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July 04 Enjoy the pictures, blog to follow.... soon,... I hope... probably...Happy 4th of JULY!
Back from a great vacation. I finally got some of the pictures uploaded, and I hope to blog about the trip soon... IF I can get more than a few minutes on the computer. Sharing the computer sucks!
I hope you are all having a great summer. BIG HUGS, Steph May 24 Softball at State and GraduationThe girls did great at State. They made it all the way to the championship game, and won second place. I'm very proud of them all!
Yesterday was High School Graduation. I was holding it together pretty well, until they started showing the student's baby pictures on a big screen. I cried though almost the whole ceremony.
There were some laughs. The kids snuck in beach balls to toss back and forth during breaks of speakers, etc. One young man brought a 'blow up doll'... I tried to get her in some of my photos. I'll let you know. lol
Our neighbor boy did a back flip off of the stage. One of the teachers missed it so she had him do it again! There were funny stories, and remembrances. I'm going to cry again, so, I'll post photos later.
Now, they say it's good to be able to laugh at yourself... So, here goes.
When I was sick, and finally dragged myself into the doctors, I was really out of it. When they checked me, and saw that my heart rate was really high, and my blood pressure was through the roof, they got a little scared. My head was all stopped up and I felt so bad, I couldn't really tell. The Doctor brings in one of those masks, and tells me I have to wear it, and wants to know what I've touched in the waiting room and in the exam room... Ok, I have a very big problem with claustrophobia, but, I tried, I really did. I put on the mask, and I immediately started to panic, had to run out of the room, out of the office to the outside where I took it off. (Yes, I was a big baby)
Dr. came out and told me that I had to go to the hospital (approx) 100 yards away, and that I didn't need to go inside. He had my husband drive me that small way and they had me lay down in the shade. The nurses came outside, THEY wore the masks and did my tests outside. Take your time, and visualize... I can laugh at it now, and I appreciate that my Dr is so understanding.
Now, what have you all been up to? BIG HUGS, Steph May 12 Updates, and a movie reviewPositive on Influenza A, but negative for Swine flu! YEAH! I was quarantined for a week.
It's nice to be out and about.
Now, movie... Star Trek... a MUST see! I LOVED IT!! Karl Urban (I LOVE Karl) does a fantastic "Bones" and I like the young man who plays "Spock."
There's the whole "alternate time line" thing which is never a big favorite of mine, but, it works, and DAYUM the movie is good! Go, see and enjoy!
Now, my daughter's softball team is going to, State, again, so I'm making the good luck treats that I make for them to take every year. We are all going up to Post Falls, Idaho... it's a boring drive, but, once you get up there it's gorgeous.
She graduates from High School next week. Time is going too fast. I didn't say she could grow up...
How are you all doing? BIG HUGS, Steph April 30 Oh the fun...My life has been filled with viruses. First it was my computer. A nasty trojan. Norton couldn't remove it, so I followed the steps they gave me for manual removal... didn't work. I finally broke down and paid the 100.00 to have their technician remove it. It took 3 technicians almost 5 hours to get rid of it, so, I didn't feel too bad about not having success doing it myself.
The second virus... is inside of me. I called my Doctor earlier this week to let them know I had all the symptoms of the swine flu. Their response was, BUT, you can't say you've had contact with anyone from Mexico, Texas or California, so, you can't have swine flu, you're fine. Three days later I drag my butt into the office, and you would have thought I was going to die right then and there. They were going to hospitalize me. I've tested positive for Influenza A, and they are now testing to see if it's swine flu. Please have prayer that it's not. I guess I've given them a scare and they are actually taking me seriously. Like I would fake this? Sheesh! So, I'm quarantined to my house for 7 days, and still waiting to hear the final test results. I've been in bed since monday. I couldn't stand it any longer and I may pay for it but I'm sitting at the computer, writing to you, and watching, X-men, Orgins. I'm loving it! If you're an X-men/Wolverine fan, you're gonna love it! Heck, Hugh Jackman's body and Ryan Reynolds were reason enough for me to watch.
