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  • maria09
    maria09 Member Posts: 1,905
    edited 21. Apr 2010, 10:47
    A lovely sunny day sat out in the sun warming my bones bliss! Why does my stupid mobile always puts 2 posts on :x It makes me look stupid :oops:
  • only49
    only49 Member Posts: 1,207
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    birds are singing and pigeons a in our trees going coo coo in the morning so they must be happy :):)
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  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    :D Lovely day again :D Still in PJs because have not finished all my stretching exercises yet :D Shower to follow and then a few leisurely chores including preparing dinner because I am out at 5.00 p.m. for an hour or so. Up until then the day is my own to do what I want - what a lovely position to be in - I really do count my blessings :D

    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • marion1952
    marion1952 Member Posts: 963
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    What a great thread!

    I'm happy because I got up at 6 00 am and got into work for 8 15 am for an early meeting - quite an achievement - usually I arrive at 10 00 am because I'm slow in the mornings!

    I managed to take the dogs out for a reasonable walk this evening so after a bit of chasing each other round they are now asleep and I'm enjoying watching a programme about Rome with Griff Rhys Jones(a city I love. but haven't visied for many years) ..

    Really looking forward to the sunny weekend too..

    Marion x
  • trisher
    trisher Member Posts: 9,263
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    My reason to be happy is, What nice weather we have. The peple stranded because of the ash will now get home

    Also I hear planes in the air again.
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    :D Helped an elderly, nearly blind friend to do some shopping in town this morning. :D

    Out to a liquid lunch and natter tomorrow with good friend :D:D

    Sunday, Lola sitting until mid afternoon :D

    Lovely weather today :D Going out on my bike to deliver some allotment newsletters :D

    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • annie_mial
    annie_mial Member Posts: 5,614
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    It's a beautiful day, I slept in my own bed last night and I feel good!

    Annie
  • c4thyg
    c4thyg Member Posts: 542
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    After a really long day at the hospital with my daughter, she is now finally asleep! Ahhh, silence. :)
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    :D I am getting interested in this GF diet business. Bought the GF SR flour and although it should really be plain, I have made a crumble for my boy to take tomorrow on the train (I will freeze it or it may be a little difficult to transport :wink: ) and will be making a sultana cake or two with the SR flour as well.

    Perhaps I will make GF bread shortly - it is expensive to buy. Keeps me out of mischief anyway. :D:lol: I am being sooooo careful not to cross contaminate. :roll: :wink: I also made an apple crumble with flour and oats but did that first and then gave the worktops a good clean.


    E x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • ninakang
    ninakang Member Posts: 1,367
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Elna

    I'm on a gluten free diet too. I've adapted quite well, I think, I've substituted bread for jacket potatoes and GF crackers. I don't like the GF bread and won't ever get round to making my own, or different chapattis to everyone else, so I've found way around it.

    Have you tried the GF pasta? Asda do a nice brand, tastes exactly the same as wheat pasta.

    Nx
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Nina :)
    I know you are! :) My son also likes jacket pots thank goodness and those crackers. He only started the GF diet on 18 April but immediately started to feel better. The GF apple crumble looks better than the ordinary one I made but that was half oats and flour. :D

    The cakes look and smell delicious. :D Hope they cut ok. :roll: Anyway, he will love it. I may well try making bread but I do not work full time like you and my kiddies have long flown the nest. :)

    He eats the GF pasta. He likes the bread but it is expensive. He can eat popcorn and potatoe crisps and drink cider!!

    If you hear of any good sweets, do let us know. I got him some mint imperials which are meant to be GF although they do not actually state that. I was assured by the supermarket concerned that they are.

    Luv
    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    :D:D Yay, it is a Lola day for me! :D:D:wink: Lola time always makes me feel incredibly cheerful :D

    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,027
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Elna

    You ahve a lovely day with Lola :D

    Lovely and sunny day too :D

    Love

    Toni xx
  • gickygawky
    gickygawky Member Posts: 478
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Reasons to be cheerful today...

    1. I have just discovered you can buy rice pudding from the fridge section at the store and have treated myself to a big pot! :D

    2. And the sun is out

    3. And I got told a funny story this morning

    4. And I am about to send off a birthday present to my Dad and a gift to my BFF

    5. And I am looking forward to a fish supper and an early night

    6. And looking at these reasons it occurs to me I am happy with the simple things in life

    A x
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,027
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Gicky

    That IS a good list - little things are worth a lot

    I am happy too...

    except for ONE thing!!!!...

