Simple pleasures

[DiBiddilyBop]

I'm sure we all have that thing (or things) that we absolutely love because they either make life easier, more enjoyable, or more exciting. It might be something big, or maybe something small, but it's there and you would miss it greatly if it weren't.

For me, it's my mouse. I purchased a logitech G7 way back in the day and it has been the greatest mouse I've ever owned. About a week ago it started to act up after years of faithful service, and has since died. I ordered another one off ebay because the G7 is no longer in production and no other mouse could take its place. With hot-swappable batteries, on-the-fly sensitivity adjustment, no lag (perfect for gaming), and the fact that it's cordless, I don't understand why they even make other mice. It's just a simple little thing, but it makes life a lot easier.

What's the one thing you couldn't do without? And please, let's limit it to inanimate objects since pets and family members are just too easy.

[Troggles]

On the mouse topic I have a Logitech Mx 518 and I don't know how I got along without it. It's a beautiful piece of hardware.

One thing I couldn't live without would be my glasses. I don't realize how awesome they are when they are on, but when I have to take them off for something (as I have done in the past for plays or swimming) I feel like a different person.

[civil]

And here I thought this was about Mags. Sheesh, talk about a cock tease.

[Bone]

The phone that Sl1pstre4m gave me. It's a WinMo smartphone (HTC Excalibur, also known as T-Mobile Dash), and I don't care what anyone thinks of that platform, it changed my habits overnight. I can surf the web and email, sure, but the biggest thing is the ability to sync my email, contacts, and calendar online or through ActiveSync. I've started using the calendar a lot (I am notoriously bad at keeping appointments) and knowing that my Gmail calendar matches my phone calendar matches my Outlook calendar is very reassuring.

[DangerousDaze]

The devices I use most throughout the day would be this (my laptop) and my HTC TyTN II phone. I guess I'd have to go with the phone because it keeps me in contact with family, friends, work and play 24x7. Until the battery runs out after about 6 hours. ;)

[Shadowstorm]

Logitech G5 ftw.

Also: sitting on the hammock out back reading. Beautiful outside today.

[pomeroy]

My iPod. I was hesitant to buy one because I was unsure if I would use it, but I find I use it all the time. In the car, in the shower (I have some speakers in the bathroom set up so I can shower with some tunes), on my Xbox [well...until today. Looks like the 360 has finally hit the dust. JUST IN TIME FOR FALL!]...I really would miss it.

Best $250 I ever spent.

[TheEpicOfTyler]

I began riding my bike into town and to school and stuff this summer/fall. Not only do I hardly ever have to get gas, but I'm losing weight and I get tons of time in the outdoors exercising/time to listen to podcasts/music and have met some cool friends doing so. Every time I go out on my bike I feel like a whole lot of stress is just lifted off of me too. I love it.

[Wackman3000]

I would have to go with the iPod as well. Without it I would be forced to listen to the fat ugly yentas I work with yentering about their worthless lives while shoveling food into their faces.

It's probably in use at last 8-10 hours in my Monday - Friday life. With the bonus of also having various movies and tv shows on it, it helps for those dull moments of the day, which tend to be from 7:30 - 4:30. :)

[violent]

Espresso and a cigarette.

[VerseD]

Deck chairs. Nothing better than sitting outside with a cold beer. That's something I'll miss all winter, when I'm sitting inside with a cold beer.

[civil]

Espresso and a cigarette.
Oh man. As good as a good fuck that is. Combine it with a good fuck and you've got heaven right here on this blue rock.

[PanicBomb!]

TiVo. I work from 5pm-2am on weeknights, right through when all of the prime time TV is on. Previous to getting a TiVo, I had to downtalk all of the garbage my peers watch on speculation and assumption alone. Now that I can record and actually watch the garbage for myself, I'm able to act like a pretentious, morally superior douche with confidence and first hand experience. Plus, I like the bloops and blips it makes.

Although...

It's got little "thumbs up, thumbs down" buttons that you can press to voice your approval/disapproval of whatever you're watching, and then the TiVo will use this to make "intelligent" suggestions of other things you may want to see. The other day I had Showtimes "Erotic Confessions" in my Tivo Suggestions list, prompting me to wonder just what the hell I'm giving the thumbs up to, and how the machine is evaluating that data. I was unaware that recording marathons of The Dog Whisperer meant I have a desperate, unvoiced longing for sofcore pornography. I am frightened, and yet, impressed by the accuracy of this sophisticated technology.

[DangerousDaze]

Tivo you say? Yeah, come to think of it my Sky+ HD box is right up there, come to think of it. Amazing convenience.

