[Closed] how you doing thread...

Teddy is amazing, learning how to sit up at the moment

Ace 😀 . Can he teach Beatrice how to do that..?!

Well how jolly nice of you to ask!

Good - Unhappiness in 2010 feels like a long time ago. I love my job, and am being invested in fairly heavily at the moment. Have good prospects in new career. Just about to book first MTB Alps holiday for later on in the year. Am doing a team 12hr bike race this year. Had the day off today, went for a sunny/muddy bike ride. Starting to feel fit again after Winter ills.

Bad - Have damaged my hire car. Have funny thing under my eye. Contract for job which I love could theoretically end in June. Have realised I don't have time for the allotment I took on late last year and spent ages digging.

pretty pish, well I thought so until reading about others above, maybe Im not so bad after all?? 😐

less good bits:
job or lack of
money
relationship

more goodder bits:
healthy, as are most people I know

Hope those who are getting a bad ride of karma get a shot on the orgasmatron machine soon

[b]you well?[/b]

OK, but left knee hurts and I think I'm fighting a cold I picked up from the plane on Monday

[b]kids ok?[/b]

Don't have any, half wish I did, half glad I don't.

[b]partner ok?[/b]

Mental as ever. Never mind.

[b]life treating you well?[/b]

I still have a job, enough money for food and rent and a reliable used car and bikes and an annual holiday snowboarding in 3 weeks. Is it so bad?

all good here. My engagement ring finally arrived back after being resized 🙂 Have had a crappy week at work but the weekend is nearly here so its all good 🙂

Emma. You do know that your fingers maybe slightly smaller during colder weather. In the summer you may have a tight ring.

I know this to be true as i have a very slack ring at the moment.. 😕

phil - are you sure you're not suffering from post-holiday blues? Had a peek at your video, you must have spent a huge amount of time on that so not surprised if you're yearning for powder and blue skies!

I'm OK I guess. Got kicked in the teeth but kept my big mouth shut. Just trying not to get worked up.

Had my second unscheduled dismount on tarmac within two weeks this morning, so got a bit of a hurty knee.
Other than that, I'm still living the dream. The wild, hell raising, rock & roll lifestyle of the straightedge vegan trailquester goes ever on.

Shit time the last few days TBH, Chris my housemate is having a hard time with his job and his on-off bitch of a gf is giving him grief and I get most of the blowback. College ok, grades ok, placement coming up soon so nervous about that, relationship is still good after horror of few weeks ago (if anything made us a bt stronger) could do with more money, pervy little brov still pervy, mum good dad good. Stopped smoking and really cut down drink. Running lots haven't ridden n ages though (waiting for better weather)

Can't complain

I'm not sure he's quite expert enough to be passing on tips just yet 😉 how is she doing?

[b]you well?[/b]
Life is good for me.... not doing enough riding but am running so still trying to improve my fitness.

[b]kids ok?[/b]
Child is fantastic, brings sunshine into our lives everyday.

[b]partner ok?[/b]
Wife and I are slowly getting around the idea of moving to Colombia, still not sure when we are going yet but within 3 weeks at a guess.

Work, well I am going to be the full time stay at home dad soon which is a little scary but hopefully all will be well.

Hope everyone who is having a bad time at the moment manages to keep it all together, what goes around comes around.

Worry not, I have always had teeny tiny fingers, my ring is a J and is quite loose'ish atm so should be fine! weird getting used to wearing one again, I'm too much of a tom boy for pretty jewelery.

I know this to be true as i have a very slack ring at the moment..

Sorry - I have nothing witty, sensible or mature to say about that particular comment, I've just sat here giggling like a 11 year boy who just discovered boobs 🙂

Emz we could all do with more money 🙁 I know the feeling well! I also have a pervy (older) brother so we have lots in common. Actually, I should clarify that my brother isn't necessarily a perv, he just likes himself a lot. 😯

Desired effect achieved, therefore my work here is done. 🙂

Me - generally I am fine but not a happy bunny right now. Burying a good friend tomorrow

*sniffs*

Can't complain too much after reading some of the above and compared to a few months ago. Tonight i am mainly happy about being curled up on the sofa with biscuits, a glass of wine and a hot water bottle* watching tv already. It is rare i'm sitting down before 9pm these days 🙂 (ignoring the chores and stepping over the bags of shopping is the way forward)

*am i really only 31? 😕

*hugs to TJ* sorry to hear that 🙁

On the whole, things are still not good. I'm terrified for the future and not addressing it. There's a couple of thing that I need to write that I keep putting off. Seem to be procrastinating over almost everything.

But...

Today, like quite a few other days recently was okay. Some of it was good. Rode my bike, did some video editing earlier, had a couple of worthwhile conversations. Seeing this heart-warming thread is cheering but heart goes out to those having a tough time right now.

[b]you well[/b]
Had the flu after Xmas which wiped me out & I'm only just back to normal. I managed to hurt my hand playing in goal at footie this week & my torn finger ligament from a few months back is very painful again. Got another Cancer check up this month at the hossy, hopefully nothing untoward but I always get a bit stressed until it's done 😥

[b]kids OK[/b]
Haven't got any so I suppose I'm OK on that one 🙂

[b]partner Ok[/b]
Yes my wife is very well & we are both very happy 🙂

[b]life treating you ok[/b]
I think we have the work/life balance just about right. Work for both of us is all about making enough money to pay the bills. We both have jobs but in the current climate who knows what's round the corner? We have a few things planned for this year which we will be doing together plus I join the SAGA club in July so I've planned 3 days of riding to celebrate 😀

Overall I'd say things are great for us & I sympathise with those who are currently having a hard time. One way or other I've had a few rough years recently but there is light at the end of the tunnel & no it's not a train coming towards you.

