Little things that give you pleasure

[lyonhibs]

Listening to people moaning about tourists as if they immediately immerse themselves in the local culture, language and laws prior to spending 2 days visiting somewhere abroad. :faf:

Or folk who are themselves abroad on holiday bumping their gums about how busy and touristy such as such a place is as if their holiday is operating on some elevated celestial plane soaring above the riff raff

[overdrive]

Winning an argument without your spouse.

I have just won one over white dog poo. I asked “why do you never see white dog poo like you did in the 80s/90s. My wife was adamant that I was making this up. A quick google both answered my question and provides written and photographic proof that white dog did indeed exist.


(The answer for anyone wondering was dogs’ diet consisted more of more calcium in it back then (usually in the form of crushed up bones which wasn’t fully digested and would come out in the poo and turn it white)

[Hibrandenburg]

Or folk who are themselves abroad on holiday bumping their gums about how busy and touristy such as such a place is as if their holiday is operating on some elevated celestial plane soaring above the riff raff

:agree:

Sent from my Samsung 54 whilst watching out my 6 berth caravan window at the top of a Cornish hill, looking down on the tent dwelling rabble in their mud caked canvas domes feeding their kids on Heinz Sausage and Beans and Baxter's Soup.

[pollution]

:agree:

Sent from my Samsung 54 whilst watching out my 6 berth caravan window at the top of a Cornish hill, looking down on the tent dwelling rabble in their mud caked canvas domes feeding their kids on Heinz Sausage and Beans and Baxter's Soup.


Baxters soups are an affront to humanity !

[Jakhog1]

Coming home from work last night and seeing my laddie and about ten of his pals playing football in the local park, was great to see that there is life outside ipads and PlayStation, apparently they had been there all day.

[Hibrandenburg]

Coming home from work last night and seeing my laddie and about ten of his pals playing football in the local park, was great to see that there is life outside ipads and PlayStation, apparently they had been there all day.


:agree: The only time my now 14 year old would leave the house was for football training 3 times a week, a game at the weekend and to go to school. I tried to encourage him to take up golf (we've got a golf course 200m from our house) but the more I tried to encourage him the more he rebelled against the idea and eventually I just gave up. About 3 months ago he just woke up one morning and decided he wanted to be good at golf and every free moment he now has he's either on the driving range or out on the course. I barely see him nowadays but like you it gave me great pleasure to know he's outside in the fresh air.

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Tonight I saw someone say that the Isle of Wight looks like Englands scrotum, the fact that I absolutely see what they meant has made my evening. I’ll never be able to look at a map of the UK again without seeing Englands dangling plooms.


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[weecounty hibby]

Golden Brown, the Stranglers song. Every time I hear it played I need to stop doing what I'm doing. It just takes me away to another time and place. Better times!

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Golden Brown, the Stranglers song. Every time I hear it played I need to stop doing what I'm doing. It just takes me away to another time and place. Better times!

Some songs are just so good that they give you a euphoric feeling better than any drug I’ve sampled. For me, Bohemian Rhapsody, Hey Jude, There Is A Light That Never Goes Out, Live Forever, 505 and American Pie are the examples that immediately spring to mind. Unbelievable.


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[Bridge hibs]

Golden Brown, the Stranglers song. Every time I hear it played I need to stop doing what I'm doing. It just takes me away to another time and place. Better times!

Yeah Im the same when the Commodores “ Easy Like Sunday Morning” comes on, just feel I want to chill the **** out with a nice coffee, send the Wife out all day so I can get peace

However in reality its more like “Dead Cities” from the Exploited with my Wife clunking and clanking around the living room with the hoover and then dusting whilst at the same time moaning her tits off

Ah well 😆

[weecounty hibby]

Not a little thing when you add all the costs up but.... ac/dc tickets bought for Croke Park Dublin. Flights and hotel booked as well. Excited to see them again, probably last time.

[Donegal Hibby]

Full time whistle when hibs are leading :scarf:

[weecounty hibby]

Full time whistle when hibs are leading :scarf:
Not always just when Hibs are leading!!

[Donegal Hibby]

Not always just when Hibs are leading!!

That is also true though let's not think about that one 🤫😂

[J-C]

Stopping the petrol pump bang on the money and not on .99p or .01p

[WoreTheGreen]

Walking my wee dog Bernie up the braids
Before the golfers
The views are spectacular and
And you can see ER

[Donegal Hibby]

Stopping the petrol pump bang on the money and not on .99p or .01p

Yeah , like that one too though last week a gorgeous girl was at the next petrol pump and I got distracted and went over a fiver more than I normally get ! 😳

[danhibees1875]

Stopping the petrol pump bang on the money and not on .99p or .01p

I wonder when we'll be able to pre-set it so that the pump just delivers £20/30/40/50 worth of petrol and you just have to press it down until it stops...

[Bridge hibs]

Yeah , like that one too though last week a gorgeous girl was at the next petrol pump and I got distracted and went over a fiver more than I normally get ! 😳

Just a fiver ? 😆

[Pretty Boy]

A pint in the pub before midday. Same setting, same pint, same price but it just hits different. Will be enjoying such a pleasure in about 90 minutes time.

Also, and I'm certain I will have said this before, a pint alone. I've often timed my arrival when meeting someone so I am 20-30 minutes early and can get a pint on my own first.

[Bridge hibs]

A pint in the pub before midday. Same setting, same pint, same price but it just hits different. Will be enjoying such a pleasure in about 90 minutes time.

