Things That make me happy and smile

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Norm

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I think we need to cheer ourselves up after all the things that irritate, some of mine are :-

1) Norman Clegg
2) my cat Minka
3) Being with my Nephews
4) The smell of the sea
5) Birds singing
6) Music that stirs the soul
7) A good book
8) The Summer Wine Forum
9) A spring time garden
10) Skiing

That's just for starters and I am smiling already any one else for cheering up ?? :) :) ;)
 
1)Phone calls to and from family.
2)Trawling the internet and losing all track if time.
3)Unexpected visits from my friends.
4)A DIY project turning out like it should ;)
5)Realizing it`s now sixteen years since I`ve had a drink :D :D
6)Driving on a sunny day with the radio blaring.
7)Car rallies
8)Finding bargains on Ebay.
9)Music.
10)Still hearing wonderful stories about my Dad long after he passed away.
 
Onyx (John) said:
1)Phone calls to and from family.
2)Trawling the internet and losing all track if time.
3)Unexpected visits from my friends.
4)A DIY project turning out like it should ;)
5)Realizing it`s now sixteen years since I`ve had a drink :D :D
6)Driving on a sunny day with the radio blaring.
7)Car rallies
8)Finding bargains on Ebay.
9)Music.
10)Still hearing wonderful stories about my Dad long after he passed away.
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I am proud of you about not drinking. It is hard for someone to realize they have a problem. My dad was a great man but he couldn't let go of it and it took him away mentally and physically. So I say again Great Job!!! :D
 
1. Hanging out with my daughters, Ashley 19 and Rachel 12---well most of the time.. ;)
2. Watching an old movie on TV
3. Summerwine Forum - feel like you are all friends.
4. My faith.
5. Family Reunions
6. tomatoes
7. pasta and cheese
9. ping pong
10. LOTSW of course
11. a game called "corn hole"
12. swimming...not so fast anymore. .... ::)
 
Watching the start of new eras in Summer Wine- as I watch one epsisode of Summer Wine daily from Blamire to Hobbo I take joy in observing the start of each era- Seeing Foggy's debut, the Seymour, then Foggy's return, and then Truly.

Not to mention I enjoy seeing the start of secondary characters, such as Wesley, Barry, Billy, Entwhistle, and Smiler (and even Tom). Yesterday, Jaws was on and it was great to see Eli for the first time in a while (sorry Susan).

Seeing the debut of these guys means I will get to enjoy their escapades for some time.
 
So many. Really, so many. Especially:-

God. He must have a belting sense of humour, even if I sometimes get in the way.
You guys. This forum is outstanding.
Peter Sallis. Beautiful man with a great talent.
The Beatles.
The view from my back garden.
My family. Random bunch, but I like them.
Cooking.
Ivy and Sid. Genius writing.
 
bwingate said:
Onyx (John) said:
1)Phone calls to and from family.
2)Trawling the internet and losing all track if time.
3)Unexpected visits from my friends.
4)A DIY project turning out like it should ;)
5)Realizing it`s now sixteen years since I`ve had a drink :D :D
6)Driving on a sunny day with the radio blaring.
7)Car rallies
8)Finding bargains on Ebay.
9)Music.
10)Still hearing wonderful stories about my Dad long after he passed away.
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I am proud of you about not drinking. It is hard for someone to realize they have a problem. My dad was a great man but he couldn't let go of it and it took him away mentally and physically. So I say again Great Job!!! :D
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Thank you Beth, sorry to hear about your Dad. We have a temperance organization here in Ireland known as the Pioneer Association of which nearly all my family were and still are members. Then I came along and broke that mould good and proper! But anyway I`ve managed to come out the other end relatively unscathed. I`m not a particularly religious man but certainly someone was looking after me during that dark period in my life ;)
 
Oh dear me.......
Talking on the phone to my dirty stoppout Daughter (at Uni)
My classical music (thanks to my new hearing aids).
Just sitting, looking out my window (see piccy below)
Of course, watching my favourite comedies
Remembering I have not smoked a ciggy since May 2011
Coming up with a real good design for a website...
Stripping down and re-assembling old computers and seeing them actually work.
Sitting down to a Sunday roast with the Family with NO interruptions.
Oh blast, thats only eight, there must be more......

Just took this picture for the occasion.
 
cornishman said:
Oh dear me.......
Talking on the phone to my dirty stoppout Daughter (at Uni)
My classical music (thanks to my new hearing aids).
Just sitting, looking out my window (see piccy below)
Of course, watching my favourite comedies
Remembering I have not smoked a ciggy since May 2011
Coming up with a real good design for a website...
Stripping down and re-assembling old computers and seeing them actually work.
Sitting down to a Sunday roast with the Family with NO interruptions.
Oh blast, thats only eight, there must be more......

