The UNwallowing Thread!

[RichBrewer]

After my latest bout with my feelings a few days ago I've been doing a lot of thinking, reading and reflecting on words from a friend and lots of great people here at HBT.
Today I chose to be positive and happy about things and I was thinking a thread is needed here.
It seems like threads are started all the time in which someone rants about something that upsets them. I'm not saying those threads are bad but I thought it would be nice to have a thread that accentuates the good things in people's lives.
Two rules here:
1. No wallowing!
Posts in this thread have to be positive and reflect the glass is half full philosophy.
2. Do not hijack this thread!
Remember I can delete posts that stray from rule #1!

So lets hear it! Tell us about something positive that happened today!

 

[RichBrewer]

I went for my daily walk later in the evening today because I had to work late. Because it was later, I had the pleasure of seeing the most beautiful sunset. It was a burst of orange and red behind purple mountains. The small pond in front of me reflected all the colors. What a beautiful evening! I was so fortunate today that I had to work late. I would have missed that sunset had I gotten home from work at my regular time!

 

[RICLARK]

This is a great thread. My Positive thing for the day is my son passed his speech and behavior development testing after a year of help from a specialist.

 

[eriktlupus]

This is a great thread. My Positive thing for the day is my son passed his speech and behavior development testing after a year of help from a specialist.

glad to hear it rick!

 

[farmbrewernw]

I helped a bunch of kids that have never fished before bait hooks tonight, it was rewarding to see the smiles on their faces when they caught some rather large bass.

 

[eriktlupus]

I helped a bunch of kids that have never fished before bait hooks tonight, it was rewarding to see the smiles on their faces when they caught some rather large bass.

thank you from a sportsman and a father

 

[Orfy]

Today is young. 7:40 am.

The best thing that happened to me so far is I woke up to strong sunlight and blue skies. It's been grey and raining for the last couple of days. Then I remembered it's weekend.

 

[Fingers]

I'm up past my eyeballs in work and today the new poultry flock came. I got them all bedding and settled in their new coop and went back to my labors. When the day's work was done I opened a VERY nice new IPA I hadn't tried before and went to check the birds. These are day old chicks and by this time they had settled down from the stress of the drive with full bellies and warm heat lamps.

It was dark out but the heat lamps throw a gentle red glow and the chicks haven't been there long enough to soil the straw bedding at all. I sat down on the straw and just watched them wander around with their contented peeping and snuggling under the heat lamps. It was very tranquil and relaxing and I just sat out there with them and enjoyed my beer and cigar.

It's hard to be stressed when you're surrounded by a bunch of happy naked chicks.

 

[middleofnowhere]

Well yesterday my daughter came home from school, (she is 6 years old, has cerebral palsy and was never supposeed to be able to hold her head up) and gave me her speech therapy homework and said "Dad, I know my V sounds now, Mrs. Cwowley said now I got to work on my TH sounds. Sat sunds like zzzzzzz."

It was very cute, everyday she improves, it amazes me how a kid with half a brain, (when you get brain damage the part of the brain that is damaged gets replaced by fluid, so she only has the right side of her brain) can do everything a kid with a full brain does, with a few minor exceptions.

She makes me proud.

 

[dirtymike1]

Well yesterday my daughter came home from school, (she is 6 years old, has cerebral palsy and was never supposeed to be able to hold her head up) and gave me her speech therapy homework and said "Dad, I know my V sounds now, Mrs. Cwowley said now I got to work on my TH sounds. Sat sunds like zzzzzzz."

It was very cute, everyday she improves, it amazes me how a kid with half a brain, (when you get brain damage the part of the brain that is damaged gets replaced by fluid, so she only has the right side of her brain) can do everything a kid with a full brain does, with a few minor exceptions.

She makes me proud.

This brought a tear to my eyes... My buddy has worked with kids and seniors with disabilities for more then 6 years now, and ever so often I go out and help with some of there functions and out door events. Jesterday, hearing that makes me smile down to my core!

For my UN wallowing, I am incredibly grateful for all the kind works and advice that I've received on here about my own wallowing. Thanks again for you priceless advice!

 

[Yooper]

We have been blessed to be able to buy a cottage on a pristine lake (just last summer!). Last night, the loons were calling as we stood on the dock and caught enough perch for a fish fry. Then, we sat inside by the fireplace and read and drank (David_42's recipe) a rye pale ale. That reminded me to be grateful for what I have. I may not have much money, but I am rich!

 

[Bobby_M]

I'm sitting here keeping an eye on my daughter Ryan (3) and son Dean (1) and not that I'm not often reminded of how lucky I am to be a father to such wonderful kids, it's one of the more profound moments. As cheezy as it sounds, my wife downloaded the David Cook (of American Idol fame) version of "Always be my Baby" and I just listened to it. It's weird how music inspires reflection. In this case I was just thinking about how fast babies become toddlers and so on... time flies and how important it is to take time out for the important things.

 

[Cheeto]

I wake up every morning greatful for all of the wonderful things that I have had the opportunity to do.

I have 3 wonderful children
An amazing wife
A wonderful job

Thanks to a few choices that I made when I was younger
I have been to more places that many people twice my age.

And no matter how bad things might get I just tell myself

"It can always be worse" .........

 

[McKBrew]

This thread is cool. I don't have anything big to share, but it is a nice sunny day and my hops plant should be ready to start training in the next day or two.