Also, and I'm certain I will have said this before, a pint alone. I've often timed my arrival when meeting someone so I am 20-30 minutes early and can get a pint on my own first.A few years ago I was working at Pollock Halls doing maintenance and it was pretty much 9-430 Monday to Friday with the odd on call if there was an urgent job, there was something very relaxing about finishing work after the week and having your first pint. Difficult to describe but probably a similar feeling to having your first pint in the airport when ready for 10 days of wall to wall sunshine

Pub busy with likeminded folk having a beer, reading a newspaper or a book

[lyonhibs]

A pint in the pub before midday. Same setting, same pint, same price but it just hits different. Will be enjoying such a pleasure in about 90 minutes time.

Also, and I'm certain I will have said this before, a pint alone. I've often timed my arrival when meeting someone so I am 20-30 minutes early and can get a pint on my own first.

Absolutely agreed on the latter point. I'm lucky enough to live about 200m from my local and once the kids are in bed and assuming the wife has her nose in a book or whatever, I'll take the bin out and escape for an evening pint or 2 by myself.

[Hibby Bairn]

Heated car seats on a cold morning.

[Jakhog1]

Heated car seats on a cold morning.


That's a good one, have went twenty years without this luxury and when I upgraded last year it wasn't something I was looking for in a car but will defo get from now on, added bonus was the heated steering wheel too.

[Trinity Hibee]

That's a good one, have went twenty years without this luxury and when I upgraded last year it wasn't something I was looking for in a car but will defo get from now on, added bonus was the heated steering wheel too.

Just got of these for the first time in the Ford puma. The heated steering wheel is exceptional

[Peanut Shaz]

Heated car seats on a cold morning.

My 65 plate Corsa has heated seats, heated steering wheel and self defrosting windscreen. Other halfs 70 plate Corsa has none of these. Wouldn’t swap mine for his.

[Northernhibee]

I have literally no idea what’s happened to me, but I love getting up at half past five and going for a jog with the dog before the majority of the city has awoken. It’s so nice and quiet and by the time we’re home, it’s time for breakfast and all feels good with the world.

I’d like to say “I used to be cool” but that would be a lie.

[Pedantic_Hibee]

I have literally no idea what’s happened to me, but I love getting up at half past five and going for a jog with the dog before the majority of the city has awoken. It’s so nice and quiet and by the time we’re home, it’s time for breakfast and all feels good with the world.

I’d like to say “I used to be cool” but that would be a lie.

I do the same but without the dog and I just walk. There’s something beautiful about it, complete silence as I wander about wearing shorts regardless of the weather (I do have a jacket and beanie hat on as well to balance it out 😂). I then come home, have a coffee, write in my journal and then drive to the gym to do a 5k on the treadmill. Perfect start to my day.

[Trinity Hibee]

I have literally no idea what’s happened to me, but I love getting up at half past five and going for a jog with the dog before the majority of the city has awoken. It’s so nice and quiet and by the time we’re home, it’s time for breakfast and all feels good with the world.

I’d like to say “I used to be cool” but that would be a lie.

Can understand that. Great to get up and out before roads etc get busy

[McD]

I like to have the expected fuel range and the trip meter displayed on my car dash, and take pleasure (because I’m sad 🤣) in beating the fuel range. I keep a mental track of the mileage I’ve done vs what the range drops as I’m out and about.

I know it’s only an estimated range, but it makes me feel like I’m winning a bit hahaha

[Jones28]

Cold showers.

I’ve started a new job and had a busy few weeks getting in to. Tonight I clocked off at 5 with a bit of a headache, the kids were loud and argumentative and all in all it was a stressy environment.

Just spent five minutes in an ice cold shower and feel a million times better. Headache gone, lethargy from the day vanished.

[Pedantic_Hibee]

Cold showers.

I’ve started a new job and had a busy few weeks getting in to. Tonight I clocked off at 5 with a bit of a headache, the kids were loud and argumentative and all in all it was a stressy environment.

Just spent five minutes in an ice cold shower and feel a million times better. Headache gone, lethargy from the day vanished.

I picked up every infection/bug that was going after I did a half marathon in September. Early January I started ending each shower by turning down the dial and standing under it for 60 seconds and focusing on my breathing. It’s no coincidence that I haven’t been ill once and my mind is much clearer. I recommend cold showers to anyone that will listen.

[Pretty Boy]

Going to the gym and actually being methodical about it. I've always been methodical when it comes to running and for a long period kept progressing. However when it came to the gym I would go for a couple of weeks, try loads of stuff, feel like I was getting nowhere and give up then repeat the process a few months later. This time I have a set routine of 4 mornings a week, different target area every day and a core of 5 or 6 exercises per session. For the first couple of weeks you feel like you are going to get bored but then you start to feel the reps getting easier and you can increase the weight, you can feel yourself getting a bit stronger and you can notice little changes to your body shape. Suddenly what threatened to be boring becomes anything but because that consistency is what gets results. It's really motivating.

Also just pottering about prepping food. I can't stand food waste and try to avoid it wherever possible. I can happily spend hours on a Sunday chopping and freezing leftover onions, blanching carrots and celery and freezing them, chopping potatoes into roasties or chips, parboiling them and freezing them and so on. I made a simple pasta sauce the other night and made a soffritto for the base entirely out of frozen stuff that was destined for the bin otherwise, finished it with some basil that I had also torn up and frozen in an ice cube tray with some olive oil. Only additional cost to make it was £1.20 on a tin of peeled tomatoes.

