Every day when I go to pick up the boy from school, I park on the west side of the road. The east side of the road is a no parking area from 7:30am-4:00pm. Yet for some reason, there are always pickup trucks parked on the east side of the road. Right under the no parking sign. I have been sitting there many days while the cop in town drives right by there and doesn't do anything about those trucks illegally parked.
Today, there were some cars parked all wonky where I usually park and, of course, a pickup parked under the no parking sign.
I pulled to the end of the block and waited until the buses went by. Then I pulled around and was going to wait by the no parking sign for the boy to walk over. The truck that was parked there pulled around the corner and parked.
I wasn't there two seconds and a van pulled up behind me, parked and the driver got out with a small child and walked toward the school.
She wasn't across the street when the cop pulled up next to me and rolled his window down. I rolled mine down and he said, "There's no parking on this side of the street until four o'clock."
If you know me well, you know that homey don't play that game. I was thisclose to giving him what-for. It hurt, but I held my tongue. I said, "All right." and he drove off.
I think the next time he drives by the illegally parked trucks while I'm sitting there, I'm going to hop out of the car and suggest he ticket them.
Aaargh! Hulk Smash!
Monday, February 02, 2009
Input needed.
We have a predicament.
We have an event for each of the boys scheduled on the same day.
The Oldest has his ROTC's Military Ball and he has invited The Commander and me. His girlfriend will be flying up to join us as well.
The Boy has his Cub Scout's Blue and Gold Banquet that day too.
??????
We have an event for each of the boys scheduled on the same day.
The Oldest has his ROTC's Military Ball and he has invited The Commander and me. His girlfriend will be flying up to join us as well.
The Boy has his Cub Scout's Blue and Gold Banquet that day too.
??????
Sunday, February 01, 2009
Did it. Done it. Dood it.
Things you’ve already done: bold
Things you want to do: italicize
Things you haven’t done and don’t want to - leave in plain font
1. Started your own blog. (Hi! You're reading it.)
2. Slept under the stars. (Until the storm blew in.)
3. Played in a band.
4. Visited Hawaii.
5. Watched a meteor shower.
6. Given more than you can afford to charity.
7. Been to Disneyland. (We used to go every summer. My Granny and Papa lived two hours from there.)
8. Climbed a mountain. (Rode a gondola to the top of the Swiss Alps once.)
9. Held a praying mantis.
10. Sang a solo.
11. Bungee jumped.
12. Visited Paris.
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea.
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch. (I did take two years of glass blowing classes. I can't blow glass, but I can make a mean paperweight.)
15. Adopted a child.
16. Had food poisoning. (The Commander has had it. I don't want it.)
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty.
18. Grown your own vegetables.
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France. (When I was there, we were on a tour and didn't have the time to go to the Louvre.)
20. Slept on an overnight train. (If I had a sleeper. Don't want to do it sitting upright.)
21. Had a pillow fight.
22. Hitch hiked.
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill.(Prefer to call them Mental Health Days.)
24. Built a snow fort.
25. Held a lamb. (Held a baby bear once.)
26. Gone skinny dipping. (More of a chunky dunk.)
27. Run a marathon. (HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!)
28. Ridden a gondola in Venice.
29. Seen a total eclipse.
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset. (Prefer sunset.)
31. Hit a home run.
32. Been on a cruise.
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person.
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors.
35. Seen an Amish community.
36. Taught yourself a language.
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied.
38. Seen the leaning tower of Pisa in person.
39. Gone rock climbing.
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David in person.
41. Sung karaoke.
42. Seen Old Faithful (geyser) erupt.
43. Bought a stranger a meal in a restaurant.
44. Visited Africa.
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight.
46. Been transported in an ambulance.
47. Had your portrait painted. (If caricatures count.)
48. Gone deep sea fishing.
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person.
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel tower in Paris. (My friend carved her initials in the paint.)
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling.
52. Kissed in the rain.
53. Played in the mud.
54. Gone to a drive-in theater.
55. Been in a movie. (Nothing you've seen. Straight to DVD.)
56. Visited the Great Wall of China.
57. Started a business.
58. Taken a martial arts class.
59. Visited Russia.
60. Served at a soup kitchen.
61. Sold Girl Scout cookies. (I've eaten my share as well.)
62. Gone whale watching.
63. Gotten flowers for no reason.
64. Donated blood.
65. Gone sky diving.
66. Visited a Nazi concentration camp.
67. Bounced a check. (NOT ON PURPOSE!)
68. Flown in a helicopter. (Flew over the woods/forest in SE Oklahoma. Loved it and would do it again in a heartbeat.)
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy. (Herkimer the stuffed bear is sitting on my nightstand.)
70. Visited the Lincoln memorial.
71. Eaten caviar.
72. Pieced a quilt.
73. Stood in Times Square.
74. Toured the Everglades.
75. Been fired from a job.
76. Seen the changing of the guard in London.
77. Broken a bone.
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle.
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person.
80. Published a book.
81. Visited the Vatican.
82. Bought a brand new car.
83. Walked in Jerusalem.
84. Had your picture in the newspaper. (I live in a small town. I'm in there every few weeks.)
85. Read the entire bible.
86. Visited the White House.
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating.
88. Had chickenpox. (And its close relative, Shingles.)
89. Saved someone’s life. (I did keep two small children from cracking their skulls open. One fell backward off of a hospital bed and one fell backward off of some bleachers.)
90. Sat on a jury.
91. Met someone famous. (I hung out in Las Vegas with Gordon Jump.)
92. Joined a book club. (Just read "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.)
93. Lost a loved one.
94. Had a baby.
95. Seen the Alamo in person. (Photographic evidence).
96. Taken a road trip.
97. Been involved in a law suit.
98. Owned a cell phone.
99. Been stung by a bee.
100. Met the love of your life.
Things you want to do: italicize
Things you haven’t done and don’t want to - leave in plain font
1. Started your own blog. (Hi! You're reading it.)
2. Slept under the stars. (Until the storm blew in.)
3. Played in a band.
4. Visited Hawaii.
5. Watched a meteor shower.
6. Given more than you can afford to charity.
7. Been to Disneyland. (We used to go every summer. My Granny and Papa lived two hours from there.)
8. Climbed a mountain. (Rode a gondola to the top of the Swiss Alps once.)
9. Held a praying mantis.
10. Sang a solo.
11. Bungee jumped.
12. Visited Paris.
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea.
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch. (I did take two years of glass blowing classes. I can't blow glass, but I can make a mean paperweight.)
15. Adopted a child.
16. Had food poisoning. (The Commander has had it. I don't want it.)
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty.
18. Grown your own vegetables.
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France. (When I was there, we were on a tour and didn't have the time to go to the Louvre.)
20. Slept on an overnight train. (If I had a sleeper. Don't want to do it sitting upright.)
21. Had a pillow fight.
22. Hitch hiked.
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill.(Prefer to call them Mental Health Days.)
24. Built a snow fort.
25. Held a lamb. (Held a baby bear once.)
26. Gone skinny dipping. (More of a chunky dunk.)
27. Run a marathon. (HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!)
28. Ridden a gondola in Venice.
29. Seen a total eclipse.
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset. (Prefer sunset.)
31. Hit a home run.
32. Been on a cruise.
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person.
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors.
35. Seen an Amish community.
36. Taught yourself a language.
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied.
38. Seen the leaning tower of Pisa in person.
39. Gone rock climbing.
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David in person.
41. Sung karaoke.
42. Seen Old Faithful (geyser) erupt.
43. Bought a stranger a meal in a restaurant.
44. Visited Africa.
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight.
46. Been transported in an ambulance.
47. Had your portrait painted. (If caricatures count.)
48. Gone deep sea fishing.
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person.
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel tower in Paris. (My friend carved her initials in the paint.)
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling.
52. Kissed in the rain.
53. Played in the mud.
54. Gone to a drive-in theater.
55. Been in a movie. (Nothing you've seen. Straight to DVD.)
56. Visited the Great Wall of China.
57. Started a business.
58. Taken a martial arts class.
59. Visited Russia.
60. Served at a soup kitchen.
61. Sold Girl Scout cookies. (I've eaten my share as well.)
62. Gone whale watching.
63. Gotten flowers for no reason.
64. Donated blood.
65. Gone sky diving.
66. Visited a Nazi concentration camp.
67. Bounced a check. (NOT ON PURPOSE!)
68. Flown in a helicopter. (Flew over the woods/forest in SE Oklahoma. Loved it and would do it again in a heartbeat.)
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy. (Herkimer the stuffed bear is sitting on my nightstand.)
70. Visited the Lincoln memorial.
71. Eaten caviar.
72. Pieced a quilt.
73. Stood in Times Square.
74. Toured the Everglades.
75. Been fired from a job.
76. Seen the changing of the guard in London.
77. Broken a bone.
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle.
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person.
80. Published a book.
81. Visited the Vatican.
82. Bought a brand new car.
83. Walked in Jerusalem.
84. Had your picture in the newspaper. (I live in a small town. I'm in there every few weeks.)
85. Read the entire bible.
86. Visited the White House.
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating.
88. Had chickenpox. (And its close relative, Shingles.)
89. Saved someone’s life. (I did keep two small children from cracking their skulls open. One fell backward off of a hospital bed and one fell backward off of some bleachers.)
90. Sat on a jury.
91. Met someone famous. (I hung out in Las Vegas with Gordon Jump.)
92. Joined a book club. (Just read "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee.)
93. Lost a loved one.
94. Had a baby.
95. Seen the Alamo in person. (Photographic evidence).
96. Taken a road trip.
97. Been involved in a law suit.
98. Owned a cell phone.
99. Been stung by a bee.
100. Met the love of your life.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Remember the 10
Every morning when I went into work, I would come around the corner of the ETS building on campus and there would be Kendall and James having their morning cigarette break (Kool Soopah Longs).
On January 28, 2001, I didn't want to come around that corner.
On January 27, 2001, 10 members of the Oklahoma State University family died in a plane crash in Colorado.
Kendall was on that plane.
He was my first real boss at my first real job.
He wore pocket tees with holes in them.
He had a ball cap with "FOG" on it. (Foghat. Get it?)
I got some of my favorite quotes from him. I can still picture his drunk, squinty-eyed face as he gestured with his Kool, "Take a picture of ME!" and "Chicken make lousy house-pet."
At his funeral, our friend EB came up to me and said, "That crazy Kendall." He was right. Crazy Kendall. I miss you.
__________
We won't be in Stillwater this year for the run, but here are a couple of photos from last year.
On January 28, 2001, I didn't want to come around that corner.
On January 27, 2001, 10 members of the Oklahoma State University family died in a plane crash in Colorado.
Kendall was on that plane.
He was my first real boss at my first real job.
He wore pocket tees with holes in them.
He had a ball cap with "FOG" on it. (Foghat. Get it?)
I got some of my favorite quotes from him. I can still picture his drunk, squinty-eyed face as he gestured with his Kool, "Take a picture of ME!" and "Chicken make lousy house-pet."
