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Title: Simple pleasures
Post by: MisterPL on June 10, 2003, 11:28 AM
Consider this the anti-pet peeve thread... er, thread.

Life's just full of simple pleasures and dang it all, let's not take 'em for granted. Here are some of mine:

- Opening toys: Any toy, not just "collectibles." Maybe it's the smell (yes, I huff). And as much as I loathe twist ties, I'm getting a giddy satisfaction from braiding them into one giant cable. (When life gives you lemons...)

- Bag fries: I go to McDonald's or Wendy's, order a chicken combo meal with a Coke™, and just when I think I'm done eating, there are always a few fries left at the bottom of the bag. Manna from Heaven.

- Hugs: Unsolicited, unconditional, unexpected hugs. My two-year-old is getting pretty good at it, but her 10-year-old brother's got it down pat. Family hugs are cool, too, when the four of us gather in a small circle in one big embrace and squeeze 'til our sternums pop. Need a hug?  ;)

Your turn.  ;D
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Reconsgt on June 10, 2003, 12:48 PM
Well a couple of my simple pleasures are since we bought out house just being able to sit in my own backyard and have a beer. No more apartment living,loud neighboors and endless blacktop. We are 20 minutes out of town so it is usually quiet and peacefull. I get to go into the garage and work on my other hobbies. My old cars.

 I actually enjoy the ride home. I get a chance to listen to some toons and unwind before I get my to do list from the wife ;)

 Other simple pleasures, Hot chocolate pudding. Guinness and a cigar. Cleaning out the pants before the wash and finding money you didn't know you had. Even better if its more than  5 bucks.
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: JoshEEE on June 10, 2003, 12:48 PM
Here are a few of mine:

Sleeping in on Weekend mornings.  I've been really busy, so I haven't had a chance to do this lately, but I really enjoy a nice leisurely morning on my days off. Waking up around 10 or so....then going out to breakfast.

Playing video games with my nephews and neice.  They live in CA, so I don't get to do this much. They're getting to the age where they're actually really good....and that's a lot of fun. Especially when they make it challenging. No more throwing games on purpose.  :)

Fast food errors in my favor.  Similar to the bag fries, I like when they give you something extra altogether, and you are allowed to keep it.   :)

When the dog listens to me, especially if he's ignoring everyone else.  :)

Finding new figures. (Had to put SOMETHING Star Wars related on here).

Winning a game of racquetball against someone better.

A New Weird Al CD. (Poodle Hat!!)

Unexpected checks in the mail. (Just got one yesterday for 11.00 from my bank for some reason).

Light Traffic during the commute.

My song on the radio

And finally.....
Anything cherry flavored! Woo!

The end.
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Mikey D on June 10, 2003, 01:11 PM
-Chocolate covered pretzels.  The wife brought some home just yesterday.  And not the kind from a bag, the good kind from a candy store where they cost like $1 a piece.

-Mint chocolate chip ice cream.  And it must be green.

-Not worrying about doing a damn thing over the weekend if I don't won't to.  

-Playing softball. Even though the team is 0-6 with a forfeit and two "mercy rule" loses (losing by 12+ runs after 5 innings) few things are more enjoyable than playing a good softball game.  

-Playing golf.  I not good (just started two+ years ago) but love playing a round of golf and drinking a few beers along the way.
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Angry Ewok on June 10, 2003, 01:23 PM
I have this thing where I decide I'm bored, and so I go out to and get a ice-coffee - AT MIDNIGHT! I gotta stop this, because I been going to bed at about 5am and waking up at around noon.
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: jadesfire on June 10, 2003, 06:06 PM
* laying in a hammock on a nice summer day with a cold drink and a good book

*waking up Saturday morning and having the kids volunteer to clean
 
*finding an unopened bag of Doritos in the back of the cupboard  :D
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Carrie M on June 10, 2003, 06:33 PM
Quote from: Mikey D on June 10, 2003, 01:11 PM

-Mint chocolate chip ice cream.  And it must be green.
 

