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Reasons To Be Cheerful

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  • #722
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,108 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    Eli1 wrote: »
    Today I was told I dont have cancer after all. The best gift of all

    The best Christmas present of all!! Fantastic news!
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




  • #723
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,714 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    Eli1 wrote: »
    Today I was told I dont have cancer after all. The best gift of all

    This is amazing news!! Congrats.

    And thank you getting news like that puts my petty pouting into perspective. So you’ve unintentionally brought me out of the bad mood I was in.

    Have a fantastic Christmas.


  • #724
    Heroditas
    Registered Users Posts: 9,440 ✭✭✭Heroditas


    Eli1 wrote: »
    Today I was told I dont have cancer after all. The best gift of all

    That's amazing news! :)


  • #725
    Jude13
    Registered Users Posts: 3,794 ✭✭✭Jude13


    Eli1 wrote: »
    Today I was told I dont have cancer after all. The best gift of all

    Amazing!!!!


    Last day in the office for a week, flying out this weekend for five days on a beach.


  • #726
    TRS30
    Registered Users Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    Jude13 wrote: »
    Last day in the office for a week, flying out this weekend for five days on a beach.

    Enjoy buddy.

    You wouldn't need the fake tan when you get back :D


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  • #727
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,108 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    Last day for me today this week, then just next week to get through & off for 2 weeks.... this week funnily enough is the first that's dragged a little for me in a while, thats purely due to some work meetings & presentations I'd been anxious over though I suspect.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




  • #728
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,108 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    And thats that for work in 2020. Have to pop into the office next wednesday to pick up some stuff but other than that its christmas holidays now until January 4th. We normally go out that day & have lunch and a few drinks & its odd the way the year has wrapped up without it & so many people finishing up on different days.

    Heading out for dinner with the family tomorrow, my sis & her hubby & my nephew are heading along too so it'll be nice to have a meal & a couple of pints to start it off properly, the place we're going to has fantastic decorations most years so should give us a proper christmas feel.

    Will still be popping in here on my phone to see what going on but my time on a pc has ended until January... yay! Have a nice weekend everyone & dont let the last minute stress get to you, try & stop, take a look a round and take in whatever it is you're up to.

    Its CHRIIIIIIISTMAS!!!! :D
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




  • #729
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,714 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    Dentist trip went well this morning.

    My dentist even threw in a free scale and polish seeing as it’s Christmas. Which is handy as I will be smiling ear from ear some Monday evening :D


  • #730
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,108 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    Loughc wrote: »
    Dentist trip went well this morning.

    My dentist even threw in a free scale and polish seeing as it’s Christmas. Which is handy as I will be smiling ear from ear some Monday evening :D

    I've to wait until February to see my dentist for a check up due in October hes that booked up.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




  • #731
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,714 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    DvB wrote: »
    I've to wait until February to see my dentist for a check up due in October hes that booked up.

    Same my dentist has a massive backlog. The first lockdown put him out of action for 2 months.


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  • #732
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,714 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    A beautiful sunny calm cold day out there, perfect winter weather!

    Just glad it's finally stopped raining :)


  • #733
    tscul32
    Registered Users Posts: 2,530 ✭✭✭tscul32


    Loughc wrote: »
    A beautiful sunny calm cold day out there, perfect winter weather!

    Just glad it's finally stopped raining :)

    Agreed. I got out for a lovely walk at 8am yesterday before the rain started. Portmarnock coast and the seascape was just stunning. Gonna get the whole family out today.


  • #734
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,108 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    Loughc wrote: »
    A beautiful sunny calm cold day out there, perfect winter weather!

    Just glad it's finally stopped raining :)

    Amen to that. Heading out with the family for a nice long walk.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




  • #735
    tscul32
    Registered Users Posts: 2,530 ✭✭✭tscul32


    Unfortunately everyone seems to have the same idea. Pulled in to Malahide Castle to a sea of cars, overflow car parks, etc. so just turned around. Even outdoors the sheer
    volume of people was too much.
    Back on the road trying somewhere else.


  • #736
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,108 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    Went to drop off the huge amount of cardboard we'd accumulated over the last week and the local recycling centre had a queue if cars a mile long outside, said sod that & turned around to go home. Will pop back down again in the morning & see if its any less busy.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




  • #737
    TRS30
    Registered Users Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    tscul32 wrote: »
    Unfortunately everyone seems to have the same idea. Pulled in to Malahide Castle to a sea of cars, overflow car parks, etc. so just turned around. Even outdoors the sheer
    volume of people was too much.
    Back on the road trying somewhere else.

