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The Happy Wall

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Started 1 year ago by Ratwomble
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Ratwomble
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In our house we have a "Happy Wall". It is really just a big pinboard, and the family rule is that anyone can post anything there that they feel like as long as it doesn't upset any other member of the family.

Things get put up there if they are inspirational, remind us of fun times, are pretty to look at, make us smile, make us proud. So concert tickets for Madness are there (they were the kids first gig), photos of local wildlife (our squirrel, ducks in our garden), a drinks stirrer from a hotel we liked, a balloon from a restaurant we liked. Photos of friends, family. Postcards from the gnome who went walkabout, copies of paintings we like. That sort of thing.

So I wondered if we could have one here.

Same rules.

Post anything you like that you find inspirational, makes you happy, makes you smile. Don't post anything that is likely to upset anyone else. And because it is a virtual "happy wall" there is no size restriction.

Thu Apr 28 2011 6:58:32 #
Ratwomble
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The song "Reasons to be cheerful, part 3" by Ian Dury and the Blockheads.

Thu Apr 28 2011 6:59:35 #
Ratwomble
Member

The smell of fresh DYMO tape. The old stuff, where the letters got pushed out.

Thu Apr 28 2011 7:08:15 #
Ratwomble
Member

Kittens

Thu Apr 28 2011 7:09:05 #
Ratwomble
Member

Being the first person to walk in fresh snow.

Thu Apr 28 2011 7:10:46 #
Tess
Member

Being the first person to make footprints on a deserted beach.
Seeing the first swallow of the year.
Hearing the first cuckoo.
Watching the starlings doing their aerial displays as they prepare to roost.
And the little fluffy newly hatched chick we bought yesterday in our local farm suppliers for a £3 charity donation snuggling into my palm on the way home and today seeing her? learning that she has brothers and sisters and that a big fluffy mummy is so much better than a heat lamp.

Thu Apr 28 2011 8:25:40 #
Maxthedog
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Stroking the Cat (Max)
Eating pizza
Seeing Malcolm (the pheasant)
Seeing Rodney (The grey/red squirrel)
Seeing the mother duck that appeared in our garden one day with a trail of 15 or so ducklings.
Helping people
Working in the charity shop I help at then going for a coffee
Seeing my blog and thinking "I did that"

Thu Apr 28 2011 10:28:37 #
Ratwomble
Member

Fresh baked bread. Cut thick while still warm. With butter.

Thu Apr 28 2011 22:22:37 #
Truddles
Member

When I was little I used to get into trouble for picking at the crust of the loaf on the way home from the baker

Paddling in cool water on a hot sunny day.
Swimming in the sea.
Jumping in puddles (pre OCD of course )
The quietness that a blanket of snow induces.
The first flowers of spring.
Brightly coloured flower beds.
The look of wonderment on the face of a young child when they encounter something for the first time.
I too like:
Fresh baked bread. Cut thick while still warm. With butter.
Watching the starlings doing their aerial displays as they prepare to roost.
Being the first person to walk in fresh snow.

Sun May 1 2011 12:19:38 #
*k
Member

Eating walnut and carrot cake.
My daughter giving me encouragement for the small steps that I am making lately in my OCD battle. ( that really meant alot), and made me smile.
Oh and eating chocolate, think of it as a reward for my achievements.
Bright sunny days. (makes me feel a little bit more cheerful).

Mon May 2 2011 20:39:58 #
Ratwomble
Member

A cold beer on a hot day. Condensation running down the side of the glass.....

Mon May 2 2011 21:46:36 #
Truddles
Member

Someone gently rubbing my painful back which soothes the pain (can't reach it myself )

Mon May 2 2011 22:17:56 #
Ratwomble
Member

Truddles' new avatar.

Thu May 5 2011 22:21:34 #
Ella
Member

the kestrel on the side of our road,
the butterfly that landed on my hand yesterday,
the chirpy robin on the side my fence, that let me hand feed it,
My rabbit lolloping around our garden,
the hedgehog that steals the guinea pigs' food with its cute woffley nose.
I love wildlife, in case you hadn't noticed

Fri May 6 2011 8:49:10 #
Tess
Member

Ella telling us about her love of wildlife

Fri May 6 2011 9:34:16 #
Ratwomble
Member

Really good vanilla ice cream

Sat May 7 2011 21:30:25 #
Truddles
Member

Rhubarb and gooseberries though not together

Sat May 7 2011 22:32:17 #
Ratwomble
Member

Rhubarb and apple crumble. With custard. (cream or ice cream perfectly acceptable, but if there is any about, custard)

Sun May 8 2011 7:15:43 #
Tess
Member

The absolutely amazing Cornish ice cream you can buy at Lanhydrock (double scoop of course) which is made with clotted cream and locally produced fresh fruit.

Sun May 8 2011 9:33:24 #
Soxon
Key Master

Relaxing watching TV whilst in my hole on MY HILL of course

Thu May 26 2011 17:36:41 #
nettlenoo
Member

ok i love snuggles with my partner i feel safe in his hugs.
i love talking to my guinea pigs when you say veggies veggies or ginnies in a super high pitch voice they go crazy and start cheeping and running around funny to watch, i love it when the sun shines and my cats lazily lull around on their backs rolling from side to side they look so blissfully happy. i love the sound of the wind and the feel of it on my face i love rain too the sound of it on your window or being out in drizzle then getting home to a warm cozy home lovely. i love green spaces lovely woodland walks in early spring. i love looking at a starry sky i think it so amazing. i love water big beautiful lakes in scotland beautiful lakes anywhere.
big love of my life cadburys lol i love chocolate
i love taking photos mainly of my beloved pets gosh i could list so many things i love

Thu May 26 2011 19:49:20 #
Ratwomble
Member

Then list them!

Thu May 26 2011 20:34:05 #
mattwords
Member

Just blooming tea roses
babies smiles, chubby feet, chubby hands
being able to stay in bed all morning reading favourite books
Philip Larkin poetry
visiting the Art Galleries in Glasgow
Listening to 80's music
Swimming after 5 years of not being able to cos of the OCD
Seeing my dd turn into a funny, kind, thoughtful, intelligent, creative teen
Knowing from Facebook I have more really good friends than I deserve, some from since high school.

Thu May 26 2011 22:53:00 #
Ratwomble
Member

Eating cake with my extended family.

Sun Jun 5 2011 21:48:07 #
Truddles
Member

Seeing the plants in my containers grow and come into bloom

Sun Jun 5 2011 21:50:05 #
Ratwomble
Member

Porridge

Thu Jun 23 2011 15:50:53 #
Truddles
Member

So many people seem to be having a bad week so let's see if we can find some more things to put on the Happy Wall to cheer ourselves up

Knowing that I'm not alone
A cool breeze on a hot sunny day

Wed Aug 3 2011 11:10:32 #
chloe
Member

walking in the countryside feeling at one with nature, watching the deer grazing in the fields, a cats contented purr.

Wed Aug 10 2011 13:24:30 #
Ratwomble
Member

Chloe,

Not just the purr, but when they come up and rub their head on your leg while purring.....

Thu Aug 11 2011 8:43:43 #
chloe
Member

seeing my cats rolling over enjoying the sunshine, i love my cats, i love all animals.

Thu Aug 11 2011 18:49:17 #

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