Trivial things that make you happy - Part 3 - The Happyning

cj maxx

Masks. Or to be exact ,how you notice a persons eyes now. And masks really bring out people's eyes. My pharmacist gets a special mention. Amazing eyes

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Aglomerado wrote: »

I love the clip from the Young Ones they played to introduce him, it's my favourite epsiode!

And Rick introduced as 'Rick with the silent P'.....

And them studying on the train on the way to the quiz !!
Must re-watch it...

Graces7

cj maxx wrote: »

Masks. Or to be exact ,how you notice a persons eyes now. And masks really bring out people's eyes. My pharmacist gets a special mention. Amazing eyes

Yes I noticed that when I was in hospital ; all staff, nurses, drs, cleaners etc wore masks, and you straight away depended on eyes and voices

Odd too that when I think of them I see the whole face and no mask,

Sardonicat

Aglomerado wrote: »

I love the clip from the Young Ones they played to introduce him, it's my favourite epsiode!

And, following on from Ade's real appearance on UC, I watched tonight's episode and got more questions right than any single contestant. Check out the big brain on Sardonicat! 'My Daddy bought me a Porsche, fnar, fnar,' Oh sh1t, a giant eclair is about to crush me and my hubris.

Aglomerado

Sardonicat wrote: »

And, following on from Ade's real appearance on UC, I watched tonight's episode and got more questions right than any single contestant. Check out the big brain on Sardonicat! 'My Daddy bought me a Porsche, fnar, fnar,' Oh sh1t, a giant eclair is about to crush me and my hubris.

University Challenge makes me happy, I love the Christmas series. Just watched tonight's episode too . If I miss it,there's a youtube channel that's pretty up to date.

Graces7

My bed... a constant refuge …

gormdubhgorm

Neighbour constantly leaving birdseed out on their shed attracting seagulls. She was caught directly feeding the seagulls on other occasions.

So I set up a plan delivering the following to the neighbour -

1) Christmas Card with seagulls on it

2) A poem I wrote about seagulls being fed on the shed (Husband of seagull feeder fancies himself as a poet - so thought it would be funny. He gives out to her for feeding the gulls as well)

3) Purchased a bird feeder for small birds to give to the neighbour

4) Gave county council leaflet detailing seagull nuisance and so on, and how people should not feed gulls.

I did not see the birdfeeder put up (day one) there is still birdseed being put on the shed. And the seagulls are still flocking.

However, writing the card, poem, and giving the presents was cathartic. And amused me.

gormdubhgorm

gormdubhgorm wrote: »

2) A poem I wrote about seagulls being fed on the shed (Husband of seagull feeder fancies himself as a poet - so thought it would be funny. He gives out to her for feeding the gulls as well)

Ooooh share the poem!!!

gormdubhgorm

Deleted User wrote: »

Ooooh share the poem!!!

Haha ok for the craic.


Three times a day, the seagulls flock,

It’s feeding time again.

When once the vista was serene,

It’s quickly like Hitchcock scenes.

Feathered fiend’s in line up.



Gulls they swoop,

And dive and squawk,

On that shed for feasting.



Then seagulls fly,

Who knows how far?

And sh!te from heights,

On garden, path, or car?



It’s worse than Howth, with fishing boats.

Bacteria, all sorts of yokes.

Their loaded up on bread!



When squawking’s heard,

I wonder,

Can't they feed other birds instead!?

Haha I particularly like the ending. I thought it might be more subtle but if she doesn't take the hint from that, there's no hope!

the purple tin

Scrooge- the one with Alastair Sim. It is the best version ever.

branie2

Hopefully going to Christmas Eve mass tonight

gormdubhgorm

Deleted User wrote: »

if she doesn't take the hint from that, there's no hope!

Exactly. I tried! When delivering the stuff I explained I have a bird feeder, card. poem. It was herself that answered.

She them started saying when I walking away, what do you drink. 'Guinness' says I. 'But I am grand' I say.

Thinking she has no notion of buying me Guinness after reading that Poem or County Council advice on seagulls.

She has a temper on her and hates to be challenged on anything for a start (She had a row with another Neighbour about her dog - plus called her husband for back up - told me the story when she was still irate). It was one of those 'How Dare You' stories.

So she is likely to take it as a personal insult. And increase the level of passive aggressiveness (more seed on shed), is my prediction.

But at least I made my point, in as a nice a way possible, I suppose.

Because there is no law in Ireland specifically against feeding seagulls as far as I know unlike the UK. But the Council have threatened fines in the past. However, it is illegal to kill the feckers in Ireland.

