The ridiculously positive pub thread... read instructions... comment please...

[Pietro]

The rules:

You must make some kind of totally positive and uplifting comment. Something really good that happened or is happening to you right now... no negativity allowed (on this thread) and no debates! Ready? I'll start.

I'm about to go run a few errands in the rain with my son. Just dad and son together for an hour or two. My son is awesome... so this means total joy!

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z209/Pietro_gtr/charles_hope.jpg

your turn...

[RyanC.]

Best thread ever.

I'm going to go play my guitar with reckless abandon for an hour or so, and then go meet a good friend for lunch.

[ToneBrokerBill]

I am working from home on a beautiful day, with my trusty dog by my feet

[Fendegibs]

I just learned that a good friend of mine landed a job with the New York Times...definitely excited for him!

[Beng2040]

In less than a month, I'll get to meet my brand new daughter! Life is great!

[dave12]

It rained today in Texas!

[RhytmEarl]

I'm enjoying another perfect day in paradise.

Can't wait to go out for a quick walk across the street to pick up a couple things from the drugstore.

Work is good, I have lots to do but not too much, my pedal just got fixed (for cheap) and I'm going to drive to Santa Monica Saturday to pick it up. I might just go down to the beach while I'm there.

[brettk7]

Love it!

I got back into college this semester and I am REALLY stoked about it. Took some time off to be young and stupid, stupidly procrastinated about registering... And got the perfect schedule and all the classes I want. Literally registered for my classes and had to be at my first one a half hour after I completed enrollment and paying for it!!!! I really love all my classes (especially Western Civilization II!) and it doesn't even interfere with my work schedule. How awesome is that? I am a lucky person. I've had to over-come some things these past few months, but honestly I feel very lucky and blessed this has worked out so well for me. Now if I could only afford my books!!!

[spookybonus]

I have been waiting for over 2 months for a guitar to be finished and just got an email with tracking info saying it will be here tomorrow, and it also happens to be my birthday. Pretty awesome timing!

[rob2001]

The weather is almost what I consider perfect. Mid/upper 70's, low dew point, slight breeze, and I feel pretty darn good. :aok

[A-Frame]

I just ate five fantastic chicken tacos from a local hole-in-the-wall jernt in Va. There are three homemade salsas to choose from and a mix of pickled onions/carrots that I eat on the side. Mexican Cokes & Jarritos if you want them, but I stick with ice water.

[DWB1960]

Flew my 81 year old mom in from Boston this past weekend. She hadn't been out this way for about 6 years because of health issues. She wanted to come out one last time so we made it happen. She got to see her grandson's new puppy, visit where her granddaughter works, have a really nice dinner with all of us, my daughter's fiance, and his parents who she knew from Facebook but had never met.

It was tough because of all of the traveling around with wheelchairs and walkers, but she had the time of her life. Her last day here she and I sat together and watched Avatar - which blew her away.

She's safely back home and still basking in the afterglow.

[Dr. Tweedbucket]

I am eating a crunchy apple as I read this thread. Crunchy apples are the best :idea

[michael patrick]

I'm thinking about how much I like to be up at my Dad's cabin in the UP...

http://www.juhnke.com/mike/Mike-sunrise2-big.jpg

[mnjordan]

I'm cooking dinner tonight for my insanely gorgeous and amazingly loving wife, the inlaws - whose company I actually enjoy, and my mom is stopping by as well. Lots of laughs, food, wine, and dogs.

Everyone lets me pick the music, which could be anything from Miles Davis and Joe Pass to Radiohead or Band of Horses.

[GuitarToma]

Had my teeth cleaned this morning and the lady said I was doing a good job flossing!

Great thread!

[Bobby D]

i am playing a gig at BB Kings Blues Bar in West Palm this weekend, and really looking forward to it! :banana

[stratzrus]

I just had Singapore Mai Fun with super colossal shrimp and hot & sour lunch for soup. It's my favorite, and since it's raining I got delivery so I didn't even have to go outside!


http://www.rasamalaysia.com/uploaded_images/singapore_noodles/singapore_noodles_s.jpg

[winstabull]

Gonna take my wife out to lunch today. When I get home I am going to tickle my kid's bellys and make them laugh and laugh and laugh.

[Wagster]

My wife just started her 3rd round of IVF. I have a good feeling this time. My Mom had cancer removed from her lung and the doctors say she's cancer free. Life's good!

[spakuloid]

I am having an acid flashback from Burning Man @ 1998 - and it is pretty awesome

[illinimax]

Going to dinner tonight at one of Chicago's best dining establishments with clients whose company I really enjoy. Appreciate that I have a job doing what I enjoy.

