What made you happy today?

One of my neighbours, the massively problematic one, is being evicted once the next fortnight is over. Government guidelines say he can't be evicted before then, but he needs to go. He's had chance after chance after chance, wrecks them every time, and everyone's just done with him.

Plus I discovered this morning that because of Covid, I don't owe any council tax this year. To say it's a relief is an understatement.
 
Today I went climbing outside, there are some boulders with short problems. Good to finally get some exercise, then we had visitors my friend and her son prosecco in the back garden in the sun. Followed by a barbeque what more can we and for!

Amazing just to chill out, and take it easy.
 
This is going to sound really mean on my part, but the neighbour that has burned their bridges with everyone else in the building went on an absolute binge last night and got home about 6am this morning to discover nobody would let him into the building - EITHER building. So what did he do? He tried to kick in the laundry room door. From the outside that door looks like a wreck that you could spit your way through but it's solid as a rock and no amount of kicking it will make any difference to that. Stupid dolt.

On a slightly less mean note, the weather has cooled down significantly and I feel so much less ill for it.
 
Also, this isn't new, it's been going on for a couple of days but

Back before the lockdown hit I needed a new keyboard and there was a very nice Logitech one going for a fraction of the price it would normally be, so I bought it. It's backlit, which is great for those nights I can't sleep but don't want the lights on. Then a couple of months ago I needed to see if I could set up some key macros. Turns out I could but it was useless for what I wanted, but I discovered in the meantime I could change how the keyboard lights up. Thought nothing much of it.

And then I found out I could set the lights as an equaliser. Little amuses the innocent, I know, but my keyboard being an equaliser is probably up there amongst the best things 2020 has to offer lol.
 
I had a productive day today. Washed and retightened the girls’ hair (was due about a month ago 😬), cleared their toy boxes, rearranged the piggy laundry etc so that the box in front of the cage is now gone. I’ve got one load of piggy laundry in the washing machine at the moment. Hoovered the stairs and the dining room. Hoovered upstairs hallway and our room. Cleared out some shoes that don’t fit the kids anymore. Now cooking dinner and feeling tired! I need to wash and retighten my hair as well.
 
I got loads of blackberries on my walk this evening, as we were walking I told my partner it was a shame we didn't have any apples to go with them, rounded a corner and there was an apple tree. What with the produce from the garden, my neighbours garden and now we've found a blackberry patch and apple tree I'm going to need another freezer soon!
 
My lunch made me happy today. I don't care it wasn't the healthiest, it was unplanned and on a rug by a river between Hathersage and Grindleford in a gorgeous spot we found today.
 

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Pigwhisperer said:
My lunch made me happy today. I don't care it wasn't the healthiest, it was unplanned and on a rug by a river between Hathersage and Grindleford in a gorgeous spot we found today.
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Chip shops reopening is actually one of the only easing of lockdown restrictions I've taken advantage of so far! We had chips last night, chip butty with curry sauce, can't beat chips after a bit of fresh air and exercise :)
 
Freya1234 said:
I’ve sent off the forms for my provisional licence today!
Very excited to learn to drive, though i’m not very good with co-ordination so I think it’s going to take me a long time to get the hang of it😂😂
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My co-ordination is rubbish too. I was 18 months on L plates before my Dad (who taught me to drive) was confident I would pass my test. I had a professional driving instructor to teach me how to drive to actually pass the test (different thing entirely to learning how to drive - according to my Dad that is!) and I passed first time. I'm sure you'll be fine. If I can pass a test anybody can!
 
PigglePuggle said:
Chip shops reopening is actually one of the only easing of lockdown restrictions I've taken advantage of so far! We had chips last night, chip butty with curry sauce, can't beat chips after a bit of fresh air and exercise :)
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Our local chippy was only closed for a little while at the start of lockdown, presumably while they organised protective wear and distancing procedures. We've had fish n chips a few times since, my OH loves it and I want to support local businesses.
 
