Jim's cafe - Friday. April.1, 2022

[JMG]

Hey everyone, thought I'd post a cafe for today since it's got a pretty easy theme lol.

Happy April fools day
(and also happy April in general.)

I have some questions as usual which you can feel free to answer all, some or none of, whatever you want. If you don't like or want to answer the questions then feel free to just talk about how you're doing today, what you're thinking about or post a pic or 2 that you like.

Hope everyone is well and that you all have a nice day, sending lotsa big, loving hugs to you all

Questions:

1. Have you ever played an April Fools joke on someone? (You can elaborate on what it is too if you want but no pressure)
2. Do you generally like the month of April?
3. Is there anything special you have planned for this month?
4. If you don't like April, is there a month you like best/ fave month of the year?
5. Anything else you want to talk about, feel free to say it here, always interested to hear about how people are doing, what they are thinking and feeling, whatever you feel like talking about

Some tags (will do more in separate posts as usual) - @1964dodge @Autumn1973 @Sunspots @Witty⭐️Sarcasm ⭐️ @Auri @Aurelia @Dante @KindaOtiose

 

[JMG]

More tags: @Road to Nowhere @Baywasp @Walker @Blue Star @cymbele @Lumos @FFurry @Livelife

 

[JMG]

@KM76710 @areyoutired? @RageAgainstTheDyingLight @extraterrestrialone @seabird @may71 @FlamingoWrangler @Kiwi2016

 

[JMG]

@GodIsWithMe @RCee @Holding my breath @Somebody Else @Aves @Bbear82 @Nick @Kira

 

[RCee]

More tags:

@charlietgirl

 

[JMG]

@Astrid78 @Ash600 @JDot @Citizen Insane @foreverforgotten @Innocent Forever @lost_in_a_fairytale @Lane
And anyone else who wants to join in, the more the better!

 

[Sunspots]

Thanks for the tag @JMG

1. Have you ever played an April Fools joke on someone?
When I was a kid, my brother and I would set our alarms for 5am and spend a couple of hours booby trapping the house for April Fools. We weren't really very imaginative and it would be the same jokes every year so even though our parents pretended to be surprised I'm sure they weren't. We would replace the sugar in the jar with salt, put cling film over the toilet seats, take the labels off of the canned food, switch all of the records into the wrong sleeves and cassette tapes into the wrong cases, take batteries out of things, change the time on all the clocks and booby trap the cupboards so things would fall out as soon as the doors were opened. One year we unscrewed the waste from the kitchen sink so it flooded the kitchen when the taps were used - our mum didn't find that one very funny.

2. Do you generally like the month of April?
I love looking at the garden springing back into life, the lighter evenings and Easter Eggs. It's also my daughter's birthday in April and I love organising a special day for her.

3. Is there anything special you have planned for this month?
I've got a night out with a very dear friend. We haven't seen each other for around 10 months and I've missed her like crazy.

5. Anything else you want to talk about, feel free to say it here, always interested to hear about how people are doing
I'm okay, a bit stressed with work as we are so busy and half the staff seem to be off with covid. But it does mean lots of overtime which always helps with the bank balance.

 

[JMG]

Ok now my answers to the q's lol

1. Have you ever played an April Fools joke on someone? (You can elaborate on what it is too if you want but no pressure)
Yup, it was dumb though so rather not talk about it lol sorry.

2. Do you generally like the month of April?
It's ok I guess, usually quite a rainy month around here but that's fine as long as I'm inside and don't have to go out in it.

3. Is there anything special you have planned for this month?
Nothing yet other than celebrating my cat's bday in a couple weeks (on the 16th, she'll be 3) and hopefully seeing my sis for Easter.

4. If you don't like April, is there a month you like best/ fave month of the year?
Fave months are kinda tied between September and October cos it's still fairly warm, the leaves are changing colors and looking so beautiful, and I love the lighting the sun casts over things at that time of year.

5. Anything else you want to talk about, feel free to say it here, always interested to hear about how people are doing, what they are thinking and feeling, whatever you feel like talking about
Lots of things but as usual not very sure where to even begin. Feeling in some ways like I've outgrown (or am in the process of outgrowing anyway) certain things in my life and some of the ways I've been living my life up til now which is kinda terrifying. Feels like the missing element to make it so I can get to "the next stage" (whatever that might be, no idea on it really) of my life would involve having someone older than me to give a bit of unconditionally loving guidance, support and encouragement but seems the stress level of everyone in the world today is just too high to be able to find a person like that so guess I just have to try to somehow be that for myself. Hope I'm able to have the patience needed for it.