[sausagefingers]

I'm leaving work early to be with my family! And, I had roast hawaiian pork for lunch!

[kstrat62]

Getting ready for 1st Football game at my new school(tomorrow night). Friday Night Lights! Meeting my 3 gorgeous daughters for dinner tonight!

[Peteyvee]

Ms Vee has one of her childhood friends visiting us. She arrived last night and is a really fun person. They're cooking dinner tonight and both are gourmet cooks. Can't wait! :beer

[travisvwright]

Tonight I get to play music with other people <- one of the best things this life offers. My wife just stopped by the office (as she does nearly everyday) so I could see my 1 yr old daughter, and ask my 3 year old son how his day was going.

[2leod]

Just got together with an old friend yesterday. After battling back from addictions, mental health issues, and just recently having had his cancerous prostate removed he figures he's in the best frame of reference since he was 10. I agree, and was very happy to see him so at peace.

Here is our youngest granddaughter waking up - her full throttle nature makes us smile. Maybe if we all woke up making elephant noises the world would be a little happier place...

:)

F60Q4EUtiJE

[brettk7]

My wife just started her 3rd round of IVF. I have a good feeling this time. My Mom had cancer removed from her lung and the doctors say she's cancer free. Life's good!

Excellent!!! That has to be a huge relief.

[blues junkie]

Wife promised me a "NOONER" today.:beer

[travisvwright]

Wife promised me a "NOONER" today.:beer
One of my favorites. I'll drink to that :beer

[crawz]

Synchronicity abounds: I met a South African gal at the end of July. Every day we Skype and spend an hour or more continuing to build rapport. This has allowed us quite the warm connection and bond. It's all of a grand invitation. Showing up for each other has been our general theme... this, without saying so or directly having to make any deal over things at all. We just do this as a matter of course.

This week I was able to use long accumulated air miles and book a ticket to spend 9 weeks with her Dec thru early Feb in Queensland. What a gift to receive someone in this way and experience that she's so naturally someone I seem to get on that well with. How winning to discover someone who genuinely seems to appreciate me just as I am. Even better, that she's someone who wants what I have to offer. It's all well and good to want to give and put it over. But to discover someone who also wants what you got? > Not a regular occurrence.

Sweetness that I could also finesse the return ticket to the antipodes so as to also be able to spend 10 days in NZ... in the heart of their summer... and all this using an earned miles ticket.

NO complaints here. 'I musta done sumpin' good.'

[esoteric pete]

have the whole day off, and my regular weekly gig is tonight which includes players that are all on the same page and loving the music we make..

[dhdfoster]

It's dreary outside, I'm stuck in a cubicle, and I didn't sleep well last night, but I don't care because I have the greatest girlfriend on planet Earth.

[OlAndrew]

A little over a year ago, we rescued a feral cat who was hanging around the house. It was a long time taming him, and I've got some scars, but now he's so affectionate he's almost a nuisance. I really get a kick out of it when this great big battlescarred cat hops up in my lap, rolls over on his back and purrs as loud as he can.

For a long time, I've been practicing through a squatty little practice amp. Finally decided, bag that, and started jacking into one of vintage tube amps. Lovin the tones! Don't play any better, but I do love the tones.

[CRBMoA]

Hard to beat a Nooner, but I have been married to the same woman for 20 years, and she loves me now more than ever! My wife and daughter are the best in the world, and I am taking a week off next month before we take our little girl to college.

[m@2]

my best friend of 17 years is 6 months sober today from a 10 year battle with heroin. She has been working steadily and her attitude about life and her future is brighter every day. I am taking her out to lunch in an hour :)

[billfoma]

After the tumultuous summer my family and I have had, me breaking up my band, my wife being forced out of her job, and the May 22nd tornado, things are looking good. My wife found a BETTER paying job quickly, and the home repairs are nearing completion. I still don't have a band, but I am getting a studio built at home, so I will be recording several projects this fall and winter. Life aint bad!

[dr.slide]

the store where i work is closing....just talked to the owner of another business who has made plans to hire me as soon as the operation here shuts down!! major anxiety relieved !

[TheRockDoc]

I like lamp

[GCDEF]

My younger daughter when she was 2. She just turned 17 and started her second year of college this week. They don't make kids much better than this one.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/gcdef/GM.jpg

My dog in her happy place.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/gcdef/251101_230538390293303_100000114316944_1093314_819 3365_n1.jpg

[neastguy]

my 97 old grandmother had surgery a couple days ago and is doing great!!!

[leray1]

A guitar of mine has been with my luthier since February. He called today to tell me it's ready. I'm going pick it up after work. He's also giving me a huge discount because he's had it so long. YAY!