[Bridge hibs]

A nice fresh cup of coffee in the morning, especially at weekends, Wife having a long lie and just me and the dug curled up on the couch in front of the tv

[Jones28]

A nice fresh cup of coffee in the morning, especially at weekends, Wife having a long lie and just me and the dug curled up on the couch in front of the tv

**** yeah, mokka pot at the weekend, filter through the week.

[heretoday]

George Galloway's hat.

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Going to the gym and actually being methodical about it. I've always been methodical when it comes to running and for a long period kept progressing. However when it came to the gym I would go for a couple of weeks, try loads of stuff, feel like I was getting nowhere and give up then repeat the process a few months later. This time I have a set routine of 4 mornings a week, different target area every day and a core of 5 or 6 exercises per session. For the first couple of weeks you feel like you are going to get bored but then you start to feel the reps getting easier and you can increase the weight, you can feel yourself getting a bit stronger and you can notice little changes to your body shape. Suddenly what threatened to be boring becomes anything but because that consistency is what gets results. It's really motivating.

Also just pottering about prepping food. I can't stand food waste and try to avoid it wherever possible. I can happily spend hours on a Sunday chopping and freezing leftover onions, blanching carrots and celery and freezing them, chopping potatoes into roasties or chips, parboiling them and freezing them and so on. I made a simple pasta sauce the other night and made a soffritto for the base entirely out of frozen stuff that was destined for the bin otherwise, finished it with some basil that I had also torn up and frozen in an ice cube tray with some olive oil. Only additional cost to make it was £1.20 on a tin of peeled tomatoes.

I’ve been tempted a few times to start a gym thread on here. Have really got the bug since commiting to it when my first kid was born

[pollution]

Going to the gym and actually being methodical about it. I've always been methodical when it comes to running and for a long period kept progressing. However when it came to the gym I would go for a couple of weeks, try loads of stuff, feel like I was getting nowhere and give up then repeat the process a few months later. This time I have a set routine of 4 mornings a week, different target area every day and a core of 5 or 6 exercises per session. For the first couple of weeks you feel like you are going to get bored but then you start to feel the reps getting easier and you can increase the weight, you can feel yourself getting a bit stronger and you can notice little changes to your body shape. Suddenly what threatened to be boring becomes anything but because that consistency is what gets results. It's really motivating.

Also just pottering about prepping food. I can't stand food waste and try to avoid it wherever possible. I can happily spend hours on a Sunday chopping and freezing leftover onions, blanching carrots and celery and freezing them, chopping potatoes into roasties or chips, parboiling them and freezing them and so on. I made a simple pasta sauce the other night and made a soffritto for the base entirely out of frozen stuff that was destined for the bin otherwise, finished it with some basil that I had also torn up and frozen in an ice cube tray with some olive oil. Only additional cost to make it was £1.20 on a tin of peeled tomatoes.


I hope they were good quality at that price .

Tinned tomatoes are double the price they were two years ago.

[Pretty Boy]

I hope they were good quality at that price .

Tinned tomatoes are double the price they were two years ago.

I'm always happy to pay a wee bit extra for decent tinned tomatoes. I always find the cheaper ones a bit watery and too sharp. Mutti is my current go to for brands available in the supermarket. Rega if I remember to order online or I'm somehwere I can get them. I don't mind the Tarantella ones either which are only about 90p.

[Fuzzywuzzy]

I'm always happy to pay a wee bit extra for decent tinned tomatoes. I always find the cheaper ones a bit watery and too sharp. Mutti is my current go to for brands available in the supermarket. Rega if I remember to order online or I'm somehwere I can get them. I don't mind the Tarantella ones either which are only about 90p.

Mutti are excellent. Get them on Amazon for just over £5 for six

Been using the tins for growing herbs as like the look of them

[AltheHibby]

Winding up the car crash scammers. The phone number is usually Edinburgh and the accent always foreign. They lie to me, so I lie to them.

Working for a s*x shop and describing what was damaged gets a quick hang-up in the other end. As does "I died in the crash".
The best one, and here I challenge you, was telling one that my wife died in the crash yesterday. She cried down the phone. And, no, I'm not sorry.

[Northernhibee]

Winding up the car crash scammers. The phone number is usually Edinburgh and the accent always foreign. They lie to me, so I lie to them.

Working for a s*x shop and describing what was damaged gets a quick hang-up in the other end. As does "I died in the crash".
The best one, and here I challenge you, was telling one that my wife died in the crash yesterday. She cried down the phone. And, no, I'm not sorry.

For some reason I started singing medleys of popular musicians down the phone to see how far I’d get. Someone sat through an entire Abba medley and just very awkwardly laughed at the end and hung up.

[AltheHibby]

For some reason I started singing medleys of popular musicians down the phone to see how far I’d get. Someone sat through an entire Abba medley and just very awkwardly laughed at the end and hung up.

Brilliant 👏

[Fuzzywuzzy]

When you realise that you had beetroot the night before and it's not a medical emergency

[Jay]

When you realise that you had beetroot the night before and it's not a medical emergency

:tee hee: a couple of years ago I had a stoma bag and the morning after beetroot always had a scary few moments for sure

[danhibees1875]

My 65 plate Corsa has heated seats, heated steering wheel and self defrosting windscreen. Other halfs 70 plate Corsa has none of these. Wouldn’t swap mine for his.

I had a 13 plate corsa with the first 2 of those - my 68 plate Hyundai doesn't have them!

