Question What is making you happy today?

[Supershrimper]

Walked my daughter to school in the snow, then had the idea of getting my old sledge from my parents. Have just taken my son for a trip around our streets on it.

Probably the best made bit of plastic ever. 34 ish years and still going strong. I guess that's what you get when its made in the UK rather than china or taiwan.

Will surprise my daughter with it for a trip home after school. Best thing is we go down quite a decent hill on the way home. Just have to avoid the cars on the way down

 

[The Big Dady]

Walked my daughter to school in the snow, then had the idea of getting my old sledge from my parents. Have just taken my son for a trip around our streets on it.

Probably the best made bit of plastic ever. 34 ish years and still going strong. I guess that's what you get when its made in the UK rather than china or taiwan.

Will surprise my daughter with it for a trip home after school. Best thing is we go down quite a decent hill on the way home. Just have to avoid the cars on the way down

Where do you live, no snow in Southend or Westcliff?

 

[KevinJH]

First sighting this year of a flock of about 40-50 redwing birds that've arrived from Scandinavia (or Iceland) perched in the tree in the garden - just beautiful.

 

[Supershrimper]

Where do you live, no snow in Southend or Westcliff?

Stanford-le-Hope, Decent amount in the garden with it starting to snow about 6ish yesterday and continuing until around midnight

The standard of snowmen has certainly been upped in my area. Quite a few decent ones around around 5ft in height. Onions for eyes (coal must be in short supply) and a very imaginative use of plums on one snowman.

Guess we must have been lucky (or unlucky depending on your view of snow)

 

[Stan33]

First sighting this year of a flock of about 40-50 redwing birds that've arrived from Scandinavia (or Iceland) perched in the tree in the garden - just beautiful.

They cleaned our holly tree last week !

 

[RHB]

Sid the Sparrow Hawk has made a welcome return to our garden. Unfortunately two sparrows just weren't quick enough.

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

Tyson Fury staying at The Roslin this week.

 

[londonblue]

My son. He asked me the definition of under dog so I explained. To ensure he understood I asked him who he thougt was the under dog in the France vs Morocco match. He said it would be Morocco, so I asked him why he thought that. His answer was, "because France are world champions and will have the ref on their side!"

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

Tyson Fury staying at The Roslin this week.

 

[kaymac]

Filled-up earlier at BP Toomey at 144.9p (E10)

 

[Grayson]

I trust you realise that is a photo of Tyson Fury photoshopped onto a photo of the Roslin.

He isn't the first celebrity to stay there this year and then post on social media about it. I imagine they get a fat discount in exchange for social media posts.

 

[mattytheshrimper]

Filled-up earlier at BP Toomey at 144.9p (E10)

That's impressive (in this day and age)!! I saw Sainsburys went below 150 for one day but back up to 152 today. Annoying that the Toomey is a bit too far out of the way for me. Even more annoying that the BP near me is always the most expensive place to get petrol.

 

[londonblue]

That's impressive (in this day and age)!! I saw Sainsburys went below 150 for one day but back up to 152 today. Annoying that the Toomey is a bit too far out of the way for me. Even more annoying that the BP near me is always the most expensive place to get petrol.

I paid 139.9/l last week. The same place is now 137.9/l.

 

[RHB]

I paid 139.9/l last week. The same place is now 137.9/l.

Where's that then, Qatar?

 

[mattytheshrimper]

I paid 139.9/l last week. The same place is now 137.9/l.

wow, I've seen one place for one day that was under 150, let alone under 140!!!!!

 

[londonblue]

Where's that then, Qatar?

Bit closer to home than that!

It's the Costco in Watford, which isn't far from where I live. Membership is about £25 a year (and includes a 2nd card for a spouse) so even if you only use your membership to fill up it will take you about 5-6 goes to save money.

Problem is it seems Thurrock is the closest to Southend, which means it's probably not worth it.

 

[RHB]

Bit closer to home than that!

It's the Costco in Watford, which isn't far from where I live. Membership is about £25 a year (and includes a 2nd card for a spouse) so even if you only use your membership to fill up it will take you about 5-6 goes to save money.

Problem is it seems Thurrock is the closest to Southend, which means it's probably not worth it.

I make you right. I'm only 5 minutes drive from Toomeys so I'll stick with them.

 

[RHB]

Having good mates when you need them.

 

[Whispering Bob]

Filled-up earlier at BP Toomey at 144.9p (E10)

Know it well - opposite our Vets.

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

I trust you realise that is a photo of Tyson Fury photoshopped onto a photo of the Roslin.

He isn't the first celebrity to stay there this year and then post on social media about it. I imagine they get a fat discount in exchange for social media posts.

I know its photoshopped. It was from the Evening Echo. Lol, I don't think he needs a discount. He's got over £50Million. I don't think he would embarrass himself with a discount. Anyway, the word on the street is that he's an extremely generous tipper. The staff and Jacqui did well.