Today I'm happy about......
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You might just change that opinion when there's hailstone smacking you on the back of the head, Jimbo.jimbo wrote:
They may have put it there to remind everyone of the 5 straight grand final defeats! Anyway, last night was brilliant. Far and away the best rugby league stadium in the country and a real credit to the club and the town.

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Aye, I spotted that too. Some fooker seems to have nicked the sides and whatever was in the corners.Bruce Rioja wrote:You might just change that opinion when there's hailstone smacking you on the back of the head, Jimbo.jimbo wrote:
They may have put it there to remind everyone of the 5 straight grand final defeats! Anyway, last night was brilliant. Far and away the best rugby league stadium in the country and a real credit to the club and the town.
Good comeback last night though.
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Yeah, the cladding is a huge issue amongst some fans! It's going to be sorted in the next few weeks. It got delayed as part of the roof got damaged in the winds last month so it got put back. Don't mind the gap to be honest - was designed to give the impression of a halo like roof above the stadium, and it looks pretty impressive walking up to it at night lit up.
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Happy I decided to change my birthday on Facebook and it worked! (it was the last time I can though) I am now 97!
The band I found out about today is playing a gig; on my partners Birthday! and I am allowed to go!!!!
They are a bit Death Metal; but are Christian! Pro-God!!!
It's $15 though will be a stretch
The band I found out about today is playing a gig; on my partners Birthday! and I am allowed to go!!!!
They are a bit Death Metal; but are Christian! Pro-God!!!

It's $15 though will be a stretch

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Thanks for that 2399. A laugh on a laughless day.2399 wrote:Happy I decided to change my birthday on Facebook and it worked! (it was the last time I can though) I am now 97!
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I think I liked it more when I was born in 1924! 

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Must be my first post on this thread
Found 5 US First Editions of Charles De Lint books at my local 2nd hand book barn (check Astley Book Barn some great bargains) at the weekend, bargain at 45.00 for the lot.

My dog (proper 57) had his anal glands emptied once and yes the smell is something to behold!!
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I'm astonished you would ever post on this thread, Raven. You'd better check the books - maybe the last page of each has been removed. You just can't trust those Canadian authors....Raven wrote:Must be my first post on this threadFound 5 US First Editions of Charles De Lint books at my local 2nd hand book barn (check Astley Book Barn some great bargains) at the weekend, bargain at 45.00 for the lot.
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Today I'm happy about... my ancestors. 
A distant relative (third cousin) has sent through some stuff about my great-great-uncles (my mother's father's father's brothers) and it turns out they were both professional footballers at the end of the century before last.
Billy 'Buxton' Smith played for Manchester City (not so cool) in the 1890's
and Fred Smith played for Buxton, Macclesfield, Derby County and Southampton before the start of World War I.


A distant relative (third cousin) has sent through some stuff about my great-great-uncles (my mother's father's father's brothers) and it turns out they were both professional footballers at the end of the century before last.

Billy 'Buxton' Smith played for Manchester City (not so cool) in the 1890's
and Fred Smith played for Buxton, Macclesfield, Derby County and Southampton before the start of World War I.

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No books are fine, just left the one with a library name stamped on it at the shop 
Are all Canadian authors were as good as De Lint?

Are all Canadian authors were as good as De Lint?
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Nope - but they write better than what you do.Raven wrote:No books are fine, just left the one with a library name stamped on it at the shop
Are all Canadian authors were as good as De Lint?

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No, in fact I am generally considered a crashing boor. Actually I am not well-versed in SF authors generally anymore. I do like some Canadian authors but tend to prefer British. I hope the library was not that of McGill University.Raven wrote:No books are fine, just left the one with a library name stamped on it at the shop
Are all Canadian authors were as good as De Lint?
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I have my first proper job. Delighted.
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What's taken you until now, Lazy Bones?jimbo wrote:I have my first proper job. Delighted.

Nice one, James. Hope it all works out for you.
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Haha, cheers. I've got til August to wait though. Have a feeling the next 5 months will fly by.
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Went to Chaddy tonight and decided to go to the ABC Shop in hope of clearance Doctor Whos
It paid off!
I found The Twin Dilemma, from what I've read an awful story but one I've been looking for ages for. It's Colin Bakers first story.
I put it on hold, it's only $10
Also put on hold the double boxset of The Rescue and The Romans for $20.
There were two copies of the 1996 TV Movie so I put one at the back of the shelf. hopefully somehow I have lots of money soon and can get it as well! ($15)
It paid off!
I found The Twin Dilemma, from what I've read an awful story but one I've been looking for ages for. It's Colin Bakers first story.
I put it on hold, it's only $10

Also put on hold the double boxset of The Rescue and The Romans for $20.
There were two copies of the 1996 TV Movie so I put one at the back of the shelf. hopefully somehow I have lots of money soon and can get it as well! ($15)
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Wife had her 12 week scan yesterday.. All went well, so going to be a Dad!!
And I got a £430 cheque from HMRC for overpaid Tax!!
Happy days indeed
And I got a £430 cheque from HMRC for overpaid Tax!!
Happy days indeed
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Congrats Boris, fantastic news for you both.
Well done on becoming a dad, too.
Well done on becoming a dad, too.
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My name's not Boris!
Nah just joking!
Congratulations!

Nah just joking!
Congratulations!
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3 day weekend!
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