he dealt with the two of us showed me he was just being a mate to me.

Mate is good. Getting to know more people is good.
Something good has come from this change of shift!

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by Sundae

She is very glamorous. And has a cat.

Well? Which is it?

[DanaC]

Sounds like you're really getting a lot from the Waitrose experience, Sundae. Working with a decent crew makes all the difference. I've had great jobs made unbearable by shitheads. And shitty jobs made wonderful by good colleagues.

My happy: at the risk of speaking too soon, tempting fate, etc...

My internet connection has been reading above half meg all day today. Last night it seemed to stabilise a little, and had gone up to just under a half meg on speedtests (.47mbps) - then this morning it was offline, and I thought oh here we fucking go again. But when I turned it off and on again it connected and has held at around .65 ever since.

Crossing fingers and toes that it stays like this and doesn't collapse back down to an unstable .25 after 24-48 hours, which is what usually happens :p

[Griff]

It is so beautiful here this morning. The snow is falling steadily and already deep on the ground. It is so very quiet and a Saturday!

[Lola Bunny]

That sounds beautiful.

[Griff]

Just got back from xc skiing. Truly beautiful.

[orthodoc]

It is beautiful here in western PA. Lots of snow and it's all white and pristine, not the dirty greasy slush that happens with traffic. I drove my 2005 4Runner today for the first time in a long time ... locked in the low 4WD and growled right on up the field.My oldest son came in from DC to build me the frame for a raised-bed garden that we'll set in place in a few weeks, fill to 12" with small wood debris from the woodlot and then 12" of soil on top. He's promised to build me a chicken coop for next spring ...