At his funeral, our friend EB came up to me and said, "That crazy Kendall." He was right. Crazy Kendall. I miss you.
__________
We won't be in Stillwater this year for the run, but here are a couple of photos from last year.
Friday, January 23, 2009
I'm a loner.
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Thursday, January 22, 2009
I love milk.
I really do. I would rather drink it than any other beverage.
Lately, I have been wondering if I would be able to drink a gallon of milk in an hour. I have heard about people challenging others to do it. I thought that if I decided to do it, I could have people sponsor me and then give the money to the American Heart Association.
Then I looked online.
Maybe I don't want to drink a gallon of milk in an hour. I still think I could, but I don't want the after effects.
I also don't want to take the Cinnamon Challenge.
Lately, I have been wondering if I would be able to drink a gallon of milk in an hour. I have heard about people challenging others to do it. I thought that if I decided to do it, I could have people sponsor me and then give the money to the American Heart Association.
Then I looked online.
Maybe I don't want to drink a gallon of milk in an hour. I still think I could, but I don't want the after effects.
I also don't want to take the Cinnamon Challenge.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
We're like this {crosses fingers}
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Tuesday, January 20, 2009
I like to share.
One of the blogs I read is The Crafty Crow. They have links to awesome kids' crafts from all around the web.
(I know Miss Banana's Mom will like this site.)
They are currently having a giveaway that looks really cool. So head on over there and check it out.
(I know Miss Banana's Mom will like this site.)
They are currently having a giveaway that looks really cool. So head on over there and check it out.
Friday, January 16, 2009
It's alpaca.
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Tuesday, January 13, 2009
My head hurts.
I spent about three hours with the computer guy trying to get The Commander's POS computer to connect to the damn internet already! Wired or wireless. Either way. I don't care which. No luck. The Network and Sharing Center says it is connected to the internet, but IE keeps giving me the HTTP 400 Bad Request error. It claims it cannot find the webpage. Any webpage evidently. I don't know what to do. Neither did the computer guy.
Of course My iBook is rocking our new wireless signal. Now all I need is a Chumby. I'll take the amethyst one. Thanks.
So to sooth my aching head, I took Cursing Mama's lead and did this quiz.
Audreys are receptive, good-natured, and supportive. They seek union with others and the world around them.
What I Like About Being an Audrey
What's Hard About Being an Audrey
Audreys as Children Often
Audreys as Parents
Of course My iBook is rocking our new wireless signal. Now all I need is a Chumby. I'll take the amethyst one. Thanks.
So to sooth my aching head, I took Cursing Mama's lead and did this quiz.
Your result for Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz...
You Are an Audrey!
You are an Audrey -- "I am at peace"
Audreys are receptive, good-natured, and supportive. They seek union with others and the world around them.
How to Get Along with Me
- * If you want me to do something, how you ask is important. I especially don't like expectations or pressure
- * I like to listen and to be of service, but don't take advantage of this
- * Listen until I finish speaking, even though I meander a bit
- * Give me time to finish things and make decisions. It's OK to nudge me gently and nonjudgmentally
- * Ask me questions to help me get clear
- * Tell me when you like how I look. I'm not averse to flattery
- * Hug me, show physical affection. It opens me up to my feelings
- * I like a good discussion but not a confrontation
- * Let me know you like what I've done or said
- * Laugh with me and share in my enjoyment of life
What I Like About Being an Audrey
- * being nonjudgmental and accepting
- * caring for and being concerned about others
- * being able to relax and have a good time
- * knowing that most people enjoy my company; I'm easy to be around
- * my ability to see many different sides of an issue and to be a good mediator and facilitator
- * my heightened awareness of sensations, aesthetics, and the here and now
- * being able to go with the flow and feel one with the universe
What's Hard About Being an Audrey
- * being judged and misunderstood for being placid and/or indecisive
- * being critical of myself for lacking initiative and discipline
- * being too sensitive to criticism; taking every raised eyebrow and twitch of the mouth personally
- * being confused about what I really want
- * caring too much about what others will think of me
- * not being listened to or taken seriously
Audreys as Children Often
- * feel ignored and that their wants, opinions, and feelings are unimportant
- * tune out a lot, especially when others argue
- * are "good" children: deny anger or keep it to themselves
Audreys as Parents
- * are supportive, kind, and warm
- * are sometimes overly permissive or nondirective
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Monday, January 12, 2009
Now what?
So far today I have:
• Fed all of the mammals in the house breakfast
• Refilled the automatic fish feeder (for the dragonfish*)
• Did dishes
• Did four loads of laundry
• Shoveled the front stoop
• Shoveled a path across the deck for the dogs
• Got the mail
• Got a handmade greeting card from Deanna
• Got a book from Lynette
• Made some homemade greeting cards
• Played Wii Baseball
• Printed off some questions for my bookclub tonight
• Made lemonade for my bookclub
• Showered!
• Fixed lunch for the humans
• Uploaded some photos off of the camera to iPhoto
• Posted on my blog
• Answered some emails
• Forgot it was Monday and missed all but 10 minutes of The Price is Right
• Read a little bit of "The Lost Recipe for Happiness" by Barbara O'Neal
• Read a little bit of "Pontoon" by Garrison Keillor
• Read some blogs
I'm tired. And sweaty.
* Drago the dragonfish. Ick and then eeeewww.
• Fed all of the mammals in the house breakfast
• Refilled the automatic fish feeder (for the dragonfish*)
• Did dishes
• Did four loads of laundry
• Shoveled the front stoop
• Shoveled a path across the deck for the dogs
• Got the mail
• Got a handmade greeting card from Deanna
• Got a book from Lynette
• Made some homemade greeting cards
• Played Wii Baseball
• Printed off some questions for my bookclub tonight
• Made lemonade for my bookclub
• Showered!
• Fixed lunch for the humans
• Uploaded some photos off of the camera to iPhoto
• Posted on my blog
• Answered some emails
• Forgot it was Monday and missed all but 10 minutes of The Price is Right
• Read a little bit of "The Lost Recipe for Happiness" by Barbara O'Neal
• Read a little bit of "Pontoon" by Garrison Keillor
• Read some blogs
I'm tired. And sweaty.
* Drago the dragonfish. Ick and then eeeewww.
She worries about me.
Cursing Mama expressed her concerns.
Iowa Open Container Law
321.284A Open containers in motor vehicles--passengers
1. A passenger in a motor vehicle upon a public street or highway shall not possess in the passenger area of the motor vehicle an open or unsealed bottle, can, jar, or other receptacle containing an alcoholic beverage. "Passenger area" means the area of a motor vehicle designed to seat the driver and passengers while the motor vehicle is in operation and any area that is readily accessible to the driver or a passenger while in their seating positions, including the glove compartment. An open or unsealed receptacle containing an alcoholic beverage may be transported in the trunk of the motor vehicle. An unsealed receptacle containing an alcoholic beverage may be transported behind the last upright seat of the motor vehicle if the motor vehicle does not have a trunk.
2. This section does not apply to a passenger being transported in a motor vehicle designed, maintained, or used primarily for the transportation of persons for compensation, or a passenger being transported in the living quarters of a motor home, mobile home, travel trailer, or fifth-wheel travel trailer.
So, here's mud in your eye.
Iowa Open Container Law
321.284A Open containers in motor vehicles--passengers
1. A passenger in a motor vehicle upon a public street or highway shall not possess in the passenger area of the motor vehicle an open or unsealed bottle, can, jar, or other receptacle containing an alcoholic beverage. "Passenger area" means the area of a motor vehicle designed to seat the driver and passengers while the motor vehicle is in operation and any area that is readily accessible to the driver or a passenger while in their seating positions, including the glove compartment. An open or unsealed receptacle containing an alcoholic beverage may be transported in the trunk of the motor vehicle. An unsealed receptacle containing an alcoholic beverage may be transported behind the last upright seat of the motor vehicle if the motor vehicle does not have a trunk.
2. This section does not apply to a passenger being transported in a motor vehicle designed, maintained, or used primarily for the transportation of persons for compensation, or a passenger being transported in the living quarters of a motor home, mobile home, travel trailer, or fifth-wheel travel trailer.
So, here's mud in your eye.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Our new debt.
Let me show you it.
(This is not the exactRV motorhome coach we purchased. By the time we paid for it, ate lunch and drove an hour back home, they had taken everything down off of the web. And since we don't take possession of it until the middle of February and I didn't take any photos of it at the dealership (because it was online!), I pilfered these from some other RV dealer. This is the same year, make and model.)
__________
The previous owners were from Oklahoma at some point and had (for whatever reason) the Trail of Tears "End of the Trail" image painted on either side. Like this, but more gaudy. The Commander says it has to go. I think it stands out.
__________
Since the model is a Brave, I am going to call it Chipper Jones. The Commander isn't gonna call it anything. Party pooper.
__________
So if you need me this summer, I'll be at the lake. Come visit. I'll fold the table into a bed for you.
(This is not the exact
__________
The previous owners were from Oklahoma at some point and had (for whatever reason) the Trail of Tears "End of the Trail" image painted on either side. Like this, but more gaudy. The Commander says it has to go. I think it stands out.
__________
Since the model is a Brave, I am going to call it Chipper Jones. The Commander isn't gonna call it anything. Party pooper.
__________
So if you need me this summer, I'll be at the lake. Come visit. I'll fold the table into a bed for you.
I tilted. I shifted.
Yawn. The River Walk in San Antonio.
In MINIATURE!
Try it with your photos at Tilt Shift and let me see them!
In MINIATURE!
Try it with your photos at Tilt Shift and let me see them!
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Insert witty title here
I'm back from Oklahoma! Yea!
I'm back from 60 degree Oklahoma to Iowa where everything is covered in ice. Boo!
I will give Iowa people this - they know how to make a mean Hot Cider.
Unlike the ciders I have had in Oklahoma where you heat up some apple cider, put a cinnamon stick in the cup and call it good, the people up here are creative.
I have had hot cider with ginger ale and hot cider with, get this, orange juice. Yummies.
______________
We paid off our mortgage. We are debt free for now. The Commander is eyeballing an RV. One of those big suckers.
I'll keep you posted.
I'm back from 60 degree Oklahoma to Iowa where everything is covered in ice. Boo!
I will give Iowa people this - they know how to make a mean Hot Cider.
Unlike the ciders I have had in Oklahoma where you heat up some apple cider, put a cinnamon stick in the cup and call it good, the people up here are creative.
I have had hot cider with ginger ale and hot cider with, get this, orange juice. Yummies.
______________
We paid off our mortgage. We are debt free for now. The Commander is eyeballing an RV. One of those big suckers.
I'll keep you posted.
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
He's gonna kill me for telling you this.
Shorty came home from university yesterday for winter break. (Yea!) I knew he had been stressed with his finals (He had an online Trigonometry class that was eating his lunch.), but I didn't realize how that stress, on top of him being a male, would affect him.
Remember those SEVENTEEN rolls of wrapping paper? Those play an important part in this story.
