What Makes you Happy?

Good morning. What a lovely hurkle-durkle that was! But with temperatures today rising to +4 (7° more than yesterday) no doubt this hibernation mode will cease!
Yesterday's drive into town was 'interesting'. No problem driving carefully down the hill, but gaining traction on the hard-packed snow to come back up was quite another matter. My trusty little Volvo did the job though. I remember last time, many years ago, when we last had a significant amount of snow and I was driving a Ford focus, I had to give up on the hill - with my house in view!! -and take a five mile detour to come in on the flat. The joys of country living.
And still on the subject of weather, I see we have Yellow Warnings for rain and wind on Sunday. Ugh!
I hope everyone is keeping cosy, and safe on their travels, and feeling a little better if poorly. Needless to say I haven't read any of the posts yet x

Seeing this on the front of the fridge. It was done by Gdd1 at least 2 years ago, but it’s still there. ❤️

What makes me happy ?
My beautiful little 10 month old Cavapoo puppy , she’s such a joy & keeps me on my toes .
A good drama series on tv to get grips with
Scanning EBay looking to buy sterling silver Victorian broaches/pendants , I now have 22 beautiful broaches and 4 pendant lockets , I just love the history behind them .
Spending time with my family & my two little GDs , they love to show me how their magic toys work .
Spending time with my friends , we have a good laugh and put the world to rights .

What makes me happiest? It's when my adorable 18 month-old GGD calls me 'Granny'.

Well….. the same as yous really.
A warm bubble bath
A nice book
Sunny day in the garden
A meet up with friends
Seeing family
A walk down the coast band fish and chips.
Seeing my husband when I come in from work

My family, first, second, and last, it’s my family.

Just staying and being alive… in all its fits and spurts. I find joy in every day, no matter where I go, what I do or who I see.

My 70’s is definitely my happiness decade 💕. Retirement is a big part of it.
USA Gundy

Knowing I've got a really good book waiting for me to read in bed.
Finishing a really difficult crossword.
M&S Rosti.
Sunshine!
All cats! they are definitely the most affectionate and wisest of all creatures. Met a lady today who has 16!
Bradley Walsh and The Chase.

And top of the list of things that make me unhappy : this freezing cold weather!

My DD booking herself and the GC in for the February half-term and not caring it might rain.

Such a lovely thread to read. I have enjoyed it very much.It's the written equivalent of a warm fire on a cold day.

My grandkids …….and books!

Happy and healthy children, grandchildren and husband.
Clean house, full fridge, empty laundry and ironing baskets.
A bottle of Figuero 12 or Sancerre something delicious in the oven and a roaring fire.

Never knew there was a technique for folding towels and socks????? Simple things for me,gardening,cooking,family,walking the dog,meeting friends.

I've loved reading all of your comments. Most of the things you've mentioned are what make me happy too. Just the simple things in life. What a happy lot we are! (or at least appreciative 😁🎉🎉🎉)

My 'happy place' is a combination of what many of you have already said: sitting in the summer house on a sunny morning in spring or summer, looking at the plants growing and blossoming, listening to children playing in the nearby school and birds singing, while sipping coffee and munching cake.
Just as good is when one of my granddaughters gives me a spontaneous hug and says "I love you, Nanna".

Both of us waking up in a morning

Watching my husband walking in front of me hand in hand with one of our granddaughters ❤️ One of my DC ringing just for a chat. The first coffee of the day.
Eating our tea together on the sofa. Writing in my diary at the end of the day.
Meeting up with friends for lunch or just coffee. And lastly a sunny day in the garden.
Just shows how little the good times cost.

My lovely family, especially going into DS2's house and the two small DGC come running along the hall for a hug and nearly knock me over.
I made bread this afternoon, for the first time in ages, and it made me happy to see it rise.

Putting the key in the lock to open the front door of my tiny little house.
Walking by the Irish Sea.
Hanging out washing on a sunny day.
Doing a jigsaw while I listen to a radio play.
Changing bed linen.
Watching bees feed on nectar from flowers I have grown from seed.
Mixing a gin and tonic.

Going for a blast on my motorbike.
My new grandchild, son and daughter-in-law.
Makeup.

Uncountable things make me pleased with happiness.

My husband and I and the time we share.
My career ..
Being a journalist.
Travelling.
Reading fascinating criminology books.
Our friendships.
Gym.
Walking.
Shopping.
Love interior design and fashion design.
My twin daughters.
Our 3 grandchildren.
Our family canines and kit kats.
Spa treatments.
Manicures and pedicures.
Getting my hair done.
More or less all we do together and all I do by myself or with lady friends.
Culinary courses ..
The mountains of northern Spain.
Fine wines.
Michelin star gastronomy for a celebration.

managing to achieve something on line that doesnt go wrong.im a bit of a technophobe ,

Gransnet! Thanks to everyone on here for taking the time to post book & film recommendations, tasty recipes and tips. I can always find something to smile about on here

Money in the bank. Good health. Plenty of hobbies and social activities. Knowing all is well for family and seeing them.

When my 5 year old gd smiles at me and spontaneously says “I love you Grandma “ ❤️