What makes you grin? Antidote to grumpy thread

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10 minutes ago, Dyslexic Viking said:

I'm reading a book about a Norwegian main road through time and the roads here have been very bad but that the fixed detour when the bridge was broken was through the second floor of a barn above the sawmill below which was again over the same stream as the bridge and to do everything even better, motorists had to make a 90 degree turn inside barns before coming out the other side.  

This is just amazing.

That sounds like a fun diversion compared to our usual half-arsed setups, often missing signs on critical turns. 

[Volksy]

I kind of like the thinking, however some tent pegs and ratchet straps isn't really gonna cut it I think!

[Metal Guru]

16 minutes ago, Volksy said:

I kind of like the thinking, however some tent pegs and ratchet straps isn't really gonna cut it I think!

TBF it looks like they have concrete plugs in the ground but there’s no telling how deep they might be. However the metal hook up parts look very thin to deal with 150mph winds.

Can’t see what the roof covering is, but it’s just going to peel from the edges. At best they will be left with strips of roof where the straps are.

[comfortablynumb]

Fucking strong winds around here today.

Florida? Pah

[Westbay]

18 minutes ago, comfortablynumb said:

Fucking strong winds around here today.

Florida? Pah

No wonder the pollution count is low ...🤣

[wuvvum]

Not quite as bad in Norwich - only 15,011mph.

[myglaren]

[maxxo]

It’s the little things

new tyres on the XM

it has completely transformed the car, to the point where it drives completely differently and indescribably better!

quieter, tons more grip, much nicer steering etc

My personal favourite is what I fitted, the Goodyear efficintgrip performance 2, all 4 for £260 brand new fitted which I’m happy with

[richardmorris]

22 hours ago, richardmorris said:

Have just purchased the kindle version.  

[Mally]

8 hours ago, Metal Guru said:

TBF it looks like they have concrete plugs in the ground but there’s no telling how deep they might be. However the metal hook up parts look very thin to deal with 150mph winds.

Can’t see what the roof covering is, but it’s just going to peel from the edges. At best they will be left with strips of roof where the straps are.

I'll wager a tenner it's still there in one piece.

Unless something is thrown on the top of it.

[Popsicle]

6 hours ago, maxxo said:

It’s the little things

new tyres on the XM

it has completely transformed the car, to the point where it drives completely differently and indescribably better!

quieter, tons more grip, much nicer steering etc

My personal favourite is what I fitted, the Goodyear efficintgrip performance 2, all 4 for £260 brand new fitted which I’m happy with

I reckon these are the best value tyres on the market at the moment, not much more expensive than some unheard of brands, top wet/dry grip, low rolling resistance, tend to be near the top of tyre review tests and they last a lot longer than anything else I've tried, over 100k miles on the back axle of my van.

[hairnet]

7 hours ago, wuvvum said:

Not quite as bad in Norwich - only 15,011mph.

some curry that

[richardmorris]

Pah, I had 14000mph winds! Nottingham got a bit hot overnight too.

 

[vulgalour]

On 08/10/2024 at 13:44, vulgalour said:

I've been signed off sick with "stress", waiting a more formal diagnosis/therapy...

Further to this, I've now been discharged from the therapy team because my symptoms don't align with anything they can help with.  They couldn't give me a diagnosis but suggested while it could be Complicated Stress, it's more likely that it's something physical.  Back to the GP to investigate that, and the therapy team are happy to back me up and send their assessment to the GP to help progress things.

Not entirely sure how I feel about it.  On the one hand it's good to know that this feeling different to my usual health problems is confirmed, and on the other it means I have literally no idea what's wrong now.  All I know is something has broken and we need to figure out what so it can be fixed.  Even though I spent almost all of yesterday asleep, today has been much better, felt much clearer of mind and even did some chores without getting exhausted.  However, I still got hand tremors while on the phone, a bit of dizziness, and my speech still isn't spot on so there's a way to go yet.  I'm also still unable to do digital artwork, or really much of anything digital work related so something is still amiss.

