Every Day Things That Make You Happy

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Just to balance the forum 

 GrahamD 04 Sep 2018
In reply to Phantom Disliker:

A good firm shit in the morning.  Preferably after I've got out of bed and had time to make a cuppa.

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 MG 04 Sep 2018
In reply to Phantom Disliker:

Ducks

 krikoman 04 Sep 2018
In reply to Phantom Disliker:

Too many to list,

My daughter

The Canadian Geese which fly over at about 6am and back around 8pm.

Sunshine or the smell of rain.

Tea and a poo, are close seconds though.

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 Cú Chullain 04 Sep 2018
In reply to GrahamD:

Don't forget the all important 'drawing of an ace' as well.

In reply to Cú Chullain:

Had to google that. Thanks for that.

 plyometrics 04 Sep 2018
In reply to Phantom Disliker:

My wife, cat and where I live. 

A dog on a quad bike comes a close second. 

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 JMarkW 04 Sep 2018
In reply to Phantom Disliker:

gangs of starlings roaming leeds city centre

 wintertree 04 Sep 2018
In reply to Cú Chullain:

> Don't forget the all important 'drawing of an ace' as well.

Such a rare miracle I like to announce it to my coworkers or my family.  Then again my old office had a Bristol scale tally chart in it.  Every few months someone would skulk in and chalk up a 7.

 JMarkW 04 Sep 2018
In reply to Cú Chullain:

> Don't forget the all important 'drawing of an ace' as well.

Alpine Glory Wipe

In reply to Phantom Disliker:

When I see a goldfinch on my birdfeeder. My favourite British bird.

In reply to Phantom Disliker:

Cycling past queues of stationary cars on my commute everyday.

 Iamgregp 04 Sep 2018
In reply to Phantom Disliker:

People who know to write "Should have" or "Should've" instead of "Should of"

 plyometrics 04 Sep 2018
In reply to Iamgregp:

Excellent cross pollination.

 illepo 04 Sep 2018
In reply to Phantom Disliker:

- my normally grumpy (not a morning person) SO wanting a kiss and cuddle in the morning before I go to work.

- the sensations of a warm wind while cycling after a shower

 MonkeyPuzzle 04 Sep 2018
In reply to Phantom Disliker:

Watching corvids misbehave. Magpies, jackdaws, rooks, whatever, they're great entertainment.

Coffee.

People smiling to themselves when they think no one's watching.

Smiling to myself when no one's watching.

 

 

 Hat Dude 04 Sep 2018
In reply to krikoman:

> Tea and a poo, are close seconds though.

I prefer a Digestive or Ginger Nut with mine

 wercat 04 Sep 2018
In reply to Phantom Disliker:

seeing the blackbird of the house coming in and emitting a "feed me chirp" while looking expectantly for a grape.

 GrahamD 04 Sep 2018
In reply to Cú Chullain:

> Don't forget the all important 'drawing of an ace' as well.

Ah yes, the clean break ! joy

In reply to wercat & MonkeyPuzzle:

It's cheering that you can take pleasure in corvids but personally speaking, they give me the creeps!

In reply to Phantom Disliker:

Checking my house valuation on Zoopla each morning

Tying the full poo bag on the branch without being spotted 

Looking down at other drivers from my elevated 4x4 whilst barely noticing bumping up the curb outside the school gates

listening to music really loudly on my headphones when on public transport

Instagramming and facebooking my latest luxury purchases and Dubai holidays

 

in all seriousness and rather inexplicably, looking at my lawn just after i have mowed it

 Andy Hardy 04 Sep 2018
In reply to Phantom Disliker:

Dogs bigger than chihuahuas

 Toerag 04 Sep 2018
In reply to Phantom Disliker:

Picking a good bogey.

mick taylor 04 Sep 2018
In reply to Phantom Disliker:

Treating myself to chips, pudding, peas and gravy with a buttered barm for lunch (and a can of D and B).

 kathrync 04 Sep 2018
In reply to Phantom Disliker:

Watching the Jackdaws in the garden

Homegrown vegetables

A good book and a glass of wine in the bath

Pretty data

Mountains

In reply to Bjartur i Sumarhus:

 

> in all seriousness and rather inexplicably, looking at my lawn just after i have mowed it

Im with you

 wercat 04 Sep 2018
In reply to Phantom Disliker:

I thought Blackbirds were thrush family

 peppermill 04 Sep 2018
In reply to Phantom Disliker:

Not every day but going to work in the morning.

