For me that is a very big rareity. We had our Christmas Luncheon yesterday. Turkey, ham, side dishes, rolls, desserts enough to feed an army, we have about 30 out here in the bat cave. Everyone started cooking at 6:30, the kitchen was warm and cozy, we have a full kitchen out here with stove and dishwasher for our occassional parties. Everyone pitched in, we put the tree up and it was just a nice day, I was pooped but it was worth it. We even said prayer before we ate, while I was driving to work I thought we needed one and several people asked me before we ate if we could do it and many today have said thanks for having a prayer. I am sure I will continue to hear about it from the boss but I dont care, we need more prayer in this country, that is why we have so many crimes and delinquents.
So, on those rare occassions when you have a really nice day at work, remember to savor every moment of it and dont let anyone take it from you.
Thursday, December 06, 2007
Borrowed from Kathy's blog
I was reading Kathy's blog, tryintaknit and this was too funny I had to borrow it for mine. Thanks Kathy
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE NORTH POLE!
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE NORTH POLE!
A Note from: Santa Claus I regret to inform you that, effective immediately, I will no longer serve the States of Georgia, Florida, Virginia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, Texas, and Arkansas on Christmas Eve. Due to the overwhelming current population of the earth, my contract was renegotiated by North American Fairies and Elves Local 209. As part of the new and better contract I also get longer breaks for milk and cookies sokeep that in mind. However, I'm certain that your children will be in good hands with your local replacement, who happens to be my third cousin, Bubba Claus. His side of the family is from the South Pole. He shares my goal of delivering toys to all the good boys and girls; however, there are a few differences between us. Differences such as:
1. There is no danger of the Grinch stealing your presents from Bubba Claus. He has a gun rack on his sleigh and a bumper sticker that reads: "These toys insured by Smith and Wesson." 2. Instead of milk and cookies, Bubba Claus prefers that children leave RC cola and pork rinds [or a moon pie] on the fireplace. And Bubba doesn't smoke a pipe. He dips a little snuff though, so please have an empty spit can handy. 3. Bubba Claus' sleigh is pulled by floppy-eared, flyin' coon dogs instead of reindeer. I made the mistake of loaning him a couple of my reindeer one time, and Blitzen's head now overlooks Bubba's freplace. 4. You won't hear "On Comet, on Cupid, on Donner and Blitzen.." when Bubba Claus arrives. Instead, you'll hear, "On Earnhardt, on Andretti, on Elliott and Petty." 5. "Ho, Ho, Ho!" has been replaced by "Yee Haw!" And you also are likely to hear Bubba's elves respond, "I her'd dat!" 6. As required by Southern highway laws, Bubba Claus' sleigh does have a Yosemite Sam safety triangle on the back with the words "Back Off." 7. The usual Christmas movie classics such as "Miracle on 34th Street" and "It's a Wonderful Life" will not be shown in your negotiated viewing area. Instead, you'll see "Boss Hogg Saves Christmas" and "Smokey and the Bandit IV" featuring Burt Reynolds as Bubba Claus and dozens of state patrol cars crashing into each other. And Finally,
8. Bubba Claus doesn't wear a belt. If I were you, I'd make sure you, the wife, and the kids turn the other way when he bends over to putpresents under the tree. Sincerely Yours, Santa Claus
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE NORTH POLE!
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM THE NORTH POLE!
