#tiwsofbbmcamf

You all know I hate shopping. Any kind of shopping. Thursday is my normal grocery shopping day. Today I ended up at 3 different grocery stores in order to clear my list. Ridiculous. The only saving grace is that I planned the trips in such a way that my last store would be the one with the Starbucks inside. As much as I hate shopping I do so love my coffee. But you knew that also, too.

Are you still awake? Gawd this is boring, isn't it? Ok. Moving on to the meat of the story.

On my way from store 2 to store 3 {they happen to be within walking distance of each other} I round a corner and am almost run over by a man pushing a shopping cart. He wasn't looking where he was going but rather where he had been. Seriously man, eyes front. Thanks. As I moved aside to avoid being run over he did put his eyes front. And then he looked me up and down {yes. Up and Down} and then he said - *mmmm. What a buffet*. How does one respond to something like that? I just stayed my course and answered him in my head.

*ummm. thanks? i think.*

So tell me. When was the last time YOU were looked up and down and called a buffet? Or anything close to that scenario. Or when was the last time you called someone a buffet?





#things I won't say on fb because my children are my friends

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We woke to a very sunny day which has since turned to less sunny with a fair amount of breeze which I am guessing will turn to wind.


QOTD:
At what point in the day does one determine if March has come in like a lion or a lamb?

What if there is no tomorrow?

There wasn't one today.

So guys, we have a Cold News for you as today on Groundhog day, two groundhogs have predicted that we’ll have to wait 6 more weeks to enjoy spring. Milltown Mel is the groundhog of New Jersey who predicted a cold weather in front of 200 spectators. Similar prediction is made from his brother Punxsutawney, Pa from South. Punxsutawney Phil told in the ear of his master that you people will have to face winter season for 6 weeks more. However, Staten Island Chuck did not see his shadow and his predictions are showing that spring will come in next two weeks. So, on which groundhog you believe? {source}

QOTD:
2/3 of the groundhogs predict 6 more weeks of winter. Do you believe the 2 or the 1?

p.s.Is it just me or was that a most horribly written article? Do they not proofread wherever it is they work?

2.01.10

QOTD:
What would you like to say to February 2010?

Order.

QOTD:
Where do you fit in?

On My Mind.

Football. {No, seriously. ;-) }  That is what is on my mind right now.  My 'devil's tanked yesterday. Rudy's Badgers won their grudge match and retained possession of Paul Bunyan's Axe, so there is that at least.  I am hoping that my Fantasy Football team gets a win today but not holding my breath on that one.  {I did win my match-up last week though!} Later my Cowboy's play the Broncos.  {Dallas is supposed to win by 3 but we shall see about that.}   

So. That is what is on my mind. {I know. Shocker, huh?}                                         

My big question is:  
What is on YOUR mind today?  

QOTD.

QOTD:
When there is bubble wrap within reach what do you do?

Monday, Monday.

QOTD:
How is Monday, Monday treating you?

The Big Race.

For as far back as I can recall the Indy was the race to watch. I knew this because it is one of two sporting events that my Momma ever watched. {Tennis being the other} I believe that when she was a young girl her father was either involved with some type of car racing or was a race fanatic. She never truly elaborated and I never pushed for information as I got older. {Her father left her mother and the 4 girls when my momma was 14 and she truly never got over the pain.} I just knew that if the Indy was being raced it was on our TV and Momma was front and center.

As I got older and moved away I would often phone her at commercials to see if she was enjoying and listen to her discuss what had been seen thus far. I miss that.

This morning my TV is set, as it should be, to the race. I feel a bit melancholic as I watch. The memories are sweet. I guess that is what counts.

QOTD:
Are you watching? {Did you watch?}

QOTD.

If you were writing a story what would it be about? Who would be the main character? Where would your story be set? What else can you tell us about your story? {Not to worry, I am not trying to steal your book ideas. tee hee}

QOTD.

QOTD:
Other than perhaps Monday, what do you think is the root of all evil?

p.s.
According to a message on my blogger publishing page Blogger will be unavailable Monday (5/11) at 2:00AM PDT for about 10 minutes for maintenance. Hopefully it will actually be just the 10 minutes and not turn into a longer outage.

Rolled.

I rolled the dice
2009-05-09 16:00:49 UTC

QOTD:

What did you get when you rolled the dice? What time was it when you rolled? {click the dice to take your roll}

May the Fourth be with you.

Happy Monday!

QOTD:
Which Star Wars movie is your favorite?

QOTD.

Is it better to be Nice or to be Fair?

Awkward Shots.

I found these {see photo below} in my backyard today. If you were my neighbors you might have been thinking I had lost my mine if you had seen me. When I find something photo-worthy I have no problem getting right up close and personal with whatever it is I have found. So there I was down on hands and knees {No comments from the peanut gallery} in very awkward positions, contorting myself to get the perfect shot. I don't think I did half bad.

