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Reasons To Be Cheerful

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  • #602
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,114 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    TRS30 wrote: »
    Finishing up on a half day and heading to my sister's place in Wicklow. Last minute decision, just the 5 of us. Been a tough week so need a change of scenery for a couple of days and some relaxing family time.

    Have a good one guys and lets hope the weather stay nice :)

    Enjoy!

    I have the joy of going home to construct a new Ikea desk & storage units for my relocated home office... which after the week I've had I need like a hole in the top of my head... if only there was something like christmas FM to keep me entertained in the background :)
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




  • #603
    TRS30
    Registered Users Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    DvB wrote: »
    Enjoy!

    I have the joy of going home to construct a new Ikea desk & storage units for my relocated home office... which after the week I've had I need like a hole in the top of my head... if only there was something like christmas FM to keep me entertained in the background :)

    Yea, is always a bit of a worry when you go down to the collection area and the item is in three boxes :eek: Hope it didn't take too long!!


  • #604
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,114 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    TRS30 wrote: »
    Yea, is always a bit of a worry when you go down to the collection area and the item is in three boxes :eek: Hope it didn't take too long!!

    Na, threw the stuff together in about an hour. handy enough to be fair. Sorting out the IT stuff afterwards took longer in fact.

    Though one of the drawers in the desk had its precut holes in the wrong spot so the crappy screw sections didnt marry properly, meaning I needed some wood adhesive to fix the parts together.
    We had 2 of the same storage units so I checked both to see if I'd done something wrong & yep, error in manufacture & theres no way was I going back over there (loooong story!)
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




  • #605
    TRS30
    Registered Users Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    DvB wrote: »
    Na, threw the stuff together in about an hour. handy enough to be fair. Sorting out the IT stuff afterwards took longer in fact.

    Though one of the drawers in the desk had its precut holes in the wrong spot so the crappy screw sections didnt marry properly, meaning I needed some wood adhesive to fix the parts together.
    We had 2 of the same storage units so I checked both to see if I'd done something wrong & yep, error in manufacture & theres no way was I going back over there (loooong story!)

    Reminds me of when we got a cot for Elf1 and the shop wanted €20 to assemble it so I took it flat pack and did it myself. One of the holes was in the wrong place so took the thing apart and started again about three times before realised it was a manufacturing error :mad:


  • #606
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,114 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    TRS30 wrote: »
    Reminds me of when we got a cot for Elf1 and the shop wanted €20 to assemble it so I took it flat pack and did it myself. One of the holes was in the wrong place so took the thing apart and started again about three times before realised it was a manufacturing error :mad:

    Been there, done that.

    So easy to think you've made a mistake with these things, when in reality if you follow the instructions step by step & dont rush it its hard to go wrong unless there's a genuine manufacturing error, of which there are many in cheapo flatpack furniture unfortunately. IKEA seems to be the worst I've come across though.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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  • #607
    TRS30
    Registered Users Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    DvB wrote: »
    Been there, done that.

    So easy to think you've made a mistake with these things, when in reality if you follow the instructions step by step & dont rush it its hard to go wrong unless there's a genuine manufacturing error, of which there are many in cheapo flatpack furniture unfortunately. IKEA seems to be the worst I've come across though.

    I must be lucky with them as (touch wood) my experiences so far have been Ok, no major issues with the quality and everything been in the right place. I do usually end up with the odd extra nut, bolt etc however I reckon they throw a couple of extras in as people loss them during assembly.


  • #608
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Today I made an appointment to collect my wedding dress :) I'll be a bag of nerves but I'm excited!


  • #609
    PaulT21
    Registered Users Posts: 687 ✭✭✭PaulT21


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Today I made an appointment to collect my wedding dress :) I'll be a bag of nerves but I'm excited!

    Exciting and worrying times Eskie. I’m sure all will be fine. Best wishes:)


  • #610
    TRS30
    Registered Users Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    Another hectic week done! Yet again has flown by and August is on the horizon :eek: A quiet weekend to look forward :)

    Have a great weekend folks and catch you all on the other side.....


  • #611
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,114 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    TRS30 wrote: »
    Another hectic week done! Yet again has flown by and August is on the horizon :eek: A quiet weekend to look forward :)

    Have a great weekend folks and catch you all on the other side.....

    Enjoy man, know the feeling!
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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  • #612
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    PaulT21 wrote: »
    Exciting and worrying times Eskie. I’m sure all will be fine. Best wishes:)

    Thank you! Today was a great day, I felt very comfortable in the shop, and I skipped out the door with my dress :D
    With friends and family having postponed their weddings, we're just going to take whatever comes our way. We have the ball rolling with the legal stuff and our rings so we're prepared for even just having the two of us and witnesses.

    Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend, it's a lovely day here in the West. I'm wandering around the garden with the pets, and Lyric FM's Movies & Musicals is playing through the window :)


  • #613
    Posy
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 27,523 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


    Sounds lovely! :)


  • #614
    TRS30
    Registered Users Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    Another week done and extra special this week as off on our holliers tomorrow :)

    Sunny Donegal for a week with the extended family. Big 6 bed house in the middle of nowhere! Lots of food, booze, games (for the bad weather) and hopefully lots of outdoor activates.