Ah yes, good one.  :)
Other food-related simple pleasures- fresh fruit. Watermelon and cherries especially, both of which I have in the fridge at the moment.

Josh, I agree with the sleep thing, it's a very lovely thing. On a related note, taking a nap with my cat is one of my favorite things in the world.

The biggest and most wonderful simple pleasure for me would be waking up next to the man I love, and realizing it's not a dream.
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: JoshEEE on June 10, 2003, 07:10 PM
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Josh, I agree with the sleep thing, it's a very lovely thing. On a related note, taking a nap with my cat is one of my favorite things in the world.

You can sleep with your cat? My girlfriends cats will climb on my head if I'm sleeping, just to wake me up so I'll pet them.

On the Sunday mornings in question, they are hopefully somewhere far far away.  :)

Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Vator on June 10, 2003, 07:24 PM
Eating buttered Mashed Potatos

Sleeping in a traveling car

Playing games with friends

Sleeping soundly

Opening a new toy(except when you get a lot of figures and vehicles and you get overwhelmed)

Siting on my favorite chair with one of my dogs

Taking a walk in early October

Swiming in July

Playing RTS games on my computer
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: JediMAC on June 10, 2003, 07:40 PM
Quote from: jadesfire on June 10, 2003, 06:06 PM
*finding an unopened bag of Doritos in the back of the cupboard  :D

I don't know Beth, that one might belong in the Guilty Pleasures (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=28;action=display;threadid=950) thread!   ;D  This one is for the simple pleasures, and Doritos are much more guilty than simple (especially at our age!)...

Simple pleasures:

I'll toss some more in here later when I feel more inspired...
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Carrie M on June 10, 2003, 08:20 PM
Quote from: JoshEEE on June 10, 2003, 07:10 PM
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Josh, I agree with the sleep thing, it's a very lovely thing. On a related note, taking a nap with my cat is one of my favorite things in the world.

You can sleep with your cat? My girlfriends cats will climb on my head if I'm sleeping, just to wake me up so I'll pet them.

On the Sunday mornings in question, they are hopefully somewhere far far away.  :)



Yep, when I nap, I sleep with my arm around her, and she uses my other arm as a pillow. And she sleeps with me every night too, and doesn't bother me. Best cat I 've ever had.  :)
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Morgbug on June 10, 2003, 10:48 PM
Unsolicited hugs or kisses from my wife or daughter.  The weight of the world simply melts away.  Nothing better than being in a huge hurry in the morning, racing out the door and having your kid yell Daddy, Hug! ;D

Trading toys.  And not getting ripped doing it.  Star Wars boards rock compared to Spawn.com.  Good guys there too, but not too many willing to do you favors for nada.  Over here they are the rule rather than the exception.  So thanks.

Having the wife and kid stay at her mothers on a Friday night.  Break out the beer, Scotch (or rusty nail), crank up some tunes and fire up the JD chat.  Lots of fun with the regs like Jugdish, CC, bulky blocky and a couple of Minnesota guys.

Collecting insects for the fun of it, rather than work.  Yeah, it's weird, but I spend so much of my time worrying about pests, the fascination that initially drew me in is often missing.  I spent 6 hours today "hunting" dragonflies with a former professor.  Great day, great fun and great company.

Golf.  Or flog if you prefer.  Golfing with friends, tipping a few ales and having a good round.  Or a bad one.  A bad day at the golf course still beats a good day at the office.

Opening McFarlane toys.  The smell is so incredibly pungent it's amazing.  Opening SW toys is cool too, but the associated smell is weak in comparison.  

Not driving to work on weekends.  Two hours commuting a day for 120 miles is really quite annoying.

Finding a great BIN on ebay.  Or sniping just right to win by $0.01 ;D
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: amarsella on June 11, 2003, 01:26 AM
Spending the day with my wife.

Dunkin Donuts French Vanilla Coffee and a Chocolate Glazed Donut.

Finding a new SW toy at retail.

Listening to any one of my favorite bands with the stereo turned up LOUD!!!

