Small (Seasonal) Pleasures

[Karen]

As the "Pet Peeve" thread has resurfaced, I decided to start another positively toned thread in response. There is good n the world.

How about one small pleasure per post. If you're stuck, spring is arriving in North America, what do you enjoy about that?


So one small pleasure this:

Seeing the fat dark green tulip shoots, some rimmed in a narrow band of red, an inch high in the front yard.

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

Birds chirping, flowers growing... just the overall smell of spring. :)

[Cookiebaker]

Taking Malone out first thing in the morning....all is so still, except for the sounds of wild birds all around, filling the air with whistles and calls. You can feel birdie love in the air, and spring chickies on the way. :):D

[Kfamr]

Actually having flowers in the yard for the dogs to pose by!

[Karen]

Getting to leave work when it's still light outside!

[Kfamr]

Being able to have the house open, when it's not too cold or too hot.

[CountryWolf07]

Hearing your FAVORITE songs on the radio.. or listening to your FAVORITE CD's.. :)

[apcrs5122]

Driving on the road...in the country, with the windows rolled down, the wind in your hair, singing along to the radio:)

[Logan]

Opening the windows and doors to get some fresh air!!!!!! :D

[Cinder & Smoke]

:)

Ahhhhhh... ** SPRING *** ...

means
it's *almost*

Tyme to go ** SWIMMIN ** !!

:) . :D . ;)

[popcornbird]

Opening the windows and enjoying that beautiful fresh spring air. Listening to the soft singing of happy birds outside. Enjoying the most ***perfect*** weather of the year, and having gorgeous colorful blossoms and flowers in the backyard.

[lynnestankard]

The dark nights are receeding - it now doesn't get dark til........oh about 6.15 - yeah! Soon it will be light until 9pm - oh much joy!

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Lynne

[Randi]

Feeling the sun is getting stonger and seeing the flowers popping up in the yard. :)

Putting seeds in the soil and watch them grow. :)

[Barbara]

I hope I can add the European spring too (not just the North American ;)):

I love the crocusses as they are the first bright colours in the grey and brown tones of our winter. They appeared immediately the first day the snow was melting 2 weeks ago.

[joycenalex]

day light at 6:30 am and 6:30 pm, gardening catalogues, seed packages, and sitting outside in a lawn chair

[BitsyNaceyDog]

Smelling the citris blossoms. Playing in the yard with my dogs. Enjoying the Sun. Opening the windows for my cats. Taking my birds outside for sun. Spring is my favorite time of the year!!!

[slick]

Being able to go to work with no coat on

Having my moon roof open

The sunrise - I get a wonderful view from my apartment

[Kona & Oreo's mom]

Seeing that the irises are blooming outside my kitchen window

Walking Oreo in the evening while it is still light out--no flashlights or reflectors needed anymore

The many lizards sunning in the backyard

[Edwina's Secretary]

The feeling of renewal. So many people have mentioned the desire to make things clean and fresh to go with the season (including me!:D )

Now...back to my cleaning!

[Cataholic]

Sunlight before my eyes open in the morning....

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Uncovering the motorhome in anticipation of our first trip of the season - which is this weekend!!! Yippee!

Even though it's supposed to be rainy (which is another pleasure instead of snow) it's supposed to be warm....and I'm getting new cabinets in the motorhome! I'm so excited! :D Terry's actually on his way already and I'll be joining him late tomorrow night.

Oh, and also, I'm like Jo, just being able to wake up when it's not pitch dark outside is enough for me. :D

[Corinna]

the smell of the first shovel full of soil being turned up.

[CathyBogart]

Picnics on the beach, when it's still not *quite* warm enough there for most people so they're almost empty.

[RICHARD]

Sitting with the door open and catching the jasmine plant in the neighborhood.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by RICHARD
Sitting with the door open and catching the jasmine plant in the neighborhood.

What, Richard, does the Jasmine plant just run by the door and you reach out and catch it? ;) :p :D

[catland]

The flowering trees - plum, cherry, apple...

Bulbs - the dafodills are in full bloom and the tulips aren't far behind.

Just being able to be back outside again - housework and laundry can wait for a rainy day. Also, by working out in the yard its a time to reconnect with neighbors since we've all be sequestered inside.

Daylight - less than two weeks until daylight saving time - my favorite day of the year.

[RICHARD]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
What, Richard, does the Jasmine plant just run by the door and you reach out and catch it? ;) :p :D

smart arse!

Here in CA we don't have a lot of the spring stuff that goes on in your neck of the woods! One sad thing is seeing the pollution take it's toll on the plants out here....we had scads of eucalyptus trees that have long since died....I miss those trees!

We have some jasmine plants in the neighborhood that have started to perfume the area, that is a wonderful smell, especially when the breeze picks up late at night.

[trayi52]

the smell of the first shovel full of soil being turned up.

That was one thing I was thinking about too, Corinna. I love the smell of fresh turned dirt.

I love seeing the trees blooming, they look so beautiful! Spring is my favorite time of year!

Great Thread, Karen!!

Willie:)

[green_chameleon_girl]

When its warm enough to wear shorts and a sweater at dawn when the sky is pink and you can relax:)

[popcornbird]

Originally posted by lynnestankard


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Thank you! :D

[dukedogsmom]

Well, we don't get many changes of seasons down here ,which is depressing. However, the smell of the orange blossoms right now is so heavenly!

[carole]

well it is changing to Autumn here soon, and I love to see all the pretty leaves on the trees, especially some of the streets are just beautiful not far from where I live.

[RICHARD]

This one came to mind the other day....


Dinner.

I get home around dinner time and now that the windows are open to the house you can smell the meals being cooked.....

That and a good BBQ!

[Karen]

Six o'clock and it's still light out! Wheeeee!

[2kitties]

I love it when my boys are able to birdwatch by the patio doors again. They're so intense!
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[NoahsMommy]

What a nice thread. :)

Spring means I can open the windows so that nice, fresh air can come in.

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Originally posted by slick


Having my moon roof open




I have always wondered about this....is it the same as a sun-roof????

[Dogz]

Going outside without a winter coat on.

:)

[Karen]

Originally posted by Ally Cat's Mommy
I have always wondered about this....is it the same as a sun-roof????

I think a moon roof is just smaller than a sun roof.
*******

Seeing the first periwinkle/vinca - bloom over on the south side of the house.
*
One small blue blossom
Against rich deep green leaves - Spring
Silently arrives
*

[countrycowgirl]

going out to my barn and listing to the radio and taking in all the smells of spring and watching my horses graze and listining to the soft pat of their hoofs as they move. watching scarlett play with adam, and the dogs running and playing that is the best parts of spring for me! :D :D

[jenfer]

Taking a nap on the sofa with Gigi on my side(all curled up like a little ball) on a Saturday afternoon. :)

[Sevens]

Opening my windows for the breeze to come in.

The smell of fresh cut grass.

Being able to stay out later at the dog park with Bailey and Guinness.

Watching the leaves come in on the tree outsite my bedroom window.

Being able to sit outside with a nice glass of iced tea and watch the world go by.