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MawBe Sat 09-Jan-21 10:31:08

For this who loved Ian Durie and the Blockheads, start here (if you don’t , skip this bit) www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwju9OTm0I7uAhWDxIUKHTV0Co4QwqsBMAB6BAgHEAM&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DCIMNXogXnvE&usg=AOvVaw0PsAx-fdKCOAIPW-ijO0yf
Right - now to my point.....
Isn’t it time we looked for and shared reasons to be cheerful?

This is my contribution for this morning

The Bath Oliver, one of Britain’s favourite biscuits, has been granted a reprieve, as production has restarted following an outcry over its disappearance.
Some eagle-eyed shoppers had spotted the biscuit was absent from supermarket shelves in October, with owner Pladis, formerly known as United Biscuits, saying the pandemic had caused it to cease production of the British stalwart
But fans of the snack, once famed for its qualities as a medical digestive, are in luck as the factory lines are now back up and running

What’s your reason to be cheerful? smile

merlotgran Sat 09-Jan-21 18:03:18

DH has just finished a six week course of radiotherapy so fingers crossed no more trips to Addenbrooke's for a few weeks.

A box of beautifully decorated cakes arrived for his birthday tomorrow from the DGCs, made by Positive Bakes. We got stuck in!!

Urmstongran Sat 09-Jan-21 18:07:53

Lovely uplifting thread MawBe! I remember that ear worm quite well.
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My reason to be cheerful is being able to go out for a walk (exercise) even in lockdown. It’s amazing how, if you’re not allowed to do so (Spain, last year) you really, really want to!

gmarie Sat 09-Jan-21 19:48:18

Generally, along with Ashcombe and grandtanteJE65 - I'm grateful to be a retired teacher. This week, I rewatched a funny NY Eve clip that makes me laugh every time (mostly at the giggles of the hosts). And today, my son and DiL will be in town to take their car in and will be stopping by my place to wave from afar! smile

V3ra Sat 09-Jan-21 22:45:29

Today my 93 year old mother-in-law had her first coronavirus vaccination, and next Saturday my 89 year old Dad has an appointment to have his (different counties).
We are all very relieved and happy about this.

Jane10 Sun 10-Jan-21 08:29:56

Reason to be cheerful? The cat finally did a poo! We'd been anxiously awaiting an 'outcome' and feared a blockage. Vet said next step would be investigative surgery. DH has been following poor Baz around for days.
It's the little things!

GreyKnitter Sun 10-Jan-21 10:08:54

I’m cheerful this morning because the central heating is on and it’s a frosty morning outside. We’ve had no central heating for the past week as there was a leak in the system. All sorted now and cosy. Yippeee.

TerryM Sun 10-Jan-21 10:10:37

That my teeny tiny laundry has a new bench top and looks rather nice
That most of the time I am still rather partial my husband even though he retires July 2019 and for quite some time now we have been doing everything thing together.
That I have two very close friends

GreyKnitter Sun 10-Jan-21 10:10:38

Jane10. Delighted the cat has performed! That must have been some event after all this time!

Juicylucy Sun 10-Jan-21 10:14:21

Lucca you and me both. Love being outside in the snow and building snowman. It’s so peaceful.

Gwenisgreat1 Sun 10-Jan-21 10:21:33

Seeing my DD getting her iphone slobbered on when DGS gave me a facetime kiss!!

Florida12 Sun 10-Jan-21 10:35:31

Being immensely grateful that I woke up and can still function

Camelotclub Sun 10-Jan-21 10:46:56

The Donald is going!!
We have 3 vaccines for the dreaded......

narrowboatnan Sun 10-Jan-21 10:47:47

Having two cups of tea in bed, cozy and warm - it was DH's turn to get up and make it so I get to have a lie in ?

henetha Sun 10-Jan-21 10:53:37

I'm amazed and delighted at 83 to still be alive and in reasonable health.

nipsmum Sun 10-Jan-21 11:00:19

Being able at 80 yo to live on my own, look after myself, walk my dogs cook and eat what and when I want. I'm still able to drive locally, cook for my family, bake, look after my small patch of garden, knit for charity. I won't go on any more.

lemsip Sun 10-Jan-21 11:03:01

to have a birthday today, so am happy!

BusterTank Sun 10-Jan-21 11:05:20

I'm cheerful to be alive , not have covid and to have my family . Who could ask for more .

Jane10 Sun 10-Jan-21 11:05:41

Happy birthday lemsip. Have an extra sachet to celebrate!

Kim19 Sun 10-Jan-21 11:06:26

My children and GC all seem to be in extremely good state of health. Adults have work and children seem to be coping with daily changes. Also they are in regular communication with me which is amazingly thoughtful considering all the other pressures they each have.

Oldwoman70 Sun 10-Jan-21 11:09:36

Apart from the obvious - waking up healthy, with a roof over my head, heating and food in the fridge - I thoroughly enjoyed my weekly treat of a jam doughnut last night!

trisher Sun 10-Jan-21 11:12:00

Mawbe thanks for the music. Had to get up and dance around to it! So feeling better already.
Bacon sandwich for breakfast-yummy

crazygranny Sun 10-Jan-21 11:16:43

Just finished 'The Rat Catchers Olympics' by Colin Cotterill, one of the Dr Siri series. Has to be one of the very best and funniest books I've read in a long time.

mumagain Sun 10-Jan-21 11:21:59

Sally Lunn’s are now available on line together with their lovely flavoured butters ? yum

Moggycuddler Sun 10-Jan-21 11:23:23

Thankful that our daughter (who lives with DH and I) has been able to work from home during the pandemic and stay safe. And that we are all healthy and happy in each other's company! And we have 4 lovely cats that give us lots of fun and joy and cuddles.

TrendyNannie6 Sun 10-Jan-21 11:46:38

My reason to be cheerful is although not in the best of health, I am very happily married have great family we are all alive and not succumbed to the virus, I have warm house food in the cupboards, what more could you want