Game: One Small Pleasure This

[Karen]

One Small Pleasure This:

For a positive thread, in this society in which we take so much for granted, how about this:

Post ONE small thing that brings you pleasure

Just one, and you cannot post again until at least three other people have posted.

I'll start:

One Small Pleasure This:
A hot cup of chai tea on a bitterly cold evening

[slick]

A positive PM from a fellow Pet Talker

Edit: sorry I just have to revise this. My one small pleasure is, indeed, Pet Talk. :) Participating in this website has not only brought me tears, but smiles and friendships that I believe will last forever. To me, that's one HUGE pleasure.

[Tonya]

When Jaden (my son) randomly kisses me on the cheek.

[Kfamr]

When Simba comes inside and growls(asks) me to come outside with him.

[dukedogsmom]

Seeing how happy Duke is when I get home from work.

[luckies4me]

Dylan's smile. :)

[Karen]

A hug

[Tonya]

When my husband kisses my forehead. It shows that he simply loves me...no other motives. lol.

[slick]

Originally posted by Karen
A hug
Living alone, I don't get many of those at all, but I agree. Hugs go a long way to bringing pleasure, and their FREE!!! :)

[luckies4me]

Originally posted by Tonya
When my husband kisses my forehead. It shows that he simply loves me...no other motives. lol.

I hear ya on that one! :rolleyes:

Another one is mine: flowers :)

[Tweety_Pie]

Being with my friends

[Foam]

Going to basketball games after school with my friends

[aly]

Laying in bed covered with cats and dogs on a rainy day (LOVE the rain! I was born in the rain - err, in a hospital, but it was raining outside! And my middle name is Rayne :D )

[micki76]

Climbing into bed at night and sorting out where everyone goes! :D

[Karen]

The beginning of a really good book ...
(or at least the anticipation of what seems to be a good book)

[luckies4me]

Getting something really cool in the mail!:D

[binka_nugget]

Someone saying "How are you?" and really meaning it.

[Kfamr]

Recieving packages for the pups.

[Twisterdog]

One Small Pleasure This:

When I get ready to leave my neice's house, and my six year old great-neice looks up at me with big sad eyes and say, "Auntie Shanna, please don't go. Don't go!"

:)

[lovemyshiba]

Getting a kiss from Kito.
My other three dogs will give out kisses willingly, but he is very selective.

[Tonya]

Originally posted by lovemyshiba
Getting a kiss from Kito.
My other three dogs will give out kisses willingly, but he is very selective.

Dusty too! He rarely gives kisses, so I get so excited when he does.

[trayi52]

When my grandchildren tell me how much they love me..

[aly]

Olive Garden breadsticks and salad!!!!

[Moose]

...hearing Josh tell me he loves me and being able to wake up next to him each morning knowing he is "mine." :)

Great thread, Karen!

[Fuzzy317]

A big bowl of vanilla ice cream....yummy. :D

[clara4457]

When a dog that has been at the shelter a long time finally gets adopted. :D

[lynnestankard]

A l-o-n-g telephone call to Diane on a Saturday or Sunday - aaaahhh.

Lynne

[Barbara]

Looking at the Catoftheday first thing in the morning in the office before I start working :)

[Cookiebaker]

Climbing into bed that is all toasty warm because the mattress warmer has been on for an hour. Mmmmmm!

[lbaker]

Just this morning, waking up to a liberal leave day from work because of the snow and sitting in front of my fire with a cup of coffee and a sofa and floor full of dogs and cats staying warm WITH a good book to boot :cool:

[CamCamPup33]

Pet talk makes me extremely happy, even if it's just pettalk, i love it!! :)

[Amber]

PT, my Friends, and my pets make me Happy! They are the best things in this world! :D

[Tonya]

Originally posted by aly
Olive Garden breadsticks and salad!!!!

I used to work there! Believe me! I think I lived off of breadsticks. lol.

[Tonya]

Payday Friday right before a three day weekend. Those are the best!

[cubby31682]

Staying home and staying in bed all day with Cubby right next to me.

[Vio&Juni]

Getting a love letter from my important person. He writes such beautiful letters. I feel like the most beautiful woman in the whole world :D

[catnapper]

finding $20 in a coat pocket from last winter!

[Karen]

A dog curled up asleep in the winter sunshine, feet twitching with dreams of ancestral sheep herding (the office Sheltie)

[catlover4ever]

Anyone of my furbabies that decide to come up on my lap and use me as their napping spot.

[lbaker]

PUPPY BREATH :D

[lynnestankard]

One small pleasure this

When Bagel comes indoors on a cold winters day and lets me very softly stroke her v-e-r-y cold ears - bliss!

Lynne

[ramanth]

Kia's ecstactic reaction when she see's my dad. :)

[slick]

Driving home at night you notice gas has gone up 10 cents per litre. You smile......because you filled up in the morning when the price was cheap.....

[trayi52]

Oh, I forgot puppy breath! That is such a pleasure!

