Things that make you smile...

El Capitano

A bit like the "What annoys you" thread, what are the things that put a smile on your face?

To start the ball rolling:

Coffee in the morning, not the first drink of the day, that has to be tea, but a nice mid-morning latte.
Bacon.
Watching the sunrise.
A nice tailwind.
Reaching the top of a climb.

blister pus

sustained sunlight and blue skies opening up on an empty stretch of bridleway by the side of reservoirs sandwiched between rolling hills, motoring along because i can.

Gazlar

Mrs G
Amsterdam
watching Walsall win
stunning views
musical theatre
a nice piece of flowing singletrack
a sense of accomplishment
people saying thankyou

nicklouse

a good beer.

tunes through some new headphones.

coffee.

when a plan comes together...

bails87

Gazlar wrote:

Mrs G

Aw, for an undercover police officeryou really are a big softie!

I'd say:
getting to the top of a climb and seeing a beautiful bit of trail open up ahead of you.
That time at Nant-yr-Arian when the red kite was gliding along right next to us as we were riding
Pulling off a tricky bit of trail, when you look back and think "how the hell did I do that" and start laughing for no reason
Drivers who give cyclists plenty of room when they overtake
Doing a good job, whatever it is that I'm doing
Mates, family, all that jazz.
Muse, live.

Gazlar

Oh yeah

fresh bed linnen
and the sound of wind and rain when I'm snugly tucked up in bed

Thewaylander

Hmm

Waking up and realising i can go back to sleep and that i don't need to get up.
Naked dancing girls.

And any time i just get to ride my bike with a little bit of reckless abandoment.

El Capitano

bails87 wrote:

That time at Nant-yr-Arian when the red kite was gliding along right next to us as we were riding

I've had that, it's soo cool, but did make me jump as they fly so silently.

Raymondavalon

A long trip without traffic complications
A random smile from a pretty woman
People who give you a gap to get in a lane whilst stuck in traffic
Doing personal best on a ride
Crossing the finish line when riding in a long distance event
Meeting old friends who I've not seen for years
The look on Bails87's face when I recongised him at Cannock Chase
New parts arriving in the post
Watching my son do something insane on the wakeboard and actually pulling it off
Being with my woman, which isn't often enough as she lives in France
Sheepsteeth's insane outlook on life..
Donating the Kona to Jay12

sheepsteeth

early knock offs from work (like today)

.blitz

nicklouse wrote:

when a plan comes together...

^^ this

And any unexpected act of kindness or generosity.

bails87

Raymondavalon wrote:

The look on Bails87's face when I recongised him at Cannock Chase

That was my "can I make a run for it/where's the nearest help" look

VWsurfbum

When someone acknowlages the work / help that youve done/given

Walking through the door and having a big gay dog jumping up at me and being happy that i'm home.

Reading my daughter Mr Men books every night (i really enjoy this)

Dry trails

getting to the top of a big climb without stopping and knowing the last time you did it you stopped 8)

Sitting on the beach watching the sun go down.

Catching that wave

Being the first down a slope, before the peiste basher has been down.

getting paid to work on call out and not getting a call

welshkev

my son (he's awsome )

sheepsteeth

some of that is very fruity but i can definately appreciate being greeted by a hound when i get home, my little dog loves me so much, i do quite like that.

its been so long since i saw a dry trail that i forgot how much i enjoy those, i tried to enjoy riding in the wet an mud but it doesnt matter how i try to dice it, i just plain dont like it.

so my new list would be :

knocking off early

seeing my hounds when i get home

dry trails.

montevideoguy

The wife
Watching animals commit acts of stupidity
listening to an awesome song or seeing a film that is brilliant
irn bru
a good BBQ
good weather

bluechair84

The first swig of a foreign lager, or British beer after work.
Racing another biker and it being a hair-splittingly close finish.
My girl when she's changing.... and most other times
Really good home cooked food.


+1 to everything Bails87 posted - (replace kite with lamb in my experience)


I love how it's the simple things that make people feel great.

montevideoguy

I'm glad no one has answered with "rape" or "the money shot"

Daz555

My 3yr old son and 1yr old daughter.

whyamihere

Being on a bike. Even the times when I'm nearly out of energy, in pain, or just riding to the shops, just being on a bike is better than anything else.

PXR5

Fish Chips and mushy peas with loads of salt and vinegar - almost always the first meal on a visit back to the UK
Terry Pratchett books
Trying a new beer and finding i like it (Pelforth Red)
Not getting left behind by my younger mates when out for a bash
Seeing my son get to the top of a climbing wall
Seeing my daughter chuck someone to the ground at Judo
Seeing the Mrs laugh !
Cats purring..

Ahhh we're all softies at heart

lawman

Gazlar wrote:

watching Walsall win

christ that must be a rare occurance this season :P

spongtastic

walking on the beach with the kids during winter when there's nobody else around
rolling down sand dunes like a five year old
beer and a nice open fire
going to west mersea and watching the kids peeling and eating plates of shelfish.
marmite burn on bread that's toasted almost black
ironing and watching daytime TV when it's peeing down outside and everybody else is out (a bit g*y but a rarity and my one guilty pleasure)
spending an hour in the bath listening to the radio

lawman

dry weather and awesome dusty trails
bbq's in summer, with lots of beer and bacon naturally
my maxlight (although this will be eclipsed by the mojo when it done )
hayley williams
good tunes whilst fettling the bike, other wise i find it rather tedious
not having to wash bikeas after a ride
alcohol in general (although this often has disaterous consequences)
sleep
lie ins til the afternoon
being the first to clean a climb/downhill/tech bit
house parties!!

Kitty

New Bruno Mars Album
My family
Both my jobs occasionally.

VWsurfbum

Chocolate

Rioja (red)

Both at the same time preferably

Pay rises

getting new cars/bikes

Getting that email from the lottery "Exciting news about your ticket"

bluechair84

Montevideoguy wrote:

I'm glad no one has answered with "rape" or "the money shot"

Plainly this brings into question the need for a new forum.

Raymondavalon

OSX :¬)
Having 4 companies, 2 of them being high profile internationals phone me on my first day of being unemployed to discuss job opportunities :shock:
Decent fish & chips

Gazlar

lawman wrote:

Gazlar wrote:

watching Walsall win

christ that must be a rare occurance this season :P

I'm not a smiley bunny this season that's true!

Penylope

Mrs P

Toby (see left, daft whippet!)

getting home knowing the family (see above) are both pleased to see me

Watching classic comedy shows (got boxed set of Blackadder for Christmas, get in!)

Being out on the bike and not thinking about anything else but riding

Whytes level trail

The Crudcatcher (and all its inhabitants )

VWsurfbum

Penylope
Top Choices there! Errrrrrrrrrrr Whibble