11.30.2005
Angel Card Project
In one of my craft groups I have a gentlmen that is involved with a church project called "The Angel Card Project" Every year lots of people come together to spread a little holiday cheer to those that need it the most. They send holiday card to the less fortunate, sick, elderly, lonely, and to those that generally need cheering up. To participate visit his site at: Angel Card Project: Do something nice this year and volunteer.
Mumbling Away
When my daughter got home from work last night she ran out to develop some photos of her trip to Puerto Rico. She must of had 10 rolls but only developed 2 at the moment. She said in the 5 days he took her to all these places. He was at peace being around his family again. Sometimes you have to do just that to make yourself feel hole again. It is just his mom, step Dad, and 2 step brothers here in CT. The rest of his family is in Puerto Rico.
My daughter had a blast and said it was so beautiful down there. I had asked if she had gone in the water and she said yes and she almost drowned. All of a sudden my face was sheet white. I guess the current pulled her under and she couldn't resurface and she started to panic. Her husband and his Uncle realized they couldn't see her and flew into the water and pulled her out. I bet she won't be swimming in there again for awhile.
Anyway, her husband wants to move down there and of course my daughter said she didn't care but he have to find a job since he could speak Spanish and she would have to learn since no one would hire her with out speaking the Language. Reminds me here and no offense to foreigners but I think should be applied here. If you can't speak English you have no business working. Go into some of these McDonald's, Burger King, and KFC and you are trying to tell them what you want and they only know by the #1 meal, #2 meal etc. What's up with that? His Grandmother has an apartment above the garage or somewhere and his Uncle that is a Carpenter said he fix it up for them if they wanted to live down there. Not that I want to see my daughter move that far, I want them to be out of my house and on their own.
Anyway, she had fun and that is what counts and she did say she talked to him a bit but didn't really get deep into their issues as they wanted to have fun. Now, get this. They come home and this jerk is sitting in the car talking away on the phone and she is bringing all the luggage in and she has to be at work in a few hours. Him no. WTF!
My daughter had a blast and said it was so beautiful down there. I had asked if she had gone in the water and she said yes and she almost drowned. All of a sudden my face was sheet white. I guess the current pulled her under and she couldn't resurface and she started to panic. Her husband and his Uncle realized they couldn't see her and flew into the water and pulled her out. I bet she won't be swimming in there again for awhile.
Anyway, her husband wants to move down there and of course my daughter said she didn't care but he have to find a job since he could speak Spanish and she would have to learn since no one would hire her with out speaking the Language. Reminds me here and no offense to foreigners but I think should be applied here. If you can't speak English you have no business working. Go into some of these McDonald's, Burger King, and KFC and you are trying to tell them what you want and they only know by the #1 meal, #2 meal etc. What's up with that? His Grandmother has an apartment above the garage or somewhere and his Uncle that is a Carpenter said he fix it up for them if they wanted to live down there. Not that I want to see my daughter move that far, I want them to be out of my house and on their own.
Anyway, she had fun and that is what counts and she did say she talked to him a bit but didn't really get deep into their issues as they wanted to have fun. Now, get this. They come home and this jerk is sitting in the car talking away on the phone and she is bringing all the luggage in and she has to be at work in a few hours. Him no. WTF!
11.29.2005
Chocolate Math
This will blow your mind! It is called "Chocolate Math"
Don't tell me your age; you probably would tell a falsehood anyway-but the Hershey Man will know!
DON'T CHEAT
1. First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like to have chocolate (more than once but less than 10)
2. Multiply this number by 2 (just to be bold)
3. Add 5
4. Multiply it by 50 -- I'll wait while you get the calculator.
5. If you have already had your birthday this year add 1755.
If you haven't, add 1754.
6. Now subtract the four digit year that you were born.
You should have a three digit number.
The first digit of this was your original number.(i.e., how many times you want to have chocolate each week).
The next two numbers are:
YOUR AGE! (Oh YES, it is!!!!!)
By the way, my daughter did not bring a bird back...too much hassle.
Don't tell me your age; you probably would tell a falsehood anyway-but the Hershey Man will know!
DON'T CHEAT
1. First of all, pick the number of times a week that you would like to have chocolate (more than once but less than 10)
2. Multiply this number by 2 (just to be bold)
3. Add 5
4. Multiply it by 50 -- I'll wait while you get the calculator.
5. If you have already had your birthday this year add 1755.
If you haven't, add 1754.
6. Now subtract the four digit year that you were born.
You should have a three digit number.
The first digit of this was your original number.(i.e., how many times you want to have chocolate each week).
The next two numbers are:
YOUR AGE! (Oh YES, it is!!!!!)
By the way, my daughter did not bring a bird back...too much hassle.
