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Title: What makes you happy ?
Post by: sabrina on March 04, 2010, 07:46:21 pm
I have had one of those rare days where my brain has been working quite well, I thought to myself how easy it was for me to feel happy and content. Sunshine, shopping at the garden centre for plants and seeds. watching my ponies playing in the fields. Walking my dogs along our country road, spending time in my garden planning this years crops. waiting for my Oh to come home from a days work and chat about our day. I think now that I am older 58 it is a lot easier to be content, worry less and thank God for every new day that I am still here to enjoy. What about the rest of you ?  :)
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: doganjo on March 04, 2010, 07:48:50 pm
At 66, I feel much the same.  Much more contented than i was years ago, but I do miss having John (or Sandy for that matter) around to chat to of an evening.  Thank goodness for TAs so I can chat to you folks.  Thank you. ;D
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: HappyHippy on March 04, 2010, 08:45:44 pm
I love seeing the sun make more regular appearances at this time of year  :D

Being able to get outside into the fresh air (without several layers and the threat of frostbite ;)) and watching the world wake up after a long winter always makes me happy.

I don't know that age has much to do with it (As Joan Collins said "Age is just a number. It's totally irrelevant unless, of course, you happen to be a bottle of wine") - I think it's more of a 'mindset', once you realise what you actually NEED out of life, rather than always striving for what you WANT or think you should have, it's easier to be content.
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Wizard on March 04, 2010, 08:53:05 pm
Hello Happy not quite what you asked but I no longer care.I have enough to pay the gas and leckie and phone bills  and can afford all the food we can eat what more should a Grandad wish for I let it all roll over me it don't matter at all ;D ;D ;D :farmer:
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Daisys Mum on March 04, 2010, 09:22:42 pm


Waking up to sunshine.
A visit from my lovely 30 month old granddaughter
Seeing all the hen houses etc cleaned out and freshly bedded.
No mud!!!
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: MiriMaran on March 04, 2010, 09:39:40 pm
Sunshine on my face and my boys laughing together (happens very rarely as they always argue).

Yesterday I saw a Honey Bee and today I saw a Butterfly and there are masses of Ladybirds emerging from all nooks and a crannies - these small things make me happy.
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Wizard on March 05, 2010, 08:35:22 am
Hey up Miri lost you for a while What will make me happy is for you to be happy with the Landie working properly.The Bruvvers and I are looking at one at the minute its Series 3 with a V8 engine and ambulance body I claim there is to much work for so little reward but its only done 35k miles.As I told you the V8 is to powerful.The bad weather is on its way out so keep yer fingers crossed ;D :farmer:
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: sandy on March 05, 2010, 09:08:34 am
 :) I popped out yesterday and everywhere looked so wonderful and I had to say how happy I felt, the only down side is I wish my family were here to enjoy things with me :(.I started my shopping trip with a visit to a house hold wears shop and picked some fake flowers, I had left my glasses in t he car and could see some were reduced so was surprised at the till when the assistant added it up more than I had planned so I told her it was due to me not seeing properly and I ended up taking more anyway, then I paid and made a few jokes about not seeing and turned around and walked into the window display  ;D ;D the whole shop was giggling and so was I, the assistant said "you had better go back to get your glassess" I imajine that was the talk of the day and I kept chuckling about it, then I went onto Morrisons,I went to put the trolly back and found  the person before me had got the thing for putting the money stuck so I tried to get it out (took seconds), and a retired gentleman behind me looked grumpy pushed to my side, and pulled out another trolly, I smiled at him and he went off, I really wanted to say " what a nice day to be in such a hurry!" but I didn't, everyone else was nice though.....P.S funny how I have been sooooo much more laid back since hitting 50, nothing bothers me so much and thats great :)
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Dangermouse on March 05, 2010, 09:45:24 am
Im always happy........... ;D
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: sandy on March 05, 2010, 10:15:25 am
Just like the 6 vertically challenged men, always feeling Happy ;D I'm usually pretty happy but some days have a doom and gloom brain, not today, off for a nice bath as the house is empty HURRAY!!!!
???may even get the hedge trimmer out and do my leg's ::)
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Dangermouse on March 05, 2010, 12:27:46 pm
Just like the 6 vertically challenged men, always feeling Happy ;D I'm usually pretty happy but some days have a doom and gloom brain, not today, off for a nice bath as the house is empty HURRAY!!!!
???may even get the hedge trimmer out and do my leg's ::)

Im always in a good mood.......lifes too short

Im not sure what to make of the hedge trimmer though........................... ;)

Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Farmer on March 05, 2010, 12:35:46 pm
Being a smallholder...good or bad there's nothing that makes me happier!

