buffie Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 As an antidote to life and how it can be some times, how about another of our good old 'things that make us happy' threads. Focus on the good and the bad just isn't so bad Here's some of the things that make me happy right now: A child checking my honesty box and telling me there was money to collect Being able to have an honesty box outside my house A new neighbour, over the field, has 2 new hens and she keeps chatting to them and sitting with them, I'm not alone It's Tuesday, the weekend is nearer Our postman always makes a real effort to find me if I have a parcel, even coming back if he sees me come home Tulip had a prolapse this morning but she's now fine and we have turned our culvert into an extra chicken area Buffie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 It's St Swithin's Day and the sun is shining!! That is good!! Making bread and watching the dough rise in the bowl always makes me happy . The Goldfinches have returned to the garden again! Yay!! Beautiful birds who used to visit us regularly but disappeared last year have come back and have brough their young along . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Oooh, good thread Buffs! Taking the boys for a walk through a meadow full of long grass and showing them buttercups and clovers and butterflies (we did that this morning - lovely!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisa33 Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Having an impromptu BBQ when there a surprise day of sunshine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Seeing a line full of washing billowing in the sunshine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Love both of those happy things, Lisa and Snowy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Our postman always makes a real effort to find me if I have a parcel, even coming back if he sees me come home You must have the same postman as me Buffie....an absolute star. That is a heck of a round.....no wonder he is so slim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Stepping into the garden and taking in a good lung full of fresh air My baby smiling at me Receiving an unexpected letter or card in the post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Walking by the sea Collecting eggs from my girls Taking Cookie for a walk Having my cats come for a cuddle Getting lots of cuddles from my 10 year old son at the weekend without having to ask for a one!! And him saying thank you for a lovely weekend (caravan by the sea - I'm obsessed by the sea) Having a full house - daughter back from uni, no 1 son tired from working and husband back from working away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Great thread Buffster! Where to start.... The smell of the bread baking in the kitchen The noise of the chooks clucking quietly in the garden Laundry smelling great on the line Hugs from Rosie Being looked after by Phil All those lovely cards and flowers from my friends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachel19 Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Chocolate Shopping for clothes Going on holiday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 The look on Little Miss Webmuppets face when her sailing instructor told her that she had passed her level two kids sailing certificate (last Sunday), I knew how hard she had worked to get it and the look of relief on her little face was a picture. Whizzing along in our Topper dinghy When the OH and LMW declare that dinner was very yummy Chocolate Getting a smiley face sticker for my piano playing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazpachodragon Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 sounds superficial, but having dyed my hair yesterday, it's all swooshy today. getting post which isn't a bill. my dog doing little woofs in her sleep. the weather being nice enough to go and tackle the end of the garden so we can have a looksies at where the chickens are going to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 The look on Little Miss Webmuppets face when her sailing instructor told her that she had passed her level two kids sailing certificate (last Sunday), I knew how hard she had worked to get it and the look of relief on her little face was a picture. Congratulations LMW!! What a star . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 DD having a lovely time next door where they have a bouncy castle. My Doctor being wonderful this morning when i went to ask for a referal to the Hypermobility clinic in London. Going charity shopping, which we have planned for tomorrow, we can never pass a charity shop Watching the chooks enjoying the sunshine. OH working from home 4 out of 5 days so he can care for me more, he is simply a star. Whizzing around on my mobility scooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Well done, LMW . Going on holiday next week The rain's stopped YS having fun with his cousin who's staying with us School holidays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Rabbit Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 knowing my sister is coming to stay next week knowing that this week will end! having my yd off 'sick' this morning so I could do my usual chores with a little companion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 And here is a picture of LMW afloat on Sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Brilliant photo . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 my lovely hubbie my family seeing my dad getting better my friends my chickens and my budgie fresh air and sunshine being spontaneous discovering new places visiting lovely chicken friends camping in our campervan other campervan owners waving to us on the road meeting new people having impromtou chats with strangers the kindness of strangers smiling at strangers and receiving a smile back harvesting fruit and veg from our garden writing and reading my blog writing and reading poetry a good book a nice glass of wine a bar of milk chocolate with hazlenuts in seeing Billy Joel on The South Bank Show recently!!!!!!! listening to music being able to play a little music visiting museums, galleries, stately homes etc a good show at the theatre hedgerow foraging cooking lots of little things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 You are one happy person, Poet . (Glad to see the one about your Dad, I often wonder how he is!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 You are one happy person, Poet . (Glad to see the one about your Dad, I often wonder how he is!) I try to be I always think of "Desiderata" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desiderata and the line "Strive to be happy..." It's a wonderful poem and I take great inspiration from it. xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Lovely thread - you are a little ray of sunshine for us Buffie The smell of coffee when you open a new jar The ocean - the smell & the sound of it - I love it Finding that you fit into a long discarded pair of jeans again My family & my animals (especially Chilli,who I adore) Remembering its your 20th wedding anniversary tomorrow ,& recalling your wedding day Making a proper home cooked meal,& everyone enjoying it Getting the washing dry on the line - it smells so much better Nice red wine Open fires Dime bars Driving my little Panda & rocking out to the Chili Peppers at the same time Anthony Kiedis' chest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutrix Farmers Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 The one thing guaranteed to make me happy is a voluntary cuddle from my 13 year old Son. Other things - warm eggs from the nest fresh coffee frying onions Days Out with OH and Son camping (not quite so much when it rains though!!) walking in the Lake District and saying hello to everyone I pass paddling in cool water on a hot day a proper fire on a cold day spontaneous conversation with a complete stranger in a shop/cafe/anywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 15, 2008 Share Posted July 15, 2008 Unexpected text from YS (not the most communicative of individuals) who is in Amsterdam to say he is having a good time and his hotel is "gr8" . With apologies for the text speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