11.28.2005
Daughter
My daughter and her husband went to Puerto Rico last Wednesday to visit his granmother that he hasn't seen in years and introduce my daughter to his family. She called last night to check in. She is having a good time and loves it down there. Weather is warm in the 8Os she says with no humidity. Her main reason of calling is asking me to call the airlines to find out what she needs to do to bring a love bird back home. His Grandmother raises them.
I called the airline and the requirements were just too much as they would have to take the bird to the Vet and then show that the bird is healthy to travel. I told her to forget it. But, being stubborn as she is I bet she will find a way to bring this bird back.
I hope she had the chance to have a heart to heart talk with her husband as he has been a pill lately and needs a good swift kick in the butt.
Now, I am waiting to see if we need to go to JFK and get her today as she will come in at midnight. I hope she can get the person who drove her to the airport to do it. Then, she works tomorrow. She will be so tired. Oh well.
I called the airline and the requirements were just too much as they would have to take the bird to the Vet and then show that the bird is healthy to travel. I told her to forget it. But, being stubborn as she is I bet she will find a way to bring this bird back.
I hope she had the chance to have a heart to heart talk with her husband as he has been a pill lately and needs a good swift kick in the butt.
Now, I am waiting to see if we need to go to JFK and get her today as she will come in at midnight. I hope she can get the person who drove her to the airport to do it. Then, she works tomorrow. She will be so tired. Oh well.
11.27.2005
What is your Elf Name?
Okay kiddies, it's Christmas time for some fun again...
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11.26.2005
Window Shopping
My husband and I decided to go to Bob's Furniture store and we picked out some living room and downstairs furniture that we want. We will make the final decision next week.
This is what we have picked out. I was trying to persuade him to go with this nice green or beige. Nope, the country red is what he wanted. Don't get me wrong I love the color too. I already have hunter green trim in the living room with beige walls in which need to be repainted anyway. So perhaps the red will go with it as it is a country red and not red, red. We also added a few more pieces of furniture; a wing chair with an ottoman. I didn't like the table and end table because they were glass. Now, if I didn't have any dogs that didn't rough house then I would have stuck with the glass tables so I want some wood table instead. Now, lets just hope they don't eat that. LOL!
We then checked out bedroom sets for my son but will let him decide what he wants.
On our way home we stopped at Best Buy since it was their Grand Opening. Just window shopping. He stops at the BIG TV's. Me, I am over by the computer software and digital cameras and then went over to the appliances and looked at stoves, washing machines, dryers, and refrigerators.
Sheesh, I think our eyeball just spent close to $8,000 -- $9,000 in what 3 hours. LOL!
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells oh what fun it is to shop the night away Hey!
Get this, my son and husband want a pool table. While I think it is cool but it takes up too much room. My husband said that every time our son goes to the teen center this is what he does. Oh, and I thought it was to attract the cops up here. LOL
Max made it through the night without a nose bleed thank goodness. Although, I will say that when I let him out before bed he came back in with a slight bloody nose and I quickly put an ice pack on it and it stopped. See, he was fine all day going in and out but once the temperature dropped his nose started bleeding. This is why I was saying before it has to do with the coldness outside. You know how when you go outside and if it is cold the hairs in your nose get frozen? Well, I think this is like what is happening to him. The dog is 5 years old our age but in dog age is 35.
Last night I had to get my son in which he met up with me at the end of the road at the gas station. He was with 6 other guys. I had gone into the store and two of the cashiers know me. They were telling me that my son and his friends came in and one of them was really rude and called one of them a Bitch. I asked if it was my son. They were quick to say no and that every time he comes in he is the quiet one and would just laugh. Of course I said sounds like him as he is like me. I would be the one that would laugh when I was younger and yet I would be the one that got in trouble for laughing. Anyway, after our conversation I had gone outside where all the boys were and gave them a speech about RESPECTING. Told them when I was their age regardless if I agreed with my parents or my elders I respected them and I strongly suggested them to follow that rule. I told that rule was taught to me in church. I said honor thy parents and respect thy elders as I also said that I was almost 50 years old and I still respect my Mother even if I didn't agree with her. It is just a Cardinal rule that I follow. I told them that people will respect them if they are respecting others and they won't get kicked out of places. I wondered if they walked way saying that I was a bitch? Probably.
I am so confused with the fact Thursday being a holiday and today is Saturday and I thought it was Sunday. This old age crap is getting worse. LOL!
11.25.2005
My Max
I am really scared for my Max, the Yellow Lab/Golden. I had turned in for bed and decided to watch the new movie bewitched and all of a sudden Max had a really bad bloody nose again. So, my husband and I are cleaning up the massive blood all over the place. We put cold water up against his nose and the bleeding stopped.
Finally the movie was over and I went to sleep. Boon, the younger dog go up and was by the door. I sensed she knew there was something wrong and she was right. She could smell Max bleeding again. I was freaking out at 3:30 in the morning with all this blood. We finally got it to stop. It would even get worse when he shook his head making blood go every where.