The scene when Darth Vader comes through the blasted door onto the Tantive IV.
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: JediMAC on July 16, 2003, 05:18 AM
Couple more of these that popped into my noggin this evening...


Disneyland.   :)  You could be the grumpiest SOB on the planet, but the moment you step into that park, you have no choice but to feel the sheer joy and happiness which completely surrounds you in every direction.  Helps us old farts feel young again too!   ;)  I'm lucky enough to live nearby it, and swing by there every few weeks in search of new Star Tours loot!


Grapes.  Big ol' juicy seedless grapes.  Especially delightful during the hot summer season...   8)
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: jadesfire on July 16, 2003, 09:20 AM
Quote from: JediMAC on June 10, 2003, 07:40 PM
Quote from: jadesfire on June 10, 2003, 06:06 PM
*finding an unopened bag of Doritos in the back of the cupboard  :D

I don't know Beth, that one might belong in the Guilty Pleasures (http://www.jedidefender.com/yabbse/index.php?board=28;action=display;threadid=950) thread!   ;D  This one is for the simple pleasures, and Doritos are much more guilty than simple (especially at our age!)...


Being able to bend over (and then stand back up) and look in the back of the cupboard and actually spotting something without bifocals is the point I was trying to make.  The Doritos was just a bonus  ;).

Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: dustrho on July 16, 2003, 11:35 AM
Quote from: JediMAC on July 16, 2003, 05:18 AM
Couple more of these that popped into my noggin this evening...
Grapes.  Big ol' juicy seedless grapes.  Especially delightful during the hot summer season...   8)

I'm not a grape fan but my wife is, and she freezes her grapes.  She says they're like candy when you eat them, and they make the same crunching sound as if you're munching on M&M's.
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Lemon-Viper on July 16, 2003, 12:10 PM
Being able to mow my own lawn on a saturday morning while listening to my toons on the walkman, instead of hanging out in a cramped apartment.

Not having to close the windows because the down stairs neighbor can't smoke their stinking cigarettes inside their own apartment.

Writing lyrics to some new tune my best friend comes up with.

Watching my little cousins play, and trying to follow the dialog, then seeing their confused faces when I add my own super powers to the mix.  (You know the "crazy old fart" look)

Watching my wife sleep.
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: dustrho on July 16, 2003, 10:21 PM
Quote from: JediMAC on June 10, 2003, 07:40 PM
Getting the green light from the Mrs. to indulge in some fastfood! (not the fastfood itself, but the lack of grief over eating it).

That has to be the best one I've heard yet!   ;D
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: dustrho on July 16, 2003, 10:44 PM
Here are some of my simple pleasures...

-- Hanging out with my four kitty cats (http://www.chrisrhoads.com/cats.htm).

-- Sitting in my office and staring at my Star Wars collection.

-- Going on walks with my wife.

-- Having a chocolate malt at Oberweis Dairy.

-- Working on my personal website (http://www.chrisrhoads.com).

-- Driving my VW Jetta (http://www.chrisrhoads.com/photos/vwjetta/jetta_12.jpg) like it's a race car.

-- Posting at JediDefender.   ;D

-- Watching my favorite TV shows... I Love Lucy, COPS, AMW, Seinfeld, Sanford & Son, All in the Family, The Cosby Show, Three's Company, WWE, and others.

-- Watching a thunderstorm roll through the area and videotaping it (if possible).
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Scott on August 1, 2003, 12:12 PM
Corn on the cob
Fresh Cherries
Looking at your lawn the few days after you mowed it
Hugs and Kisses from your children
Windows Down, Pearl Jam on the CD Player as loud as you can go
Waking up and cuddling with my wife as we slowly get up
Jazz
Baseball
Fantasy Football
Grilled Hamburgers
Northern Lights
Seeing Ducks Fly
Catching a nice Bass
Chardonnay
Making my son giggle
Hearing your song
The Goonies
Great Toy Runs
Making every light on the way to work without stopping
White CHocolate Mochas
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Mikey D on August 1, 2003, 01:46 PM
Doing a crossword puzzle.  For some reason, I've been on a crossword kick lately and its actually very relaxing.
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Ben on August 1, 2003, 01:57 PM
Cold beer. Or Dr. Pepper.
A stack of new comics.
Finding new swag for my collection.
Riding my newly fixed Sea-Doo at idiotic speeds and loving every minute of it.
Spending time outside reading or playing with my dog.
Grilling a fat steak. Yeah.
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: roguestormtrooper on August 2, 2003, 10:02 PM
Besides totally enthralling myself in my SW collection...

