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Reasons to be cheerful
There is a lot of moaning these days…electricity prices are high/the Cash Cow has never rung me/Andrew Bolt is still given airtime/Kmart’s stay-up stockings are not as good as Target’s YET Kmart is closer…you know the drill but in amongst all that dreary soul-sapping noise there is SO much to be cheerful about! This thread can only be commented on if you have something to add that is cheerful and brings a smile to YOUR face because chances are it will bring a smile to the rest of OUR faces also. It doesn’t have to be a list it can just be one thing – everything counts!
I shall start with just a random list of some things that make me cheerful:
• Ian Dury & The Blockheads for the title of this thread.
• Warm sun on my back.
• Raisin toast.
• Bopping along to 70’s disco hits at the Benjamin On Franklin.
• An elderly couple holding hands.
• Dear friends.
• Putting my feet up at night.
• People who smile with their eyes.
• PG Wodehouse stories about Jeeves and Bertie Wooster. (My late uncle was a “Vigilance Officer” for The Painters & Dockers
Federation and he just about choked on his Nutri-Grain when I told him I loved these books as a teenager. That also makes me
smile now lol)
• Llamas. Just love them.
• The little thought in my head that I have been just noisy enough that people will remember me when I’m gone.
• Custard Tarts.
• A 0.5 black felt tip pen.
• A life that has been touched by people who were born in the 19th century and I have touched those who may live into the 22nd
century. How marvelous!
• Phil Silvers as Sgt. Bilko. I cry laughing watching it….with an honourable mention to Jackie Gleeson and Art Carney on The
Honeymooners. Nothing modern has ever come close with the exception of The Goons and Python and probably Benny Hill.
• Lamb Shanks. We used to give them to the bloody dog when I was a kid (which also makes me cheerful).
• “Stardust” by Hoagy Carmichael. The most beautiful song ever written (the best version is by Willie Nelson of all people!).
• The smell of new born babies.
• Groundhog Day.
• Café chairs with arms.
• That it is not the Middle Ages and I am not being burned as a witch.
• Lovely old Gentlemen’s Bungalows.
• Being completely naked on the beach in summer.
• A really good Biography/Autobiography. Best so far have been The Home Of The Blizzard by Sir Douglas Mawson and Marlene
Dietrich by Stephen Bach. Do yourself a favour!
• Duckman. Most of you would not have seen this stupid and mindless adult cartoon but it is pointless and hilarious.
• A deep kiss.
• That I am thought well of by people I care about.
• That I still have a booty to shake.
• That I grew up in the 1960’s and 1970’s.
• Multi-cultural Australia! If it weren’t for all the wonderful immigrants from all around the world we would all still be having cups of
Earl Grey and crumpets at The Marigold Tea-Rooms – which closed promptly at 5.30! (not that there is anything wrong with that)
• My legs still look good in terribly short skirts.
• That Adrian started TrannyRadioYour turn:
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I agree with these with a few additions.
• Warm sun on my back.
• Raisin toast. With strawberry jam
• An elderly couple holding hands.
• Dear friends.
• Putting my feet up at night.
• People who smile with their eyes.
• PG Wodehouse stories about Jeeves and Bertie Wooster. I loved the old tele series with Ian Charmichael.
• The little thought in my head that I have been just noisy enough that people will remember me when I’m gone.
• Apple strudel
• A 0.5 black felt tip pen. I have a fetish for pens. It is bliss to get one that writes well
The Goons and Python and probably Benny Hill, Morecombe and Wise.Dave Allen.
• “Stardust” by Hoagy Carmichael. The most beautiful song ever written (the best version is by Willie Nelson of all people!). I agree. Also ‘Summer Time’
• The smell of new born babies. Especially my grandchildren
• A really good Biography/Autobiography.
• A deep kiss.
• That I grew up in the 1960’s and 1970’s.
• Multi-cultural Australia
. The Beatles.
. A new dress and shoes. . -
Being served in a shop ,way above expectations
The smell of just mowed lawn
The silence in a hay shed
The adoringness ( new word) in a dogs eyes -
A new lipstick
Sharing your life with a dachshund
When your make up just works
The feel of either the sun or a breeze on your shaved legs when wearing a news skirt or dress
The joys of a manicure
Looking at your painted toes through peep toe shoes
The opportunity to get out and about on an autumn day
Twirling your skirt
Friends and conversations
Flicking your hair when you’re normally bald
Fluffy clouds
Truffle season
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A Nice List Emma !!
Ill just add my Top Ten and more importantly can repeat as often as I like!!!
