Three Things...Gratitude Thread

[nw6675]

Any job that requires going in the crawl space under a house or other structure.

Any job that requires cleaning a public restroom. People do some perplexing things in the there.

Cleaning up hazardous waste

Your post reminded me of two funny DH stories -

Before he went in the military, he briefly worked as an HVAC repairman. Part of why he joined the military was to get away from the guys smoking dope under houses while they were working!

At his now post-military retirement job, they were having issues with the toilet system. Turns out someone had flushed their underwear down the toilet and it messed up the entire system. They had to jackhammer through the concrete floor to get to the pipe.

 

[L.K.]

At his now post-military retirement job, they were having issues with the toilet system. Turns out someone had flushed their underwear down the toilet and it messed up the entire system. They had to jackhammer through the concrete floor to get to the pipe.

Yeeee-ikes!

 

[DaisyDuck001]

Any job that requires going in the crawl space under a house or other structure.

Well, your post reminds me of when Scotty had to crawl in the Jefferies tube to perform repairs:
http://trekipedia.com/file/Jefferies_tube

 

[L.K.]

Well, your post reminds me of when Scotty had to crawl in the Jefferies tube to perform repairs:
http://trekipedia.com/file/Jefferies_tube

I love this piece of trivia from that page:

The Jefferies tubes were so named in honor of Walter M. "Matt" Jefferies, production designer and art director for the original Star Trek.

 

[WDWEPCOT]

I want to know why he flushed his unders - hmmm and just what was he up to ???
No Good I’m sure !!

Crawl Space made me think of people who come and get things out of your house - or big wasp nest or bees in your walls etc - brave people !!

I had a bat once I had to get removed as they are Federally Protected and I was afraid if I tried I might hurt it - cost me $350 and took him 2 mins to snatch him - they are nice outside as they eat tons of mosquitos but not nice flying around in the basement ! Thank God I keep that door closed otherwise he would have been in the house and the pets would have gone nuts pretty funny DH screaming when he opened the basement door The guy who captured him said it was a young one and they do that a lot - get in can’t get out - now I just don’t go in the basement after dark in case another one finds it’s way in !!

 

[PollyannaMom]

Happy Earth Day, Everyone!


Today's Topic (Sat, 4/22) - 3 things in nature you're grateful for


Thanks for this suggestion, @L.K.

 

[WDWEPCOT]

Sun
Beaches wish I was on one right now
All the little & big animals - some of my favorites - Horses - especially Race Horses
- Bears - zebras - Giraffe

 

[nw6675]

Nature

1. All the beauty and wonders, big and small such as the Grand Canyon.
2. The mama Robin with her eggs and nest on my front porch security cam.
3. The sunrise and sunset.

 

[L.K.]

Nature

Thunderstorms, especially those with lightning

Mountains

Lakes

 

[DaisyDuck001]

Happy Earth Day, Everyone!
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@PollyannaMom Happy Earth Day to you!

national parks
vegetables
flowers

 

[flyingdumbo127]

Happy Day!

Nature

1 The wonders of all His creation. All creatures great and small. Well some can stay far from me such as snakes, for example!

2
3 Quiet Beaches

 

[PollyannaMom]

Hiking trails to enjoy
Beautiful landscapes to photograph
The birds who come to my bird feeders

 

[Tink-osophy]

Earth Day

We have lots of bright yellow rape fields dotted about (like a patchwork quilt) and what I really like are the individual plants that have self-seeded in the verges. They're so pretty.

The silhouette of a line of trees along the top of a hill.

Bumble bees and butterflies - attractive ,often solitary, little things that make a big difference to our natural world.

 

[newski_mom]

Nature:

1. We live near Pere Marquette State Park and it's so great to be able to go there for a quick hike on a whim. It was also great with the kids growing up - they loved to go there for an afternoon!

2. Beaches - my favorite relaxing vacation spot!

3. Mountains - my next favorite relaxing vacation spot lol!

So much beauty in this country. I'm glad it's getting easier to see it!

 

[Tink-osophy]

Farmers good one
We’ve talked about them

I know! I appreciate them often, because I've become aware that - in the UK anyway - we don't just not help them, we hinder. Yet we rely on them so heavily.

2. Housekeepers (in hotels, cruise ships, etc)
3. Cleaning people in general - school janitors, etc. They have a hard job!

Oh yes! Another example of a service we tend to take for granted.

Police officers
Military service members
Rescue workers

Deserve another mention.

3 Quiet Beaches

One of the greatest luxuries -- a quiet beach.

 

[flyingdumbo127]

's really do offer such a tranquil haven,Tinkosophy. My favorite beach was years ago when I lived in a small town in Northern, CA. I would often walk along the shore and absolutely feel God closer with me as I did. I haven't been to a beach in quite a while now and definitely hope to one day to come. May you and everyone else enjoy a stroll along the shores.

 

[mumto3girls]

1. I’ve mentioned in the past how much I love the rails to trails nature trails near my house. We spent so much time during the lockdown exploring them. I don’t go nearly enough now that we’re back to the hustle and bustle, but they are an incredible resource.
2. My dogwood that’s blooming right now.
3. My lilac bush and peony bushes that are getting close to blooming.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Today's Topic (Sun, 4/23) - 3 everyday items you depend on but sometimes forget to be grateful for

Thanks, @L.K. !

 

[slo]

Good Sunday morning!!!!

#1 - I’m grateful for eating utensils in any form (silver, plastic and etc) - eating without them would be horrible

#2 - I’m grateful for my pillow - I just slept without it at our hotel last night and I slept like garbage and now my neck hurts - LOL!!!

#3 - I’m grateful for paper towels (mainly Bounty or a Bounty equivalent) - whoever invented them are genius!!

 

[WDWEPCOT]

Soap & Deodorant & Lotion
Coffee Maker
Space Heater
Refrigerator
Microwave

I use my space heaters daily as I’m always cold
Whatever did we do before microwaves
Just have your refrigerator break and see how much you miss it !!
No coffee - no one will want to be around you !! including yourself