View Full Version : Find Pleasure in Simple Things...
Bailey Guns
02-01-2014, 21:52
According to my Kestrel the humidity in the house is around 12% right now. The dishwasher (the machine...not my wife) just finished. Opened the door and stood breathing in the glorious, moist steam. It does the sinuses good and it raised the humidity in the living area of the house to near 20%. For a short time, anyway.
What other seemingly innocuous things bring you relief or pleasure, even if only temporary.
blacklabel
02-01-2014, 21:56
The heat kicking on after I get up on a cold morning.
Sitting on the toilet after someone else just got off of it and the seat is still warm.
Zundfolge
02-01-2014, 22:14
Bourbon.
Taking off my socks and walking around on the hard wood floor after working out, seems, strange but the cooler floor feels good and refreshing.
Zundfolge
02-01-2014, 22:25
Sitting on the toilet after someone else just got off of it and the seat is still warm.
Actually that creeps me out.
Sharpienads
02-01-2014, 22:53
Actually that creeps me out.
Depends on who sat on it before you.
Great-Kazoo
02-01-2014, 22:56
Depends on who sat on it before you.
AND, if they flushed. Honey, you have chinese for lunch ?
I'd like to remind you at four in themorning
My world is very still
The air is fresh under diamond skies
Makes me glad to be alive
3beansalad
02-01-2014, 23:06
AND, if they flushed. Honey, you have chinese for lunch ?
http://youtu.be/SSeaKMazpkc
ChunkyMonkey
02-01-2014, 23:25
Gross!
The sound of a beer opening.
The crunch of the snow under your feet amongst the trees.
The sound of revving a chainsaw.
a diesel starting on a cold morning it a peaceful sound with the potential for money.
OtterbatHellcat
02-02-2014, 00:11
Sitting on the toilet after someone else just got off of it and the seat is still warm.
lmao
A warm cat in my lap on a cold morning.
The sharp sound of jars sealing after I remove them from the canner.
Ritter crashing his bicycle.
hghclsswhitetrsh
02-02-2014, 00:57
Putting someone to sleep because they think they can make it 2 more second before tapping.
Bourbon.
Whiskey/Whisky! I'm not picky.
jhood001
02-02-2014, 02:34
Standing in place, turning in a complete circle and seeing no signs of man...
And boobs.
wctriumph
02-02-2014, 04:08
When I get home from work on a Saturday night after working hard all week, I pull into the driveway and shut the truck down and I take about 30 seconds and sit there in the silence and dark of the early evening. Nice and quiet, just a moment to myself.
Watching snow fall. Even more so if I'm listening to some good classic jazz.
Driving in fresh powder with no one else on the road.
Bailey Guns
02-02-2014, 08:35
When I get home from work on a Saturday night after working hard all week, I pull into the driveway and shut the truck down and I take about 30 seconds and sit there in the silence and dark of the early evening. Nice and quiet, just a moment to myself.
Ha! When I worked the night shift and had to drive home to Bailey I'd pull into the drive and let me 93 Ford diesel lull me to sleep at idle. On a rare occasion I'd pull into the drive at around 0800 and wake up at 1030 or 1100, still sitting in the seat. That truck was the best sleep aid ever.
jerrymrc
02-02-2014, 08:39
Driving in fresh powder with no one else on the road. Since I drive across post early (5am) I love going to work after a snow. Nobody out yet and I have been known to play in the parking lot a little. [Flower]
StagLefty
02-02-2014, 08:48
Watching the snow fall and knowing I don't have to go anywhere anymore.
Fresh snow, dry driveway and a hot cup of coffee while watching my neighbors shovel.
Being alone on top of a 14er.
Walking in the woods and coming face to face with a bull elk.
If I am almost awake, my wife snuggling up on one side and the dog on the other.
The first cup of coffee on a cold - snowy morning
Limited GM
02-02-2014, 10:34
5yrs ago I bought a bike in MN, while living in GA. I flew up and rode it home, stopping at a friends house in KY. The next morning him and his daughter was leading me out to the interstate when he hit a horse resulting in his death and an air ride for his daughter. I held his hand while he died. After everythingwas done that could be, I continued onto Chattanooga to another friends house and spent the night. I went to bed worrying that the next day was when "it"would hit, as I'd kept my wits pretty well to this point.
the next morning I awoke and there was an adjoining bathroom where my friends wife was getting ready for work. I could hear the water running, her drying off, the tink of her hair brush against the sink, makeup containers being moved,....I can't explain it, but those were comforting sounds that kept me together.
I can still hear those sounds from memory.
