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What's made your day that little bit better?
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- CommentAuthorFalkirkBairn
- CommentTimeJul 22nd 2011
Overall feeling a bit better.
I received a quote for my car insurance renewal this morning and was quoted a price of almost £700!! I know prices for insurance has gone up but this was too much even for me. And as I paid by direct debit the interest would have taken that number to over £800.
So, on the phone to the insurance people. Saying I was not happy and changing car valuation from a ridiculous £10,000 to a more realistic £2,000, plus reducing my yearly mileage and them knocking off their commission to retain my business, then paying in full rather than by direct debit all have saved me (by my reckoning) almost £300.
Sometimes I wonder if having a car is really worth it!The views expressed in this post are entirely my own and do not reflect the opinions of maintitles.net, or for that matter, anyone else. http://www.racksandtags.com/falkirkbairn -
- CommentAuthorLSH
- CommentTimeJul 22nd 2011
Finding out that I have five consecutive days off from this Sunday has made my day. Having just done a 53 hour week and with a 13 hour shift both today and tomorrow, next week is mine!
Plus, it's my sister's birthday on Sunday. We're having a garden party (if the weather holds) and I'm in charge of the BBQ! I can tell you, I've got some tasty treats lined up.
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- CommentAuthorKevinSmith
- CommentTimeJul 22nd 2011
Passed another professional exam! That's 2 out of 3 done!Revenge is sweet... Revenge is best served cold... Revenge is ice cream. -
- CommentAuthorFalkirkBairn
- CommentTimeJul 22nd 2011
KevinSmith wrote
Passed another professional exam! That's 2 out of 3 done!
Not far to go now!The views expressed in this post are entirely my own and do not reflect the opinions of maintitles.net, or for that matter, anyone else. http://www.racksandtags.com/falkirkbairn -
- CommentAuthorMartijn
- CommentTimeJul 22nd 2011
Just had a call from the hospital.
My dad's operation went well beyond expectation.
The tumor could be removed entirely, and the intestinal system could be reattached fully.
I'm going to visit him in a few hours when he'll be coming round from the anaesthetic.
He's not cured, and won't be (the cancer has spread to his lymph nodes, which is more or less untreatable), but this will make the time that remains to him SO much more comfortable.
I am extremely grateful and relieved.
I've been too much on edge these last months to be able to be properly happy yet. In fact, I feel rather more like having a bit of a cry. But that's only to be expected, I guess.'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeJul 22nd 2011
Come here mate...
I am so pleased to hear that, that he'll be more comfortable will be a great relief to all of your family.On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentAuthorFalkirkBairn
- CommentTimeJul 22nd 2011
Timmer wrote
Come here mate...
I am so pleased to hear that, that he'll be more comfortable will be a great relief to all of your family.
Just want to echo what Tim has said.The views expressed in this post are entirely my own and do not reflect the opinions of maintitles.net, or for that matter, anyone else. http://www.racksandtags.com/falkirkbairn -
- CommentAuthorStavroula
- CommentTimeJul 22nd 2011
Martijn I'm so happy for your dad! And for you! I'm glad you too seem better!
Whatever you gaze rests on,do not use your vision, but the eyes of your soul...She knows better... -
- CommentAuthorThor
- CommentTimeJul 22nd 2011
That's great to hear, Martijn. It makes what is already a difficult time a little easier, I would assume.I am extremely serious. -
- CommentAuthorMartijn
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2011
Many thanks guy.
Your reactions mean the world to me. They really do.'no passion nor excitement here, despite all the notes and musicians' ~ Falkirkbairn -
- CommentAuthorDemetris
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2011
Martijn, so relieved to hear this. I wish the greatest of turn outs for your Dad , you and your family.Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
- CommentAuthorSouthall
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2011
This may sound daft, but for the first time in a decade I actually own a CD player. For all that time, I've listened to music either through computer speakers or headphones.
This has prompted me to remember a talent I had long since forgotten - air-conducting. -
- CommentAuthorFalkirkBairn
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2011
A good electronic purchase.The views expressed in this post are entirely my own and do not reflect the opinions of maintitles.net, or for that matter, anyone else. http://www.racksandtags.com/falkirkbairn -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2011
Do you do it while Kerry is watching?
On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentAuthorSouthall
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2011
Timmer wrote
Do you do it while Kerry is watching?
Certainly not! Not a word of it shall be spoken to her. -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2011 edited
I'm shtumb!
On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentAuthorDemetris
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2011
Southall wrote
This may sound daft, but for the first time in a decade I actually own a CD player. For all that time, I've listened to music either through computer speakers or headphones.
This has prompted me to remember a talent I had long since forgotten - air-conducting.
Not really, a very good decision indeed. I got a new hi fi this year and started enjoying my dust-collecting discs too, without shuffle, without skipping through album songs, just enjoying. I found that the mp3's, ipods and whatnot, sucked the fun away as time passes (and quality of releases drops).Love Maintitles. It's full of Wanders. -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeJul 23rd 2011
Christodoulides wrote
Southall wrote
This may sound daft, but for the first time in a decade I actually own a CD player. For all that time, I've listened to music either through computer speakers or headphones.