A day with total peace and quiet where I can do anything that I want to without interuption. 8)
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Famine on August 3, 2003, 03:19 PM
Simple pleasures:

Camping on a warm summer day with a friend.

Getting a letter from your 7 year old sister *heart grew 10 times that day*

Sitting back with a tall lemonade

getting off of work and enjoying the walk home (I am fortunate enough to be close to my job)

getting a paycheck

blowing the paycheck on toys

opening a new toy

Listening to it rain...

Kevin
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Scott on August 4, 2003, 03:10 PM
Quote from: Mikey D on August  1, 2003, 01:46 PM
Doing a crossword puzzle.  For some reason, I've been on a crossword kick lately and its actually very relaxing.
ooh, I used to love doing crosswords, the UofM college newspaper had a crossword in it, the paper was free every day, many a boring lecture was spent trying to finish it...and many a professor dirty look  :-*
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
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Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Scott on April 2, 2004, 01:35 AM
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Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Ben on April 2, 2004, 01:52 AM
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Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: JediMAC on June 23, 2004, 01:11 AM
True dat, Ben!   ;)


My new simple pleasure is breakfast.  Something I never usually eat, but since the Embassy Suites I'm staying at for a couple weeks has a free breakfast buffet every morning, I'm all over it!  The only challenge is getting up early enough for it...   :-\
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: stormie on June 24, 2004, 04:43 PM
silence.

I was up last night at about 2:30 rocking the baby to sleep, and it suddenly occurred to me that I hardly ever experience complete silence. There's always the sound of traffic, other people, the refrigerator or the dang dog. As I was rocking, all I could hear for a few minutes was the baby's breathing (which is also a simple pleasure) and the slight whoosh of the rocker. Other than those, nothing. If it hadn't have been 2:30 am, I would've been overjoyed. :-\
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Scott on June 25, 2004, 03:12 PM
Baby coos are definite simple pleasures....there is almost nothing that melts the heart then those gummy grins and gurglely squeals of delight coming from a 2 month old
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Jesse James on June 25, 2004, 08:18 PM
Hmmm

Cats...  Cats are always nice and soft.  My cats rock.
Smoking Monkeys (of course)...  See the other thread.
70-77 degrees and 0% humidity days...  OOOOOoooooo
Sitting on a bar's outside deck and having beers with friends...  
Star Trek:TNG Re-runs every night...

A few things I guess...
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Ben on June 25, 2004, 08:39 PM
4 hours of Star Trek on Friday nights. What social life? ;)
A girlfriend I can trust is cool too.
Morrissey's and Sonic Youth's new albums. Been on nonstop rotation.
Watching a tool in a Miata who cut me off spin into a ditch and smack a guardrail. That was oddly comforting.

Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: jjks on June 25, 2004, 08:52 PM
the smell of feet?
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Famine on June 25, 2004, 09:58 PM
(Good Riddance)Time of your life-Greenday.

That song has comforted me for the past week and a half, knowing I would graduate, and leave school all behind.


It reminds me of my friends, and it hits the spot.

Kevin
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Jesse James on June 26, 2004, 12:20 AM
A well made SW action figure...  *Sigh*  A rare, and simple pleasure.  :)
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Jeff on June 29, 2004, 12:17 PM
Finding a $5 bill on the ground on your way into work,
no one else around, just staring up at you in the parking lot!

It's like the universe just gave you a free SW action figure... or maybe a beer or two at the bar.