Admittedly, I don't miss them much. I never used the wheel one as it would only heat the portions of the wheel you're meant to hold and I'm more of a 12 o'clock and gearstick driver than a 10 and 2 position driver. :greengrin

I do miss the corsa though! Was a great wee car!

[Bridge hibs]

My 1 year old Grand Daughter doing sign language, unbelievable to see her sign for “more” “thank you” “all done” her brain is an absolute sponge, I see her developing those skills at the same time I forget what I done yesterday 🤣

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

The BBC 4 shipping forecast when I’m struggling to sleep. Soothing.


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[Trinity Hibee]

Going to sleep in fresh bed sheets

[Northernhibee]

Fish finger sandwich with tartare sauce.

[Pretty Boy]

World book day.

I know it gets a bit of a slagging because 'kids all just go dressed up as film characters' but I loved seeing all the bairns in their outfits.

More than that it's important. My daughter has loads of books and came home from school delighted to have 2 more. But 1 in 5 children won't own a book so to get tokens to pick up a couple at school or in a bookshop is great.

In a time when you can access almost any story you want online there is something good about kids getting excited about books.

[Pretty Boy]

People replying to the Kensington Palace X account re the Photoshop thing as if Kate herself is actually sitting at a desktop waiting on notifications.

Honestly it's both deranged and hilarious.

[lyonhibs]

Going for a proper ***** after a dose of the trots. Blissful relief

[grunt]

For those of us of a certain age, I hope this item up for auction brings some small pleasure. I'm really happy that the owner of the house had the foresight to keep these items for later sale. Good luck to them.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GPalDosW8AAzz4X?format=jpg&name=large

[Keith_M]

Was shown this at work today and couldn't stop laughing



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jal0q1E9HG0

Babbling Baby with Scouse Accent (https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=baby+with+scouse+accent+youtube&sca_esv=c1df660eec58a1d6&sxsrf=ADLYWIK5Jnu2UERJI71w2uDij6UEiiwR3w%3A1719422 224369&ei=EE18Zp-VFrqehbIPl5KkqA4&ved=0ahUKEwif3Zv34vmGAxU6T0EAHRcJCeUQ4dUDCA8&uact=5&oq=baby+with+scouse+accent+youtube&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiH2JhYnkgd2l0aCBzY291c2Ug YWNjZW50IHlvdXR1YmUyBRAhGKABMgUQIRigATIFECEYnwUyBR AhGJ8FSOkaUOQDWK4UcAF4AJABAJgBhwGgAcQHqgEDMi43uAED yAEA-AEBmAIJoAKfB8ICChAAGLADGNYEGEfCAgQQABgDwgILEAAYgAQ YhgMYigXCAggQABiABBiiBMICBxAhGKABGAqYAwCIBgGQBgSSB wMxLjigB7Ek&sclient=gws-wiz-serp#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:ac0e038b,vid:Jal0q1E9HG0,st:0)

[Andy Bee]

Parrots are absolutely amazing :greengrin


https://x.com/i/status/1804969530373931047

[Jones28]

Anyone else ever get early onset Friday buzz?

My Mrs pointed out to me that I was gibbering total **** earlier and I realised it’s just Friday buzz coming a day early.

Makes the Friday go quite slowly but it’s a nice wee surprise for a Thursday.

[Northernhibee]

A hot Greggs sausage roll - ideally having had ten to fifteen minutes out of the oven so it’s not mouth burning - after a run.

[HibbyAndy]

Walking to work every morning and seeing the stunning views of the pentland hills as the sun is just rising absolutely jawdropping on a sunny day

[ErinGoBraghHFC]

Days like today. Weathers been not bad, home from work in time to see the Hibs game, pizza ordered, MLB All-Star game tonight. Perfection.


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[weecounty hibby]

6am. Sun's out, walking the dogs, birds singing, stunning view along the carse from Kennet to Stirling Castle and Wallace monument. So peaceful. Oh, and Hibs won always helps

[Bridge hibs]

Scratching that itch, how great is it when you have that wee annoying itch and you can give it a good scratch

[c31]

Getting the whole row to yourself on a flight...What a difference it makes on a 4 1/2 hour trip..

[MagicSwirlingShip]

Rediscovering an old album that you had long forgotten about. The memories that coincide with the songs. Glorious

[Pretty Boy]

Properly polishing a pair of shoes.

I know we are living through a period in time that sees wearing a tracksuit to work, shorts and flip flops to a funeral and grey joggers to a wedding as acceptable but I still like the chance to dress up once in a while.

I'm at a wedding next weekend and was pulling stuff together for it. My black dress shoes are rarely worn these days because of the above so needed a bit attention. There is just something about that time and attention it takes to properly build up layers then bull and spit shine them at the end. The methodical, rhythmic nature of it then the satisfaction when the mirror finish starts to appear.

[Northernhibee]

There’s a farm shop near me that does jars of bread and butter pickles - onion, gherkin, and jalapeño slices - and I could eat quite a spectacular amount of them. Crispy, sour, sweet, hot - so satisfying.

[c31]

M&S oranges, they taste great..

[The Modfather]

Watching my daughter make great progress. She began swimming without any aides a couple of months ago and is now able to swim the length of a 20m pool herself.

At the weekend learning to ride her bike suddenly clicked and she’s doing that herself as well. She skipped the balance bike stage as wasn’t interested. So not an orthodox route to learning to cycle. Looking forward to getting out and cycling with her in the near future!

