mkowl Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 So what sporting, cultural or artistic events are you attending over the next few weeks - or are you being forced to do all the DIY projects successfully put to one side for months. It is only 13 weeks for those counting and the football will not really stop with the Euros etc. It is good to have a break from the stress of following Wednesday but after a few weeks it's like what if it was like this all year. This is also a safe space, so if you are inflicted with oh FFS moments in your domestic life empathy can found. Enjoy the summer ☀️ all 3 days of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 I'll be wanking a lot with the dogs around the woods..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reesh Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Just now, Reesh said: I'll be wanking a lot with the dogs around the woods..... Ffs autocorrect, I meant Forests. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowl Posted May 10 Author Share Posted May 10 41 minutes ago, Reesh said: Ffs autocorrect, I meant Forests. If Geoff wants to know why you "get away with it" it's because somedays you are as funny as fuck. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylluan Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 One of the busiest times of the year for me but any free weekends will probably be spent around Crich, Matlock, and surrounding areas. The lad loves his trams and steam trains and I like a traditional ice cream or three. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradowl Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 A few DIY jobs but mostly trips to coast (Skegness & Scarborough) to visit family, going to races with a few hours in pub thrown in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theman Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Some T20 blast games at the county ground or Trent Bridge, watching the lad play cricket 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M42Owl Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Cricket at Edgbaston, my nearest ground. Grandson sitting. As the Mrs is due two weeks of jury service, I’ll probably include two weeks of train journeys to nowhere in particular just to come back, because he likes trains. Cruising to the Baltics. First summer holiday for years. Normally go in October when it’s cheaper and less kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradowl Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 I forgot to mention a week in Majorca next month, Cala Bona. By coincidence England play there first two games whilst we are there. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 The end of season we've just had must be what suddenly driving off of a cliff feels like! Haven't looked beyond the next "must win" game for weeks. Have we all got tickets? How are we getting there? Oh, err... It's finished now? 🤪 Apart from a long booked Madeira holiday, I need to remember how to plan things now! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrySpeakup Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Me and the Mrs are 3 days into a 21 day visit to the US visiting New York, Boston, Fort Wayne, Chicago, Washington, Baltimore (day trip), Philadelphia and back to New York We don’t normally risk planning a May holiday due to the play-offs but by December I thought we might be safe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 6 minutes ago, HarrySpeakup said: Me and the Mrs are 3 days into a 21 day visit to the US visiting New York, Boston, Fort Wayne, Chicago, Washington, Baltimore (day trip), Philadelphia and back to New York We don’t normally risk planning a May holiday due to the play-offs but by December I thought we might be safe Good job you don't follow Donny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southy_SWFC Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 8 minutes ago, HarrySpeakup said: Me and the Mrs are 3 days into a 21 day visit to the US visiting New York, Boston, Fort Wayne, Chicago, Washington, Baltimore (day trip), Philadelphia and back to New York We don’t normally risk planning a May holiday due to the play-offs but by December I thought we might be safe I'd give Fort Wayne a miss, absolutely nothing worth seeing there 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrySpeakup Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 That’s what we’ve been told but we insisted 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Finney Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 3 hours ago, Tylluan said: One of the busiest times of the year for me but any free weekends will probably be spent around Crich, Matlock, and surrounding areas. The lad loves his trams and steam trains and I like a traditional ice cream or three. Love the tramway museum and especially the old Sheffield trams. Whilst mooching around there the first time I went it dawned on me that my parents (both passed away) had probably travelled on the same trams I was now looking over, eerie feeling. Got to ride on a tram and a pie and I pint in the old pub there, what's not to like. I must be due another visit if I could motivate myself to shift my backside. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyn_owl Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 We're off to North Wales, beginning of June for 10 days. Then back home,to watch the Lympics and Euros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmesfield_owl Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Euros, 15 night cruise around med, beers and tunes in sunshine around that, bit of sorting the garden out which I enjoy, excitement of transfer talk then signing someone completely different 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowl Posted May 10 Author Share Posted May 10 Well the first sojourn is to a gig tonight in Brum - Elbow at the Resorts Arena Booked in the hotel and it's hosting a Laurel and Hardy convention The 1867 Group are here telling everyone Chansiri has gotten the Club into another fine mess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pook Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 7 hours ago, Reesh said: I'll be wanking a lot with the dogs around the woods..... 7 hours ago, Reesh said: Ffs autocorrect, I meant Forests. Thanks for that second bit. For a minute I thought you meant Richard and his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 (edited) As little as humanly possible. Big birthday in summer but going away mid-august to commiserate, sorry celebrate. Few weekends away booked but other than that work work work Edited May 10 by Andyben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowl Posted May 10 Author Share Posted May 10 30 minutes ago, Andyben said: As little as humanly possible. Big birthday in summer but going away mid-august to commiserate, sorry celebrate. Few weekends away booked but other than that work work work Happy 60th mate 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 **** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkowl Posted May 10 Author Share Posted May 10 26 minutes ago, Andyben said: **** 😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBO Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Going Donny Rovers tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffieldblue Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 11 days in Munich, cologne and stuttgart. A few days at home then back for another 4 games culminating in Super John Mcginn lifting the trophy in Berlin. Back home for a few days then back to Germany for the pre season. Probably better off staying over there for the whole 13 weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelters Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Off to Scotland to bag some Munros at the end of the month. Cotswold Beer Festival in July. Endless gardening if the bloody stuff keeps growing like it is at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelters Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Also I bet Reesh’s dogs (Liam, Bullen and Boywonder) get some right pelters when they shit on the carpet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pook Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 7 hours ago, HarrySpeakup said: Me and the Mrs are 3 days into a 21 day visit to the US visiting New York, Boston, Fort Wayne, Chicago, Washington, Baltimore (day trip), Philadelphia and back to New York ... Thomas Cook's standard 'Great American Metropolises' package, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiamOwl Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 9 hours ago, bradowl said: I forgot to mention a week in Majorca next month, Cala Bona. By coincidence England play there first two games whilst we are there. 