100 years...

Today the town I work in celebrated their 100th year! It's a small town...population < class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">fliers to hand out for different ministries in the church. I am sure you're thinking 2 things...1. She goes to church? and 2. Why wait so late to work on those fliers? Well, I must say I am offended by your first question! *L* And your second question gets me a little touchy as well. You see I would not have been up at 4:30 in the AM if certain people who shall remain nameless would have turned in their info in a timely manner! UGH! Oh well, I was able to put a little something together and everyone seemed happy with it.

As far as small town celebrations go, this one was even smaller than you can imagine! There were only 7 booths and 4 of those were churches! *LOL* The best thing I can say about the day was that the weather was AWESOME! High 70's w/ a slight breeze. Perfect Festival weather.


I was hoping to come home and take a nap but had no such luck. The manager from my Second Job called and asked me to come in for another lady whose mother had been taken to the hospital yesterday. SAINT that I am I decided to go. I get there and who do I see? Lady I am working for! Could someone have called me? NOPE. #3 Manager (whom I don't like working with) asked me to stay and send other lady home...other lady didn't want to go home...#3 Mgr. only wanted me to stay because she knows other lady is new and she would have to actually work if I didn't stay. I left 2 hrs. later and now I am ready to crash!

I am going to pull on my pj's and curl up on the sofa and pray there is nothing good on TV so I will fall right to sleep! *LOL*

Have a great weekend y'all!

Senseless Tragedy

I have been watching the news the last few days and I can't help but wonder why? Why would this guy choose to handle whatever disappointment life sent his way by going on a killing spree? I also wonder when did people lose their coping mechanism? Does that question make sense? What I mean is when did our society start to think that the best way to handle, being made fun of, dumped, or just having an all around sucky life, is start shooting innocent people? I could almost understand if these shooters were targeting the people who hurt them, but in most instances the victims never knew the attacker.

On the flip side you have people who have truly suffered at the hands of those who supposedly love them. I think of those children who were locked up in cages, lived in their own excrement, etc. Most of those people go on to lead extraordinarily normal lives. Where did their strength come from? Maybe we should come up with video games like that. The object of the game would be to SURVIVE without doing harm to others! Imagine the concept! Maybe then people wouldn't look at killing innocent people as just another way to deal with their problems.

Remember to say a prayer for the families of all the victims in this tragedy as well as the parents of the shooter. I can only imagine the shame and pain they must feel.

Give me 3 words, give me 3 words mister......

The rule of this meme is simple, answer each thing on the list with no more and no less than three words:

01. Where is your cell phone? on the charger
02. Boyfriend/girlfriend? husband, 14 years
03. Hair? growing, highlighted, thick
04. Your mother? I have one
05. Your father? never met him
06. Your favorite item(s)? camera, tv remote
07. Your dream last night? I can't remember
08. Your favorite drink? Diet Sun-Drop
09. Your dream guy/girl? mmm George Clooney
10. The room you are in? new scrap studio
11. Your fear? bridges, snacks, rats
12. What do you want to be in 10 years? debt free, REALLY!
13. Who did you hang out with last nights? Jude, Cameron, Unit
14. What are you not? skinnt and rich
15. Are you in love? sure, most days
16. One of your wish list items? big diamond ring
17. What time is it? ten after eight
18. The last thing you did? checked my email
19. What are you wearing? pajama pants, t-shirt
20. Your favorite book? anything James Patterson
21. The last thing you ate? orange rufty, fish
22. Your life? busy, mostly happy
23. Your mood? again, mostly happy
24. Your friends? few but great
25. What are you thinking about right now? watching a movie
26. Your car? white, paid for
27. What are you doing at this moment? taking this survey
28. Your summer? will be busy
29. Your relationship status? married to sugarbritches
30. What is on your TV screen? movie called MARINE
31. When is the last time you laughed? today at work
32. Last time you cried? can not remember
33. School? graduated in '88

How do you like the new look?

A friend introduced me to Revka who makes custom headers for blogs. She even showed me how to add links to other blogs I read. (I know! Welcome to the 20th century! *G*) I spend way too much time on the computer some days but if you check out these blogs I am sure you will see why!

I'll try to get Revka's link up in a few so you can check her out. She was doing 25 free headers to get her name out there so if you're interested I am sure she can help you out!

I know...I know....

I know it's been awhile since I posted. Too much drama to tell full story but the Cliff Notes version goes something like this.....

