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

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  • #7712
    gormdubhgorm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,445 ✭✭✭✭gormdubhgorm


    I was in the library two young ones studying in school uniforms.

    I thought Jayus they are wearing very trendy blouses. With writing on them.

    It took me a few seconds to realise that it must be numerous signatures from class mates. Likely an exam class.

    This theory was confirmed when I saw the blonde girl had “I AM A NATURAL BLONDE” written in capital big letters on the back of her blouse.

    Guff about stuff, and stuff about guff.



  • #7713
    4Ad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,818 ✭✭✭4Ad


    Turning off my alarms on my phone for tomorrow morning as I booked tomorrow off..

    I'll probably be awake at my usual 6am !!



  • #7714
    cj maxx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,112 ✭✭✭✭cj maxx


    That no matter what I tried my sky box had no signal . Then Ii remembered the IT crowd and switched it off and on again . Bingo 😀



  • #7715
    New Home
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 78,768 Mod ✭✭✭✭New Home


    Earlier this afternoon I had a closish encounter with a male juvenile black redstart. Jawdropping! I looked it up on the web: it's staggering to see how many different variations of plumage they can have, even more so than long tailed tits!



  • #7716
    cj maxx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,112 ✭✭✭✭cj maxx


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123455102#Comment_123455102

    I 've never heard of this bird . It sounds beautiful



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  • #7717
    New Home
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 78,768 Mod ✭✭✭✭New Home


    It was more or less the size of a canary. The plumage, like I said, varies A LOT. This one was darkish taupe (a bit like a robin's back) all over his back and chest with a slightly darker head, a black "mask" over his eyes and the front of his head and when it took flight you could see the flash of "pumpkiny-carroty orange" ™ under his wings and tail. Stunning.

    It was more or less a cross between these two:

    https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/408130351

    Untitled Image


  • #7718
    Strumms
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,117 ✭✭✭✭Strumms


    tomorrow I’m having a nice day free of other humans. Probably sounds a tad misanthropic but I’m a believer in sometimes having a little extended day / time for yourself and to yourself without too much background noise or distractions of the human kind let’s say. I find that very therapeutic and relaxing. It’s also following a week that’s been seriously productive and positive in every manner, … including finally getting good news on my latest clothing delivery mystery…🔦 having had to chase it up, AGAIN. 😖🥊👀 👌



  • #7719
    Sgt Hartman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,867 ✭✭✭Sgt Hartman


    I was walking the mutts earlier this morning and there was a beverage delivery truck in front of me that was parked up while the driver was dropping off a delivery. While I was passing out the lorry the driver gave me a can of Diet Coke from a 24 pack he was holding. I thought it was a really nice gesture.



  • #7720
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 95,515 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123451616#Comment_123451616

    BirdNET is another one.



  • #7721
    Strumms
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,117 ✭✭✭✭Strumms


    a nice 4.5 kilometre walk in the sunshine, warmth and quiet.. knackered tired now but enjoyed it. Weirdly the streets were deserted which considering it’s the weekend and the amazing warm weather .. odd but in a peaceful good way…



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  • #7722
    appledrop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 6,930 ✭✭✭appledrop


    Thr kids spent over 2 hours having a ball with water blasters in the garden(and magically no arguing)

    It's the simple things that keep kids happy!



  • #7723
    New Home
    Moderators, Arts Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 78,768 Mod ✭✭✭✭New Home


    A cuppa that feels like a hug on the inside.



  • #7724
    Bredabe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,466 ✭✭✭Bredabe


    The other night I was in what they called a Tesco superstore( a family shop type in other countries)

    Having been confined to endless Tesco Express and quick pickup Tesco, I had such a good time stocking up on the things that are foundational to my life but not usually available locally or without a 30-minute traffic jam.

    When I was finished paying for that, I had such a rummage in their frozen foods section to see what was upcoming or new to the market(while I'm not a fan of these, but I love to see the variations)

    I just love a proper supermarket!!!!!!!!!!!!! th

    "Have you ever wagged your tail so hard you fell over"?-Brod Higgins.