[Bad Buddha]

I'll go with the iPod. I've been a music lover since I was bucking the disco trend back in the 70's. I hate radio! I've got a huge LP collection and have re-activated some of my stereo equipment to rip my vinyl albums to MP3. The iPod makes it easy to listen to what I want to listen to... with no commercial interruptions!

My motorcycle! I've been riding motorcycles since I was 12 years old; I couldn't live without one! Nothing blows the cobwebs out or relieves stress more than hopping on the bike and taking a rip around town.

Cats!
Death thought about it. "CATS," he said eventually, "CATS ARE NICE." :D

[Radioguy9698]

at work there is this PR guy from one of our 2 local cable companies (Knology) and he personally set me up with HD-DVR, which totally rules!

i can record all my favorite shows and set it to record each week in the same time slot..(i'm sure TiVo does this too??) but the best part is it's totally free!

[crazyD]

Um.. do activities count, or is this physical possessions?

Cause, I would say smoking and masturbating (not at the same time).

[Bingley Joe]

Reading a good book.

Out loud. To my girlfriend.


Now.. I know you said to limit it to inanimate objects, but damn it, this is just too simple, and such a complete pleasure, that I refuse to abide by your draconian regulations!

Pick a great book, turn off all the electronic whizmos around the house, pour some nice wine, a G&T, or whatever floats your boat, cuddle up, and just spend some time reading to one another.. it's the best.

[Atepsflame]

Used to my Sansa MP3 player, that is until I stepped on it and broke the LCD screen. It really is wonderful to have your entire music library at your finger tips. Plus the FM radio on it lets me listen to NPR on my way to and from classes, keeping me at least modestly up on current world and national events. Life is much more quiet and lonely without it.

[rinichanraar]

Beer. Also cigarettes.

(God, I have some bad habits. :()

[iHap]

My Saitek Cyborg. It makes games so much easier to play with the 12 programmable keys, plus the 5 different back light colors.

[GunnyMo]

Sleeping pill downers at night and Coca Cola caffeine uppers in the morning.

Seriously.

[Church42]

Cold beer...and my HD TV and any hi-def channel

[Typical Michael]

iPod and Killians Irish Red.

[Scaryfaced]

Masterbation.
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[resikel]

My Mac Book Pro. Damn sexy. Damn. Sexy.

[Camel]

Beer and baseball in the summertime. Nothing better!

...except for beer and football in the fall!

[boratika]

When did an iPod start counting as a "simple pleasure".


Now, slowly spooning the foam from the top of a latte on a rainy morning, that's a simple pleasure.

[Scaryfaced]

Oh wait, I've got a real one. Swimming while it's raining. The sensation of floating in water with more water falling on your is very unique and quite enjoyable.
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[TheEvilNarwhale]

My record player. I just got a big box of stuff today that I ordered a while ago and have done little but lay on the floor and listen to them. Riding my bike is another pleasure. And when possible going out on my friends boat, sitting up front with a book and a pack of cigarettes. Nothing better than being out on the bay on a beautiful day and reading a book.

[Gwinny]

Crunchy fall leaves were my simple pleasure today! Those moments of feeling connected and aware of the expanse of nature and the seasons are simple pleasures, and I'd miss them greatly.

Also, coming home after class in the dead of winter and making a cup of tea.

Going to the library and opening a really old book.

And being able to play my DS for a little while right before falling asleep.

[violent]

Oh wait, I've got a real one. Swimming while it's raining. The sensation of floating in water with more water falling on your is very unique and quite enjoyable.

Good choice. Seconded.

Oh man. As good as a good fuck that is. Combine it with a good fuck and you've got heaven right here on this blue rock.

To be fair, there is very little that doesn't.

[Bingley Joe]

Oh wait, I've got a real one. Swimming while it's raining. The sensation of floating in water with more water falling on your is very unique and quite enjoyable.

YES!

That is pure magic. Good call.


EDIT: somewhat related -- sitting outside in a hot tub in the dead of winter. There's just something so great about feeling the ice cake up on your hair from the steam, and knowing it cannot possibly fuck with you.

[rinichanraar]

Oh wait, I've got a real one. Swimming while it's raining. The sensation of floating in water with more water falling on your is very unique and quite enjoyable.

Ooh, that's a good one.

I also like when it rains (lightly) when the sun is out. :)

[pomeroy]

Beer. Also cigarettes.

(God, I have some bad habits. :()

Bad, but fun.

[Troggles]

Masterbation.

Since when was that inanimate? You must be doing it wrong.

[rinichanraar]

Bad, but fun.

True. I'm glad someone's willing to back me up on this. :p

[pomeroy]

Since when was that inanimate? You must be doing it wrong.