He went into his bedroom and started wrapping Christmas presents he had brought home. After he had everything wrapped and was relaxing on the couch, I walked by the tree and saw a couple of packages had been wrapped in some paper I had purchased years ago for The Boy to wrap his presents to Daddy. How do I know this? Simple. The paper has stick figures on it and childlike writing that says "I Love My Daddy".
I chuckled that he would pick that paper to wrap the presents to his dad in that paper. Closer inspection showed that the presents weren't to his dad. They were for his aunts. Of course, I had to point out his mistake.
He had no idea that the paper was "Daddy" paper. "There are seventeen rolls of paper in there! Why did you pick that one?" "It was blue! I like blue!" I asked if he was going to re-wrap the presents. He said had wrapped the once, he's not doing it again. :)
To make me smile even bigger, he also had wrapped a present for his mom in the same paper!
Remember those SEVENTEEN rolls of wrapping paper? Those play an important part in this story.
He went into his bedroom and started wrapping Christmas presents he had brought home. After he had everything wrapped and was relaxing on the couch, I walked by the tree and saw a couple of packages had been wrapped in some paper I had purchased years ago for The Boy to wrap his presents to Daddy. How do I know this? Simple. The paper has stick figures on it and childlike writing that says "I Love My Daddy".
I chuckled that he would pick that paper to wrap the presents to his dad in that paper. Closer inspection showed that the presents weren't to his dad. They were for his aunts. Of course, I had to point out his mistake.
He had no idea that the paper was "Daddy" paper. "There are seventeen rolls of paper in there! Why did you pick that one?" "It was blue! I like blue!" I asked if he was going to re-wrap the presents. He said had wrapped the once, he's not doing it again. :)
To make me smile even bigger, he also had wrapped a present for his mom in the same paper!
Thursday, December 18, 2008
I had to go count.
I have 17 rolls of wrapping paper, y'all. SEVENTEEN.
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Wednesday, December 17, 2008
That's a spicy meat-a-ball!
I am so looking forward to making these!
Heinz and Ocean Spray has teamed up to help make entertaining just a little bit easier.
The recipe?
Ingredients
* 1 16-ounce can Ocean Spray® Jellied Cranberry Sauce
* 1 12-ounce bottle Heinz® Chili Sauce
* 1 2-pound bag frozen, pre-cooked, cocktail-size meatballs
Directions
Combine sauces in a large saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring until smooth. Add meatballs. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally.
Makes 30 appetizer servings.
Slow cooker Preparation: Place meatballs in a slow cooker. Combine sauces and pour over meatballs. Cover and cook 4 hours on HIGH.
Doesn't this sound crazy delicious? Mom Central sent me the cranberry sauce and the chili sauce so all I need is the meatballs. I think I will make them for a Christmas dinner appetizer.
Head over to Ultimate Party Meatballs for more goodies, including recipes, entertaining tips and a sweepstakes!
If you try them before I get a chance to, let me know how they are!
Heinz and Ocean Spray has teamed up to help make entertaining just a little bit easier.
The recipe?
Ingredients
* 1 16-ounce can Ocean Spray® Jellied Cranberry Sauce
* 1 12-ounce bottle Heinz® Chili Sauce
* 1 2-pound bag frozen, pre-cooked, cocktail-size meatballs
Directions
Combine sauces in a large saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring until smooth. Add meatballs. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until meatballs are heated through, stirring occasionally.
Makes 30 appetizer servings.
Slow cooker Preparation: Place meatballs in a slow cooker. Combine sauces and pour over meatballs. Cover and cook 4 hours on HIGH.
Doesn't this sound crazy delicious? Mom Central sent me the cranberry sauce and the chili sauce so all I need is the meatballs. I think I will make them for a Christmas dinner appetizer.
Head over to Ultimate Party Meatballs for more goodies, including recipes, entertaining tips and a sweepstakes!
If you try them before I get a chance to, let me know how they are!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Fine. I'll do it.
Everyone else did it eons ago. I'm slow.
One Word Meme
Where is your cell phone? Charger
Where is your significant other? Recliner
Your hair color? Greying
Your mother? Roaming
Your father? Home
Your favorite thing? Sleep
Your dream last night? Forgotten
Your goal? Happiness
The room you’re in? Christmas-y
Your hobby? Reading
Your fear? Vampires (Shut up.)
Where do you want to be in six years? Slimmer
Where were you last night? Bookclub
What you’re not? Bigot
One of your wish-list items? Hard-drive
Where you grew up? Country
The last thing you did? Visited
What are you wearing? Jeans
Your TV? Plasma
Your pet? Dead
Your computer? White
Your mood? Content
Missing someone? Vinny
Your car? Pacifica*
Something you’re not wearing? Watch
Favorite store? C.J.Banks
Your summer? Travel
Love someone? Family
Your favorite color? Purple
When is the last time you laughed? Today
Last time you cried? August
*We were leaving the hospital the other night (Aunt had both knees replaced.) and we had to stop in the lobby while The Boy had went to use the restroom. The Commander went out to get the car and pull it up to the pick up area. After a bit, I saw the car pull up and told Shorty that he was here. I thought to myself "That was quick." Shorty went out the door to get into the car. The Boy came out of the restroom and we walked outside. There stood Shorty looking sheepish. He then turned around, opened the back door of the car and shut it a little better. About that time, my brain said, "That's not our car." Uh-oh.
Someone had the same kind and color of car!
Shorty had opened the door, started to get in and then saw a car seat in the back seat. Oops! Luckily no one saw him.
Poor kid.
One Word Meme
Where is your cell phone? Charger
Where is your significant other? Recliner
Your hair color? Greying
Your mother? Roaming
Your father? Home
Your favorite thing? Sleep
Your dream last night? Forgotten
Your goal? Happiness
The room you’re in? Christmas-y
Your hobby? Reading
Your fear? Vampires (Shut up.)
Where do you want to be in six years? Slimmer
Where were you last night? Bookclub
What you’re not? Bigot
One of your wish-list items? Hard-drive
Where you grew up? Country
The last thing you did? Visited
What are you wearing? Jeans
Your TV? Plasma
Your pet? Dead
Your computer? White
Your mood? Content
Missing someone? Vinny
Your car? Pacifica*
Something you’re not wearing? Watch
Favorite store? C.J.Banks
Your summer? Travel
Love someone? Family
Your favorite color? Purple
When is the last time you laughed? Today
Last time you cried? August
*We were leaving the hospital the other night (Aunt had both knees replaced.) and we had to stop in the lobby while The Boy had went to use the restroom. The Commander went out to get the car and pull it up to the pick up area. After a bit, I saw the car pull up and told Shorty that he was here. I thought to myself "That was quick." Shorty went out the door to get into the car. The Boy came out of the restroom and we walked outside. There stood Shorty looking sheepish. He then turned around, opened the back door of the car and shut it a little better. About that time, my brain said, "That's not our car." Uh-oh.
Someone had the same kind and color of car!
Shorty had opened the door, started to get in and then saw a car seat in the back seat. Oops! Luckily no one saw him.
Poor kid.
I do a body good
Oddly enough, this is my favorite beverage. For serious.
Now give me my present.
Now give me my present.
You Are Milk |
 Your holiday personality is innocent. The holidays make you feel like a kid all over again. You love every part of the holidays, and you anticipate Christmas morning. You enjoy getting presents as much as you did when you were young! |
Saturday, December 13, 2008
I need your help.
I need a new phone. We have been with our current carrier for three years and since we have moved, we need to change carriers and get new phones.
I've been looking at this one...
Samsung Omnia™
From the website:
Samsung Omnia™
The Samsung Omnia helps keep even the busiest life in balance. It offers the best in features and functionality—all accessed through a full-sized, customizable touch display with drag-and-drop widgets. Loaded with Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional and a full HTML web browser, the Samsung Omnia also includes a 5-megapixel camera and a music player with FM radio—and it’s all wrapped up in a sleek package.
Five Megapixel. The professional auto-focus camera features panorama capture, cropping capabilities and smile/face recognition. In fact, a National Geographic photographer took the Omnia on photo shoots to Easter Island and Peru and found that his photographs rivaled those taken with a professional camera.
It also has Microsoft Office Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, PowerPoint Mobile, Bluetooth, Wi Fi and AND! internal GPS!! And Windows Mobile smartphones sync up easily with a PC so transferring files would be a snap. This would be great with my calendar.
Go have a look at it and tell me what you think.
Mom Central
I've been looking at this one...
Samsung Omnia™
From the website:
Samsung Omnia™
The Samsung Omnia helps keep even the busiest life in balance. It offers the best in features and functionality—all accessed through a full-sized, customizable touch display with drag-and-drop widgets. Loaded with Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional and a full HTML web browser, the Samsung Omnia also includes a 5-megapixel camera and a music player with FM radio—and it’s all wrapped up in a sleek package.
Five Megapixel. The professional auto-focus camera features panorama capture, cropping capabilities and smile/face recognition. In fact, a National Geographic photographer took the Omnia on photo shoots to Easter Island and Peru and found that his photographs rivaled those taken with a professional camera.
It also has Microsoft Office Word Mobile, Excel Mobile, PowerPoint Mobile, Bluetooth, Wi Fi and AND! internal GPS!! And Windows Mobile smartphones sync up easily with a PC so transferring files would be a snap. This would be great with my calendar.
Go have a look at it and tell me what you think.
Mom Central
I don't know what to get him/her!
There's always that one hard to buy for person.
Mom Central has something that just might help.
They have set up a great gift giving guide here Mom Central's 2008 Holiday Gift Guide. They have suggestions for Him, Her, Kids, Teens, Tweens and even Pets!
Bonus! They are even having a giveaway. Who doesn't like giveaways?
To be eligible to win the daily prizes, participants must register on Mom Central, log-in, and leave a comment on the post. In addition, if participants tweet or email friends about the giveaway, they can earn another entry! In order to earn the entry, they simply go back to the Mom Central Review blog and leave a second comment letting them know.
Have fun shopping!
Mom Central has something that just might help.
They have set up a great gift giving guide here Mom Central's 2008 Holiday Gift Guide. They have suggestions for Him, Her, Kids, Teens, Tweens and even Pets!
Bonus! They are even having a giveaway. Who doesn't like giveaways?
To be eligible to win the daily prizes, participants must register on Mom Central, log-in, and leave a comment on the post. In addition, if participants tweet or email friends about the giveaway, they can earn another entry! In order to earn the entry, they simply go back to the Mom Central Review blog and leave a second comment letting them know.
Have fun shopping!
Tuesday, December 09, 2008
Cool Test
Not to toot my own hort (toot toot), but I made a 100% and a 83%.
This is a test to see how well you can remember. There are two parts - A and B, and each part will have 12 photos of faces.
You only have a short time, 4 seconds, to see each face before the program moves to the next face.
Part A will begin and when that is finished you can start Part B.
When Part B is finished, the test will begin.
The test will consist of showing 48 faces and below each face, you will have a choice of choosing whether you have seen the face, either in Part A or in Part B, or whether or not you have seen the face at all.
After you have made you selection for face number 48, your score will appear and you will be able to see the results.
Good luck.