A Note from: Santa Claus I regret to inform you that, effective immediately, I will no longer serve the States of Georgia, Florida, Virginia, North and South Carolina, Tennessee, Mississippi, Texas, and Arkansas on Christmas Eve. Due to the overwhelming current population of the earth, my contract was renegotiated by North American Fairies and Elves Local 209. As part of the new and better contract I also get longer breaks for milk and cookies sokeep that in mind. However, I'm certain that your children will be in good hands with your local replacement, who happens to be my third cousin, Bubba Claus. His side of the family is from the South Pole. He shares my goal of delivering toys to all the good boys and girls; however, there are a few differences between us. Differences such as:
1. There is no danger of the Grinch stealing your presents from Bubba Claus. He has a gun rack on his sleigh and a bumper sticker that reads: "These toys insured by Smith and Wesson." 2. Instead of milk and cookies, Bubba Claus prefers that children leave RC cola and pork rinds [or a moon pie] on the fireplace. And Bubba doesn't smoke a pipe. He dips a little snuff though, so please have an empty spit can handy. 3. Bubba Claus' sleigh is pulled by floppy-eared, flyin' coon dogs instead of reindeer. I made the mistake of loaning him a couple of my reindeer one time, and Blitzen's head now overlooks Bubba's freplace. 4. You won't hear "On Comet, on Cupid, on Donner and Blitzen.." when Bubba Claus arrives. Instead, you'll hear, "On Earnhardt, on Andretti, on Elliott and Petty." 5. "Ho, Ho, Ho!" has been replaced by "Yee Haw!" And you also are likely to hear Bubba's elves respond, "I her'd dat!" 6. As required by Southern highway laws, Bubba Claus' sleigh does have a Yosemite Sam safety triangle on the back with the words "Back Off." 7. The usual Christmas movie classics such as "Miracle on 34th Street" and "It's a Wonderful Life" will not be shown in your negotiated viewing area. Instead, you'll see "Boss Hogg Saves Christmas" and "Smokey and the Bandit IV" featuring Burt Reynolds as Bubba Claus and dozens of state patrol cars crashing into each other. And Finally,
8. Bubba Claus doesn't wear a belt. If I were you, I'd make sure you, the wife, and the kids turn the other way when he bends over to putpresents under the tree. Sincerely Yours, Santa Claus
Pet Peeve of the Day
I am driving to work, I am on loan to one of our offices in the caves, yes it is a real cave. I drive hiway now and it is very pretty. I had just come over the bridge and some jerkwad throws out their breakfast trash, complete sack, and wrappers from McDonald's. I am pretty sure when he got to work there were trash cans there to throw it in but no he had to trash my beautiful drive to work. Dont you wish there were big hands for something in the sky that came down and smacked someone when they did something like that and then threw the trash back in their car?
I had to go to DC last week and really did not have time to see much but the Air and Space Musuem is out the back door of my HDQ office so they have all the space stuff out right now and a cool display on the Wright Brothers and there is a new Native American Museum a couple blocks down the street, it is 4 floors and i did not get through one floor before they closed, something for next time.
Awaiting snow today, I dont do winter, may have to go home early if it starts sticking too much.
I had to go to DC last week and really did not have time to see much but the Air and Space Musuem is out the back door of my HDQ office so they have all the space stuff out right now and a cool display on the Wright Brothers and there is a new Native American Museum a couple blocks down the street, it is 4 floors and i did not get through one floor before they closed, something for next time.
Awaiting snow today, I dont do winter, may have to go home early if it starts sticking too much.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
50 Natural Highs
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1. Falling in love2. Staying up all night with a good book3. Having your friends send you cupcakes4. No lines at the movie5. A flirty wink6. Getting a love letter7. Taking a Sunday drive8. Hearing "R-E-S-P-E-C-T" on the radio9. Lying in bed listening to the rain outside10. Warm towels fresh out of the dryer11. Finding the purse you want is on sale for half price12. Cheese fries
13. A long distance phone call14. A bubble bath15. Giggling16. A smart conversation17. The beach 18. Finding a $20 bill in your coat from last winter 19. Laughing at yourself20. Midnight phone calls that last for hours21. Running through a sprinkler22. Laughing for absolutely no reason at all23. Having someone tell you that you're beautiful24. Laughing at an inside joke25. An answered prayer26. Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you27. Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep28. A first kiss29. Shopping with a gift card30. Finding out the person you're in love with feels the same31. Having someone brush with your hair32. Sweet dreams33. Hot chocolate34. Road trips with girlfriends35. Swinging on swings36. Wrapping presents under the Christmas tree37. Song lyrics printed inside your new CD so you can sing along without feeling stupid. 38. Going to a really good concert39. Making eye contact with a cute stranger 40. Winning a really competitive game41. Making chocolate chip cookies 42. A hot shower43. Spending time with close friends44. Hearing a child giggle45. Holding hands with someone you love
46. Running into an old friend and realizing that some things never change 47. Riding the best rollercoasters over and over48. Watching the expression on someone's face as they open the perfect present from you49. Watching the sunrise50. Getting out of bed every morning and being grateful for another beautiful day
1. Falling in love2. Staying up all night with a good book3. Having your friends send you cupcakes4. No lines at the movie5. A flirty wink6. Getting a love letter7. Taking a Sunday drive8. Hearing "R-E-S-P-E-C-T" on the radio9. Lying in bed listening to the rain outside10. Warm towels fresh out of the dryer11. Finding the purse you want is on sale for half price12. Cheese fries
13. A long distance phone call14. A bubble bath15. Giggling16. A smart conversation17. The beach 18. Finding a $20 bill in your coat from last winter 19. Laughing at yourself20. Midnight phone calls that last for hours21. Running through a sprinkler22. Laughing for absolutely no reason at all23. Having someone tell you that you're beautiful24. Laughing at an inside joke25. An answered prayer26. Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you27. Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep28. A first kiss29. Shopping with a gift card30. Finding out the person you're in love with feels the same31. Having someone brush with your hair32. Sweet dreams33. Hot chocolate34. Road trips with girlfriends35. Swinging on swings36. Wrapping presents under the Christmas tree37. Song lyrics printed inside your new CD so you can sing along without feeling stupid. 38. Going to a really good concert39. Making eye contact with a cute stranger 40. Winning a really competitive game41. Making chocolate chip cookies 42. A hot shower43. Spending time with close friends44. Hearing a child giggle45. Holding hands with someone you love
46. Running into an old friend and realizing that some things never change 47. Riding the best rollercoasters over and over48. Watching the expression on someone's face as they open the perfect present from you49. Watching the sunrise50. Getting out of bed every morning and being grateful for another beautiful day
8 Gifts of Life
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8 Gifts of Life
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THE GIFT OF LISTENING
But you must really listen. No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your response. Just listen.
THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION
Be generous with hugs, kisses, pats on the back and hand-holds. Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family and friends.
THE GIFT OF AFFECTION Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and handholds. Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family and friends.
THE GIFT OF LAUGHTERClip cartoons. Share articles and funny stories. Crack a tasteless joke.
THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE
It can be a simple "Thanks for the help" note or a full sonnet. A brief, handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime, and may even change a life.
THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT
A simple and sincere "You look great in red," "You did a super job" or "That was a wonderful meal" can change the course of someone's day.
THE GIFT OF A FAVOR
Every day, go out of your way to do something kind. Big or small, it can start a ripple effect that can transform both receiver and giver.
THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE
There are times when we want nothing better than to be left alone. Be sensitive to those times and give the gift of solitude to yourself and others.
of solitude.
8 Gifts of Life
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THE GIFT OF LISTENING
But you must really listen. No interrupting, no daydreaming, no planning your response. Just listen.
THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION
Be generous with hugs, kisses, pats on the back and hand-holds. Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family and friends.
THE GIFT OF AFFECTION Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats on the back and handholds. Let these small actions demonstrate the love you have for family and friends.
THE GIFT OF LAUGHTERClip cartoons. Share articles and funny stories. Crack a tasteless joke.
THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE
It can be a simple "Thanks for the help" note or a full sonnet. A brief, handwritten note may be remembered for a lifetime, and may even change a life.
THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT
A simple and sincere "You look great in red," "You did a super job" or "That was a wonderful meal" can change the course of someone's day.
THE GIFT OF A FAVOR
Every day, go out of your way to do something kind. Big or small, it can start a ripple effect that can transform both receiver and giver.
THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE
There are times when we want nothing better than to be left alone. Be sensitive to those times and give the gift of solitude to yourself and others.
of solitude.
18 Ways To Be
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18 Ways To "Be"
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1. Be strong enough to face the world each day.
2. Be weak enough to know you cannot do everything.
3. Be generous to those who need your help.
4. Be frugal with what you need yourself.
5. Be wise enough to know that you do not know everything.
6. Be foolish enough to believe in miracles.
7. Be willing to share your joys.
8. Be willing to share the sorrows of others.
9. Be a leader when you see a path others have missed.
10. Be a follower in the midst of uncertainty.
11. Be the first to congratulate an opponent who succeeds.
12. Be the last to criticize a colleague who fails.
13. Be sure where your next step will fall, so that you will not stumble.
14. Be sure of your final destination, in case you are going the wrong way.
16. Be loving to those who love you.
17. Be loving to those who do not love you; they may learn to love because of you.
18. Be yourself.
18 Ways To "Be"
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1. Be strong enough to face the world each day.
2. Be weak enough to know you cannot do everything.
3. Be generous to those who need your help.
4. Be frugal with what you need yourself.
5. Be wise enough to know that you do not know everything.
6. Be foolish enough to believe in miracles.
7. Be willing to share your joys.
8. Be willing to share the sorrows of others.
9. Be a leader when you see a path others have missed.
10. Be a follower in the midst of uncertainty.
11. Be the first to congratulate an opponent who succeeds.
12. Be the last to criticize a colleague who fails.
13. Be sure where your next step will fall, so that you will not stumble.
14. Be sure of your final destination, in case you are going the wrong way.
16. Be loving to those who love you.
17. Be loving to those who do not love you; they may learn to love because of you.
18. Be yourself.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
They're making a left turn
I got to see Jeff Dunham Thursday night. He is a hoot. I think I laughed so hard at times I was vapor locked. He had his new stuff and one of his new puppets at this show. When he came back for the encore he brought out Bubba J. He had his notes on a piece of paper but it was not necessary cos the audience knew all the lines. He would say a Jeff line and we would say a Bubba J line. There she was leaning up against the ferris wheel, sunlight streaming off her curlers, corn dog in one hand, a bud light in the other. I think my tatoo is growing. It was hilarious. If you ever get a chance to see him do so, he is so not politically correct but he is a great ventroloquist.