Been thinking about this one a little more, I love the smell of rain either before or after it rains, enjoy it the most when I am fishing at Quincy Reservoir (reminds me of my dad for some reason) or up in the mountains. Nothing better than mountain rain to wake the senses.
Speaking of which, I have a couple spots by my house where I go to watch lightning storms sweep across the front range.
The view of the mountains I get every time I leave my neighborhood.
Bailey Guns
02-02-2014, 10:49
5yrs ago I bought a bike in MN, while living in GA. I flew up and rode it home, stopping at a friends house in KY. The next morning him and his daughter was leading me out to the interstate when he hit a horse resulting in his death and an air ride for his daughter. I held his hand while he died. After everythingwas done that could be, I continued onto Chattanooga to another friends house and spent the night. I went to bed worrying that the next day was when "it"would hit, as I'd kept my wits pretty well to this point.
the next morning I awoke and there was an adjoining bathroom where my friends wife was getting ready for work. I could hear the water running, her drying off, the tink of her hair brush against the sink, makeup containers being moved,....I can't explain it, but those were comforting sounds that kept me together.
I can still hear those sounds from memory.
Yeah. That's a good one. Some things just touch us on an instinctual level after a tragedy.
I like listening to the sounds my house makes both early in the morning while I drink coffee or late at night just before falling asleep. I also really enjoy listening to the heavy breathing and other slight noises my little dog, Lola, makes as she falls asleep cuddled in the crook of my arm with her head on my shoulder. Very soothing for some reason.
Puppy breath.
BlasterBob
02-02-2014, 10:49
Simply opening up the envelope containing my income tax refund check and spotting the amount which is much larger than ORIGINALLY thought I'd be getting back. What a great feeling!
BuffCyclist
02-02-2014, 11:04
The silence of falling snow at night.
A cold, rainy morning with no where to go.
Crawling into bed next to my wife after being on a workshift for 4 nights.
The amazing greeting I get from my dogs when I get home after being on a workshift for 4 nights (it's as if they haven't seen me in a year).
Sitting down in the reloading room to load a few hundred rounds on a dreary, overcast (or rainy) day.
Being the first one to wake up, let the dogs outside and walk around in the dimly lit house.
And I guess thats about it for now.
Limited GM
02-02-2014, 11:08
I wouldn't want to ever be without the feeling of spotting a properly filled pair of yoga pants either. Just saying....
I wouldn't want to ever be without the feeling of spotting a properly filled pair of yoga pants either. Just saying....
You downward dog you...
Bailey Guns
02-02-2014, 12:13
I wouldn't want to ever be without the feeling of spotting a properly filled pair of yoga pants either. Just saying....
I wish you would've phrased that differently...like "looking at a" pair of yoga pants. There's just something wrong with "spotting yoga pants".
james_bond_007
02-02-2014, 12:44
...Being alone on top of a 14er. ...
...while listening to the wind and taking in everything around you.
james_bond_007
02-02-2014, 12:46
The smell of bread and warmth of the kitchen while baking...
james_bond_007
02-02-2014, 12:48
All the "firsts" I experienced with each of my kids ...
KestrelBike
02-02-2014, 12:56
An ice cold coca cola in a glass after a long workout in the summer.
ETA Post super bowl CC advertisement... not so sure anymore. Hell that commercial was disgusting.
encorehunter
02-02-2014, 13:02
I had thought about starting a thread about this a couple months ago. The greatest feeling of accomplishment and security came over me by completing a simple chore.
Having a full wood shed for winter.
TheBelly
02-02-2014, 15:28
After a particular R&S went wrong, we got exfil via black hawk. I remember very vividly sitting with my feet hanging off the side, just feeling the cool air coming off the Euphrates.
It was a peaceful moment surrounded on all sides by tragedy and horrible times.
Letting my daughter, who is learning to read, read the site from my lap.
Aloha_Shooter
02-02-2014, 16:19
I just got some bamboo sheets I ordered a couple weeks ago. Dropping down between those puppies with a nice down comforter on top ... I could have stayed under the covers all weekend (and I don't even have any company).
BlasterBob
02-02-2014, 16:29
Having a full wood shed for winter.
Great, now I know where I can "borrow" some firewood in the unlikely event we should run out".[ROFL2]
No, I wouldn't really do that to encorehunter!
TheBelly
02-02-2014, 16:30
MOD EDIT: Quote not needed.
That escalated quickly.
ETA: thanks for the help, Mods....
My kids enjoying an activity together. Or them finally succeeding at something they've struggled with.
gnihcraes
02-02-2014, 21:15
The sun warming my left side filled with pain and having not lost all my vision after brain surgery so I can still see my family and the world around me.
