simple pleasures, what are yours.

I am so thrilled that this thread is still going on. It gives me such pleasure reading what simple pleasures other people have, it warms my heart.
So here are a couple more.
I love watching the clouds in the sky, am I the only person on the planet or not. I love the different types of clouds, I have since I was a little kid. Nimbus, cumulas, stratus (not sure about the spelling) and I cant remember the last one. Can you help? I learnt all about them in about grade 3. Every day I look at the sky and see if I can see any shapes or what type the clouds are. I feel a bit of a nut, but there must be others out there that love them as well. My favorite cloud formations are stratus clouds, they look so beautiful and spread out in the sky.
I also love sitting on my bed with my cat who is now about twelve months old. She is from a shelter, we got her when she was about 6 weeks old. She had been left with her brothers and sisters in a drain. A jogger heard their cry's for help. She was very timid but now after a year she is coming up to me for cuddles. She loves going outside in the sun, we are fortunate enough to have a large back yard and front garden for her to explore. To watch her is sheer bliss as she discovers all there is in nature in a safe, loving environment, her name is "Bella" the beautiful one.

And my DH says 'STILL
nobody mentions sex!' Does nobody else do sex?

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Getting on my exercise bike for an hour - especially if I've got some rock and metal on loud.
Mopping the kitchen floor with steaming hot water.
Playing Lego games on the PlayStation
Judy

Am presently enjoying the simple pleasure of sitting in the garden with a coffee, the sun is shining and two red kites are circling overhead. Bliss in the present moment typing this.

Time alone when DH goes out.
Time with DGCs
Helping out in church bookshop, meeting lovely people.
Knitting for charity.
A letter from my sponsored child.

My garden bench, warm sunshine, a nice plate of scrambled eggs and salad, and DH out playing with his mates, definitely did it for me this afternoon.

Didn't last though. Got quite pissed off when he came home and I had to get the dinner on.

A clean house ,lots of flowers everywhere
Beds changed and all washing and ironing up to date
All paperwork,including 'business'/admin emails, up to date
My 'to do' list at a manageable level and consisting of enjoyable things
Lawn mowed,garden neat
then I can relax and read a book either in said sunny garden or curled up on a sofa (-(without feeling guilty)
This Nirvana happens very rarely ...

All the lovely things I do with my daughters and grandchildren especially when we go on holiday together ( I know I'm lucky!)
Getting into a clean bed with a new book
Really good plain chocolate
The first cup of tea especially if it's got a biscuit or piece of toast with it
The smell of mown grass
A vase of tulips bought by my daughter- I have this every mothers day
Listening to Carols from Kings on Christmas Eve
Coffee together with my best friend
A meal out and lovely conversation ( well good gossip really!)
The first time I can wear sandals instead of shoes ( because it's SUNNY hooray)
My favourite CD playing and the Telegraph crossword on a Saturday
The words "I love you Granny"

Looking at old photographs
Receiving letters in the post from friends
Having a hot bath
Lying on a quiet beach listening to the waves
Seeing a rainbow
Singing in my choir
Having friends for a meal
Being with my grandchildren
Watching the sun set through my sitting room window
Taking a train journey

Listening to bird song - I want to die doing that
Clean sheets.
Answering the phone and find its son or daughter
Sitting in the sun with a good book
Sitting looking out to sea in a secret place in Cornwall
Chatting to my grandchildren
Pottering in my garden
Listening to the baby birds in their bird box near my conservatory door
Loads more.

No wonder we are the happiest age.

Looking at big,East Anglian skies.Finding silly names for my cat.Seeing friends and family doing interesting things on Face Book.Good coffee.A book at bedtime.Proper letters.Sharing a meal.Sharing experiences on Gransnet!Memories of people and places.My family.The friends in the local church.New mown grass.Shopping....

A baby's smile .
Pillow talk .
Toast and coffee .

Reading this has really lifted my spirits and made me feel grateful for just being alive .
Opening the curtains in the morning to find the sun shining
Spending all day in the garden pottering
Putting my fluffy dressing gown on at 7pm and watching a good British Drama while eating chocolate .
Working for an animal charity knowing everything I sell will benefit them
My cat sitting on my lap when I don`t have to go anywhere
Making something with my sewing machine .
Sitting and watching the sea
Spending the morning cleaning the house and the afternoon reading a good book knowing that it is all done.
I could go on .....

Pleasant surprises are what I enjoy most.
Turning on the radio to find a favourite piece of music already playing; bulbs I'd forgotten bursting into flower in the garden; going for a walk, turning a corner and finding a beautiful view spread out in front of me; walking into a country church to find the choir practicing at that moment; phone calls or emails from loved ones; finding something precious I'd forgotten or thought I had lost; sorry I could go on for pages!

This thread is a joy to read. Here are my simple pleasures in addition to those about grandchildren and fresh bed linen.

Watching all the episodes of a good boxed set, back to back, on a cold winter's evening while wearing my fluffy, cosy pyjamas and knitting a cardie for my granddaughter. ?

Waking to a new day ............

Many of the above especially a bed with clean sheet. Today having a very relaxed breakfast after minding my grandchildren yesterday. Going in the greenhouse and seeing the seeds have started sprouted, gardening with a very friendly robin watching. Found a lot of vine weevil grubs in a pot putting the soil out and watching the robin eating them whilst I drank a cup of tea. The sound of wine being poured after the bottle is opened.

Blue skies
Being by the sea or a river
Finding a cafe with good gluten free cake
Sitting in the conservatory just thinking
The grandchildren's laughter
An unexpected phone call from a friend

annsixty, of course you must when you can

Loving this. Just read some to my dh and he said "I don't hear sex mentioned at all!" Haha.

Lovely thoughts and so many are mine too. Went for a lovely walk in the spring sun with my poorly SiL today and the bluebells are out in the woods such a beautiful sight.

I pay for kindle unlimited ,£7:99 a month to borrow as many books as you like as long as you don't have more than 10 at the same time.
Today I found two books I really wanted to read and that was a very happy simple pleasure. I can't wait to get stuck into the first one.

Cut half the grass (about 1500 sq m) and the mower didn't break down
It smells lovely as well.

Hearing DGC shouting "Granny!" and hurtling towards the door when I arrive
Daffodils in the blue jug from my late mother's house
A quiet cup of tea after tidying the kitchen in the morning when DH has gone to work
Watching good television with DH, a glass of wine and some decent salted nuts
...and many of those already mentioned by others

Seeing my Cress seeds sprout on the windowsill knowing that delicious cress sandwiches are just a few days away.
Hiking for miles cross country in all weather conditions with my Dearest Chums.
Finding a forgotten £5 note in my purse.
A big cup of Tea
Feeling like a million dollars after having my hair done.
Jeans that actually fit, feel comfortable, and look good.
Managing to open a Frey Bentos pie without losing a finger
Peace and Quiet in moderation

Just reading the list of everyone's simple pleasures has made me feel better. Thank you.