Farmer,  :farmer:
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: doganjo on March 05, 2010, 12:43:25 pm
Im not sure what to make of the hedge trimmer though........................... ;)

Nor me because she's blond! But then you probably already guessed that. ;) ;D ;D
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Dangermouse on March 05, 2010, 12:54:45 pm
Im not sure what to make of the hedge trimmer though........................... ;)

Nor me because she's blond! But then you probably already guessed that. ;) ;D ;D

I had to delete what I just typed........... :o
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: doganjo on March 05, 2010, 12:56:40 pm
You should have seen what I typed before I sent that last message ;D ;D ;D ;D

Seriously though, Sandy is my bestest friend down here but as Rosemary said, she should be on the stage. ;)
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Dangermouse on March 05, 2010, 12:59:06 pm
You should have seen what I typed before I sent that last message ;D ;D ;D ;D

Seriously though, Sandy is my bestest friend down here but as Rosemary said, she should be on the stage. ;)

You mean on stage with the hedge trimmer or without?

Sandy's gonna kill me now  ;D ;D
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: sagehen on March 05, 2010, 02:24:12 pm
Lol Sandy and DM  ;D Sounds slightly err exotic (is that the word for it?)...
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Wizard on March 05, 2010, 02:26:53 pm
DM I told you all earlier which one wasn't Happy ;D :farmer:
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Dangermouse on March 05, 2010, 02:27:51 pm
Lol Sandy and DM  ;D Sounds slightly err exotic (is that the word for it?)...

sort of like an exotic hedge trimming dancer....... :P

Now thats a new one on me hehe
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: sagehen on March 05, 2010, 02:30:38 pm
Exotic hedge trimming dancer while pushing a puppy stroller! Definitely one for Britain's got talent  ;) Sorry Sandy  ;D
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Dangermouse on March 05, 2010, 02:32:41 pm
Exotic hedge trimming dancer while pushing a puppy stroller! Definitely one for Britain's got talent  ;) Sorry Sandy  ;D

I think that statement needs a picture  ;)
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Wizard on March 05, 2010, 02:33:54 pm
In my minds eye I see topiary but the pole dancer? ;D :farmer:
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: sagehen on March 05, 2010, 02:34:19 pm
It's alright, I've already got one in my head hehehe!
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Wizard on March 05, 2010, 02:35:03 pm
Aw sage share
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: sagehen on March 05, 2010, 02:35:55 pm
Oh no it's got topiary in it as well now! Argh! *gropes for brain bleach*
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Dangermouse on March 05, 2010, 02:36:26 pm
It's alright, I've already got one in my head hehehe!

Me too.......I must be as sick as you are lol
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: sagehen on March 05, 2010, 02:38:29 pm
Hey! Speak for yourself lol. Mine was perfectly decent until George mentioned topiary!  ;D
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Dangermouse on March 05, 2010, 02:40:06 pm
Hey! Speak for yourself lol. Mine was perfectly decent until George mentioned topiary!  ;D

Mine wasnt , hehehehehehehehhe
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Wizard on March 05, 2010, 04:43:46 pm
Hey up I'm off for me stuffed butternut squash Before I get led astray :D ;D :farmer:
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: marigold on March 05, 2010, 04:57:20 pm
Its Friday - I'm happy!
You guys help make me happy - I lost what you were all talking about around 6 posts ago but at least I know i'm not the only daft one around here!
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: doganjo on March 05, 2010, 05:02:22 pm
I think this must be classed as the greatest stress reliever ever invented ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Dangermouse on March 05, 2010, 05:15:30 pm
Its Friday - I'm happy!
You guys help make me happy - I lost what you were all talking about around 6 posts ago but at least I know i'm not the only daft one around here!

Its probably best you dont know  :o
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: sagehen on March 05, 2010, 05:20:21 pm
George what do you mean 'get led astray'???  ;D As if you're not already!  :P
As for DM, hehehehe  ;D
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Dangermouse on March 05, 2010, 05:39:51 pm
I think this must be classed as the greatest stress reliever ever invented ;D ;D ;D

better than squeezing those balls.... ;D
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: sagehen on March 05, 2010, 05:52:05 pm
Uh, I'll take your word for it...  ::) *whistle*
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Dangermouse on March 05, 2010, 05:54:21 pm
Uh, I'll take your word for it...  ::) *whistle*

Now you know I was talking about those squeezey stress balls dont ya?

  ;)
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Dangermouse on March 05, 2010, 06:04:59 pm
George what do you mean 'get led astray'???  ;D As if you're not already!  :P
As for DM, hehehehe  ;D

Moi?

