What makes you grin? Antidote to grumpy thread

[iainrcz]

Got some reduced granola. 350g box.

It says this on the back. Fucking  8 servings 😂😂 

It'll be gone in 2 bowls.

[GrumpiusMaximus]

If you missed the early 1980s, you can relive it without the infinite energy required for a Time Machine by simply getting on an express train from Gothenburg to Stockholm.

These seats are fabulous.  And very comfortable, even for my 21-Stone, 6’2’’ hulking mass.

 

[gm]

not what you would expect to see parked up on a street corner in byker ! (a not too great part of newcastle)

 

 

[RoverFolkUs]

 

This bloke must be at least known to someone on here!?

[NorfolkNWeigh]

3 minutes ago, RoverFolkUs said:

 

This bloke must be at least known to someone on here!?

 

No, but definitely will be known to the Police.

[myglaren]

 

[myglaren]

41 minutes ago, gm said:

not what you would expect to see parked up on a street corner in byker ! (a not too great part of newcastle)

 

 

Swiped and put on the FCF   

[myglaren]

 

[cort1977]

57 minutes ago, gm said:

not what you would expect to see parked up on a street corner in byker ! (a not too great part of newcastle)

 

 

 

 

There used to be a Citroen specialist round the back of Chillingham Road metro station, maybe connected to that. (If it's still there, I left in 2000 - now I feel old)

[horriblemercedes]

4 hours ago, NorfolkNWeigh said:

No, but definitely will be known to the Police.

The public shouldn't have access to Police records (for instance Roxanne)

[Morris 63]

Rummaging through the random rack of spray paints in the Range, failing to find Mitsubishi A19 silver for the Shonky Shogun, and saw what are possibly 2 of the most AS colours ever?

[Rust Collector]

5 minutes ago, Morris 63 said:

Rummaging through the random rack of spray paints in the Range, failing to find Mitsubishi A19 silver for the Shonky Shogun, and saw what are possibly 2 of the most AS colours ever?

Rusty Gusset Brown, nice.

I'm always impressed how the Hycote stand in the Range is still stuck in some sort of timewarp, it's very useful!

[GrumpiusMaximus]

Found my dream house and one of the most amazing sights in Europe!

[Coprolalia]

Contracts exchanged on new house. Double garage and 3 car drive.

Friend heard of my issues losing my car storage last month. Contacted a friend of his friend, who has found me a nice, small, dry barn to rent 2 miles from the new house for what amounts to beer money. 6 months of the barn (will fit 2 cars) is the same as one month of the commercial car storage.

[Wack]

This is an interesting 15 minute read 

How the British military stuffed the Argentinians 

Answer to How competently did the British really fight in the Falklands? by Henrey Bradley https://www.quora.com/How-competently-did-the-British-really-fight-in-the-Falklands/answer/Henrey-Bradley-1?ch=15&oid=1477743681115317&share=7c3c4dac&srid=vQkb9&target_type=answer

 

[hairnet]

auf wiedersehen pet on itv4 right noo like

ep1 shonky zephyr alert

also looking at booking flight to usa for august

dont wanna use BA but very handy flight on the monday morning (all other flights are after 4pm)

and on their website you get time options - one of them was via aer lingus (wtf)

and its 1200 poond return (!)

thru aer lingus its 400 euro one way and 300 the other but you get back here tuesday lunchtime 

only issue is have to stay at the airport to be there for the in and thru at 530 am (ba flight is 0730)

300 quid

 

[omegod]

11 hours ago, hairnet said:

auf wiedersehen pet on itv4 right noo like

ep1 shonky zephyr alert

also looking at booking flight to usa for august

dont wanna use BA but very handy flight on the monday morning (all other flights are after 4pm)

and on their website you get time options - one of them was via aer lingus (wtf)

and its 1200 poond return (!)

thru aer lingus its 400 euro one way and 300 the other but you get back here tuesday lunchtime 

only issue is have to stay at the airport to be there for the in and thru at 530 am (ba flight is 0730)

300 quid

 

I've flown Aer Lingus to USA, I was pleasantly surprised at how decent they were , Man-NYC-Man was  £350  

[Metal Guru]

2 hours ago, omegod said:

I've flown Aer Lingus to USA, I was pleasantly surprised at how decent they were , Man-NYC-Man was  £350  

I once flew from Shannon to Manchester but you had to change planes at Dublin. The first leg was on an inbound overnight flight from America. It was awful , like walking into the aftermath of an all night party with everyone sleeping in chairs , snoring and farting. (Lots of farting on planes due to reduced pressure).

On top of that , as we took off , the cabin was filled with the smell of fuel and I was convinced we were going to crash. 
On the up side, on the leg to Manchester , I was sat a row in front of Alex Higgins. The bar service was brisk to say the least.

[808 Estate]

[808 Estate]

[hairnet]

@Kiltox again

[rattlecan]

[hairnet]

12 hours ago, omegod said:

I've flown Aer Lingus to USA, I was pleasantly surprised at how decent they were , Man-NYC-Man was  £350  

found an icelandair on the way back 200 quid

but its a 767 (least its not a 757 like last time)

usually use aer fungus cos far cheaper to start in dublin - evern with ryanscare flight first - or even the bike - have been in ireland when the flight happened left bike there and out from dub - cos got two days first might nip over fart about then fly out - and they dont mind you parking in the multistorey - EDIT FOR WIBBLE - manchester the only airport in uk that wont let you park in their car parks for free

[wuvvum]

On 11/04/2024 at 11:04, gm said:

not what you would expect to see parked up on a street corner in byker ! (a not too great part of newcastle)

 

 

Ah yes, Byker.  There is a grove there, if memory serves.

[wuvvum]

Coming home from the office this evening, get to the first roundabout and have to stop as there is a Citybug being driven rather enthusiastically round it.  Had a better look as it zoomed past and it was my old 107!  Always nice to see my exes out and about.

[Marina door handles]

My better half is doing a spot of online clothes shopping and spotted this and then did a double take, if you think Detroit and cars what's the first thing that comes to mind? Obviously there are loads of options but I bet most people wouldn't go TR7 would they?!

https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/en-gb/shop/uo-green-detroit-derby-sweatshirt?category=SEARCHRESULTS&color=030&searchparams=q%3Ddetroit&type=REGULAR&quantity=1

 

 

[GrumpiusMaximus]

2 hours ago, Marina door handles said:

My better half is doing a spot of online clothes shopping and spotted this and then did a double take, if you think Detroit and cars what's the first thing that comes to mind? Obviously there are loads of options but I bet most people wouldn't go TR7 would they?!

https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/en-gb/shop/uo-green-detroit-derby-sweatshirt?category=SEARCHRESULTS&color=030&searchparams=q%3Ddetroit&type=REGULAR&quantity=1

 

 

But is the jumper the same on the other side?

[nomiST]

3 minutes ago, GrumpiusMaximus said:

But is the jumper the same on the other side?

I see what you did there!

[Wibble]

3 hours ago, hairnet said:

found an icelandair on the way back 200 quid

but its a 767 (least its not a 757 like last time)

usually use aer fungus cos far cheaper to start in dublin - evern with ryanscare flight first - or even the bike - have been in ireland when the flight happened left bike there and out from dub - cos got two days first might nip over fart about then fly out - and they dont mind you parking in the multistorey - the only airport in uk that wont let you park in their car parks for free

Sorry, trying to interpret this but, are you saying Dublin is in the UK?

[hairnet]

26 minutes ago, Wibble said:

Sorry, trying to interpret this but, are you saying Dublin is in the UK?

nah missed a word out now i read it back oops