Something nice happened today

Chizz

As a counter-point to a recently-closed thread about shenanigans and fisticuffs in Greenwich, and as a reminder that nice things happen everywhere, but aren't reported on, I thought I would start a thread to post about trivial and surprisingly enjoyable things that might happen to each of us.  The world really is a good place.  

What nice thing happened to you today that you would like to share? 

Covered_End_Lad

My son said "Love you daddy" for the first time.

mendonca

I had a day trip to Coal Drops Yard by Kings Cross and was mightily impressed by the design and calibre of nearly every offering. Lots of pleasant interactions and smiles.

Chizz

Today, I had an impromptu picnic in the park.  I went for a walk at lunchtime, but, as it was really warm, I nipped into a sandwich shop and bought a beautiful sun-blushed tomato and mozzarella panini and ate it in the park in the warm, windless, glorious summer sunshine.  

Chizz

Covered_End_Lad said:

My son said "Love you daddy" for the first time.

Close the thread.  We have a winner. 

paulie8290

I got a package with some lovely towels from @Justin20474.

Plus I know its not today but obviously its been the last few days so im gonna count it 🤣🤣 the money you have all donated to help get my new flat started has been incredible and shows that amongst all the crap in the world there are some truely wonderful people(and look its even got me posting again 🤣🤣)

AFKABartram

Chizz said:

As a counter-point to a recently-closed thread about shenanigans and fisticuffs in Greenwich, and as a reminder that nice things happen everywhere, but aren't reported on, I thought I would start a thread to post about trivial and surprisingly enjoyable things that might happen to each of us.  The world really is a good place.  

What nice thing happened to you today that you would like to share? 

I closed an Internet forum thread and gave myself a high five and a massive “woohoooooo”  #Winning 

Lordflashheart

I have joined a long line of illustrious posters who have had a thread they started closed down by the mods 😃

DaveMehmet

It's my daughter's first proper day of her summer holiday and although I'm WFH am stupidly busy. She's arranged to meet up with friends during the week but today it's just me at home with her. Looked after herself most of the day, brought me up a cup of tea mid morning and made luch for me.

ValleyGary

Found a really good ‘scene’ online….

Six-a-bag-of-nuts

Covered_End_Lad said:

My son said "Love you daddy" for the first time.

Had you just told him the name of the rumoured winger? 
Just kidding mate, the first love you daddy from your kids is one of the highlights of life. Wonderful

DaveMehmet

AFKABartram said:

Chizz said:

As a counter-point to a recently-closed thread about shenanigans and fisticuffs in Greenwich, and as a reminder that nice things happen everywhere, but aren't reported on, I thought I would start a thread to post about trivial and surprisingly enjoyable things that might happen to each of us.  The world really is a good place.  

What nice thing happened to you today that you would like to share? 

I closed an Internet forum thread and gave myself a high five and a massive “woohoooooo”  #Winning 

Not that high

Dazzler21

Covered_End_Lad said:

My son said "Love you daddy" for the first time.

Easy win for the day.

My son was wandering around earlier shouting "Dag" every few seconds...

I thought oh god he's a Pikey or a Daggers fan...

He then saw me and waddled over excitedly saying it over and over before hugging me... Heart melter as I realised he was desperately looking for me, not the Mrs or my daughter he just wanted to see me.

shine166

Our sons gone from non verbal late April (2 yrs 3 months old), to now knowing 1-20, A-Z, upto 100 words and the last week saying Mummy/Daddy. Buzzing, doesn't quite do it justice. 

eaststandmike

Dazzler21 said:

Covered_End_Lad said:

My son said "Love you daddy" for the first time.

Easy win for the day

His son is 28, not so cute in a deep voice 

Horsfield9

My eldest son is 21 today , spent a lovely day with him , my other son and my wife , sitting in a pub garden , enjoying the good weather and cold beers .

AddickUpNorth

I finished making this table which considering I’ve not tried to make anything out of wood since I was twelve when I made a bird table I’m actually pretty chuffed at how it’s turned out.

Johnnysummers5

What a lovely thread, just being alive on such a beautiful day will have to do from me.

JohnBoyUK

Covered_End_Lad said:

My son said "Love you daddy" for the first time.

It doesn't get better than that, does it?   I was lucky that my toddler said Daddy fairly quickly.  Its taken her another 13 months to say Mummy.  That's gone down well in our household as you can imagine.

Right good things happening in my life...

My eldest got a brilliant Year 10 report on Friday and as long as she maintains the same effort through Year 11, she should do well in her GCSEs.  When the Head of Year writes that she's an exemplary student, you begin to wonder who the real Dad is.  Clearly gets her brains from her Mum.

Oh and HMRC sent me a nice letter on Friday, saying I overpaid tax last financial year and I'm getting a rebate.  Nice little bonus which I didn't know I had coming

eaststandmike

AddickUpNorth said:

I finished making this table which considering I’ve not tried to make anything out of wood since I was twelve when I made a bird table I’m actually pretty chuffed at how it’s turned out.

Nice work AUN, well done mate.

Covered End

My plumber returned from holiday and has done a temporary fix to give us some hot water for the first time in 5 days.

EugenesAxe

shine166 said:

Our sons gone from non verbal late April (2 yrs 3 months old), to now knowing 1-20, A-Z, upto 100 words and the last week saying Mummy/Daddy. Buzzing, doesn't quite do it justice. 

Our daughter has Autism and until she was around 4 didn’t particularly engage with much, to the point we were concerned she wouldn’t feed/drink much either.
when she started school it was like lightning a rocket, couldn’t keep her down and today is her last day at Primary school, she’s going onto one of the top Grammars in England after smashing her 11+.

This morning she told me I am a “great Dad, just like Grandad was”: my dad passed away on Friday and it’s his fault I support Charlton as he used to take me to every home game since I was 5. 

LLLBH.

@shine166 your son will shine!

Greenhithe

My daughter is coming home after an operation today that could have gone wrong, My mate who's a plumber is sorting out a leak we have got in my kitchen before we go "down the van" later tonight for a week in the sun. My dog is so alive he's getting on my nerves. 
 

shine166

@Rufisonfire accidental 'lol' I presume ?

MrOneLung

AddickUpNorth said:

I finished making this table which considering I’ve not tried to make anything out of wood since I was twelve when I made a bird table I’m actually pretty chuffed at how it’s turned out.

took a few attempts though

MrOneLung

Chizz said:

Today, I had an impromptu picnic in the park.  I went for a walk at lunchtime, but, as it was really warm, I nipped into a sandwich shop and bought a beautiful sun-blushed tomato and mozzarella panini and ate it in the park in the warm, windless, glorious summer sunshine.  

Panino

Elthamaddick

Yesterday my son (in his CAFC PJ’s) decided - having never even tried riding a bike without stabilisers before - to pick up his little sisters and ‘have a go’ jammy fucker literally nailed it first time, I genuinely couldn’t believe it…no sprinting behind him in the park for hours etc. Never really shown any interest, just basically said ‘can I have a go’ and off he went. Within 30 mins he was shooting up and down our cul-de-sac - was hilarious 

Ashers

Nice lunchtime walk on the sand (tide out in Bexhill) with Mrs Ashers - perk of still working from home. Our daughter is also picking up a GSD puppy around now with her other half and will meet him at the weekend. 

Wilma

I saw a baby robin 

fenlandaddick

Saved a dehydrated hedgehog this afternoon. It visited the pond for water and then collapsed. My other half moved it away from the  edge, put down some food and fresh water. 1 hour later he was trundling about. Happy hog,  happy household! 😊

SuedeAdidas

I just had a 'no wiper' bum sausage