Stepmonster moves out w/ Sorry No Good for Nothing Boyfriend (AKA THE NEIGHBOR)March 1st...calls a week ago, needs to come home because he is cheating, lying and has spent rent money on drugs...changes her mind the same day....calls 2 days later...definitely coming home...can't pay rent, already behind on all bills and he has left her! Tells her it is all her fault because she is too clingy!!!!

I am trying to help her get a payment schedule together so that she can find somewhere to live on her own. Could be 6 months to a year before I get my house back!

I just gotta say the Month of March was a good month at the Bay but April ain't looking so hot! *G*

Who knew this could kill you?

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Ten employees of a Sacramento radio station have been fired after a participant in a water-drinking contest died last week, a station official told KCRA 3 on Tuesday. Management at 107.9 The End earlier said the Morning Rave show had been taken off the air indefinitely.

The station would not name those who had lost their jobs over the contest, but issued the following statement:

"Effective immediately, the Morning Rave program is cancelled and 10 employees are no longer with the station," John Geary, Vice President Entercom Sacramento.

Jennifer Strange, 28, died Friday after she took part in a station competition in an effort to win a Nintendo Wii video game system.

Strange, a mother of three, did not win. But later that afternoon, she was found dead at her Rancho Cordova home. A preliminary report said she showed signs of water intoxication.

Contestants signed a waiver before taking part in the competition, but the winner of the game said participants were never alerted to the dangers.

A listener who said she is a nurse called the show and warned the deejays on air of the risks of the game.

Timothy O'Connor, a personal injury attorney, called the waiver "meaningless" and said the radio station still shares some responsibility.

"Waivers deal with the risk of an activity," O'Connor said. "Nobody drinks a glass of water and thinks, 'This can kill me'."


I know I would not have thought so....would you?

Releasing Stepmonster out into the Wild!

I have hestiated writing this post for fear it may not come true....but maybe by putting it out there in the universe I can will it into existence!

A little background...

We came home from the Fabulous Vacation to an email from "The (ex-)neighbor's" mom. She just wanted to thank us for her vacation. It seems that while we were away we had allowed her son to come "shack-up" (that's a southern term for living together while not married...just in case you needed a translation *G*) w/ stepmonster. Oh and he got to bring his yapping dog too! We are too kind! I was 6 levels of pissed off before I even finshed the email. I told SB who was also angry but not as mad as me. UNTIL....while talking to Stepmonster (SM here on out) I mention that he could have taken anything in the house while we were gone. SB runs to our room and starts yelling "Oh Hell no!" I am almost laughing and say "You're kidding..he really didn't take something" Oh but he did....SB's shotgun was missing! We looked all over the house but could not find it. I emailed the mother and told her that we called the police to file a report and to expect a visit from the sherriff's office. I was shocked to get an email back from her saying that although the gun was not at her house she had no doubts he probably took it. She also began telling us, through SEVERAL emails over the next few days, that her son was no good and SM should "run not walk as far away from him as she could!" That's nice of a mom to say huh? We also spoke to her closest friend who just happened to be home on leave from the Air Force while we were gone. She told us that Boyfriend drove our vehicles w/out our permission. Even if we had known he was at our home we would not have allowed that because he HAS NO LICENSE DUE TO A DWI!
I spoke to several family members on both sides of the famiy and our preacher about what we should do. EVERY ONE of them said "You need to make her find a place of her own" So I went to SB and said that's what we're going to do. He was less than thrilled but after telling him that I wasn't going to compromise on IF she could stay but only on HOW LONG she could stay, he came around.
We sat her down and explained to her that we could no longer trust her to be alone in our home and among other things we were making her responsible for replacing the gun...she should get Boyfriend to help pay...but ultimately it was up to her. She needed to get her car put in her name and get her own insrance. She also had until the end of April to save up for a place to live and GET OUT! In case you think we are kicking out a child...let me just say she will be 22 next month. She should already be gone as far as I am concerned but SB is a softy when it comes to his only daughter.
So, as of April 30th SB & I will be alone at the Bay! YEAH!

Only 120 days to go....but whose counting?

One more reason I am not a mormon...