I got up around 6:30 and once again cleaning the dog up again. I had to go back to sleep. I am just getting up and having coffee now and need to jump into the shower and then will call the Vet since I had put him in the cage in which forces him to lay down so he won't bleed.
I am really, really scared to take him to the Vet. Last time I went was last year around Christmas when King got hit by a car. And, then the other time was to put my Katie down. I am afraid of what they are going to tell me about Max. Hubby asked if I could do this alone. Ah, NO! First, what if he starts bleeding again and what if they tell me something really bad and I won't be able to handle it like when they told me Katie had cancer. Nope, not going through it alone.
I am hoping it is dry air. And, no, we do not have our heat on and we do not have forced air heat. We have been using the fireplace. It seems that every time I let Max out and he comes back in his nose starts to bleed.
I called the Vet...they are off today. I will continue to watch him and so far he is okay. If it keeps up I will put in a emergency call.
A friend of mine said he could have nose mites or that his allergies are dripping down his nasal cavity. Could be.
As some of you know I also blog over Blogster. Seems that Blogster finally made their change over. However, at first it was a little difficult to navigate around like here it was at first. They censor your comments to make sure you do not swear and if you do they put ### in it. Many people over there are really upset over the Freedom Of Speech. While I agree with them on that. Now, some were testing the water in comments and all of a sudden they got booted with out warning. I really don't think that was fair. They could have this 3 warning notice out. But this didn't seem like the case. So, a few of my friends that already blog here on blogspot have been booted over there.
I suppose if this keeps up the new owners will loose a lot of people and the whole darn blogsite will end up coming over here.
It is pitiful.
11.24.2005
Snow
I had crawled to bed around 11:00 and watched my usual show every night - MASH and set the timer on the TV so that it goes off automatically in case I fall a sleep.
I woke up around 6:00 to let the dogs out. To my surprise we had about 3 inches of snow. Now, I love snow and all but I think this came like a month too early.
I think I did read here online in the Farmer's Almanac that we would possibly get a white Thanksgiving. I am just curious how many people are swearing right now because they have to travel today. Probably not far but far enough in the snow and probably don't have their snow tires on yet. I think most people put them on around Thanksgiving. Well, people your a little too late! LOL!
Something weird happened last night as I was preparing for bed. I had looked at my Golden Retriever and he was rubbing his nose with his paw. At first, I thought his paw was bleeding but I looked closer and he had a bloody nose. Is it possible that a dog's nose becomes so dry like ours does and bleeds? This is what I am thinking. I was almost afraid to go to sleep fearing that when I woke up the dog would be dead. That wouldn't have been good loosing another animal on a holiday like last year I lost my cat on Christmas Day.
11.23.2005
The Pregnant Turkey...
I had recieved this story in one of my Yahoo groups and thought it was rather funny and wanted to share a cute Thanksgiving story with you.
One year at Thanksgiving my Mom went to my sister's house for the traditional feast. Knowing how gullible my sister is, my mom decided to play a trick. She told my sister that she needed something from the store.
When my sister left, my mom took the turkey out of the oven, removed the stuffing, stuffed a Cornish hen inside the turkey, and re-stuffed the turkey. She then placed the bird(s) back in the oven.
When it was time for dinner, my sister pulled the turkey out of the oven and proceeded to remove the stuffing when her serving spoon hit something, she reached in and pulled out the little bird. With a total shock on her face, my Mother exclaimed, "Patricia, you've cooked a pregnant bird!" At the reality of this horrifying news, my sister started to cry. It took the family two hours to convince her that turkeys lay eggs!
One year at Thanksgiving my Mom went to my sister's house for the traditional feast. Knowing how gullible my sister is, my mom decided to play a trick. She told my sister that she needed something from the store.
When my sister left, my mom took the turkey out of the oven, removed the stuffing, stuffed a Cornish hen inside the turkey, and re-stuffed the turkey. She then placed the bird(s) back in the oven.
When it was time for dinner, my sister pulled the turkey out of the oven and proceeded to remove the stuffing when her serving spoon hit something, she reached in and pulled out the little bird. With a total shock on her face, my Mother exclaimed, "Patricia, you've cooked a pregnant bird!" At the reality of this horrifying news, my sister started to cry. It took the family two hours to convince her that turkeys lay eggs!
Happy Thanksgiving
As the year is coming to an end it will be Thanksgiving tomorrow. I have several pies to make today and some appetizer as well. It will only be my husband, son and I this year. My daughter decided not to cancel her trip to Puerto Rico. Even though my husband and I really wish her not to go since her marriage is on the war path but hopefully with the time alone down there she can whack some sense into this husband of hers. Highly doubtful but worth a try. Happy Thanksgiving to you all and try not to over stuff yourself.In the mean time let us all think about what we are thankful for. I shall go first. Despite the fact that this has been a rough year for me I am thankful that I didn't end up in the funny farm. Wellbutrin came to my rescue.