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

There’s a farm shop near me that does jars of bread and butter pickles - onion, gherkin, and jalapeño slices - and I could eat quite a spectacular amount of them. Crispy, sour, sweet, hot - so satisfying.

I could become a veggie for that as long as they have a good kick to them.

[Pretty Boy]

Watching my daughter make great progress. She began swimming without any aides a couple of months ago and is now able to swim the length of a 20m pool herself.

At the weekend learning to ride her bike suddenly clicked and she’s doing that herself as well. She skipped the balance bike stage as wasn’t interested. So not an orthodox route to learning to cycle. Looking forward to getting out and cycling with her in the near future!

I love all the wee milestones.

My daughter was always a good swimmer but was terrified to jump in. On holiday last summer every day she would get a bit braver and after about the 4th day she agreed to jump into my arms; managed that a couple of times then the 3rd time she said she was going to try without help. It was more of a step in but she was so happy and has never looked back.

My son is nearly 3 and a bit behind with his talking. The 'lower end of normal' as the health visitor put it. The other day he just randomly said his own name after showing no interest or ability to do so before, and I daresay Ruairidh isn't the easiest name for a toddler to say, and has never stopped since. I was beaming from ear to ear all day as it's just another tick in the 'nothing to worry about' column.

My daughter also referred to a girl at her school as 'crazy X' just before the summer. When I challenged her she said 'everyone else does it'. The girl is autistic and struggles a wee bit socially and spends a lot of time out the class. I tried to explain to her on a level she would get that some people just think a bit differently and see the world in a way we don't but it doesn't mean they are crazy. I wasn't sure she got it but the other week we were out and saw this girl with a birthday badge on and my bairn went straight over and said happy birthday and gave her a hug. Last week at school my wife got a 'can I have a word' from the teacher which is never usually good but he said he had noticed my daughter standing up for this girl when someone else made fun of her and saying we shouldn't pick on people because everyone is different and that's fine. I was more than a little proud of her. She can be a total wee madam when the mood takes her but she's got a good heart really.

[Jay]

M&S oranges, they taste great..

I came home after a nightshift the other morning raving about the M&S banana I'd had. I'm sure my son thought it was nightshift brain fog by the look he gave me but it was a seriously good banana :greengrin

[Bridge hibs]

Opening the cupboard to find a box of unopened Jaffa cakes, gone in 30 seconds 😬

[Alfiembra]

I love all the wee milestones.

My daughter was always a good swimmer but was terrified to jump in. On holiday last summer every day she would get a bit braver and after about the 4th day she agreed to jump into my arms; managed that a couple of times then the 3rd time she said she was going to try without help. It was more of a step in but she was so happy and has never looked back.

My son is nearly 3 and a bit behind with his talking. The 'lower end of normal' as the health visitor put it. The other day he just randomly said his own name after showing no interest or ability to do so before, and I daresay Ruairidh isn't the easiest name for a toddler to say, and has never stopped since. I was beaming from ear to ear all day as it's just another tick in the 'nothing to worry about' column.

My daughter also referred to a girl at her school as 'crazy X' just before the summer. When I challenged her she said 'everyone else does it'. The girl is autistic and struggles a wee bit socially and spends a lot of time out the class. I tried to explain to her on a level she would get that some people just think a bit differently and see the world in a way we don't but it doesn't mean they are crazy. I wasn't sure she got it but the other week we were out and saw this girl with a birthday badge on and my bairn went straight over and said happy birthday and gave her a hug. Last week at school my wife got a 'can I have a word' from the teacher which is never usually good but he said he had noticed my daughter standing up for this girl when someone else made fun of her and saying we shouldn't pick on people because everyone is different and that's fine. I was more than a little proud of her. She can be a total wee madam when the mood takes her but she's got a good heart really.

This post is why there should be a like button. Well done to your wee girl :thumbsup:

[McD]

I love all the wee milestones.

My daughter was always a good swimmer but was terrified to jump in. On holiday last summer every day she would get a bit braver and after about the 4th day she agreed to jump into my arms; managed that a couple of times then the 3rd time she said she was going to try without help. It was more of a step in but she was so happy and has never looked back.

My son is nearly 3 and a bit behind with his talking. The 'lower end of normal' as the health visitor put it. The other day he just randomly said his own name after showing no interest or ability to do so before, and I daresay Ruairidh isn't the easiest name for a toddler to say, and has never stopped since. I was beaming from ear to ear all day as it's just another tick in the 'nothing to worry about' column.

My daughter also referred to a girl at her school as 'crazy X' just before the summer. When I challenged her she said 'everyone else does it'. The girl is autistic and struggles a wee bit socially and spends a lot of time out the class. I tried to explain to her on a level she would get that some people just think a bit differently and see the world in a way we don't but it doesn't mean they are crazy. I wasn't sure she got it but the other week we were out and saw this girl with a birthday badge on and my bairn went straight over and said happy birthday and gave her a hug. Last week at school my wife got a 'can I have a word' from the teacher which is never usually good but he said he had noticed my daughter standing up for this girl when someone else made fun of her and saying we shouldn't pick on people because everyone is different and that's fine. I was more than a little proud of her. She can be a total wee madam when the mood takes her but she's got a good heart really.


All of these are brilliant, but love the last part mate, well done to you and her

[silverhibee]

Properly polishing a pair of shoes.

I know we are living through a period in time that sees wearing a tracksuit to work, shorts and flip flops to a funeral and grey joggers to a wedding as acceptable but I still like the chance to dress up once in a while.

