BS: What made you happy today

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: SINSULL
Date: 29 May 08 - 08:17 PM

Maxwell has been a classic of good looks, sweet temperament and all a dog should be. How sad. I am sorry Becca and Deb.
Mary

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 29 May 08 - 04:47 PM

Jacqui -- glad the snake visit went well -- I have to say, of all Mim's pets, these appear to be the least trouble....wish I had been here to visit.

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: Mrs.Duck
Date: 29 May 08 - 01:42 PM

Lovely sunny day so the family including new pup went for a long walk in the forest. The best things in life really are free!

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: rock chick
Date: 29 May 08 - 10:59 AM

I know exactly what that feels like, we lost our dog just before Christmas last year, he was just a month over 17, and we had had him since he was a few weeks old. It's hard, very hard.

rc x

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: Becca72
Date: 29 May 08 - 10:32 AM

Today is a mixed day...sadness almost cancels out happiness. My cousin is going in for an ultrasound this morning to see if today is the day that we get to meet her 2nd child..a BOY, which is a rarity in my family.

BUT, my sister called last night to say that the end is near for their 17 year old pug, Maxwell, who has been like my own dog over the years. The vet is coming round on Tuesday for the 'final visit'. I am completely and utterly heartbroken.

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: rock chick
Date: 29 May 08 - 10:22 AM

Well I live in Scotland now 470 miles away BUT there will be lots of visits and baby shopping.... can't wait to 'spoil' mum and baby both. ;-))

Thought it may have been twins as she was being so ill, as I had twin daughters on the 3td pregnancy and was the same, but nop just the one, which is still wonderful.


rc

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: jacqui.c
Date: 29 May 08 - 09:49 AM

rc - trust me, you are in for some of the best times ever. Grandbabies are an absolute joy!

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: rock chick
Date: 29 May 08 - 09:33 AM

Had a call from my eldest daughter, who is 10 weeks pregnant, poor love is suffering morning sickness all day every day, she has lost a lot of weight, BUT the call was to tell me the hospital are not worried and that the scan showed all is well with the baby. She is sending me, by email, some scanned pictures they gave her of the baby. ;^))) My first grandchild :^)))

rc

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: SINSULL
Date: 29 May 08 - 08:21 AM

Finally got all the emails out to the performers for our August 2 affair. All are still planning on attending. Flyers and posters are under way. Website is about to go active.
What have I forgotten?


I am so excited. I feel like a kid with a new toy.

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: SINSULL
Date: 29 May 08 - 08:16 AM

Someone left a Gag It Pink flamingo on my front lawn yesterday. Her accomplice gave her away. "Nanny did it! I saw her!"
I smiled. Revenge is a dish best served cold.

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: jacqui.c
Date: 29 May 08 - 07:07 AM

Yesterday Lewis discovered that snakes are wonderful creatures and that he would like one of his own one day. Then we spent the afternoon watching the latest Indiana Jones film in an almost empty cinema (absolute bliss!).

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 29 May 08 - 05:33 AM

Woke up to a beautiful day!

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: katlaughing
Date: 29 May 08 - 12:03 AM

Morgan and I started putting his cardboard dulcimer together. We painted it first. He chose green for inside and blue for the outside and stained the wood fretboard all by himself!

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 28 May 08 - 11:57 PM

My son and I are not fighting -- a GREAT day!!!!!!

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: SINSULL
Date: 28 May 08 - 08:19 AM

You haven't lived until you have gone shoe shopping with Jacqui. She puts on the shoes and walks away followed by a concerned clerk who thinks she is stealing them. Then she will stop suddenly, announce that they hurt and change back to her own shoes mid-aisle.

I am so happy that Chris and Hope are pregnant. Makes work bearable.

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: maeve
Date: 28 May 08 - 06:40 AM

I'm happy for all of the folks here who have children and grandchildren to enjoy. Such pleasure and treasure there!

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: jacqui.c
Date: 28 May 08 - 06:37 AM

GIOK! Cellar!

I know what you mean Liz, I have to walk about in a new pair of shoes before making the decision to buy, otherwise it gets expensive for about twenty minutes wear, by which time it's clear that they ain't going to be worn if I have to walk in them!

It's 6.30am here, the sun is shining, my grandson has just emerged from sleep to join me in taking Seamus to the beach for a run, and we've got the whole day ahead of us for fun.

Life doesn't get much better.

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 28 May 08 - 04:50 AM

Old Chinese saying Liz.

Woman with three pussies, very popular.



G

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 28 May 08 - 04:06 AM

I thought I heard thunder, but you know our house.. it could have been Manitas' snoring... or worse.

After a long weekend in a tent with the rain pattering on it non stop all night, I was probably too tired to realise what it was. Could explain why I had a three cat duvet again though.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 28 May 08 - 04:02 AM

Was woken in the early hours by a thunder storm. I sat up and watched the lightening and rain through the window and I feel completely re-energised. It was a wonderful sight.

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 28 May 08 - 03:02 AM

Not today, but last Saturday - I bought another pair of handmade sandals from Roosters (Yorkshire, UK, damn fine shoes and sandals) after my other pair died over a year ago.