I am thankful my husband likes the new company that he is working for after 8 years of complaining of the other company he made a switch.
I am thankful that I have two pain in the butt kids that I love dearly and they are healthy. I am still working on that attitude adjustment on my daughter. My son is so mellow and I am thankful that he has calmed down after years of dealing with an ADHD child. Funny how you loose one insanity only to gain another type of insanity.
I am thankful that I have a roof over my head, my belly full, and a few clothes on my back. I simple do not gripe about what I want or think what I need and appreciate what I have in front of me and that is my family and friends.
Most of all, I am thankful for our Troops. Being overseas is rough on our men and woman and they are doing a hell of a good job. They have more guts than I will ever have. I pray for their safety and wish they come home to their family soon.
Happy Thanksgiving!
For some little fun...
For some little fun...
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11.22.2005
Cat Litter Cake Recipe
CAKE INGREDIENTS
1 box spice or German chocolate cake mix
1 box of white cake mix
1 package white sandwich cookies
1 large package vanilla instant pudding mix
A few drops green food coloring
12 small Tootsie Rolls or equivalent
SERVING "DISHES AND UTENSILS"
1 NEW cat-litter box
1 NEW cat-litter box liner
1 NEW pooper scooper
Prepare and bake cake mixes, according to directions, in any size pan. Prepare pudding and chill. Crumble cookies in small batches in blender or food processor. Add a few drops of green food coloring to 1 cup of cookie crumbs.
Mix with a fork or shake in a jar. Set aside. When cakes are at room temperature, crumble them into a large bowl. Toss with half of the remaining cookie crumbs and enough pudding to make the mixture moist but not soggy. Place liner in litter box and pour in mixture.
Unwrap 3 Tootsie Rolls and heat in a microwave until soft and pliable. Shape the blunt ends into slightly curved points. Repeat with three more rolls. Bury the rolls decoratively in the cake mixture. Sprinkle remaining white cookie crumbs over the mixture, then scatter green crumbs lightly over top.
Heat 5 more Tootsie Rolls until almost melted. Scrape them on top of the cake and sprinkle with crumbs from the litter box. Heat the remaining Tootsie Roll until pliable and hang it over the edge of the box. Place box on a sheet of newspaper and serve with scooper.
1 box spice or German chocolate cake mix
1 box of white cake mix
1 package white sandwich cookies
1 large package vanilla instant pudding mix
A few drops green food coloring
12 small Tootsie Rolls or equivalent
SERVING "DISHES AND UTENSILS"
1 NEW cat-litter box
1 NEW cat-litter box liner
1 NEW pooper scooper
Prepare and bake cake mixes, according to directions, in any size pan. Prepare pudding and chill. Crumble cookies in small batches in blender or food processor. Add a few drops of green food coloring to 1 cup of cookie crumbs.
Mix with a fork or shake in a jar. Set aside. When cakes are at room temperature, crumble them into a large bowl. Toss with half of the remaining cookie crumbs and enough pudding to make the mixture moist but not soggy. Place liner in litter box and pour in mixture.
Unwrap 3 Tootsie Rolls and heat in a microwave until soft and pliable. Shape the blunt ends into slightly curved points. Repeat with three more rolls. Bury the rolls decoratively in the cake mixture. Sprinkle remaining white cookie crumbs over the mixture, then scatter green crumbs lightly over top.
Heat 5 more Tootsie Rolls until almost melted. Scrape them on top of the cake and sprinkle with crumbs from the litter box. Heat the remaining Tootsie Roll until pliable and hang it over the edge of the box. Place box on a sheet of newspaper and serve with scooper.
What is Your Life Rated?
I took this from Ruben. I had expected my life to be rated R but I guess I am not as bad as I thought I was. That's nice I suppose.
My life is rated NC-17.
What is your life rated?
My life is rated NC-17.
What is your life rated?
Here Kitty Kitty
A good friend sent this to me today and I wanted to share with you.
YOU HAVE GOT TO PET THIS CAT!!!!
Cool Black Cat with Green Eyes -- go to this site (link below) to see something awesome! I have no clue how they got this to work. There are somee great code writers out there! If you tease her with the mouse pointer on her chest or stomach, she will purr. I got her to meow also, by rubbing her forehead with the pointer. If you make a slow circle around her body, (counter-clockwise) not only will her head and eyes follow your pointer, but toward the top, her paw will go up! And when in front of her paws at the bottom, her foot comes out like she wants to play with your mouse pointer. (Don't hold the mouse down, just move it.) Enjoy!
Kitty Kat!
YOU HAVE GOT TO PET THIS CAT!!!!