I am pissed about how they dealt with Ryan Reynolds character. I won't say any more. It comes out in theatres tomorrow, go, watch and enjoy! BIG HUGS, Steph
PS, Thanks and a BIG HUG, to all of you who stop by and make my day with a comment. Seth, you've been wonderful, and I appreciate it. I luvs ya all! April 10 Happy Easter!I hope you all have a wonderful Easter. Our family Easter Egg Hunt is this Saturday, tomorrow. Today I'm organizing prizes, treats and trying to remember where I put the plastic eggs.
Kat, I will post my computer surroundings, but, I'm going to be late... sorry.
While trying to organize things around here, I watched, Monsters vs Aliens. I thought it was cute and liked it. It wasn't a constant laughing funny, but it did have some funny moments.
I seem to have lost my child-like wonder/acceptance. While Susan, the character that grows to 50 ft tall, is growing that tall, all I could think of is how they could expect us to just accept that a wedding dress would stretch that big? Then when she wakes up in the monster prison, she's fully clothed in a new outfit and even has shoes on that are her size! I was side tracked wondering just how they did that.... oh well... I still enjoyed it.
Have a fantastic Easter. Much Love, and BIG HUGS, Steph March 18 I will it to be Spring!I'm so excited, the weather is getting warmer and I see tiny green buds poking through the ground! I'm buying bulbs and roots to plant, and planning where to move my blackberries (they are growing into the neighbor's yard right now). I bought some new Peonies and Day Lilies to add to my perennial collection. They're going to be gorgeous!
On the down side, I had to make a trip to Walmart. While I was shopping they made an announcement that all St. Patrick's Day items were now 75% off. I had picked up a few things on my way in, so, I went back up to the store to see if they had done a price adjustment. The management person told me, "Oh, the red tag price reflects the 75% off.... um, no, it didn't. I told her that regular price was 10.00 and they were marked 5.00... which is obviously not 75% off. She (in a snotty tone) asked me how I knew it was regularly priced 10.00... I reached over and tore off the red tag sticker and under it was the regular price of... 10.00! (Don't mess with me and bargains)
She said she would have to get a person there to change the prices... 20 minutes later, no one. Another management person comes by, I give him the run down. He again tried to persuade me that they were indeed marked 75% off.... AGAIN I show him they aren't. He leaves to confer (with probably no one) and comes back to say, that indeed most things were 75% off, but not these clothes. He then starts to take down the 75% off signs.... Being the nice guy that he is (sarcasm) he will let me and the other lady with me, have 75% off because there were signs up (and that lady who kept announcing it over the intercom). A few minutes later a department head comes up and tells me that her part of the clothing was indeed already marked 75% off.... UMMMM NO, it's NOT. She assures me that they are. I asked her, "OK what was the original price on these pants.." She says, $11.50. The pants were marked 3.50... which AGAIN is not 75% of 11.50. There were some boxers which were regular price 5.00 and she had marked them 1.75... AGAIN, not 75% off. What really made me mad was, I had to get my cell phone out and show them the math. They were not inclined to try and figure it out or take my word that they didn't know what the heck they were doing. Plus, if the clothing was only 50% off, why did she run over to say her's were already marked 75% off? HUH? HUH?
What really scares me is, these are people that Walmart hires, and they are incapable of doing simple math, even with a calculator and it being part of their job! Heaven help us all!
OK, Whew, rant over! BIG HUGS, (It's SPRING, It's SPRING!!!!) Steph February 24 Da FluI've had the flu, and it's kicked my behind! I can't remember the last time I was so sick.
In honor of the nasty lil bug that's running around wreaking havoc, I'm posting some ideas on how to get through it.
First since it involves throwing up and diarrhea, you are advised to avoid milk, milk products and fruit juices.
Even though that spicy enchilada plate sounds good.... avoid it, and any other spicy, acid type, burn on the way down and on the way out foods...
Don't plan on leaving the house any time soon, and, if you have to, you better know where each and every bathroom is between you and your destination.
Keep a bucket or garbage can near your bed, and remember the B.R.A.T. diet.
