Having a March birthday, I would have over 10 of those every year as a kid.
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Having a March birthday, I would have over 10 of those every year as a kid.
Opened a little part-time eatery 6 weeks or so ago as a bit of a hobby, and it's getting some rave reviews on the Phuket facebok pages from people that aren't actually me. :)
Chai-Yo!
^^ Happy birthday English Dirk!
^^ Let me know if you need a cook.
You must be taking the peas.
That's actually a great idea, Mendy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mendip
I'll pm PAG.
:smileylaughing:
My daily cheer is my eldest has five offers from Russel Group universities!
Proud dad!:)
Congrats.Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe 90
Russell.Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe 90
Congrats, but I have no idea what Russel Group universities are?Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe 90
I have just discovered I have American ancestry (I decided on the cheer thread cos they're generally a good bunch as long as we take guns and invasions out of the equation)! New York to be exact.
Time to buy a baseball cap, nip to McDonald's for dinner and stock up on Bud. :)
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Originally Posted by MarilynMonroe
The Russel Group universities represent 24 of the UK's top higher education institutions and promote excellent teaching and research. You'll find them all at the top of the UK rankings, as well as some global league tables.
If only she could have found that out some other way. It would have saved so much time.
Oh well.
She might even have seen how to actually spell it.
Who's older Ciz or Lulu??
They appear to have morphed together into a Victor Meldrew type character. :)
One Foot In The Grave Characters - British Comedy Guide
Let's be thankful he doesn't think it's something to do with sprouts.Quote:
Originally Posted by Edmond
what flemish astuteness , pithy phlegmQuote:
Originally Posted by cyrille
you zinger rustler, what would we do without such pithy slights
Don't forget to get to an all you can eat buffet while you're at it. lolQuote:
Originally Posted by hallelujah
I see, well you must be very proud indeed! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe 90
And yes, Ciz I could have looked it up, but I thought that proud dad would like to explain it.
Nailed it. :smileylaughing:Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe 90
That is excellent, good on him/her. Congrats, you have every right to be chuffed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe 90
Given that his explanation was a copy and paste of the first hit on google, albeit with a spelling error thrown, just googling something yourself would be better than asking Chitty. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by MarilynMonroe
It's the Chitty way.Quote:
Originally Posted by Edmond
Well done mate... is this the geology one?Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe 90
I did my geology degree at Southampton which I have just discovered is a Russell Group University, although my time was pre-Russell Group.
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Originally Posted by Mendip
Does that make you even more smarterer than?
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Originally Posted by Edmond
Double ping , I guess that counts as a daily cheer on here.:smileylaughing:Quote:
Originally Posted by cyrille
Some more C&P...
The United Kingdom's “Ivy League Class” is called the Russell Group of Institutions. The Russell Group encompasses 24 universities around the United Kingdom and are perceived as the 'best' universities in the country.
My wife showed me some ultras-sound images of my new grandchild this morning and that means number 5 for me!
A gift of life is extremely special and I feel privileged to be involved.
Easter holidays! Soon no more getting up at 5am for a whole 3 weeks! :sexy:
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Originally Posted by Loy Toy
Congrats!
Lovely warm spring day.
Walked the dog and knackered him out.
Went for a blast on my bike.
Cooked a full Sunday dinner which everyone ate.
Went to work, no issues.
Come back to a house full of teenagers having fun, chatting, drinking.
All good at chez Chitty.
First day of my final term here in UB. 8 weeks and then a sabbatical! If there is a lesson I have learned over this year it is the importance to try to create a healthy work/life balance, it will certainly be something I take a little more seriously when looking for a job after my travels.
Nice . . . plus, summer's coming :smile:Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe 90
Indeed mate!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mandaloopy
There's always a better deal/job around the corner.
If you're quitting your job then you are not taking a sabbatical.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mandaloopy
10:00 am arrived for Drivers License renewal at DTL Jatujak. Left at 10:45am with a new license. Not bad at all other than the heat. Damn its a scorcher today.
Daily moan. Just remembered my motorbike license expired a few months ago.Quote:
Originally Posted by aging one
Feck it, I think there's a 12 month grace period for renewal before you have to do all the tests and videos again. :)
Congrats. Seems like you've done a good slog of 2-3 years in Mongo, and will come out with a nice wedge.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mandaloopy
Do you think you'll go the Buy a condo in Bkk and set up shop route, or something/somewhere else?
A young-ish single lad with their own pad in Bkk, an easy 6 figures a month with 3-4 months holiday per year is doing alright.
Yup you get a full year after the expiry date which for me is my birthday in August. So 6 years from now in August. You still do have to do 4 physical tests buts its been improved and faster. Color blindness, Depth perception, Brake time reaction, and Peripheral vision. I was shocked how many Thai's were failing one or more of the four. Many could not comprehend you have to break with your right foot. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Edmond
Another day in Blackpool, living in my 3m x 4m hotel room :) I've been here for about 2 months now, going through prostate cancer diagnosis/treatment. I am actually still waiting for the results of the biopsy, and then will decide what treatment to follow. I'm hopeful to sort all this out before August, which is when I hope to get back to Mandalay in Myanmar to impose my terrible teaching skills on some long-suffering students!
Yesterday I received my shiny replacement UK driving licence to replace my old paper licence. I also got confirmation that my name is back on the UK electoral role. So all is going well, albneit slooooowwwwwly!
^Good stuff!
I was sent a msg this morning that school is closed due to power outages from yesterday's ice storm.
Tomorrow is Good Friday and I'm off Easter Monday, sooooo that means I have a five day holiday! Wohooo!
Sadly I have two assignments left for my online course, so I have work to do! The plan is to do it today and tomorrow and leave the rest for hiking and hanging out.
It is really important for sure. I've learned that over the years as well. Good luck on your final eight weeks and wohoooo vacation!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mandaloopy
A rare gloriously sunny day here.
Day off.
Mowed the lawn.
Walked the dog.
Oil and break pads changed plus full detail on the car.
Cleaned the house.
Cooked a very nice Mexican chilli.
Off out to buy the eldest his first car, hope that this doesn't go in the Daily moan thread:)