Day 3...

KeithM89 · 19-11-2014 01:21PM

Im off work thanks to GTAV. Times been flying by.
Sadly....

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1 · 19-11-2014 01:22PM

Gongoozler wrote: »

Ah. But surely retirement is exactly when you should have time for writing..?

You'd think that all right but in effect my days are filled with all the things I never had time for before. Gardening, walking, fishing, bird watching, home maintenance etc. Doing things at your own pace and for yourself takes up all the day. Sitting reading a book on quantum physics with a coffee right now and then it's out to the garage to varnish the garden furniture. Retirement is far from idle time.

Fuhrer · 19-11-2014 01:23PM

Gongoozler wrote: »

This is my third day off work sick, mentally I don't know how to get through another day with so little to do, and barely being able to move.

I will take on board all suggestions please.

I've watched nearly all the remaining episodes of the programme I'm following,iI've read nearly all of boards, I've looked at all the jobs, I'm reading a book but I don't think I have the concentration to read the rest of it in one go.

Help

Read the terms and conditions for using iTunes

Maximus Alexander · 19-11-2014 01:29PM

Learn to program and never be bored again.

Gongoozler · 19-11-2014 01:30PM

KungPao wrote: »

Watch Homes Under the Hammer.

What a show.

Too much excitement for me I fear.

KeithM89 wrote: »

Im off work thanks to GTAV. Times been flying by.
Sadly....

You took a day off to play it? That's dedication!

Chad Purring Sadness wrote: »

You'd think that all right but in effect my days are filled with all the things I never had time for before. Gardening, walking, fishing, bird watching, home maintenance etc. Doing things at your own pace and for yourself takes up all the day. Sitting reading a book on quantum physics with a coffee right now and then it's out to the garage to varnish the garden furniture. Retirement is far from idle time.

Sounds busy. But a nice kind of busy.

Fuhrer wrote: »

Read the terms and conditions for using iTunes

But then I would know them.

Maximus Alexander wrote: »

Learn to program and never be bored again.

I already can

Graces7 · 19-11-2014 01:36PM

Gongoozler wrote: »

Great idea. if only I had knitting or crochet needles.

You can buy them online.. try springwools Dublin or the woolshop.ie

Gongoozler · 19-11-2014 01:36PM

Graces7 wrote: »

You can buy them online.. try springwools Dublin or the woolshop.ie

I'll be back in work before they arrive. But thanks for the suggestion.

Grayson · 19-11-2014 01:39PM

Gongoozler wrote: »

Sci fi would really not be my thing, but yes I may give the IT crowd a go. Thanks

And because of the penguin post I am going to look at YouTube videos of hedgehogs, penguins, mice, and other such delights.

I've just started watching Elementary. It's actually better than Sherlock. Kinda wish I had a sick day to finish season one. And if you haven't watched it before, The Good Wife is actually some of the best television out there.

Whatever you do, do not think "It's been years since Episode 1-3 if star wars came out. Maybe they weren't as bad as I remember. Maybe if I watch them I'll see them in a new light I'll actually have some kind of appreciation for them"

Just don't

Maximus Alexander · 19-11-2014 01:41PM

Gongoozler wrote: »

I already can

Well then I don't understand what the problem is. :P

recyclops · 19-11-2014 01:41PM

read a book

like a big book

KERSPLAT! · 19-11-2014 01:43PM

Go to YouTube and watch Fail Army videos, Christ they crack me up! Never get tired of people doing stupid things

Grayson · 19-11-2014 01:43PM

recyclops wrote: »

read a book

like a big book

with small writing.

danslevent · 19-11-2014 01:44PM

Sleep.

Glorious sleep.

Grayson · 19-11-2014 01:45PM

KERSPLAT! wrote: »

Go to YouTube and watch Fail Army videos, Christ they crack me up! Never get tired of people doing stupid things

I do that whenever I'm bored in work. We just sit there laughing at people face slapping the pavement.

Although there's nothing that beats a russian dashcam compilation.

Graces7 · 19-11-2014 01:45PM

Gongoozler wrote: »

I'll be back in work before they arrive. But thanks for the suggestion.

Awww... wish I were nearer to you.. would drop some in and i have spare wool and could use some help with the stock for Christmas Fairs! All the money goes to fund family rescuing babies in India and feeding the homeless... working on tree decorations today

Hope you feel better very soon...will light a candle for you..

Gongoozler · 19-11-2014 01:49PM

Grayson wrote: »

I've just started watching Elementary. It's actually better than Sherlock. Kinda wish I had a sick day to finish season one. And if you haven't watched it before, The Good Wife is actually some of the best television out there.

Whatever you do, do not think "It's been years since Episode 1-3 if star wars came out. Maybe they weren't as bad as I remember. Maybe if I watch them I'll see them in a new light I'll actually have some kind of appreciation for them"

Just don't

I wouldn't watch star wars (again) if you paid me.

I've to get to the IT crowd first god damn it. The Good Wife, I never really took to.

Maximus Alexander wrote: »

Well then I don't understand what the problem is. :P

nicely done

recyclops wrote: »

read a book

like a big book

I have a small - medium book lined up. It's not a story though, so it makes it hard to keep reading.

