Greatest Physical Pleasure

[Tora Ziyal]

Getting into bed at night with fresh bed linens and a fresh nightgown when I'm physically exhausted (emotional exhaustion ruins the effect). And these days I'd specify lying flat on my back in said bed, especially when I've spent too much time sitting.

 

[sojourner]

Starting down the slope of a wave on a surfboard.

 

[Lonemagpie]

Running. Or any strenuous physical exercise, actually.

Oh definitely, but personally I'd qualify that as strenuous aerobic exercise after ten minutes (usually about ten minutes in my muscles stop protesting) and through the following 40 minutes (because the last ten minutes they start protesting again and I just want to stop).

All that's just the lead-up to the hot shower after. Seriously. It's (the shower) the equivalent of the Quickening after a swordfight in Highlander...

Another one, though, would be a nice cool breeze on a warm day (especially at the coast).

 

[Gary7]

• Getting a full body massage -- when done by an expert, it can be the most amazing feeling.
• Soaking in a hot tub.
• Swimming in crystal clear Caribbean waters.
• The endorphin high after a thorough workout.
• ...

Which one's greatest? Probably the full body massage. But they're all great to experience.

 

[Jan]

Turning the pillow over and finding a new cool spot.

Stretching.

Listening to the rain on the roof or window.

The flavor of a loaded baked potato.

A hug that lasts and lasts.

Jan

 

[cooleddie74]

-A really good, long sleep(which doesn't happen nearly as often as I'd like).

-Amusement park and fair rides.

-Listening and grooving to music that I love.

-A long, hot shower.

-Feeling my beagle asleep and breathing next to me.

-Going to the bathroom when I've really, REALLY needed to.

 

[sojourner]

A really good SNEEZE.

 

[Gryffindorian]

So no one has mentioned farting? Well, it can be a relief once in a while.

 

[Balrog]

A cold beer after doing yard work in the hot sun. There is nothing that tastes sweeter.

Oh, and you know that high you get after running for a while? Me neither.

 

[MANT!]

Feeling Dear Wife snuggle next to me, wrapping her arms and legs around me when I'm nearly asleep...

 

[SmoothieX]

Camping on a clear night after physically exhausting myself from a day of hiking, canoeing, etc.

 

[Hunter X]

Dusk on a sailboat, anchored somewhere in the islands off BC
Walking through a dense cedar forest
Getting home and crawling into my own bed after a longtime away
Burying my feet in sand
Head and back scratches
Finding the perfect place and position to read a really good book in

 

[sojourner]

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings

 

[Amaris]

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings

I sold all of these for a copy of Wings.

 

[cooleddie74]

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings

I sold all of these for a copy of Wings.

You got screwed, dude.

 

[Amaris]

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings

I sold all of these for a copy of Wings.

You got screwed, dude.

Pfft. Says you. I had it autographed. It says right here: "Best of Luck, signed, Pam McCarlney."


Fuck.

 

[Tom Hendricks]

When ever I can get a hug from my boys. I swear there is nothin greater then when your 3 and 1/2 year old son runs into your arms and squeezes you tight. I actually close my eyes and hope it last forever.

 

[Misfit Toy]

Coming home from work and being greeted by all three of my dogs, immediately followed by greetings from my son and my wife. It's an emotional lift, but it's also a very real physical feeling of relaxation and relief.

 

[thestrangequark]

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings

Oh Lord. Now I can't stop reading everyone's posts the the tune of that song!

 

[C.E. Evans]

Curling up on my living room sofa on a late fall/early winter night with a nice big mug of hot tea, and not having to go to work (or anywhere else I have to go to) tomorrow.