Heaven is.....

Walking yesterday on the fells near Ullswater with one of my dearest and oldest friends.
We paid the price this morning with stiff backs and aching hip joints!

I am cheating because I keep thinking of other lovely times - such as arriving at Nelson airport and being almost smothered in cuddles from my daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren.

Any time I'm together with my two daughters and their children. Heaven!!

Last time feeling heavenly was sitting up at the top of Winnat's Pass in the Peak District on a balmy morning in February (just before the cold spell started.)

I was sitting in sunshine peace and quiet, listening to the sheep and enjoying the lovely moorland smells, which does include a mild whiff of sheep poo. This takes me back to all the hill walking I have done in the past.

I would have loved just to do a walk from there but I was on my way to see DGS and DD who was feeling poorly.

A recent heaven moment. Being given my own newly hatched turtle to name and then put on the sand to watch it make its way to the sea safely. Ahh!

What a great thread, so many special times for so many people. I love solitary walks, though they aren't really solitary, as my dogs are with me every step of the way. We live on the edge of the moors, with a number of reservoirs on lower ground. We often meet groups of deer, this year the 6 pairs of herons on the large reservoir all produced large families and last week I caught a glimpse of the Kingfisher, a very rare treat.

Arriving at a holiday destination and taking that first breath of 'holiday air'.
DGS, all of 14 and now so lovely to be around, telling me he loves me.
Resting back in gentle sunshine with a warm breeze on a beach, in a flowery meadow, near a stream, in a clearing in a wood so many lovely places!

That's lovely hummingbird. I can imagine how you felt. What a special note for her to write.

Nice thread - thank you, Greatnan. I had a lovely moment of happiness this week: my 5 year old granddaughter had painted a picture for me, which her mum took home. This is what the note she gave me the next day said:

"Nanny I rilly mad that pitcher for you so I mad you this speshle pitcher becos I love you so much".

The picture was of a lovely pink heart. I thought my heart would burst!

Daft like, I missed the second part of your meesage Galen so have sent you a pm as well

Sadly it is very hilly so I have to be feeling 'on top' before attempting it. That's why it was good doing it yesterday.

Never done it. Only been here 35years, haven't got round to it. Is it disabled (scooter) access able?

Sure is Galen. Then on to the Pill.

Isn't that Clevedon?

....walking around Poets' Walk (Cliff Edge and area of natural beauty) with the dog, first thing in the morning. Haven't been able to do this much since my hip op but managed it yesterday

The first time I held my new born granddaughter came pretty close.

Then there was the day I went with my daughter to choose her wedding dress, and we both dissolved in tears of joy!

And more seriously, the day I was discharged from hospital with an "all clear" from my oncologist. As I walked outside, the leaves on the trees truly looked more green than I had ever noticed, the blue in the sky was incredible, and just sitting in my conservatory, watching birds at the bird table, I had a feeling of peace which could only be described as my idea of heaven!

Sitting on the sofa this morning with my three cats snuggled next to me purring contentedly, clearly fit, well and forgiving after their three-month separation from us and their long journey to New Zealand.

Laughing, especially with my 15yr old DGS who is definitely on my wavelength. He helped me in the garden today while his younger brother was fishing with Grandpa. We sat in the shade drinking lemonade shandy and putting the world to rights. Heaven!

Ah galen you have such romantic memories. That's lovely.
For me it is spending time with my grandchildren.

That's the celestial one, not the confectionary!

Middle of the night in Bray harbour in Aldeney haveing a last night drink with my late OH on a balmy summer night. Watching the moon drift over the island and admiring the Milky Way!

Haha! iI am sure we have all had our moments Grace

Ooh! nanaej - saucy!!
(You did get the quote right - of course)

Midnight skinny dipping with someone special

Getting a positive pregnancy test just before the appointment at the fertility clinic

A very happy New Years Eve with a gang of very special friends

A family BBQ with DDs , SiLs and DGC, DH & me.

Last night's starry sky and the hedgehog that snuffled by!

Gosh..so many heavenly moments ... could also list some hellish ones