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Reasons To Be Cheerful

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  • #602
    DvB
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Today I made an appointment to collect my wedding dress :) I'll be a bag of nerves but I'm excited!


  • #609
    PaulT21
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Sounds lovely! :)


  • #614
    TRS30
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    Happy Friday everyone! Hope ye are enjoying the sunshine :cool:


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  • #622
    Posy
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    Happy holidays, DvB! :)


  • #623
    DvB
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    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
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    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
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    Welcome to the West, DvB :) enjoy your time off!


  • #626
    Posy
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    An instagram page I follow has put up adds for Christmas Evening Boxes to preorder.....getting nearer Guys....


  • #630
    DvB
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    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
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    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!


  • #632
    DvB
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    Loughc wrote: »
    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!

    yeah, it was the first time i've actually stopped & actually took notice of it in months, my first proper feeling of Autumn. Definitely the coolest i've felt it at that time of the morning too.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




  • #633
    Loughc
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    DvB wrote: »
    yeah, it was the first time i've actually stopped & actually took notice of it in months, my first proper feeling of Autumn. Definitely the coolest i've felt it at that time of the morning too.

    Same, the cool morning got me thinking of October dark nights that are coming soon.


  • #634
    TRS30
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    Weather is a bit crazy these days. Was lovely here yesterday, went for a walk in the afternoon in shorts and t-shirt and then lashing rain and stormy by bedtime! Looks like today will be indoor DIY day!


  • #635
    Loughc
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    TRS30 wrote: »
    Weather is a bit crazy these days. Was lovely here yesterday, went for a walk in the afternoon in shorts and t-shirt and then lashing rain and stormy by bedtime! Looks like today will be indoor DIY day!

    Last night was crazy stormy... say what you want but it's so nice to listen to when you're tucked up in bed.

    Not too bad this morning, definitely gloomy... but the rain help off for the morning doggo walk.


  • #636
    DvB
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    Loughc wrote: »
    Last night was crazy stormy... say what you want but it's so nice to listen to when you're tucked up in bed.

    Not too bad this morning, definitely gloomy... but the rain help off for the morning doggo walk.

    Just back home from a site meeting, weather has turned (out D15 way anyway) heavy rain pretty steady now. Working from home for the rest of the day so glad I don't have to fight my way home in the traffic later this evening.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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  • #637
    Loughc
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    DvB wrote: »
    Just back home from a site meeting, weather has turned (out D15 way anyway) heavy rain pretty steady now. Working from home for the rest of the day so glad I don't have to fight my way home in the traffic later this evening.

    Lashing here as well, but also working from home and enjoying the fact I'm nice and dry indoors.


  • #638
    DvB
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    Loughc wrote: »
    Lashing here as well, but also working from home and enjoying the fact I'm nice and dry indoors.

    I was only thinking yesterday when in the office, I'm looking forward to when the clocks go back & it gets darker earlier for the days I'm working from home. It'll be nice to work away in my home office with some music or podcasts in the background knowing I dont have to go back out in the cold/wet when finished for the day.

    I'm probably way over romanticizing it but still, it'll probably be the only time I get to do it regularly so may as well make the most of it.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




  • #639
    Jude13
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    I had an doc appointment today so worked from home for the first two hours, got barely anything done as out 20 month old was very interested in my laptop and documents. Our wifi disappears if you go upstairs so I had no option but to type with the mad elf on my lap.

    My OH's Christmas present arrived today!


  • #640
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    Proper Autumn weather :D it's great listening to the rain and knowing we don't have to go out in it. My dog is curled up and snoring away.


  • #641
    DvB
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    Jude13 wrote: »
    My OH's Christmas present arrived today!

    Wow, super organised!
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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  • #642
    TRS30
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    Jude13 wrote: »
    I had an doc appointment today so worked from home for the first two hours, got barely anything done as out 20 month old was very interested in my laptop and documents. Our wifi disappears if you go upstairs so I had no option but to type with the mad elf on my lap.

    My OH's Christmas present arrived today!

    Today is the first day since lockdown started back in March, that all 3 Elves are in crèche/Montessori/school and we are working.

    House seems very quiet :(


  • #643
    DvB
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    TRS30 wrote: »
    Today is the first day since lockdown started back in March, that all 3 Elves are in crèche/Montessori/school and we are working.

    House seems very quiet :(

    That'll be us tomorrow, our two back in school in the morning & both myself & the Mrs will be WFH. Suspect it'll be weird getting use to the lack of noise & action going on in the background... :(

    I know I'll ultimately look back on the lockdown as a time we enjoyed being together as a family despite all the horrible things that happened in the world, and will miss getting to be around the kids so much, especially as they're growing so fast... so easy to get sentimental about it... tall you what, spurs me on to be determined to go all out for christmas though, want to end the year on as big a high as we can as a family.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




  • #644
    TRS30
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    DvB wrote: »
    I know I'll ultimately look back on the lockdown as a time we enjoyed being together as a family despite all the horrible things that happened in the world, and will miss getting to be around the kids so much, especially as they're growing so fast... so easy to get sentimental about it... tall you what, spurs me on to be determined to go all out for christmas though, want to end the year on as big a high as we can as a family.

    It's like you read my mind. Was saying this to the wife last night, that last few months have at very difficult and challenging however totally worth it for the time we got to spend together. I think all that horrible stuff that was going made us shut it off even more and focus on the kids and just enjoying the time. 'living in the moment' I think is the term.

    Will definitely be pushing the boat out at Christmas as well. With everything that has been going on and you only get a small window between when they are old enough to know what is going on and still believing!


  • #645
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    I was looking at all the lovely bits on The Range, and I saw this, and thought how perfect is that for 2020 :)

    https://www.therange.co.uk/occasion/christmas/christmas-home-and-accessories/wall-art/warm-happy-ending-christmas-plaque/#100589


  • #646
    Jude13
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    The "happy ending" in that sign just makes the bold person in me snigger.


  • #647
    TRS30
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    Jude13 wrote: »
    The "happy ending" in that sign just makes the bold person in me snigger.

    You cant beat juvenile humour :D


  • #648
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    And puns! :)


  • #649
    Loughc
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    And puns! :)

    And buns.... :P


  • #650
    TRS30
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    Loughc wrote: »
    And buns.... :P

    Mmmmmmmmm........buns :p


  • #651
    DvB
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    & cakes...
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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