What made you smile today? - Page 728

bkisbutchenuff · 05-20-2013, 04:05 AM

3 and a DAMN 1/2!
5 1/2 after that and this year from HELL is history!!!!

Beyond smiling....Possum Grin

Miss Scarlett · 05-20-2013, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkisbutchenuff

3 and a DAMN 1/2!
5 1/2 after that and this year from HELL is history!!!!

Beyond smiling....Possum Grin

WooHoo!!!!

lilapache · 05-20-2013, 05:55 AM

have a few smiling points... but the best one... was waking up and seeing that ugly piece gone.... and a beautiful new start in its place..

GraffitiBoi · 05-20-2013, 05:59 AM

I found a deal online this morning for 2 days camping plus 2 tickets for tubing on the Apple River!!! Now I just need my friends to get tubing tickets and a date to give my 2nd ticket to.

cinnamongrrl · 05-20-2013, 07:20 AM

Teddy had the wonderful idea of going kayaking today! Here's hoping the clouds lift and the day warms...otherwise we will be going mini golfing down at his favorite place in Connecticut...

ooohhhh I see sunlight! Yay!

justkim · 05-20-2013, 07:29 AM

THIS... Arms open wide WHOLE dang post! It made me smile BIG! HUGE! I know how much little Miss Dixi means to you.

Five days... FIVE fricken days...

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Originally Posted by girl_dee

that lil face staring at me all day...........

JAGG · 05-20-2013, 08:12 AM

A small patch of blue sky. I hope it follows me around for a little while. Because the alternative is looming.

LukeCian · 05-20-2013, 10:36 AM

What makes Me smile every day?

The mere thought of her being in My life - thoughts of this past weekend spending time with her.

Having a good first meeting with the TV Station. Everyone seems pretty awesome.

Making plans to have dinner with My Mom this coming weekend.

TheMerryFairy · 05-20-2013, 10:52 AM

My smile has carried over into today *S

I had a great evening and it resulted in a comfortable sleep with wonderful dreams. I woke up refreshed and smiling.

The sun was out and I got to turn the radio up in my car on the way to work this morning to sing.

I texted a few friends midway through my morning and had a couple of laughs

I enjoyed my lunch sitting in the shade of a tree at a park then meditated.

Oh and when I was finally coming home? I picked up a friend, drove to get a coffee milkshake and watched the windmills.

Now I get to float in daydreamy thoughts and multi task

Novelafemme · 05-20-2013, 11:25 AM

When Marine Sgt. Ross Gundlach served as a dog handler in Afghanistan, he told the yellow lab who was his constant companion that he'd look her up when he returned home.

"I promised her if we made it out of alive, I'd do whatever it took to find her," Gundlach said.

On Friday, he made good on that vow with help from some sentimental state officials in Iowa who know how to pull off a surprise.

Since leaving active duty to take classes at the University of Wisconsin this summer, Gundlach, of Madison, Wis., had been seeking to adopt 4-year-old Casey.

The 25-year-old learned Casey had finished her military service and had been sent to the Iowa State Fire Marshal's Office, where she was used to detect explosives.

Gundlach wrote to State Fire Marshal Director Ray Reynolds, explaining the connection he felt with the dog. He even has a tattoo on his right forearm depicting Casey with angel wings and a halo, sitting at the foot of a Marine.

"He's been putting a case together for the last two months, sending me pictures ... it just tugged on your heart," Reynolds said.

Reynolds decided to arrange a surprise. First, he got in touch with the Iowa Elk's Association, which agreed to donate $8,500 to buy another dog for the agency.

"We have a motto in our association that as long as there are veterans, the Elks will strive to help them," Iowa Elks Association president Tom Maher said.

Then, Reynolds came up with a ruse to get Gundlach to Des Moines, telling Gundlach he needed to come to the state Capitol to plead his case in front of a "bureaucratic oversight committee."

When Gundlach arrived with his parents, Reynolds told them the meeting had been delayed and invited them to join an Armed Services Day celebration in the rotunda. There, hundreds of law enforcement officers, military personnel and civilians were seated, keeping the secret — until they brought out Casey.

When Gundlach saw Casey, he put his head in his hands and cried. She licked his face, wagging her tail furiously.

"It was a total surprise," he said. "I owe her. I'll just try to give her the best life I can."

His father, Glen Gundlach, seemed just as surprised.

"It's unbelievable ... the state of Iowa, I love 'em," he said.

Gov. Terry Branstad officially retired Casey from active duty during Friday's ceremony, thanking the dog for a "job well done."

