Chortle Chook Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 As an antidote to 'room 101' what are 'some of your favourite things? Here are some of mine: A real 'cock a doodle doo' cock crow my greyhounds' greeting when I come down in the morning my saluki's soft ears the way my little Poland screws up her eyes when it is face washing time the little baby noises my white frizzle makes shortbread biscuits fingerless gloves Middle Eastern food shopping with my sister giving out the mealworms for elevenses watching my dogs play in the river a frosty, early morning good cakes with not too much icing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfer_chicken Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Walking through dry leaves in Autumn or fresh, crunchy snow in Winter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 oooh, what a lovely idea waking up early in a morning, knowing that I dont have to be anywhere/do anything piper kits tummy(its curly ) hugs reading a good book crossing the finish line when im running (or plodding) im sure ill be back with more cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 cuddles and been told " I love you" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Cuppa tea in morning bed at weekend - no work yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 The way a cat's head just fits into the palm of your hand as you stroke it Clean sheets and being in my own bed Christmas decorations, especially lights Gin and tonic with a slice of lime on a Friday evening, when the week is behind me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 My girls,my husband,my home Cats,especially the way they look at you like they can see your soul. Cross shoes,glittery scarves & babydoll tops Driving. I love to drive. Eggs & Bacon on a Sunday morning,with the papers. My phone ,my computer,my Kindle & books Make up. I adore make up & pretty things Freezing cold ,brightly sunny autumn days Fresh lemony smells Hot air balloons,Rainbows ,snow & Frost Glitter & sparkle stuff Heinz Tomato Ketchup.....can't eat a meal without it Shopping People. I love people watching & find it fascinating Sunny, warm peaceful days that end with pink wine in the garden & supper outdoors David Gandy,Sean Bean,Owen Wilson,Anthony Kiedis & Tim Minchin Good tv comedy & drama. House,Downtown,Big Bang etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 What a lovely idea! Dogs noses cats who wind themselves around you,purring My DS my DD Fresh lemon drizzle cake Time with friends, away from distractions. cant think of any more at the mo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 brilliant idea..... OH & ES MS YS crisp fresh mornings walking in the wind by the sea G&T with toast when we get back at 2am following a gig that safe feeling you get when being kissed and cuddled by OH siting at the top of the garden with bottle of wine, in the mist, when everything is dripping with moisture (no rain) the sounds are dead and you can't see the house...true solitude,,except OH..and cows in the field behind us... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Oh for cows in the field behind me the chooks chirping quietly to me in the morning my cat sat beside me on the arm of my chair the smell of my OH (most of the time ) sniffing and stroking a quilt or unused fabric being made to splurt coffee after reading some of the posts on here a day out with my friends getting a thank you at work those simple moments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 What a lovely idea! Dogs flinging themselves about on the beach and in the sea Dogs lying exhausted in front of the fire after above Small children getting in bed in the morning for cuddles Morning sunlight streaming into the house Cuddles Horse's velvet noses Waking up in a tent A warm fresh laid egg held against my cheek Gadgets (ipod, kindle etc) Light shining through coloured glass Playing my clarinet in our music group - especially when it all comes together and we actually sound good! Doing crafty stuff Sitting around a campfire, with friends and drinking wine. I'm sure there are more but I need to go and get dressed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 So many lovely things posted on here already - here are few of my favourite things. Long walks with the dog, watching her run around like a loon Watching the chooks do their funny things Hot chocolate after a walk on a chilly day Homemade elderflower cordial Spending time with family and my close friends Being out in the countryside on horseback - makes you forget about anything else, bliss Good, old fashioned comedy like Jeeves and Wooster or Only Fools and Horses A new handbag Home grown veg ...and lots more I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Family and friends Teapigs tea (have become a bit of an addict at the moment!) Snuggly fleecy dressing gowns Hugs Sure there are loads more but that will do for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Waking up with the cat purring on my chest The way the dogs greet me when I come in the door Rosie's hugs and laughter Summer The scent of roses with the dew on them Freshly baked bread Home cooked, local christmas lunch Kissing kittens' ears Puppy licks The way the dogs go demented on the beach getting back into bed on a Sunday morning after walking the dogs first thing Baking with Rosie and her friends. A warm, damp egg laid into my hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margalot Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 DH, even now after 24 years I still love it when he pulls up on the drive and I know he's home My DD and DS My little dogs greetings in the morning she only bothers getting out of her basket if its me! anyone else she stays put The way my chooks greet me if they see me (I know its only food really, but I still love it) The smell of a newly opened coffee jar Sunday