Cool Black Cat with Green Eyes -- go to this site (link below) to see something awesome! I have no clue how they got this to work. There are somee great code writers out there! If you tease her with the mouse pointer on her chest or stomach, she will purr. I got her to meow also, by rubbing her forehead with the pointer. If you make a slow circle around her body, (counter-clockwise) not only will her head and eyes follow your pointer, but toward the top, her paw will go up! And when in front of her paws at the bottom, her foot comes out like she wants to play with your mouse pointer. (Don't hold the mouse down, just move it.) Enjoy!
Kitty Kat!
Closing Day
Well, finally the big day came and it is the closing of the loan. The Fed Ex guy came to deliver the documents that we need to sign. Now, to get a notary here and watch us do the signing.
I got a phone call last night from some company out in Texas asking me when is a good time for the person to come and notarize our documents etc. I told her that all this stuff has to be done by 5:00 our time. She said okay and would call back. Hum, here it is 11:47 my time and the girl never called me back. So, my loan Officer called me this morning to see if everything was set. Nope, I told him and told him about the phone call. You could hear it in his voice like "Can't anybody do their job?" He told me he will find out what the story is. I think he forgot there is a time difference here. So, it is about 9:00 in Texas.
I just want this over with. I got other things to do but wait around here. I don't even have a turkey for Thanksgiving and I will be dam if I am going to eat Dog Food! Well, I could be thankful that it is still food. Right? Every Thanksgiving we let our dogs have a meal too. Okay, I know I am nuts but hey, they are part of the family too and have lots to be thankful too. Like doggie bones, a good master, a nice home, etc.
I got a phone call last night from some company out in Texas asking me when is a good time for the person to come and notarize our documents etc. I told her that all this stuff has to be done by 5:00 our time. She said okay and would call back. Hum, here it is 11:47 my time and the girl never called me back. So, my loan Officer called me this morning to see if everything was set. Nope, I told him and told him about the phone call. You could hear it in his voice like "Can't anybody do their job?" He told me he will find out what the story is. I think he forgot there is a time difference here. So, it is about 9:00 in Texas.
I just want this over with. I got other things to do but wait around here. I don't even have a turkey for Thanksgiving and I will be dam if I am going to eat Dog Food! Well, I could be thankful that it is still food. Right? Every Thanksgiving we let our dogs have a meal too. Okay, I know I am nuts but hey, they are part of the family too and have lots to be thankful too. Like doggie bones, a good master, a nice home, etc.
11.21.2005
TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS ~ WOMAN'S VIEW
Men, take note: If it weren't for us woman there be no Christmas or any other special occasions.
T'was the night before Christmas and all through the kitchen;
I was cooking, baking,moaning and complaining.
I've been here for hours; I can't stop to rest.
This rooms a disaster, just look at this mess!
Tomorrow I've got thirty people to feed.
They expect all the trimmings. Who cares what I need!
My feet are both blistered; I've got cramps in my legs.
The cat just knocked over a bowl full of eggs.
There's a knock at the door and the telephones ringing
Frosting drips on the counter as the microwaves dinging.
Two pies in the oven, desserts almost done;
My cookbook is soiled with butter and crumbs.
I've had all I can stand, I can't take anymore;
Then in walks my husband, spilling rum on the floor.
He weaves and he wobbles, his balance unsteady;
Then grins as he chuckles "The eggnog is ready!"
He looks all around and with total regret,
Says "What's taking so long, aren't you through in here yet?"
As quick as a flash I snapped;
Yelling and screaming; so angry that words can't describe!
He flees from the room in fear of what might come out of my mouth next!
And screams "MY GOD WOMAN, YOU'RE GOING INSANE!!"
Now what was I doing, and what is that smell?
Oh darn, it's the pies!! They're all burned when I was busy giving him a good yell!
I hate to admit when I make a mistake,
But I put them on BROIL instead of on BAKE.
What else can go wrong? Is there still more ahead??
If this is good living, I'd rather do without.
Lord, don't get me wrong; I love holidays;
It just leaves me exhausted, all shaky and dazed.
But I promise you one thing, if I live till next year,
You won't find me pulling my hair out in here.
I'll hire a maid, a cook, and a waiter;
And if that doesn't work,
I'LL HAVE IT ALL CATERED!!!
T'was the night before Christmas and all through the kitchen;
I was cooking, baking,moaning and complaining.
I've been here for hours; I can't stop to rest.
This rooms a disaster, just look at this mess!
Tomorrow I've got thirty people to feed.
They expect all the trimmings. Who cares what I need!
My feet are both blistered; I've got cramps in my legs.
The cat just knocked over a bowl full of eggs.
There's a knock at the door and the telephones ringing
Frosting drips on the counter as the microwaves dinging.
Two pies in the oven, desserts almost done;
My cookbook is soiled with butter and crumbs.
