Are you happy ?
Nov 6th 2011, 4:30 pm
#31
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Re: Are you happy ?
Never drop below an 8. I'm a happy chap and always look on the bright side of things. I've worked hard, planned well, retired early and am enjoying a comfortable life 
I've had highs and lows (came close to death in 09) but one thing I've learned in life is that a 'low' is always the start of a 'high' path so don't worry during the bad times and embrace the good ones.
My plan for next year is to get my pilots licence
I've had highs and lows (came close to death in 09) but one thing I've learned in life is that a 'low' is always the start of a 'high' path so don't worry during the bad times and embrace the good ones.
My plan for next year is to get my pilots licence
Nov 6th 2011, 4:55 pm
#32
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Re: Are you happy ?
Sort of agree, so, tailor what you can do with your abilities. I was heavily involved in marshal arts but physical problems means thats off the agenda, I can't go four season hill walking anymore but it doesn't stop me camping all year round (in the snow last year -12c, got a wood burner in my tent)...bloody marvellous . I travel a lot, a few days or weeks here and there, flights are cheap as chips and if I'm on my own I don't demand 4* just simple clean accommodation; if the family are with me we live high off the hog.
I've about a 20% chance of my health problems reoccurring and if it does I'll deal with it as best I can but until then this life is MINE.
Don't let the buggers grind you down Bill, fluck it or them mate and look after number one.
. I travel a lot, a few days or weeks here and there, flights are cheap as chips and if I'm on my own I don't demand 4* just simple clean accommodation; if the family are with me we live high off the hog.I've about a 20% chance of my health problems reoccurring and if it does I'll deal with it as best I can but until then this life is MINE.
Don't let the buggers grind you down Bill, fluck it or them mate and look after number one.
I do agree tho that you should take life by the scruff of the neck and shake as much out of it as you can, and the hell with what others may think.
I look forward to hearing you have got your licence.
Nov 6th 2011, 5:03 pm
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Nov 7th 2011, 7:08 am
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Re: Are you happy ?
It is a fact of life, that as we age, so we get weaker, more prone to illness and so on. Life is sort of like a trip in an aging boat, where there is no real end, except when the boat founders with all hands. The trick is not to worry about tomorrow, but to wring the most joy out of today that you can. So, point the prow into the waves, authorise a tot of rum to all hands, and celebrate today.
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow - what a ride"!!!"
Generally women in my family don't reach a great age, But they have all been creative and passionate and, as Bil says 'wrung the most joy' out of every one of their days as they could. Can't say I wouldn't like a bit longer life than they had. But at least I'm having as much fun. Today 8 :-)
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Nov 7th 2011, 7:13 am
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Re: Are you happy ?
My favourite quotation:-
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow - what a ride"!!!"
Generally women in my family don't reach a great age, But they have all been creative and passionate and, as Bil says 'wrung the most joy' out of every one of their days as they could. Can't say I wouldn't like a bit longer life than they had. But at least I'm having as much fun. Today 8 :-)
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"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow - what a ride"!!!"
Generally women in my family don't reach a great age, But they have all been creative and passionate and, as Bil says 'wrung the most joy' out of every one of their days as they could. Can't say I wouldn't like a bit longer life than they had. But at least I'm having as much fun. Today 8 :-)
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Nov 10th 2011, 1:12 pm
#37
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Re: Are you happy ?
very glad to hear that,
I am running at about 4.5 as I am packing the house for the big move to Granada area.
went up to 6 when I got a call from the BH to prove the wireless telephone and internet worked at the new house. So one up to Cablesur but a definite loss for Telefonica who decided they couldnt put a wire across from the plot next but on.
but still lots to do........
I am running at about 4.5 as I am packing the house for the big move to Granada area.
went up to 6 when I got a call from the BH to prove the wireless telephone and internet worked at the new house. So one up to Cablesur but a definite loss for Telefonica who decided they couldnt put a wire across from the plot next but on.
but still lots to do........
Nov 10th 2011, 1:31 pm
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Re: Are you happy ?
Well, it was pretty high this morning, perfect day, not too hot, not a cloud in the sky, and then I thought 'I'll rake that bit out level, a 5 minute job.'
That was before the rake handle broke, so instead of fixing it I improved it a bit which involved some welding with the inevitable burns, a cut from forgetting where the edge of the cutting disc was, and so on. Still, onc ethe paint dries, the rake will be better than it was before, so that makes me happy.
That was before the rake handle broke, so instead of fixing it I improved it a bit which involved some welding with the inevitable burns, a cut from forgetting where the edge of the cutting disc was, and so on. Still, onc ethe paint dries, the rake will be better than it was before, so that makes me happy.
Nov 10th 2011, 1:46 pm
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Re: Are you happy ?
Had my hair restyled and a manicure, bought 3 books so maybe a 9+ for a while
Nov 10th 2011, 2:03 pm
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Re: Are you happy ?
Minus 5 at the moment 
We sold our house just over 3 months ago and have been walking round with cash to buy another one.
Been GAZUMPED once
Dodgey documentation once
Put a holding deposit down last wednesday and she changed her mind on thursday
Agreed a price on friday and placed the holding deposit this morning
We sold our house just over 3 months ago and have been walking round with cash to buy another one.
Been GAZUMPED once
Dodgey documentation once
Put a holding deposit down last wednesday and she changed her mind on thursday
Agreed a price on friday and placed the holding deposit this morning
My lawyer just rang, quote
The man who is selling you his property does not own it.
He may believe he does but the paperwork proves otherwise.
Nov 10th 2011, 2:30 pm
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Re: Are you happy ?
Actually been there on more than one occasion and got the t-shirt, though fortunately I hadn't parted with the deposits.
It always seemed that the harder and longer I tried, the less luck I had.
Yet easily my two best property buys in Spain, I stumbled on almost by chance.
Followed my gut feeling, did what checks I could and slapped a deposit down straight away, once on the very next day to first viewing, and completed a month or so later.
Hope your luck changes soon Fred.
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Nov 10th 2011, 3:04 pm
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Re: Are you happy ?
, very rare as we all know
Nov 10th 2011, 4:33 pm
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Re: Are you happy ?
Well at least one Spanish guy seems to have found happiness.
There's a big gable end wall near a supermarket I go to with all the usual aerosol scribblings in large letters,...
Extranjeros fuera,
Capitalistas No,
Trabajo para Espanol solo,
Moros fuera,
No Trabajo, no Dinero
and finally....
Muerto Contento.
Though I'm not quite sure how many out of ten he gave it, or how he even managed to report it.
Hand of God, maybe.
There's a big gable end wall near a supermarket I go to with all the usual aerosol scribblings in large letters,...
Extranjeros fuera,
Capitalistas No,
Trabajo para Espanol solo,
Moros fuera,
No Trabajo, no Dinero
and finally....
Muerto Contento.
Though I'm not quite sure how many out of ten he gave it, or how he even managed to report it.
Hand of God, maybe.
Nov 10th 2011, 5:17 pm
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Re: Are you happy ?
I'd be minus 15 until I thought how I would have felt if I found that out AFTER putting the money down, and then I think I'd be in the positive side pdq