    Went to St. Anne’s this morning as was calling into sisters for a coffee and is near her. Packed, got out of the car and off to a quieter part of the park ASAP.

    Have developed a fear of being too close to a lot of people :(


  • #738
    TRS30
    Registered Users Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    DvB wrote: »
    Went to drop off the huge amount of cardboard we'd accumulated over the last week and the local recycling centre had a queue if cars a mile long outside, said sod that & turned around to go home. Will pop back down again in the morning & see if its any less busy.

    Wasn’t the one in Swords by any chance? That one has been packed with a queue of cars nearly every time I’ve drove by for months.

    On phone so can’t multi quote- not trying to get the stats up!!


  • #739
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,108 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    TRS30 wrote: »
    Wasn’t the one in Swords by any chance? That one has been packed with a queue of cars nearly every time I’ve drove by for months.

    On phone so can’t multi quote- not trying to get the stats up!!

    Nah, coolmine. Queue hasn't been that big since the 'no charge' days around halloween.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




  • #740
    mirrorwall14
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,751 ✭✭✭mirrorwall14


    Our kids are a little older. This time last year we were still in the throes of a baby with a milk allergy and sleep deprivation. This year we’re still a bit sleep deprived but a hell of a lot more human. The milk allergy has been outgrown. And Christmas with the pair of them has been fab.

    So this year I’m thankful for the energy to run out for pate after bedtimes and the energy to sit up with the Christmas tree lights on, masterchef and some lovely proper chill out time!


  • #741
    tscul32
    Registered Users Posts: 2,530 ✭✭✭tscul32


    mirrorwall14 wrote: »
    Our kids are a little older. This time last year we were still in the throes of a baby with a milk allergy and sleep deprivation. This year we’re still a bit sleep deprived but a hell of a lot more human. The milk allergy has been outgrown. And Christmas with the pair of them has been fab.

    So this year I’m thankful for the energy to run out for pate after bedtimes and the energy to sit up with the Christmas tree lights on, masterchef and some lovely proper chill out time!

    Bottle of wine and platter of cheese on the table here....


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  • #742
    Graces7
    Registered Users Posts: 32,634 ✭✭✭✭Graces7


    There is no wind. Sweet utter total silence.. bliss


  • #743
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,714 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    Going to sitdown later tonight with a Lindt hot chocolate and the RTE Guide crossword.... Christmas isn't over yet and the perfect post 1st day back treat :)


  • #744
    TRS30
    Registered Users Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    Loughc wrote: »
    Going to sitdown later tonight with a Lindt hot chocolate and the RTE Guide crossword.... Christmas isn't over yet and the perfect post 1st day back treat :)

    Havent got near the crossword yet. Just need to make sure the RTE guide doesn't get thrown out. Hope to look at one night this week.


  • #745
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,108 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    TRS30 wrote: »
    Havent got near the crossword yet. Just need to make sure the RTE guide doesn't get thrown out. Hope to look at one night this week.

    Have it about 80% done & suspect I'm done with it now. Fully expect it to be in the green bin when I get home this evening.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




  • #746
    TRS30
    Registered Users Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    First week back done and dusted!

    Going to go back to reduced screen time over the weekend however might check in on my phone at some stage.

    Have a great weekend guy, stay safe (and warm!).


  • #747
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,108 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    TRS30 wrote: »
    First week back done and dusted!

    Going to go back to reduced screen time over the weekend however might check in on my phone at some stage.

    Have a great weekend guy, stay safe (and warm!).

    Was waiting for this, NOW its the weekend!
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




  • #748
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,108 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    So glad that first work week is done, sitting back with a nice cold can of guinness now while waiting on dinner.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




  • #749
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,714 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    DvB wrote: »
    So glad that first work week is done, sitting back with a nice cold can of guinness now while waiting on dinner.

    **Sobs in Saturday work**


  • #750
    Posy
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 27,520 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


    I was reading those posts and thinking poor Loughc!!


    I have booked Rudolph Day, 25th Jan, off work, so have a 3 day weekend to look forward to in 2 weeks. :)


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  • #751
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,108 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    Loughc wrote: »
    **Sobs in Saturday work**

    Oops. Sorry dude.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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