Getting a real hawk is the next option, however that seems expensive and a lot of effort. Where would you keep it? (Fake Chinese Hawks are no use I tried buying those)

Anyway, I have been kept amused by trying to figure out the appropriate solution at this stage. Being annoyed won't do anything!

bnt

Had yesterday off work, ventured out this morning on foot for a bit of shopping. I don’t “do Christmas” as a rule so I don’t need much. Walked to the shops in sunshine, where it wasn’t crowded and I didn’t wait more than a few seconds for a checkout. Bus back with shopping, traffic getting heavier but I was in no rush. Got back while it was still nice out, don’t mind that it’s started to get colder now. It’s trivially nice when these things are low stress.

wildwillow

branie2 wrote: »

Hopefully going to Christmas Eve mass tonight

Not being at all judgemental, but are you aregular Mass goer. I ask because the priest in my parish cancelled all attendees as there was blue murder over who should be given a place.

As a non worshipper I wouldn't dream of expecting a seat. But it seems it was the likes of me who never darken the door any other time, who were offended. The priest decided he didn't want his helpers having to refuse their neighbours.

New Home

I know in some churches you had to book your seat in advance - no ticket, no access. Fair is fair.

branie2

wildwillow wrote: »

Not being at all judgemental, but are you aregular Mass goer. I ask because the priest in my parish cancelled all attendees as there was blue murder over who should be given a place.

As a non worshipper I wouldn't dream of expecting a seat. But it seems it was the likes of me who never darken the door any other time, who were offended. The priest decided he didn't want his helpers having to refuse their neighbours.

It is on tonight in our local church. and I hope my parents and myself will be able to get a seat. If it's full, we can always watch mass online.

Graces7

branie2 wrote: »

Hopefully going to Christmas Eve mass tonight

very happy at being in much-loved and familiar English cathedrals all day for Nine Lessons and Carols... That is Chr istmas epitomised for me and I will be back there tomorrow... as I have been all week

Adding that I am unable to attend or reach a church as disability and covid prevent. I miss churches so much. was always to mass on Christmas Eve...YouTube is a great gift … and I get nostalgic at this season.

branie2

Got to attend mass tonight.

Also got the Christmas presents I wanted:

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace and Iron Man on Blu-Ray
The Sentinel, the latest Jack Reacher novel
A Time for Mercy by John Grisham
Here's the Story by Mary McAleese.
I also got a boxset of all three series of Mrs Brown's Boys

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gormdubhgorm wrote: »

Neighbour constantly leaving birdseed out on their shed attracting seagulls. She was caught directly feeding the seagulls on other occasions.

So I set up a plan delivering the following to the neighbour -

1) Christmas Card with seagulls on it

2) A poem I wrote about seagulls being fed on the shed (Husband of seagull feeder fancies himself as a poet - so thought it would be funny. He gives out to her for feeding the gulls as well)

3) Purchased a bird feeder for small birds to give to the neighbour

4) Gave county council leaflet detailing seagull nuisance and so on, and how people should not feed gulls.

I did not see the birdfeeder put up (day one) there is still birdseed being put on the shed. And the seagulls are still flocking.

However, writing the card, poem, and giving the presents was cathartic. And amused me.

Throw birdseed (with a catapult) on their rooftop during the summer months..might help them change their habits !!

blade1

Off to visit my mother in nursing home.
Although not sure if I'm happy or annoyed at the 15minutes allowed for one family member.

castletownman

Became an uncle at 00.01 last night.

Well technically its not my direct family, rather my GF's sister who gave birth, but in a dreadful year of more setbacks than progression, I'll take any good news that comes my way.

iamwhoiam

Some of my family are not here due to covid but all my family are safe and have wonderful video chats and photos coming every few minutes . Thank goodness for technology and that I can use it

wildwillow

Congratulations uncle. Is it a boy or child, as the saying goes......

Your Face

I was driving home last night.
A section of road that was terrible has been upgraded.
A great job they did on it.

Strumms

this gif has made me trivially happy.

I googled chicken wok and not chicken pants, maybe I need a speech therapist.

dubstarr

Getting decent presents.
I'm always happy with whatever I get but this year was great.So I'm happy♥️

cj maxx

Playing with my 9yo on his vr set that Santy brought him. Him doing the Creed boxing game was hilarious

MuffinTop86

branie2 wrote: »

Got to attend mass tonight.

Also got the Christmas presents I wanted:

Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace and Iron Man on Blu-Ray
The Sentinel, the latest Jack Reacher novel
A Time for Mercy by John Grisham
Here's the Story by Mary McAleese.
I also got a boxset of all three series of Mrs Brown's Boys

Is A Time For Mercy a new one? I love Grisham and thought I had read all or nearly all of them. But I spotted this testerday in Charlie Byrnes out front where new titles are usually.,if so I didn’t even know he was still writing books!

Charlie Byrne’s in Galway is my TH. The scent of books, the creaky floorboards, the old world feel, the friendly staff.
I got one on Marilyn Monroe and one called The Road To Woodstock which sounds good.

Graces7

A Christmas hamper from over the water! FULL of good things and so welcome! Including a HUGE apple pie... And custard powder