I've had all I can stand, I can't take anymore;
Then in walks my husband, spilling rum on the floor.
He weaves and he wobbles, his balance unsteady;
Then grins as he chuckles "The eggnog is ready!"
He looks all around and with total regret,
Says "What's taking so long, aren't you through in here yet?"
As quick as a flash I snapped;
Yelling and screaming; so angry that words can't describe!
He flees from the room in fear of what might come out of my mouth next!
And screams "MY GOD WOMAN, YOU'RE GOING INSANE!!"
Now what was I doing, and what is that smell?
Oh darn, it's the pies!! They're all burned when I was busy giving him a good yell!
I hate to admit when I make a mistake,
But I put them on BROIL instead of on BAKE.
What else can go wrong? Is there still more ahead??
If this is good living, I'd rather do without.
Lord, don't get me wrong; I love holidays;
It just leaves me exhausted, all shaky and dazed.
But I promise you one thing, if I live till next year,
You won't find me pulling my hair out in here.
I'll hire a maid, a cook, and a waiter;
And if that doesn't work,
I'LL HAVE IT ALL CATERED!!!
11.20.2005
Christmas Game
Okay Kid's it is triva time and it is about Christmas. Let's see how much you know. Take out a piece of paper, then give your answers in the comment box.
1. Not Counting Rudolph, how many reindeer pull Santa's sleigh?
6
7
8
l0
12
2. What color is Santa's belt?
Red
White
Black
Gold
Santa doesn't wear a belt
3.What were Frosty the Snoman's last words?
I hate you, Mr. Sun
I 'm melting!!!
I'll be back someday
It's too darn hot!!!
What's happening?
4. What Christmas song contains the line: "Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation"?
Silent Night
O Come, All Ye Faithful
The First Noel
Joy to the World
Deck the Halls
5. What day of the year is usually the busiest shopping day?
The day after Thanksgiving
The last Sunday before Christmas
The day before Christmas
Christmas day
The day after Christmas
6. In "A Charlie Brown Christmas", who builds a gray snowman?
Charlie Brown
Lucy
Linus
Pigpen
Snoopy
7. How many "drummers drumming" did my true love give to me?
Eight
Nine
Ten
Eleven
Twelve
8. What did the Grinch use to pull his sleigh?
One sickly reindeer
His dog
Rats
Giant snails
Eight of the Whos from Whoville
9. What do they call their Christmas gift bringer in Chile?
Senor Santo
El Claus
Old Man Christmas (but in their native language)
They don't have Christmas in Chile
10. In "A Christmas Carol", what song does the caroler sing outside Scrooge's office?
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Silent Night
O Come All Ye Faithful
The First Noel
Joy to the World
11. What state has a city named "Santa Claus"?
Alaska
Colorado
Indiana
Lousiana
Maine
Bunch of Crap
Do you believe it. Thanksgiving is almost here. I still have a few things that I need to get for that day. All this preparation and you sit down and eat for what? Fifteen (15) lousy minutes and you are so stuffed you can't move other than to the nearest recliner or couch in which by the way isn't the greatest thing to do after eating. They say to move around. I have learned over the years not to stuff my face any more. I just don't like that full feeling that I can't move. Did you know, that a lot of people end up in the emergency room on Thanksgiving. Some feel like they are having a heart attack after stuffing their faces and others actually have heart attacks. After reading that I am just going to eat like a pig. Oh, you do know that pigs actually do not eat that much. So, if someone ever calls you a pig...Thank them. LOL! Now, I use to say I eat like a bird because it seems they eat so little. Wrong, take a look at them sometime. They are always eating. And, they eat more than a pig. So, stop being a bird okay! I know I haven't been blogging much. Either I am not feeling well, having an anxiety attack or I am just plainly tired all the time. What gives? Plus I am so bored out of my mind lately. And, yes, boredom can tire you out. I needed that fresh air today. Had to run to the store for just a few things. I had the windows wide open and letting the cold, fresh air, blow through me. It was refreshing.
So, I get home and steam is pouring out of my husbands ears. I tell you, there isn't a dull moment in this house. So, I put the bags down to listen to my husband have this cow about our son-in-law. We have 4 dogs and 3 being Pitt Bulls. The rule in the house is that they can't run around the yard if there are people out side. Simple rule. You just never know and I am not going to loose my house because of my son-in-laws stupidity. He is really good with the dogs but this isn't the point here. My daughter is hanging out the window telling her husband that there are people out side and get them in. He brings them in and starts going off on my husband for being so up tight about the dogs and told him he was being immature. That really pissed my husband the hell off. And, so the two get into this fight and he plainly told him to get the hell out of the house. Then, our daughter yells at her father because she is afraid he will leave her. I am thinking here as he is telling me this. Hello, don't you want to leave the asshole anyway because he has no respect for you or this family and he dam cheats on you and doesn't come home half of the time and you are worried about him leaving you when you should have left him in the first place. What is wrong with this picture? She never defends us on rules in the house. She could have said to her husband that as long as we lived here that they should follow the rules regardless how old they were and it isn't his call to tell us what the hell we should be doing in our own house. Who the hell does he think he is?