Face Memory Test
This is a test to see how well you can remember. There are two parts - A and B, and each part will have 12 photos of faces.
You only have a short time, 4 seconds, to see each face before the program moves to the next face.
Part A will begin and when that is finished you can start Part B.
When Part B is finished, the test will begin.
The test will consist of showing 48 faces and below each face, you will have a choice of choosing whether you have seen the face, either in Part A or in Part B, or whether or not you have seen the face at all.
After you have made you selection for face number 48, your score will appear and you will be able to see the results.
Good luck.
Face Memory Test
The things I do for you.
I went out in four degree weather (feels like eight below) to take photos of our Christmas lights for my SurvivorWatchingBuddy.
Because I'm nice, I'm not only giving you a video of some of our lights, I'm giving you some audio of me walking through the snow.
Enjoy!
Because I'm nice, I'm not only giving you a video of some of our lights, I'm giving you some audio of me walking through the snow.
Enjoy!
Thursday, December 04, 2008
Cool Contest!
The folks at True North are holding a really cool contest. They are looking for inspiring stories in America. The winner's story will be turned into a :60 commercial and aired during the Oscars! How neat is that? They are also giving the winner $25,000 to help in the pursuit of their passion. That's not too shabby either.
Here is a bit from their website:
A true north is that singular passion in life that causes you to leap out of bed in the morning and think, “This is why I’m here.” It can be something that leaves a legacy, empowers others, or simply makes the world a more interesting place to live. It could involve a handful of people or connect entire communities across the globe. While every true north is unique, we believe that each one has the power to inspire millions more.
There isn't much that gets me to leap out of bed in the morning, but I do try to help out when I can. I was on the Board of Directors for Big Brothers/Big Sisters for four years. I have taught Sunday School. I volunteered at my son's school. But there are so many people out there who have a deeper passion for helping. Are you one of them?
Get on over their and check out the site for more information!
Thanks to Mom Central for letting us know about this.
Here is a bit from their website:
A true north is that singular passion in life that causes you to leap out of bed in the morning and think, “This is why I’m here.” It can be something that leaves a legacy, empowers others, or simply makes the world a more interesting place to live. It could involve a handful of people or connect entire communities across the globe. While every true north is unique, we believe that each one has the power to inspire millions more.
There isn't much that gets me to leap out of bed in the morning, but I do try to help out when I can. I was on the Board of Directors for Big Brothers/Big Sisters for four years. I have taught Sunday School. I volunteered at my son's school. But there are so many people out there who have a deeper passion for helping. Are you one of them?
Get on over their and check out the site for more information!
Thanks to Mom Central for letting us know about this.
Friday, November 28, 2008
It is my own fault.
While all of you crazies were out running around and fighting the crowds before the crack of dawn, I was sleeping in. Why? Because my Christmas shopping is 97% finished!
I try to start early to make sure I have things purchased before the rush hits. I love shopping, but I don't love shopping with the population of a small city all in one place. And while I'm sure buying a ginormous TV for a couple of hundred dollars off is nice, we don't need a (another) ginormous TV. And to the man who was camped out in front of the electronics store since Tuesday...seriously?
I hope you all managed to get what you went for and no one got into a fist fight over the latest and greatest thing.
Enjoy your nap.
I try to start early to make sure I have things purchased before the rush hits. I love shopping, but I don't love shopping with the population of a small city all in one place. And while I'm sure buying a ginormous TV for a couple of hundred dollars off is nice, we don't need a (another) ginormous TV. And to the man who was camped out in front of the electronics store since Tuesday...seriously?
I hope you all managed to get what you went for and no one got into a fist fight over the latest and greatest thing.
Enjoy your nap.
You Are a Discount Shopper |
 You love to get things as cheaply as possible. You live for sales. It's partially because you like to save money, but it's also because you like the thrill of finding a fabulous deal. Of all the types, you tend to shop frequently but rarely buy. You keep an eye on prices. Brand names are not that important to you. You know how to have style without collecting designer tags. |
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Product Review
When Mom Central sends out requests for product reviewers, I am very picky about what I throw my name in for. If I don't think I would like it or would use it, I don't ask to be a reviewer.
Recently, they asked for bloggers to review Priority Club.
I LOVE PRIORITY CLUB!
I asked to be a reviewer and so, here I am.
We have been members of Priority Club for years. Every time you stay in one of the 3,800 worldwide hotels, including Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza, you earn points (That never expire!). You can redeem the points for free hotel nights, brand merchandise, CDs, DVDs, gift cards, airline rewards, car rentals or you can donate to charities!
We haven't redeemed points for merchandise, but we have used the free hotel nights. When we went to New York City a couple of Aprils ago, we stayed in a Holiday Inn on 42nd street FOR FREE! Three free nights in New York City thanks to Priority Club.
A couple of perks you get in the hotels as a Priority Club member are free upgrades if they have room and (my favorite) if they have a bar, you get a chit for a free drink!
We also have a Priority Club Visa rewards card. We have racked up some points using that little thing.
I would highly recommend joining Priority Club. At least take a look at the website for more information.
Recently, they asked for bloggers to review Priority Club.
I LOVE PRIORITY CLUB!
I asked to be a reviewer and so, here I am.
We have been members of Priority Club for years. Every time you stay in one of the 3,800 worldwide hotels, including Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza, you earn points (That never expire!). You can redeem the points for free hotel nights, brand merchandise, CDs, DVDs, gift cards, airline rewards, car rentals or you can donate to charities!
We haven't redeemed points for merchandise, but we have used the free hotel nights. When we went to New York City a couple of Aprils ago, we stayed in a Holiday Inn on 42nd street FOR FREE! Three free nights in New York City thanks to Priority Club.
A couple of perks you get in the hotels as a Priority Club member are free upgrades if they have room and (my favorite) if they have a bar, you get a chit for a free drink!
We also have a Priority Club Visa rewards card. We have racked up some points using that little thing.
I would highly recommend joining Priority Club. At least take a look at the website for more information.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving, Y'all
You Are a Pilgrim |
 Like the pilgrims, you've felt persecuted for your beliefs from time to time. You have a strong sense of right and wrong. Your morality sometimes makes you feel out of step with the modern world. You may not go as far as moving across the world, but you still identify with the pilgrims. Well, except for the whole stealing land and killing Indians thing. |
Sunday, November 23, 2008
I forgot to tell you about our award
You know the one - Parent of the Year. I usually win it by myself, but the other day, we both accepted it.
November 11th, Veterans' Day, we woke up to the aftermath of some icky weather. The streets were slick and there was some snow on the ground. We all got bundled up and headed out.
We dropped The Boy off at school and headed out to the grave yard to visit for a bit before we headed back to the school for the Veterans' Day program. The Commander stopped at his dad's gravestone and hopped out of the car to straighten the flag. He wasn't back in the car two seconds when his phone rang.
It was the school.
They were having a two hour late start due to the icy conditions. Please come get your child. And for the love of all that is holy*, listen to the radio station or watch the news channels to get the updates!
Good thing we did watch for updates. They ended up canceling school for the rest of the day. The Veterans' Day program was held on the 13th.
We scurried back up to the school and there he stood, out on the sidewalk, waiting patiently for his award winning parents to pick him up. Poor child.
I would like to point out that we are not used to schools being that concerned about the ice. In Oklahoma (I'm looking at you, Stillwater!), we slipped and slid all over creation to get to school and work. Heck, The Boy's school had a very icy sidewalk on the backside of the gym that a bunch of us had to use to get the kids into the before and after school care. I called the principal's office repeatedly about getting the ice cleared off of it and at least two moms fell and got hurt AND THEY NEVER DID ANYTHING ABOUT IT. And I wiped out at least twice on the ice at my old job (I'm looking at you, Oklahoma State University!) So this ice? Meh.
So thank you kind school for understanding that it takes some people a while to get it.
Just don't get me started on the whole "One hour late start EVERY WEDNESDAY" thingie. That's just crazy. (We only dropped him off early once on a Wednesday. Now we have a sign on the door to the garage to remind us.)
*Implied.
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By mid-November I always like to have an extra 15 pounds on me. - Diane Frolov and Andrew Schneider, Northern Exposure, First Snow, 1993
November 11th, Veterans' Day, we woke up to the aftermath of some icky weather. The streets were slick and there was some snow on the ground. We all got bundled up and headed out.
We dropped The Boy off at school and headed out to the grave yard to visit for a bit before we headed back to the school for the Veterans' Day program. The Commander stopped at his dad's gravestone and hopped out of the car to straighten the flag. He wasn't back in the car two seconds when his phone rang.
It was the school.
They were having a two hour late start due to the icy conditions. Please come get your child. And for the love of all that is holy*, listen to the radio station or watch the news channels to get the updates!
Good thing we did watch for updates. They ended up canceling school for the rest of the day. The Veterans' Day program was held on the 13th.
We scurried back up to the school and there he stood, out on the sidewalk, waiting patiently for his award winning parents to pick him up. Poor child.
I would like to point out that we are not used to schools being that concerned about the ice. In Oklahoma (I'm looking at you, Stillwater!), we slipped and slid all over creation to get to school and work. Heck, The Boy's school had a very icy sidewalk on the backside of the gym that a bunch of us had to use to get the kids into the before and after school care. I called the principal's office repeatedly about getting the ice cleared off of it and at least two moms fell and got hurt AND THEY NEVER DID ANYTHING ABOUT IT. And I wiped out at least twice on the ice at my old job (I'm looking at you, Oklahoma State University!) So this ice? Meh.
So thank you kind school for understanding that it takes some people a while to get it.
Just don't get me started on the whole "One hour late start EVERY WEDNESDAY" thingie. That's just crazy. (We only dropped him off early once on a Wednesday. Now we have a sign on the door to the garage to remind us.)
*Implied.
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By mid-November I always like to have an extra 15 pounds on me. - Diane Frolov and Andrew Schneider, Northern Exposure, First Snow, 1993
What's Up?
So my husband was giving me grief last night about not updating my blog. "Now I don't know what you are doing." he joked.
I think since he has lived in Iowa before, he would have some idea of what I've been up to.
That's right. Not a lot to do here. My work days have been cut down since harvest is winding down. Bowling once a week. Book club once a month. Picking up The Boy from school every day. Cooking. Baking. Jello making!
I would like to say that my house is SPOTLESS, but that ain't happening.
I read. I read a lot. I just finished "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn". I really enjoyed it. Next on my list is a book about Postville, Iowa. The kosher meat packing plant there got raided this summer and more than 300 illegals were carted off. The book is about when the Jewish people first moved into the town way back when.
I also have spent way too much money on rubber stamps and accessories to start making my own greeting cards. Jump back!
Right now, I'm up at the crack of dawn because somewhere in the bedroom is what I believe is a digital watch that has its alarm set for 5:45am and if I'm in a light sleep, it wakes me up. Sigh. Anyway, I can sit on my recliner and watch the sun come up over the snow covered corn field behind our house.
Yesterday, The Commander took us out for breakfast during a blizzard! (Not really, but it was coming down pretty good.) Afterward, he decided to drive around and look at the snow. We saw five deer run across the road from one corn field into another. They get pretty big here because of the free range corn grazing so we have to really keep an eye out when driving.