Nether did I Aloha Shooter.
encorehunter
02-02-2014, 21:56
Great, now I know where I can "borrow" some firewood in the unlikely event we should run out".[ROFL2]
No, I wouldn't really do that to encorehunter!
If so, you better hurry. As fast as the Mrs.s' is burning it, I will be out cutting again soon.
There's a point on my commute where on a clear day, I can see the entire front range from the Wyoming border to Pikes Peak. It never fails to amaze and inspire me.
The exhilaration of running a motorcycle through the gears, especially down a curvy road...
Very recently I've found an odd sense of humor in calling businesses located in the Crow Hill area and telling them that the liberals of the US have decided they are NOT located in Bailey, let alone Baily and that they should change their addresses immediately reflecting this sentiment. After all, liberals only show facts and "the truth", in everything they speak.
(Disclaimer, most won't get this, others will find it hysterical as f#$&. )
Thus far, the hang ups are speaking for themselves..... just sayin.
Badger
I'm not farting in a poncho anymore, very thankful.
Bailey Guns
02-03-2014, 03:47
Very recently I've found an odd sense of humor in calling businesses located in the Crow Hill area and telling them that the liberals of the US have decided they are NOT located in Bailey, let alone Baily and that they should change their addresses immediately reflecting this sentiment. After all, liberals only show facts and "the truth", in everything they speak.
(Disclaimer, most won't get this, others will find it hysterical as f#$&. )
Thus far, the hang ups are speaking for themselves..... just sayin.
Badger
Yeah...you're one of those Daffy little trouble makers.
[ROFL1]
buffalobo
02-03-2014, 06:26
Drinking the first cup of coffee in front of the fire while my heeler sits and leans against my leg and I rub/scratch his ears.
Lobbed from my electronic ball and chain
GilpinGuy
02-03-2014, 09:23
Just got home from work. One of the best feeling in the world is finally laying in bed, when my knees go "ahhhhhhhhhhhh" and I get that "holy crap - my knees are killing me" feeling. I have 10-12 hour shifts and I'm on my feet the entire time. Skiing/boarding so much when I was younger is taking it's toll (had surgery on both knees from skiing/boarding injuries).
BlasterBob
02-03-2014, 11:02
If so, you better hurry. As fast as the Mrs.s' is burning it, I will be out cutting again soon.
At least we both have plenty of potential firewood in our areas.[Coffee]
Putting the boat on the water early on a summer's morning when it is dead calm and the sun still East of the horizon; knowing I have the next six hours or so to myself to chase fish or just....
Just writing that makes me smile.
blacklabel
02-03-2014, 18:53
The bacon, eggs and toast I just had was pretty damn pleasurable.
I rarely miss a sunrise cause the Great Spirit only gives you so many.
And:
Very recently I've found an odd sense of humor in calling businesses located in the Crow Hill area and telling them that the liberals of the US have decided they are NOT located in Bailey, let alone Baily and that they should change their addresses immediately reflecting this sentiment. After all, liberals only show facts and "the truth", in everything they speak.
spqrzilla
02-03-2014, 23:26
Trolling the @MomsDemandAction twitter account by pointing out that their org name would make a fine porn film title.
buffalobo
02-04-2014, 06:43
Trolling the @MomsDemandAction twitter account by pointing out that their org name would make a fine porn film title.
You're a good man counselor. :thumbup:
Lobbed from my electronic ball and chain
Bailey Guns
02-04-2014, 07:22
Trolling the @MomsDemandAction twitter account by pointing out that their org name would make a fine porn film title.
That right there is reason enough to sign up for a Twitter account! Awesome...
blacklabel
02-04-2014, 07:53
Trolling the @MomsDemandAction twitter account by pointing out that their org name would make a fine porn film title.
Awesome.
hghclsswhitetrsh
02-04-2014, 08:43
I big glass of cold milk. 2% of course.
The smell of Hoppe's #9.
Standing in a spot on my ranch were I'm sure no one has ever stood.
Finding a silver coin in my change.
Falling asleep next to my daughter after reading a bedtime story.
Opening my eyes in the morning and knowing I'm still a live.
KevDen2005
02-04-2014, 14:15
Actually that creeps me out.
Me too
Being out on the praire or mountains and just listening to absolutely nothing. No people, No Cars just enjoying the quiet.
KestrelBike
02-04-2014, 19:25
Table Cakes!
http://i57.tinypic.com/wkip01.jpg
like most here. the open air and feeling you get about the timber line. but also a pair of warm dry socks.
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