I'm at a wedding next weekend and was pulling stuff together for it. My black dress shoes are rarely worn these days because of the above so needed a bit attention. There is just something about that time and attention it takes to properly build up layers then bull and spit shine them at the end. The methodical, rhythmic nature of it then the satisfaction when the mirror finish starts to appear.

You never see anyone with a shoe box in there house anymore, my dad would do his shoes every week, I was to learn to do it later on in life. :greengrin

[silverhibee]

Opening the cupboard to find a box of unopened Jaffa cakes, gone in 30 seconds 😬

I had to stop buying Jaffa cakes, could do a packet a night.

[The Modfather]

Watching my daughter make great progress. She began swimming without any aides a couple of months ago and is now able to swim the length of a 20m pool herself.

At the weekend learning to ride her bike suddenly clicked and she’s doing that herself as well. She skipped the balance bike stage as wasn’t interested. So not an orthodox route to learning to cycle. Looking forward to getting out and cycling with her in the near future!

Anyone been to the cycle track at Linlithgow? Went with my daughter this morning and she loved it, as did I. Will certainly be a core memory for me as been looking forward to cycling with her since she was born.

Would highly recommend for anyone with kids.

https://westlothiancyclecircuit.org/

[Keith_M]

When kids get to an age where they develop a sense of humour, even if it's a 'wicked sense of humour'.


Like when my two were still quite young and would ask about my experiences at school, always starting their questions with 'see in the olden days, Dad...'


Cheeky wee b*gg*rs :greengrin

[Mon Dieu4]

Dropping something or it falling and your reactions kick in and you catch it before it hits the ground

[Northernhibee]

Beans on toast, but pimped up beans. Done on the hob, knob of butter, bit of cajun spice in it, little bit of vinegar to take away from the sweetness, a splash of lea and perrins, and a nice grating of cheddar on the top.

[weecounty hibby]

Beans on toast, but pimped up beans. Done on the hob, knob of butter, bit of cajun spice in it, little bit of vinegar to take away from the sweetness, a splash of lea and perrins, and a nice grating of cheddar on the top.

I'm going to add, two slices of toast, beans on top and then two soft fried eggs in top of that. Food of the Gods!!

[Bridge hibs]

Spending precious time with my Grand Daughter. My early life when my Daughters were younger they suffered because I was a selfish ******* and often being filled with beer.

I done a lot with them and we had great times but it should have been more, much more. I sorted myself and brought them up to be brilliant hard working Women and I am so proud of what they have become.

I love the bones off the wee one and I sacrificed my hibs season ticket to spend precious Saturdays with her 💚

[Jones28]

Beans on toast, but pimped up beans. Done on the hob, knob of butter, bit of cajun spice in it, little bit of vinegar to take away from the sweetness, a splash of lea and perrins, and a nice grating of cheddar on the top.

Ooh **** aye.

How much do you reduce the sauce down? I take a lot of liquid out of mine.

[Northernhibee]

Ooh **** aye.

How much do you reduce the sauce down? I take a lot of liquid out of mine.

A fair bit. It needs to be thick.

[Scouse Hibee]

Dried fried onions added to any “wet” sandwich/roll. Egg Mayo/Tuna Mayo/Coronation chicken etc, etc

[Northernhibee]

Dried fried onions added to any “wet” sandwich/roll. Egg Mayo/Tuna Mayo/Coronation chicken etc, etc

I’ve got a bottle of hot kombucha mustard that makes any dry sandwich phenomenal. It’s potent stuff, but made a toasted bagel with lettuce, tomato, ham, chicken, a little cheddar, a little light mayo and a drizzle of the mustard just before kick off.

[Hibrandenburg]

Having a job that gives me both UK and German Bank Holidays. Closing my laptop now and going for a start of the weekend sesh.

[Scouse Hibee]

Sorting out my massive hand tool collection and remembering the ones I bought as a 16 year old apprentice over 40 years ago. I always bought the very best tools available and they are all still in excellent working condition.

[Hibbyradge]

Standing up, eating prunes from the tin, and dropping the stones from my mouth into the under-sink bin.

2 pleasures for the price of one.

[greenlex]

Standing up, eating prunes from the tin, and dropping the stones from my mouth into the under-sink bin.

2 pleasures for the price of one.
My stones dropped a while back.

[Northernhibee]

A really good hot dog. Nice soft bun, good quality smoked Frank, sauerkraut, hot mustard, bit of ketchup.

Really good.

[blackpoolhibs]

https://x.com/i/status/1850905573921042921


This. :faf::faf::faf:

[Jones28]

https://x.com/i/status/1850905573921042921


This. :faf::faf::faf:

:faf: tremendous

[Jones28]

Anyone else get a bit excited at a Hollywood handshake on bake off?

[Keith_M]

https://x.com/i/status/1850905573921042921


This. :faf::faf::faf:



:faf:

[heretoday]

https://x.com/i/status/1850905573921042921


This. :faf::faf::faf:

It's not a good look really.

Self-righteous jerks.

[J-C]

Anyone else get a bit excited at a Hollywood handshake on bake off?

Guilty

[Jones28]

Clean cars. Especially where I am with the roads being bogging this time of year.

[Northernhibee]

Going to a new city and deliberately getting lost. Went for a weekend in Paris and after visiting some outstanding museums and art galleries just wandered and enjoyed the atmosphere of somewhere new. Had some great pastries on the way too.

My feet are now in agony (my watch says eighteen miles today with two to walk back to my accommodation after a meal) but very much worth it.