I am telling you, since I was old enough to learn some simple rules like HAVE RESPECT FOR YOUR PARENTS AND ELDERS you darn well do it. I don't care that I am nearly 50 years old I am still my mother's child and still follow that rule. I do not talk back to my mother even though there have been a million and one times that I wanted to send her to the MOON! The thing is, it is called RESPECT! These dam kids do not!
Okay, I think I said a mouthful here.
11.18.2005
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As I said before that I haven't feeling to well. Yesterday takes the cake. We all know a woman's job keeps going no matter what. Even when she isn't feeling well. Who else is going to to the work. Well, I had done some cleaning yesterday. I didn't do much just cleaned the bathroom. I have white tiles and it gets rather dirty easily. I use those Magic Erasers and they sure clean everything. Well, I ran out of them and use a normal sponge with some cleaner. After I had finished I was having such a Anxiety attack that I was in tears. I begged my son not to go out until I felt better. If anyone has them you know what I am feeling. Finally, after about an hour and half it goes away and it has left me totally exhausted.
My son had brought up something to me about my anxiety attacks. He said every time you clean you get one. Now, I am thinking why is that? He is somewhat right. I am wondering if when I use a cleaning chemical it triggers an attack for some unknown reason. When I clean I usually do not use cleaning products and just use a sponge and wipe down everything because of allergy purpose. The sponge collects the dust and also I don't have to inhale any cleaning chemicals around the house. I did use a floor cleaner and I have actually changed the cleaner. Well, it is basically the same stuff but has a lemon sent to it.
I still felt a little edgy today. I am wondering if the Wellbutrin dosage of 150 mg isn't working any longer and I need to up the dosage? Well, I will finish what I have and ask the Doctor. Ugh, I hate this getting older crap. If it isn't one thing, it's another thing and it goes on and on. Like fixing one thing while something else breaks down.
LET'S STOP THE INSANITY PLEASE!
My son had brought up something to me about my anxiety attacks. He said every time you clean you get one. Now, I am thinking why is that? He is somewhat right. I am wondering if when I use a cleaning chemical it triggers an attack for some unknown reason. When I clean I usually do not use cleaning products and just use a sponge and wipe down everything because of allergy purpose. The sponge collects the dust and also I don't have to inhale any cleaning chemicals around the house. I did use a floor cleaner and I have actually changed the cleaner. Well, it is basically the same stuff but has a lemon sent to it.
I still felt a little edgy today. I am wondering if the Wellbutrin dosage of 150 mg isn't working any longer and I need to up the dosage? Well, I will finish what I have and ask the Doctor. Ugh, I hate this getting older crap. If it isn't one thing, it's another thing and it goes on and on. Like fixing one thing while something else breaks down.
LET'S STOP THE INSANITY PLEASE!
11.17.2005
Turkey Place Cards
Need some Turkey Place Cards for your table?
Two different kinds here. Print out on cardstock.
Pay It Forward...
He almost didn't see the old lady, stranded on the side of the road, but even in the dim light of day, he could see she needed help. So he pulled up in front of her Mercedes and got out. His Pontiac was still sputtering when he approached her.
Even with the smile on his face, she was worried. No one had stopped to help for the last hour or so .. was he going to hurt her? He didn't look safe; he looked poor and hungry.
He could see that she was frightened, standing out there in the cold. He knew how she felt. It was that chill which only fear can put in you. He said, "I'm here to help you, ma'am. Why don't you wait in the car where it's warm? By the way, my name is Bryan Anderson."
Well, all she had was a flat tire, but for an old lady, that was bad enough. Bryan crawled under the car looking for a place to put the jack, skinning his knuckles a time or two. Soon he was able to change the tire. But he had to get dirty and his hands hurt.
As he was tightening up the lug nuts, she rolled down the window and began to talk to him. She told him that she was from St. Louis and was only just passing through. She couldn't thank him enough for coming to her aid. Bryan just smiled as he closed her trunk. The lady asked how much she owed him. Any amount would have been all right with her. She already imagined all the awful things that could have happened had he not stopped. Bryan never thought twice about being paid.
This was not a job to him. This was helping someone in need, and God knows there were plenty who had given him a hand in the past. He had lived his whole life that way, and it never occurred to him to act any other way. He told her that if she really wanted to pay him back, the next time she saw someone who needed help, she could give that person the assistance they needed, and Bryan added, "And think of me."
He waited until she started her car and droveoff. It had been a cold and depressing day, but he felt good as he headed for home, disappearing into the twilight.