Jeff
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: JediMAC on December 9, 2004, 07:35 PM
Here's a simple, yet infrequent, pleasure:

I went into an electronics store the other day, in my continued search for a nice 19" monitor.  I had narrowed it down to a particular Sony model, but just as I was about to purchase it, a new Sony monitor hit the market, with some slightly better technology (Xbrite), though some slightly less specs in other areas.  So I just wanted to pick some folks brains in the Computer sections at Best Buy, Circuit City, CompUSA, and Frye's.  Of everyone I spoke to, nobody knew jack **** about those monitors, or monitors in general.  I had to correct them all, since they were talkin' outta their asses.

But then - my simple pleasure - an electronics employee who ACTUALLY KNEW stuff, was informative, helpful, etc.  Nearly blew my mind, and made the whole process so much easier, since I could really tell this guy knew his **** (even moreso than my comprehensive research on the matter), and really felt strongly about one monitor over the other, essentially helping me to make my decision since he seemed so knowledgeabel, sincere, and honest.

Refreshing.

Wish there were a lot more employees like that out there!   8)
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Jeff on February 17, 2005, 09:50 PM
Here's a new one...

Restaurants that serve bottomless fries.  Sure, it's probably horrible for my arteries, but every time I go to Red Robin (http://www.redrobin.com) I always have to go for the FREE refill on my steak fries.

Mmmm... free french fries.   :)

Jeff
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Jediknight760071 on February 17, 2005, 10:34 PM
Quote from: Jesse James on June 26, 2004, 12:20 AM
A well made SW action figure...  *Sigh*  A rare, and simple pleasure.  :)

Fleet Trooper still sucks? :)

Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Famine on February 17, 2005, 10:39 PM
Dragostea Din Tei by O-Zone


Google it and you shall learn why.

I could listen to that song for hours upon end and not hate it at all. It fills me with bliss.


52 degree days in the dead of winter.

Kevin
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Ben on February 18, 2005, 12:49 AM
Going out and having a good time with my boys. Since we have to work Saturday, we're heading to our favorite pub afterwards, and that's always a good way to kill a Saturday afternoon.

Beer, cigarettes, ribs, and Jack Daniels. Always a good time.

Plus the company softball team starts up in a couple months, and I'm on it.  :) It probably means I'll have to cut down on the smoking, but at least the drinking is still there.  ;D
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: stormtripper on February 18, 2005, 01:29 AM
for me its these:
My boss is sick and not at work......f'n love that
My boss is on holiday's..........oh yeah baby!!!!
Retro - Paychecks........... Love them, they make my week..
My son's messages on my phone at work, I cannot erase them.. I think I have like 30, I have to save them all avery 21 days ;D
A smoke when I feel like it, as I used to be a smoker..... And it controlled me, I kicked it and once in a while I flirt because I am the man....
a perfectly prepared steak, baked potatoe and salad.. with a few stormtripperweisers..
My son saying I luzz you daddy...

Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: JesseVader08 on February 18, 2005, 02:31 AM
My simple pleasure - a slurpee.  3/4 Coke, 1/4 Mountain Dew in a Gulp cup.  Simple as that.   :D
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Deanpaul on February 18, 2005, 09:54 AM
Quote from: JediMAC on December  9, 2004, 07:35 PM
But then - my simple pleasure - an electronics employee who ACTUALLY KNEW stuff, was informative, helpful, etc.  Nearly blew my mind, and made the whole process so much easier, since I could really tell this guy knew his **** (even moreso than my comprehensive research on the matter), and really felt strongly about one monitor over the other, essentially helping me to make my decision since he seemed so knowledgeabel, sincere, and honest.

How's that monitor search coming?  :-*
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Jeff on February 23, 2005, 03:50 PM
Here's another one....

When you open up a 20oz. bottle of Coke that you got for FREE and find another "You win a free 20oz Coke" under the cap.

I am currently on a THREE free Coke streak.   ;D

Buy one --> get one free --> get one free --> get one free --> ?

Here's hoping when I pick up my next Coke, that one is a winner too!

Jeff
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Famine on February 23, 2005, 03:54 PM
A nice walk on a winter day. I love it when it's sunny and the ice is melting down, and water is running everywhere.




