The Good News Thread

smallpoxgirl · Moderator Joined: Nov 08, 2004 Posts: 5640

So, yeah. The world is crumbling around our ears. The entire global financial system is going belly up. The US is preparing for martial law. Russia is about ready to start a nuclear war over Georgia. Hurricaines are raging. The planet's dying, etc., etc., etc.

I'm starting this thread because I can't deal with any more bad news at the moment. There will be no bad news allowed in this thread. I want to know what's going right in the world, and what's going right in your lives.

I'll start. I'm right now sitting in my office in Montana. It's a beautiful sunny day. The sky is blue. It's warm, but not hot. It's really quiet right now. In fact all I can hear is the ticking of the clock and a few cars off in the distance. Behind me an absolutely stunning sunset is forming. It's very nice and very peaceful.

So let's here it. What's your good news?
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"So while you sit and whistle Dixie with your money and your power.
I can hear the flowers a-growin in the rubble of the towers.
I hear leaders quit their lying
I hear babies quit their crying.
I hear soldiers quit their dying, one and all." - OCMS

allmeyer · Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:21 pm Post subject: Re: The Good News Thread

My son won a bike and it is getting delivered tomorrow! It will be a much needed distraction from the news.

DomusAlbion · Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:25 pm Post subject: Re: The Good News Thread

We're getting all kinds of yummy fruit from our orchard and much earlier than expected. I didn't think we would have much until the fifth year.

The weather is beautiful with temps in the low 90s. Looking forward to fall weather.
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Hawkcreek · Expert Joined: Aug 15, 2004 Posts: 967

My sons were recently promoted, my grandkids are smart and good lookin, I have lots of projects to work on, and I have plenty of beer in the fridge. Doesn't get much better than this.
Hope all of you are having an equally good day.
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Shannymara · Master Joined: Oct 04, 2004 Posts: 5389 Location: Oklahoma

Very, very quiet here, always, except for the rutting billy goat.
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TheDude · Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 6:43 pm Post subject: Re: The Good News Thread

Nice thread - "Good News" always makes me think of that modern version of the bible.

Rockin' grapes on the neighbors' vines. They were a retired couple who a few months ago finally had to move in with their son, like his father a minister. Lovely people and are still doing well in their mid-80s. Might make a pie or some vino.

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smallpoxgirl · Moderator Joined: Nov 08, 2004 Posts: 5640

I swear to god, baby goats are the cutest thing EVER! Very Happy

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"So while you sit and whistle Dixie with your money and your power.
I can hear the flowers a-growin in the rubble of the towers.
I hear leaders quit their lying
I hear babies quit their crying.
I hear soldiers quit their dying, one and all." - OCMS

Daculling · Light Sweet Crude Joined: Apr 12, 2005 Posts: 1357

My roommate got married last week and I'm still tan from the beach.
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americandream · Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 7:07 pm Post subject: Re: The Good News Thread

I've just started dating a sweet, sweet babe with blue eyes to die for!
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The_Virginian · Light Sweet Crude Joined: Jun 19, 2004 Posts: 1528

(edit) OK may not have the job after all.

But I get to see my little girl and wife in just a few more days Smile

Heck it's only been 3 months and some days... 5bullwhip

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Lumpy · Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 7:11 pm Post subject: Re: The Good News Thread

1. The biopsy was benign
2. I am feeling well and energetic
3. This glass of Gewurztraminer (on ice -- heck, ya, I drink it like that -- really cold -- really good) is tasting great
4. Saw a patient today whose mother told me that coming to see me (this was 2nd visit) was the first time she ever felt some one really listened to her -- and was really helping her little boy
5. When the Great Dane/English Mastiff dog chewed up the extension cord to the pond pump last night, it was unplugged Smile

6. Seems like Naiobi (girl pig) might be pregnant
7. Got rid of all the predators, and the chickens are laying like crazy again
8. Got Annie (first horse) back from the trainer, and rode her all by ourselves for the first time this past weekend
9. Have hated peaches my whole life -- until we started getting them warm and ripe from out own trees. WOWIE ... peaches and cream. Yum, Yum!

We are blessed

Lumpy
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Lumpy · Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 7:18 pm Post subject: Re: The Good News Thread

Revi · Fusion Joined: Apr 25, 2005 Posts: 3233 Location: Maine

We just got our solar-electric car registered. It's really fun to get around town in!

www.sunnev.com

We have the first one registered in Maine.

We're taking it to the Commonground Fair this weekend.
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drew · Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 7:26 pm Post subject: Re: The Good News Thread

My day was better than yesterday!

Lots of love from my wife and kids (who sensed my blue mood), and now just before bed I get to read a really cool thread.

Man those baby critters are cute!!

<3

Drew

anthem · Heavy Crude Joined: Apr 02, 2005 Posts: 103

Gerwurztraminer is one of our favorites, especially in autumn! My family is healthy, my job is extremely stable, and we have about 300 lb of high quality beef in the freezer. Times are still good for me.
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