That's the diet your children's doctor recommends when they are sick. It works for adults too. It stands for Bananas, Rice, Applesauce and (dry) Toast. Most of which won't stay down for long, but, it's not as bad coming up as some other things, and is easy on the stomach.
Consider this my, "Public Service Announcement." Now, go, my friends, and may the flu bug of unhappiness never darken your door... BIG HUGS, Steph
February 18 The latest poop...I can't tell you how much it means to come here and read your comments. They keep me laughing.
We had a blessing happen to us. The other day the two neighbor boys that walk with my daughter, Lisa to school, came by to pick her up, but she was running late and told them to go on ahead. At the end of our block the boys were both hit by a car. Austin her best bud, rolled up and off of the hood. He wasn't hurt as bad as the other boy. The other boy, (he's new to the neighborhood) was pinned under the car and his legs were badly broken. The young lady who ran them over was flipping a u-ie and her windows were iced over. She didn't even see them. Thankfully both boys are doing much better, and since I don't believe in mere coincidences, I believe there was a reason that my daughter was late that morning. I'm very thankful she was.
On a lighter note, my daughter that is graduating High School this year, was nominated for Senior Girl, Best Looking, Most Athletic. She was voted, Most Athletic. Much to the dismay of one of her best friends who wanted that title. Jessica was voted, Biggest Flirt, instead... which if you know Jess, you know fits her perfectly.
My days are filled with lil man, Gauge, and he has decided that he only wants to watch Shrek movies, especially Shrek 2, and Sponge Bob Square pants. I have watched the Shrek movies so many times I know the dialog, and I just might make a Shrek trivia test to see if I can stump anyone.
What's been going on in your life? Let me know. BIG HUGS, Steph January 26 It's just what I wanted!The other day I told my husband that he didn't have to worry about what to get me for Valentines Day (which is funny because he never gets me anything any way.)
I prefaced the request with.... "It's on Ebay, is a buy it now, AND has free shipping...." Isn't it purty??? Now, the cost? ONLY.... ONLY.... a mere, measly, ..... $38,000.00!!!!
I'm encouraged by his response, and I'll let you know what he says when he can finally stop laughing.... BIG HUGS, Steph
 January 14 Siblings...I have 5 brothers and 1 sister. They have made life, interesting to say the least. My brothers prepared me for having sons of my own. My boys used to think I was psychic, but, I was just wise to the ways that boys minds work.
I have to say I was pleasantly surprised that my sons didn't do as many dangerous or illegal things as my brothers.
One of the boys was especially hard on my younger sister. Knowing she was trusting, aka gullible as heck, he would tell her things designed to mess with her head. He was able to keep a straight serious face and never crack a smile.
Things like... The time she ate a green apple. He told her that green apples were poison and she was going to die. He had her totally convinced and ready to say "goodbye" to friends and family. He was also very talented at making up words to songs. The words were usually designed to piss her off or make her scream and yell. When Mom would tell him he had to stop, he would walk around and just hum the tune and smile at Catherine (our sister). Then we get into the whole, "He's smiling at me" thing. lol (OK, this is a late entry) If I'm going to tell on my brothers I guess I should be honest and tell about something I did. lol When I was in high school it would bug the heck out of me that my sister would get into my fingernail polish and remover. She would usually ruin or pour them out, so, I told her that the fumes from nail polish and nail polish remover caused brain damage.... After that she left them alone... Hey, I'm not proud of it, but it did work...
Two of the youngest boys used to have their ups and downs. There were many times I would clean up blood from their fights before our Mom got home. The fights usually started with one teasing the other and with some laughter, but ending in bloodshed. To this day Mom thinks that they got along wonderfully while they were growing up... sheesh!
When they were teens the boys used to love to play the game, "Mortal Combat." It was considered quite violent for it's time and they would play it in, "blood mode" which meant that when they killed the opponent there was blood. My sister was very offended that they were allowed to play this game and she didn't want her children (2 girls at the time) to see or be around it. Well the boys were not going to quit playing it, so, they decided they would deal with it in a different way.