Nataku, would you mind picking my 5 lottery numbers for this week?

Kevin
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Famine on March 2, 2005, 10:32 PM
Eating a piece of blueberry pie, drinking a Kool-Aid, and chilling to the tunes of Led Zeppelin. Nothing beats it. ;D

Kevin
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Ben on March 4, 2005, 02:53 AM
Winning free songs from Pepsi's stupid iTunes promo.

Normally, I'd just steal download from elsewhere, but I discovered that the iTunes music store has ALL of the 2003 Pearl Jam official bootlegs available for purchase, so I'm going ape**** getting these codes from other people so I can get as many of these as I can without drinking enough Mountain Dew to give myself an ulcer.

I'm working on the Council Bluffs, IA show right now, since I was there and stuff. :)
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Scott on March 5, 2005, 01:04 AM
My buddy went to that show, that was the one were it rained like crazy right?
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Deanpaul on March 5, 2005, 01:10 AM
Quote from: Hasbro's Missing Integrity on March  4, 2005, 02:53 AM
Winning free songs from Pepsi's stupid iTunes promo.

Normally, I'd just steal download from elsewhere, but I discovered that the iTunes music store has ALL of the 2003 Pearl Jam official bootlegs available for purchase, so I'm going ape**** getting these codes from other people so I can get as many of these as I can without drinking enough Mountain Dew to give myself an ulcer.

I'm working on the Council Bluffs, IA show right now, since I was there and stuff. :)

Welcome to nirvana (http://www.macmerc.com/article.php?sid=1270)

(http://www.macmerc.com/macmerc/images/itunes/directions.jpg)
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Ben on March 5, 2005, 02:33 AM
I'm on such a great streak, I don't need to hold the bottle in a funny position.

*jinxes self*

I got another three today, thanks to my computer-illiterate coworkers giving me theirs.
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Ben on March 5, 2005, 02:35 AM
Quote from: Scott on March  5, 2005, 01:04 AM
My buddy went to that show, that was the one were it rained like crazy right?

I don't seem to remember any rain. I think it was an indoor venue. Though I could be getting the signal all mixed up since I went to a Metallica show not long afterwards. (read: too drunk at the time.)
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Ben on March 5, 2005, 04:08 AM
Bingo! It was an indoor venue, and pretty new at the time too.

Mid-America Center. (http://www.midamericacenter.com/)

If you wait long enough, the banner will show a pic of Ed. Too cool.  :)
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Famine on March 5, 2005, 10:43 AM
Going to see Constantine, Getting a job! Then celebrating with bowling!

Kevin
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Scott on March 6, 2005, 04:44 PM
Yeah my bad they went to two shows the one in KC and the one at Council Bluffs before we met in Fargo.  Then we went to Saint Paul and then to East Troy.  They went to 5 shows in a week :o
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Famine on October 1, 2005, 03:07 PM
Spending an awsome evening with my best friend in the world and then after dinner finding out that she has feelings for me, and that we should be a couple. I'm still on cloud 9. ;D ;D ;D


Kevin
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Tracy on October 1, 2005, 04:01 PM

Ahhhhhhhhh, young love. :-*  Way to go Kev -- hope it all works out great for you.  Lovin' a best friend is definately the best! :)
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Reid on October 1, 2005, 05:41 PM
- Riding my bike on a cool fall day
- Listening to the tunes of Metallica or Led Zeppelin right before I go to sleep
- Eating a 9-pack of Chicken Fries at BK
- Making a bowl of Kraft Mac 'N' Cheese on a cold winter afternoon
- Eating a bag of Pop Rocks on the sidewalk
- Coming home late at night and going right to sleep
- Taking a shower first thing in the morning
- Going to dinner at my local wings place
 :)
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Ryan on October 1, 2005, 05:45 PM
-The "Hotties Thread"
-Hooters
-long poops
-a nice rare steak
-causing physical and emotional pain to another human during a game of hockey or football
-the smell of rain, possibly the best smell in the world :)
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: JayDouble on October 1, 2005, 08:40 PM
Sports related pleasures:
- the "boom" sound the pins make when I throw the perfect ball
- when I swish a jumper
- when I connect perfectly on the sweet spot of the bat
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: JediMAC on October 8, 2005, 04:35 AM
Gatorade.  Simply can't get more pleasurable than that.  The good ol' original Lemon-line flavor.  God, I could drink it all day long, every day.  Actually, I often do.  Makes your teeth start to hurt after a while though...  :P