  • #7725
    Hold My Hand
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 461 ✭✭Hold My Hand


    Watching The Piano



  • #7726
    bnt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,171 ✭✭✭✭bnt


    Today I’m switching from one hotel out in the middle of Kent to another in London, and remembered to look up the check-in time: 2pm instead of the typical 3pm. That means an hour less moping around with my suitcase and more time to chill before I head out to a concert tonight.

    You are the type of what the age is searching for, and what it is afraid it has found. I am so glad that you have never done anything, never carved a statue, or painted a picture, or produced anything outside of yourself! Life has been your art. You have set yourself to music. Your days are your sonnets.

    ―Oscar Wilde predicting Social Media, in The Picture of Dorian Gray



  • #7727
    gormdubhgorm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,445 ✭✭✭✭gormdubhgorm


    This story about a Coldplay fan refunded ticket because of restricted viewing. Made me laugh.

    https://amp.rte.ie/amp/1513892/

    Because I would pay not to see or hear them!

    Guff about stuff, and stuff about guff.



  • #7728
    Dan Steely
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 1,062 ✭✭✭Dan Steely


    Car was manky for months. Went at it good over the last few days. Snow foam, shampoo, polish & wax, refilled built-in aromatherapy diffuser. More treatments than a model in a salon.

    I now have a new car.



  • #7729
    Strumms
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,117 ✭✭✭✭Strumms


    loads of good international cricket on TV tomorrow… get me in the mood for going on Friday..



  • #7730
    miamee
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional East Moderators, Regional North West Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 12,925 Mod ✭✭✭✭miamee


    TH got new glasses 🤓



  • #7731
    Dan Steely
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 1,062 ✭✭✭Dan Steely


    Sourced a seat for my car. €150. Not happy having to fork out but delighted it wasn't 3 or 400.



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  • #7732
    sligeach
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,426 ✭✭✭✭sligeach


    What a beautiful day and sunset.

    17478614709276441583498820317513.gif

    Beautiful Day

    https://youtube.com/watch?v=co6WMzDOh1o


  • #7733
    Dan Steely
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 1,062 ✭✭✭Dan Steely


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123472875#Comment_123472875

    People will talk of the spring of '25.



  • #7734
    Strumms
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,117 ✭✭✭✭Strumms


    after having a bit of an average workout on earlier in the week, today was the opposite, was there for about 75 minutes and everything felt easy and my body was more willing and able to deal with quite tough resistance settings.. last time it was white flag time, crap. Different story today..



  • #7735
    Dwarf.Shortage
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,428 ✭✭✭Dwarf.Shortage


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123441199#Comment_123441199
    Image.jpeg

    Reminds me of this one captured from on the field 2-3 years ago, a lifelong love forming before your eyes.



  • #7736
    blade1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,866 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    Met this guy every morning at 6am this week.

    It feels like it's becoming a thing.

    1000019374.jpg


  • #7737
    cj maxx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,112 ✭✭✭✭cj maxx


    Though I can't find my grated cheese , I have stash of easi singles for emergencies like this



  • #7738
    gormdubhgorm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,445 ✭✭✭✭gormdubhgorm


    This story of a Norwegian fella who slept through this -

    https://news.sky.com/video/man-sleeps-as-container-ship-runs-aground-next-to-his-house-in-norway-13373153

    Last week in rural Galway, I was woken up by Sheep!

    Guff about stuff, and stuff about guff.



  • #7739
    Strumms
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,117 ✭✭✭✭Strumms


    very enjoyable day at the cricket…didn’t really get sunburned despite forgetting to pack my sun cream. Hat, sunglasses & hood covering neck sorted me out.

    Pity the weather put a kibosh on a result being achieved but still lots of entertainment in the few hours play we did see…

    Post edited by Strumms on


  • #7740
    gormdubhgorm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,445 ✭✭✭✭gormdubhgorm


    Great headlines like this one -

    IMG_2245.jpeg

    Guff about stuff, and stuff about guff.



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  • #7741
    blade1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,866 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123480419#Comment_123480419

    My favourite all time headline is when P Diddy had an altercation with Shane Lynch.

    Front page of the paper next morning read " Puff Daddy meets Tuff Paddy" 😀



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