 

[JMG]

Thanks for replying @Sunspots

 

[JMG]

Some other funny/cute pix I found (yes, I'm a bit bored lol). They aren't April fools themed though in case there's some people who aren't a fan of the day. I'm kinda indifferent about it myself :p

 

[Holding my breath]

Happy April!!


1. Have you ever played an April Fools joke on someone? (You can elaborate on what it is too if you want but no pressure)
Not that I recall, but I remember the rhyme:
Pinch and a punch, the first day of the month, and no return.
Although the response was always, ‘A thump and a kick for being so quick’ 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️
I did have an April fool done on me today by my class. I knew they were whispering something but couldn’t work out what they were doing and then they all stood up and started singing Never Gonna Give You Up, by Rick Astley, so I was ‘Rick Rolled’ 🤣
It was actually funny and we had a good laugh about it.


2. Do you generally like the month of April?
Like that it starts to get lighter and warmer. Not much else.

3. Is there anything special you have planned for this month?
I get the Easter holidays off work so weather permitting I will get into the garden

4. If you don't like April, is there a month you like best/ fave month of the year?
Not that I can think of. Good and bad about all of them.

5. Anything else you want to talk about, feel free to say it here, always interested to hear about how people are doing, what they are thinking and feeling, whatever you feel like talking about
Not had a great week. Lots of sh. Been tired and mostly flat. Not overly looking forward to the next two weeks, next week, next day, next hour. Just one step at a time I guess.

Hope you guys are doing better. Group hug. Xx

 

[RCee]

Happy Friday !

Been going a tad overboard with my “partying” drinking lately. Been waking up hating the world. (Lol from drinking) haha so I am a bit off my normal morning self.
I for sure will get to the questions later. Just didn’t want you honk I’m ignoring the post

 

[cymbele]

Questions:

1. Have you ever played an April Fools joke on someone? (You can elaborate on what it is too if you want but no pressure)

Mostly work jokes: no one got hurt or things damaged but no one else would understand...I did substitute salt for sugar one year but Dad did not approve the early morning coffee that year...

2. Do you generally like the month of April?

I generally like it more as I get older but as someone said every month has its ups and downs.


3. Is there anything special you have planned for this month?

My friend from 100 miles away is coming to visit in a few weeks.
4. If you don't like April, is there a month you like best/ fave month of the year?
5. Anything else you want to talk about, feel free to say it here, always interested to hear about how people are doing, what they are thinking and feeling, whatever you feel like talking about
Taking a relaxing day off after my trip last weekend. Trying to take some time for crafting. So far it's been a relaxing day. I like traveling but then I need time to relax and get things done. I'm kind of wasting the time but in a good way. I have not been crafty lately but am excited to begin. I am making wooden coasters for a Christmas present (yes i know it's early but I need to make something) and woodburn a picture of a loon. My friend wants me to make a squirrel feeder which is pretty easy. Might as well get these projects done during mud season before I go into hiking season.

 

[Windhover]

Thank you @JMG for mentioning me, seabird. I am not a stealer of your sandwich, I am the kind that soars above the beach and waves.

Hugs and tasty treats to everyone. ….

1. Have you ever played an April Fools joke on someone? Yes.

2. Do you generally like the month of April?
It's okay. I like seeing the flowers.

3. Is there anything special you have planned for this month?
Yes. Taking anxious steps to move away. I’m also increasing my exercise as much as I can without over-use injuries.

4. If you don't like April, is there a month you like best/ fave month of the year?
Late August to Early October when in the north. Though, that can get wrecked by wildfire.

5. Anything else you want to talk about, feel free to say it here, always interested to hear about how people are doing, what they are thinking and feeling, whatever you feel like talking about
...
I can’t go on like I have been. Somehow I either must dredge up power to be myself for once or do the deed and leave life. The in-between place in which my brain has been dwelling is so filled up with detritus (good descriptive word) there’s no room to breathe. So, the other night maybe about 3 in the morning, actually, I fell asleep after a bout of insomnia. I dreamt that an enormous angel or some being like that was above me in the sky and sending joy and reassurance to the whole house. It was as if a sixth sense woke up and nourished my brain and nervous system. Now before anyone cracks a joke no it wasn’t that. lol
Other than that, I really need to sell some artwork. I need the money & the energy of being validated.