New socks

Clean, ironed scrubs for work.

The cats on my street all congregating in the same front garden every evening and all being best pals.

Not having a hangover after a few too many pints after work and feeling like I've 'Got away with it' 

Post edited at 17:51
In reply to wercat:

I defer to your ornithological expertise!

 Tony Jones 04 Sep 2018
In reply to MonkeyPuzzle:

I'm not so fond of magpies; and jackdaws, well they're just a kind of gum-chewing delinquent bird that would hang around bus stops and scratch their initials on the glass. Ravens however are the most noble and fun loving of all corvids, see them flying upside down just because they can and you'll have a spring in your step all day. (Choughs are cool too.) 

What else has made me happy today? Finding out what 'drawing an ace' means!

 climber34neil 04 Sep 2018
In reply to Phantom Disliker:

Unicorns

 Flinticus 04 Sep 2018
In reply to illepo:

> - the sensations of a warm wind while cycling after a shower

The negative of mine: a crisp cold breeze cycling home from the climbing centre

First coffee of the day

My dog

Stupid dancing (me or my wife)

Throwing a perfect ball for my dog and her catching it with a fluid well timed jump.

 

 MonkeyPuzzle 04 Sep 2018
In reply to Tony Jones:

> I'm not so fond of magpies; and jackdaws, well they're just a kind of gum-chewing delinquent bird that would hang around bus stops and scratch their initials on the glass.

That's exactly what I love about them.

> Ravens however are the most noble and fun loving of all corvids, see them flying upside down just because they can and you'll have a spring in your step all day. (Choughs are cool too.) 

That sounds brilliant.

 

 john arran 04 Sep 2018
In reply to Phantom Disliker:

The beaming glow of my daughter's face when she found she was able to whistle for the first time ever this afternoon.

 Dave the Rave 04 Sep 2018
In reply to john arran:

A wafted fart in clean bedding after a curry and a beer.

 john arran 04 Sep 2018
In reply to Dave the Rave:

I'm loving the contrast

 profitofdoom 04 Sep 2018
In reply to Phantom Disliker:

Buttered crumpets

Cup of coffee in bed

Llanberis Pass

5-star hotels when someone else is paying

 Bobling 04 Sep 2018
In reply to Phantom Disliker:

Seeing a kingfisher on the river on my way too/from work.  Only happens occasionally but always magic.

Getting into bed at the end of a long day for five minutes with a book before I zonk out.

Stealing into my kids' bedrooms on my way to bed and giving them a kiss goodnight, particularly when they are asleep on their backs with their arms above their heads in the surrender position.

 Tom Valentine 04 Sep 2018
In reply to Bobling:

Telling my grand-daughter that, sorry, I can't fix her torch and hearing her say:

"It's OK grandad, my daddy will do it for me...)

 Steve Perry 04 Sep 2018
In reply to Phantom Disliker:

Being at sea and watching gannets dive like arrows. I can never get bored of that.

Sneaking out of work to climb and going back, with no one non the wiser

 

 Rob 05 Sep 2018
In reply to Phantom Disliker:

Taking my newly acquired Leonberger out for his morning walk.

 Clarence 05 Sep 2018
In reply to Phantom Disliker:

Cool sunny mornings, great for kata practice in the garden before work.

Finding a plum that has escaped the wasps and birds on my trees.

Ken Bruce on Radio 2, classic comedy on Radio 4 Extra.

Writing with a fountain pen.

Courteous drivers.

Pub dogs.

 subtle 05 Sep 2018
In reply to Phantom Disliker:

Scones.

 Xharlie 05 Sep 2018
In reply to Iamgregp:

> People who know to write "Should have" or "Should've" instead of "Should of"

A close relative: every time someone correctly uses the word "whom."

 profitofdoom 05 Sep 2018
In reply to Xharlie:

> A close relative: every time someone correctly uses the word "whom."

Whom do you know whom does not do that?

