The What makes you Happy Thread 2018 version

[Small pumpkin]

I'm very happy your mum is home VC. That's really good news.

[bramble]

Happy for your very good news about your mother VC.

[Philthy]

Driving home late last night / this morning I came across what I first thought to be a discarded fast food bag in the middle of the road, as it was a small, dark coloured object, motionless and actually on the white line itself. Thought nothing of it until I got closer and the headlights picked out more detail, and it turned out to be a Tawny owl just sat there in the darkness (odd place to sit but guess it made sense to the owl).
The happy aspect of this tale is a three parter; first, that I didn't hit it. Second, that after performing a u-turn down the road and coming back to investigate thinking perhaps it was injured, it instead waited until I'd drawn alongside before taking off into the night. Like it was waiting for me. And third, that's the first time I've seen an owl, any owl, up close like that in the wild

I've seen some pretty cool stuff driving around in the dead of night

[Nicos]

Happy to be collecting seeds from my garden and veg plots to be able to give to others

[Snoop Puss]

You probably haven't noticed but I haven't posted much in the last 10 weeks as I've been hospital visiting, but I can do a bit of catching up now.

Glad your mum's home. Glad the pointy stick will be back in service.

[lottie dolly]

Am pleased for you both VC,did not know she was in hospital,all the best to you both,as for the chocolate,he did not see me hehehehe,Gson arrived safe,ti's funny someone else in the home,but nice,

[Nannysally99]

Pleased your Mum is back homeVC
I’m happy that I’ve still got a job that I love doing, 6 years now

[Lumpy]

I'm happy that we have a rush on the Happy Thread.

VC's Mom
Owl
Seeds
G Son
Job

What a lovly mix.

[DannyK]

One for Steam Buffs

Union of South Africa going through Riddlesdown on it's way to Bluebell Line at East Grinstead at 11:35 today. It flew through, not even a warning whistle!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/103667.../shares/77s9H6

[Small pumpkin]

It's actually been a nice day ! Sunny and warm. I even took my coat off !
This morning we did a bit of ferreting



One of the natives came over to see what we were doing and say hello.



This afternoon we took dogs for a walk on the beach followed by a sand removing cool down in the river.

[Lumpy]

I’m happy because I’m relieved.

Our baby dog Maggie the Sag (she’s 9+) had a dental at the lovely vets today.
5 teeth removed, rescale and polish and she will be home around 5pm.

We have only had Mags and her mom Pip the Plop (13+) for a few months but I was so worried this morning.

Both are Staffies and both are truly beautiful dogs.

Oh well beans on toast for the next month.

[Lumpy]

She’s home.
A small portion of boiled and shredded chicken and a big drink.
Whoop Whoop.

[veggiechicken]

[Philthy]

SP, your backyard looks idyllic.. bit nippy in winter though I'll bet

[Bigmallly]

The catch of a lifetime. My 1st ever Barbel weighing in at 11lb 6oz...............it's only taken 40 years to catch.