Im a good lad  ;)
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Wizard on March 05, 2010, 07:08:00 pm
I've had it! Trouble is you're still thinking about that nurse arn't you?
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: sandy on March 05, 2010, 07:11:42 pm
The hedge trimmer was for my legs!!(and osme other bit's) not been done for ages and a razor would have to work too hard, BUT, never did them at all in the end, after all, I did not want to clean up all those stray hairs out the bath and also I wear trousers all the time and frankly, Steve likes rustic ;) ;)I am a rustic Blondie afterall and even with a new keyboard, have problems with my "r's", must be too gentle, well that finger is too weak for now, must do some finger excesses to get my r's correct................ ;)
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: sandy on March 05, 2010, 07:12:59 pm
Steves talking strange!!! ;)
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Dangermouse on March 05, 2010, 07:20:02 pm
The hedge trimmer was for my legs!!(and osme other bit's) not been done for ages and a razor would have to work too hard, BUT, never did them at all in the end, after all, I did not want to clean up all those stray hairs out the bath and also I wear trousers all the time and frankly, Steve likes rustic ;) ;)I am a rustic Blondie afterall and even with a new keyboard, have problems with my "r's", must be too gentle, well that finger is too weak for now, must do some finger excesses to get my r's correct................ ;)

I use a hedge trimmer on my other bits too (but I have been shaving my head for years) you could try a straw bailer for the stray hairs in the bath  ;D

as for the finger excercise's...............ill have to think some up if I can  ::)
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: sagehen on March 05, 2010, 07:25:59 pm
Is rustic the new fashion, then Sandy?  ;D
A straw baler for her stray hairs, what are you trying to imply DM?  :o
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Dangermouse on March 05, 2010, 07:27:28 pm
Is rustic the new fashion, then Sandy?  ;D
A straw baler for her stray hairs, what are you trying to imply DM?  :o


hehe
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: sandy on March 05, 2010, 07:27:41 pm
all I have to do is mop around the bath with an old pair of pants!!!
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Wizard on March 05, 2010, 07:30:52 pm
Sandy while you dream of? ;D :farmer:
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: sagehen on March 05, 2010, 07:31:29 pm
I've got long hair, and it drives the OH mad because the plughole is always blocked with my hairs  ;D And yet he goes noooooooooo when I wanted to cut my hair really short!
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Dangermouse on March 05, 2010, 07:32:55 pm
all I have to do is mop around the bath with an old pair of pants!!!

I diddnt think anyone wore pants anymore  ;D
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Dangermouse on March 05, 2010, 07:34:02 pm
I've got long hair, and it drives the OH mad because the plughole is always blocked with my hairs  ;D And yet he goes noooooooooo when I wanted to cut my hair really short!

you could borrow the hedge trimmer  ;D
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: doganjo on March 05, 2010, 07:38:51 pm
you lot are all nuts! But I like you ;) ;D.  I've been in stiches reading this thread.  And I'm the one that knows Sandy!
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: sagehen on March 05, 2010, 07:42:29 pm
It's DM's fault, he's a rude boy!  ;D
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Dangermouse on March 05, 2010, 07:46:13 pm
It's DM's fault, he's a rude boy!  ;D
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not rude just saucey............. if it makes ya laugh its got to be good  ;)
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: sandy on March 05, 2010, 08:31:38 pm
Steve used to have very long hair but it receded so he cuts it off!!!, I don't understand getting older...why do we get more hair?????? I give  up and say sod it! Today I Had a long l luxurious bath with oils,candles and music, after I rubbed myself with creams and oils and relaxed on a velvet bed and ate dairy milk chocolates !!!! ummmmmmmmm No, I had a very quick bath in 60p Tesco Bath bubbles, spent ages and ages getting them out of the bath, pumped out some talc and some Sudocrem and jumped into my trackie bottoms and top with my vest and 2 jumpers on top!!1 what romantic I a?????
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: sagehen on March 05, 2010, 08:53:07 pm
Sounds bliss  :love: The first one, not what you actually did lol  ;D Not sure why we get hairier as we get older, maybe all that testosterone I think  ??? I don't care if I get hairier, but if like some women I start growing hairs on my chin, that's it - I'm off to the laser clinic!
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Jackie on March 05, 2010, 08:55:18 pm
'The best things in life are nearest: Breath in your nostrils, light in your eyes, flowers at your feet, duties at your hand, the path of right just before you. Then do not grasp at the stars, but do life's plain, common work as it comes, certain that daily duties and daily bread are the sweetest things in life.'
Robert Louis Stevenson