[lbaker]

Not having to go out on a nasty snowing day because there's beer in the fridge, wine in the cupboard, plenty of food in the pantry and fridge and lots & lots of dog and cat food. And split wood on the back porch. ahhhhhhhh

[slick]

Originally posted by lbaker
Not having to go out on a nasty snowing day because there's beer in the fridge, wine in the cupboard, plenty of food in the pantry and fridge and lots & lots of dog and cat food. And split wood on the back porch. ahhhhhhhh
Oh, I'll be right over.....:) :) Save me a spot by the fireplace.

[Fox-Gal]

Walking across your yard, sun in your face, surrounded by all the living things you have added and realizing that it's all yours and you have made it a home. Nothing better, for me. :)

[rg_girlca]

My two wonderful sons, who are 21 & 25 and still kiss me goodnight or goodbye and say I love you.

[catlover4ever]

Sitting out on my back deck (of course not in winter) and just hearing nature in her finest hour.

[RICHARD]

Sharing something you have cooked with a co-worker and having them tell you, "That was really good, did you make it?"

[anna_66]

When my 5 month old great niece looks at me and smiles:D

[moosmom]

Going outside after a fresh snowfall and seeing the snowflakes sparkle in the moonlight.

[catnapper]

Falling asleep to the sound of a purring kitten. (and it is especially nice when my chronically snoring hubby doesn't snore!)

[popcornbird]

Listening to Popcorn's soft beautiful song that he sings every morning.

[Miss Meow]

A thick slice of bread, warm from the bakery, with real butter.

[Tweety_Pie]

horse back riding on a nice summer day:)

[K9soul]

Seeing so many wonderful pictures of everyone's happy, healthy, and cherished pets every day, even if it's just in the signature or avatar - knowing every face is loved and tenderly cared for.

[bluekat]

I have a lot of these:p

*When Blueberry jumps on my bed in the morning just when I wake up and start to purr

[Desert Arabian]

A nuzzle on the face from a horse.

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by Miss Meow
A thick slice of bread, warm from the bakery, with real butter.

If I can.....

The smell just before you walk into the bakery..


lol,

On the way home from work I pass thru Beautiful Downtown Burbank...There is a bakery right next to the freeway.....on certain days a traffic jam doesn't seem so bad.

It's almost heaven.:D

[lovemyshiba]

After working, coming home knowing I don't have to leave the house again, especially in this horrible cold, snow, and ice we're having, and watching the pups enjoy it so much outside!!

[clara4457]

Coming home after a business trip and seeing Leo and Penny look at me like I was sunshine itself. :) And then Sam jumping on my lap with both dogs at my feet and laying there for the entire night.

[Karen]

When I pet Miss Hoppy and she "hunkers down" which you might have to have a bunny to understand, but she just about flattens herself out on the spot as if to say "Yes, pet me for hours just like that and I'll be happy!"

[Cookiebaker]

Working really hard on a project at work, and having the lady that is supervising come in and appreciate all you have done!!! :D

Today, I was given the task of designing a cover for a town report, and I put at least 4 hours into it. I was really nervous when she came to look at the proof, and though she had 2 minor changes, she *loved* it! That really made my day! :D

[Pam]

A kiss from my little two year old grandson. (Makes me melt!)

[slick]

In the summertime, sitting on my deck with M & S, eating my breakfast and watching the sun come up and the boats to by.

[Desert Arabian]

Stepping on to the scale and watching my weight go down and not up, for a change! :) :) :) :) Can't tell you how happy that makes me!

I was 153lbs a little over a year and a half (:o :o :o) ago, I just stood on the scale today and I am 121lbs. Two weeks ago I was 125lbs.

[K9soul]

Sitting on the couch with a cup of chamomile tea, a good book, and the dogs curled up next to me. Pure heaven :)

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

Seeing my nephew look at me and smile.... :)

[Tonya]

Hearing my husband and son tell eachother that they love eachother....Watching them walk in front of me holding hands.

[tomkatzid]

Hearing my Mother laugh.

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Having great friends round for a good home-cooked meal, and talking into the small hours!

[Fox-Gal]

Being able look into your husbands eyes and still see the love he has for you, feeling safe in knowing that it will always be there. Knowing how lucky you are because so many don't have that.

[Vio&Juni]

Chocolate Chips Cookies :) with milk

[lbaker]

Having the dogs know how to go out in the back yard and "get the sticks" from the snow & ice and bring them to the back door so I can re-stoke the fire in the morning without getting my boots on! The big split logs are by the door but sometimes you need "Squaw Wood" (no offense ladies, it's just an expression) to get the big logs going ;)

[bluekat]

Just lying around at home and spending lots of time on the Internet;) lol

[apcrs5122]

Having a snowball fight with a bunch (or just one other) friends

[Karen]

Berry swirl bread (there's a bread store around the corner from where I work.)