During the game your opponent says, "Get over here"... They told her girls that meant, "Get over here, I wanna be your friend!"
Oh and look, they are giving each other a hug, or, he had a poisonous bug on his face and his friend smacked the bug so it wouldn't bite him.... wasn't that nice? They made comments like that throughout the game, thus convincing my sister's girls that it was a game of friendship and lots of fun (OK they are as gullible as my sister is).
At the very end when they would finish off their opponent, and there was blood spatter, they would say. "Oh look, he spilled his punch!"
Oh the fun... BIG HUGS, Steph
December 31 Happy New Year!Happy New Year to all of you!
The last half of 2008 has not been a very pleasant one, so, I'm really hoping that for me, and you, 2009 will be fine.
I've spent so much time at the airport in the past 2 weeks that the people who work there now know me by face if not name. I must say it has come in handy for a few special perks, but, I'm soooo happy that everyone is home safely, and I don't have to worry about weather, delayed and cancelled flights.
I'm spending tonight with Gauge. I think we'll watch movies and snack on goodies. Everyone else has other plans or work. Movies were pretty scarce this afternoon, so, I have, The Pacifier with Vin Diesel (rrrrroooowww), Fantastic 4, X-Men, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Elf, The Saint, and one called, Drive Me Crazy, the young man, (Adrian Grenier) in it is the type of guy I went for when I was young-er. Awww who am I kidding, if I were 10 to 15 years younger, or he was older....
 My youngest daughter just doesn't see it. She has a crush on the guy who stars in Twilight, (not my type).
 So, what exciting things are you doing tonight? Do you have a special some one to be with when the clock strikes 12? No, I don't mean Ryan Seacrest, or Dick Clark....
Have fun, but please stay safe. BIG HUGS, Steph
December 17 Hi, and Merry Christmas!I've posted a new photo album of a few things that have been going on here. I know this is such a busy time for everyone.
In Nov. I took my sister to see, Tran-Siberian Orchestra in concert. It was WONDERFUL! She was the music major in college and it's fun to be at a concert, and hear her comments. After the concert the musicians sign autographs. I don't have any photos, (camera's weren't allowed) although I did get a really cool clip of one performance on my cell phone as a video, but, shhhhhhh I wasn't supposed to do that. I do have a program signed by all of the group, and had a fantastic time.
I'll let you in on a secret.... I'm just now starting to do my shopping AND I haven't even put a tree up.... sigh....
It's been a balmy 20 or so degrees here, so, I'm not too excited to be outside. I'm thinking Internet shopping is THE way to go.
How about you? Are you ready for the holidays?
Thanks to all you wonderful people who check in on me. I luvs ya!
OH, and a note to "fun dips" who ever you are. I'm sure that "check raise" appreciates the thought, but none of us would want you to give up your own personal 'toys'... I've heard that you can't live without your blow up doll.... What did you name her again?
BIG HUGS, Steph November 29 Quick QuizIn the interest of actually posting something, I've snagged these questions from Greg's space. Feel free to let me know your answers. BIG HUGS, Steph
1. What star you would like to dance with?
2. What really makes you nervous? 3. What musical instrument would you like to play? 4. What is your favorite comfort food? 5. What is your favorite movie from the 80's? My Answers... 1. What star you would like to dance with? I would love to dance with John Travolta. You can tell he enjoys it and has fun. What more could you ask? 2. What really makes you nervous? Anger, violence, fighting. I grew up with too much of it. 3. What musical instrument would you like to play? Guitar or drums. I've always loved drums and a great beat. 4. What is your favorite comfort food? Hmmm do I really have to have a favorite? They are all so good. I mean, that's why it's called comfort food! Just put me down for almost all food labeled comfort. lol 5. What is your favorite movie from the 80's? Caddyshack is great, so is Princess Bride, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Terminator, Die Hard, A Christmas Story, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Moonstruck, Road Warrior, Ghostbusters, Airplane! You get the idea... November 15 Hapy ThanksgivingOctober 21 Busy time of year I (we) had the library's fund raiser last week, and now on Nov. 7th the Library Birthday party/auction. So, being the lazy blogger I am, I will post some pictures instead of writing a witty, amazingly funny, supremely intelligent, blog...