Since when was it called "masterbation"?

True. I'm glad someone's willing to back me up on this. :p

All I'm saying is this: I'd usually prefer a smoking drinker to someone completely opposed to both. Because at least they would be more laid back (and thus more fun).

[diablopath]

A shower.

A hot, clean shower.

[Xerxes]

I like walking on the earth barefoot while it's raining. I've only did it a few times, but something feels right about bare foot on grass, or mud even. A looong shower is a good substitute.

Also when I'm feeling bummed, a frap will do but Marble Slab Oreo and Vanilla in a Peanut Cone. If it's made right, I'll smile.

[Lance Uppercut]

Music.

I honestly don't think I could live without it.

[boratika]

When a french person says "motherfucker"

[crazyD]

Also when I'm feeling bummed, a frap will do but Marble Slab Oreo and Vanilla in a Peanut Cone. If it's made right, I'll smile.

Man. Everytime I read your posts, I imagine them being said in the voice of Xerxes in the 300 movie. And that makes posts like this extra weird.

Also adding to my list: Pot and Monty Python (at the same time)

[Xerxes]

Man. Everytime I read your posts, I imagine them being said in the voice of Xerxes in the 300 movie. And that makes posts like this extra weird.

Also adding to my list: Pot and Monty Python (at the same time)

Great now I'M going to here my post like that.

All in a peanut cone Leonidas. Would you like that?
http://www.gregfelton.com/movies/2007_04_12_Xerxes.gif
:o

[Erratic]

I'm in the exact same boat as Bone, since we have identical phones. I could not live without my Excalibur, its just as important to me as it was to King Arthur

[Lekon]

Lesse... simple pleasures. Pandora.com is a huge one. A wondrous thing indeed.

Other simple joys... the look on a child's face as you let them out of the trunk.

[Arilin]

Simple pleasures?

Waking up in the house I own in the morning before going to work and being able to sit and enjoy my first cup of coffee while everyone else in the house is still asleep.

[aVaKus]

Running during a downpour. Such a liberating feeling.

[President Fred]

Running during a downpour. Such a liberating feeling.
I was going to say that so I guess I will have to say saunas combined with swimming in an ice floe, proper massages, and relaxing in a hot spring.
Edit: real answer is running shoes.

[Bad Buddha]

When did an iPod start counting as a "simple pleasure".
I don't think it's the particular music player, but the opportunity to have your music with you pretty much any time.

I like the shower concept. Showers help wash away a lot of the chronic aches and pains that I'm starting to accumulate.; and I like being clean.

Bamboo. We have a stand of bamboo outside our bedroom window. It rustles in the wind, it makes wonderful effects with the sound of falling rain and the shadows that play across our sheer curtains are living art.

[Bone]

I'm in the exact same boat as Bone, since we have identical phones. I could not live without my Excalibur, its just as important to me as it was to King ArthurI forgot to add my thanks (besides Slippy giving me the phone) to Erratic (Gambit) for helping me upgrade to WinMo 6.1 and generally make my phone productive. Personal tech support FTW!

[Khrymsyn]

Lemonade (or an alcoholic beverage), a book, and a easy to recline in chair, outside in 68-82 degree temperature.

[Cyndair]

Walking along the beach at the waterline barefoot at dusk with a warm breeze blowing and the sounds of music and partying faint in the distance.

Why oh why do I live in Ohio?

[GunnyMo]

Why oh why do I live in Ohio?

Because this hideous, backwards state is like a horrible black hole. Once you're sucked in, it's impossible to get out. :D

[Commissar Rob]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/50/Agentdalecooper.jpg/250px-Agentdalecooper.jpg

"Every day, once a day, give yourself a present. Don't plan it, don't wait for it, just let it happen. Could be a new shirt at the men's store, a catnap in your office chair, or two cups of good, hot, black coffee."

Yeah, I think that covers it for me. Maybe switch a new shirt for a new game though... ;)

[Xerxes]

I forgot to add my thanks (besides Slippy giving me the phone) to Erratic (Gambit) for helping me upgrade to WinMo 6.1 and generally make my phone productive. Personal tech support FTW!

Hmmm, now maybe he can help me upgrade my Wing. :rolleyes:

[MrBeowulfe]

Coffee, a cigar, and no human being within a mile of me. It's rare that I get to enjoy all 3 at the same time, but when I do...pure heaven.

[cppcrusader]

A bed. Sleeping on the floor for a year makes you realize how much you take that for granted.

[Sl1pstream]

Coffee and a cigarette (at the same time, it's just not the same when they're not together).

