Thursday, September 8, 2005
SEPTEMBER 11th
Thursday Afternoon
Well, I had a day off from work today and I managed to finally get out of the house about 1pm. (TV was really good this morning).
I had to go to the Dollar Store and get a couple paint brushes to do some touch up painting on my porch. I was using black paint and I've discovered it's very difficult to wash out of a paint brush, so decided to get "throw away" paint brushes at the Dollar Store. Anyway I got the painting done, deheaded my roses and hanging baskets and now there's a sprinkler going in the front & back yard. I think it's been about 8 weeks since we've had any measurable rain. Plus everday we seem to have a little breeze and I think that causes everything to dry out faster.
So my chores are done for the day and tomorrow it's back to work. Tomorrow, our Western Washington Fair starts it's 21 day run in Puyallup (pew-all-up). I haven't missed opening day in years but I let it slip up on me this year and forgot to ask for the day off. So while thousands are out there looking at the cows & pigs and eating scones and greasy fair burgers & curly fries. I'll be at work. :(
I want to include a little story I got from my friend Claire. Enjoy.......Until next time, Linda
MAMA'S BIBLEFour brothers left home for college, and they became successful doctors and lawyers and prospered.
Some years later, they chatted after having dinner
together. They discussed the gifts they were able to give their elderly mother who lived far away in another city.
The first said, "I had a big house built for Mama."
The second said, " I had a hundred thousand dollar
theater built in the house."
The third said, "I had my Mercedes dealer deliver an
SL600 to her."
The fourth said, "You know how Mamma loved reading the Bible and you know she can't read anymore because she can't see very well. I met this preacher who told me about a parrot that can recite the entire Bible. It took twenty preachers 12 years to teach him. I had to pledge to contribute $100,000 a year for twenty years to the church, but it was worth it. Mamma just has to name the chapter and verse and the parrot will recite it."
The other brothers were impressed.
After the holidays Mom sent out her Thank You notes.
She wrote:
"Milton, the house you built is so huge I live in
only one room, but I have to clean the whole house. Thanks anyway."
"Marvin, I am too old to travel. I stay home, I have
my groceries delivered, so I never use the Mercedes. The thought was good. Thanks."
"Michael, you gave me an expensive theater with
Dolby sound, it could hold 50 people, but all of my friends are dead, I've lost my hearing and I'm nearly blind. I'll never use it. Thank you for the gesture just the same."
"Dearest Melvin, you were the only son to have the
good sense to give a little thought to your gift. The chicken was delicious. Thank you."
Luv Ya, Mama
JOHN'S WEEKEND ASSINGMENT #76: I (Heart) the South
JOHN'S WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT #76: "The American South -- particularly Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama-- were hit hard by Hurricane Katrina. But the American South has alsoresponded to the tragedy with strength and generosity as well, openingcities and homes to those displaced in Katrina's wake. So this week'sWeekend Assignment travels below the Mason-Dixon line for its topic:
Weekend Assignment #76: Tell us something you love about or from the American South. From sweet tea to Lynyrd Skynyrd, William Faulkner to the French Quarter, whatever makes you heart long for southern skies belongs right here.
Extra credit: In your opinion, which Southern state has the best barbeque?
I have never been to the South Eastern part of our great country and John didn't mention Georgia in his list of states but from where I sit...Georgia is indeed in the south. So...my favorite part of the south would have to be Atlanta during the "Gone With The Wind" era. The beautiful southern mansions, the beautiful ball gowns the wealthy women wore, the peach orchards. Very nice...until it was burned to the ground during the war, of course. Since I've never been there, I have no clue where you can find the best barbeque. Unless...we move over to Texas. There's a great little barbeque place in Gonzales, Texas. And I've been there. :)
Wednesday, September 7, 2005
A Cowboy's Guide To Life
Harold, the guy that services the copy machine at work gave me this today. So...I thought I'd share these words of "wisdom" with those who visit my journal.
1.Your fences need to be horse high, pig tight and bull strong.
2.Life ain't about how fast you run, or how high you climb, but how well you bounce.
3.Keep skunks and bankers and lawyers at a distance.(sorry if that offends any bankers or lawyers.)
4.Life is simpler when you plow around the stump.
5.A bumble bee is considerably faster than a John Deere tractor.
6.Meanness don't jest happen overnight.
7.Forgive your enemies. It messes up their heads.
8.Do not corner something that you know is meaner than you.
9.It don't take a very big person to carry a grudge.
10.You cannot unsay a cruel word.
11.Every path has a few puddles.
12.When you wallow with pigs, expect to get dirty.
13.Don't judge folks by their relatives.
14.Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
15.Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.
16.The easiest way to eat crow is while it's still warm, 'cause the colder it gets, the harder it is to swaller.
17.If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop diggin'.
18.It don't take a genius to spot a goat in a flock of sheep.
19.Always drink up stream from the herd.
20. Don't squat with your spurs on.
21. Never fry bacon naked.
22. If you get to thinkin' you're a person of some influence, try orderin' somebody else's dog around.
Until next time.......Linda
Wednesday Morning
I was sad this morning to hear of the death of Bob Denver (aka Gilligan & Maynard G Krebs). In 1987 he appeared at a local dinner theater in "The Owl & The Pussycat." After that he became a professional advisor for the theater, so those of us in the Puget Sound area have many fond memories of him.
The picture I'm posting today was from last fall. My son, Jim was hiking at Mt Pilchuck, north of Seattle and had another hiker take the photo. This year he hasn't hiked as much due to work demands.
I'm still horrified as I watch the news from the Gulf area. Hopefully conditions will improve for these dear people in the next week or so. I understand about 60% of New Oreleans is still under water. Approximately 2000 people will be brought to the Pacific Northwest in the next few days. They will be housed in various locations. Hospitals in the area are preparing for those in need of medical care.
Have a wonderful Wednesday....I must get ready for work. Or as Maynard G Krebs would say.... "WORK ?!?!?"