It'll probably sort itself out before I get an answer and then because the symptoms aren't there I won't be able to get an answer until I'm ill again, because that's what Sod's Law dictates.  All I really care about is getting back to my version of normal.

[richardmorris]

1 minute ago, vulgalour said:

Further to this, I've now been discharged from the therapy team because my symptoms don't align with anything they can help with.  They couldn't give me a diagnosis but suggested while it could be Complicated Stress, it's more likely that it's something physical.  Back to the GP to investigate that, and the therapy team are happy to back me up and send their assessment to the GP to help progress things.

Not entirely sure how I feel about it.  On the one hand it's good to know that this feeling different to my usual health problems is confirmed, and on the other it means I have literally no idea what's wrong now.  All I know is something has broken and we need to figure out what so it can be fixed.  Even though I spent almost all of yesterday asleep, today has been much better, felt much clearer of mind and even did some chores without getting exhausted.  However, I still got hand tremors while on the phone, a bit of dizziness, and my speech still isn't spot on so there's a way to go yet.  I'm also still unable to do digital artwork, or really much of anything digital work related so something is still amiss.

It'll probably sort itself out before I get an answer and then because the symptoms aren't there I won't be able to get an answer until I'm ill again, because that's what Sod's Law dictates.  All I really care about is getting back to my version of normal.

Could it be ME? Whatever, it sounds rubbish for you at the moment. 

[vulgalour]

Maybe?  No family history of that to my knowledge.  A quick look on the NHS site highlights the main symptoms which are a perfect match for what I've been experiencing.  I'll suggest it to the GP as something to investigate.

[richardmorris]

10 minutes ago, vulgalour said:

Maybe?  No family history of that to my knowledge.  A quick look on the NHS site highlights the main symptoms which are a perfect match for what I've been experiencing.  I'll suggest it to the GP as something to investigate.

I don’t think it’s congenital, most things I’ve read seem to t suggest it’s  a virus. 

[vulgalour]

I don't know, my only personal experience of ME is a relative (not blood, married in to the family) in the 90s so it's very limited.  That and the fact ME symptoms are the same as lots of other things and I'm not a medical professional... I'll let the doctor investigate before jumping to conclusions just at the moment.  For now just need to focus on doing what I can daily, and respecting whatever my limits are each day.

[Snake Charmer]

4 hours ago, Mally said:

I'll wager a tenner it's still there in one piece.

Unless something is thrown on the top of it.

Probably the Tacoma pickup.

[Metal Guru]

4 hours ago, vulgalour said:

Further to this, I've now been discharged from the therapy team because my symptoms don't align with anything they can help with.  They couldn't give me a diagnosis but suggested while it could be Complicated Stress, it's more likely that it's something physical.  Back to the GP to investigate that, and the therapy team are happy to back me up and send their assessment to the GP to help progress things.

Not entirely sure how I feel about it.  On the one hand it's good to know that this feeling different to my usual health problems is confirmed, and on the other it means I have literally no idea what's wrong now.  All I know is something has broken and we need to figure out what so it can be fixed.  Even though I spent almost all of yesterday asleep, today has been much better, felt much clearer of mind and even did some chores without getting exhausted.  However, I still got hand tremors while on the phone, a bit of dizziness, and my speech still isn't spot on so there's a way to go yet.  I'm also still unable to do digital artwork, or really much of anything digital work related so something is still amiss.

It'll probably sort itself out before I get an answer and then because the symptoms aren't there I won't be able to get an answer until I'm ill again, because that's what Sod's Law dictates.  All I really care about is getting back to my version of normal.

I bet your file at the therapy team is stamped “Not our problem”. Sounds like they’re just sending you round the houses hoping you’ll give up and go away.

[DavieW]

Not so much makes me grin as amusing - I've recently noticed a few Tesco trailers with amusing/clever quotes on them. This morning was "Salmon en route". The first time I noticed them was something about cabbages or cauliflowers. 

Must pay more attention. 