KERSPLAT! wrote: »

Go to YouTube and watch Fail Army videos, Christ they crack me up! Never get tired of people doing stupid things

Yeah it is hilarious to watch people do stupid things. It's more entertaining to watch animals to funny things though. Maybe it's time you switched

danslevent wrote: »

Sleep.

Glorious sleep.

I'm being responsible, and bearing in mind that I may have to go to work tomorrow, so trying to keep my sleep cycle somewhat ok. But such a good idea.

Gongoozler · 19-11-2014 01:50PM

Graces7 wrote: »

Awww... wish I were nearer to you.. would drop some in and i have spare wool and could use some help with the stock for Christmas Fairs! All the money goes to fund family rescuing babies in India and feeding the homeless... working on tree decorations today

Hope you feel better very soon...will light a candle for you..

Awh that's so nice.

You find it relaxing to do? My relaxing thing is colouring in. Don't care who knows it. I like to colour in pictures!

Adamantium · 19-11-2014 07:29PM

Gongoozler wrote: »

Sci fi would really not be my thing, but yes I may give the IT crowd a go. Thanks

And because of the penguin post I am going to look at YouTube videos of hedgehogs, penguins, mice, and other such delights.

Give BSG a try you forget you're watching a sci-fi such is the quality of the writing, characters and the story, themes straight out of the real world the acting, unreal music which would win Oscars if it were in a film series and tension too (start with the 3 hour mini-series pilot) it's a relatively short show too, other 2 (Fringe and It Crowd) are great. People who don't have a fondness for sci-fi tend to love it more, it's all about the characters and their will to survive, think of it as Band of Brothers meets the West Wing just happening to take place in space. A hopeful and depressing show.

Gongoozler · 19-11-2014 07:53PM

Adamantium wrote: »

Give BSG a try you forget you're watching a sci-fi such is the quality of the writing, characters and the story, the acting, unreal music which would win Oscars if it were in a film series and tension too (start with the 3 hour mini-series pilot) it's a relatively short show too, other 2 (Fringe and It Crowd) are great. People who don't have a fondness for sci-fi tend to love it more, think of it as Band of Brothers just happening to take place in space. A hopeful and depressing show.

I really appreciate you taking the time to write that out, but I am, to put it nicely, opposed to sci fi. I couldn't sit through a programme like that. But thanks.

I haven't even gotten to the IT crowd yet. So much happening on boards. I think I'll throw on an episode now.

Adamantium · 19-11-2014 07:56PM

Gongoozler wrote: »

I really appreciate you taking the time to write that out, but I am, to put it nicely, opposed to sci fi. I couldn't sit through a programme like that. But thanks.

I haven't even gotten to the IT crowd yet. So much happening on boards. I think I'll throw on an episode now.

It's ok, I'm a raving fanboy I would have fired that off in my sleep typing with one toe

lol

Teyla Emmagan · 19-11-2014 07:59PM

If you're bored then you're not properly sick OP. You're actually just malingering. I suggest you go on tomorrow and throw yourself into work. The satisfaction of doing your job really well will soon make you feel 100% again.

Gongoozler · 19-11-2014 08:01PM

Teyla Emmagan wrote: »

If you're bored then you're not properly sick OP. You're actually just malingering. I suggest you go on tomorrow and throw yourself into work. The satisfaction of doing your job really well will soon make you feel 100% again.

Are you serious?

Have you ever had a back spasm?

Teyla Emmagan · 19-11-2014 08:04PM

Gongoozler wrote: »

Are you serious?

Have you ever had a back spasm?

It's mostly in your head. I suggest you get up and do a few jumping jacks and you'll be right as rain in no time!

Shrap · 19-11-2014 08:06PM

Gongoozler wrote: »

Are you serious?

Have you ever had a back spasm?

Ow. Very very bad - still have nerve damage in the legs

Here's a series recommendation if you haven't seen it, cos there's one after it too so it'll last you a while and it's very well done. Ever watch "Life on Mars"? It's brilliant. Never saw it when it was actually televised, but started it last year and couldn't stop watching. Next series was called "Ashes to ashes". I won't bother telling you what they're about as it'll give you something to do ;-) Get well soon.

The One Doctor · 19-11-2014 08:20PM

I never understand how people get bored when off work. Being off work is goddamn fantastic.

pragmatic1 · 19-11-2014 08:32PM

Watch the wire. Best tv ever.

19-11-2014 08:41PM

Make a fort with cusions and throws and pretend it's after the apocalypse and you're fending off zombies.

Gongoozler · 19-11-2014 08:47PM

pragmatic1 wrote: »

Watch the wire. Best tv ever.

would do but I already have.

pragmatic1 · 19-11-2014 08:59PM

Gongoozler wrote: »

would do but I already have.

Watch the "Corner". From the same guys as the wire. Only about six episodes, but really compelling stuff.

Vandango · 19-11-2014 09:02PM

Gongoozler wrote: »

I've looked at all the jobs

But I thought you already had a job?

Day 3...

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