The kittens are growing bigger all the time. How can someone so small bring such joy? BIG HUGS,
(Snagged this from Rainthrower, it's too funny not to share.)
GEOGRAPHY OF A WOMAN October 12 Ahh YouthThe other day I was talking to a friend of mine about our 3rd grade teacher, Mrs. Greenway. At the time she seemed very old, and VERY crabby.
Her favorite thing to do was to either throw an eraser at you, or, come up from behind with a ruler, and slam it on the desk in front of you... It gets your attention!
I didn't have those things done to me. I was a voracious reader and thus made me a "favorite" but, I sat at the table with Todd H. and Dana D. Both young men were very funny and kept me laughing, which insured that they got erasers thrown at them and the ruler was slammed on our table many times.
Mrs Greenway always had a contest for most books read. I won, easily. The prize was a, (what I thought she said) a Bobcat kitten... OK, keep in mind I was 9yrs old.
THIS is what I was expecting and very excited about....
THIS is what she had really said and what I had won...
October 10 At least he was thinking...I'm torn between hoping they catch him and hoping they don't. At least he was original and smart about it. BIG HUGS, StephBank Robber Hires Decoys on Craigslist, Fools CopsBy Caroline McCarthy, CNET News
In an elaborate robbery scheme that's one part The Thomas Crowne Affair and one part Pineapple Express, a crook robbed an armored truck outside a Bank of America branch in Monroe, Wash., by hiring decoys through Craigslist to deter authorities. It gets better: He then escaped in a creek headed for the Skykomish River in an inner tube, and the cops are still looking for him. "A great amount of money" was taken, Monroe police said, but did not provide a dollar value. It appears to have unfolded this way, according to a Seattle-based NBC affiliate: Around 11:00 a.m. PDT Sept. 30, the robber, wearing a yellow vest, safety goggles, a blue shirt, and a respirator mask went over to a guard who was overseeing the unloading of cash to the bank from the truck. He sprayed the guard with pepper spray, grabbed his bag of money, and fled the scene. __________________________________________________________________ "I came across the ad that was for a prevailing wage job for $28.50 an hour," one of the unwitting decoys, named Mike, said to the NBC station. As it turns out, they were simply placed there to confuse cops who were looking for a guy wearing a virtually identical outfit. Authorities eventually found the getaway inner tube (a getaway inner tube!) and suspect that accomplices may have picked up the robber in a boat. According to the NBC affiliate, police hope to track him down by figuring out who posted the Craigslist ad in the first place. Craigslist founder Craig Newmark was not immediately available for comment. October 04 I'm out buying jewels and furs....There are times I don't appreciate living in a small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business and feel free to share such info with any one who will listen.
One of the last people to come to my door was the Emmett Poe-leece, aka, "Good old boys".
I was informed that one of my neighbors has noticed that there is a lot of coming and going from our house, and they are sure it's drug related traffic.... Ummmmm WHAT?
I explained, as nicely as I could that there are 8 of us living here right now, and that yes with 8 people and 5 cars there certainly IS a lot of comings and goings... DUH!
So, I guess I'm the, crack house on the block... sheesh you would think people had better things to do.
I hear making and or selling drugs is quite profitable. When I find all the money I'm supposed to be making, I'll rush right out and buy myself some bling and a new fancy car... until then... BIG HUGS, Steph
(PS, if the Emmett police read this, the last part is a sarcastic joke, and not a real confession. I have to say this because knowing our police they have no sense of humor or ability to discern anything remotely near joking/kidding.) September 21 I'll buy myself a private island....Now that the government has made me an owner of AIG Insurance, all I have to do is sit back and wait for my share of the profits...
I think I'll take a corner office with a great view and a hunky assistant. I'm still thinking about what company car I want, and what my official title should be... My salary will be a heck of a lot less than the current management's.
That IS the way it works, right? They use MY money to bail out the company, making ME an owner, and entitled to any and all profits. Right? Right? |
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