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Title: Today's surprise news
Post by: Andy B on 27 May 2015, 21:48:28
I'm going to be a grandad!  :o :o :o :o

My son told me this morning that his girlfriend is expecting. It's very early days yet, but due at the end of the year!  :y :y :y :y :y SWMBO hasn't stopped smiling all day & has already started knitting!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 27 May 2015, 21:53:25
Wow! Congrats Grandad!  8)  :y
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Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2015, 21:57:58
Oooo, to be that old, granddad :P

Congrats to your lad and his girlfriend :y
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Post by: Andy B on 27 May 2015, 21:58:54
Thank you both  :y :y :y
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Post by: Terbs on 27 May 2015, 22:01:44
Congrats Andy...now life begins,  and as the bairn grows, you will realise you can't run as fast as you used to ;D
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Post by: Andy H on 27 May 2015, 22:05:42
Congratulations :y
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Post by: Gaffers on 27 May 2015, 22:13:00
Congrats Andy!

That merits a beer or twelve to celebrate  :y
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Post by: tunnie on 27 May 2015, 22:16:09
Congratulations.  :y

Tell your son to hammer the Xbox/PS4 now, won't get time once the little one comes along. I've maybe turned my console on twice in the last 12 months
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Post by: YZ250 on 27 May 2015, 22:18:42
Congratulations to you all Andy.  :y

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Post by: Andy B on 27 May 2015, 22:19:00
Congrats Andy!

That merits a beer or twelve to celebrate  :y

Of all people, you should know I'm tee total ...................  ::) ::)
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: Andy B on 27 May 2015, 22:19:47
Congratulations.  :y

Tell your son to hammer the Xbox/PS4 now, won't get time once the little one comes along. I've maybe turned my console on twice in the last 12 months

He obviously wasn't spending enough time on it .................  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: Gaffers on 27 May 2015, 22:21:02
Congrats Andy!

That merits a beer or twelve to celebrate  :y

Of all people, you should know I'm tee total ...................  ::) ::)

About as sober as a judge...............of a whisky tasting competition ;D
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: Andy B on 27 May 2015, 22:21:30
... you will realise you can't run as fast as you used to ;D

I already know that!  :-[ I work with lads that are as old as my two, and you quickly realise that you're not as young as you'd like to think you are  :(
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: tunnie on 27 May 2015, 22:21:54
Congratulations.  :y

Tell your son to hammer the Xbox/PS4 now, won't get time once the little one comes along. I've maybe turned my console on twice in the last 12 months

He obviously wasn't spending enough time on it .................  ;D ;D ;D

Very true  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: Andy B on 27 May 2015, 22:22:22
Congrats Andy!

That merits a beer or twelve to celebrate  :y

Of all people, you should know I'm tee total ...................  ::) ::)

About as sober as a judge...............of a whisky tasting competition ;D

I stayed up right though didn't I  :y :y


Or so I was told!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: TheBoy on 27 May 2015, 22:23:26
Congrats Andy!

That merits a beer or twelve to celebrate  :y

Of all people, you should know I'm tee total ...................  ::) ::)

About as sober as a judge...............of a whisky tasting competition ;D

I stayed up right though didn't I  :y :y


Or so I was told!  ;D ;D
Held up, Mr Beanz, not stayed up ;D
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: Gaffers on 27 May 2015, 22:24:11
Congrats Andy!

That merits a beer or twelve to celebrate  :y

Of all people, you should know I'm tee total ...................  ::) ::)

About as sober as a judge...............of a whisky tasting competition ;D

I stayed up right though didn't I  :y :y


Or so I was told!  ;D ;D

The day will come when we can use you as a human buckaroo.......next time we just need more beer ;D
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: Andy B on 27 May 2015, 22:27:27
...
Held up, Mr Beanz, not stayed up ;D

OK I'll concede to that  ;D
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: Andy B on 27 May 2015, 22:28:21
.........next time we just need more beer ;D

So, the bottle of jura had nothing to do with it  ::)
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: Andy B on 27 May 2015, 22:29:45
Thanks again to all!  :y :y

I'll bring something liquid to Newent  :y
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Post by: 05omegav6 on 28 May 2015, 08:18:00
Indeed, congratulations  :y
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 28 May 2015, 09:13:56
Congrats Grandpa Beanz !
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Post by: Andy B on 28 May 2015, 10:39:40
Mrs B is like Mother Hen already  ;D

Being able to hand them back at the end of the day appeals to me. :y
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Post by: Jimbob on 28 May 2015, 10:43:07
Congrats!