These are robust, well made and will hopefully last for years. Oddly enough, I've never worn a pair out, but I have had to have one certain strap repaired every time... it's something to do with the way I walk. Anyway... they're so comfy and worth every penny... much better than the nasty things I had to buy last month when my backup sandals decided to fall apart (after a good 5 years of intermittent service). What felt such a good fit on first try turned out to be sheer hell after the first mile. It's all very well having a deep sole that the foot fits into, but the lumps and bumps only correspond to the shape of my foot when I'm standing still. Walking in them gave me a pressure bruise where my foot didn't fit the lump!

I'm sticking to Roosters from now on! (He's getting my other pair in the post to be repaired so I'll have some decent 'backup' sandals again!)

I may not be entirely happy myself, but my tootsies are overjoyed!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: jacqui.c
Date: 27 May 08 - 11:16 PM

Wonderful news Mary. If the baby is as talented as it's father the world is in for a treat.

Baby blanket being planned now...............

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 May 08 - 09:16 PM

Just got a call from my nephew, Chris, known to some of you for his on-line column "Neither Here Nor There". He and his bride, Hope, are pregnant. I am to be a great-aunt once again and am delighted. The baby is due Thanksgiving Day.

The grandparents-to-be are equally pleased - their first grandchild. Life is good.

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: Pistachio
Date: 27 May 08 - 06:59 PM

Wishing Linda Kelly a Happy Birthday - after singing (with her) all weekend, in Beverley. Listening to a couple of new(to me) CD's and catching up on Mudcat .
H.

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: rock chick
Date: 27 May 08 - 06:48 PM

Just being myself ;^)

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: jacqui.c
Date: 27 May 08 - 05:39 PM

A renewed Micca!

Mmmmmmm..........

Now that could spell trouble!

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: Micca
Date: 27 May 08 - 11:48 AM

Sins, you have been well and truly conned!! I think.
what gave me great joy, well
Yesterday the Closing Ceremony of the Beltane bash was a Handfasting in the heathen tradition that seemed to have a lot of mead and shouting of Howzat!! (well thats what it sounded like to me) as someone I know that was standing near me said,"a bit like cricket but with less balls" It was a Joyous occasion with some seriously good drumming and lots of mead (did I mention the mead?) and generally a feeling of shared presence, The Bash was also a chance to meet new, and renew old, friendships and to general mix with people with similar beliefs. I feel quite renewed

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 May 08 - 10:47 AM

Finally managed to mend the gate and trim some random maples. I, of course, am responsible for the water gun Louis purchased. He said that "they are almost impossible to find at home." No water guns in the UK? Or am I a sucker?

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 May 08 - 09:19 AM

I had Louis for the day Sunday. We had breakfast as a group then off to watch the parade with Genevieve, Kendall's car, as a star performer. Louis and I went to the Christmas Tree Shop and "stocked up", then to my house for time with the kitties then a ball game at Hadlock Field where Louis caught a ball. I am dead lobster red and hurting but smiling - smiling hurts.

Louis managed to unearth at least ten dancing singing contraptions and had them all going at once. He was somewhat taken back by the abundance of cat hair but still asked me not to call his grandmother. Maybe they would forget he was with me and he could spend the night. LOL He is such a joy.
Auntie SINS

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: jacqui.c
Date: 27 May 08 - 07:37 AM

how wonderful Kat! They do like tricking there nannies, don't they?

Happies this week include watching two of my favourite guys getting together on the same level, it seems. Kendall and my grandson have bonded very well and are enjoying each other's company. Kendall calls Lewis 'The Little Englishman' and Lewis can't wait to get outside for a water fight with Kendall.

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: katlaughing
Date: 26 May 08 - 11:39 PM

One more late in the day! My grandson, Morgan, was on the road, today, coming home with his parents from a trip to Wyoming. He called me from the car to tell me he got me a present. He then called back to ask if I wanted to know what he got me. Without giving me a chance to answer, he told me he had a squirt gun for me and it was purple! (He knows I like that colour.) Two hours later, they made it home, came over to give me my "gift." He handed me a plastic bag, I peeked in and took a deep breath. He'd surprised me. My daughter had stopped by the roadside and cut a few swatches of sagebrush for me. Almost made me cry and Morgan had played a trick on me, teasing me about a squirt gun! I shall dry it and make smudge sticks from it...nothing like fresh sagebrush. Love that smell!

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: katlaughing
Date: 26 May 08 - 07:18 PM

We got everything done we set out to do today. See the de-cluttering thread for more specifics!

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: Charmion
Date: 26 May 08 - 05:06 PM

I had a really great bowl of steel-cut oatmeal for breakfast with an even better cup of coffee and a truly excellent orange, the huge navel kind. Great start to the day!

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: fat B****rd
Date: 26 May 08 - 02:45 PM

I completed my History Exam (FInal) at 12.05 PM.
The weather is good, so I watered the garden.