The Cream of the Crop
The Clarks' Favorite Utah Names
Updated 15 December 2006

The new parents couldn't be happier: Gladell & Delightra (sisters), Luvit, Delecta, Delite, Joyette, Joi, Joyia, Joyellen, Joycell, Hallah Lujah, Bliss, Joyanne, Evol ("love" spelled backwards)

Cleanliness is next to Godliness: Zestpoole, Sparkle, Sterling

The Ward Choir Director's Daughters: Aria, Audia, Aurel, Choral, LaVoice, Tonilee, Capella, Chime, Rocksan Violin, DuRant, Sonica

Jewels every one: Amulet, Pearlette, Pearlene, Emerald, JewlyAnn, Ahmre Jade, Treasure Tonya, Turquoise Nova, Sequin, Amethist.

Girls you just know have big, floofy hair: Blondeen, Rayette, Faundaree, Shazette, Shasheena, Honilynn, Najestica, Teasa, Shazzanna, Pluma, Bobbette, Blonda, Breezy, Wenderella, Aquanetta, Brinderella, Dazzlyn, Trendee, Tressa.

Maybe they're in the Klingon Ward: Tchae, Xko, Corx, G'ni, Vvhs, Garn, Ka, Deauxti, Xymoya, Sha'Kira, Zy, Nivek, Zon'tl, Zagg, Xan, Judziah Datz (a female, named after a character in Star Trek), K'lar (ditto), Jarna Nazhalena, Chod, Xarek, Grik, Stod, T'Shara, Tral, Sherik, Curg, Kahless

The Worth of a Soul: Cashley

Astronomical: LeVoid, Sunan, Moonyene, Starlene, Sunelly, Luna, Lunia, Solinda, Sunirae, Staryl, Marandastarr, Season, Aries, Starlyn, Cressent, Celestial Starr, Summerlyn, Astrolena

Could only be LDS: Cumorah Hill, Liahonna, Ensign, Nauvoo, Kirtland, Templa, Templer, Tempella, Tempalia, Ziona, Deseret (and Desereta), Tabernacle, Woodruff, Pratt, Tithing, Quorum, Helamans Warrior, Iron Rod, Morona, Manti, Stripling, Nephi Courage, Celestial Glory, Celestian, Brighaminie, Zion, Xione (pronounced "zion")

Parents were BYU math majors: Alpha Mae, Prime, Omega Lee, Jennyfivetina, Seven, Seavenly, Sevenly, Eighta, Ninea, Tenna, Elevena, Twenty, Datus

You can name a kid this, but you shouldn't ingest it: Cola, Vinyl, Orlon, Chlorine, Clorene, Florene, Florine, Lexann, Dow, Tide, Downy, Codiene, Daquari, DeCon, Starbuck, Crayon, Treasure Cocaine, Radon, Ethylene

Names inspired by the family car: Audi, Fairlene, Celecta, Pontiac, Vonda, Vonza, Auto, Cherokee, Lexus, Porsche, Skylark, Truckston, Avis, Chevrollette, Chevonne, Caprice, Dodge

Wishful thinking: Darlin', Courage, Winsome, Justan Tru, Pictorianna, Paradise Sunrise, Sage, Angelic, Breed, Godlove, Myrth, LaVirgin, DeFonda Virtue, Chastice, Normalene, Lovie Angel, Precious Blessing, Heavenly Melanie, Glee, Mormon Beauty, Pledger, Jentill, Devota, Coy, Fondd, Bridella, Verna Noall, Vervine, Viva, Golden Noble, MarVel, MemRee, Brunette, Merrily, Merry Ann, Celestial, Cherrish, Kash, Cashelle, Teton, Forever, Luvit, Mystiq, Worthy, Truly, Pleasant, Speedy, Hereditary, Shrudilee, Halo, Gentry, Truthanne, Finita, Mavryck, Amen, Merrijane, Marvelous Man, Zesta, Lovalee, Fabisha.

Dad's hobby is obvious: Justa Cowgirl, Rode O, Hazer, Durango, Rifle, Laker, Jazz, Truck. Granite, Garnet, Gneiss (and other sisters with rock names beginning with “G.”)

Conversational: Whisper, Chat

Indications of possible birthplace: Arizonia, Floria, Montania, Utah, Utahna, Idahana, Idaho, Mauntana, Michigan, Nevadna, Okla, Vermont, Wyoming, Wyoma, Cache, Jordana, Payson, Vernal, Boise, Brookelynn, Lexington, Demoyn, Fredonia, Leremy, Platte, Salina, Seattle, Takoma, Tulsa, Tustin, Vail, Lundyn, Londyn, Irelynd, Irelan, Madrid, Manila, Cairo, Damascus, Tyre, Desert, Shahara, Trinidad, Houston, Cachelyn, D'Asia, Edon, Takoda, Orem, Shannon doah, Davenport Shore, Hollan