*waves

 

[dandelions]

hi @JMG why are you inviting me to such a silly event? first of April big deal! wait! am I forgetting something? 😱😁😻
hey, actually, thanks for the tag and café. do you know that today is the fifth anniversary of me landing on earth and joining SF? No kidding. it really is. the fun fact about it is that I didn't know it when i joined. then in September I felt the great need to benefit from this site and that is when I discovered I was already a member!! like nearly 6 months worth.

with 5 years I've really undergone change. today I think I'm much better for it - unless, of course it turns out to be some kind of elaborate April fools trick on me. but I'm happy for once in my life 😁.

the big trick I once played was on someone - a friend, and it backfired so I have become very cautious about this tricky holiday. don't overdo it. is the lesson I learned.

as a kid I did assorted funny things with little notice. I also tended to watch out for people trying to trick me!

yes I do like April. February is my favorite but the problem is that it's in winter. May and June and Sept and October are great too!!!

my plans for this month are to enjoy the fresh air in the park. finish healing my sciatica, and be delighted with the accomplishment I made in March. basically it a whole new ET. maybe I can even learn to socialize and be... dare I say?!?!?... more human! hopefully now I am.

see, I hope I can be proof that happiness is achievable even if one is certain at any moment that it's not. you can find your way and get there.

pause for a walk outside. first since sciatica hit. it worked. i feel great!

see you all again soon!
🌞🌞🌞

 

[Livelife]

More tags: @Road to Nowhere @Baywasp @Walker @Blue Star @cymbele @Lumos @FFurry @Livelife

this one got a giggle...thanks for the tag @JMG

 

[kdm]

@extraterrestrialone @Bergerac @Baywasp @seabird @mutt @4littlebear @SillyOldBear @MAC0 @Sarahbeanie @Lane

 

[kdm]

@extraterrestrialone not sure if its happy but congratz on surviving 5 years here @SF @Baywasp @RCee @DF2010 @AFlower @Witty⭐️Sarcasm ⭐️ @Optimistic Goatman @Bbear82

 

[Witty_Sarcasm]

1. Have you ever played an April Fools joke on someone? (You can elaborate on what it is too if you want but no pressure)
Not sure if I have, can't think of anything really epic.

2. Do you generally like the month of April?
Yes, because it's warmer.

3. Is there anything special you have planned for this month?
Nothing except hopefully something for Easter.

4. If you don't like April, is there a month you like best/ fave month of the year?
If I could pick, I like early summer best.

5. Anything else you want to talk about, feel free to say it here, always interested to hear about how people are doing, what they are thinking and feeling, whatever you feel like talking about
Hope everyone is doing well.

 

[RCee]

1. Have you ever played an April Fools joke on someone? (You can elaborate on what it is too if you want but no pressure)

Haha TONS. From simple small prank to ... maybe I went to far.......? 🤷🏻‍♀️
The silliest one as a kid that was easy to get away with was Saran Wrap on toilet!
People get PISSED but funny!!!

Haha growing up with older brothers and sisters is was eat or be eaten on daily basis.
Always gotta sleep with one eye open ESPECIALLY on april 1st! My niece Borthday is today as well.. poor girl!

2. Do you generally like the month of April?
N
Not especially

3. Is there anything special you have planned for this month?

Just to survive they the month
Oh looking forward to hopefully some me time! Partner is going to Berlin!


4. If you don't like April, is there a month you like best/ fave month of the year?

Ehh.... They all at about the same. Just some you spend more money than others
I just hate not being ready for the weather... any type

5. Anything else you want to talk about, feel free to say it here, always interested to hear about how people are doing, what they are thinking and feeling, whatever you feel like talking about

Ehhh I talk enough they the forums and on chat. Don’t think there is anything new going on that I already haven’t updated on last 24 hours ......

Here have some pictures of my pool

A picture I found the other day from an old student... no my name isn’t Mrs. Ruff
Lol... or is it lol 😂 gotta love kids