Things that make you smile...
El Capitano
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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.
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.
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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.0
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Mrs G
Amsterdam
watching Walsall win
stunning views
musical theatre
a nice piece of flowing singletrack
a sense of accomplishment
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a good beer.
tunes through some new headphones.
coffee.
when a plan comes together..."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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Aw, for an undercover police officeryou really are a big softie!Gazlar wrote:Mrs G
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.0 -
Oh yeah
fresh bed linnen
and the sound of wind and rain when I'm snugly tucked up in bed0 -
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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.0 -
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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 Jay120 -
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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 0 -
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 0 -
my son (he's awsome ) 0
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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
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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 weatherFormally known as Coatbridgeguy0 -
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.0 -
I'm glad no one has answered with "rape" or "the money shot"Formally known as Coatbridgeguy0
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My 3yr old son and 1yr old daughter.You only need two tools: WD40 and Duck Tape.
If it doesn't move and should, use the WD40.
If it shouldn't move and does, use the tape.0 -
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.0
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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 heartEvery time I go out, I think I'm being checked out, faceless people watching on a TV screen.....0 -
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 radioVisit Clacton during the School holidays - it's like a never ending freak show.
Who are you calling inbred?0 -
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!!0 -
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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"0 -
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.0 -
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 & chips0 -
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 ) MTB's, SC Blur LTc & Cotic Soul (26" definitely aint dead!).
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