{click it to big it}

QOTD:
What have you done recently that might have your neighbors wondering WTF you are doing and why?

Snappo!

QOTD:
When was the last time you got locked out of your house or car?

Days.

75 to be exact. Today is the 75th day of 2009. My year thus far has been okay. Nothing spectacular but I don't have a problem with a quiet life.

Rudy and I continue to enjoy our relationship and look forward to the day when we will be together for good. The ring discussion continues and I will be sure to let him know when I have convinced myself that it doesn't matter what his zip code is when he asks. I honestly never thought I would find a relationship that is so easy and so satisfying. I thank the Lord daily for bringing Rudy into my life and the lives of my children.

I have been sick twice, the kid more times than I can count and two weeks of sick cats is about all I can take. Thankfully we are all just about well at the same time now and with warmer days coming about more often I hope we can stay that way.

The kid and I made our first snowman with snow he brought down from the mountains. He and I had his first real snowball fight as well that afternoon. What fun that kid is.

We have been in awe of the wildlife and plant life we continue to see from our windows and in our yard. We are less than amused by the gophers we seem to have bought with the property but still quite intrigued by them and the quest to remove them. Who knew that moving less than an hour away would give us such wonderful surprises? Certainly not us.

I had words with my sister as she attempted to repossess something that wasn't hers to begin with nor was it part of my Momma's estate. I made sure she understood that I am not mad {as she believes I am} but rather I am just not returning something that was given to me by Momma over 12 years ago. I am just not. She will come around eventually. She always does. Until then I am not losing any sleep over it all.

The kid took his NREMT and is now also licensed to be an EMT within our county. He is working on his Ambulance Driver license so he can get out there and do what he is trained to do. He also spends weekends volunteering at his favorite Vollie Fire Station in the desert and enjoys it very much. This past weekend he saw fire. HUGE deal! LOL! Gotta love that kid.

The marrieds are doing well and are looking forward to the son-in-law finishing up and graduating in June. Then they will move about 3 hours my way and will be so much closer for visits. We can't wait and have many plans to spend as much time together as our lives will permit.

Last month Rudy visited and he and I took a weekend trip to Arizona to visit his parents. It was a meet the parents and extended family type people weekend and I had a great time. His parents are very cute together. I have been mother approved. YaY! They showed me some of their favorite places to go while we were there. We visited an Art Studio, a gorgeous Mission and a pizza joint with an amazing organ setup. Too bad the guy playing the organ didn't enjoy his job. That made me sad for him. Our weekend was over all too soon and I hope to be able to spend a few more days together next year than we did this year.

During our trip to AZ Rudy introduced me to The News From Lake Wobegon. I am hooked. It is quite funny and you should check it out. You can get the podcast for free on iTunes.

All things considered I would have to say that thus far 2009 has treated me very well and I feel very blessed. That is all the news that is fit to print {or that I can come up with on half a cup of coffee anyways} from Shenanigan Manor, where all the women are strong, all the men are good looking, and all the children are above average. {tee hee}

QOTD:
How has 2009 treated you thus far, 75 days into the year?

Tired Thursday.

I spent wordless Wednesday baking and cleaning up from baking so that I could send a care package of goodies to Rudy in time for St. Patrick's Day. I think the baked goods turned out fairly well and are pleasing to the eye.

QOTD:
What kept you busy on Wordless Wednesday? Don't you wish you were on my care package send list?

Do Not Burn.

I came across this photo today and it made me laugh. Not because of the burnt dinner but rather because my first beer was a Schlitz. I am not gonna say how old I was but I was far from legal. I wasn't cooking at the time either. Still brings a smile to my face as I close my eyes and am taken back.

I haven't a clue what my first legal beer was. It was probably a Michelob because that is what my X thought was good beer at the time. Today my beers of choice are Bass Pale Ale and Red Stripe. If you were to open my fridge today that is what you would find along with Rudy's Guinness.

For the record, I can't remember the last time I actually burned dinner. I try to keep a close eye on things when I am cooking or baking. I can, however, recall the last time I burned myself while baking. Last month as I was baking chocolate chip cookies for my men and trying to watch LOST at the same time. I was probably drinking too, but not Schlitz. I burned the fingers on one hand after grabbing the pan I was dropping. Sigh. Quick thinking and an ice pack {yeah yeah. I know. don't put ice on a burn.} kept me from blistering. YaY! P.S. The cookies were yummy, weren't they, darlin?

Q{s}OTD:
What was your first beer? What was your first legal beer? What beer is now your beer of choice? If I were to visit would it be stocked in your fridge?

QOTD2:
When was the last time you burned dinner?

When you're out of Schlitz,
you're out of Beer.

Give it Back!

I am not amused at losing an hour of sleep last night. I want it back. I feel sluggish and bleh. I am blaming how I feel on the lost hour. I am not getting everything done today I had wanted to do because of this lost hour. {that's my story anyways.}

QOTD:
What are you not getting done today because of your lost hour?