No man (or woman) is an island - exceptions: Oahu, Irlanda, Tonga, SeaBreaze, Tiki Lou

Possible conception placenames: Hilton, Nafeteria, Bridges, Castle

Indications of possible birthdates: Juneth, Junola, LaJune, Julyn, Halloween, Novella, Summerisa, Winnter, Christmas Holiday, Merrienoel, Kris Miss, Tuesdee, Aprella

The day dawn is breaking: Dawnae, Dawnia, Dawnel, Dawnelle, Dawnene, Dawnalyn, Dawnette, Karadawn, RaDawn, Keturah Dawn, SheriDawn, LuDawn, LaDawn, Le Dawn, El Dawn, Dawnetta, Dawnese, Mistidawn, Berva Dawn, Celestial Dawn, Bodawn, Honey Dawn, Sunrise, Dawny, Yodawn, Dawnika, Dawnray, Denverly Dawn, Sunni Dawn, Dusty Dawn, Taradawn, Twyla Dawn, Georgia Dawn, Iva Dawn, Marva Dawn, Desdedididawn, MaryDawn.

Dad was a plumber: Valva, BeDae, Latrina, La Jonne, Digger

Dad worked for the postal service: Mailene

Dad's a lawyer: Justicia

Dad had a hernia: Truss

Mom likes craft stores: Wreatha

Less is more: La, Oa, NB, T, M, Q, JJ, J'l, Hi-D

I hope the computer will accept apostrophes in the name fields: D'Ann, D'Aun, D'Bora, D'Dee, D'Elise, D'Loaf, D'Shara, E'all, L'Deane, L'orL, Ja'mon, J'Costa, J'dean, J'Leen, J'net, J'Shara, J'Vonna, La'Donis, Me'shell, M'Jean, M'Kaaylie, M'Kenna, Mi'Lara, M'Lisa, M'Liss, M'Lu, M'Recia, O'lea, R'dell, R'lene, Shan'l, Young'n, B'andra, De'lys, D'Dree

Future names of prescriptions: Codilyn, Lyravin, Monalaine, Nyleen, Merlaine, Monease, Naquel, Ronalene, Nylan, Rolayne, Tyron, Lexine, Lyrin, Mikatin, Artax, Xtrin, Tylene, Qedrin, Tamrin, Denilyn, Kevrin, Nicolin, Xylan, Tolex, Zylan, Daycal, Falycid, Zerin, Davon, Sydal, Dynevore, Xtlyn

Wow! What a Babe!: Wavie, Zhalore, LaTanna, Tressa, LaDreama, Amourette
Fluid-related: Thermos, Soda, Logan River, Jordan River, Susquehannah, Canteen

When simple alphabetic characters aren't enough: K-8 (pronounced "Kate," I guess)
Politically incorrect: Sambo, Aryion

Heard chanted in the Salt Lake airport: Ara-Om

Has food connotations: Dianarea, Dicey, Vindalu, Blenda, Strawberry, Sugarlee, Beena, Pork Chop, Sesami, Jar, Karmel, Kresent, TaffiLyn, Chipo, Spoon, Samuella, Choc

Had breathing problems in the hospital nursery: Azure, Syrullean

You might find in a forest: Wrendie, Jilbear, Timber, Oaks, Pixie, LaFawnduh, Fawn-Dew, Ember, Bird, Magpie, Serenity Fawn, Paradi, L'Aire, Brookelle, Sylvan, Fawna, Lawn, Rain, Gazelle, El Fawn, Aspen, Acacia, Panda, Briar, Rhodendra, Fernnola, Birdene, Hummingbird, Disney, Chinchilla Zest, Haven, Glade, Alanadel

No doubt about it, this kid's in charge: Rexanne, Rexina, Rexine, Queenola, Dominee, Ruger, Messiah Angel, Oden, RexDee, Navy, Jentry, Czar, LeeMaster, Quintessa, Marquessa, Leviathan, Captain.

Smells: Cachet, Reaka, Violeet, Avon, Budla

Won't be found under a bushel: Kandle, Candle

Faux ethnic: Laddie, Walkasheaqua, Bsjonet, Hishla, Chilnecha, Forthilda, Kaltighanna, Alainka, Chip-wa, Pawnece America, Zem Saxon, O'Ann, WaThene, Sheighlagh, Valliere, Reaux, El Myrrh.