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
I'm In
I got my invite from Ravelry on Monday so I am NaomiKnitster after my grandmother who taught me to knit. I have almost a month off at Christmas and since my main project is to clean up my craft room I plan on filling in my pages.
If you not happened over to the Glove KAL page, Karen has a new fingerless glove pattern based o nthe gloves and a headband to match. I told her she needs snowflake socks for us now. She is Karendipity on Etsy, check out her gloves you will want to knit them.
It was breathtakingly beautiful out this morning on the way to work. It was just getting light out, it was very frosty on the ground, a little fog just laying over the cars and the city lights off to the right, almost made it worth getting up that early to drive to work. I tried to see the space station and shuttle but I saw nothing this morning, kept looking where they said on the news but I missed both of them.
If you not happened over to the Glove KAL page, Karen has a new fingerless glove pattern based o nthe gloves and a headband to match. I told her she needs snowflake socks for us now. She is Karendipity on Etsy, check out her gloves you will want to knit them.
It was breathtakingly beautiful out this morning on the way to work. It was just getting light out, it was very frosty on the ground, a little fog just laying over the cars and the city lights off to the right, almost made it worth getting up that early to drive to work. I tried to see the space station and shuttle but I saw nothing this morning, kept looking where they said on the news but I missed both of them.
Monday, November 05, 2007
It's a Beautiful Morning
Remember that song from the 60's or 70's, this whole weekend was beautiful, high 60's and low 70's right before the cold freezing weather to hit this week, my tomatoes are still blooming and i have bout a dozen trying to ripen. I need to bring them in the garage tonight so they dont freeze yet.
Found you!
You signed up on October 7, 2007
You are #40749 on the list.
70 people are ahead of you in line.
12326 people are behind you in line.
76% of the list has been invited so far
I am about to get my invite to Ravelry, now to choose a name, there are so many to choose from, i need just the perfect one.
Found you!
You signed up on October 7, 2007
You are #40749 on the list.
70 people are ahead of you in line.
12326 people are behind you in line.
76% of the list has been invited so far
I am about to get my invite to Ravelry, now to choose a name, there are so many to choose from, i need just the perfect one.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Ravelry - I'm getting close
Found you!
You signed up on October 7, 2007
You are #40749 on the list.
2977 people are ahead of you in line.
10235 people are behind you in line.
69% of the list has been invited so far
You signed up on October 7, 2007
You are #40749 on the list.
2977 people are ahead of you in line.
10235 people are behind you in line.
69% of the list has been invited so far
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
Happy Halloween: I had a costume laid out, black widow spider but my tomcat yakked a huge hairball on it this morning, so on to plan B for work a halloween tee and jeans. We are having a taco bar and dessert here at work, so nothing will spoil my favorite day. I still think this should be a holiday like Thanksgiving, hey GW how about I switch Halloween for some other holiday that does not mean much to me.
Happy Anniversary to my mom and dad-53 years egads that is a long time.
I got my Rob Zombie music cranked up and we are just kind of hanging out and talking, the boss is in Scotsdale so while he is away we play. I think I saw someone working, I best go smack them and tell them we are not working today.
Happy Anniversary to my mom and dad-53 years egads that is a long time.
I got my Rob Zombie music cranked up and we are just kind of hanging out and talking, the boss is in Scotsdale so while he is away we play. I think I saw someone working, I best go smack them and tell them we are not working today.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Be My Bra
If you go to the lifetime website http://www.lifetimetv.com/games/be-my-bra/ you can create your own little person. MIne is 91959. I tried to copy her here but I have not the faintest idea how to do that. Anyway if you have 5 minutes go there and create a new you. I by no mean have orange red hair but it was fun.
Dont forget to get those mammograms, they could save your life.
Dont forget to get those mammograms, they could save your life.
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Christmas Knitting
I have been busy doing my xmas kntting, working on ballbands will take pics and post when all done, meanwhile i had to make some dishcloths for Halloween so I made orange/black ballbands, boy are they bright. Included are some LA pictures when I went home and Skittles one of my feral toms. He came to me this Spring, when he would see me he would run as far as he could, hence the name skittles, now he is a sweetheart lets me pet him, I need to find him agood home, he would make a sweet pet.
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