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What Got a Smile out of You, Today???
Nov 20^th, 2013 at 7:05pm

Most forums have a 'What made you smile today' thread, somewhere.

OzPol appears not to.

Well, trendsetters, it has now...

Seen a cyclist get run over by a semi? A dog bitten by a human?

A jockey ride an honest race (TM)? Did you win $25000 on a 'scratchie'?

Then lose it all on the ponies? Bought a new car/motorcycle? Scored a new
girlfriend/boyfriend and or gotten rid of one?

Whatever... post it up!

There are only TWO THREE rules...

1/ NO political stuff (well, this IS the 'off-topic' board, save that for Pols Suck or General).

2/ No second-hand or anecdotal stories, it MUST have happened to YOU.

and...

3/ PLEASE don't troll...

Ok...

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Re: What Got a Smile out of You, Today???
Reply #1 - Nov 20^th, 2013 at 7:10pm

To kick off, I sold two bicycles today, without even leaving the room.

One is part-owned by myself and the Men's Shed, and went for $45.00 (a third theirs, two thirds mine).

It is completely refurbed and ready to ride away when the buyer picks it up on Friday.

The other belongs to me, and went for $55.00.

It's good, but needs a full overhaul, a few hours work at least.

He's picking it up on Sunday afternoon.

I'm smiling, for sure!

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John Smith Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 72257 Gender:	Re: What Got a Smile out of You, Today??? Reply #2 - Nov 20^th, 2013 at 7:21pm What Got a Smile out of You, Today??? I smiled when I finally finished trimming hedges after 3 hrs ..... for the full 3 hours up that point I was swearing.
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Andrei.Hicks Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 23818 Carlsbad, CA Gender:	Re: What Got a Smile out of You, Today??? Reply #3 - Nov 20^th, 2013 at 8:15pm Smile? Finally getting off the M25, that made me smile! 35 min journey is currently 2h 14m ...
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Re: What Got a Smile out of You, Today???
Reply #4 - Nov 20^th, 2013 at 10:48pm

John Smith wrote on Nov 20^th, 2013 at 7:21pm:

What Got a Smile out of You, Today???

I smiled when I finally finished trimming hedges after 3 hrs ..... for the full 3 hours up that point I was swearing. Grin

I can relate to that, John.

Best part is when you have finished, and are sitting with a cold beer admiring your work...

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Reply #5 - Nov 20^th, 2013 at 10:51pm

Andrei.Hicks wrote on Nov 20^th, 2013 at 8:15pm:

Smile?

Finally getting off the M25, that made me smile!

35 min journey is currently 2h 14m ...

Angry

Motorways/freeways - YUK!

I used to live in Sydney, so know my way around it pretty well.

I NEVER use tollways/motorways.

I'm a 'rat-runner', I suppose, but in my defense many motorways/tollways
weren't even there then, so easy to avoid if you are in the know.

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Re: What Got a Smile out of You, Today???
Reply #6 - Nov 20^th, 2013 at 11:20pm

Kat wrote on Nov 20^th, 2013 at 10:51pm:

Motorways/freeways - YUK!

I used to live in Sydney, so know my way around it pretty well.

I NEVER use tollways/motorways.

I'm a 'rat-runner', I suppose, but in my defense many motorways/tollways
weren't even there then, so easy to avoid if you are in the know.

Me too - I don't even have one of those toll thingies that you put on the windscreen....

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Reply #7 - Nov 20^th, 2013 at 11:59pm

me either.. not if I can help it..

What made ME smile today..?
Lots of things..
but something unique..??

for the first time I have a horse on my land..
doesn't belong to me.. she is considered intractable.. a massive interest as a two yr old..speed..bloodlines... BUT something ? happened to her.. and going from being a filly everyone wanted to get on,, she became the filly no-one would go near.

She's been out in the paddock for 4 yrs.. till my friend got offered her as a ride, while his own mare recovered from an injury.. he has a penchant for 'crazy horses' ...he hasn't got on her back yet..

so yep .. I offered a place for her, and went along to collect her.
She has been here for a couple of weeks.. and .. she loves me.. a little..

BIG SMILES

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FriYAY Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 7395	Re: What Got a Smile out of You, Today??? Reply #9 - Nov 21^st, 2013 at 9:25am Last night me and Miss 6 delivering the birthday bone (a shank!!!) to the dog (12 yo). Never thought I’d see the day I’d do that!!
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Re: What Got a Smile out of You, Today???
Reply #10 - Nov 21^st, 2013 at 9:29am

Frances wrote on Nov 20^th, 2013 at 11:20pm:

Kat wrote on Nov 20^th, 2013 at 10:51pm:

Motorways/freeways - YUK!

I used to live in Sydney, so know my way around it pretty well.

I NEVER use tollways/motorways.

I'm a 'rat-runner', I suppose, but in my defense many motorways/tollways
weren't even there then, so easy to avoid if you are in the know.

Me too - I don't even have one of those toll thingies that you put on the windscreen....

those toll thingies in Sydney are a scam ... I never could understand why it needed to have a minimum balance of $80. There was no way I would think of getting one. I would have been lucky to use it twice a year maybe $6 each time. I much prefer the Brisbane system ... my minimum balance is $10, and I can even use it if I drive to Sydney.

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I hope that bitch who was running their brothels for them gets raped with a cactus.

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Jaqs Senior Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 337 Gender:	Re: What Got a Smile out of You, Today??? Reply #12 - Nov 22^nd, 2013 at 5:20pm My hair cut and colour. That was fun. Packing for Auckland. And an unexpected email from an old mate... All gave me smiles.
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Re: What Got a Smile out of You, Today???
Reply #13 - Nov 23^rd, 2013 at 6:25am

Didn't happen this morning, but recently, and I am still smiling with relief.
The bridesmaids' dresses came in.

My daughter is getting married and we ordered the dresses in March. Yes, that's right-8 months ago. They were fully paid off months ago.
We've got the wedding in less than a month and I have been ringing every few weeks since August to try to get some action but the owner didn't seem to see the problem and said this is normal. It's not. I am by way of a wedding expert, this is my second wedding for a daughter this year.

Well, at least now they are in. Whether we have time for alterations for one of the girls I am not sure, it will be down to the wire.
But they are in. Smiling with relief.

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True Blue... Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 3748 Gender:	Re: What Got a Smile out of You, Today??? Reply #14 - Nov 23^rd, 2013 at 7:16am Cofgod wrote on Nov 21^st, 2013 at 10:29pm: Stuart Broad's 5-65. English Cricket Team all OUT for 136...
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