Commemorating something or another: Welcome Exile, Confederate American, Southern Justice, Diksi, Liberty Lulu, Young Elizabeth, MistiNoele, Imagine, Thankful Flood, Friends Forsaken, Joyous Noel, Tennyson, Knight Train, Miracles Precious One, Sunday's Hoseana, Disney, Blessing Ream, Stormy Shepherd, Denim Levi, Vernal Independence, Sincere Devotion, Mothers, Elvoid, Noah-Lot, Mormon Miracles, MyLae, Nightrain Lane, Zion Anakin, Jeopardee, Statehood, Timberland Miner, Slate Canyon, Lucky Blue, Christmas Contada, Vilar Bodily.

Let's hope not: Rube, Sleeza, Nymphus, Golden P., Burns, Hydra, Non, Malis, Talon, Beefea, Patches, Storm, Slayer, Sterile, Slaughter, Jynx, Hyde, Prynne, StormiAnn, Sham, Apathy, DeRail, Dull, Gamble

In a class of their own (In fact, I'm not sure I believe these but we asked for details and a confirmation - especially for the sexual ones - and got convincing replies, so here they are): DeVerle (the father) and VerleDe (the son), DuWhitVandeeOn, LaVeDrienne, NaLa'DeLuhRay, Phakelikaydenicia, Zaragrunudgeyon ("Zarg" for short), Jennyfivetina, Tiarrhea, Nudity, VulvaMae, DaLinda LaDale, Tugdick, Saunsceneyouray, and, yes... Clitoris.

Teletubbies: Laalaa

Guaranteed to get last place on our list (or anyone else's): ZZkora

I can't think of anything clever to write but these must be mentioned: Barbeli, Revo Cram, Feramorz, Glint, LaNondus, Wynante, Camera, Lecoya, AureJudd, NaNon, Bimberly, DavidO, Leumas ("Samuel" backwards), Ralphene, Shimber, T-vive, Synthi, CoJane, Nona-rene, Gaylawn, Txanton, LaZello, Daycal, Sancie D'Wan, RaVoe, Zenus, Gatobon, LaEarl, Trystal, AndiOdette, Serenity-Tabitha-Ann, Alexavier, X Y Zella, Bonquisha, Musser Cenia, Jubeltine, Oryeon, Shlori, Danlonaga, Zedwain, Casualeen, Young'n, Shambertine Crille, Canon, Malique, LeeWitt, Jazzeri, DeRaunz, Teru, Aaro, Divid, Cimemthymia, LaDonnaJosephrania, LaDeeDee, deRalph, MaddLynAlain, Vyquetoriya, Falycid, Rophis, Mick BonScott, Kaysional Tempest, Darianlelo, DeLaVerne, BoChe', Minnet, Kandle, Seena Tawnya, Dwodger, J Thoral, Xanderrick, Abcde, KNikkol, Demeatrice, LLean Shanalyn, Scytha Solena, HiDee, Crew, WaDeen, WaDrew.

http://www.wesclark.com/ubn/

Which are your favorites? I sort of like...Chinchilla Zest and Noah-Lot! *L*

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

My 2007 resolutions.... pretty much the same ones I have every year...with a few extra added in because failing 3 or 4 times is never enough!

1. Continue to lose weight....that resolution has been on the books for 20 yrs

2. Organize Kitchen cabinets and keep them organized! Good luck!

3. Keep my scrapbook supplies organized....I'll have better luck w/ the kitchen! *L*

4. Pay off at least 3 Credit Cards this year....looking for that second job now.

5. BLOG at least 5...I mean 4 times a week *G*

6. Only use Credit Cards in absolute emergencies

7. Remember that Scrapbook Supplies are not "absolute emergencies" *L*

8. Save enough money to pay for Christmas w/ cash (see #4 & 6)


What are your resolutions?

Merry Christmas Ya'll!!

I know I haven't posted in the last few weeks. I have so much to tell you but didn't want to ruin your holiday w/ all my drama! *L* Things are looking up for now though!!

I just wanted to take some time to wish all of you out there a very Peaceful and Love filled Christmas! Take a minute to remember why we really celebrate this time of year!

I promise I'll be back in a few days to catch you up on the never ending saga at the Memory Bay!

WHINEY WEDNESDAY

Today is Whiney Weds. the day set aside the whine and moan about all our woes.

1. There is so much drama going on w/ stepmonster right not that I haven't had a chance to blog....I have several posts in the draft section....

