What floats your boat?

[Andy Mac]

Hey there,
I was thinking about a recent thread regarding pet hates, and while I'll acknowledge there's something about getting it all off your chest, it can be a bit of a downer to concentrate on the negatives!!:D So in the interest of balance (Zen man..!) I think we should look at what gets you going, what excites you, what floats your boat!?
Me personally, I like it when a chisel or gouge I've just sharpened actually works better. I mean really, noticeably, s l i c e s.:rolleyes: I like early mornings in spring when there's a nip in the air but the sun promises a warm day.:) I really like it when a plan comes together, like yesterday with my sliding metal assembly. And I especially like it the way beer and blues music socket together like...like....like a neat cut m&t. Sit back in the shed with some Hound Dog Taylor and XXXX!!:cool:

Cheers,

[scooter]

Good thread Andy.

I like this time of year down here, with the cherry blossoms out.

Love getting great customer service.

Love a great coffee.

Love completing something (doesn't happen enough :o)

Love a bargain.


Cheers......................Sean

[ozwinner]

Sex
Foil
Goats
Sex
Grog
Building stuff
Sex
Owwh and sex

Not in that order either.

Al :p

[Auld Bassoon]

Good one Andy!

Woodie stuff first (naturally!):

The fine swish of a plane blade through hard Aussie timber
The 'snick' of a chisel cutting a joint
The sense of achievement when some joinery comes together just as you'd hoped it would (an event less frequent than I'd like:o )Other stuff:

The taste and aroma of a fine wine
A great meal
A good lie-in
Being told (at work) that, "Wow! you know your stuff" (another infrequent event:rolleyes: )
Watching a pretty lady saunter by...
Being my own boss at home!Heaps more too :D

[JDarvall]

That feeling of accomplishment after a hard days work, with sore muscles fed by lamp chops, a beer even (a beer BEFORE a feeds best), feet up.... bit of nooky latters nice if I'm lucky (fat chance that she'll be in a good mood too though. )

That confidence in knowing whats going to happen,,,,and not being surprised when it does work out, so I don't have to pretend I meant to do it. Blissful stuff that.

I really enjoy staring up at the stars in the dead of the night having a leak...clean air, deep breathes, no noise....sounds funny, but it have to be one of the most pleasurable and relaxing experiences that.....don't laugh, I'm serious,,,,, AHHHHHHhhhhhhh,,,oh ,ahhhhh .....

[Ashore]

I really enjoy staring up at the stars in the dead of the night having a leak... .....

Just one tip mate , don't put a sky light in your bedroom :D

[Stu in Tokyo]

Watching my two daughters grow up, I just love it when they get to figure something out for themselves, makes my week!

I know it won't last forever, the eldest is only a year away from becoming a teenager, so I'll love it while it lasts!

Otherwise, I really have to admit, I love showing my dungeon workshop to people in person, they see a hatch in the floor of the parking area, and when they go down there and see what I've done and the tools etc down there, the eyes just pop, a neat thing, I feel better about all the work I've done down there.

I also love getting a chance to just set on the sofa with my wife and watch something of interest to both of us on the TV, don't happen much, but sometimes.

Otherwise, after a good BBQ party, with good friends, sitting around outside on the rooftop sun deck, telling lies with good buddies, enjoying that last fine tumbler of 40 year old single malt, while enjoying a fine cigar.... yep, that is good!

Cheers!

[Lignum]

When the cheque finaly clears:D
and how can i forget, turning Japanesse:cool:

[havenoideaatall]

Those little dimples in a girl's back. Just above her bum.

[NewLou]

Gidday:D

For me it truely is watching my daughter grow up....................Her smile and character are gifts from the heavens!

Wild women

Ducati's

Making perfect fitting joinery & Finishing

And the odd moment life seems totally forfilling & being HAppy

Whhoooooooooooooooo Hhhhhhhhhhooooooooooo!!!!!

Regards Lou:D:D:D

[ozwinner]

Those little dimples in a girl's back. Just above her bum.

Huh?

Al :confused:

[havenoideaatall]

Huh?

Al :confused:

Huh what? :p

[Lignum]

Huh?

Al :confused:

I think he means when he is in "that" particular possition
;)

[Andy Mac]

Don't worry Ozwinner, goats prolly have 'em too....

