BS: What made you happy today

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: 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: 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: rock chick
Date: 27 May 08 - 06:48 PM

Just being myself ;^)

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: 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: 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: 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: 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 - 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: Catherine Jayne
Date: 29 May 08 - 05:33 AM

Woke up to a beautiful day!

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: 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: 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: 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: 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 - 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: 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 - 10:59 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: 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: 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: 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: Gervase
Date: 29 May 08 - 08:25 PM

Collected a dozen eggs from the chooks this evening and - most importantly - arranged with a fit young local lad to do the shearing in exchange for some home-brew and some tree-felling. I'm too old and stiff to shear bloody sheep!

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: Micca
Date: 29 May 08 - 08:27 PM

" Oh the shearings not for you bonny laddie o!!!

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 30 May 08 - 03:39 AM

We went to see the No Fit State Circus as part of a family works do last night. Absolutley fantastic! Nothing like traditional circus. A group of very talented people a must see if they come to your area. They are in Victoria Park, Hackney until this Saturday.

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: SINSULL
Date: 30 May 08 - 08:19 AM

It's Friday! It's Friday.
TGIF...
Managed to be in the office kitchen when the day's fresh fruit arrived and I snagged an orange that was heavenly. Now the sales office smells of orange. Life is good.

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: katlaughing
Date: 30 May 08 - 10:01 AM

I woke up!**bg** AND, I just found out we are going to make a family outing of this weekend with my ever-faithful Rog, darlin' boy'o, and various other family members to see the Lippizaners. I love those horses and can't wait to see what Morgan thinks of them!

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: GUEST,LTS pretending to work
Date: 30 May 08 - 10:25 AM

It's Friday and better still it's PAYDAY!!!

Day out with the child tomorrow, and a special birthday lunch with a gorgeous man who is not my husband on Sunday... all I need is the good weather back!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 30 May 08 - 10:46 AM

A perfectly gorgeous May morning, frosting on the cake after spending the last two days doing only exactly what I felt like doing.

If I told you more, you'd send me to the cellar.

Dani

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: jacqui.c
Date: 30 May 08 - 01:10 PM

I just got Kendall a birthday present that he really wanted. Life is VERY good.

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: kendall
Date: 30 May 08 - 01:30 PM

And it pleased me no end. Something I would never buy for myself, being unworthy and all...

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: Becca72
Date: 30 May 08 - 01:31 PM

Leather pants to go with the jacket?

nevermind...I DO NOT want to know!! :-)

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: GUEST,Dani
Date: 30 May 08 - 03:36 PM

Ooh, I want to play!

Does it require a permit?

Does it fit Jacqui?

Dani

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: kendall
Date: 30 May 08 - 04:12 PM

No and No Dani.

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: fat B****rd
Date: 30 May 08 - 04:15 PM

Finding out from my tutor that I'd passed my end of term Psychology test. Finals next week.

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: Pistachio
Date: 30 May 08 - 06:28 PM

Hubby came home today - and my Mum called to say my divorced sister has 'officially' got a new man!

Reading ALL the happy news above has mad me smile too.
Rock Chick, you've moved to the best country! (Be warned, my twin lives south of Edinburgh - you might do a double take!!) Congrats on your 'grand' news.

Hazel.

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: ClaireBear
Date: 30 May 08 - 07:49 PM

What made me happy today was seeing my name on the list of Mudcatters expected to be in attendance at the Portsmouth (NH) Maritime Folk Festival this coming autumn. Like a balm to my fevered soul, it was!

Claire

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: katlaughing
Date: 30 May 08 - 11:50 PM

I got an email about a volunteer, very important to me, editing job I have been working on, from a person whom I hold in the highest personal and business regard, telling me I had done an excellent job and he wants to get my input on more content and says I have done wonderfully! I am walking on air right now!

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: jacqui.c
Date: 31 May 08 - 07:32 AM

Reading that ClaireBear will be on the East Coast again!

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: Diva
Date: 31 May 08 - 07:38 AM

having a lie in...we are back off to Coldstream today to try out the new (to us) van....and have a session organised....so it should be fun

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: Ebbie
Date: 31 May 08 - 12:35 PM

This actually happened yesterday but my spirit is still singing this morning.

Flying from Fairbanks to Anchorage in a gorgeously sunny day, the pilots went off course and flew us around Denali, the Great One (Mt. McKinley, 20,320 feet above sea level). It was awesome ("The black specks down there are climbers on the mountain"), blue and white and jagged and immense and almost eerily beautiful.

Later I heard an airline man tell someone that the pilot had said he planned to do this- and that it was the first time he had done it since 9/11.

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: SINSULL
Date: 31 May 08 - 07:35 PM

Sussex Carole and Andrew and Claire Bear - all for the Portsmouth Festival. Is the Christmas Tree Shop ready for this lot?

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: Joe_F
Date: 31 May 08 - 07:55 PM

A manhattan before dinner.

Subject: RE: BS: What made you happy today
From: jacqui.c
Date: 31 May 08 - 08:11 PM

300

Is MAINE ready for this?