 RX-78 05 Sep 2018
In reply to Phantom Disliker:

Logging off and shutting down my work laptop.

Hitting snooze on the alarm.

Teenage daughter morning hugs.

 

 Timmd 05 Sep 2018
In reply to Phantom Disliker:

Couples happily in love, where one of them can't believe their luck. 

Sunny days. 

The 'crunch' sound in my head when biting into a crisp apple. 

Cycling down hills with 'a neutral mind' and nothing to think about.

Gently annoying my Dad.  

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 FactorXXX 05 Sep 2018
In reply to Timmd:

> Couples happily in love, where one of them can't believe their luck. 

Wonder what the other one thinks?

> Sunny days. 

Soon be winter.

> The 'crunch' sound in my head when biting into a crisp apple. 

Sounds like you've got a loose filling.

> Gently annoying my Dad.  

He hates you when you do that.

> Cycling down hills with 'a neutral mind' with nothing to think about...

Bloody cyclists not paying attention...

 

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 El Pato 05 Sep 2018
In reply to Phantom Disliker:

Tea. 

Mountains, particularly if covered in snow. 

A healthy dram of a nice smokey single malt after dinner. 

More tea. 

Computer games. 

Being alone.

The incredible (but disappointingly infrequent) moments when all the data just sort of fall into place and make sense, and you realise you've just discovered something totally new that no-one has ever seen before.

Did I mention tea?... 

 Queenie 05 Sep 2018
In reply to Phantom Disliker:

Suddenly becoming aware of being 'in the zone' while out canicrossing...when it's all flowing well in beautiful surroundings 

The flock of long tailed tits paying a rare garden visit.

Watching my 3 dogs gnawing on their bones.

 nufkin 07 Sep 2018
In reply to Phantom Disliker:

Kicking through a stretch of autumn leaves

 wercat 07 Sep 2018
In reply to Phantom Disliker:

blackbirds never give me the creeps, too nice to learn how they live their lives except for the reality that it is quite tough

and that they know nothing about respecting other people's berries and fruit

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 mrphilipoldham 07 Sep 2018
In reply to wercat:

Or worms.

I’ve been rebuilding the tiers in our garden this summer which has meant a fair bit of earth has been moved. The blackbird nesting in the bush in the front garden would fly up and over the roof, sit and watch me, then swoop down and steal the worms in the freshly turned soil. Even the two large dogs didn’t put him off, he happily hopped around the garden just a couple of feet away from us three. Magical.

 bouldery bits 07 Sep 2018
In reply to Phantom Disliker:

coming home and taking my work clothes off.

 Alyson 07 Sep 2018
In reply to Phantom Disliker:

Daily conversations with my 10 month old daughter, who knows few words but uses them to great effect.

Her: (pointing at something I've placed firmly out of reach, eg 10 inch carving knife) "That!"

Me: "No. Not that."

Her: (looking at me sternly) "Yes."

Removed User 07 Sep 2018
In reply to Bjartur i Sumarhus:

Your the 1st cretin ive come across who admits hanging up bags of  dog poo.

If I caught you it would be over your head to take home with you.

Sorry for the downer folks but my lovely lane is covered in bags of dog crap, they even put it in pink bags f f s  

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Removed User 08 Sep 2018
In reply to Steve Perry:

Even better when your under them with a lung

 Alyson 08 Sep 2018
In reply to Removed Usercapoap:

A winky face like this is generally used to indicate a joke! The poster was listing some annoyances off the other thread.

 peppermill 08 Sep 2018
In reply to Removed Usercapoap:

Fairly clear from the post it's a piss take.

Removed User 08 Sep 2018
In reply to peppermill:

If it is I apologise but I can't see Winky face, what's it look like? just asking for the future. 

 Tringa 08 Sep 2018
In reply to Phantom Disliker:

The seasons - how dull must it be to live somewhere where the day length is about the same all the year.

The UK countryside - such diversity in a relatively small area.

Wildlife.

Agree with the comment above about the corvids. Great group of birds. A few years ago I saw a raven from the Beinn Eighe ridge. There wasn't another bird anywhere to be seen and this bird just flipped over, flapped a few times upside down and tumbled around, then flipped back over and continued on its way - great to see.

 

Dave


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