A few miles down the road the lady saw a small cafe. She went in to grab a bite to eat, and take the chill off before she made the last leg of her trip home. It was a dingy looking restaurant. Outside were two old gas pumps. The whole scene was unfamiliar to her. The waitress came over and brought a clean towel to wipe her wet hair. She had a sweet smile, one that even being on her feet for the whole day couldn't erase. The lady noticed the waitress was nearly eight months pregnant, but she never let the strain and aches change her attitude. The old lady wondered how someone who had so little could be so giving to a stranger. Then she remembered Bryan.
After the lady finished her meal, she paid with a hundred dollar bill. The waitress quickly went to get change for her hundred dollar bill, but the old lady had slipped right out the door. She was gone by the time the waitress came back. The waitress wondered where the lady could be. Then she noticed something written on the napkin. There were tears in her eyes when she read what the lady wrote: "You don't owe me anything. I have been there too. Somebody once helped me out, the way I'm helping you. If you really want to pay me back, here is what you do: Do not let this chain of love end with you." Under the napkin were four more $100 bills.
Well, there were tables to clear, sugar bowls to fill, and people to serve, but the waitress made it through another day. That night when she got home from work and climbed into bed, she was thinking about the money and what the lady had written. How could the lady have known how much she and her husband needed it? With the baby due next month, it was going to be hard..
She knew how worried her husband was, and as he lay sleeping next to her, she gave him a soft kiss and whispered soft and low, "Everything's gonna be all right. I love you, Bryan Anderson."
There is an old saying "What goes around, comes around." And it does.. Today, I sent you this story, and I'm asking you to pass it on .. Let this light shine.
Good friends and family are like stars....You don't always see them, but know they are always there.
Even with the smile on his face, she was worried. No one had stopped to help for the last hour or so .. was he going to hurt her? He didn't look safe; he looked poor and hungry.
He could see that she was frightened, standing out there in the cold. He knew how she felt. It was that chill which only fear can put in you. He said, "I'm here to help you, ma'am. Why don't you wait in the car where it's warm? By the way, my name is Bryan Anderson."
Well, all she had was a flat tire, but for an old lady, that was bad enough. Bryan crawled under the car looking for a place to put the jack, skinning his knuckles a time or two. Soon he was able to change the tire. But he had to get dirty and his hands hurt.
As he was tightening up the lug nuts, she rolled down the window and began to talk to him. She told him that she was from St. Louis and was only just passing through. She couldn't thank him enough for coming to her aid. Bryan just smiled as he closed her trunk. The lady asked how much she owed him. Any amount would have been all right with her. She already imagined all the awful things that could have happened had he not stopped. Bryan never thought twice about being paid.
This was not a job to him. This was helping someone in need, and God knows there were plenty who had given him a hand in the past. He had lived his whole life that way, and it never occurred to him to act any other way. He told her that if she really wanted to pay him back, the next time she saw someone who needed help, she could give that person the assistance they needed, and Bryan added, "And think of me."
He waited until she started her car and droveoff. It had been a cold and depressing day, but he felt good as he headed for home, disappearing into the twilight.
A few miles down the road the lady saw a small cafe. She went in to grab a bite to eat, and take the chill off before she made the last leg of her trip home. It was a dingy looking restaurant. Outside were two old gas pumps. The whole scene was unfamiliar to her. The waitress came over and brought a clean towel to wipe her wet hair. She had a sweet smile, one that even being on her feet for the whole day couldn't erase. The lady noticed the waitress was nearly eight months pregnant, but she never let the strain and aches change her attitude. The old lady wondered how someone who had so little could be so giving to a stranger. Then she remembered Bryan.
After the lady finished her meal, she paid with a hundred dollar bill. The waitress quickly went to get change for her hundred dollar bill, but the old lady had slipped right out the door. She was gone by the time the waitress came back. The waitress wondered where the lady could be. Then she noticed something written on the napkin. There were tears in her eyes when she read what the lady wrote: "You don't owe me anything. I have been there too. Somebody once helped me out, the way I'm helping you. If you really want to pay me back, here is what you do: Do not let this chain of love end with you." Under the napkin were four more $100 bills.
Well, there were tables to clear, sugar bowls to fill, and people to serve, but the waitress made it through another day. That night when she got home from work and climbed into bed, she was thinking about the money and what the lady had written. How could the lady have known how much she and her husband needed it? With the baby due next month, it was going to be hard..
She knew how worried her husband was, and as he lay sleeping next to her, she gave him a soft kiss and whispered soft and low, "Everything's gonna be all right. I love you, Bryan Anderson."
There is an old saying "What goes around, comes around." And it does.. Today, I sent you this story, and I'm asking you to pass it on .. Let this light shine.
Good friends and family are like stars....You don't always see them, but know they are always there.
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