[bjjp2]

Old videos of Morris Day and the Time make me smile.

[Dotneck]

I'm expecting an order from one of my bigger corporate clients later today. That means about three months of work from this company to fulfill a government contract...its been about 18 months since I've had an order from them so this is good news....

[guitardad]

My oldest son started high school today. He's been doing marching band for the last month or so, but today is classroom day #1. Good kid too.

[frickengruvin]

This is a great thread. I hope we can continue to post positiveness each day!!!

It's pleasing to see so many major and minor reasons that we are positive-happy about.

Fpr me, it's as simple as knowing that I am blessed with who surrounds me and the simple things that I can enjoy. :banana

[enocaster]

I'm 95% done with a massively rushed/hectic/stressful project at work.

[Graffiti Rover]

I am leaving work early to see my 2 puppies that I haven't seen much of since my divorce. Bailey n Bella. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.

Learned today that some buddies and I are on the guest list and will get backstage passes to Ace Frehley at BB Kings. My buddy's cousin is the bass player.

[FredW]

I'm on vacation with my family. My best friend from ny is coming in tonight. Going to my wife's best friends 40 birthday party back in LA tomorrow night at Jose Andres restaurant at the SLS, and back down here in Laguna Beach on Saturday. I have a lot to be thankful for, and with all of the positive things going on I sometimes get bogged down in the negative.

Thanks for the thread to make us count our blessings!

[Tony]

I have clothes on my back, food in my stomach, a warm place to sleep tonight, and a wonderful family. I'm triple-banana happy at this point.

:banana
:banana
:banana

[chrisr777]

I celebrated my 26th anniversary yesterday.

[Pikesoldier]

i'm starting a new job selling guitars on monday! :rockin

[jaycee]

I'm 95% done with a massively rushed/hectic/stressful project at work.

Me too! Just got a lot done today!!

[jaycee]

I celebrated my 26th anniversary yesterday.

Happy anniversary!

[brettk7]

Nooner= Dancing bananas at noon? :banana:banana



i'm starting a new job selling guitars on monday! :rockin
Good luck! Don't get burnt out... It is really easy to get burnt out working with your hobby and then trying to manage your hobby on top of things.

[FlackBase]

My hangnail is in remission

[Franklin]

Great thread. I just moved into a great new neighborhood that is literally like going back in time. We got a great deal on the house too.

I'm in a rural part of Litchfield County Connecticut, on a cul-de-sac. The subdivision has maybe 20 houses and at least 15 of them are filled with children @ my sons' ages (5 and 11yo). My 11 year old will be in a class with 13 children, my 5yo will be in a class with 12 children. Where we used to live there were no kids withing walking distance for them to play with.

The kids in the neighborhood go around in gangs from one house to another, and everyone seems to get along. This is one reason it is like going back in time. Another is there are many people who have chickens, horses, cows, barns, tractors, big gardens, etc.

There is a guy who lives right across the street who's band practices there, and was practicing last Tuesday until @ 11:30 pm w/o issues. There is a bass player and another guitarist there too.

The biggest reason it was like going back in time was there were 1/2 dozen kids hanging out in out in our yard and one of them introduced the three kids I did not know (a 10 yo introducing other kids?!?!) and one of them was the son of the guitar player from across the street. I asked if he played. He said "I play drums", another kid said "I play guitar, and I want to take lesson from Jake's dad. He rocks". Another child said to him, "I can show you how to play "Smoke on the Water", Alex showed me and I play really well. I'm getting a bass for Christmas"!

Smoke on the Water? Really? Is it on Guitar Hero or something!?!? LOL! It was a conversation you could have heard 30 years ago where I grew up.

[Bob Longo]

I'm back to work today after Hurricane Irene shut down the island for three days. Three days off and two nooners, Monday AND yesterday.
:beer

[Melo]

My memory is so bad that all I can remember are the good times!!!!:banana

[semi-hollowbody]

I have a beautiful, sweet, lovable 2 year old daughter who wants nothing more than to interact with me...right now her parents are the most important thing to her and even a small iota of encouragement, attention, love, or pride makes her smile like no adult could ever smile..pure joy and innocence...
If she could, she would tell you "my daddy hung the moon"...and I want her to feel that way as long as possible...:)

[Lo Blues]

Indoor plumbing, what an awesome creation!

[Structo]

Beautiful day in the low 90's.
I'm going to play my guitar at moderate levels and enjoy the miracle that music is.

[chrisr777]

Happy anniversary!


Thank you very much.