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: Jeri
Date: 26 May 08 - 11:18 AM

I woke up to a beautiful day.
I didn't want to get out of my warm bed but had things I wanted to do.
I have music, melodies and words that I love.
I have friends I love.
There is a full summer ahead and at least for now, I can afford petroleum products.
What has hurt me or pissed me off or just made me feel crappy just doesn't matter today.

Nothing made me happy today. I just started out that way.
Disgusting, ain't it?

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 26 May 08 - 07:22 AM

Interesting post Roger the Skiffler, looks to me like you assume, as do I, that the majority of folkies are lefties. (Apart from Mike Gibson ;))
Why should they not have got along like old friends?

G

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: LilyFestre
Date: 26 May 08 - 07:13 AM

Blue skies, birds singing, plans to be kayaking all day and a day off with the love of my life....how's that for a start? :)

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: maeve
Date: 26 May 08 - 06:39 AM

It's a wonderful blessing. How lovely to be looking forward to having a family of three much-loved children.

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 26 May 08 - 05:39 AM

We don't have an issue with 3 under 2. Twins run in both families and with pretty much the same age gap too. We're looking forward to it. It's a blessing and we have an excellent support network!.

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 26 May 08 - 05:28 AM

A local pub advertising these two events ON THE SAME EVENING: 8pm Morris Dancers; 7 pm Monthly meeting of local Conservative Association. Just imagining the free and frank exchange of views in the bar later, might almost be worth popping along!


RtS

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: JennieG
Date: 25 May 08 - 10:01 PM

Feeling better! I have been off work for two weeks with shingles which I would not wish on my worst enemy. But I have the all-clear to return to work and I am feeling much better. And it's only 313 days until we retire.

But we're not counting.......

Cheers
JennieG

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: LilyFestre
Date: 25 May 08 - 08:48 PM

What made me happy today? Sleeping in, spending most of the day at home working outside, prepping my pots for my container gardening (some things really DO do much better in a pot), playing with my dogs, having some unexpected company, an impromtu BBQ and a trip to our favorite ice cream joint and taking the long way home. Yes, it's been a wonderful day and all of it made me happy.....I'm looking forward to another day like this tomorrow!!!

Michelle

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: katlaughing
Date: 25 May 08 - 06:52 PM

ah, gnu, how wonderful. My uncle put out feeders every year. Every year he had generations of hummingbirds show up, land on his hat and hand, feeding constantly from the feeders and his garden. Aren't they incredible creatures? Good for you for feeding them, etc.

No kidding, Giok!**bg** Three under two could be holy terrors!

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: gnu
Date: 25 May 08 - 06:12 PM

I put the potted flowers out at dawn. There was a touch of frost on the rooves. After I hung the last basket of mini-petunias from the eave of the garage, he appeared. I froze in mid sip of my tea. He worked his way along each of the five flower baskets I hung from the garage. Then, he was arm's length away. He came closer and stared, as if to say thank you and went back to feeding.

He visited me twice more, even though I wasn't near the flowers. Once, he was again just arm's length away. I guess he figures I am in charge of the flowers... God of the Hummingbirds.

I painted, mowed lawns, took Mum out for more flowers and cooked for her, chatted with neighbours, etc.

But, that little bird made my day.

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 25 May 08 - 05:55 PM

Kids eh, once they get too big for the oven, they're no good to anybody.

G


[I'm under the table if anybody [nice] wants me.]

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: TRUBRIT
Date: 25 May 08 - 05:49 PM

A wonderful day for me---I didn't work at all which is quite unusual for me -- except for two phone calls that secured one of my clients their new home. The sun is shining - I weeded the garden -- stopped at a coffee shop and had a cup of coffee with Tom - and generally felt that life was soooooo good...

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: Amos
Date: 25 May 08 - 04:35 PM

On the streets of San Diego, California, this morning, waiting for breakfast, a new father came up with his perhaps 10-month daughter in his arms. She was so alive, and alert, and had the friendliest goofy grin on her face, looking out at the world, that it was impossible to take life half as seriously as "one is supposed to", just looking at her bright and hopeful spirit.


A

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 25 May 08 - 04:22 PM

Ooo...forgot to say....Congrats to you and your daughter!

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 25 May 08 - 04:14 PM

Sorry to hear about your mum RC, we are sending emergy for a full and swift recovery. Stay strong.

Drove my brother back to Hythe and went for a country drive around the Kent coast in the sunshine. London was misty and damp when we got back but it's been a lovely day.

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: rock chick
Date: 25 May 08 - 02:42 PM

My mum was taken ill yesterday with a stroke, but today she seems to remember my brother, yesterday she did not recognise any of her family.

My wonderful loving partner

My eldest daughter expecting my first grandchild (Christmas day)

One of my twin daughters passing her driving test the other week

The warm sunny day with the brilliant sunshine

Spending the day in Edinburgh....... shopping ;^)) and having the first ice cream of the year.

My new hairstyle

Oh it's a grand day today, and its 7.35pm and the sun is still shinning with bright clear blue sky.

Knowing all is well with you and the twins Catherine Jayne, not forgetting both the boys also ;-)

Now to relax with a nice glass of wine…perfect

rc