Just took this picture for the occasion.
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Is that a working railway in the distance
 
The way that my youngest granddaughter (she's 4)gives a real firm no! when her daddy says "have you a kiss for grandad?" Then she sneaks back and gives me a quick peck before she dashes to the car. ;D ;D
 
I like this thread, a happy one, so here's mine.

My boys being happy
coffee and cake with my chicksters having a laugh
carry on films on a wet sunday with some chocolate
losw of course
marty making me cheese on toast with the word love imprinted in the middle ( he did that today)
a weekend in a hotel
chocolate
cross stitch
freshly cut hair
new underwear
clean sheets

well done onyx
 
Ok I will try one

My Nephews
My Girlfriend Emma
Last of the summer wine
Leeds united
Cups of tea
Beer
Mowing the lawn
Work.(most of the time)
Cricket
Being I good health
Yorkshire
Living in Kent.
 
I forgive you Cod ;D ;D

John I admire you greatly I'd seen first hand what drink can do to family's well done ;)

What makes me smile.
My 6 beautiful grandchildren Jessica 13 Rachael 12 Daisy 7 William 4 George 4 Taffy ( Dexter) 3.
Summer Wine.
The sound of the sea.
Driving with music full blast singing my heart out.
Driving off at the traffic lights leaving a boy racer looking dazed and confused.
George in the mornings ( My laptop is full of tea stains)
My dad ( most days)
My English/Maths teacher ( He had way more hair before he started teaching me!)
And some days just being alive ;D ;D

Plus of cause you lot ;D ;D
 
I have to add this. I took my daughters and their friends on a short weekend vacation (excuse me holiday ;)) this weekend. My oldest is going back to Purdue University and my 12 year old is will be heading back to school soon so it was a bit of a bittersweet celebration. I took them to a waterpark called Holiday World. We had such a good time but my favorite moment was when we were all in a "wave pool" which simiates the waves from a ocean with small breaks inbetween. During one of those breaks they happened to play some of the old 1970's classic rock so I attempted to dance in the water. My oldest daughter, Ashley followed my lead while my youngest, Rachel, tried to ignore us. The others that were with us joined in and we started dancing in a circle and each of us took turns dancing in the middle of this circle. We started laughing so hard that even Rachel and friend joined in and we realized that others were watching us and smiling. It was a great moment!!! I love being spontaneous much like the men characters in LOTSW. I guess that is why I like this show so much. ;D :D
 
Good thread for sure.

Mine....
The first cool morning in the fall in Florida, ahhhh
Driving in the mountains in my home town as my wife white knuckles the dash ::)
Surprising my kids with.....
Watching Compo being hit with the brush/purse/tray...
Seeing old friends and family.
Being on this forum.
Sitting in front of our café and eating.
Breaking the rules ;D
Making nothing into something.
 
My 3 nieces and my nephew
magazines(mostly British ones, and I truly know when most are coming out, my faves right now are The Simple Things and Coast)
a triple grande non-fat latte!
my nook
a beautiful sunrise
water-ponds, lakes, etc.
last of the summer wine
my dad
;D
Books
 
When I have the chance to be creative (painting, model making)

Good comedy

My jazz record collection

Just being able to sit in my small garden at the back of Barmpot Towers and be at peace with the world

many more when I come to think of it ...
 
I have to add:

1. reading a good book
2. love to draw
3. watching nature..walking through the woods
4. love to snorkel (only did it once but loved it)
5. love to go to flea markets
This made me think of something I would love to do. I have always wanted to buy a metal detector and go exploring. That must sound a bit foolish but I always thought it would be great fun to find a treasure. ;D
 
maltrab said:
cornishman said:
Oh dear me.......
Talking on the phone to my dirty stoppout Daughter (at Uni)
My classical music (thanks to my new hearing aids).
Just sitting, looking out my window (see piccy below)
Of course, watching my favourite comedies
Remembering I have not smoked a ciggy since May 2011
Coming up with a real good design for a website...
Stripping down and re-assembling old computers and seeing them actually work.
Sitting down to a Sunday roast with the Family with NO interruptions.
Oh blast, thats only eight, there must be more......

Just took this picture for the occasion.
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Is that a working railway in the distance
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That is an absolutely beautiful view!! it looks like a painting instead of a camera shot. That would inspire me every day!! By the way, congrats on giving up the ciggys!!
 
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