Sunday, December 31, 2006

A SURVEY FROM BARBARA

This is a survey from singing Barbara in Texas

1.  When you were a child what was your favorite television show? Well, first of all...I'm older than dirt.  Television was barely invented when I was a kid.  We didn't even get one until I was in the 8th grade (1956).  But my aunt and uncle had one and when he was away working on the railroad, frequently I would stay with her on the weekend and I can remember watch "Schlitz Playhouse of Stars" (in lovely black & white of course)on Friday night.

 

2.  How many brothers and or sisters do you have? I'm sorry to say I have no real sisters but I am blessed with many sisters in the Lord.   I do have one brother, Steve, who is 8 years younger than me.  He's such a nice guy...I tell people "I'd like him even if he weren't my little brother."

3.   Did you get along well or fight alot with them? When Steve was little, I thought he was a little creep. At least a horrible nusiance.  But I think God gives younger siblings for the sole purpose of annoying their older siblings.  I saw it later in my own children, who are 9 1/2 years apart.

 

4.  Did your family sit at the table to eat meals?  We always sat at the table to eat. But not anymore...unless I have company.

5.  Did you say grace (pray before you ate)? Yes we always prayed before each meal.

 

6. Do you still say grace? Sometimes I forget, but most of the time I do. 

7.  What is one thing you do to insure that you have a Happy New Year?  Stay home where it's safe.

. 8.  How do you bring in the new year?  Sleep

9.  Are you working New Years Eve?  No, I haven't had to work New Years eve for many years. Not since my telephone company days right out of high school

10.  Do you shoot off fireworks? Nope, never have.

11.  What do you want to achieve this year?  I have to get serious about exercising more and loosing weight.  I don't want to be a "fat old" person.

12.  What motto will you live by in 2007?

Hmmmm....I don't have one yet.  I'll have to think about that.

13.  Who will be the first person you kiss in 2007?  Probably my kitty, Gabi

14.  Who do you wish that could be? Mr Wonderful, the man of my dreams.

15.  What is your favorite boy name? James Franklin (that's my boy)

16.  What is your favorite girl name? Julie Michelle (that's my girl)

17.  What is the wierdest name you have given to an animal? Snowball...she was a totally black cat.  The kids named her.

18.  If you had to choose...what is your favorite bug? the only good bug is a dead bug.

19.  Do mice ever get in your stove?  Gosh, I hope not.

20.  Do you ever look in the mirror and say EW!!!? Everyday

21.  Do you ever play the lottery? once in awhile I buy a $1 lottery ticket.

22.  What is the biggest amount you have won?  $3.00...that's why I only buy them once in awhile.  LOL

 

23.  Using your initials...describe yourself

Oh...let's see;      L         L        S     (I can't think of anything.)

24.  When you were little how many children did you want to have when you grew up?   I always wanted 6 kids.

25..  Did you ever think about who you would marry? No, I don't remember thinking about that, even as a teenager.

26.  Did you have a crush on any famous person as a kid? Not that I can remember.

27.  Who was it? Again, I don't remember having a crush on anyone famous.

28.What song reminds you of your first love? I don't remember any particular song either. 

29.  Did you ever "get married" to one of your childhood friends?  No..I think when I was growing up out in the country, we were too busy just playing and helping out at home to be thinking about boys. And times were different back in the 1950's when I was coming of age.

30.  Who was the preacher? see question #29

31.  Did you plan out your wedding as a youngster? again, not that I can remember.

32.  Was your real wedding like the one you dreamed about? No because I don't remember thinking about weddings as a young girl.

33.  How many bridesmaids did you have? just one

34.  What kind of flowers did you have?

It was so long ago...I can't remember that either.  That's horrible. I'll have to get out the pictures....

35.  Are you shy or outgoing? shy and outgoing...depends on the situation.  I can stand in front of 100 people & speak & it doesn't bother me.... but it's hard for me to walk up to someone I don't know and say "Hi, I'm Linda."  I'd never make a good greeter at church or somewhere like that.

36.  What color are your nails right now?

I don't wear fingernail polish, but I do have my my toes done every couple months.

37.  Do you sing in the shower?  Nope..I just get in there and take care of business.  Maybe that will be my one & only resolution...to start singing in the shower.