During the 150 missions they performed together, Gundlach said Casey never missed an explosive — she caught three before they could be detonated. He credits her for making it back home safely.

"I wouldn't be here ... any kids I ever had wouldn't exist if Casey hadn't been here," he said.

05-20-2013, 03:17 PM

Awesome story Novelafemme, thanks for posting it.

^^ That story made me smile

Tonight's meeting made me smile...felt a bit sorry for m'self in the last coupla days so a real-life smile was most welcome.

wahya · 05-20-2013, 03:37 PM

Firstly i am not a debbie downer..But I tried and tried but today could not find my smile. Bad day..i mean bad week.

nhplowboi · 05-20-2013, 05:37 PM

After a trip to Verizon, where we thought we might buy a tablet (to make my store ordering easier) we left without it. I won't go on about the details but I was NOT nice (BS scammers and so they were told) and unfortunately my girl was with me. Then we stopped at Home Depot for a lawn tractor battery and blade for my trimmer but they couldn't help me either! I have to say............ I was having a bad day!! As I was grumbling on our way home, my girl smiled, took my hand and said, "Not many girls can say they have their own personal curmudgeon." Yep, she's right on both accounts and always knows how to bring out a smile and the best in this curmudgeon.

Cailin · 05-20-2013, 08:33 PM

sweating.... working out and being drenched head to toe in sweat, makes me unremarkable happy....

on the down side, i cannot find my hear phones. grrrr

cinnamongrrl · 05-21-2013, 05:10 AM

waking up to the sounds of my little dog, Cricket, snoring like a line backer

PinkieLee · 05-21-2013, 08:34 AM

One day closer to a long holiday weekend

cinnamongrrl · 05-21-2013, 09:05 AM

While on the eliptical at the gym, I was tiring and ready to quit and move on to the weight circuit.I just wasn't feeling it today; the front of my calves have been sooo achy..but this lovely older woman, about 60ish, gets on the machine near me and starts kicking some eliptical butt! I felt like I HAD to keep going then and did another 10 minutes or so....

Afterwards, I was doing upper body and core in the circuit training section and I happened to see the same woman. I told her how she had encouraged me to keep going and she was so sweet and appreciated hearing that! Then she tells me she works out to keep her figure good for polka dancing! (we have a large Polish populous in the area) And that she's not 60 at all. She is 82! I told her she looked good for ANY age! She told me exercise is a life thing and it will make everything better...and then she squeezed my chin and told me I was beautiful. I think I nearly welled up with tears. It's the closest thing I've had to a grandmother in years...

It's so good to randomly meet nice people

~SweetCheeks~ · 05-21-2013, 09:13 AM

Those middle of the night cuddles. Waking up in her arms feeling safe through the bad thunderstorms.

JAGG · 05-21-2013, 09:39 AM

The smell of fresh cut grass.
Perfect timing.

wahya · 05-21-2013, 09:55 AM

I do believe I smiled today ------>

Just had a rough week or two lost a friend to a heart attack due to living a unhealthy lifestyle, family issues, seeing another friend throwing away his life, while I have to fight for mine, Getting blamed for the demise of someone elses relationship. ( I was just being a friend and listening) The list goes on. But cannot worry and have no control over but one of these issues..The family one. So my smile is back and now I must TCB.

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05-20-2013, 05:55 AM	#14543
lilapache Member How Do You Identify?: DONE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: forever away Posts: 1,374 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 5,015 Thanked 3,880 Times in 1,025 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	have a few smiling points... but the best one... was waking up and seeing that ugly piece gone.... and a beautiful new start in its place.. __________________ Don't get mad when a girl cares too much. Worry when they start to not give a fuck.

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05-20-2013, 07:20 AM	#14545
cinnamongrrl Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: cleverly disguised as a responsible adult* Preferred Pronoun?: wild woman Relationship Status: No, thank you. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Home in NC..gonna dig in like a tick this time… Posts: 7,665 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,247 Thanked 27,604 Times in 6,959 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	Teddy had the wonderful idea of going kayaking today! Here's hoping the clouds lift and the day warms...otherwise we will be going mini golfing down at his favorite place in Connecticut... ooohhhh I see sunlight! Yay!

