Things That Gladden The Heart

[Crazyface]

Oh, and going Xmas food shopping yesterday am at 8am at Tescos. Done in 45 mins. No queue at the checkout, straight to Santa who was doing a shift, must be short of a bob or two. Up to butchers for turkey and rest of order. No queue their either. Smashing bit of banter. Home and all done in 60 mins. A new Word Record!!!!!!

See told everyone that what people want is an out of town shopping mall!!!!!!! (long story). I'm not often wrong, and I'm right again!

 

[jim8flog]

I meant half term, there are about 7-8 weeks per half term

I thought half term was a holiday.

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Some times it takes me a while to see a thread I have not read in ages

 

[Pin-seeker]

Off out for Indian tonight with the mrs & friends.
Made it clear that I’m definitely not staying out drinking after

 

[BrianM]

Off out for Indian tonight with the mrs & friends.
Made it clear that I’m definitely not staying out drinking after

I'll tell the jokes

 

[Tashyboy]

Not really sure where to post this, but a PP in our fuddle who I played with today. Bottom line his Christmas sounds crap.

Tomorrow/Chrstmas day. He is on about having a drive to Skegness to have a walk on the beach coz tomorrow is crap. He is the only one in our fuddle (30 ish folk) who is looking to play on Boxing Day.

A guy in the fuddle has just asked ( on whattsapp group) who fancies playing Friday morning. I put me down and put said PP down who is struggling as well. Turns out there is only one slot.

Ave took one for the team and let me struggling pal play.

Said PP who asked for another PP has said he will let me know if owt crops up. But looks like I will be doing the sales.

Ave said it before and I will say it again. Golf is important but to some it is therapy.

Have a good Christmas forummers and wish me well Friday at the sales

 

[Hobbit]

NORAD Santa.

The kids have long since flown the nest but I still view NORAD Santa every Christmas. I just love everything about Christmas.

 

[Fromtherough]

Christmas morning and its ability to turn my growing up too quick, too cool, wannabe fashionista 12 year old back into a little girl. Plus her thoughtfully getting her mam and me some gifts out of her own pocket money without us knowing. It is truly the most wonderful time of the year.

 

[Rlburnside]

Seeing the search and rescue helicopter with Santa in flying low last night.
Nice touch from them for the kids.

 

[PaulMdj]

When it’s not yet 9am and you’re already knackered from playing with your new toys off Santa.

 

[Sid Rixon IV]

The guy who was hit on the head and in the plums during the Southport riots being sent down for 3 years

Is that the guy who got hit by two bricks?
Funniest thing I've seen in years!
And he got jail!

 

[srixon 1]

Have just watched the latest Wallace and Grommet. Absolute genius comedy. Some brilliant adult humour hidden in there too. Even the farmer from Shaun the Sheep had a cameo appearance

 

[GreiginFife]

Very nice cherry brandy over ice to end a hectic afternoon.

Lovely stuff.

 

[Sid Rixon IV]

Very nice cherry brandy over ice to end a hectic afternoon.

Lovely stuff.

Back in the 70's went to a posh restaurant (frog's legs on menu!) with my wife's sister and husband. We were ushered into a dimly lit bar with chesterfield settees and a chaise longue.
The Maitre'D entered and asked if we'd care for an aperitif. The ladies ordered something appropriate and my BiL, looking a liitle nonplussed, asked for a cherry brandy. I said "I'll have a pint please".
When he left the room my BiL hissed " You didnt say I could have a pint!"
Five minutes later he was delicately sipping his tiny glass with his pinkie erect as I exaggerated my noisy pint slurps with "Aah"'s

 

[Imurg]

Have just watched the latest Wallace and Grommet. Absolute genius comedy. Some brilliant adult humour hidden in there too. Even the farmer from Shaun the Sheep had a cameo appearance

That was a turn ip for the books wasn't it...

 

[AussieKB]

Going to the beach on sunny Xmas day.

 

[GreiginFife]

You know your Mrs is a keeper (and understands your mind) when she tracks down a very rare, 30 year old Dutch import vinyl that I mentioned 6 months ago that I regretted selling my copy about 15 years ago.

God only knows what she paid for it but who cares, she genuinely amazed me with this one. Best present by far for years.

 

[Pathetic Shark]

NORAD Santa.

The kids have long since flown the nest but I still view NORAD Santa every Christmas. I just love everything about Christmas.

I was at a neighbour's house Xmas Eve for drinks (no kids) and someone asked Alexa where Father Christmas was. "Passing over Ukraine" was the reply. I did the obvious gag about being shot down. Didn't age well that one.

 

[GreiginFife]

Back in the 70's went to a posh restaurant (frog's legs on menu!) with my wife's sister and husband. We were ushered into a dimly lit bar with chesterfield settees and a chaise longue.
The Maitre'D entered and asked if we'd care for an aperitif. The ladies ordered something appropriate and my BiL, looking a liitle nonplussed, asked for a cherry brandy. I said "I'll have a pint please".
When he left the room my BiL hissed " You didnt say I could have a pint!"
Five minutes later he was delicately sipping his tiny glass with his pinkie erect as I exaggerated my noisy pint slurps with "Aah"'s

A pint is ten a penny, a good cherry brandy is a rarer treat.

 

[Voyager EMH]

A pint is ten a penny, a good cherry brandy is a rarer treat.

Oh yes.
"Proper" cherry brandy is called Kirschwasser (or simply Kirsch) and is a 40% clear spirit.

Stuff like De Kuyper is a cherry brandy flavoured liqueur of around 24%.

 

[GreiginFife]

Oh yes.
"Proper" cherry brandy is called Kirschwasser (or simply Kirsch) and is a 40% clear spirit.

Stuff like De Kuyper is a cherry brandy flavoured liqueur of around 24%.

Yes, and what the good lady got me was the proper stuff.