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Our high school football team played in the state championship game Friday. They came in runner-up last year, so they were really gunning for it. They started out terrible, picked it up quite a bit, but still ended up losing. They were down by two points with five seconds left and the attempted field goal was blocked. It was only their second loss this season. The team that beat them for the championship last year? They came back and killed them in the semi-finals this year!
__________
My computer's hard drive is almost full so I haven't been able to upload my photos lately. I am in dire need of an external hard drive, but I can't decide which one I want. I need to get off the pot and get one.
__________
So that's my exciting life.
I think since he has lived in Iowa before, he would have some idea of what I've been up to.
That's right. Not a lot to do here. My work days have been cut down since harvest is winding down. Bowling once a week. Book club once a month. Picking up The Boy from school every day. Cooking. Baking. Jello making!
I would like to say that my house is SPOTLESS, but that ain't happening.
I read. I read a lot. I just finished "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn". I really enjoyed it. Next on my list is a book about Postville, Iowa. The kosher meat packing plant there got raided this summer and more than 300 illegals were carted off. The book is about when the Jewish people first moved into the town way back when.
I also have spent way too much money on rubber stamps and accessories to start making my own greeting cards. Jump back!
Right now, I'm up at the crack of dawn because somewhere in the bedroom is what I believe is a digital watch that has its alarm set for 5:45am and if I'm in a light sleep, it wakes me up. Sigh. Anyway, I can sit on my recliner and watch the sun come up over the snow covered corn field behind our house.
Yesterday, The Commander took us out for breakfast during a blizzard! (Not really, but it was coming down pretty good.) Afterward, he decided to drive around and look at the snow. We saw five deer run across the road from one corn field into another. They get pretty big here because of the free range corn grazing so we have to really keep an eye out when driving.
__________
Our high school football team played in the state championship game Friday. They came in runner-up last year, so they were really gunning for it. They started out terrible, picked it up quite a bit, but still ended up losing. They were down by two points with five seconds left and the attempted field goal was blocked. It was only their second loss this season. The team that beat them for the championship last year? They came back and killed them in the semi-finals this year!
__________
My computer's hard drive is almost full so I haven't been able to upload my photos lately. I am in dire need of an external hard drive, but I can't decide which one I want. I need to get off the pot and get one.
__________
So that's my exciting life.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Stop and Think
Please remember our men and women serving our country today.
And please keep the family of Scott Hagerty in your prayers.
And please keep the family of Scott Hagerty in your prayers.
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Crazy kids
Almost every day after school the doorbell rings and it is usually one of four boys or the girl from across the street wanting to play with The Boy.
Today, The Boy and one of the boys, T, were outside doing whatever it is that they do out there and I happened to glance out at them while I was closing the window. They were playing with a water balloon launcher, but yet, they had no water balloons.
Woooosh. Something is launched out into the street.
Me - WAS THAT A ROCK?!
Him - Uh, yeah.
Me - DON'T USE ROCKS! Gah.
I ended up giving them a large bowl of green apples and tomatoes that were on their last legs.
Me - Here. Take these out back and shoot them into the field.
Him and T - Woooooooooooooooo!
Fast forward to supper time.
Me - Did you get hit in the back with a tomato?
Him - Yeah.
Me - Gah! That will stain. (I'm a mom. It must be said.)
Oh well. I'll shout it out. At least he has made friends.
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Boys don't make passes at female smartasses. - Letty Cottin Pogrebin
Today, The Boy and one of the boys, T, were outside doing whatever it is that they do out there and I happened to glance out at them while I was closing the window. They were playing with a water balloon launcher, but yet, they had no water balloons.
Woooosh. Something is launched out into the street.
Me - WAS THAT A ROCK?!
Him - Uh, yeah.
Me - DON'T USE ROCKS! Gah.
I ended up giving them a large bowl of green apples and tomatoes that were on their last legs.
Me - Here. Take these out back and shoot them into the field.
Him and T - Woooooooooooooooo!
Fast forward to supper time.
Me - Did you get hit in the back with a tomato?
Him - Yeah.
Me - Gah! That will stain. (I'm a mom. It must be said.)
Oh well. I'll shout it out. At least he has made friends.
__________
Boys don't make passes at female smartasses. - Letty Cottin Pogrebin
I'm a member of the nerd herd.
There Are 1 Gaps in Your Knowledge |
 Where you have gaps in your knowledge: History Where you don't have gaps in your knowledge: Philosophy Religion Economics Literature Science Art |
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
Go vote!
We Can't Predict Who You Voted For |
 According to our quiz, there's a 40% chance you voted for Obama. But that means there's an 60% chance you voted for McCain. You aren't very typical. You tend to be independent, and your vote is highly coveted. While we can't predict how you voted, there's a good chance you voted for the winner! |
Some people are idiots.
(Note: this post speaks of feminine products.)
Always has a new pad and is giving away free samples. On the website, there is a Whadayathink? area where you can read reviews.
Here's some entries that will make you cringe...
Maria in Illinois says: When i got Alwasy Infinity (Spell the product right, fool. And capitalize!) She finishes with: i had no leeks or nothing (Try the produce aisle.)
Jessica in California says: i likedthat it was light but yet observant. (I'm guessing absorbent? Capitalize! And use your space bar!)
cc in Tennessee says: I had a coupon so I desided to try them (Spelling!)
Kristi says: I honestly wasnt satisfyed, the wings got caught on my bush and I bled all over my sheets D: if it were thicker longer and wider it would be perfect! (First - You kiss your mama with that mouth? Second - That's what she said!)
Ellie says: well i have a very heavy flow so this pad didnt work to well its bleeded through and everyone saw! but it makes me excitied to know i can wear a pad! (Oh no! It bleeded through!)
caroline from New York says: its that ineversee somethinlike this iwaet triet pleas (WTF? Was she typing with her toes?)
I stopped reading after that one.
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I am returning this otherwise good typing paper to you because someone has printed gibberish all over it and put your name at the top. - An English Professor, Ohio University
Always has a new pad and is giving away free samples. On the website, there is a Whadayathink? area where you can read reviews.
Here's some entries that will make you cringe...
Maria in Illinois says: When i got Alwasy Infinity (Spell the product right, fool. And capitalize!) She finishes with: i had no leeks or nothing (Try the produce aisle.)
Jessica in California says: i likedthat it was light but yet observant. (I'm guessing absorbent? Capitalize! And use your space bar!)
cc in Tennessee says: I had a coupon so I desided to try them (Spelling!)
Kristi says: I honestly wasnt satisfyed, the wings got caught on my bush and I bled all over my sheets D: if it were thicker longer and wider it would be perfect! (First - You kiss your mama with that mouth? Second - That's what she said!)
Ellie says: well i have a very heavy flow so this pad didnt work to well its bleeded through and everyone saw! but it makes me excitied to know i can wear a pad! (Oh no! It bleeded through!)
caroline from New York says: its that ineversee somethinlike this iwaet triet pleas (WTF? Was she typing with her toes?)
I stopped reading after that one.
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I am returning this otherwise good typing paper to you because someone has printed gibberish all over it and put your name at the top. - An English Professor, Ohio University
Saturday, November 01, 2008
Honest!
She did it and so I followed suit. And I agree, what is with the photo not really jibing with the results? I'm honest, but evidently I also like to berate people? WTH?
And zero percent on courage? Whatevs.
And zero percent on courage? Whatevs.
Your result for The Best Thing About You Test...
Honesty
Honesty is your greatest virtue.
Honesty is the human quality of communicating and acting truthfully. This includes listening, and any action in the human repertoire — as well as speaking. And you? You cannot tell a lie. Both loved ones and strangers should trust you, because you won't (1) lie, (2) lie via omission, or (3) sit there and let lies be told. (Can you even let a sleeping dog lie?) All 7 virtues are a part of you, but your honesty runs deepest.
Your biggest risk is hurting the feelings of your most sensitive friends. However, most appreciate you for your candor.
Honest famous person: George Washington, if you believe the propaganda.
Your raw relative scores follow. 0% is low, and 100% is perfect, nearly impossible. Note that I pitted the virtues against each other, so in some way these are relative scores. It's impossible to score high on all of them, and a low score on one is just relatively low compared to the other virtues.
YOUR VIRTUES
30% Compassion
33% Intelligence
38% Humility
78% Honesty
50% Discipline
0% Courage
67% Passion
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Put'em in the freezer!
What Your Love of Snickers Says About You |
 You are a very popular person. People can always find something about you to like. You are friendly and approachable. It's easy to feel comfortable around you. You are lively, playful, and sweet. But you are also substantial too. No matter what the situation is, you are good company... and the ideal best friend. |
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
I'm not complaining.
Really, I'm not. It is just going to take some getting used to.
The Cold! (And it isn't really that cold yet!)
Things that bother me so far...
1. Cold nose. I hate having a cold nose.
2. Leather furniture is very cold in the morning.
3. When you walk to the football concession stand and buy some crazy delicious concession stand nachos? By the time you get back to the bleachers, your cheese is cold. (I ate them anyway.)
4. I can't wear a stocking cap for any length of time. I put one on and about ten minutes later, I yank it off and start scratching my head like I have cooties. I've tried stocking caps, wool caps, caps with fleece lining, etc. I guess it is the tightness around my head. I don't itch on the top of my head, just around the sides and my forehead. I can wear a sweatshirt hood and have no problem, but a cap, no go. Any suggestions my peeps from the land of the coldness?
___________
A couple of photos of our trip to the patch...
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If winter is slumber and spring is birth, and summer is life, then autumn rounds out to be reflection. It's a time of year when the leaves are down and the harvest is in and the perennials are gone. Mother Earth just closed up the drapes on another year and it's time to reflect on what's come before. - Mitchell Burgess, Northern Exposure, Thanksgiving, 1992
The Cold! (And it isn't really that cold yet!)
Things that bother me so far...
1. Cold nose. I hate having a cold nose.
2. Leather furniture is very cold in the morning.
3. When you walk to the football concession stand and buy some crazy delicious concession stand nachos? By the time you get back to the bleachers, your cheese is cold. (I ate them anyway.)
4. I can't wear a stocking cap for any length of time. I put one on and about ten minutes later, I yank it off and start scratching my head like I have cooties. I've tried stocking caps, wool caps, caps with fleece lining, etc. I guess it is the tightness around my head. I don't itch on the top of my head, just around the sides and my forehead. I can wear a sweatshirt hood and have no problem, but a cap, no go. Any suggestions my peeps from the land of the coldness?
___________
A couple of photos of our trip to the patch...
__________
If winter is slumber and spring is birth, and summer is life, then autumn rounds out to be reflection. It's a time of year when the leaves are down and the harvest is in and the perennials are gone. Mother Earth just closed up the drapes on another year and it's time to reflect on what's come before. - Mitchell Burgess, Northern Exposure, Thanksgiving, 1992
Friday, October 24, 2008
Into life, a little rain must fall.
And a lot of leaves...
I raked some.
But a lot were left.