[DaveF]

https://x.com/i/status/1850905573921042921


This. :faf::faf::faf:

Outstanding 😂

[Itsnoteasy]

Outstanding 😂

Thought it was Larry The Lamb. But to many bah bah bahs for that

[hibbydog]

Enjoying a nice poo

[Northernhibee]

A Premier Inn or Travelodge room to yourself.

Away to a gig in Glasgow tonight and don’t know anyone who likes who I’m seeing. Asked my partner and she ****ing hates them. Actually found a cheap sale rate room with Premier Inn for tonight.

Always feel like a small B&B is better for couples trips but there’s something comforting and familiar with the bland, identikit room you get.

[matty_f]

When you're actually knackered and you get the chance of a wee nap. Tremendous stuff.

[hibsbollah]

When you're actually knackered and you get the chance of a wee nap. Tremendous stuff.

:agree: that feeling when you feel sleep about to wash over you. Mmm. Day sleep is far superior to night sleep.

[Pretty Boy]

I was to the racing at Musselburgh yesterday. Had a bet of £25 e/w in one race. Horse came a distant 3rd but at odds of 22/1 it was still a nice return.

Bookie counted out my winnings, I wasn't really paying attention so I stuck them in a pocket (I always keep my winnings separate to avoid temptation of going over budget). Got home that night and the winnings pocket didn't tally, it was way up. A wee bit calculating and it turns out he has paid me out for £50 e/w rather than £25.

Had I noticed at the time I would have corrected him as my conscience would have bothered me. But I'm saying it was an error on his part, I didn't notice at the time and if I'd made an error somewhere down the line the bookies would be quick enough not to pay me out so I'll take the win and enjoy it.

They'll get it all back with interest on New Years Day anyway😅😅

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

I was to the racing at Musselburgh yesterday. Had a bet of £25 e/w in one race. Horse came a distant 3rd but at odds of 22/1 it was still a nice return.

Bookie counted out my winnings, I wasn't really paying attention so I stuck them in a pocket (I always keep my winnings separate to avoid temptation of going over budget). Got home that night and the winnings pocket didn't tally, it was way up. A wee bit calculating and it turns out he has paid me out for £50 e/w rather than £25.

Had I noticed at the time I would have corrected him as my conscience would have bothered me. But I'm saying it was an error on his part, I didn't notice at the time and if I'd made an error somewhere down the line the bookies would be quick enough not to pay me out so I'll take the win and enjoy it.

They'll get it all back with interest on New Years Day anyway😅😅

Nice one 👍

I met my mate in Sportsman's after the racing on Thursday, the place was bouncing, a really good afternoon/night. 🍺🍺🍺

[Pretty Boy]

Nice one 👍

I met my mate in Sportsman's after the racing on Thursday, the place was bouncing, a really good afternoon/night. 🍺🍺🍺

We ended up in Staggs briefly last night. It was pretty quiet but was picking up just as we left.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

We ended up in Staggs briefly last night. It was pretty quiet but was picking up just as we left.

Enjoyed the Hearts game more than the Rangers game. ☺️

[Scouse Hibee]

Employing people who perhaps haven’t had the best start in life and don’t shine above other candidates at the interview stage. Yet you see something that you think you can work with and develop so you give them a chance. They turn out to be absolute stars and up being one of the best you’ve ever employed.

[Northernhibee]

Employing people who perhaps haven’t had the best start in life and don’t shine above other candidates at the interview stage. Yet you see something that you think you can work with and develop so you give them a chance. They turn out to be absolute stars and up being one of the best you’ve ever employed.

I've recruited people at a couple of workplaces now, and completely agree with this. It can sometimes mean a bit more work at the start, but there are a lot of employers not willing to put that in, and also a lot of people desperate for an opportunity.

[hibee_girl]

We’ve started taking the kids from work (mainly 0-3 year olds) to a care home for visits, singing with the residents etc. it’s honestly one of the best things we’ve ever done 🫶🏻

[speedy_gonzales]

We’ve started taking the kids from work (mainly 0-3 year olds) to a care home for visits, singing with the residents etc. it’s honestly one of the best things we’ve ever done 🫶🏻

Speaking as someone whose dad was in a care home until very recently, you've no idea how much joy these visits bring to the residents. The kids love to do their wee performance and auld yins revel in the infectious enthusiasm of youth.

[matty_f]

This is a fairly obvious one, but giving someone genuine feedback for something good they’ve done is a brilliant feeling - a very rewarding experience.

[hibee_girl]

Speaking as someone whose dad was in a care home until very recently, you've no idea how much joy these visits bring to the residents. The kids love to do their wee performance and auld yins revel in the infectious enthusiasm of youth.

The kids get just as much out of it, it’s their favourite place to go now. They’ve made some really lovely connections with the residents, one of mine sat for ages with one giving them hugs yesterday, they would never do that anywhere else :greengrin

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

The kids get just as much out of it, it’s their favourite place to go now. They’ve made some really lovely connections with the residents, one of mine sat for ages with one giving them hugs yesterday, they would never do that anywhere else :greengrin

I remember watching Old People's home for 4 year olds on Channel 4 when they took the kids to a sheltered housing complex, it was a very uplifting watch.

[JimBHibees]

We’ve started taking the kids from work (mainly 0-3 year olds) to a care home for visits, singing with the residents etc. it’s honestly one of the best things we’ve ever done 🫶🏻

That is a brilliant thing to do :thumbsup:

[Jay]

I remember watching Old People's home for 4 year olds on Channel 4 when they took the kids to a sheltered housing complex, it was a very uplifting watch.