[Christopha]

Good idead this thread.
This could get to be a long list....
ok....
here we go....
thinking....
er...
umm....
nearly got one....
oh thats right.... it broke.....
nearly there just hang on a tick.....
YES!!! Jam and Cream, I really like jam and cream....
and Hot Chocolate, hold the marshmallow
Ugg boots, yeah they feel goooood!
Flannelette sheets and a doona on a cold night....
Better still, my swag and the bush on a cold still, clear night!
A big Salmon on 6lb braid.
the sound of the water against the hull of my boat while I snooze.
the sound of Magpies in the morning after a good.....
Hot showers.
Icecream and stewed apricots.
Sunrise.
sunset.
the sea in all its moods.
the flicker of firelight.
turning green timber.
strewth a bloke could go on and on ....

[Wild Dingo]

Gidday Chris yer mad buggar how you been? :cool:

ooh right the thread!! :o

Kids... got 8 of them never cease to amaze me youngest is now 11 and growin up mentally emotionally faster than any of the other quite a serious young bloke but still a sprocket pocket sized nipper the youngest girl is now 12 and truely amazing how closely she resembles her second oldest sister in ALL ways!!.. all of them are a wonder to watch and now with a grandchild and 2 on the way a new set of nippers to watch wonder and stand in awe of what weve created as a couple... AWEBLOODYSOME!! :cool:

The missus her bloody highness the light of my every day infuriating perplexing irritating tiny but still gorgeous woman I married

A nice ice cold beer on a stinking hot day
A nicely designed and built boat
The sound of the black cockatoos in the Pine above the shed
The sounds of the creek as the water tumbles its way around the meandering twists and turns
A barbie with good tucker good booze and good people
A lazy morning sleepin (5am) layin back in bed with a cuppa and the curtians opened as the day begins the sun starts its magical march up the horizon the birds start their songs
The burbling roar of the F100 as she finally arcs up as I head off to score some brilliant timber... nothin worse that the sounds of whining motors when you got places to go timber to get and the ruddy car wont start
Sex... mmm definantly
Good friends
Good humor
Takin the phiss outta stuck up people
Good tucker!! gawd good tucker for sure! fresh roo on an earth barbie a hungi fresh caught seafood
lazy days canoeing down some back tribune of a river or dam
Beer (not some of that SA slop though ;) )
Apple Cider (good Tassie Apple Cider not that other crap)
Tia Maria (wet the eldest heads with that)
Kahlua (wet the second eldests head with that one they are twins :cool: ) Jamaican Rum (wet the eldest sons head with that)
Glenfiddich (yep the next daughters head got wet)
Good timber recieved for the most brilliant of prices (ala Free!)
Good tools tuned well that work brilliantly
Missus
Sex
Friends

ooh okay enough for now :o

[RufflyRustic]

A beautiful Spring Saturday when I'm out enjoying the first coffee and the morning. The radio's playing and there's no one around, not even HWMBO, the back neighbours have gone away for the weekend and the day stretches ahead with lots of woodwork to be done.

The day passes, HWMBO hasn't turned off the radio, I haven't cut or drilled any fingers and the project is really taking shape nicely.

Sunset - Everything is packed away ready for Sunday and I'm kicking back, pleasantly tired, enjoying a snack and a well-earned vodka or two, talking to my girlfriend. And HWMBO's cooking dinner......


:D
Cheers
Wendy

[silentC]

Playing a song that makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up. Don't know what it is but something happens. Better than any drug.

Any view that doesn't have cars, houses, roads or people in it.

Sitting around a camp fire drinking cheap cask port out of a plastic mug.

Watching the kids going nuts in the backyard. Where do they get their energy?

A faithful dog.

A sharp plane blade.

Oh yeah, and let's not forget the missus ;)

[Phil Spencer]

Spring mornings
A nice red
A sharp well balanced hand plane
My grand children
My Daughters
Finishing a project.

Phil

[Bob38S]

A good steak
A large cold Beer
A large Rum
A good cigar
Good company
Laughter

Bob

[Iain]

Saturday morning test driving my 'maturing' home brewed ales, lagers and others, and what a wonderful experience it is too, just like wine appreciation with a good chemical free, subtely hopped/malted brew that just dances on the palate, unlike the mega swills from the supermarket.
Feeding the horses and getting an appreciative rub and nudge from the big sods.
Cooking a great Sunday lunch for anyone who cares to drop in, along with a home brew that suits the occassion.
Fixing the fences that the mules broke during the week, yeah, I actually enjoy fixing fences.
Shafting (letter form) local dickheads, there is no shortage if you need some.
Organising activities for our SCouts and fending of shyte from the committee.
Baring my cold asre in front of the open fire to warm it up, what a gruesome sight it is, so I have been told.