And then...
You can't tell by the photos, but it was spitting rain. And cold. That didn't stop him though...
I raked some.
But a lot were left.
And then...
You can't tell by the photos, but it was spitting rain. And cold. That didn't stop him though...
Old Reliable
Your result for The Harry Potter Husband Test...
Mrs. Longbottom
Your perfect HP man is Neville Longbottom.
You like the nice guy. You don't need the best looking guy, or the most talented, or the most popular, or the most powerful. You want a guy who'll be there when you need him, who knows how to stick through the hard times, who isn't afraid to do what needs to be done, and who stands up to even his friends when necessary. You can't go wrong with a guy like this.
(fanart by jeremia http://jeremia.deviantart.com/ used with permission)
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Rant
I pink puffy heart House Hunters, but the people on the show are starting to really work my nerves.
Waaaah. It doesn't have granite counter tops. (I have never had granite counter tops. Never will. I'm hoping for quartz if I ever get to remodel.)
Waaaah. It doesn't have stainless appliances. (These either. Magnets don't stick.)
Waaaah. There's carpet in the bathroom. (I like carpet in the bathroom. The house we built had carpet in two of the bathrooms. You just have to be careful.)
Waaaah. There's only one sink in the bathroom. (We went from two to one. We had to adjust.)
Waaaah. This room is Pepto Pink. (We accidentally had one of those rooms (It was supposed to be mauve.) We repainted it Sugar Cookie.)
Waaaah. There's no hardwood flooring. (Three. Count them. Three rooms in this house had 1970s red/orange shag. One even had (still has) red/white flocked wallpaper and grey/white paneling.)
One thing I have noticed is that the less money people are spending, the less picky they are. Usually the hundreds of thousands of dollar purchasers are the whiny babies.
Did you know I agreed to purchase the house I live in without ever seeing it in person? Just some iffy photos The Commander took? Did you know I never stepped foot into this house until after I signed the mortgage papers?
Do you know what I got excited about? Double ovens (One is a convection oven.). Double ovens that now anger me because I can't fit a jellyroll pan in either one of them?
Probably the one thing that is bothering me the worst about House Hunters? For whatever reason, St@r J0ne$ has been popping up as host. Gag. Why HGTV? Why?
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One thing is clear to me. You can't know everything you'd like to know. You can't do everything you'd like to do. You can't read everything you'd like to read. You must hold onto some things and let go of others. Learning to make that choice is one of the big lessons of this life. - Real Live Preacher, Real Live Preacher.com weblog, September 9, 2003
Waaaah. It doesn't have granite counter tops. (I have never had granite counter tops. Never will. I'm hoping for quartz if I ever get to remodel.)
Waaaah. It doesn't have stainless appliances. (These either. Magnets don't stick.)
Waaaah. There's carpet in the bathroom. (I like carpet in the bathroom. The house we built had carpet in two of the bathrooms. You just have to be careful.)
Waaaah. There's only one sink in the bathroom. (We went from two to one. We had to adjust.)
Waaaah. This room is Pepto Pink. (We accidentally had one of those rooms (It was supposed to be mauve.) We repainted it Sugar Cookie.)
Waaaah. There's no hardwood flooring. (Three. Count them. Three rooms in this house had 1970s red/orange shag. One even had (still has) red/white flocked wallpaper and grey/white paneling.)
One thing I have noticed is that the less money people are spending, the less picky they are. Usually the hundreds of thousands of dollar purchasers are the whiny babies.
Did you know I agreed to purchase the house I live in without ever seeing it in person? Just some iffy photos The Commander took? Did you know I never stepped foot into this house until after I signed the mortgage papers?
Do you know what I got excited about? Double ovens (One is a convection oven.). Double ovens that now anger me because I can't fit a jellyroll pan in either one of them?
Probably the one thing that is bothering me the worst about House Hunters? For whatever reason, St@r J0ne$ has been popping up as host. Gag. Why HGTV? Why?
__________
One thing is clear to me. You can't know everything you'd like to know. You can't do everything you'd like to do. You can't read everything you'd like to read. You must hold onto some things and let go of others. Learning to make that choice is one of the big lessons of this life. - Real Live Preacher, Real Live Preacher.com weblog, September 9, 2003
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Got Tongue?
Cooper plays hard to get.
Click on the photo to check out some more I just added to flickr.
Click on the photo to check out some more I just added to flickr.
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Chillin'
Unlike some people, I've turned on the gas fireplace for the last 14 mornings or so and have turned on the heater in the bedroom for the last 5 evenings.
But you know what? I can light the fire or throw on a hoodie and I'm good. For now. Ask me in a couple of months.
__________
I stepped outside just a few minutes ago to take some photos of the full moon and when I opened the door, I thought, "It smells like snow!" Maybe it was just my imagination.
But you know what? I can light the fire or throw on a hoodie and I'm good. For now. Ask me in a couple of months.
__________
I stepped outside just a few minutes ago to take some photos of the full moon and when I opened the door, I thought, "It smells like snow!" Maybe it was just my imagination.
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Unemployment - Too good to last.
So, uh, guess who got a part time job?
{{{sheepishly raises hand}}}
Up front I want you to know that I didn't go looking for it, it came after me.
You see, it is harvest time up here (soybeans and corn) and a lot of wives drop whatever they are doing to help their husbands out on the farm. This leaves some businesses (and bowling teams!) short handed.
I was asked to come in 2-3 days a week for just an hour or and hour and a half over dinner (or what we Okies like to call "lunch") and help out. I probably will be there through the end of the year.
The place where I will be working is, get this, a coffee house. 'Cause who loves coffee more than me?! Everyone. (Except The Commander.) It is a small place, six tables. Family owned (My husband's aunt's son's wife's mom). They have a lot of coffee drinks and smoothies. And they serve soup, sandwiches, and salads. They also have daily specials like creamed chicken on biscuits and hot beef commercial (Yeah, I had to ask too. Open faced roast beef sandwiches.)
So in addition to my earnings (Enough to pay for my bowling and gas money to get to bowling every week.) I get a free lunch on the days I work! Woooooo!
The plus for The Commander is that at least three days a week I will be showered before noon.
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The human race is faced with a cruel choice: work or daytime television. - Unknown
{{{sheepishly raises hand}}}
Up front I want you to know that I didn't go looking for it, it came after me.
You see, it is harvest time up here (soybeans and corn) and a lot of wives drop whatever they are doing to help their husbands out on the farm. This leaves some businesses (and bowling teams!) short handed.
I was asked to come in 2-3 days a week for just an hour or and hour and a half over dinner (or what we Okies like to call "lunch") and help out. I probably will be there through the end of the year.
The place where I will be working is, get this, a coffee house. 'Cause who loves coffee more than me?! Everyone. (Except The Commander.) It is a small place, six tables. Family owned (My husband's aunt's son's wife's mom). They have a lot of coffee drinks and smoothies. And they serve soup, sandwiches, and salads. They also have daily specials like creamed chicken on biscuits and hot beef commercial (Yeah, I had to ask too. Open faced roast beef sandwiches.)
So in addition to my earnings (Enough to pay for my bowling and gas money to get to bowling every week.) I get a free lunch on the days I work! Woooooo!
The plus for The Commander is that at least three days a week I will be showered before noon.
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The human race is faced with a cruel choice: work or daytime television. - Unknown
Thursday, October 09, 2008
How well does my husband know me?
He was reading the questions off of my blog and wouldn't let me have the computer to record his answers as he gave them. So here are the answers to the best of my recollection. There may be some embellishment, but not much.
1. Sitting in front of the TV, what's on the screen?
Some stupid sitcom. Probably The Big Bang Theory. (CORRECT! But it's not stupid.)
2. You're out to eat; what kind of dressing does she get on her salad?
Blue cheese. (CORRECT!)
3. What's one food she doesn't like?
Any good vegetables like peas, green beans or lima beans. Me - I like green beans. Him - I mean green peas. (CORRECT!)
4. You go out to a bar. What does she order?
Bloody Mary or a Slippery Nipple. A Buttery Nipple. (INCORRECT! A margarita. If I go to the Biting Sow, I would get a Buttery Nipple.)
5. Where did she go to high school?
Coweta High School. Go Tigers! (CORRECT!)
6. What size shoe does she wear?
I don't know what size shoe you wear. (CORRECT! He doesn't know what size anything I wear.)
7. If she was to collect anything, what would it be?
I don't know what you would collect. (CORRECT! I don't either.)
8. What is his favorite type of sandwich?
Chicken Salad with grapes, raisins, and pomegranates. (ALMOST CORRECT!) Me - Chicken Salad with Fruit Salad in it? Him - Yeah. (Chuckles) And nuts. Chicken Salad that has been tampered with. (VERY CORRECT! And he can't stand it.)
9. What would this person eat everyday if she could?
Your mom's Banana Pudding. (CORRECT! Also, donuts.)
10. What is her favorite cereal?
You've got 17 boxes in there! Probably honey cluster crunch. Me - Honey Bunches of Oats with almonds? Him - Yeah. (CORRECT!)
11. What would she never wear?
A dress. (CORRECT! I will if needed, but I even wear jeans to church.)
12. What is her favorite sports team?
I don't think you have a favorite sports team. (CORRECT!)
13. Who will she vote for?
We have the same answer. (CORRECT! Or will we?)
14. Who is her best friend?
Lynette (CORRECT!)
15. What is something you do that she wishes you wouldn't do?
Spend so much time on the History Channel. (CORRECT! Oh how correct.)
16. How many states has she lived in?
Three - California, Oklahoma, and Iowa. (CORRECT! And evidently, he is counting his time in Texas (two years) as living there. I think of it more as a temporary thing.)
17.What is her heritage?
French. (OUI!)
18. You bake her a cake for his birthday, what kind of cake?
Any. (CORRECT!)
19. Did she play sports in high school?
Softball, track, and basketball. (CORRECT! 4th place in State in Discus my Freshman year!)
20. What could she spend hours doing?
Sitting on the internet. (CORRECT! Or reading.)
21. Does she belong to any women's organizations?
You don't belong to any women's organizations. Wait. Your book club. Me - And...? Him - Oh, Presbyterian Women. Me - And my bowling team. Him - I don't think that counts.
1. Sitting in front of the TV, what's on the screen?
Some stupid sitcom. Probably The Big Bang Theory. (CORRECT! But it's not stupid.)
2. You're out to eat; what kind of dressing does she get on her salad?
Blue cheese. (CORRECT!)
3. What's one food she doesn't like?
Any good vegetables like peas, green beans or lima beans. Me - I like green beans. Him - I mean green peas. (CORRECT!)
4. You go out to a bar. What does she order?
Bloody Mary or a Slippery Nipple. A Buttery Nipple. (INCORRECT! A margarita. If I go to the Biting Sow, I would get a Buttery Nipple.)
5. Where did she go to high school?
Coweta High School. Go Tigers! (CORRECT!)
6. What size shoe does she wear?
I don't know what size shoe you wear. (CORRECT! He doesn't know what size anything I wear.)
7. If she was to collect anything, what would it be?
I don't know what you would collect. (CORRECT! I don't either.)
