What's making you happy today?

[Sundae]

Originally Posted by Gravdigr

I thought personal threats were frowned upon here. Or is that another one that applies to just me?

I'm sure it was meant to raise a smile. Although TBF, LJ has been known to tell people to just rub some dirt on it, Mary.

Originally Posted by glatt

Sorry to hear it. I hope your day improves.

I'm in the Glatt camp on this though.

The sun'll come out, tomorrow.
As will Lola's boobies.

[Disclaimer, this probably will not be photographed]

[orthodoc]

Diz looks like he's plotting major evil. Although maybe he was just blinking.

And, my daughter is also doing an online course that she is persuaded will bring her a career that will enable her to earn a living wage.

To which I say, huzzah.

[Lola Bunny]

Originally Posted by Sundae

I'm sure it was meant to raise a smile. Although TBF, LJ has been known to tell people to just rub some dirt on it, Mary.

I'm in the Glatt camp on this though.

The sun'll come out, tomorrow.
As will Lola's boobies.

[Disclaimer, this probably will not be photographed]

You wanna see my bobbies? I'll show you my boobies! It's only fair since I've seen yours numerous times. PM me your email (although I should have it) for me to verify it, so I won't be sending it to anyone else by mistake. While you're at it, give me your new addy too.

On the happiness topic, should we feel happy each day? I thought we just live each day and if we're lucky, something makes us happy that day. And if we wake up on the wrong side of the bed, like me today, actually since this weekend, we just feel all pissy for no good reason.

[orthodoc]

I think the happiness topic should mean that we recognize and acknowledge the sources of happiness in our lives. A sense of gratitude.

[fargon]

I feel happy to be in the presence of such wonderful people.

[Sundae]

Originally Posted by Lola Bunny

You wanna see my bobbies? I'll show you my boobies! It's only fair since I've seen yours numerous times. PM me your email (although I should have it) for me to verify it, so I won't be sending it to anyone else by mistake. While you're at it, give me your new addy too.

Much as I would love to see your boobies, I'm afraid I can't be trusted with such a valuable photo. Once the bidding goes over £100k I can't promise not to take it.

I will pm my email and addy though.

[Lola Bunny]

Maybe I should auction it to keep that £100k for myself.

[lumberjim]

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[lumberjim]

Originally Posted by Gravdigr

You can start trying.


ETA: I thought personal threats were frowned upon here. Or is that another one that applies to just me?

I wasn't even thinking of the 'slap yer shit' aspect... that song just makes me happy for some reason.

[Carruthers]

This morning I received one of those brown envelopes with an address window, guaranteed to strike terror into the heart of every UK taxpayer.

On this occasion HMRC, which doesn't stand for Her Majesty's Robbers & Crooks, have, in their infinite wisdom, decided to give me back some of my own money. The Lord be praised.

The statement within told me that I had paid too much tax last year and that they would be sending a cheque in the next few days. How gracious of them.

Given the appalling state of the nation's finances I just hope that they can meet their own cheques. It would be rather embarrassing to have one returned stating 'refer to drawer'.

Anyway, the score at full time:

Carruthers 1 HMRC 0

[Sundae]

Every now and then some rich journo/ presenter says with great authority, "But no-one uses cheques these days anyway!" Hahahahahahahahahaha.
As someone whose luck and finance fluctuates like someone in a soap opera, I've had more than one Govt cheque. And financial institutions like them as repayment too, knowing most people can't get to a bank during the week, or can't be arsed if it's below a certain amount.
Not me of course - I'd bank a cheque for 66p! In fact I redeemed a Sainsbury's coupon for 2p (one of those price comparison ones).

Glad to hear you've had what you're due anyway.
Hope it's enough to buy yourself a new sauna suit

[Carruthers]

Originally Posted by Sundae

Hope it's enough to buy yourself a new sauna suit

Being a fully paid up cheapskate, I shall make do with the current one until it falls apart.
It's hanging up in the garage and is liberally spattered with paint as testimony to my industry.
It will no doubt be pressed into use in the Autumn when the back garden fence needs the treatment.

It's times like this when the ghosts of my Yorkshire antecedents tap me on my shoulder and say 'Tha' done well, lad'.

While I'm on the subject, a Yorkshire mate of mine uses the phrase 'He'd skin a flea for a shilling'.
I used to think it was contempt, but now I'm pretty sure it's an expression of admiration for thrift.

There will be a small charge for this post.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by Carruthers

Given the appalling state of the nation's finances I just hope that they can meet their own cheques. It would be rather embarrassing to have one returned stating 'refer to drawer'.

Not to worry, they just print more money to cover it.

Originally Posted by Sundae

Every now and then some rich journo/ presenter says with great authority, "But no-one uses cheques these days anyway!" Hahahahahahahahahaha..

And we luddites who don't trust the electronical systems.

...Not me of course - I'd bank a cheque for 66p! In fact I redeemed a Sainsbury's coupon for 2p (one of those price comparison ones).

Good for you, a most commendable improvement over your spendthrift days.

[Carruthers]

Originally Posted by Sundae

In fact I redeemed a Sainsbury's coupon for 2p (one of those price comparison ones)

I can't beat that, although I did have a similar one for 5p that rocked Tesco to its very foundations the other week when I redeemed it.

[BigV]

A big trip to Switzerland!