1. Sunday morning breakfast Croissants and Coffee with Cream
2. Sunday morning Breakfast with Eggs Benedict and Coffee with Cream
3. Listening to Beethovens 6th Symphony while enjoying 1 or 2.
4. That wonderful feeling when you enjoy a special bottle of wine amongst friends
5. Listening to David Gilmours Guitar solo on Comforatbly Numb
6. The lovely smile that you sometimes get from people when you are out in public’
7. Being there!! to watch Live the Apollo 11 Moon landing
8. Looking at the rings of Saturn through my Telescope
9. Being a membert of TgR
10. Looking forward to my next Lunch date with someone special -
Great additions Claire! Can I add to your adds?
Warm sun on my back.
• Raisin toast. With strawberry jam…but strictly NO marzipan. It is the Devil’s food.
• People who smile with their eyes. – Oh yes!!! Excellent addition!
• PG Wodehouse stories about Jeeves and Bertie Wooster. I loved the old tele series with Ian Charmichael. – I think the wonderfully camp Dennis Price was Jeeves? I remember it fondly. Dad made me watch it and I was hooked. I would kill to be a member of The Drones Club lol. If you haven’t seen it do yourself a favour Claire and watch the Stephen Fry/Hugh Laurie version…it is marvelous.
• The little thought in my head that I have been just noisy enough that people will remember me when I’m gone.
• Apple strudel…yummo!
• A 0.5 black felt tip pen. I have a fetish for pens. It is bliss to get one that writes well – I also have a pen fetish (amongst other fetishes too avant garde for a family site such as TGR lol)
The Goons and Python and probably Benny Hill, Morecombe and Wise.Dave Allen. – I forgot about Morcambe & Wise…hilarious!
• “Stardust” by Hoagy Carmichael. The most beautiful song ever written (the best version is by Willie Nelson of all people!). I agree. Also ‘Summer Time’ – Agreed.
• The smell of new born babies. Especially my grandchildren
• A really good Biography/Autobiography.
• A deep kiss.
• That I grew up in the 1960’s and 1970’s.
• Multi-cultural Australia
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Great List Alana! I shall comment on it
A new lipstick – oh yeah!
Sharing your life with a dachshund – it’s a cockerspaniel for me but I get it
When your make up just works – it IS a crime not to prime
The feel of either the sun or a breeze on your shaved legs when wearing a news skirt or dress – and they feel great on your bed sheets too on a summer’s night!
Friends and conversations – the best of times
Flicking your hair when you’re normally bald – I hear you
Truffle season – I’ve never tried a truffle. I shall give them a go!
Miles Davis – VERY cool -
So many great reasons , just a few for me
The feeling of slipping on new stockings after your legs have been waxed , the smooth feel never fades for me .
I wine on the veranda with some nice music playing .
A taxi driver or random person saying ( have a good night girls ) always lifts my spirits
Sunday morning sleep ins , i don’t get many .
The smell of a new perfume
The comfort of a good fitting bra , im sure we all know this feeling ..lol
And last , the fact we can all walk down the street and feel proud and safe , is a great feeling for all -
A great list Petra
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* A 5 year old called “Sissy” (she’s a ex-breeding brindle greyhound, with the coolest demeanor). Utterly unflappable, really affectionate but does not play well with possums
* A new leather corset and a beautiful off the shoulder body-suit; gifts from my boyfriend . No, he’s not really a ‘boy’ and he’s definitely more than a friend, but I don’t know what else to say
* The steady drip, drip, drip of evidence exposing the “conspiracy of dunces” (Ross Douhat)
* Like others, a sunny winter’s day; feeling the warmth on your face and legs (and, believe me, in Melbourne, this is not a trivial issue)
* The slowly increasing normalisation of transgender issues in the broadcast media, and resis
* You people, us, we“resis’= resistance
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Hi there Veronica, long time no see sis
A great list also…maybe we can add to it when I’m in Melbourne in September?
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Honey, there,s a worldof difference between recording history, and making it
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Love the lists
A new pair of of over the knee boots
A new long leather coat
A nice glass of wine with friends
Laughter
good healthJuliette xx
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The ability to Travel
The ability to speak freely
The ability to use the internet to shop..shop.shop
The hope that my 7 numbers will one day win a Thursday night windfall!! -
Some really great items on all the lists above. I have some more to add but not necessarily in order.
* The feel of shiny lace top stockings on shaved legs
* The feel of the straps on a 6 strap garter belt pulling on my body as I walk
* The feeling of walking in high heels (everybody knows how I love heels!)
* The feel of a petticoat (or two or three) ruffling under a retro dress.
* The silky feel of a negligee on cotton sheets
* The grip of a firm corsets embrace.
* The flow of a long gown around the ankles.
* And most of all the feeling of being feminine. -
The walk. Yes.