[Fox-Gal]

Falling asleep to the sounds of a soft rain.

[slick]

Originally posted by Fox-Gal
Falling asleep to the sounds of a soft rain.
Oh yea, I'm with you on this one Fox-Gal. I've done a lot of camping in my time both in a tent and trailer and there is nothing quite like waking up to rain falling on the tent. Getting out of the tent on a rainy day; now that's another story :D

[K9soul]

Eating a really good dinner after I have been hungry for awhile, and that sleepy content feeling afterwards :D

[pitc9]

Watching my pups cuddle and kiss eachother!!

[HoRsELUvR]

Talking about random and ridiculous things with my friends.:D

[Miss Meow]

Laughing

[slick]

Reading a happy update on someone's sick or lost pet.

and

laughing at everyone's jokes (Richard????)

[anna_66]

Sending a surprising gift to a friend:)

[RICHARD]

having a miserable day and walkig outside to see a great sunset.

[Desert Arabian]

Going up north to our cottage, spending the time hiking in the woods, fishing, swimming, etc.

[Barbara]

Driving through a foggy winter morning and the sun just comes through and lifts the fog.

[gini]

Violets..............

[Tweety_Pie]

spending time with my grandparents:)

[apcrs5122]

Having random and ridiculous chats with people (ahem! Amber, Julie;) :p)

[moosmom]

Going to Rose Hill Cemetery in CT on my visits, having coffee or lunch with Dave and Joanne, enjoying the peaceful serenity, fresh air and warm sun on my face.

[GoldenRetrLuver]

Originally posted by apcrs5122
Having random and ridiculous chats with people (ahem! Amber, Julie;) :p)

Haha, of course Wifey #3. :p

Spending time with Molly and Daisy, and knowing they will always be there no matter what. :)

[popcornbird]

When Muffin snuggles her fuzzy little head with my cheeks and chirps softly for scritches. It makes me feel so loved by her. :D

[slick]

When I get a Valentine's card in the mail from my Mom telling me that she loves me. Being single, this gives me more pleasure than anything....well....almost anything....Pet Talk ranks up there.:)

People: Valentine's is not just for lovers. If you have a good friend that you love, send them a card. It will mean to world to them.

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

My boyfriend. :)

And my dog. :)

[moosmom]

Putting on fresh clean pj's after a hot shower, and jumping into a bed that has just been made up!

[CathyBogart]

Snuggling with Alikkon in front of the TV on a cold evening. :)

[Fox-Gal]

Sunsets in my back yard over the lake.

[Kfamr]

Making people laugh and smile. I do it all the time :)

[Vio&Juni]

A regular dinner with my sister and my brother that turns into a all-night-long chat :)

[Barbara]

A bath with orange cinnamon bath oil:)

[clara4457]

Getting the keys to my very first home.

[Felicia's Mom]

Felicia and Beau greeting me at the door when I come home from work.

[Karen]

Running into an old friend in an unexpected spot

(At the sub shop last night a friend of mine that I've known since 6th grade was in line in front of me! Haven't seen her in probably a year, so it was quite unexpected!)

[gini]

Spending time with my two young nieces.................and being able to give them hugs.

[bluekat]

Friends calling when I'm home and they're at school:p


I'm at home today again because I *thought* it would be a snow day...turns out I'm the only one who thought that, lol. Then my friend called and I don't know why, but it made me feel better:)
But I still wish I went.

[CathyBogart]

Waking up early enough to check PT and my email before I go to work. :)

[Randi]

One small (atually big) pleasure is ...

when I come down to feed Pjevs and I see him happy and healthy, and he leads me to where his food bowl is. :)

[Karen]

:)

Watching snow fall all day out my window at work.

[moosmom]

Getting into a hot tub armed with a glass of wine, outside on the deck in a crisp winter night, inhaling the night air.

[gini]

At the end of a very long day - taking the time to chill out by reading all of the latest posts on Pet Talk.

[dukedogsmom]

Shopping on Ebay. One of my guilty pleasures.

[Fox-Gal]

Today, driving home on a country road, the sun setting looking so pink over the lake and 2 deer standing off on the side of the road. Thinking how lucky I really am to live out here.

[Vio&Juni]

Wath the fire on a night out camping.

[lbaker]

Remembering (especially with the current weather) sitting on the back porch on a warm summer evening shelling fresh-picked peas.

[Tonya]

Waking up in the morning to find the dogs sleeping peacefully in the living room....AND nothing is damaged! :D

[Barbara]

watching a cat wrestling match;)

[RICHARD]

Having someone cut you off of the street
just to see the same thing happen to them farther down the road.:D

[Miss Meow]

When it's Friday, and I'm free to sleep in tomorrow!

[clara4457]

After 9 months of working on it - Penny Lane and Sam sleeping on the same sofa. :D http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid102/pe234f16dca059038cf26df2432390f2f/f9c6a2f2.jpg

[Vio&Juni]

Wake up with Juni's face near my face :)