The Things You Are HAPPY About Thread.

[Tyrannosaurus Dan]

No, still non-the-wiser. Thankfully the only TV Bea likes is Family Guy and Pointless

Mr Tumble is great. Belle isn't fussed but I like watching it! She'd rather watch NumTums or Special Agent Oso (yes, I know all the CBeebies programmes!)

 

[machin05]

The longer I can put all this off, the better.

 

[Langers]

The longer I can put all this off, the better.

Absolutely. We held out for a long while but have succumbed.

 

[Squeeze]

And that shocking realisation, that the kids have left the room and you're still watching their programmes

Now my two are older I get to watch Horrible Histories and The Amazing world of gumball. The freakiest show by far though is Adventure Time... Adult humour subtext in a drug induced world with a talking yellow dog and a vampire. Pass the bong.

 

[Donegal Wolf]

And that shocking realisation, that the kids have left the room and you're still watching their programmes

Yes but there is some good stuff on there though...

(as I drag the kids back into the room)

 

[ROVERT47]

Just got in after having lunch at the Bell Trysull, Bathams, Glow, roast lamb, got the cricket on, how long before I nod off.

5 4 3 2 1 zzzz!

 

[Parkins left foot]

A glorious afternoon in the West Country with clear blue skies.

Was clearing a part of the garden which was overgrown, but have now decided to sit in the sun with a nice glass of something.

Simple pleasures!!

 

[The Bear]

I'm with Deutsch on this. I can never understand what motivates people to go and sit outside in it just because the sun is out. Bring on the sunburn and skin cancer!! Yeah!

 

[Parkins left foot]

Depends on the temperature - approx. 75f here now (I don't do new money) with a light breeze & a bit of shade from the trees.

Warm enough to sit out in shorts & T shirt, but not so hot as to cause problems or sunburn etc.

Much happier than last weekend when we were subjugated to lashing rain & hailstorms!

 

[The Bear]

Temperature has nothing to do with the amount of UV radiation you receive. As long as it's a relatively clear day and you have direct sunlight then you can be burnt and/or receive high levels of UV exposure.

 

[Parkins left foot]

Whilst I agree - it happens so rarely here that it is a pleasant experience on the odd occasions that it happens when I am in a position to enjoy it.

I don't do well in extreme heat & tend to avoid, but for once let me enjoy a beautiful sunny afternoon overlooking an (on the whole) well kept garden & reflect on the hard work I have put into it without feeling the need to get up and do anything else today.

 

[The Bear]

So long as you are sitting in shade then I'm ok with it :icon_wink:

I'm not being critical of anyone that does it, people can do what they like. I'm just trying to understand the mentality behind it. I see it all the time, even at work. People will go and have their lunch break outside on a bench because the sun is out. I just don't comprehend the appeal. I guess us humans do plenty of things that we know is bad for us because it feels good.

 

[Penk Wolf]

Because a sun tan makes you feel good about yourself. Fairly simple really.

 

[Parkins left foot]

I'm not someone who goes looking for it and am not a 'sunseeker', but after the Spring we have had here (which was more like winter) a day like today lifts the spirit - especially when I do not need to do anything except enjoy it.

 

[FrankMunro-371]

I'm not someone who goes looking for it and am not a 'sunseeker', but after the Spring we have had here (which was more like winter) a day like today lifts the spirit - especially when I do not need to do anything except enjoy it.

Agreed. We had a long, cold summer, followed by a dismal spring, so to have the sun on our backs is great. We have been on the beach today, and I must confess to having had a drink in the Dunes pub, which overlooks the beach.

 

[Parkins left foot]

I'm sure you enjoyed it Frank.

The fact that I can go out to water the veg at 6.15pm with still a little sun around is a pleasure. Normally the rain has done it for me.

 

[The Bear]

Oh I absolutely love sunny days and warm weather as I hate the cold. That's not my issue.

No interest in a sun tan though. The sun on your skin does feel nice if you happen to be out in it, I just wouldn't go and sit in it for the sake of it.

 

[Langers]

I fucking love the sun and have had an awesome day on the Severn Valley Railway - lovely scenery, relaxing journey and lots of ale. The kids bloody loved it too.

I don't know of a better family day out.

 

[Dublin Drummer Wolf]

I've spent the day on my roof terrace reading a book drinking bottles of Carlsberg and I've had a great day. I dont go out in the sunshine to get a tan, I go out because its pleasant and I enjoy being outside as much as possible. And having a sun tan is far better than having a wankers tan.

 

[Parkins left foot]

I fucking love the sun and have had an awesome day on the Severn Valley Railway - lovely scenery, relaxing journey and lots of ale. The kids bloody loved it too.

I don't know of a better family day out.

I assume steam trains - which bring out the child in all of us (at least the male half of the populace - & I am old enough, just, to remember them in general use) add in beer (for the adults as I assume you are not feeding your kids on alcoholic beverages yet) then it would have made for a great day out.