My grandson visited the sheltered housing place here with the nursery last Christmas and it made their day. I used to take my mum to the church hub for lunch and many of the residents popped in too. To hear their delight and stories of the kids visiting was just a joy. One of them (named the lady with the purple coat) still talks to my grandson when we bump into her.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

My grandson visited the sheltered housing place here with the nursery last Christmas and it made their day. I used to take my mum to the church hub for lunch and many of the residents popped in too. To hear their delight and stories of the kids visiting was just a joy. One of them (named the lady with the purple coat) still talks to my grandson when we bump into her.

Nice one 👍

[The Modfather]

My wife and daughter were down south this weekend visiting my wife’s family. When they came home tonight my daughter burst through the door looking for me and gave me a running hug. There’s no better pick me ups than those little moments.

[Just_Jimmy]

My wife and daughter were down south this weekend visiting my wife’s family. When they came home tonight my daughter burst through the door looking for me and gave me a running hug. There’s no better pick me ups than those little moments.Mine is 3 months this week. When I come in from work/anywhere and she realises it's me and her face lights up, it just absolutely melts me everytime.



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[sleeping giant]

My wife and daughter were down south this weekend visiting my wife’s family. When they came home tonight my daughter burst through the door looking for me and gave me a running hug. There’s no better pick me ups than those little moments.

Best feeling in the world.

[Jones28]

My wife and daughter were down south this weekend visiting my wife’s family. When they came home tonight my daughter burst through the door looking for me and gave me a running hug. There’s no better pick me ups than those little moments.

It's the best.

[Jones28]

That last day of work before a holiday feeling - half tempted to crack a beer open. Off until the 6th :thumbsup:

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

That last day of work before a holiday feeling - half tempted to crack a beer open. Off until the 6th :thumbsup:

Half tempted, get the thing open man. 🤭

[Pretty Boy]

Finding there is still a decent amount of the Christmas cheese board left and tucking into it when everyone else in the house is out/in bed.

[Jones28]

It’s not a little thing, but the warm glow of a derby victory stays with me for days.

[GreenNWhiteArmy]

Boxing day/Dec 27th. Generally the week leading up to, then Christmas day itself is mental and every year we say "let's slow down a bit next year" but we never do. We hosted the family (9) this year too and with 3 young kids ourselves it made it a difficult day with limited time to embrace the day with the girls

Yesterday and today have been bliss. Watching them playing with their new toys, us pumping the hertz and generally just going at a slower pace has just been so lovely

The little things are the big things really

[Bridge hibs]

I dislike my neighbours and it was a joy to watch them struggle to put 2 glass shower screens into their mini car, I mean they can barely fit into the car let alone glass shower screens 🤣

I watched them huff and puff for around 15 mins before realising they would not fit with the chubby soor faced neighbour breaking into a hissy fit as I sat in my chair with a coffee giggling my tits off 🤣

[HibbyAndy]

I dislike my neighbours and it was a joy to watch them struggle to put 2 glass shower screens into their mini car, I mean they can barely fit into the car let alone glass shower screens 🤣

I watched them huff and puff for around 15 mins before realising they would not fit with the chubby soor faced neighbour breaking into a hissy fit as I sat in my chair with a coffee giggling my tits off 🤣

That is sooooo me :thumbsup:


I'm childish like that too ! I'd be pissin masel watching oot the windae hiding behind the curtains haha !

[Bridge hibs]

That is sooooo me :thumbsup:


I'm childish like that too ! I'd be pissin masel watching oot the windae hiding behind the curtains haha !I adjusted the blinds for optimal viewing 🤣 Honestly mate he is an absolute ignorant dickhead, he is in his 60s and met my neighbour who is lovely actually on some dating site like Stinkyfish or something and from day dot he has never let onto me despite me saying the usual good morning etc, just total prick, my Wife is heading out later and Im going to crank up my guitar amp 🤣

[Hibrandenburg]

I adjusted the blinds for optimal viewing 🤣 Honestly mate he is an absolute ignorant dickhead, he is in his 60s and met my neighbour who is lovely actually on some dating site like Stinkyfish or something and from day dot he has never let onto me despite me saying the usual good morning etc, just total prick, my Wife is heading out later and Im going to crank up my guitar amp 🤣

Got one of them in my village. I always say hello to strangers but after he completely blanked me twice I just ignore him now. He recently fell from his roof and broke his hip, needless to say I didn't send flowers.

[Bridge hibs]

Got one of them in my village. I always say hello to strangers but after he completely blanked me twice I just ignore him now. He recently fell from his roof and broke his hip, needless to say I didn't send flowers.Yeah he is a strange one, he lets onto my Wife but just blanks me, I must have upset him in a previous life 🫢

[Pretty Boy]

Got one of them in my village. I always say hello to strangers but after he completely blanked me twice I just ignore him now. He recently fell from his roof and broke his hip, needless to say I didn't send flowers.

I think every street/estate/village has one of those types. We have one in our street, a Hearts fans obviously. In everyone's business, a bit of a sweetie wife but will then blank you a day later if it doesn't suit him.

[overdrive]

Tom Bradby on the ITV News. Doesn’t act like a news anchor. Can’t help but chuckle when he appears on the telly

[Scouse Hibee]

Filling my car with petrol to the very brim, I never stop until there is no room for another drop.

[Pretty Boy]

Seeing a new post on this thread.

Some are really wholesome, some really simple and some wonderfully full of spite and I enjoy them all.