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Noises and words you love!

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grandmajet Thu 18-Mar-21 20:18:42

I’ve realised all the threads I’ve started have been asking about things you dislike - noises, words, films etc. So let’s hear about things you love to hear, smells that remind you of a lovely memory, anything that makes you smile inside.

Alioop Sat 20-Mar-21 13:21:20

The birds singing in my garden
The smell of the sea when I walk the dog in the morning, then I walk past the store nearby and they are baking croissants, pies, etc. Did it this morning and it smelt delicious.

NannanTo4 Sat 20-Mar-21 13:23:27

My forever favourite word is serendipity- the sound and the meaning.

A new word in my vocabulary I love was taught to me by my DGD (now 6) when she was 2
‘Soffy’ her word for her blanket - soft and fluffy.

Minerva Sat 20-Mar-21 13:58:04

Smell; Whisky. I’m teetotal now; alcohol messes with my meds.

Sound: Early morning bird song in Australia. Not that I’ve heard it in a long time.

Word: Nincompoop. No idea why.

Rosina Sat 20-Mar-21 14:22:48

Lavender - I find the intoxicating scent so relaxing.
Bird song - especially if in the garden on a sunny day. Just heavenly.
Small children laughing uncontrollably - that chuckling should be bottled to help anyone who is feeling sad!

Glasgo Sat 20-Mar-21 14:27:29

Freesias, had them in my wedding bouquet.

Flakesdayout Sat 20-Mar-21 14:34:36

Sound : Morning Chorus - if I wake up early I just listen and that brings a smile

Smell : Fresh washing, toast. Rain on a hot summer day.

Word: Comfy and snuggly (in winter)

marionk Sat 20-Mar-21 14:37:35

Blue Grass perfume takes me right back to my childhood

sharon103 Sat 20-Mar-21 14:40:41

Unigran4
Tomorrow's another day. I hope it will be better. flowers

sharon103 Sat 20-Mar-21 14:42:41

Glasgo

Freesias, had them in my wedding bouquet.

So did I Glasgo. I love them. smile

mrswoo Sat 20-Mar-21 14:56:30

Favorite sounds: The sound of baby's laughter
Ships horns on a foggy night - although I no longer live by the sea
The sight and sound of waves crashing against rocks
Woodpigeons cooing - reminds me of childhood and long, sunny summer days.

Favourite word: Ethereal.

Favourite smells: Washing, fresh off the line
Ginger and garlic being cooked together
Freshly cut grass.

BlueSapphire Sat 20-Mar-21 14:59:38

I loved the smell of his favourite aftershave on (late) DH. I still have some left and occasionally spray it onto my pillow..

nipsmum Sat 20-Mar-21 15:07:34

I unfortunately have lost my sense of smell. I do however love waterfalls and the sound of tinkling streams. Woodpeckers in the park, children enjoying themselves. Happy tail wagging dogs and jubilant puppies.

Magrithea Sat 20-Mar-21 15:12:24

Bird song in the evening, the sound of the sea, the smell of new mown grass, the sound of my grandchildren playing

Glasgo Sat 20-Mar-21 15:34:25

I used to buy Freesia perfume too by Yardley sharon103.

starstella Sat 20-Mar-21 15:48:43

lavender freesia gardinia mock orange blossom and new cut grass'walking into an Italian restaurant smelling the olive oil and garlic

children playing and shouting to each other such a joyous sound. I love you granny I love you mum.

being by the sea watching the waves roll in watching birds kittens and puppies cats and dogs walking through a wood with sun shining down.

Clevedon Sat 20-Mar-21 16:22:33

The smell of washing on the line in the garden and my grandson laughing ?

Tooyoungytobeagrandma Sat 20-Mar-21 16:45:08

I loved the first lockdown for the sounds of birds and bees when out on my one a day allowable hours walk, no cars to drown it out. Mown grass means hay fever symptoms although it heralds summer. Love proper coffee, fresh baked bread smell. Love the smell of the sea and the feel of the sun on my face when at my holiday home (no chance for last 15 months ?). Love the sound of and having a good belly laugh and how certain songs bring back different memories (of parents, children and first love) and my cats purr❤️

Polly4t42 Sat 20-Mar-21 17:00:01

The best sound in the world is the voice of your child or grandchild saying I love you Mama/ Nana. I childminder my two grandchildren aged 4 and 18 mths and yesterday during lunch the 4 yr old just looked up from his roll and said Nana I do love you, he then signed it to me. For the eight years my husband and I tried for a child, with many treatments, ops etc ending up with several IVF goes the one thing that kept us going was the hope that one day we would hear that sentence.we are blessed.

Nell8 Sat 20-Mar-21 17:05:30

I love -

the scent of sweetpeas
the word "granite" - hard and everlasting, always reflecting tiny pinpricks of light
the sound of the words " Hi Mum, it's me!"

Elvis58 Sat 20-Mar-21 17:08:53

Smell of the sea.
Sound of birdsong.
I also like to slip the word discombobulated into conversation.

Patsy70 Sat 20-Mar-21 17:09:26

I was walking on the sand dunes in West Wittering a few years ago with my daughter and granddaughters, and there was a wonderful scent of wild Alyssum, which reminded me of my Nan, who always planted the cultivated plant in her garden. Happy memories! ♥️

Patsy70 Sat 20-Mar-21 17:15:46

Polly4t42, how lovely.

Bazza Sat 20-Mar-21 17:33:04

Birdsong, particularly a skylark, the sea, wind and rain when tucked up in my warm bed. I love you, said by anyone! The word home. Laughing babies.

Rosemary and lavender on a hot day, old fashioned roses, winter box. Rain on hot dry earth. Just bathed babies. Grilling bacon and a roasting chicken. I feel better already!

Whitewavemark2 Sat 20-Mar-21 17:49:51

Actually I would like to add everyone s post to my favourites. Everyone I read I think “yes” ?

Newatthis Sat 20-Mar-21 18:15:43

Birdsong
Washing fresh from the line
lavender
The coos coming from my new (yet to meet) granddaughter who is now 10 months old and thee chatter coming from my 3 year old granddaughter (roll on air travel)!