2. I am just dying to show you guys pics from the cruise but can't get them loaded on here for some reason!

3. I am home from the cruise.... I really want to go back! *G*

4. There are only 12 mroe days until Christmas and I'm not finished w/ my shopping!

5. MIL just asked me to host annual Christmas Dinner and my house is a wreck!

6. Instead of shopping this weekend, I'll be cleaning like a mad woman!

7. My mom asked me AGAIN when I'll be finished with her scrapbook....what is her problem? I've only had the pics for about 5 years! *LOL* I really need to get that thing finished! I'm such a bad daughter!

8. I have about 400 pics so far from the cruise that I need to sort through and put in scrapbooks.

9. I still have another 200 or so to get developed! My memory stick runneth over! *EEK*

10. And finally, I feel like a jerk for complaining when my life is a lot better than so many other people. I really need a attitude adjustment!


here's hoping that by the weekend I'll at least have some of this list taken care of so I won't have so much to complain about next week!

Thirteen Thursday...Part 2

Thirteen Things I am Thankful for this Thanksgiving!

1. Sugarbritches...he may be hard to get along with sometimes, but I think it would be harder to get along without him

2. My extended family & the fact that most live close by...don't know what I would do without them

3. My job...easy work, great bosses, flexible schedule!

4. This may seem minor to some but, I am thankful for starting to lose weight! This has been a long hard battle and I am just now starting to see some results.

5. My friends, What I lack in Quantity I make up for in Quality *G*

6. My health, I have completely recovered from the surgery and am feeling great!

7. My church family. They have been so supportive of me and my family and I know that I am loved!

8. Scrapbooking. Again some of you may not understand but it has given me a way to remember all the great times I've had and it also helps me to remember those loved ones we've lost in recent years.

9. That I have the opportunity to travel as much as I do. I may not go to exotic locations but growing up as poor as I did I am just thankful that I can afford to get away at all.

10. I'm thankful for Stepmonster. I know that's a shock! *G* But even though we still aren't getting along, I love her...most of the time

11. I'm thankful for my love of reading. I know so many people who don't read well and I am just grateful that God gave me the love of reading early...

12. I'm thankful that even though I make great big mistakes almost daily, God loves me no matter what!

13. And last but not least, I'm thankful that people I've never met come here to read about my boring little life. I hope what you read brings a smile to your face.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!

I'll tell you all about the cruise next week! Pray the ship doesn't sink and I don't get sick! *L*

Thirteen Thursday... Part 1

There will be 2 editions of Thirteen Thursday today...Enjoy! *G*


13 Things to do before leaving for the Cruise!


1. Finish Stepmom's travel journal
2. Make a travel journal for myself!
3. Get all laundry finished
4. Finish Packing
5. Get directions to Hotel in Charleston
6. Make sure Sugarbritches has everything he needs packed
7. Make sure happy pills and allergy medicine are packed!
8. Clean out van
9. Pack everything in van...make room for in-laws luggage! *G*
10.Run last minute errands for dinner
11.Make sure all paperwork is in order (B.C's, excursion info, cruise tickets,etc)
12.Don't forget battery chargers for cell and camera
13.Try to get some sleep tonight!

Sugarbritches is trying to Kill me!

*EDIT* This post was originally written on Nov. 14th but I forgot to post it! DDOOHH!

I am sure SB is trying to kill me.


My bosses gave me the day off today and I thought I'd spend a little extra time at the Y in hopes of shedding another pound or two hundred before the cruise. I walked on the treadmill...did some 100lb. leg presses...few arm exercises...and then got on the elliptical from H&LL. Two hours into it and I was doing great! Then SB came in and asked if I would like to go on a little hike to the South Mtn. waterfall. Now, I vaguely remember the last time I went to this waterfall but I do remember almost needing the rescue team to haul my big butt out of there. But...I've been exercising and building up my strength so I should be fine.....right?

My legs started hurting on the drive TO the trail...this should have been a warning....I took my camera along and was doing great for about 3/4 of the 1.2 mile hike to the waterfall. Did I mention it was an uphill hike? Rocky terrain...wet leaves...fun times! I was about 300 feet from the falls when I hit "the wall" (you know the point where you just don't think you can take another step?) I know it was 300' because I counted ever step! Finally I crawled up to the lookout area and in between pants and gulps for air I took some great pics. After a few minutes of resting, SB was ready to head back down. Coming down was much easier so I decided I could walk around a little more before we headed to his truck. Did I mention the leg presses and my legs hurting....well SB has a truck that is so high that on a good day I can barely climb in it....you can see where this is going can't you? I was sure we were going to have to borrow a crane to get me into the truck or I was just going to have to live in the forest forever. I was sooo sore! I finally crawled up in the truck and groaned and moaned all the way home. I could hardly walk that night or the next morning. SB said it wasn't the hike that had me so sore but that I had been using too much weight at the Y. Of course he would say that...NOW...AFTER I was ready to die. Where was he when I was feeling froggy enough to add more weight to my routine huh?

been a long time.....