My brother came down with his family as his eldest daughter wanted to have her hair done like her cousins (locks). My brother came over to ours with the eldest and youngest. We hadn't met the youngest yet so that was really nice. Later he picked up his girlfriend and other daughter as she wanted to play with her cousins. It was lovely to see them all again!
 
PigglePuggle said:
Chip shops reopening is actually one of the only easing of lockdown restrictions I've taken advantage of so far! We had chips last night, chip butty with curry sauce, can't beat chips after a bit of fresh air and exercise :)
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I saw my old Mum properly for the first time since the start of lockdown today! She's been shielding so I've just been having half-hour chats from her garden while she sits at the door but today I went in and stayed 3 hours and helped her tidy up and drank socially distanced wine with her :)
 
PigglePuggle said:
I saw my old Mum properly for the first time since the start of lockdown today! She's been shielding so I've just been having half-hour chats from her garden while she sits at the door but today I went in and stayed 3 hours and helped her tidy up and drank socially distanced wine with her :)
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I bet that was a lovely time for you both :)
 
Siikibam said:
I bet that was a lovely time for you both :)
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It was lovely but there was quite a lot of tidying up to do... I think I might get Mum a cleaner, she has carers who help with personal care but clearly nobody has cleaned the floors since the start of lockdown!
 
PigglePuggle said:
It was lovely but there was quite a lot of tidying up to do... I think I might get Mum a cleaner, she has carers who help with personal care but clearly nobody has cleaned the floors since the start of lockdown!
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Sounds like a plan. Would she be comfortable with that in terms of covid etc? Even though it was cleaning, I think even being in the same room was a bonus and you could talk and actually see each other.
 
Siikibam said:
Sounds like a plan. Would she be comfortable with that in terms of covid etc? Even though it was cleaning, I think even being in the same room was a bonus and you could talk and actually see each other.
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Yes it was nice to see her :) I found a cleaning company who specifically offers "Independant living support for the elderly and disabled" so I sent them an email, I think they should understand masks, gloves, risks etc :)
 
PigglePuggle said:
Yes it was nice to see her :) I found a cleaning company who specifically offers "Independant living support for the elderly and disabled" so I sent them an email, I think they should understand masks, gloves, risks etc :)
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That sounds perfect! Hope they get back to you soon.
 
Betsy said:
:agr: Parma Violets who ever thought of that as a sweet?!?:vom:
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We haven't lived in the UK for years and they are always at the top of our UK shopping list when we come back - LOVE Parma Violets.
Stocks are running seriously low due to Corona, meaning we haven't been back since Feb.
30 days and counting :))
 
Working with such good people! I volunteer at a local food bank Monday mornings, and I’d mentioned to the ladies there that I needed to get new shoes since mine had worn out. It was just in passing, and I certainly wasn’t expecting them to do anything about it.

Anyway, went in this morning, and all was pretty much normal. Was just getting on as usual, when one lady came into the store room and basically said, “Look, I know how much walking you do, and you need a good pair of shoes. We want to give you some money to buy a pair”.

I nearly cried. They’re so lovely. And yes, have got some new shoes. Which also makes me happy!
 
Sonnet said:
Working with such good people! I volunteer at a local food bank Monday mornings, and I’d mentioned to the ladies there that I needed to get new shoes since mine had worn out. It was just in passing, and I certainly wasn’t expecting them to do anything about it.

Anyway, went in this morning, and all was pretty much normal. Was just getting on as usual, when one lady came into the store room and basically said, “Look, I know how much walking you do, and you need a good pair of shoes. We want to give you some money to buy a pair”.

I nearly cried. They’re so lovely. And yes, have got some new shoes. Which also makes me happy!
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How lovely! What a lovely lot of people you volunteer with!
 
Freya1234 said:
I’ve sent off the forms for my provisional licence today!
Very excited to learn to drive, though i’m not very good with co-ordination so I think it’s going to take me a long time to get the hang of it😂😂
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I posted mine mid-July. I'm hoping the DVLA backlog is cleared at some point this year! I'm nervous about learning but if I don't do it now I never will. I'm already thinking of how this will change my life.
 
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