Ta DGOAB

phukt, but mustn't grumble.

[b]you well?[/b] - mleh
[b]kids ok?[/b] - mleh
[b]partner ok?[/b] - mleh
[b]life treating you ok?[/b] - mleh

Right I'm finally home, on hand to give out hugs to one and all (they don't have to be amorous if Yetis ain't your bag).

I'll be honest, as per usual I'm pretty damn good thanks Phil. Only thing getting me down is I've got to cook for myself... again. Would be right nice to have a special someone to share the cooking with, that is all.

Yeti (ignoring the mess as nobody is nagging me about it 8).)

why not cook for two (getting the practice in for when you meet your dream yeti/girl/manbearpig) and then put the second portion aside for tomorrow (saves cooking twice you see) and store it in my tupperware box!! 😯

you well?

Aye. Broken left wrist and a stoopid stookie hanging off the end but overall i have my health and there is nothing worth trading that for in the world.

kids ok?

What are they?

partner ok?

Awesome thanks. You ain't getting her number.

life treating you well?

Of course. Treat life well and you will be treated in return.

Doing well.

While the little one (my son - not the contents of my trousers) is fit, healthy, fed and happy not much else is of consequence. He's just cleared his third round of anti-biotics this year and eating like a horse again 😀

Discovered I could create an 8-10mile ride out of my normal 20mile commute the other week along the waterfront with a bit of clever train use. Dead time (usually in car in horrid motorway traffic) becomes ride time 😀

For those that have it worse (and there are many) I hope you get things turned round and heading in the right direction soon as.

Yeti, I'm just in from life class posing. Got to cook as well(heat up really LOL) curry I made earlier. Bloody Chris has eaten most of it. Greedy boy!

Not bad at all.
Kids are lovely (shame they can't sleep all night, but i can live with that).
Wifes job looking a bit dodgy, but she'll get another.
Work is work.
House could do with finishing.
Riding plenty.
Weather's starting to turn.

Thanks for asking.

This thread is making everyone seem a lot more human 🙂

I hope things turn around soon for everyone having a bad time at the moment, life's full of surprises and I hope the next one is a nice surprise!

Nearly the weekend.... back out on the bike I hope, no thinking about work and stuff, a chance to earn some chances to roll down a hill with my feet sticking out and a grin on my face

Rather tired. Just been to Paris for lunch.

Ate and drank too much and almost certainly snored on the train home. 😳

Otherwise, all is well with Flash.

Surprise!!

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ok mate, thanks for asking.
coming out of a bad period that I think has been going for years. bring it on.
single. rubbish job. Happy.

There are 2 things to change right there..

Aye. Broken left wrist and a stoopid stookie hanging off the end but overall i have my health and there is nothing worth trading that for in the world.

I am a poncey southerner. I don't suppose someone can translate what a stookie is please.

Jamie - you've just gone up in my estimation.

i believe it's what the northerners call thumbs... they don't like thumbs up there.

Can't say there is too much in the postive column at the moment. Job is driving me up the wall and life outside work is empty and/or depressing. At least I discovered some fun singeltrack on Sunday which gave me a life for a while.

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I am a poncey southerner. I don't suppose someone can translate what a stookie is please.

Stookie - plaster of paris bandaging
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Ahh I see. Cheers TJ.

The name seems to change the more north you go. Only recently found out Sheffield dwellers call it a pot.

Shit.

Shit.

🙁

A pot?

Have only ever called it a "cast".

This is no thread for schadenfreude. To be fair, I'd guessed it wouldn't be.

Shit.

What's up love?

For me, I seem to be coming to the end of a really shitty 6 months. Only a couple more months before everything will be hunky-dory again. 😀 Got to be positive...

I tell u wot. You don't know shit and deprerssing and a real black hole 'till you are in one. get a grip and carry on. To those in one- *hugs*

The downs:

- still struggling with the end of a 16 yr relationship (was hoping that after 10 months I would have WTFU and dealt with it, but emotions don't seem to want to listen to reason..)
- currently back in my 'old home' (now where my ex lives) looking after the dog while he's on holiday
- house sale falling though so still need to try and sell it in order to move on
- an unbelievably heavy workload

The ups:
- biking, hiking, and generally playing outdoors more
- family and friends all rallying round - seeing more of them than I have for years
- meeting new people and making new friends (hi kev - sorry I've not been in touch recently - had taken up temporary residence in the black hole)
- despite the best efforts of the condems I still have my job, and although it's pretty stressful I do think it has some value to society

Things that make me smile:
- snow wave sculptures on the beach
- watching the sun set over Anglesey from the top of the mountains
- following a low flying buzzard along the lane
- friends' bad jokes and good company

Things I have learnt:
- people are more important than anything else
- to enjoy the good moments
- make the effort to create my own good times, opportunities and adventures
- believe that the future will be positive - don't know what it will bring but I will make the most of it 🙂

Sue. It takes as long as it takes i'm afraid, bear with it(with claws).

Stick with enjoying all that the outdoors has to offer in all the ways you can possibly enjoy it out there and keep your friends near.

That's all i need and it certainly helps me a lot so can see it working for a lot o people like us.

good things at the moment are that life is pretty chilled since i became single (6mths ago) my kids are behaving, most of the time. nothing major to complain about.
i am really trying to focus on the positive things in my life, take it easy and not get stressed (can be hard though)!

bad bits at the moment are our february half term holiday to Tunisia has been cancelled 🙁

Sue - emotions have no concept of time! But you do have lots of positives in your list as you proceed through another chapter of life. Good luck. 🙂