I hate to keep saying it...but it's been another busy week at the Bay. Nothing exciting to report, just alot of errands and such. I'm still trying to get everything packed for our fabulous vacation! I can hardly wait to get out of town! Four more days and I'll be Charleston Bound! I still need to pick up a few things and pack a few things but I think for the most part I am ready! The only hold up has been getting our Ship Documents from our Travel Agent. She said she mailed them last Monday. They are coming from Alabama....and I know things go at a slower pace down here in the South but even the Pony Express could have gotten them here by now!

Sunday was the day of food! We had a church-wide Thanksgiving Fellowship Meal right after service Sunday morning. After coming home and falling into a Turkey coma for an hour (I couldn't believe I got to do that!) We headed over to my Dad's for our Family get together. More food, more fun w/ flying squirrels and then home again. "Flying Squirrels" you ask? Well, it seems my nephew (Steve Irwim wannabe) has just recently acquired a flying squirrel which he brought to Thanksgiving dinner! Oh yeah. Only in the south! This is the same kid who has an iguana, and a blue tip lizard in his bedroom! God Bless his mom! I would just be creeped out but she seems to handle it all in stride. It was kind of cute to watch the little guy jump from one family member to another....from a safe distance of course....because let's face it....it is just a rodent w/ fur after all! I have one more family obligation this week and then it's 2 days of final preparation and then we are off! I hope you guys all have a great Thanksgiving and I hope you have safe travels wherever you go!

I'm Bored and since misery loves company......

Your Hair Should Be Pink

Hyper, insane, and a boatload of fun. You're a traveling party that everyone loves to follow.

What's Your Funky Inner Hair Color?

Neighborhood Saga continues....

Don't you just love drama? ....me neither!

Weds. came home from conference and saw an email from old neighbor....it seems that they were worried that Sugarbritches and I were upset with them because #2 neighbor stole their building. HUH? They thought that maybe we would think they actually gave him the building after they sold us their smaller building. I guess SB and I are just odd because it never occurred to us to be upset at them for being ROBBED!!!!! Anyway, after I explained that we weren't upset she proceeded to tell us more of the BD (Bldg. Drama) Let me see if I can get all this straight. Old Neighbor repeatedly tried to contact #2 neighbor and tell them to move bldg. back or they would have to report it stolen. #2 neighbor finally returns call and says "You gave it to me...I have witnesses to that affect, I paid someone $100 to move it across the street, good luck getting it back" So Old Neighbor thought that they would have to actually call the police and see what would happen. They were very upset about it because they really didn't want it to go that far. They liked #2 neighbor at one time and well, no one really wants to call the police on someone they know right? I came home on Thurs. to see a moving truck carrying the bldg. back to Old Neighbor's yard. I guess #2 decided that they might actually call the police and he didn't need the grief! I think I felt bad for moving man the most...he couldn't get it back exactly where it came from even after he spent nearly 2 hours trying! Poor guy finally gave up and left it!

Hopefully all this will blow over soon and I can go back to just having swinging neighbors who apparently love everyone! :-)

What a Bummer!

I was so excited about going on a Hot Air Balloon ride this past weekend... I guess you can tell from the title how that worked out.

Sat. I had a church golf tournament to help with and then I was told it was too windy and the Balloons probably wouldn't go up anyway. So I thought I would go Sunday afternoon....nope...mom had a tupperware party (I didn't even know people still did this *G*). Of course I had to go to that because I couldn't tell her I was doing something w/ stepmom AGAIN! As it turns out, Stepmom went and the balloons were grounded anyway.

Ok, so I didn't get to go over the weekend....no worries a local church was having a fall festival on Halloween Night and they were having balloon rides.... I would just go there....see where this is going? Darn Wind! So another year without a balloon ride!

Oh and since I went to try to ride a balloon, I missed the neighborhood party! So all that exciting stuff I thought would happen didn't....oh well.

Maybe Nov. will be more exciting! Actually it BETTER be considering I leave for the cruise 3 weeks from today! WOOHOO!!!