This has prompted me to remember a talent I had long since forgotten - air-conducting.
Not really, a very good decision indeed. I got a new hi fi this year and started enjoying my dust-collecting discs too, without shuffle, without skipping through album songs, just enjoying. I found that the mp3's, ipods and whatnot, sucked the fun away as time passes (and quality of releases drops).
On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentAuthorSouthall
- CommentTimeJul 24th 2011
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- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeJul 24th 2011
It's a cliche but they really don't make them like that anymore.On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentAuthorFalkirkBairn
- CommentTimeJul 24th 2011
Just happened to come across a "grey blob" in the garden last night about 11.30 as I was checking out the kitchen window. Turned out to be a badger snuffling about eating the seeds/nuts that had fallen from the feeders.
Anne, Rachel and I spent 20 minutes watching from the conservatory in our PJs as the badger foraged only 15 feet away!The views expressed in this post are entirely my own and do not reflect the opinions of maintitles.net, or for that matter, anyone else. http://www.racksandtags.com/falkirkbairn -
- CommentAuthorSouthall
- CommentTimeJul 24th 2011
I saw a badger last week - in fact I almost ran it over - I think it may have been the first one I'd ever seen. -
- CommentAuthorTimmer
- CommentTimeJul 24th 2011
FalkirkBairn wrote
Just happened to come across a "grey blob" in the garden last night about 11.30 as I was checking out the kitchen window. Turned out to be a badger snuffling about eating the seeds/nuts that had fallen from the feeders.
Anne, Rachel and I spent 20 minutes watching from the conservatory in our PJs as the badger foraged only 15 feet away!
I think that is something special, it put a smile on my face thinking about it.On Friday I ate a lot of dust and appeared orange near the end of the day ~ Bregt -
- CommentAuthorStavroula
- CommentTimeJul 24th 2011
Martijn how's your dad doing?Whatever you gaze rests on,do not use your vision, but the eyes of your soul...She knows better... -
- CommentAuthorFalkirkBairn
- CommentTimeJul 25th 2011
Two badgers in the garden tonight - same time as last night. One of them was huge and when it walked past just inches away you could actually hear the footfalls on the stone!The views expressed in this post are entirely my own and do not reflect the opinions of maintitles.net, or for that matter, anyone else. http://www.racksandtags.com/falkirkbairn -
- CommentAuthorBregje
- CommentTimeAug 5th 2011 edited
It's funny, we are kind of having a Matt Damon themed week watching movies. Then yesterday on TV we saw that piece of interview where he is defending teachers at an event about education!
http://youtu.be/WFHJkvEwyhk
Truely heartwarming for me. Love that guy!
Apparently he cares about education a lot and admires teachers for what they do.
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- CommentAuthorFalkirkBairn
- CommentTimeAug 6th 2011
Just spent an enjoyable day at RSPB Conwy bird reserve celebrating 100 years of RSPB Cymru. Went on a guided walk around the reserve lead by Welsh broadcaster Iolo Williams (who is a nice and knowledgeable guy). Also caught up with The Biggest Twitch's Alan Davies (whose book on breaking the record of number of birds seen in one year).
Back there again tomorrow to see what's about.The views expressed in this post are entirely my own and do not reflect the opinions of maintitles.net, or for that matter, anyone else. http://www.racksandtags.com/falkirkbairn -
- CommentAuthorThor
- CommentTimeAug 6th 2011
FalkirkBairn wrote
Just spent an enjoyable day at RSPB Conwy bird reserve celebrating 100 years of RSPB Cymru. Went on a guided walk around the reserve lead by Welsh broadcaster Iolo Williams (who is a nice and knowledgeable guy). Also caught up with The Biggest Twitch's Alan Davies (whose book on breaking the record of number of birds seen in one year).
Back there again tomorrow to see what's about.
I don't understand a single word you said, but I'm sure it was nice!I am extremely serious. -
- CommentAuthorFalkirkBairn
- CommentTimeAug 6th 2011
Do you not follow ANY of my posts?
Following me on Twitter/Facebook would probably help too!The views expressed in this post are entirely my own and do not reflect the opinions of maintitles.net, or for that matter, anyone else. http://www.racksandtags.com/falkirkbairn -
- CommentAuthorFalkirkBairn
- CommentTimeAug 16th 2011
Since I have some income from my writing I have to fill out a tax form. I decided to have an accountant do my tax returns so a few weeks ago I handed over all my relevant paperwork and asked them to fill out the forms and to submit the form.
I had a letter from them and, fearing the worst, I looked at the details to see how much I owed. And I was pleasantly surprised to see that my accountant thinks they actually owe me money!
The money I owe in tax for the money I brought in is less than the money I paid in tax for the proportion of the year I was in employment.
But the money I am owed is likely to cover the amount charged by the accountant! So it all events itself out.The views expressed in this post are entirely my own and do not reflect the opinions of maintitles.net, or for that matter, anyone else. http://www.racksandtags.com/falkirkbairn