[IronStar]

I love buying (chasing, not so much) parts for Florida. Pair of rear shocks? 50E for both. I was asking about a spare door handle in the shop the other day. "ooh it's a bit more expensive, it's 20E." For brand new, in a wrapper. Rear hub with bearing as it's a complete assembly? 50 for both. All the other cars I have are trying to bankrupt me in comparison. 

[New POD]

20 hours ago, vulgalour said:

Further to this, I've now been discharged from the therapy team because my symptoms don't align with anything they can help with.  They couldn't give me a diagnosis but suggested while it could be Complicated Stress, it's more likely that it's something physical.  Back to the GP to investigate that, and the therapy team are happy to back me up and send their assessment to the GP to help progress things.

Not entirely sure how I feel about it.  On the one hand it's good to know that this feeling different to my usual health problems is confirmed, and on the other it means I have literally no idea what's wrong now.  All I know is something has broken and we need to figure out what so it can be fixed.  Even though I spent almost all of yesterday asleep, today has been much better, felt much clearer of mind and even did some chores without getting exhausted.  However, I still got hand tremors while on the phone, a bit of dizziness, and my speech still isn't spot on so there's a way to go yet.  I'm also still unable to do digital artwork, or really much of anything digital work related so something is still amiss.

It'll probably sort itself out before I get an answer and then because the symptoms aren't there I won't be able to get an answer until I'm ill again, because that's what Sod's Law dictates.  All I really care about is getting back to my version of normal.

Many of your symptoms have an ME vibe, but often sleep does not make it feel any better and you seem to be a bit netter after sleep. . If it is ME I wish you all the luck in the world because few GPs know anything much and many think it's all in the mind. And your friends and relatives will be unhelpful at best. 

Beware of doing too much, too soon when you feel better. My wife gets Post Exertional Malaise.  That is she will feel fine. Do too much. Keep going until she's dizzy, and then 2 days later it hits her like a wave. And then she'll be bed bound for 2 days.  For her it's the inability to recognise the idea of stopping whilst she still feels okay. 

[LightBulbFun]

5 hours ago, DavieW said:

Not so much makes me grin as amusing - I've recently noticed a few Tesco trailers with amusing/clever quotes on them. This morning was "Salmon en route". The first time I noticed them was something about cabbages or cauliflowers. 

Must pay more attention. 

theres one I notice around here that says "baby carrots onboard" LOL

[myglaren]

6 hours ago, DavieW said:

Not so much makes me grin as amusing - I've recently noticed a few Tesco trailers with amusing/clever quotes on them. This morning was "Salmon en route". The first time I noticed them was something about cabbages or cauliflowers. 

Must pay more attention. 

I'm sure I must be missing something here.

[louiepj]

Salmon en creute?

[vulgalour]

2 hours ago, New POD said:

Many of your symptoms have an ME vibe, but often sleep does not make it feel any better and you seem to be a bit netter after sleep.

Beware of doing too much, too soon when you feel better. My wife gets Post Exertional Malaise.  That is she will feel fine. Do too much. Keep going until she's dizzy, and then 2 days later it hits her like a wave. And then she'll be bed bound for 2 days.  For her it's the inability to recognise the idea of stopping whilst she still feels okay. 

I am unfortunately of the same mindset as your wife, I've been actively putting effort in to not putting effort in so I don't knacker myself out and I hate it XD  I know it's for my own good.

I'm also really hoping it's not something as problematic as ME, getting any support for it, let along being taken seriously, seems to be almost impossible.  Hopefully I've just picked up some virus or something and it's presenting in a similar way, we just haven't done the right test to find out what that might be.

[comfortablynumb]

Problem we had, when Mrs cn got it after working 100 HR weeks, was several GP's flatly refused to admit it exists.

2 years later, after spending most of it in bed, she got to a coping state, but she now had a raft of other problems, and it still rears it's head occasionally.

Sorry probably not what you want to hear 🥺

[High Jetter]

3 hours ago, LightBulbFun said:

theres one I notice around here that says "baby carrots onboard" LOL

I saw one ages ago saying "No baby carrots left in this van overnight" (might not have been carrots, but you get my drift, hopefully)

[richardmorris]

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