What do Carrot Top, Thieving Neighbors and a Good Friend have in common?

Why me of course! Are you new here? Everything is about me! *LOL*


First let me get to the Good Friend.....Hubby has worked with this guy for years, as a matter of fact when "The Great Co." sent hubby back to school he asked friend to go too. He & his girlfriend have been riding buddies and we've gone on vacation w/ them the last few years. Good people. I got a call today from good friend (hubby was asleep) who was a little bummed. It seems that he was offered a Day Shift job! ( I thought this was great news...he and hubby have worked nights almost the entire time they've worked at "The Great Co.") Friend was bummed because it would be an opposite shift from SB and he didn't want to take it. He was going to try to get someone to switch shifts with him so at least he & hubby would work the same days. Bless his heart! *G* When SB got up I told him what was going on and that he should call good friend. After talking a little bit SB said that he would take the 1st shift if it were him because who knows when the offer will come around again. Another guy in SB's dept. called and said he was going to 1st shift as well. Only on 8hrs though.....SB is next in line for 12hr day shift so we are just praying that comes soon!

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Thieving Neighbor...not to be confused w/ Swinging Neighbor.....is a real piece of work. I used to like this guy, he is a heavy drinker but seems like a nice enough guy. Until yesterday...remember next door neighbor who moved out recently? Well, they had a building in their backyard (actually 2 bldgs, but SB & I bought one) and that thieving neighbor came in yesterday w/ a truck and STOLE the bldg.!!! Now I know #1 neighbor doesn't live there anymore but when that house is foreclosed on they will included the bldg. in the amount owed because it was included in the mortgage. So say the house & Bldg. were valued at $125,000...without bldg. it may sell for $115,000 and that would leave #1 neighbor still owing $10,000.... I think that's a $h!tty thing to do to #1 neighbor. And it stinks for new neighbor (whoever that may be) because they will have to buy a new bldg. I told SB today that the more I think about it the more I don't want to hang around these people. If they would do something like that to #1 neighbor what would stop them from doing something like that to us?

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Carrot top....oh how I wish I were going to tell you the tale of that quirky, prop loving comedian.....but it's just not to be.

Yesterday I went to get my hair cut....can you tell where this is going?
Hairdresser: "Wanna try something fun for fall?"

Me: "Sure, what do you have in mind?"

Hairdresser: "What if we added a few red streaks to your highlights?"

Me: "Sounds fun, and hey if I don't like it we can just fix it next time right?"

Hairdresser: "Let me get the chemicals ready....."

DID YOU NOTICE SHE NEVER SAID WE YES TO THAT STATEMENT? If so, WHERE WERE YOU YESTERDAY???????

OK, so she adds the streaks...which she LOVES by the way, and she tells me the "red will get a little more dull by the end of the week"...and then she gives me a cute cut and shows me how to wear it a little more "dressy" for the cruise. I never noticed that the "RED" streaks were actually ORANGE until SB came in a looked at it! His comment..."Wow, going for the fall leaf look are we?" I could have cried! He said he actually likes the color just not the curly do.....thank goodness that washed right out! *LOL* But as I sit here the next day my hair has become more orange and brown that it was yesterday! SO if you see me out, please just ignore the hair...hopefully it will return to it's former glory in a few short weeks! And it better because I only have 28 more days until the CRUISE!!!!!

Tagged by April

Top Ten Weird Things About Me:

1. I can touch my nose w/ my tongue. I can also curl and flip my tongue ( go ahead and try to do that...I'll wait)

2. I could read at age 3...you can ask my mom

3. I can't watch just one TV show at a time. I always change channels during commercials.

4. because of #3 I think I have "remote control thumb" My thumb has been cramping for a week now

5. I can not sleep unless I am covered up to my chin. I also have to have the ceiling fan on even in winter!

6. Ok...don't tell anyone...but I don't have a key to my house. I have lived here for more than 10yrs and I couldn't tell you the last time we locked the door!

7. Whenever I picture what the devil must look like Al Pacino always pops into my head. I have never been able to watch the Devil's Advocate all the way through because I truly believe that that is how the devil works.

8. My left foot is larger than my right

9. I am afraid to travel over bridges...not sure if it's a fear of heights or if I just think the bridge is going to collapse but I just get scared crossing bridges.

10. Christopher Walken (the actor) creeps me out!

Ok...let's see who will do this....I tag Jennifer, Lisa, and Amy