    Just got back from tesco -kitten says 'ehhol' and i realise I forgot her cat milk :roll:
  • gickygawky
    gickygawky Member Posts: 478
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    frogmorton wrote:
    Hi Gicky

    That IS a good list - little things are worth a lot

    I am happy too...

    except for ONE thing!!!!...

    Just got back from tesco -kitten says 'ehhol' and i realise I forgot her cat milk :roll:

    Hahaha!
    Toni I am glad to hear you are happy too! :D
    And it sounds to me like I am not the only one around here with a very spoilt feline to contend with! :roll:
    How is your little kitty by the way??

    A x
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,027
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Arna :D

    Nice to be happy isn't it??

    Yours spoiled too :roll:

    Daisy is absolutely beautiful!! I love her so much :!: When Eric died lats year I never thought I'd love another, but I do - well we all do really :wink:

    What are we like?!!

    Love

    Toni xx
  • gickygawky
    gickygawky Member Posts: 478
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Haha!

    I know! What are we like!!

    My cats will jump through hoops to get to have one of the long meaty stick thingies and the meowing and carry on that goes with it!! Honestly, they are like naughty children!! :lol:

    (But I wouldn't be without 'em!)

    A x
  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,027
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Ah!!

    Arna they talk to you? daisy talks all the - she has lots of words Mum, Hungry, Hello and thid morning Mouse ( :shock: ) when I took one away and set it free :shock:

    No way would I be without her.

    You enjoy them :D

    Love

    Toni xx
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    :D I slept well last night which made a change :D Today shall be a peaceful day and I shall not venture from the home and garden. I love days like that :D

    :D I shall potter in the garden and hope to make a success at experimenting with some GF bread. I am surprised that the recipe for bread on the back of the flour packet includes eggs and white vinegar in the ingredients. :D

    I hope you all have a good day,

    Elna X
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • joanlawson
    joanlawson Member Posts: 8,681
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm so glad that I started this thread. If I ever feel the need to be cheered up, I just read all the reasons to be cheerful on here.

    My reasons to be cheerful today are :

    I set myself a goal this week to try to get more fit by walking. So far, I have been for a walk every day, and already I am feeling the benefits of it. I am less achy and stiff, and I have slept better too.

    I am going to my art class this afternoon, which is always a highlight of my week. It is run by my local group of A Care ( EMASH ) and we have a lovely teacher who is a very talented artist. My friends at the class are a super group of people, so I really enjoy the class.

    Joan
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  • gickygawky
    gickygawky Member Posts: 478
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    My reasons for being cheerful today include

    1. My cat has had me in stiches with his antics. He has become obsessed with a small spice tin containing chilli, harissa and rose petal powder. He is currently laying beside me spooning and nuzzling the tin while my other cat looks on quizzically with a raised eyebrow.

    2. I can't wait to move to the country and have more room to breathe. I think I'm very lucky.

    3. I am exceedingly proud of my hubby and his promo at work. He was always considered 'the runt of the litter' by his family and has shown the doubting Thomas's of his world that he shouldn't be underestimated.

    4. Recently friends of ours got married in Vegas - on Saturday there is a big party to celebrate and I am really excited to catch up with everyone.

    5. My garden is really starting to come alive again after the cold, cold winter and is already looking pretty.

    6. I am having my hair cut today

    Ax
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    :D I love this thread. Joan, thank you so much for starting it. Most days, now I actually think of happy, positive, cheerful things that will occur in my day. none of them are earth shattering. Most people can think of something positive in their day if they try and that can only be a good thing for body and mind.

    Hugs to everyone today, I have many to give away. :D

    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • tkachev
    tkachev Member Posts: 8,332
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Arna, hope the hair cut goes well. I had mine done on Friday and my son does not like it. I had fair hair for years but went brown/copper in Sept.It grew out so went blonde again and lo and behold son in tears and wants it brown again!

    Elizabeth
    Never be bullied into silence.
    Never allow yourself to be made a victim.
    Accept no ones definition of your life

    Define yourself........

    Harvey Fierstein
  • gickygawky
    gickygawky Member Posts: 478
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    tkachev wrote:
    Arna, hope the hair cut goes well. I had mine done on Friday and my son does not like it. I had fair hair for years but went brown/copper in Sept.It grew out so went blonde again and lo and behold son in tears and wants it brown again!

    Elizabeth

    Haha! Oh dear!
    It doesn't sound like you can win does it! I hope he can get used to it, maybe it was a bit of a shock for him
    I have very dark hair so have never tried going blonde, I think I would look a bit weird - I wish I was like you and could change from one to the other, you lucky thing!
    Today won't be an exciting cut just tidying up the back bit of my bob but it will be nice as my hairdresser is a great friend of mine so it will be lovely to catch up with him

    A x

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