    Place has wifi so might be on however planning some much need screen detox time so if not, have a great week guys and by time I'm back we'll be into the first month of an official Christmas event (go BT!) :D


  • #615
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,114 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    TRS30 wrote: »
    Another week done and extra special this week as off on our holliers tomorrow :)

    Sunny Donegal for a week with the extended family. Big 6 bed house in the middle of nowhere! Lots of food, booze, games (for the bad weather) and hopefully lots of outdoor activates.

    Place has wifi so might be on however planning some much need screen detox time so if not, have a great week guys and by time I'm back we'll be into the first month of an official Christmas event (go BT!) :D

    Have a good one man!
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




  • #616
    PaulT21
    Registered Users Posts: 687 ✭✭✭PaulT21


    TRS30 wrote: »
    Another week done and extra special this week as off on our holliers tomorrow :)

    Sunny Donegal for a week with the extended family. Big 6 bed house in the middle of nowhere! Lots of food, booze, games (for the bad weather) and hopefully lots of outdoor activates.

    Place has wifi so might be on however planning some much need screen detox time so if not, have a great week guys and by time I'm back we'll be into the first month of an official Christmas event (go BT!) :D

    You are welcome to Gods Country. If you're looking for sunshine, I hope you packed it:pac: Wet and humid here tonight. Enjoy:D


  • #617
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,114 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    Finishing up for a weeks holidays in the next hour or so. Havent had more than a long w/e off since last Christmas so looking forward to the break immensely, rain or shine.

    I dont expect to be in here 'that' much but will make the effort for the weekly countdown next Friday, but doubt it'll be an early morning update :D

    Enjoy the weekend y'all.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




  • #618
    leahyl
    Registered Users Posts: 14,244 ✭✭✭✭leahyl


    DvB wrote: »
    Finishing up for a weeks holidays in the next hour or so. Havent had more than a long w/e off since last Christmas so looking forward to the break immensely, rain or shine.

    I dont expect to be in here 'that' much but will make the effort for the weekly countdown next Friday, but doubt it'll be an early morning update :D

    Enjoy the weekend y'all.

    Enjoy DvB - we'll do our best to keep this place going in your absence :D


  • #619
    TRS30
    Registered Users Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    DvB wrote: »
    Finishing up for a weeks holidays in the next hour or so. Havent had more than a long w/e off since last Christmas so looking forward to the break immensely, rain or shine.

    I dont expect to be in here 'that' much but will make the effort for the weekly countdown next Friday, but doubt it'll be an early morning update :D

    Enjoy the weekend y'all.

    Have a good one mate, R&R and family time, you cant beat it :)


  • #620
    TRS30
    Registered Users Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    Also signing off for the weekend. Only the two days off this time however if the weather stays like it is now then happy days :)

    Have a good one guys and catch up Monday.


  • #621
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Happy Friday everyone! Hope ye are enjoying the sunshine :cool:


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  • #622
    Posy
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 27,523 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


    Happy holidays, DvB! :)


  • #623
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,114 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    Posy wrote: »
    Happy holidays, DvB! :)

    Thanks Posy, shame its Costa del Connaught instead of Lanzarote though... Still, beats working!
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




  • #624
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,724 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    Posy wrote: »
    Happy holidays, DvB! :)

    I know this isn’t in anyway relating to Christmas and it’s in relation to DvBs week off. But gosh damn it it should be Merry Christmas DvB!!


  • #625
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Welcome to the West, DvB :) enjoy your time off!


  • #626
    Posy
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 27,523 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


    Loughc wrote: »
    I know this isn’t in anyway relating to Christmas and it’s in relation to DvBs week off. But gosh damn it it should be Merry Christmas DvB!!
    It will be soon enough! :p


  • #627
    Jude13
    Registered Users Posts: 3,795 ✭✭✭Jude13


    DvB wrote: »
    Thanks Posy, shame its Costa del Connaught instead of Lanzarote though... Still, beats working!

    Have a good one DvB, Costa del Connaught sounds great to me.


  • #628
    TRS30
    Registered Users Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    Finishing up for the day and on annual leave next week. Not away, some DIY and settling kids into school & Montessori.

    Will be around next week however not as much as usual.

    Hope everyone has a good weekend and weather improves a bit!


  • #629
    OUTDOORLASS
    Registered Users Posts: 618 ✭✭✭OUTDOORLASS


    An instagram page I follow has put up adds for Christmas Evening Boxes to preorder.....getting nearer Guys....


  • #630
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,114 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    Driving in to work this morning at just before 7 & it was a beatiful clear, crisp, autumnal morning. Love when you get a start to a week like that, utterly gorgeous feel to it. Shame it'll go downhill but still, sometimes its the little things that can really give you a lift.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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  • #631
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,724 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    DvB wrote: »
    Driving in to work this morning at just before 7 & it was a beatiful clear, crisp, autumnal morning. Love when you get a start to a week like that, utterly gorgeous feel to it. Shame it'll go downhill but still, sometimes its the little things that can really give you a lift.

    I was out walking the dog at that time, it was 10 degrees it was the first time since March I had to wear a hoodie while walking him in the morning. It was lovely being out in such a fresh bright morning. Deffo wakes you up!


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