38.  What movie bests describes your life?  "From Here to Eternity."

39.  Who is your best friend? My Heavenly Father, He's the only one I can really depend on.

40.  What year did you graduate? 1960 (A.D.)

That's all folks.....if you want to see Barbara's answers check out her Journal;  http://journals.aol.com/mastersblynn/ConfessionsOfAnAngelWaitress/

Ok..I'm off the computer for awhile now. I have to get something done around here today.   linda

"Dry For The Rest Of The Year"

HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!!!   I want to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Happy New Year.  May all your dreams for 2007 come true.  It's been such fun reading your journals and sharing in your lives this past year.  I do want to say that one of the most incredible experiences I've had is hearing Stevie in the U.K. sing the Star Spangled Banner on a video entry of his.  It's also been a pleasure to vote for Barbara in Texas.  I hope you both keep singing in the new year !

I don't have much to report from here.  No big plans for New Years Eve other than to stay home and off the streets.  If you're out there driving around.......be careful.

The last few days have been frosty, foggy and cold but as the heading of this entry reads...."it's going to be dry for the rest of the year."  So that means no rain today, right ?  This last Wednesday morning there was snow in some out lying areas....I saw snow on lot's of cars as I drove to work and some in the parking lot.  But not here at my house.  Here's the recent report from KOMO TV in Seattle;

"Dear Linda,
Once again we have areas of low clouds and fog in the south Sound this morning. Some spots are below freezing so be ready for some slick roads.

The final day of 2006 is going to be nothing like the rest of the year.....calm. Just plan on mostly cloudy skies with highs in the mid 40s. The chance for a few rare sprinkles will only be in the far north Sound.

Tonight we will ring in 2007 with temps in the upper 30s so bring a jacket, but you won't need a raincoat.

The new year will bring a new round of rain with showers starting by mid New Year's Day. By Tuesday we go from showers to full on rain.

The rest of the week we deal with one system after another. That means we go back and forth from showers to rain with highs in the mid 40s.

Updated Sunday 7:50 a.m. more...

Sincerely,
KOMO 4 Weathercaster Theron Zahn"

Well, again.....I just want to wish everyone a very Happy New Year....stay safe and God Bless !

Linda and little Gabi in Washington state

 

Thursday, December 28, 2006

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT #145: 2007 Resolutions

Weekend Assignment #145: 2007 Resolutions from John at: http://journals.aol.com/johnmscalzi/bytheway/entries/2006/12/28/weekend-assignment-145-2007-resolutions/6930

My 2007 New Year's resolution is the same as it's been for at least 15 years, and that's not to make one.  I guess I don't handle personal failure very well.      :)

However, I will try.... to the best of my ability to work harder at loosing weight, reaching out to those less fortunate and enjoying life.    Linda

 

Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Gerald Ford Dies

A TV Special Report just announced the death of Gerald Ford, the 38th President of the United States.  He served this country as president from 1974 thru 1977.  He was 93 years old.   You can read more about former President Ford at;  http://www.ford.utexas.edu/grf/timeline.asp  or at; http://www.americanpresident.org/history/geraldford/ 

My deepest sympathy to his family..........Linda

Monday's Photo Shoot: Loot !

Your Monday Photo Shoot: Loot!


Since it is Christmas today, and many of you are, you know, busy, I thought I'd make this a dead simple Photo Shoot:

Your Monday Photo Shoot: Take a picture of a present you've received during the holidays. Should be pretty easy, right?  From John at; http://journals.aol.com/johnmscalzi/bytheway/entries/2006/12/25/your-monday-photo-shoot-loot/6924

This is my all time favorite.......GIFT CARDS from some of my favorite places; Half Price Books, Tully's Coffee, Regal Cinema (about 4 blocks from my house), Trader Joe's, Wal mart, Applebee's and then some cash to spend where ever I want.  What more could a girl ask for?

 

Monday, December 25, 2006

Monday December 25, 2006

For unto us is born……a Savior...

 

Merry Christmas & God bless us,  everyone !

Linda and Gabi in Washington

Sunday, December 24, 2006

My Family's Wish For You and Yours.


My Family's Wish For You
 

We made this little video Friday night at our family Christmas Party, in the clubhouse here at the mobile park where I live.  Jim had already left for work so he wasn't there. We did not rehearse (I'm sure that's evident) And no one could remember the second verse so we did the first verse over again.  Very unorganized, but the wish is sincere.  

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you from the great state of Washington.   Linda