:beer

[fusion58]

Just got an e-mail from a friend I've known since 1973. He was writing to tell me he just got his 30 year-old Les Paul (which, in 30 years, has never had any setup or fret work done) back from a repair shop I recommended to him. The shop re-fretted the guitar, set it up, and took care of most of the cosmetic issues, i.e., dings, scratches, etc., for him.

Dude was just ecstatic about the way the guitar played and sounded (he's sort of a casual player and didn't really understand things like fret dresses, setups, etc.)

At any rate, it put a smile on my face. :aok

[amishtwister]

My girlfriend just booked our hotel room for a visit to NOLA on my birhtday.

Was interviewed about my band by a local blog, and it turned out pretty cool.

Got a check in the mail from Mamaw.

[jiml]

4 yo daughter survived a 6hr surgery last week, survived the week stay in the hospital, was cleared yesterday to start soccer and ballet!

[Glass Onion]

last Saturday a friend and I were eating awesome cajun food at the food court and there he was walking by us. I waited till he was outside on the veranda and politely asked if he would pose for a pic. It is now my screen saver on my i-phone. Great guy and the show later that night at the house of blues was great as well. Got to reconnect with my best friend from highschool and see a great show plus meet EJ. Big smiles all around.

[seth3]

My wife and I just celebrated our fifth anniversary and are about to close on our first house!

[Bluedawg]

Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay
My, oh my, what a wonderful day
Plenty of sunshine headin' my way
Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay

Mister Bluebird's on my shoulder
It's the truth, it's actual
Ev'rything is satisfactual
Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay
Wonderful feeling, wonderful day, yes sir!

Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay
My, oh my, what a wonderful day
Plenty of sunshine headin' my way
Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay

Mister Bluebird's on my shoulder
It's the truth, it's actual
Ev'rything is satisfactual
Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay
Wonderful feeling, feeling this way

Mister Bluebird's on my shoulder
It is the truth, it's actual... huh?
Where is that bluebird? Mm-hm!
Ev'rything is satisfactual
Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay
Wonderful feeling, wonderful day!



:banana:banana

[talpa]

playing Kashmir & Suite Judy Blue Eyes in proper tunings..

[mslugano]

I am visiting Texas again and my old buddy Keith and his wife Shirley remarked a couple days ago that they can't find good Parmigiano cheese. So, I called a neighbor at home in Switzerland and had some fresh Italian Parmigiano flown here for a party they are giving this weekend. Got it today and my friends are STOKED beyond words. That was fun.

[frank62]

My beautiful girlfriend is comming out to the house to cook me supper and then cuddle for a movie. Life is good today!

[Jetrow]

Just over two weeks and it's 29 years for me and the missus. She is more beautiful in my eyes now than ever.

[Peteyvee]

I am visiting Texas again and my old buddy Keith and his wife Shirley remarked a couple days ago that they can't find good Parmigiano cheese. So, I called a neighbor at home in Switzerland and had some fresh Italian Parmigiano flown here for a party they are giving this weekend. Got it today and my friends are STOKED beyond words. That was fun.

Hey lugano, old buddy, old pal, when are you coming to LA? ;) j/k

[StevenS]

My younger daughter when she was 2. She just turned 17 and started her second year of college this week. They don't make kids much better than this one.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y183/gcdef/GM.jpg




Now that is one cute little girl!

Man, look at those eyes!!

"Daddy, can I have an ice cream"?

"Why yes sweetheart, you can have whatever you want"...... chuckle.


Now for me...

I just got back from a wonderful swim in the lake with my two 10 year old boys.

Life is good!

[axavm]

I just finished a long skype session with an amazing girl I met in Kiev a week ago. I'm a happy boy.

[CharAznable]

I got my wisdom teeth taken out today. The general anesthesia provoked an incredible acid trip where I saw 2 mile high trees and giant red crystal pyramids.

[mcdes]

The sun is shining, it's crisp and beautiful, my timeline arrives in a few days, my kids crack me up all the time, my wife is hot, work is crazy and paying for my GAS........... what's not to be positive about???!!

[jackio]

Just posted a thread 'Am I dull' cos I was feeling a bit down. then I read this, and now I am not. Simple.

[GuitarToma]

Had a miserable day at work today. BUT! I get to go home to this: http://www.mykaguitars.com/instruments/144/default.htm

I feel extremely blessed.

[bk.]

lot of awesome posts in this thread!

i know religion is not allowed in here but....just started playing lead guitar for my Church's worship band, a dream i've had for many years now.

And i have a beautiful girlfriend and a loving family...can it get better?