[Clinton1]

camping somewhere that you don't see any other human for the whole time.
my missus.
my dogs.
the rain.
being out in the bush.
when life is uncomplicated.
eating veggies from the veggie patch.


Simple stuff really.

[Groggy]

I used to love being out bush at dawn on those 'still' mornings and having a brewed coffee at sun up.

I get a real kick out of watching my kids grow and being with my wife.

Some days I like to just sit in the shop thinking, and come to my senses wondering when it started getting dark.

I like really neat solutions, uncomplicated, working solutions.

And this thread ;)

[RufflyRustic]

That one infinitesimal moment when you get that parent feeling, that one special millisecond where you know what it's like to be a parent and to love those children (especially when they are not yours) and you know that all the hard work was/is/will be worth it.

[Termite]

Waking up each morning with a pulse. ;)

[Bluegum]

I love life in general. Knowing that I get up each day to do what I have to do gives another day above ground.

Spending time with my wife.
Being outside anywhere.
Our dogs who give us so much love.
Gardening.
A cold beer after a day on the tools or machines.
A bottle of red or white, but reds seem to last longer.
Fishing anywhere.
Woodwork (not that I am the best at it but I still love it)
A wet day( not many of them lately)
A drive somewhere ( rare as well with the cost of fuel)
A good meal to go with the wine.
A mountain view (so much to seee in this great country)
Spending time with friends.
The feeling of accomplishment after working hard to finish a job at home.
Listening to a favourite song or artist. (Country for me, drives the wife mad).
A warm fire on a cool night. ( more red wine)
Listening to the sounds of nature somewhere
A good cup of coffee first thing in the morning.
Catching up with what's been going on in here in the forum.
Live each day as if it shall be your your last, because one it surely will.

[Graham99]

Hey Everybody,

Firstly I must say, what a great idea for a thread. I was seroiusly ill in hospital six months ago and it was touch and go, so these things mean more for me now. Things that float my boat are;


Being with my family. I have two girls and a boy, and a wonderful partner who I want to spend the rest of my life with.
Getting out on the bike.
Working around the yard, doing renovating, painting, landscaping. I work on the principle that it doesnt matter how long it takes, it's just time. I do ok on the time scale.
A quality tool in my hand, squeezing the trigger or hefting it in my hands.
That's it for now.

Graham

[black1]

water would float my boat if i had one:D

but really
a nice song belted out on a stereo at nine on the dial (something heavy like metallica or black sabbath)
the smell of when cutting
a bit of the old woo hoo
kids kicking goals at football
the sound of a nice v8 engine(ford)
the sound of a nice harly davidson
my wife and kids
knock off time
the list goes on and on and on..........

[RufflyRustic]

the great feeling when a work project comes together and a number of people from different areas are supporting your project because it's going to benefit them and and and....... :)

it's a good day today at work :)

cheers
Wendy

[Christopha]

Me Dad, cos this arvo he hands me a Stanley No 50 and asks this any good to you???

[fred.n]

A great post indeed

There are so many, but one that always gets me is
when a friends young kids finally figure it out for the
first time.....THAT look....priceless:)

[echnidna]

There's many good things but the most important to me is
A loving & loyal woman. :)

[Daddles]

There's many good things but the most important to me is
A loving & loyal woman. :)

You're pushing hard on the cynicism index there mate :mad:

Richard

[Auld Bassoon]

There's many good things but the most important to me is
A loving & loyal woman. :)

Bob, have you opened a new "Oxymorons R Us" store? :D

No such blerry creature exists!

[echnidna]

Tis real sad that some men don't have a good woman.

[Auld Bassoon]

Bob, Have had a "good woman" - several times - no blerry more thanks!

[silentC]

Sad isn't it Bob. You and I know ;)

[Riverland]

While My Husband is talking outside l will hi-jack this off him and let you all know what he is really like.
When he doesnt try to service the cars,
when he doesnt decide to change the house around,
when he doesnt wake up and thinks that, that wall needs a window,
when he doesnt stand out in the sun early in the morning cause l know that he is thinking and when he does that it hurts the bank account,
when he doesnt do welding on my car and not take the battery out and fries the computer.
I wont be able to post again when my husband reads this:D
Oh yea when he doesnt think that the tree needs to be cut down and it would look better in the next door bedroom.
he saying goodbye so am l Bye:eek:

[Riverland]

When my wife understand that she is not funny with he "JOKES" about how l do things.

