Matt Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 1 minute ago, MikeO said: Got it for £120. Joys of the internet age, buying a guitar from a hospital bed Made up for you mate. Now you just need to eBay “someone who can play bass” and you’re all set MikeO, Palfy and pete0 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 9 minutes ago, Matt said: Made up for you mate. Now you just need to eBay “someone who can play bass” and you’re all set Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 3 hours ago, MikeO said: Got it for £120. Joys of the internet age, buying a guitar from a hospital bed I must commiserate with your neighbours MikeO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete0 Posted November 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2020 Made chilli jam for the first time today. Surprisingly very easy. Bit too sweet than spicy but will play around next time and hopefully find some spicier chillis to use. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 12, 2020 Report Share Posted November 12, 2020 After 15 years abroad, looks like we’re moving back to the Wirral Romey 1878 and markjazzbassist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted November 12, 2020 Report Share Posted November 12, 2020 7 minutes ago, Matt said: After 15 years abroad, looks like we’re moving back to the Wirral whoa? care to elaborate some more? congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Matt Posted November 12, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, markjazzbassist said: whoa? care to elaborate some more? congrats! Got a job offer, remote working but based on the UK. Means leaving our home of the last 8+ years and a place we love in Switzerland, but moving to be closer to family and the jobs going to be really interesting. They basically made exceptions to get me and it’s been 4 weeks from first call to contract being presented. pete0, markjazzbassist, holystove and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted November 12, 2020 Report Share Posted November 12, 2020 12 minutes ago, Matt said: Got a job offer, remote working but based on the UK. Means leaving our home of the last 8+ years and a place we love in Switzerland, but moving to be closer to family and the jobs going to be really interesting. They basically made exceptions to get me and it’s been 4 weeks from first call to contract being presented. wow, great to feel wanted and excited about your work. i'm happy for you matt. looking forward to hearing about your first trip back to goodison Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted November 12, 2020 Report Share Posted November 12, 2020 53 minutes ago, Matt said: Got a job offer, remote working but based on the UK. Means leaving our home of the last 8+ years and a place we love in Switzerland, but moving to be closer to family and the jobs going to be really interesting. They basically made exceptions to get me and it’s been 4 weeks from first call to contract being presented. Great news Matt and good luck with the move. markjazzbassist and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 12, 2020 Report Share Posted November 12, 2020 Thanks guys I’ll ask you all to forgive me in advance if I’m more of a pain in the coming weeks and months markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted November 12, 2020 Report Share Posted November 12, 2020 28 minutes ago, Matt said: Thanks guys I’ll ask you all to forgive me in advance if I’m more of a pain in the coming weeks and months Is it possible for you to be more of a pain Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted November 13, 2020 Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 3 hours ago, Matt said: Thanks guys I’ll ask you all to forgive me in advance if I’m more of a pain in the coming weeks and months No one will be able to tell the difference. Bailey and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 13, 2020 Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 11 hours ago, Palfy said: Is it possible for you to be more of a pain 9 hours ago, Romey 1878 said: No one will be able to tell the difference. Fuckers Romey 1878 and Palfy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 Something else happened back in October; I stopped several bad habits. Today is day 101 of not drinking, and 50 for a couple of others MikeO and markjazzbassist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palfy Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 49 minutes ago, Matt said: Something else happened back in October; I stopped several bad habits. Today is day 101 of not drinking, and 50 for a couple of others Firstly congratulations especially with the drinking, and secondly I hope you’re not becoming to boring Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 2 hours ago, Matt said: Something else happened back in October; I stopped several bad habits. Today is day 101 of not drinking, and 50 for a couple of others Congrats Matt. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 12 hours ago, Matt said: Something else happened back in October; I stopped several bad habits. Today is day 101 of not drinking, and 50 for a couple of others Well done mate, I had my last drink just before last Christmas so done over a year. I had some ace times on it but as I got older and life hits you harder I found it was a major depressant and something that became more medicational for stress. We have 2 babies and I thought "wtf are you doing" It's fine when you are young and all that,but for me I started to notice things I didn't like about my habits and how down I would get after a weekend. If truth be told I had been an occasional drinker from the end of 2016... I really just don't miss it now. Better Mental clarity, mood, energy, sleep, money, health, self esteem, productivity in work, stress management...... So many benefits. I wish I was the type of person to have 2 and not want more but that is not my personality in anything.... If eat chocolate I clear out the cupboards, if I lift weights I am going full on..... giving up ale is a gift to yourself. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted January 22, 2021 Report Share Posted January 22, 2021 13 minutes ago, Hafnia said: Well done mate, I had my last drink just before last Christmas so done over a year. I had some ace times on it but as I got older and life hits you harder I found it was a major depressant and something that became more medicational for stress. We have 2 babies and I thought "wtf are you doing" It's fine when you are young and all that,but for me I started to notice things I didn't like about my habits and how down I would get after a weekend. If truth be told I had been an occasional drinker from the end of 2016... I really just don't miss it now. Better Mental clarity, mood, energy, sleep, money, health, self esteem, productivity in work, stress management...... So many benefits. I wish I was the type of person to have 2 and not want more but that is not my personality in anything.... If eat chocolate I clear out the cupboards, if I lift weights I am going full on..... giving up ale is a gift to yourself. I did fifteen+ years 1994 to 2009, you're a pair of lightweights Post again in 2035 then I'll be impressed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 14 hours ago, MikeO said: I did fifteen+ years 1994 to 2009, you're a pair of lightweights Post again in 2035 then I'll be impressed 15 years... Great effort. I bet if you look back at those 15 years they were highly productive/proud times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted January 23, 2021 Report Share Posted January 23, 2021 28 minutes ago, Hafnia said: 15 years... Great effort. I bet if you look back at those 15 years they were highly productive/proud times. Were indeed, got me a wife and family above all else, was never going to achieve that as I was. Four months without a drink now as well....but that's not through choice Matt, Palfy and Hafnia 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MikeO Posted February 20, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 When I told my girls I could eat again one of them said she'd send me a food parcel but I didn't think she really would, this arrived this morning Zoo 2.0, Romey 1878, pete0 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 On 20/02/2021 at 11:32, MikeO said: When I told my girls I could eat again one of them said she'd send me a food parcel but I didn't think she really would, this arrived this morning I note that there is nothing from the Co-op? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeO Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 Just now, johnh said: I note that there is nothing from the Co-op? More worrying is the fact that the bottle of blue liquid is citrus tonic water and she forgot to pack the gin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnh Posted February 23, 2021 Report Share Posted February 23, 2021 We are closing in on that time of the year when Her Indoors agrees with everything I suggest, I can do no wrong and am truly Lord of my Manor. 29th, 30th, 31st February, Matt, Hafnia, Palfy and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post MikeO Posted April 9, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 9, 2021 One of my girls getting married next month she's just told me, only 28 guests allowed (she always wanted it small anyway) but I get to walk her down the aisle....and I don't have to make a speech. Matt, pete0, Palfy and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 2 weeks ago a friend recommended that i start meditating to help with mental health. i got an app called Breethe that has guided meditations and have meditated every day since then. it has really helped me to have a quieter mind, and to remain more calm. it's also helping me to be present and enjoy life one day at a time and not let the stress and things i can't control get to me. if you have an active mind that is going all day, i would highly recommend this practice, it has really helped me to be a better person. Matt, Hafnia, pete0 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 40 minutes ago, markjazzbassist said: 2 weeks ago a friend recommended that i start meditating to help with mental health. i got an app called Breethe that has guided meditations and have meditated every day since then. it has really helped me to have a quieter mind, and to remain more calm. it's also helping me to be present and enjoy life one day at a time and not let the stress and things i can't control get to me. if you have an active mind that is going all day, i would highly recommend this practice, it has really helped me to be a better person. I'll give it a go. I've tried several in the past on the advice of shrinks but I really struggle with traditional meditation because of how my head works apparently. Meditation for me is watching a video. markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 12 minutes ago, Matt said: I'll give it a go. I've tried several in the past on the advice of shrinks but I really struggle with traditional meditation because of how my head works apparently. Meditation for me is watching a video. do you have adhd? my wife does and what you said rings true. she watches TV/Movies to calm her mind and helps her to fall asleep. different strokes for different folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, markjazzbassist said: do you have adhd? my wife does and what you said rings true. she watches TV/Movies to calm her mind and helps her to fall asleep. different strokes for different folks. Thats what the past year of testing came back with. Adhd, OCD and high potential apparently. Means I'm perfectly suited for my chaotic career for the most part; I'm my most calm in chaos provided I've slept. If I don't sleep, very bad things happen though as I've learnt the hard way these past 4 years. markjazzbassist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 2 hours ago, Matt said: Thats what the past year of testing came back with. Adhd, OCD and high potential apparently. Means I'm perfectly suited for my chaotic career for the most part; I'm my most calm in chaos provided I've slept. If I don't sleep, very bad things happen though as I've learnt the hard way these past 4 years. Yeah I’ve learned the same about sleep. 7-8 hours a night is a must now and I will stop having fun/plan activities around it to go to sleep because I have to otherwise It will affect me and my attitude towards my family. I’m a more calm even and consistent person when I get sleep. that’s interesting about your personality and chaos. Might even help to explain your music preferences, I know you love tool and sometimes it can be a bit much for me, but all that intense polyrhythms and riffs and stuff brings out the calm in you likely. ive taken some personality tests recently (enneagram) and it’s really helped my marriage. Wife thought I was nuts and once she figured out how I work she gets me better and understands where I’m coming from (and vice versa me with her). Powerful stuff. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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