8. What is his favorite type of sandwich?
Chicken Salad with grapes, raisins, and pomegranates. (ALMOST CORRECT!) Me - Chicken Salad with Fruit Salad in it? Him - Yeah. (Chuckles) And nuts. Chicken Salad that has been tampered with. (VERY CORRECT! And he can't stand it.)
9. What would this person eat everyday if she could?
Your mom's Banana Pudding. (CORRECT! Also, donuts.)
10. What is her favorite cereal?
You've got 17 boxes in there! Probably honey cluster crunch. Me - Honey Bunches of Oats with almonds? Him - Yeah. (CORRECT!)
11. What would she never wear?
A dress. (CORRECT! I will if needed, but I even wear jeans to church.)
12. What is her favorite sports team?
I don't think you have a favorite sports team. (CORRECT!)
13. Who will she vote for?
We have the same answer. (CORRECT! Or will we?)
14. Who is her best friend?
Lynette (CORRECT!)
15. What is something you do that she wishes you wouldn't do?
Spend so much time on the History Channel. (CORRECT! Oh how correct.)
16. How many states has she lived in?
Three - California, Oklahoma, and Iowa. (CORRECT! And evidently, he is counting his time in Texas (two years) as living there. I think of it more as a temporary thing.)
17.What is her heritage?
French. (OUI!)
18. You bake her a cake for his birthday, what kind of cake?
Any. (CORRECT!)
19. Did she play sports in high school?
Softball, track, and basketball. (CORRECT! 4th place in State in Discus my Freshman year!)
20. What could she spend hours doing?
Sitting on the internet. (CORRECT! Or reading.)
21. Does she belong to any women's organizations?
You don't belong to any women's organizations. Wait. Your book club. Me - And...? Him - Oh, Presbyterian Women. Me - And my bowling team. Him - I don't think that counts.
Monday, October 06, 2008
I've been called a "Donut Whore"
And I'm not ashamed.
The Commander took the little Honda motorcycle down to a town about 35 miles from here to be worked on a couple of weeks ago. This morning, we headed down there to pick it up. I asked him if there were places we could shop there. He said because we will have the trailer hooked on, we couldn't stop.
After we picked the motorcycle up, he drove through downtown so I could see the sights.
Me - "Antique shop, computer shop that sells Macs, antique shop, scrapbook store, Daylight Donuts....STOP THIS CAR RIGHT NOW!"
He whipped around the corner and found parking. I jumped out of the Element and said, "Do you want anything?" He replied, "What? You were just going to get you something?" Uh, yeah. Duh.
Since it has been more than four months since I have had a donut, I tried not to go too crazy - five Bear Claws (No apples. Just cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. But still....), two chocolate and bavarian cream things, three glazed, and one huge something or the other with cream and coconut.
So what is the proper procedure for eating the ginormous box of donuts on your lap? Do you slowly savor them? Space them out through the day? Or dive right in and eat every freakin' one of them before you drive the 35 miles back home?
(I managed to just eat two (still warm) bear claws. The Commander had one glazed. It was tough.)
The Commander took the little Honda motorcycle down to a town about 35 miles from here to be worked on a couple of weeks ago. This morning, we headed down there to pick it up. I asked him if there were places we could shop there. He said because we will have the trailer hooked on, we couldn't stop.
After we picked the motorcycle up, he drove through downtown so I could see the sights.
Me - "Antique shop, computer shop that sells Macs, antique shop, scrapbook store, Daylight Donuts....STOP THIS CAR RIGHT NOW!"
He whipped around the corner and found parking. I jumped out of the Element and said, "Do you want anything?" He replied, "What? You were just going to get you something?" Uh, yeah. Duh.
Since it has been more than four months since I have had a donut, I tried not to go too crazy - five Bear Claws (No apples. Just cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. But still....), two chocolate and bavarian cream things, three glazed, and one huge something or the other with cream and coconut.
So what is the proper procedure for eating the ginormous box of donuts on your lap? Do you slowly savor them? Space them out through the day? Or dive right in and eat every freakin' one of them before you drive the 35 miles back home?
(I managed to just eat two (still warm) bear claws. The Commander had one glazed. It was tough.)
Saturday, October 04, 2008
How well do you know your husband?
Judy did it so I thought I would too!
1. Sitting in front of the TV, what's on the screen? History Channel, History International, The Military Channel, or The Beverly Hillbillies. If he's watching a movie - Phantom of the Opera. According to my friend Craig, that's how we know he's gay.
2. You're out to eat; what kind of dressing does he get on his salad? Blue cheese
3. What's one food he doesn't like? Tomatoes
4. You go out to a bar. What does he order? Corona with a lime or a Bloody Mary
5. Where did he go to high school? Armstrong High School. Go Tigers!
6. What size shoe does he wear? 12 wide
7. If he was to collect anything, what would it be? Anything with Harley Davidson on it. Oh wait, he already does that.
8. What is his favorite type of sandwich? Reuben
9. What would this person eat everyday if he could? Pizza
10. What is his favorite cereal? Grape Nuts with half and half. (blech)
11. What would he never wear? Sandals
12. What is his favorite sports team? Iowa State Cyclone football
13. Who will he vote for? That's between him and the vote counting machine. (I know (boy how I know), but I'm not saying.
14. Who is his best friend? Outside of this house, Richard.
15. What is something you do that he wishes you wouldn't do? I spend too much time on the computer. (Oh yeah?! Well, he won't replace the damn toilet paper!)
16. How many states has he lived in? Three - Iowa, Colorado, and Oklahoma
17.What is his heritage? Scottish, English, and German.
18. You bake him a cake for his birthday, what kind of cake? Yellow cake with chocolate frosting
19. Did he play sports in high school? Football
20. What could he spend hours doing? See question #1. He also likes to be outside puttering around in the yard, but he really loves to be on his Harley.
21. Does he belong to any men's organizations? Veterans of Foreign Wars
1. Sitting in front of the TV, what's on the screen? History Channel, History International, The Military Channel, or The Beverly Hillbillies. If he's watching a movie - Phantom of the Opera. According to my friend Craig, that's how we know he's gay.
2. You're out to eat; what kind of dressing does he get on his salad? Blue cheese
3. What's one food he doesn't like? Tomatoes
4. You go out to a bar. What does he order? Corona with a lime or a Bloody Mary
5. Where did he go to high school? Armstrong High School. Go Tigers!
6. What size shoe does he wear? 12 wide
7. If he was to collect anything, what would it be? Anything with Harley Davidson on it. Oh wait, he already does that.
8. What is his favorite type of sandwich? Reuben
9. What would this person eat everyday if he could? Pizza
10. What is his favorite cereal? Grape Nuts with half and half. (blech)
11. What would he never wear? Sandals
12. What is his favorite sports team? Iowa State Cyclone football
13. Who will he vote for? That's between him and the vote counting machine. (I know (boy how I know), but I'm not saying.
14. Who is his best friend? Outside of this house, Richard.
15. What is something you do that he wishes you wouldn't do? I spend too much time on the computer. (Oh yeah?! Well, he won't replace the damn toilet paper!)
16. How many states has he lived in? Three - Iowa, Colorado, and Oklahoma
17.What is his heritage? Scottish, English, and German.
18. You bake him a cake for his birthday, what kind of cake? Yellow cake with chocolate frosting
19. Did he play sports in high school? Football
20. What could he spend hours doing? See question #1. He also likes to be outside puttering around in the yard, but he really loves to be on his Harley.
21. Does he belong to any men's organizations? Veterans of Foreign Wars
Friday, October 03, 2008
Why men shouldn't write advice columns...
Dear Walter:
I hope you can help me here. The other day, I set off for work leaving my husband in the house watching the TV as usual. I hadn't gone more than a mile down the road when my engine conked out and the car shuddered to a halt. I walked back home to get my husband's help. When I got home I couldn't believe my eyes. He was in our bedroom with the neighbor lady. I am 32, my husband is 34, and we have been married for twelve years. When I confronted him, he broke down and admitted that they had been having an affair for the past six months. I told him to stop or I would leave him. He was let go from his job six months ago and he says he has been feeling increasingly depressed and worthless. I love him very much, but ever since I gave him the ultimatum he has become increasingly distant. He won't go to counseling and I'm afraid I can't get through to him anymore. Can you please help?
Sincerely, Sheila
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Dear Sheila:
A car stalling after being driven a short distance can be caused by a variety of faults with the engine. Start by checking that there is no debris in the fuel line. If it is clear, check the vacuum pipes and hoses on the intake manifold and also check all grounding wires. If none of these approaches solves the problem, it could be that the fuel pump itself is faulty, causing low delivery pressure to the carburetor float chamber.
I hope this helps!
Walter
P.S. ... have a great weekend
I hope you can help me here. The other day, I set off for work leaving my husband in the house watching the TV as usual. I hadn't gone more than a mile down the road when my engine conked out and the car shuddered to a halt. I walked back home to get my husband's help. When I got home I couldn't believe my eyes. He was in our bedroom with the neighbor lady. I am 32, my husband is 34, and we have been married for twelve years. When I confronted him, he broke down and admitted that they had been having an affair for the past six months. I told him to stop or I would leave him. He was let go from his job six months ago and he says he has been feeling increasingly depressed and worthless. I love him very much, but ever since I gave him the ultimatum he has become increasingly distant. He won't go to counseling and I'm afraid I can't get through to him anymore. Can you please help?
Sincerely, Sheila
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Dear Sheila:
A car stalling after being driven a short distance can be caused by a variety of faults with the engine. Start by checking that there is no debris in the fuel line. If it is clear, check the vacuum pipes and hoses on the intake manifold and also check all grounding wires. If none of these approaches solves the problem, it could be that the fuel pump itself is faulty, causing low delivery pressure to the carburetor float chamber.
I hope this helps!
Walter
P.S. ... have a great weekend
Hey Grandpa, What's For Supper?!
(Bonus points if you can name the source of the title.)
Wow. I am totally little Susie Homemaker today.
Yesterday afternoon, one of The Commander's aunts and I went out to a friend's farm and I brought back two sacks of apples, yellow squash and (ack) horseradish.
This morning, after The Boy got off to school, I sliced up three apples and put them into the dehydrator.
The Commander and I drove over to his aunt's house and trimmed up a tree for her then came back home and unloaded the brush into the pile.
I came back into the house and started supper in the crock pot - Brown Sugar Chicken. (I noticed there wasn't any salt in the recipe, so I salted down the chicken. As I was dumping in the second tablespoon of soy sauce, the little light went on above my head. Soy sauce = salty. Crossing my fingers.)
Now I am going back into the kitchen, turning the exhaust fans on and attempting to make, for the first time, prepared horseradish.
Wait, I might make Coconut Ice first.
__________
This weekend is going to be busy, busy.
There is a kids' program at the library tomorrow morning and then door-to-door Boy Scout popcorn sales.
I'm headed to coffee in the morning and then on to Mankato, MN with the aunts to meet my MIL and SILs and other assorted women for my MIL's birthday lunch at THE OLIVE GARDEN! Yummmmmmmmmmmmmm.
