Ransom Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Since I started Petty Annoyances, I thought it might be nice to have the more positive flip side. So, post here the simple things in life that bring a smile to your face, and make you think the world isn't such a bad place...even after you've seen the evening news. For me right now, it's babysitting a friend's horses — three minies of various heights, an ex-racing thoroughbred, and her big riding horse. I had horses for 30+ years, and found homes for my last two a little over a year ago, but there isn't a day that goes by that I don't miss them. So having these guys for a week really does make me smile. ...schooners, islands, and maroons and buccaneers and buried gold... You can do everything right, strictly according to procedure, on the ocean, and it'll still kill you. But if you're a good navigator, a least you'll know where you were when you died.......From The Ship Killer by Justin Scott. "Well, that's just maddeningly unhelpful."....Captain Jack Sparrow Found in the Ruins — Unique Jewelry Found in the Ruins — Personal Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Handed Jill Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Discovering a new author and looking forward to reading everything he or she wrote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn Bob Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 My cats make me smile...but then, so does a good day of flintknapping... Damn, thats sharp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Bess Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Watching my Phoebe when she is asleep... (Yes, she snores a bit but... that is nothing compared to the SBD's!!) Well, you may not realize it but your looking at the remains of what was once a very handsome woman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silkie McDonough Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 The warm breeze coming through the open window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackjohn Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 rum... and bacon. My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Tignor Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 ahhh bacon...is there nothing better...wait! bacon and ham!...now there's a meal.....and a cup of iced tea.......good times..... Monsieur René Truffaut - Sailor - grenadier - flibustier - free man (for now) .........I am french, why else would i have this outrageous accent, you silly man!..........You don't frighten me, English sea dogs. Go and boil your bottoms, you sons of a silly person. I blow my nose at you, so-called "Capi-tain" you and all your silly English Pieeer-raghts........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kian McBrian Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 A few drinks with some good friends....cliche I know.... Half Moon Marauders Irish Diplomacy... is the ability to tell a man to go to hell so that he looks forward to making the trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyBrower Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Line drying clothes with extra lavender softener... Cook and Seamstress to the Half Moon Marauders Lady Brower's Treasures, Clothing and other treasures Hell Hath No Fury like the Wrath of a Woman... No that's it. She doesn't need a reason. www.myspace.com/halfmoonmarauders www.myspace.com/faerienoodle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorian Lasseter Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Standing back and admiring a just finished project, well done... Truly, D. Lasseter Captain, The Lucy Propria Virtute Audax --- In Hoc Signo Vinces Ni Feidir An Dubh A Chur Ina Bhan Air "If I whet my glittering sword, and mine hand take hold on judgment; I will render vengeance to mine enemies, and will reward them that hate me." Deuteronomy 32:41 Envy and its evil twin - It crept in bed with slander - Idiots they gave advice - But Sloth it gave no answer - Anger kills the human soul - With butter tales of Lust - While Pavlov's Dogs keep chewin' - On the legs they never trust... The Seven Deadly Sins http://www.colonialnavy.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Jack Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 (edited) Bringing a smile to a kid's face. -Even if that kid is 50, 70, 90, or 9. Edited June 30, 2009 by Tartan Jack -John "Tartan Jack" Wages, of South Carolina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 sitting in the living room with callenish, while watching wee hamish play on the floor, finally figured out this crawling gig he did. Mud Slinging Pyromanic , Errrrrr Ship's Potter at ye service Vagabond's Rogue Potter Wench First Mate of the Fairge Iolaire Me weapons o choice be lots o mud, sharp pointy sticks, an string Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutlerjon Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Taking an innocent statement made by an unsuspecting person and twisting it, to wring every bit of humor from it, and enjoying the laughter it evokes. ALWAYS, doing it in a spirit of fun. Self Promoter Jim Pirate Gear oldsutlerjohn.biz American Civil War oldsutlerjohn.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Tignor Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Taking an innocent statement made by an unsuspecting person and twisting it, to wring every bit of humor from it, and enjoying the laughter it evokes. ALWAYS, doing it in a spirit of fun. sshhaammee.......though it was quite funny......i should call you dirty sutler jim.... Monsieur René Truffaut - Sailor - grenadier - flibustier - free man (for now) .........I am french, why else would i have this outrageous accent, you silly man!..........You don't frighten me, English sea dogs. Go and boil your bottoms, you sons of a silly person. I blow my nose at you, so-called "Capi-tain" you and all your silly English Pieeer-raghts........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silkie McDonough Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 His name is Jon. Air conditioning. Not so simple but sometimes that first cool breeze at work is much needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