 

[c.n.budz]

Well, the day is still young but a couple good things have happened. First, my niece came home from the hospital after having spent far too many days in the pediatric ICU due to respiratory problems. She's a great little kid who has had to spend way too much time in the hospital at such a young age.

Second, and far less important than the first thing, I went out for iced coffee this morning and not only were the people at Dunkin Donuts polite for once, but they also managed to not screw up my order(it's the little things that make me happy)

Oh yeah, I get to brew today too!

Rich, I'm glad to see you're in a better state of mind

 

[Orfy]

What a wonderful day I had. I'll try to share some pictures later.

Sunshine, game, real ale, golden eagles, ferrets, hard cider, cheese, wine, , peacocks, gun dogs, woodworking, willow weaving, ladies on side saddle, heavy horses, helicopters, whisky, It goes on.

The Cheshire country side is wonderful.

 

[david_42]

Two major work related events:

1. Our manufacturer proposed a compromise on a development problem. Basically, they had wanted more money to do something we felt was in-scope. Then they found another item that was undeniably in-scope that they couldn't do. So, the two cancel out.

2. My partner decided to look at Google's Adwords and is absolutely in love.

Plus, the sun is shining on the hop farm for the first time in weeks!

 

[Bernie Brewer]

I got my motorcycle back from the shop today. It needed work after sitting in the shed for three years. Went on a 60 mile ride today. Man, that felt good.

Also, I am going back to work Monday after another 5-week layoff. Woot!

 

[BigKahuna]

I had the pleasure of seeing Motivational Speaker Brad Montgomery last November. His big message that I took away was "How Cool Is That?". He talked about a lot of things, but making sure to make notice of the good things, then actually saying out loud. How Cool Is That?.
Ritch, You've been in the dumps, but you've got real friends here. How Cool is that?
You got a late jump on your walk, but it worked out great. How Cool Is That?
Now You're feeling a bit better. How Cool is That?
Everything that you've been through...makes you who you are...and we still like the **** out of you. How Cool is that!
Next Time SWMBO, The Kids and I are in Denver, We're buying you Dinner. How Cool Is That?

 

[Drunkensatyr]

My cascade bines just started sprouting cones today!

 

[Joe C]

I ordered my 2-keg kegging system this morning!

 

[brauhaus]

We just finished cleaning out all the Fire Engines and I found a pack of gum that I lost last week!! Melon Mint Orbitz!!

and the $15 bucks I had folded up in it!!

 

[Chriso]

SWMBO and my new housemate are both out running wedding errands, so i get the house to MYSELF! It's a beautiful sunny 85F degree day with - GASP! - no humidity for the first time in two weeks!!!

I'm just about to start my sparge, too.

And I racked my Sinful Stout and it smells patently excellent! :fro:

'Tis a good day for beer.

 

[RichBrewer]

I decided not to brew today because I was running behind but I started setting up my brew area in the back yard and it was so nice out! About 60 degrees with not a hint of wind. It was a cloud free morning and very quiet except for all the birds singing. Oh, I remember why I LOVE Colorado!
Now I get to brew tomorrow!!!
Plus, I'm going out this evening with the guys to a bachelor party!

Keep it coming EVERYONE! Even if you had a crappy day. Find at least one thing that was good about it. If you don't want to write it here, write it somewhere else. Just somehow acknowledge the blessings you have in your life.

 

[Wheat King]

i bought a cruiser bicycle this last wednesday, and ive been riding it to work which is sweet...and surprisingly not much slower than driving! anyway, its sunny outside, and im going to cruise out to the beach to read or just lay in the sun for a little while. summer is looking good!

 

[EvilTOJ]

The weather was frickin gorgous today! We went up to the farmers market and I got a line on some awesome honey to be delivered in two weeks. It's going to be a delicious mead. Then we went to the Saturday market and wandered around. SWBMO got some great deals on wraparound skirts that she looks lovely in. We ate a late lunch at Chipotle out on the patio in the sun.

I have to say today was a good day.

 

[Chris_Dog]

A few years ago I had a medical condition that nearly killed me. It took me over a year to get back to work. Even now I am only about 80%. Not a day goes by that I don't think about it and realize that I am happy to be alive. Each day is a gift and for the most part are what you make of them.

It is unfortunate that it took this sort of thing to happen to make me realize that. I don't tell you all this for sympathy because I am not sorry.

Carpe diem!!!
Meaning of the phrase
The most common interpretation of the phrase is as an existential cautionary term with emphasis on making the most of current opportunities because life is short and time is fleeting.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carpe_diem

Cheers!!!

 

[RichBrewer]

Today I listened to an audio book while walking and there was a story of a woman who's husband and son are both soldiers and deployed to the middle east. It really hit me about the sacrifices that entire family has made for their country. I'm not a deeply religious person but god bless all of them. The sacrifices they have made insure our freedom and I will not take that for granted.
I was able to walk in the sunshine today and enjoy the fresh air. Now I'm going to go brew. How could it get any better than that?

 

[RichBrewer]

I just started me brewing session and the weather is just perfect this evening. Did I say how much I love Colorado?

 

[Joe C]

My father's company had a charity car show today. 50+ cars, 50+ bikes all cruising around the greater boston area with police escorts. Proceeds went towards the deputy sherriffs and a local police department. They are both trying to raise money for safety awareness for kids.

It was a ton of fun!