What makes you happy?

[Idaho]

There has been enough political talk of late, partly my fault. Thought it would be fun just to say what makes us happy. I'll start; My family, riding my Nomad, tying flies and fly fishing, spending time here ( I'll never admit that again ), quiet time in the morning before the rest of the world wakes up.

Going anywhere or doing anything where I can enjoy some peace and quiet. Sometimes involves my nomad, usually involves a lack of other human beings.

[blowndodge]

Drinking a big cup of java in the morning then taking a huge crap before I go to work. I'm giddy!

Sittin' in my back yard by the fire pit with a cigar and my thoughts. Dreaming of what lies ahead with my Nomad. More bling? performance? Car tire? endless thoughts of what I'd do to make it my personal friend.

[Top Cat]

Cindy! After her, not in any paticular order. My sons and grandchildren. Making the grandchildren laugh. Not having to get up in the morning to go to work for the first time in 44 years Riding the Nomad. Family get togethers. Memories of my Mom and Dad. Being healthy. I lead a pretty simple stress free life. Lots of things people take for granted make me happy.

[ringadingh]

Spending time with family and freinds, going on a long ride either with some buddy's or alone, and being away from phones and people who think right away isn't good enough.

[audiogooroo]

Time with my family hands down! Time at my place in the mountains in summer and fall. Riding the NAD, and making modifications to really make it mine.
Mostly just time at home and not somewhere across the country in some venue, hotel or airport.

[ells]

Somewhat in order, at least for the starters: Time spent with wife and friends, riding the Nomad in the Mts, riding the Nomad to new places, time under the stars, long days in my woodworking shop, canoing, camping, and hiking, satisfaction from any job well done, riding the Nomad about anywhere, being outdoors in nature in general, this forum has worked its way somewhere onto this list, and sitting in the backyard hot tub at 106F especially at the end of one of those colder rides (the setting is pretty good too.)

[ds06nomad]

Crawling into bed with my wife after work, then bringing her coffee in bed every morning (as I've done everyday since even before we were married); coming home to a full house (wife, step-daughter and me); firing up the Nomad and having a destination...or not; getting my family things they want/deserve; laughter.

My eyes open in the morning.......I'm happy. And all the things others have said,family,friends, riding, and work. I love my job.

[ianicky]

All you guys make me happy :-/

[oldbiker]

My wife, family, friends, motorcycles and being FREE.

[mikesth]

My wife, kids and critters, piddling on the bike or some other project, riding, making the perfect shot, walking away from a project knowing it's done right, and ummmm- silicone, I'm a big fan, or better still, I'm a fan of big.... ;)

[dantama]

If I had to narrow it down the one thing, it would be sunshine. I love a sunny day any time of year, I particularly love summer sunny days where you can feel the warmth on your skin.

I can handle any amount of stress, as long as its sunny.

Going for a solitary ride in a remote and beautiful place also makes me very happy.

[fish]

Early Sunday mornings when everybody is still in bed. Being on back roads without traffic. At night in my portable shelter on a frozen lake with my lantern and electronics catching crappies. To me there is no world outside of my shelter at that time. You southern folks and maybe some from the north might think I'm crazy.

[damark115]

I enjoy the days I get my kids, I enjoy riding new roads trying to get lost. I enjoy work (I build custom furniture, very relaxing), I enjoy hanging with close friends