05-20-2013, 10:36 AM	#14548
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05-20-2013, 10:52 AM	#14549
TheMerryFairy Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Pansexual/Sapiosexual femmey dyke who likes to crossdress now and then Preferred Pronoun?: She/her OR ze if I'm crossdressing Relationship Status: Floating and walking My path, happy in life. Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: On my Merry Fairy way! , Canada Posts: 3,630 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 8,727 Thanked 8,694 Times in 2,987 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	My smile has carried over into today *S I had a great evening and it resulted in a comfortable sleep with wonderful dreams. I woke up refreshed and smiling. The sun was out and I got to turn the radio up in my car on the way to work this morning to sing. I texted a few friends midway through my morning and had a couple of laughs I enjoyed my lunch sitting in the shade of a tree at a park then meditated. Oh and when I was finally coming home? I picked up a friend, drove to get a coffee milkshake and watched the windmills. Now I get to float in daydreamy thoughts and multi task

05-20-2013, 11:25 AM	#14550
Novelafemme Timed Out - TOS Drama How Do You Identify?: ........ Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: ........ Posts: 2,402 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,981 Thanked 8,925 Times in 1,834 Posts Rep Power: 0	When Marine Sgt. Ross Gundlach served as a dog handler in Afghanistan, he told the yellow lab who was his constant companion that he'd look her up when he returned home. "I promised her if we made it out of alive, I'd do whatever it took to find her," Gundlach said. On Friday, he made good on that vow with help from some sentimental state officials in Iowa who know how to pull off a surprise. Since leaving active duty to take classes at the University of Wisconsin this summer, Gundlach, of Madison, Wis., had been seeking to adopt 4-year-old Casey. The 25-year-old learned Casey had finished her military service and had been sent to the Iowa State Fire Marshal's Office, where she was used to detect explosives. Gundlach wrote to State Fire Marshal Director Ray Reynolds, explaining the connection he felt with the dog. He even has a tattoo on his right forearm depicting Casey with angel wings and a halo, sitting at the foot of a Marine. "He's been putting a case together for the last two months, sending me pictures ... it just tugged on your heart," Reynolds said. Reynolds decided to arrange a surprise. First, he got in touch with the Iowa Elk's Association, which agreed to donate $8,500 to buy another dog for the agency. "We have a motto in our association that as long as there are veterans, the Elks will strive to help them," Iowa Elks Association president Tom Maher said. Then, Reynolds came up with a ruse to get Gundlach to Des Moines, telling Gundlach he needed to come to the state Capitol to plead his case in front of a "bureaucratic oversight committee." When Gundlach arrived with his parents, Reynolds told them the meeting had been delayed and invited them to join an Armed Services Day celebration in the rotunda. There, hundreds of law enforcement officers, military personnel and civilians were seated, keeping the secret — until they brought out Casey. When Gundlach saw Casey, he put his head in his hands and cried. She licked his face, wagging her tail furiously. "It was a total surprise," he said. "I owe her. I'll just try to give her the best life I can." His father, Glen Gundlach, seemed just as surprised. "It's unbelievable ... the state of Iowa, I love 'em," he said. Gov. Terry Branstad officially retired Casey from active duty during Friday's ceremony, thanking the dog for a "job well done." During the 150 missions they performed together, Gundlach said Casey never missed an explosive — she caught three before they could be detonated. He credits her for making it back home safely. "I wouldn't be here ... any kids I ever had wouldn't exist if Casey hadn't been here," he said.

05-20-2013, 03:17 PM	#14551
Daktari Guest Tournaments Won: 1 Posts: n/a My Photo Gallery	Awesome story Novelafemme, thanks for posting it. ^^ That story made me smile Tonight's meeting made me smile...felt a bit sorry for m'self in the last coupla days so a real-life smile was most welcome.

05-20-2013, 03:37 PM	#14552
wahya Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: Me Relationship Status: im good Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 296 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 506 Thanked 857 Times in 240 Posts Rep Power: 0	Firstly i am not a debbie downer..But I tried and tried but today could not find my smile. Bad day..i mean bad week.

05-20-2013, 05:37 PM	#14553
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05-21-2013, 08:34 AM	#14556
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05-21-2013, 09:05 AM	#14557
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05-21-2013, 09:13 AM	#14558
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05-21-2013, 09:39 AM	#14559
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05-21-2013, 09:55 AM	#14560
wahya Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: Me Relationship Status: im good Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 296 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 506 Thanked 857 Times in 240 Posts Rep Power: 0	I do believe I smiled today ------> Just had a rough week or two lost a friend to a heart attack due to living a unhealthy lifestyle, family issues, seeing another friend throwing away his life, while I have to fight for mine, Getting blamed for the demise of someone elses relationship. ( I was just being a friend and listening) The list goes on. But cannot worry and have no control over but one of these issues..The family one. So my smile is back and now I must TCB.