[mslugano]

Hey lugano, old buddy, old pal, when are you coming to LA? ;) j/k

I lived in So Cal from '88 to '99 (Hermosa, Manhatten, Playa Del Rey, Belmont Shore, Naples Island) and used to ship in TX bar-b-q for parties back then. Ah, my single days in So Cal back then were pretty fine. PM me with an address and I suspect I could work something out for a Parmagiano shipment once I return to Switz in Sept.

[foxyRenard]

My adorable and amazing boyfriend came home with a surprise bouquet of flowers for me. I love that corny romantic sh*t. He's the best boyfriend on planet earth!

[Wagster]

Wow that looks awesome. How does it sound compared to a Lester?
Had a miserable day at work today. BUT! I get to go home to this: http://www.mykaguitars.com/instruments/144/default.htm

I feel extremely blessed.

[JRDill]

I've been madly in love with the best friend anyone could ever have for nearly six years, and I'm going to marry her in 6 months. I wake up every day happy at the thought of knowing her. I feel incredibly blessed!

[ac15er]

Just reading all these good posts makes me smile.:beer

[Strat-Mangler]

Best thread ever.
+1000!

It's Friday, which is awesome!

I'll be spending some time with my dog who's amazing and is everybody's friend, as well as my cute g/f.

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/248060_10150607856525858_705890857_18916353_768348 4_n.jpg


I'll also be practicing some Chopin on the piano, playing videogames (NHL 11 on the 360), and upgrading the computer.

Looking forward to a great evening and even better w-e! :D

[semi-hollowbody]

This was a great idea for a thread...its amazing that positivity and other peoples (people youve never met and dont really know) good fortune can make you feel better/optimistic about your own life...

[Strat-Mangler]

my 97 old grandmother had surgery a couple days ago and is doing great!!!
Wow! Surgery on a 97-year old *&* she's doing great?

Awesome! :)

[SlyStrat]

Got hired as an extra for "The Avengers" movie. Will wear a tux in a scene called "Museum Gala". Filming Monday evening from 6pm-6am.

My wife had surgery for cancer in June. She is now 100% cancer free.

[digiTED]

Got hired as an extra for "The Avengers" movie. Will wear a tux in a scene called "Museum Gala". Filming Monday evening from 6pm-6am.

My wife had surgery for cancer in June. She is now 100% cancer free.

Awesome and SUPERAWESOME! My wife is 3 years clean. Double mastectomy, major chemo, radiation. Told she was infertile from the treatments. Our child is due in 5 weeks!!!!!

[SlyStrat]

Awesome and SUPERAWESOME! My wife is 3 years clean. Double mastectomy, major chemo, radiation. Told she was infertile from the treatments. Our child is due in 5 weeks!!!!!

CONGRATS on that!!!

[digiTED]

CONGRATS on that!!!

Thx! Lovin this thread :banana

[Pietro]

Indoor plumbing, what an awesome creation!

:banana

[jhump]

I have the next three days off, my Jaguar is sounding so good !!!! And my gf bought me some Coltrane, Django on vinyl.

[Hunterdog]

Just got together with an old friend yesterday. After battling back from addictions, mental health issues, and just recently having had his cancerous prostate removed he figures he's in the best frame of reference since he was 10. I agree, and was very happy to see him so at peace.

Here is our youngest granddaughter waking up - her full throttle nature makes us smile. Maybe if we all woke up making elephant noises the world would be a little happier place...

:)

F60Q4EUtiJE

Absolutely priceless

[2leod]

Yeah, Zinnia is a real treat!

:)

[leray1]

The second of my two children turns two twomorrow.

[windmill]

My twenty-something daughter rang up last night in tears because our dog, now at her place, was in pain, whimpering and barely able to move.

She rang back after a visit to the vet, good as gold this morning !

Uncle's 80th birthday party today. Saw lots of family.

Beautiful sunny day

[Whogo]

I am completely satisfied with my eight guitars right now. And my fiancee and I are heading to the beach together for the weekend!

[2HBStrat]

I'm in what is fair to say the senior era of my musical career and it's probably the most creative and interesting time ever for me musically, and unexpectedly so....! Three bands, one mostly blues, one alternative/rock, and the other mostly originals that I'm having a big hand in writing......:beer

[Scafeets]

First gig with new band tonight. The place will be packed with friends.

[Shake]

http://waithear.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/unicornrainbow.jpg

[pbmw]

My Mother in Law who just turned 90 this summer is moving back in with us. She's an absolute HOOT and we are absolutely delighted to have her here.
I just ordered another JTM45 from Nik and I'm going to go look at a Tele this afternoon.
All is right with the world.

[shredtrash]

Hangin' with my wife when she gets home from work. Also, the Cowboys are on tonight so I get to see the starters in extended time. Not bad!