😁 See ya there 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoylandOwl Posted May 10 Share Posted May 10 Many weekends with the kids, the odd trip away to the coast in that and MAYBE a week with the family into Europe in late July. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylluan Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 11 hours ago, HoylandOwl said: MAYBE a week with the family into Europe in late July. I hear Leipzig is quite nice in July 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercockle Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Gardening and Glastonbury. That’s about it for me. Hopefully a couple of trips to art exhibitions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owl71 Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Bank holiday, went to Roman Legion exhibition at British Museum. Currently helping a mate move some printing equipment as a favour. Tonight going to see When Rivers Meet in Islington. Thursday flying to Spain for a week. After that Euros, cricket, whatever…pre season friendlies maybe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrolMong Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 I have an 18 month old to keep me occupied. But, outside of that, I’ll be out on the bicycle most weekends and a few weeknights. The three of us are off to Gdańsk for the weekend in two weeks, and then off to a place called Łeba in late June for a week for a bit of a beach break. I’ll also be at the Euros for a couple of games this summer too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winco Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Eyeing up a few post offices (bit skint lately), probably a bit of indoor gardening to keep me busy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyben Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Morning Mel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 19 hours ago, Sheffieldblue said: 11 days in Munich, cologne and stuttgart. A few days at home then back for another 4 games culminating in Super John Mcginn lifting the trophy in Berlin. Back home for a few days then back to Germany for the pre season. Probably better off staying over there for the whole 13 weeks Be cheaper to get yourself a 'Small boat', Rich. If there's any still available. 😉 Don't forget to wear the Russ Abbot Tam o'Shanter & red wig though, or you'll get sent to Ruanda! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 (edited) 19 hours ago, Chelters said: Off to Scotland to bag some Munros at the end of the month. Cotswold Beer Festival in July. Endless gardening if the bloody stuff keeps growing like it is at the moment. Which range(s) pal? I did a round and a half of them back in the day. I wish I still could: loved it. I've decided to napalm my garden. Edited May 11 by Owling_Wolf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 3 hours ago, owl71 said: Bank holiday, went to Roman Legion exhibition at British Museum. Currently helping a mate move some printing equipment as a favour. Tonight going to see When Rivers Meet in Islington. Thursday flying to Spain for a week. After that Euros, cricket, whatever…pre season friendlies maybe. Saw them at the Greystones, (formerly the Highcliff), a couple of years back. Excellent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellsview Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Season ticket for Wakefield Trinity, which tides me over until the football season starts. Totally different scenario to watching Wednesday, as they’re top of the league, won 7 league games from 7 and are favourites to get promotion back into the Super League at the first attempt - which they should be given that they are the only full-time professional outfit in the league. Holiday for a week in early June and arrive back just in time for the Euros! Daughter’s final exam at university on Monday, so a trip up to Durham for her graduation in July. Her accommodation is booked until the end of August and as she’s having a ball in Durham she’s possibly staying on until then, so no doubt we’ll be having the odd weekend away in Durham to visit her as well. Already missing no SWFC matches though - nearly every game was a cup final this season and had something riding on it, so to go from that to absolutely nothing is a bit like going cold turkey, even if it is better for the old ticker and blood pressure! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelters Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 1 hour ago, Owling_Wolf said: Which range(s) pal? I did a round and a half of them back in the day. I wish I still could: loved it. I've decided to napalm my garden. Up near Ben Lawers, sort of in the middle. Have done quite a few of the hills around Loch Lomond but nothing north of Ben Nevis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 3 minutes ago, Chelters said: Up near Ben Lawers, sort of in the middle. Have done quite a few of the hills around Loch Lomond but nothing north of Ben Nevis. Know it well, Chelters. We used to stay in Killin between Xmas & New Year for Winter walking. That or Chrianlarich / Tyndrum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBRA Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Trips to Germany in a few weeks time! 🏴 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelters Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 1 hour ago, Owling_Wolf said: Know it well, Chelters. We used to stay in Killin between Xmas & New Year for Winter walking. That or Chrianlarich / Tyndrum. We’re staying at a house on the road from Crianlarich to Killin. Hoping to get up Ben More and Stob Binnein. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilts Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 2 hours ago, Owling_Wolf said: Know it well, Chelters. We used to stay in Killin between Xmas & New Year for Winter walking. That or Chrianlarich / Tyndrum. Walked through Tyndrum on Wednesday just past half way on the West Highland Way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 1 hour ago, dilts said: Walked through Tyndrum on Wednesday just past half way on the West Highland Way Sat and drowned our sorrows in the bar there when Fatko ratted on us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owling_Wolf Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 1 hour ago, Chelters said: We’re staying at a house on the road from Crianlarich to Killin. Hoping to get up Ben More and Stob Binnein. Got a lovely memory from those. Laying on my back in the sun, resting after the Ben, before the Stob, whilst a pair of Ravens repeatedly stooped at me like dive bombers, just enjoying themselves. As they 'pulled up' each time I could hear the wind through their pinions, like a kid blowing on a comb. Magic! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Today has been a fucking long Saturday. Been to Seaton and got a sunburn that makes Freddy Krueger look medium rare..raising a cold one to dirty L**ds getting royally toasted tomorrow. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm Darling Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Spent the last two days in Krakow with the Mrs had a top time with some quality beers to boot Back on Monday for some serious dog walking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tewksbury Posted May 11 Share Posted May 11 Watching Eurovision with the family. Trying to decide whether to spend 15p on a vote for some Finnish dude who lost his pants. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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