Bet that makes you feel old!
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Post by: The Sheriff on 28 May 2015, 11:03:54
Nice one, Andy :y  Start saving.  ::)
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: Diamond Black Geezer on 28 May 2015, 11:48:13
Does he/she get an Omega on their 18th birthday?

Congratulations  :)
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Post by: SIR Philbutt on 28 May 2015, 11:57:41
Congrats  :y 8)

Good job you bought that big Merc for dog and grandchild transport (thought id mention as you seem to be overcome with the news and forgot)
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: Andy B on 28 May 2015, 15:48:43
Congrats!

Bet that makes you feel old!
It does indeed!
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: Andy B on 28 May 2015, 16:19:17
Congrats  :y 8)

Good job you bought that big Merc for dog and grandchild transport (thought id mention as you seem to be overcome with the news and forgot)

Cheers Phil
I wasn't sure if I'd mentioned my Merc  ::)
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: Andy B on 28 May 2015, 16:21:44
Does he/she get an Omega on their 18th birthday?

Congratulations  :)

Thanks.  Maybe an Omega watch :y
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: EMD on 28 May 2015, 17:57:12
Congrats Andy , better get out the flat cap now  ;D :y
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: Andy B on 28 May 2015, 18:33:21
Congrats Andy , better get out the flat cap now  ;D :y

We're issued with  flat caps from birth oop north  ;) ;)
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Post by: hercules on 28 May 2015, 20:57:36
congrats ole lad  :y
I hope its a long time before I hear any of my five say those words to me  ;D
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Post by: Webby the Bear on 28 May 2015, 21:46:53
Huge congrats Andy  :y
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: Andy B on 28 May 2015, 22:29:15
congrats ole lad  :y
I hope its a long time before I hear any of my five say those words to me  ;D

5!? Didn't you have a telly?  ::)

Thanks  :y
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: Andy B on 28 May 2015, 22:29:47
Huge congrats Andy  :y

Thanks Webby  :y
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Post by: Vamps on 28 May 2015, 23:57:48
Congratulations Papa beans......... :y :y

I have just become a Granddad for the second time....... ;) ;)
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: Andy B on 29 May 2015, 09:57:29
Congratulations Papa beans......... :y :y

I have just become a Granddad for the second time....... ;) ;)


Thanks!  :y

you must be old ......  ::)
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: Kevin Wood on 29 May 2015, 14:12:33
Congratulations. :D
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: Andy B on 29 May 2015, 17:40:36
Congratulations. :D

Thanks!  :y
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: tigers_gonads on 29 May 2015, 18:55:30
Just seen this ........

Congratulations grandad  :)
3rd childhood time  ;D
You know the one where you can give them back to mum and dad when you've had enough  :D
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: Andy B on 29 May 2015, 20:54:46
Just seen this ........

Congratulations grandad  :)
Thanks  :y :y



You know the one where you can give them back to mum and dad when you've had enough  :D
It does sound to have a certain appeal  :y :y
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: Rods2 on 30 May 2015, 01:59:06
Congratulations, it's great being a grandad. :y :y :y
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: Andy B on 05 January 2016, 14:03:54
I'M A GRANDAD!!!!!!  :y :y :y :y :y :y

Born at 1:15 ..... apparently not the easiest of births for her mum
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: Entwood on 05 January 2016, 14:09:19
I'M A GRANDAD!!!!!!  :y :y :y :y :y :y

Born at 1:15 ..... apparently not the easiest of births for her mum

Congratulations to all ... hope everything goes well ... 2 points to note ...

1) This is just the start of a lifetime of babysitting services for you ..

2)  This now make you officially "old"

 ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: Andy B on 05 January 2016, 14:10:50
....