Sunflower seeds too.  I'm an addict.
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Reid on October 8, 2005, 09:46 PM
Boston Market Mac 'N' Cheese- Mac n Cheese don't get no bettah then this. I eat like 2 cups of this stuff every time I go to BM.

Going to a movie theater on a rainy day- Rainy days, IMO, are the best days to go see a feature film. Combine that with a tub of Extra Extra Butter Popcorn and a Medium Mountain dew and it's heaven.  :)
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Deanpaul on October 9, 2005, 11:19 AM
Quote from: HunterofThePegs on October  8, 2005, 09:46 PM
I eat like 2 cups of this stuff every time I go to BM.

2 cups every time you have a bowel movement?
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Tracy on October 9, 2005, 01:40 PM
Favorite things this time of year:

 - Crisp fall days with no humidity
 - The first time you smell someone burning leaves or a fire in their fireplace
 - The leaves turning colors -- and the crunch they make when you step on them
 - Halloween costumes and decorations
 - Candy corn
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Reid on May 21, 2006, 04:55 PM
Eating from a tub of cookie dough on a hot spring day- One of the most simple pleasures out there.

Taking a hot shower after lacrosse practice- Another really simple pleasure.

Hockey Pencils- Nuff said.

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Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Dressel Rebel on May 21, 2006, 05:29 PM
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Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: ruiner on May 21, 2006, 10:21 PM
Thursday nights before a three day weekend.

A good pizza coupled with a great movie.

Finding a case of figures on the doorstep (and then opening them).

A cigarette after a T-Bone steak dinner.   8)

Swinging (on the swingset) with my son.   :D

Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Famine on May 21, 2006, 11:39 PM
Quote from: ruiner on May 21, 2006, 10:21 PM
A cigarette after a T-Bone steak dinner.   8)

Nothing like a lungful of potential cancer to make a delicious meal that much better, eh Ruiner?

Kevin
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Angry Ewok on May 22, 2006, 12:33 AM
Shutup ya commie.
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: ruiner on May 22, 2006, 03:56 PM
Quote from: Famine on May 21, 2006, 11:39 PM
Quote from: ruiner on May 21, 2006, 10:21 PM
A cigarette after a T-Bone steak dinner.   8)

Nothing like a lungful of potential cancer to make a delicious meal that much better, eh Ruiner?

Kevin

I don't know if that's tongue in cheek or Kevin just looking out for me.  Either way, you're right. 

We all have crutches - some people eat too much, others drink - I smoke.

Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Ben on May 23, 2006, 01:46 AM
I do all three. They're digging my grave as we speak.  :P
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Reid on May 29, 2006, 04:47 PM
Choose Your Own Adventure Books- Nuff said.

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Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: JesseVader08 on May 29, 2006, 07:53 PM
Sex - Nuff said.
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Ghost of QG on May 29, 2006, 08:20 PM
IBC Black Cherry Cola and Chipotle burritos. The pefect meal. And I agree with JesseVader about the nasty!!!
Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Rob on May 29, 2006, 08:35 PM
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Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: ruiner on May 30, 2006, 09:52 AM
Quote from: JesseVader08 on May 29, 2006, 07:53 PM
Sex - Nuff said.

Then you must be single as sex is not "simple" when you're married.

Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Dressel Rebel on June 18, 2006, 12:42 AM
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Title: Re: Simple pleasures
Post by: Ben on June 18, 2006, 01:42 AM
Bud Light. I'm so happy right now, I don't know what to do.

It'll be a miracle if this is spelled correctly, I can barely see straight right now.