[RETIRED]

While My Husband is talking outside l will hi-jack this off him and let you all know what he is really like.
When he doesnt try to service the cars,
when he doesnt decide to change the house around,
when he doesnt wake up and thinks that, that wall needs a window,
when he doesnt stand out in the sun early in the morning cause l know that he is thinking and when he does that it hurts the bank account,
when he doesnt do welding on my car and not take the battery out and fries the computer.
I wont be able to post again when my husband reads this:D
Oh yea when he doesnt think that the tree needs to be cut down and it would look better in the next door bedroom.
he saying goodbye so am l Bye:eek:
I see a pattern emerging here.:)

Echinda: I am with you.

[silentC]

when he doesnt stand out in the sun early in the morning cause l know that he is thinking and when he does that it hurts the bank account
Hee hee :D:D

[Felder]

Riverland,

I just gave you a greenie, but it's for your missus! Funny post, that. :D:D

Oi! Mrs Riverland! Get your own identity so you don't have to borrow Riverland's anymore!:D:D

[Wongo]

When I was a bit younger I really enjoyed playing a good game basketball. Getting up there for a slam dunk occasionally, nailing a few 3 pointers or scoring 2 points over a 6 foot 4 defender was always good.:cool:

Now,
Watching my 2 little girls play
A great project
A nice Chinese meal
A clean workshop
Getting some nice timber
Buying tools
Cutting a nice dovetail

[Greg Ward]

Wandering in the bush
Finding Red Cedar trees
Finding rosewood logs
Cutting down Red Cedar trees and checking the colour
Working out the best way to process a log to give the best boards
Cutting up logs and checking the grain, each board is different
Wandering around Mal's timber stacks and wondering what he is going to do with all the wood

Saturday and or Sunday mornings with a good (or bad) woman
Watching Rugby at the Oak
Japanese meals with plenty of offal
Mozart when I'm down
Making mum happy. 83 and still running two farms!
Writing rubbish in this forum

Regards
Greg

[namtrak]

My family
The dogs
Renovating
Rugby Union
Cricket
Mates
Red Wine
Good Beer
Good bands at good pubs
Dancing like a freak after much aforementioned good beer and red wine
Mucking around in the Shed
Good movies
Good books
as per Termite - waking up with a pulse is a bit of a buzz
Possibilities

[Daddles]

waking up with a pulse is a bit of a buzz

You still do that :eek:

Hmm,
The lad playing soccer.
The lass playing (and trashing the place - things leap off shelves in sympathy when she walks into a room)
The dog
The cat ... especially when he bounces off something due to an ill timed throw.

But you can't beat creating a story that sends tingles through your entire system ... the first time you read it. Man that's a buzz.

Richard

[Wood Butcher]

Sitting outside with the wife having an afternoon coffee watching the two kids playing together!

Having a quiet drink and a good cigar with old friends (and new friends too)

And yeah definately waking up with a pulse, always a good thing!

[RufflyRustic]

Friday afternoon chats

Knowing that you can leave work to go home for the weekend any minute now, just gotta finish reading that last post :D

[Waldo]

G'day,

• Seeing my daughter look up at me and smile at me when I get het up from her cot.
• my wife
• designing something for my clients that pushes the envelope and they believe in me and run with it.
• life
• working with my hands
• family
• and good friends
• enjoying the beauty of nature around me ie. walking in a rainforest etc.

[HappyHammer]

I had one today when I went home for lunch.

SWMBO and I were downstairs and just as we stopped talking the sound of my three and a half year old son singing Who let the dogs out at the top of his lungs in his bedroom upstairs over and over.:D

HH.

[silentC]

I had one today when I went home for lunch.
Half your luck mate! Been awhile since I enjoyed a lunchtime romp ;)

[Rossluck]

It's Saturday morning, no work until Monday, no people expected on the weekend, no urgent maintenance, I'm in my shed, I look out the window and my 6 YO daughter is wandering down to spend some time with me. :)

[RufflyRustic]

Monday Morning Browsing the forums, coffe in hand and being totally gobsmacked by the beautiful work that has been posted over the weekend.