Things you do to cheer yourself up - Page 2

**IngramJohn** · November 4th, 2010, 03:27 PM

1. Drink 8 cans of Stella
2. Listen to Acker Bilk (Strangers on the Shore)
3. Quick one off the wrist
4. Dream of Nottingham Forest winning Premiership
5. Dream of Linda Lusardi presenting the trophy to me

Oh! ... and if I'm not too greedy (lol) winning the Lottery would be nice!

**billybunter** · November 4th, 2010, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fleetwood77

"Light myself a Harry Wragg and put myself to bed"

Is that the wacky baccy

**blondifan** · November 5th, 2010, 01:10 PM

I may well be a masochist, but I'm enjoying getting out in this Aussie spring weather and knocking the bejeezus out of the emerging weeds.
Sometimes I'll use a fern hook, or a slash hook, when the going gets a little heavier.
Never use brushcutters or anything like that, as I enjoy the exercise.

Last couple of days I've been using a backpack spray unit as things are getting a little out of hand, in the hard to reach places beside fences, etc.
Next it'll be an ATV then finally a tractor for the larger patches, followed by the odd bonfire, perhaps.

What will i do when my war on weed is over (for now)?

Then i will set about annihilating alcohol.

jemc2 · November 5th, 2010, 04:51 PM

I log onto this site. It actually makes me feel normal. Often when I am able to get out of bed, that does it for me. Just think about all of the people that can't.

**billybunter** · November 5th, 2010, 06:03 PM

I suppose this is an obvious one. Listening to music. Even people in a coma have responded to their favourite music. So it must be good for us.

**Dumbassgo** · November 5th, 2010, 11:03 PM

I carve chess pieces out of old scraps of wood, 'tis most enjoyable.

Cheers,
Dumbassgo.

heavyhitter007 · November 6th, 2010, 12:44 AM

I've been depressed all my life, but I draw, paint, play guitar, and practice Tai Chi.

M

**tony_grego** · November 6th, 2010, 02:53 PM

When I need to improve my self-esteem and mood, I usually follow a routine.
1 - Listen to music at high volume

If it does not...

2 - I take a bike ride

If it does not...

3 - I'm going to swat some golf balls

If it does not...

4 - (The magic bullet, but is dangerous because is very VERY addictive)
Nail some darts in my target

After that I always feel better

Salut !

blatt · November 6th, 2010, 06:53 PM

Dont worry GreenSkull id never throw darts at the jokers face even if i was paid to

What cheers me up is going to the pub in the evening between seven and nine weekdays because i get to sup a few jars and wag my many chins with my friends. Badly flirt with the chubby barmaid and listen to Roy the landlord complain about the brewery prices and that his customers never appreciate how tough his job is. He must be the most miserable bloke for miles around but for some reason we all like him.Could be to do with the lock ins i think

Also like to cram chocolate swiss roll down my throat

Or make my own special recipe super fast chocolate mousse

Which involves me putting four chocolate chip muffins in a bowl adding a pint of ice cold milk and mashing with a spoon

Remember if you try that recipe yourself and find the desserts too runny add another couple of muffins

Because i always do

**Cleburne** · November 6th, 2010, 07:04 PM

I used to go the the pub nightly and that would always let me blow off steam and feel better... 9 or 10 beers and good conversation always works. Now that I have a chronic illness and must take medications that cause seizures if mixed with alcohol, the only escape I have is weekend golf. It's relaxing (I walk), fun, and also a brain game. If the weather is lousy, I just sleep in or read.

Before the children came, we used to camp & climb every weekend...that was the most peaceful and exhilarating time of my life.

November 4th, 2010, 03:27 PM	#11
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November 5th, 2010, 01:10 PM	#13
blondifan Vintage Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 4,406 Thanks: 55,000 Thanked 60,211 Times in 4,401 Posts	Weed Control I may well be a masochist, but I'm enjoying getting out in this Aussie spring weather and knocking the bejeezus out of the emerging weeds. Sometimes I'll use a fern hook, or a slash hook, when the going gets a little heavier. Never use brushcutters or anything like that, as I enjoy the exercise. Last couple of days I've been using a backpack spray unit as things are getting a little out of hand, in the hard to reach places beside fences, etc. Next it'll be an ATV then finally a tractor for the larger patches, followed by the odd bonfire, perhaps. What will i do when my war on weed is over (for now)? Then i will set about annihilating alcohol.

November 5th, 2010, 06:03 PM	#15
billybunter R.I.P. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gone But Not Forgotten Posts: 14,404 Thanks: 51,687 Thanked 252,372 Times in 14,171 Posts	I suppose this is an obvious one. Listening to music. Even people in a coma have responded to their favourite music. So it must be good for us. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Dumbassgo Vintage Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunny Stoke. Posts: 1,538 Thanks: 8,406 Thanked 42,504 Times in 1,504 Posts	I carve chess pieces out of old scraps of wood, 'tis most enjoyable. Cheers, Dumbassgo. __________________ Please read the forum To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. , it only takes a few minutes.

November 6th, 2010, 02:53 PM	#18
tony_grego Vintage Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Catalonia Posts: 872 Thanks: 3,862 Thanked 8,718 Times in 846 Posts	When I need to improve my self-esteem and mood, I usually follow a routine. 1 - Listen to music at high volume If it does not... 2 - I take a bike ride If it does not... 3 - I'm going to swat some golf balls If it does not... 4 - (The magic bullet, but is dangerous because is very VERY addictive) Nail some darts in my target After that I always feel better Salut ! __________________ No matter where we come from, whether north or south. A flag will unite. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

November 5th, 2010, 04:51 PM	#14
jemc2 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2 Thanks: 5,281 Thanked 13 Times in 1 Post	I log onto this site. It actually makes me feel normal. Often when I am able to get out of bed, that does it for me. Just think about all of the people that can't.

November 6th, 2010, 12:44 AM	#17
heavyhitter007 Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 149 Times in 20 Posts	I've been depressed all my life, but I draw, paint, play guitar, and practice Tai Chi. M

November 6th, 2010, 06:53 PM	#19
blatt Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: South London Posts: 400 Thanks: 16,587 Thanked 5,519 Times in 398 Posts	Dont worry GreenSkull id never throw darts at the jokers face even if i was paid to What cheers me up is going to the pub in the evening between seven and nine weekdays because i get to sup a few jars and wag my many chins with my friends. Badly flirt with the chubby barmaid and listen to Roy the landlord complain about the brewery prices and that his customers never appreciate how tough his job is. He must be the most miserable bloke for miles around but for some reason we all like him.Could be to do with the lock ins i think Also like to cram chocolate swiss roll down my throat Or make my own special recipe super fast chocolate mousse Which involves me putting four chocolate chip muffins in a bowl adding a pint of ice cold milk and mashing with a spoon Remember if you try that recipe yourself and find the desserts too runny add another couple of muffins Because i always do

November 6th, 2010, 07:04 PM	#20
Cleburne Vintage Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 20 miles west of ground zero, USA Posts: 320 Thanks: 837 Thanked 15,119 Times in 672 Posts	I used to go the the pub nightly and that would always let me blow off steam and feel better... 9 or 10 beers and good conversation always works. Now that I have a chronic illness and must take medications that cause seizures if mixed with alcohol, the only escape I have is weekend golf. It's relaxing (I walk), fun, and also a brain game. If the weather is lousy, I just sleep in or read. Before the children came, we used to camp & climb every weekend...that was the most peaceful and exhilarating time of my life.