Congratulations to all ... hope everything goes well ... 2 points to note ...

1) This is just the start of a lifetime of babysitting services for you ..
but at least you can hand them back  :y



2)  This now make you officially "old"

 ::) ::) ::)

I'm already the oldest on my shift at work  :(  ;)
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: Jimbob on 05 January 2016, 14:34:54
Congrats!
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Post by: YZ250 on 05 January 2016, 14:42:19
Congratulations to all Andy.  :y

My granddaughter always comes to me when she wants something as she knows I'm a soft touch. It's lovely when they visit and equally nice when they leave.  ;D  Nah, only kidding, we love her to bits really.

Congratulations proud grandad.  :y
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: STEMO on 05 January 2016, 14:47:25
Congratulations to you and your family, Andy  :y
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Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 05 January 2016, 15:02:33
Congrats Andy, feed them sweets and hand them back! (that's what my dad does!)
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Post by: henryd on 05 January 2016, 15:06:06
Congratulations Andy :y :y
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: Andy B on 05 January 2016, 15:47:31
Thanks to all. I'm at the hospital now waiting to see her for the first time.
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Post by: baggers on 05 January 2016, 16:34:10
 :y
This is where you will start feeling like a fosil now   :y   :y 
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Post by: 2boxerdogs on 05 January 2016, 16:37:59
Grandkids are great we have 4 grandsons from our daughter aged from 3 - 11 , they are great keep you young & it's good to be able to give them things you couldn't afford for your own  enjoy it  😁 😁 😁
 
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: 05omegav6 on 05 January 2016, 16:41:42
Congratulations Mr Beanz 8)
 
If it's any consolation re age, a fifth of my direct colleagues are of retirement age.
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Post by: Terbs on 05 January 2016, 16:49:22
Congratulations to all, Andy.
I can imagine how you feel.....I remember my excitement when each of my four grandchildren were born. Enjoy !!!!!!! :y
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Post by: Gaffers on 05 January 2016, 17:22:43
Congrats Andy :y
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Post by: Andy B on 05 January 2016, 18:07:22
Thanks all  :y :y. I'll post a picture when I get a chance .....  ;)
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Post by: TheBoy on 05 January 2016, 18:07:43
I'M A GRANDAD!!!!!!  :y :y :y :y :y :y

Born at 1:15 ..... apparently not the easiest of births for her mum
Grandpa B ;D ;D

Congratulations to the parents.  I'm lead to believe that giving birth can smart a bit.
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: Andy B on 05 January 2016, 18:10:06
I'M A GRANDAD!!!!!!  :y :y :y :y :y :y

Born at 1:15 ..... apparently not the easiest of births for her mum
Grandpa B ;D ;D

Congratulations to the parents.  I'm lead to believe that giving birth can smart a bit.

so they say ... but plenty have more than one .... so it can't be that bad  ::) ::)


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Post by: BazaJT on 05 January 2016, 18:22:52
Congrats to all concerned.Hope she recovers soon.Now you can look forward in 20 years time or so to being a great grandad ::) ::) :y
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: Andy B on 05 January 2016, 20:56:21
Chloe & Auntie Emily  ;) ;)

(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/Tiff4327/20160105_190508_zpsgfn4sctd.jpg)
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: Andy B on 05 January 2016, 21:08:59
I didn't think about the flash!  :-[  ;D

(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k17/Tiff4327/Mobile%20Uploads/20160105_190409_zpshgsu5jfb.jpg)
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Post by: SIR Philbutt on 05 January 2016, 21:23:56
Congrats to mum & dad, and grandma & grandad as well  :y
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Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 05 January 2016, 21:36:11
Congrats to all Beanz!  :y
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Post by: Lazydocker on 06 January 2016, 10:50:27
Another addition to the Beanz family! Congratulations to all of you :y
Title: Re: Today's surprise news
Post by: Andy B on 06 January 2016, 12:33:15
Thank you all  :y :y :y

They'll both be going home some time this afternoon  :)
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Post by: minifreek on 06 January 2016, 13:10:06
Congrats to all :) :y