What gives you a lift?

stickywicket
stickywicket Member Posts: 27,697
edited 22. Mar 2019, 10:24 in Chit chat
Not, don't say a car :lol:

I was just thinking how lucky we are. Since moving to the Scottish Borders every journey, however mundane, involves green fields and hills, roadside flowers and relatively quiet roads. All very good for the soul.

Our grocery delivery drivers are invariably kind, chatty and always willing to unpack for me, without being asked, if Mr SW isn't about.

The grandchildren usually - but not always :lol:

A nice glass of Chenin Blanc :wink:

What does it for you?
If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
Steven Wright

Comments

  • Quintus
    Quintus Member Posts: 62
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Cats, albeit I have none anymore. The local rouge, an overdose of vitamin D in form of uv. The Garrigue and all the edible stuff I find there. A winter day at the beach. And creating something I finally like. Plus watching the dust, dancing on a bridge of sun- rays.
  • Quintus
    Quintus Member Posts: 62
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    PS: and people of course. When I hitch- hike! I really should not forget THEM, of course!
  • Airwave!
    Airwave! Member Posts: 2,458
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    A morning in the shed, glass of vino, a good sleep, going away, a crisp day with the sun warmimh you and a hour with some baroque music, the simple pleasures of life.
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,697
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Ooooh thank you, Quintus and Airwave. You've both made this into a rather lovely thread. Isn't it somehow wonderful that we all find solace in quite similar things that just take us out of the humdrum of daily life? You have both reminded me of other joys, which is a joy in itself. :D
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • Slosh
    Slosh Member Posts: 3,194
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Watching the birds feed from my bird feeder as I wash up
    He did not say you will not be storm tossed, you will not be sore distressed, you will not be work weary. He said you will not be overcome.
    Julian of Norwich
  • Numptydumpty
    Numptydumpty Member Posts: 6,417
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    My daughters and my granddaughter
    Wine
    My dog
    Wine
    Good friends, I’m lucky enough to have a few
    Wine
    A good thriller, book or tv, I don’t mind, but give me action, suspense, and trepidation
    Wine
    Denzel Washington’s smile
    Wine
    Watching Muntjac deer grazing in my garden
    Wine
    The Great British Sewing Bee
    Wine
    Beer
    Wine
  • Quintus
    Quintus Member Posts: 62
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Welcome to the south of France, Numptydumpy!😂
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sunshine. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • Slosh
    Slosh Member Posts: 3,194
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    My three grandchildren all wanting to sit next to me at once. Ended up with one either side and the third on my lap.
    He did not say you will not be storm tossed, you will not be sore distressed, you will not be work weary. He said you will not be overcome.
    Julian of Norwich
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,697
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    It's sunny with a slight breeze and my washing's out :D
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • stellabean
    stellabean Member Posts: 307
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    the sight of the 2 horses and 4 sheep galloping over the field when I call them for breakfast. They look like a very low budget western.
  • GraceB
    GraceB Member Posts: 1,595
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Chocolate.
    The smell of washing just as it's come in from drying on the line.
    My cat Tara who is absolutely batty despite being 16 and a half!
    The ability to drive and therefore retain my independence.
    The love and support I've had from my family, friends and the wonderful people on this Forum. Thank you.

    GraceB

    P.S. Oh, and more chocolate. :lol::lol:
    Turn a negative into a positive!
  • Slosh
    Slosh Member Posts: 3,194
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sitting in my garden yesterday listening to bird song and the sound of buzzing bees.
    He did not say you will not be storm tossed, you will not be sore distressed, you will not be work weary. He said you will not be overcome.
    Julian of Norwich
  • Kitty
    Kitty Member Posts: 3,583
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sunshine - even when it makes the picture on my telly fade. m0150

    "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." Robert A Heinlein