My Zune. I've spent too much time on my way to and from work. I don't know how I would've done that without my music collection with me.

[Scaryfaced]

Going to the library and opening a really old book.


I love old book smell. When i come across an old book in the library, i'll spend the first few minutes flipping through the pages and smelling it. I've got to look like a complete freak to other library goers, but it's better than new car smell.

I've got another one. The smell of wet asphalt. Walking down the street after a light rain gives off a wonderful oder that reminds me of my childhood.
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[Voodoo]

BBQ Sauce

Were you expecting anything else?

[Bingley Joe]

The feeling of first lying down in clean, fresh sheets.

[Xerxes]

BBQ Sauce

Were you expecting anything else?

More syrup.

[Voodoo]

More syrup.

U damn right.

[Xerxes]

U damn right.

Voodoo, are you thinking what I'm thinking?

We should make a erotic sauce that consist of BBQ Sauce AND Syrup. We could market it as the sauce that goes well on pancakes, meat, and women. :eek:

[Voodoo]

Voodoo, are you thinking what I'm thinking?

We should make a erotic sauce that consist of BBQ Sauce AND Syrup. We could market it as the sauce that goes well on pancakes, meat, and women. :eek:

Sounds like a great idea (http://www.jonco48.com/blog/sexy_2Dbbq.jpg) to me!

[Johan]

Cigars. Particularly Cuban cigars. Boy, am I glad I have friends from the Dominican Republic! :)

Lying in front of a fire on a cold, wintry morning...with nothing to do.

Tossing back an ice cold beer on a hot day.

A bowl of cereal before bed. Life, Lucky Charms, or the like...

[LordDon]

Fall in general but specifically gutting, carving, and lighting a pumpkin and the amazing smell that comes off it.

[MagGnome]

I would have to go with the iPod as well. Without it I would be forced to listen to the fat ugly yentas I work with yentering about their worthless lives while shoveling food into their faces.

It's probably in use at last 8-10 hours in my Monday - Friday life. With the bonus of also having various movies and tv shows on it, it helps for those dull moments of the day, which tend to be from 7:30 - 4:30. :)

I have to second this, as the exact same situation applies to me. My iPod can't do video though. :(

Without it I would actually have to listen to my coworkers, and that would be tragic indeed.

[Generation ABXY]

Breasts. No, really. Just seeing them seems to ease my burdens and sends me back to younger, more carefree days.

If you're a woman, I thank you.

Also, on a related note, I love the feeling of fingers running through my hair. It's as good as a massage, for me.

But, again, those are simple pleasures. I'd find it hard to live without the convenience of the Internets, for example, but I'd hardly consider it “simple.”

[rvieira]

Two simple things always put a smile on my face and make me feel good:
1) Credit card + hooker
2) puppies and kitties

[TheEvilNarwhale]

I have to add colored vinyl to my favorite things. There is something spectacular about opening a new record and it being a random color. I particularly love the swirled colors because you know there isn't another one that looks exactly like it.

[Generation ABXY]

Two simple things always put a smile on my face and make me feel good:
1) Credit card + hooker
2) puppies and kitties

Hopefully for two, very different reasons. ;)

[Ghostbear]

Hmmm...A nice, big stack of comic books and a pepsi.

[Everyone vs Dinosaurs]

Bike riding in good weather, for me.

[Disgustipated]

Holding a girl's soft, small hands.

And then keeping them in your freezer for several weeks.

[Lithium Flower]

Ooh, so many of mine have already been cited. Old books, Fingers through my hair, hot showers but the scent of pine trees and that of wet earth after a rain and the smell of old teak. Just amazing. I feel like a whole new person afterwards.

[boratika]

Ooh, so many of mine have already been cited. Old books, Fingers through my hair, hot showers but the scent of pine trees and that of wet earth after a rain and the smell of old teak. Just amazing. I feel like a whole new person afterwards.

I have a sneaking suspicion that I know another of your simple pleasures ;)

[Nerdious]

Ahh, simple pleasures I have a couple of pretty good ones.

My music, specifically when I've got a song stuck in my head, I turn on my XM radio, or Zune w/ shuffle and BAM! there it is...... Nothing like it.....

That and Grilling. Something about putting food on a grill makes it relaxing, not just a meal but a tradition.... Ahhhh.....

Great guys now I'm all euphoric.

[crazyD]

Last night at a bar, I lent my lighter to some hot young lady, and when she returned it, she did so holding it out in her palm. I took it, and she did this nice little maneuver where she flipped her hand around, and rubbed the top of mine gently. I didn't have the balls to close the deal, but that was definitely a simple pleasure that I will remember for some time.