mornings with the paper and a coffee in bed Friday evenings when we have the whole weekend ahead arriving on holiday after the stress of getting to the airport and flying the log burner on all cosy in my jimjams and a good tv programme the smell of bonfires going out for a curry a walnut whip eaten from the bottom upwards fitflops (my poorly ankles just couldnt live without them) a roast dinner when someone else has done all the cooking! sometimes I cannot face it after spending all the time cooking it waking up at 5am and realising you dont have to get up until 6.50! listening to the rain when you are cosy indoors the magic of snow falling brass bands playing Christmas carols the Salvation Army always reduce me to tears in town at Christmas I dont know why being pregnant - (way back)I loved every minute of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 My DH I am another one who grins like an idiot as soon as I see him when we are meeting somewhere after 19 years we still laugh and enjoy each others company My 3 teenagers, on the whole we are a close family who have fun together. My daft moggies, they are very different, I love the way Scamp talks to me and sometimes shouts when she wants something, and I love the way Ziggy weaves her way around me and head butts me purring loudly, it took 3 years to get to this stage and it is lovely. Watching the excitement of the hens at corn and mealworm time. Sunny morning when you don't mind getting out of bed. Compliments when you least expect them. The changing seasons. Winter Sunday afternoons sitting by the fire, reading, knitting or just chatting with my family. The first warm day of spring. Summer by the sea. Crisp autumn walks. The first cup of tea of the day. A fresh clean bed. The relief on my child's face when they come back from an exam that went well. Music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted November 25, 2011 Author Share Posted November 25, 2011 "The changing seasons" is a big one for me too. I'd hate to live somewhere without seasons, no matter how warm and balmy. Another is the British sun - especially in autumn. It's just so gold and perfect . . . and it's there today where I am . Oh and the light in Scotland. It's hard to describe, but it is so beautiful the way it seems to hang there, pure and fresh. It's totally different from down here in SE England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Can I add to mine? My bed with freshly laundered and ironed white cotton linen *sighs* The Boy when he surprises me... last Sunday he took me on a mystery tour and I ended up sitting in the pilot's seat of a Vulcan Bomber! How cool was that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Gosh far too many to list but here are some Cuddles from my boys snuggling up with a fire in the stove when it's cold outside A G&T on a Friday - symbolically the start of the w/e Rowing on the river when we're the only boat out That stretch cats do when they want to be stroked the first daffodils of spring snowfall cup of tea & biscuit in bed on a sat if it's a day I can just stop in bed paddling in the sea walking on the beach on a stormy day the smell of baking getting into bed with fresh bedding smell of bonfires fireworks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Top of list has to be my husband who I love being around. Freshly made bed. New socks Exercise followed by shower. A glass of sherry while I'm cooking evening meal. Guilty music pleasures -- In the Ghetto, Elvis Bitter fingers, Elton War Pigs, Black Sabbath keep these under your collective hat please. Dark evenings, I love them Collecting vegetables & eggs from the garden The kindness of strangers on this forum Looking inside poppies on a hot day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 A glass of sherry while I'm cooking evening meal. Oh yes - this should have been on my list too. ice cold,bone dry sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Lying in bed last night . . . no it's not rude . . . I suddenly remembered this thread. I was snuggled down in the warm and the window was open and now and then I had a little breeze blow across my face. I just love those moments. Another one is when I'm driving along at this time of year and the car in front stirs up the leaves so they look like they are dancing all over the road - can't help smiling (and then have a Paola moment - wheeeeeeeeee). Seeing frosty feathers on the car even though it means I'll have to s"Ooops, word censored!"e it all off to use it. Glowing sunsets Meteor showers and just seeing the close bright planets and the full moon when it's low in the sky. Watching bumble bees going down holes in the garden. Once you start you just can't stop. Makes you think that all the bad things are so outnumbered by the good ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Cornish pasty, with a hot cup of tea....mmmmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 Just thought of another one, inspired by Valkyrie's stired up leaves while driving. Mine is for driving along a country road in May when the roadsides are all coverd in cow parsley. It's magical and holds so much promise for the summer to come. It just fills me with contented, feel good, joy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Lovely thread! It's always good to count your blessings! The way our 6 month old smiles up at me and giggles. The sound of the key in the door when OH arrives home Chooks bottoms in the air as they scratch and peck their way through the borders Smell of a nice dinner cooking in the oven. Smell of cakes baking!!! Clean bed And another vote for the changing seasons - I love them all! The dry leaves at the moment are lovely to kick through! Snuggling up with OH on the sofa in the evening, with a glass of wine and something good on the box. I am sure there are many more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...