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The news is all doom filled, so what's something that's made you happy recently?

Mine is finding Lemmy and all you lovely people (obviously). Also I had a workman round and he was a bloody lovely man.

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[–] Emperor@feddit.uk 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

It was my birthday a week ago and I got a dozen friends out for a meal, which is nice as we don't see enough of a couple of them and I'd saved the fact that a friend from London would be there, which was a nice surprise for everyone. Which would be enough to count as something that made me happy.

Then on the Sunday I went to my brother's for tea and mentioned this as we were eating. When my niece heard that there were two women there (which I felt was a disappointingly low number) she declared that I was "ris". As an old geezer, I couldn't possibly use "ris" outside of quotes but this has given me the opportunity to bring it up a few times and it still amuses me.

So two things that made me happy.

Oh, then my birthday gift to myself was a Boba Fett helmet and blaster - it is going to take a long time for that novelty to wear off.

So yeah, good week. Pity I have had the lurgy over the weekend but being "ris" has carried me through.

[–] CheeseToastie@lazysoci.al 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Haha I had to Google ris, congratulations on being it

[–] Emperor@feddit.uk 2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (1 children)

Thank you.

I was aware of from articles about words the young folk use that old duffers (past 25) can't possibly throw into conversation without some serious context. Now I have the context. I will use this power wisely. And to baffle old folks with it.

[–] CheeseToastie@lazysoci.al 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Absolutely! With great power comes great responsibility

[–] Emperor@feddit.uk 2 points 4 days ago

Oo 'eck, not sure I'm ready for that.

[–] Mex@feddit.uk 2 points 4 days ago

Got some tidying in the garden done.

[–] smeg@feddit.uk 9 points 6 days ago

It was actually sunny over the weekend! I know it's peak British cliché to talk about the weather, but going outside when it's not cold and miserable definitely makes you feel good.

[–] YungOnions@lemmy.world 11 points 6 days ago
[–] Berttheduck@lemmy.ml 7 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I've been doing HEMA and learning to fight with a sword and shield is really cool and good exercise. It's nice to be moving more and doing something nerdy whilst meeting new people. Recently I brought most of my safety kit and I'm hoping to get a sword soon too.

[–] normanwall@lemmy.world 4 points 6 days ago (1 children)

learning to fight with a sword and shield

Sick.

I always wanted to get a Guts sized sword from Berserk and train with it until I was strong.

[–] Berttheduck@lemmy.ml 4 points 6 days ago (1 children)

There are a couple of people with huge two handed swords at the club, those look like a lot of fun. I don't think a Guts sword would do you any good without the super strength to go with it.

[–] normanwall@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I don't think a Guts sword would do you any good without the super strength to go with it.

You are right. But I am stubborn enough that if if get the proper opportunity for it I will struggle towards that goal

[–] Berttheduck@lemmy.ml 2 points 5 days ago

I hope to see internet videos of you swinging a tree around someday ☺️.

[–] wingsfortheirsmiles@feddit.uk 7 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Met some folks at a clubngiht last weekend who shared a lot of my music taste, so some nice social connection stuff

[–] CheeseToastie@lazysoci.al 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

That's great! What music are you into?

[–] wingsfortheirsmiles@feddit.uk 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Lots of stuff, but this night was techno, electro and breakbeat!

[–] CheeseToastie@lazysoci.al 3 points 5 days ago

That sounds great I'm glad you had a good time

[–] blackn1ght@feddit.uk 5 points 6 days ago (2 children)

Watching Severance. It's been a while since I've discovered a show that's had me hooked!

[–] CheeseToastie@lazysoci.al 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I LOVE that show. I watched it a few months ago it has so many layers. I can't wait to binge season 2.

[–] blackn1ght@feddit.uk 4 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I'm nearly up to date, just a couple of episodes behind now. Can't believe everyone had to wait so long between season 1 and 2!

[–] CheeseToastie@lazysoci.al 3 points 6 days ago (1 children)

OK no spoilers but how does it measure up to season 1?

[–] blackn1ght@feddit.uk 3 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Just as good as or better in my opinion.

[–] CheeseToastie@lazysoci.al 3 points 5 days ago

That's great news!

[–] wingsfortheirsmiles@feddit.uk 1 points 5 days ago

Sooooo hyped for season 2, trying to hold off until it's all out... luckily my friends watching say most spoilers would just confuse me more haha