Sunday is church and Sunday school*. Then The Boy's scout pack is headed up to an apple orchard for orchard/pumpkin patch fun.
I need some B12.
__________
*A lady at church asked me if I wanted to teach Sunday school. Uh, thank you, no. A few weeks later, she told me the pastor was going to contact me about teaching Sunday school. Still no.
No one ever contacted me and what do you know - the church's newsletter came out and there was my name listed with the other Sunday school teachers. Not a happy camper. At all.
Being the trooper I am, I jumped right in and am teaching the crud out of this class. It isn't too bad. Class only lasts 40 minutes and I have yet to finish everything I had planned for the day. I only have three third graders. Thank goodness. If I had more kids, I might have to turn in my scissors.
Wow. I am totally little Susie Homemaker today.
Yesterday afternoon, one of The Commander's aunts and I went out to a friend's farm and I brought back two sacks of apples, yellow squash and (ack) horseradish.
This morning, after The Boy got off to school, I sliced up three apples and put them into the dehydrator.
The Commander and I drove over to his aunt's house and trimmed up a tree for her then came back home and unloaded the brush into the pile.
I came back into the house and started supper in the crock pot - Brown Sugar Chicken. (I noticed there wasn't any salt in the recipe, so I salted down the chicken. As I was dumping in the second tablespoon of soy sauce, the little light went on above my head. Soy sauce = salty. Crossing my fingers.)
Now I am going back into the kitchen, turning the exhaust fans on and attempting to make, for the first time, prepared horseradish.
Wait, I might make Coconut Ice first.
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This weekend is going to be busy, busy.
There is a kids' program at the library tomorrow morning and then door-to-door Boy Scout popcorn sales.
I'm headed to coffee in the morning and then on to Mankato, MN with the aunts to meet my MIL and SILs and other assorted women for my MIL's birthday lunch at THE OLIVE GARDEN! Yummmmmmmmmmmmmm.
Sunday is church and Sunday school*. Then The Boy's scout pack is headed up to an apple orchard for orchard/pumpkin patch fun.
I need some B12.
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*A lady at church asked me if I wanted to teach Sunday school. Uh, thank you, no. A few weeks later, she told me the pastor was going to contact me about teaching Sunday school. Still no.
No one ever contacted me and what do you know - the church's newsletter came out and there was my name listed with the other Sunday school teachers. Not a happy camper. At all.
Being the trooper I am, I jumped right in and am teaching the crud out of this class. It isn't too bad. Class only lasts 40 minutes and I have yet to finish everything I had planned for the day. I only have three third graders. Thank goodness. If I had more kids, I might have to turn in my scissors.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Four fried chickens and a coke
Do you drink coke products? Wanna help a lady out?
Since my pots and pans and my toaster are still MIA, I am needing to get new ones. I have been saving My Coke Rewards points to get some pans. The pans are no longer listed, but they have a toaster oven. I currently have 573 points, but I need a total of 2,200. If you or someone you know wants to send me the codes from your coke products, hopefully I can get the toaster oven. (Plus? It is RED!)
Bonus! I have a small, but meaningful gift I can send to the person who sends me the most points by the end of November.
Ready, set, go!
Since my pots and pans and my toaster are still MIA, I am needing to get new ones. I have been saving My Coke Rewards points to get some pans. The pans are no longer listed, but they have a toaster oven. I currently have 573 points, but I need a total of 2,200. If you or someone you know wants to send me the codes from your coke products, hopefully I can get the toaster oven. (Plus? It is RED!)
Bonus! I have a small, but meaningful gift I can send to the person who sends me the most points by the end of November.
Ready, set, go!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
God's Honest Truth
One day, when a seamstress was sewing while sitting close to a river, her thimble fell into the river. When she cried out, the Lord appeared and asked, 'My dear child, why are you crying?' The seamstress replied that her thimble had fallen into the water and that she needed it to help her husband in making a living for their family.
The Lord dipped His hand into the water and pulled up a golden thimble set with sapphires.
'Is this your thimble?' the Lord asked .
The seamstress replied, 'No.'
The Lord again dipped into the river. He held out a golden thimble studded with
rubies.
'Is this your thimble?' the Lord asked. Again, the seamstress replied, 'No.'
The Lord reached down again and came up with a leather thimble.
'Is this your thimble ?' the Lord asked. The seamstress replied, 'Yes.' The Lord was pleased with the woman's honesty and gave her all three thimbles to keep, and the seamstress went home happy.
Some years later, the seamstress was walking with her husband along the riverbank, and her husband fell into the river and disappeared under the water. When she cried out, the Lord again appeared and asked her, 'Why are you crying?'
'Oh Lord, my husband has fallen into the river!
The Lord went down into the water and came up with George Clooney.
'Is this your husband?' the Lord asked.
'Yes,' cried the seamstress.
The Lord was furious. 'You lied! That is an untruth!'
The seamstress replied, 'Oh, forgive me, my Lord. It is a misunderstanding.
You see, if I had said 'no' to George Clooney, you would have come up with Brad Pitt.
Then if I said 'no' to him, you would have come up with my husband. Had I then said 'yes,' you would have given me all three. Lord, I'm not in the best of health and would not be able to take care of all three husbands, so THAT'S why I said 'yes' to George Clooney.
And so the Lord let her keep him.
The moral of this story is:
Whenever a woman lies, it's for a good and honorable reason, and in the best interest of others. That's our story, and we're sticking to it.
Signed,
All Us Women
The Lord dipped His hand into the water and pulled up a golden thimble set with sapphires.
'Is this your thimble?' the Lord asked .
The seamstress replied, 'No.'
The Lord again dipped into the river. He held out a golden thimble studded with
rubies.
'Is this your thimble?' the Lord asked. Again, the seamstress replied, 'No.'
The Lord reached down again and came up with a leather thimble.
'Is this your thimble ?' the Lord asked. The seamstress replied, 'Yes.' The Lord was pleased with the woman's honesty and gave her all three thimbles to keep, and the seamstress went home happy.
Some years later, the seamstress was walking with her husband along the riverbank, and her husband fell into the river and disappeared under the water. When she cried out, the Lord again appeared and asked her, 'Why are you crying?'
'Oh Lord, my husband has fallen into the river!
The Lord went down into the water and came up with George Clooney.
'Is this your husband?' the Lord asked.
'Yes,' cried the seamstress.
The Lord was furious. 'You lied! That is an untruth!'
The seamstress replied, 'Oh, forgive me, my Lord. It is a misunderstanding.
You see, if I had said 'no' to George Clooney, you would have come up with Brad Pitt.
Then if I said 'no' to him, you would have come up with my husband. Had I then said 'yes,' you would have given me all three. Lord, I'm not in the best of health and would not be able to take care of all three husbands, so THAT'S why I said 'yes' to George Clooney.
And so the Lord let her keep him.
The moral of this story is:
Whenever a woman lies, it's for a good and honorable reason, and in the best interest of others. That's our story, and we're sticking to it.
Signed,
All Us Women
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
School
You don't have to be smart to work there.
I don't know if I have told you about the ordeal we had with the school here or not. I'm guessing I didn't, so here goes.
A month or so before school was to start, I started calling the superintendent's office to talk to someone about getting The Boy's records sent up here. No answer. Repeatedly. I called the elementary school's office. The custodian answered. She had no clue. I finally drove up to the school and wandered the halls looking for a human. I ran into the counselor (Nice lady.) and she found someone for me to give our phone number to. I waited about a week and no call. I called back up to the superintendent's office and the secretary answered. Oh yeah, she had gotten my number, but hadn't had a chance to call me yet. I jumped in the car and went up to the office to sign the form to get the records sent up. A week later, still haven't heard anything. I called the school, got transferred to another secretary who told me she had gotten the stuff from the other secretary and would be working on it.
THREE DAYS before school was to start, The Commander, The Boy, and I marched into the superintendent's office and demanded to know what the hell was going on. THREE DAYS before school was to start and no one had bothered to contact us. THREE DAYS before school was to start and we had no idea who The Boy's teacher was much less if he was even enrolled in school.
Oops, sorry, blah, blah, blah, ha ha ha, perfect spot for him, call elementary, schedule meeting with teacher, sorry again, ha ha ha.
So the boy has been in school for more than a month and things have been going well. Until today.
The phone rings and it is the school.
Um...yeah...uh, we don't have The Boy's records from his other school. We faxed the request and we didn't receive anything and so-n-so threw away the fax and I usually keep them and can you give me the name of his old school?
Jeebus.
I don't know if I have told you about the ordeal we had with the school here or not. I'm guessing I didn't, so here goes.
A month or so before school was to start, I started calling the superintendent's office to talk to someone about getting The Boy's records sent up here. No answer. Repeatedly. I called the elementary school's office. The custodian answered. She had no clue. I finally drove up to the school and wandered the halls looking for a human. I ran into the counselor (Nice lady.) and she found someone for me to give our phone number to. I waited about a week and no call. I called back up to the superintendent's office and the secretary answered. Oh yeah, she had gotten my number, but hadn't had a chance to call me yet. I jumped in the car and went up to the office to sign the form to get the records sent up. A week later, still haven't heard anything. I called the school, got transferred to another secretary who told me she had gotten the stuff from the other secretary and would be working on it.
THREE DAYS before school was to start, The Commander, The Boy, and I marched into the superintendent's office and demanded to know what the hell was going on. THREE DAYS before school was to start and no one had bothered to contact us. THREE DAYS before school was to start and we had no idea who The Boy's teacher was much less if he was even enrolled in school.
Oops, sorry, blah, blah, blah, ha ha ha, perfect spot for him, call elementary, schedule meeting with teacher, sorry again, ha ha ha.
So the boy has been in school for more than a month and things have been going well. Until today.
The phone rings and it is the school.
Um...yeah...uh, we don't have The Boy's records from his other school. We faxed the request and we didn't receive anything and so-n-so threw away the fax and I usually keep them and can you give me the name of his old school?
Jeebus.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Hit the nail on the head for the most part.
What Sherry Means |
 You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong. You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know. You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do. You are truly an original person. You have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out. Success comes rather easily for you... especially in business and academia. Some people find you to be selfish and a bit overbearing. You're a strong person. You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone. You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together. At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together. You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something. You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense. You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun. You are a free spirit, and you resent anyone who tries to fence you in. You are unpredictable, adventurous, and always a little surprising. You may miss out by not settling down, but you're too busy having fun to care. |
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Quiz
Your result for Reincarnation Placement Exam...
Garden of Eden
35% Intrigue, 49% Civilization, 56% Humanity, 44% Urbanization.
It's the Garden of Eden for you!
Well, this is about as cozy and simple as life can get. We hope you like it here. The real estate is not well developed, but the garden is top-flight.
Your answers indicate that you basically want to just coast through life. You don't want any trouble, and you don't want any special privileges either. That's fine with us. It's entirely possible to live a pleasant life without trouble or strife, and Eden is the perfect spot for it, as long as you don't... well...
Just try to behave better than the previous tenants. Evictions can be rough.
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