callenish gunner Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 (edited) "Self Promoter Jim" his name is Jim .....his business is Old Sutler Jon's......yeah I know quite confusing Edited June 30, 2009 by callenish gunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutlerjon Posted June 30, 2009 Share Posted June 30, 2009 Aye! Me name be Jim ... the business was started by a man named John. Started in the '60's (1960's not 1660's). 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's he and Nancy ran "Old Sutler John" ... albeit 150 or so years in the future (huh?) ...... early this decade he passed away, a couple years later I met his widow, we hit it off (wink, wink, nudge, nudge). After his passing she kept the biz going, we kept the name of the business, I kept mine, seemed easier that way .... turns out to have been quite confusing ...... but it's been great fun! In a nutshell, call me what you want, please don't call me late to dinner! Been hanging 'round the Bone Islanders enough now that I'm beginning to have Multiple Personality Disorder. Sutlerjon, Evil Sutler Jim, Jim ..... now thanks to Mr. Tignor "Suggestive" Sutler Jim ... the list goes on. Just call me and order lots o' stuff fer yer camp! (There's the self promoter part) Mr. Tignor .... It's not "dirty" it's merely "suggestive". Or .... (for those of you a couple years older) "You can call me Ray or you can call me Jay or you can call me RayJay" (that's all the bit I remember) just please don't call me >insert feminine denominator here< ..... jus' tryin' ta be "PC". Also, to quote Debbie Harry "Call me .... " another reference fer the more seasoned citizens here in the Pub! Endnote, this is one my "complicated" pleasures ... telling this story! Self Promoter Jim Pirate Gear oldsutlerjohn.biz American Civil War oldsutlerjohn.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ransom Posted June 30, 2009 Author Share Posted June 30, 2009 A perfectly ripe apricot. It smells and tastes like sunshine. ...schooners, islands, and maroons and buccaneers and buried gold... You can do everything right, strictly according to procedure, on the ocean, and it'll still kill you. But if you're a good navigator, a least you'll know where you were when you died.......From The Ship Killer by Justin Scott. "Well, that's just maddeningly unhelpful."....Captain Jack Sparrow Found in the Ruins — Unique Jewelry Found in the Ruins — Personal Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumba Rue Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Every time I drive the car with my personal plates - STAR WRS- I feel happy and so blessed to have that plate and I always get a smile from people. Everyone recognizes it; I've had people take pictures with their phones, people hanging out the windows with cameras, notes on my car about how well the plate is liked and on and on. Course it also helps to have the great bumper sticker of all time: If only closed minds came with closed mouths Laughter is truly the best medicine! :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Jack Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 What I REALLY love . . . Getting into a giggling fit with either of my kids, or both of them! :angry: :angry: :angry: -John "Tartan Jack" Wages, of South Carolina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Smoking a fine cigar or nice pipe tobacco and drinking a fine rum while watching the progress in my wife's healing after her strokes. Every day is a new discovery. Animal Buccaneer - Services to the highest bidder!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bosun red Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 things that make me smile........the smell before a rain,dew on a spiders web or flower petal,nature and the beauty in a silent sunrise...I know girly.....my oldests artistic attempts, my youngests unending talky-talky-talky,the moment I here my husband's voice as he comes threw the door anouncing his arival home......holidays when i see my extended family including my parents and siblings.......human decency when it is not expected! Bosun Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graydog Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 (edited) . Edited July 7, 2009 by Graydog Why am I sharing my opinion? Because I am a special snowflake who has an opinion of such import that it must be shared and because people really care what I think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSatan Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 (edited) To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of the women Edited July 2, 2009 by CaptainSatan As we say in Ireland let's drink until the alcohol in our system destroys our liver and kills us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackjohn Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 I'm glad you said it, because I was thinking it! :angry: My Home on the Web The Pirate Brethren Gallery Dreams are the glue that holds reality together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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