So true  :)
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: MiriMaran on March 05, 2010, 09:24:57 pm
I have a rogue hair on my chin which glints in the sunlight!!  Must remember to get the tweezers to it!
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: sagehen on March 05, 2010, 09:26:38 pm
Oooo lemme at it *brandishes tweezers* I'm a fiend when it comes to tweezing errant hairs off people  ;D
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: MiriMaran on March 05, 2010, 09:32:27 pm
 ;D ;D
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: MiriMaran on March 05, 2010, 09:38:17 pm
Oh, by the way Wizard, my OH is off all next week so I am keeping my fingers crossed he will get the Landy finished.  mind you he has only mentioned the Veg patch and finishing the bathroom!
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Dangermouse on March 06, 2010, 05:58:29 am
I seem to get less hairy as I get older apart from my Ears

Sagehen....you will have to pop over with your tweezers (trust me you would be in heaven)  ;D
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: sagehen on March 06, 2010, 08:54:27 am
Ew! That made my stomach churn  :P  I remember sitting behind this old guy on the bus, and going cross eyed after the journey because I was staring at his ears the whole time - he was bald except for tufts of hair growing out of his ears like a marmoset  ??? It was bizarre!  ;D
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Wizard on March 06, 2010, 08:56:28 am
You all must be aware I have to visit my GP very frequently at the moment what with one thing or another.The system is my name appears on a trotting sign board to the sound of a tone I look up and it reads Mr George Baker  room 7 So off I toddle with me Aqualung less flippers.Knock on the door Come in Mr Baker I go in and "How are you today Mr Baker""Bloody Ace Doctor I've woke again"He always has a polite little smile and business commences.When hes finished he will tell me how I am and that makes me very happy.
Sandy or was it Annie Chap wearing a dog collar sez I am very close to God he listens to me "Hey yer any influence with him then" Of course said the vicar "Right I'll put a thousand pounds in you box if you can ask him if I am going to have a happy healthy life." Certainly thats a reasonable request I will tell you next week Next week he's waiting in the pub and in comes the Vicar "Well" Ah yes said he "I knew it, all mouth and trousers" No just a minute Ive got some good news and some bad news You are going to be happy and care free for the rest of your life no serious illness nothing."Whats the bad news then" You go Tomorrow
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Dangermouse on March 06, 2010, 09:21:30 am
Ew! That made my stomach churn  :P  I remember sitting behind this old guy on the bus, and going cross eyed after the journey because I was staring at his ears the whole time - he was bald except for tufts of hair growing out of his ears like a marmoset  ??? It was bizarre!  ;D

If you had your tweezers with you ......you could have "plucked" him on the bus  ;D
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: sagehen on March 06, 2010, 04:53:05 pm
Ugh don't  :P I'm feeling very fragile today, and really queasy to boot. Can do without visuals and flashbacks  :P
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Dangermouse on March 06, 2010, 05:06:28 pm
Ugh don't  :P I'm feeling very fragile today, and really queasy to boot. Can do without visuals and flashbacks  :P

too many gins last night?
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: sagehen on March 06, 2010, 05:17:52 pm
I wish. Or maybe not - I don't really like gin. Vodka is my tipple of choice. I'm recovering from the lurgy actually, except that I didn't sleep well last night and had to get up early for a meeting. Hence the fragile feeling  :P
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Dangermouse on March 06, 2010, 05:24:29 pm
I wish. Or maybe not - I don't really like gin. Vodka is my tipple of choice. I'm recovering from the lurgy actually, except that I didn't sleep well last night and had to get up early for a meeting. Hence the fragile feeling  :P

oh nooooo not the dreaded lurgy........have a voddie, that willelp you feel better  ;D
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: sandy on March 06, 2010, 09:46:27 pm
I love, love love love, Whiskey! a big bonus moving up here to Scotland but, as I am on a diet and doing very well, I drink Gin, it dose the trick but to me it's a bit like cheap aftershave.....anyway, I love squeezing spots and focus on them on people, nothing better than a big spot with white stuff comning out for miles (a bit of an exageration perhaps).
Oh how much would I LOVE an old style Land Rover!!! If I did come into loads of ££££££££'s I would buy and Old style Landrover, have a fantastic engine put in, a comfy interior and a rough outside so I could barge into anything...Oh and a brill sound system.....I would absolutly love that....I would buy an old Landy but we already havfe a cool and trendy VW bus  that needs love and attention (so do I)
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: Wizard on March 07, 2010, 10:02:07 am
What ever you do Sandy don't over power it The rest of it isn't made for V8 power I know there are lots at the LROC Hill Climbs but watch and see which breaks down most often.Don't buy a Series 1 if you intend to drive it far it has NONPENDANT PEDALS and you have to lift your foot up to use them Awful on the ankle if you go far ??? ;D ;D :farmer:
Title: Re: What makes you happy ?
Post by: sagehen on March 07, 2010, 12:26:54 pm
Lol Sandy  ;D I wouldn't go as far as squeezing other people's spots - just my OH  ;D