Unveiling

Here they are! The best mini-cam photos I could come up with. It was the wierdest little camera. But what do you expect from a $15.00 keychain camera? There was of course no focus, or zoom or anything really resembling a camera. It has 70 photos available on it, but I only took about 10. These were the best from it. It would be a cute gift for a kid maybe. I still want to play with it some more so more to come.

I finally drove my new truck! Only weeks after the purchase. It was really great, such a nice truck. Of course it's out of here tomorrow with the hubs. I'm actually going to be carless, as his truck is in the shop. Normally not a big deal, since I don't leave the house much, but since you guys know I live in the world of Murphy's Law, something is bound to happen.

I found out today that we have gone almost 3 weeks without going over 30 degrees. It's a record. I'd actually like 30 degrees right now, I'm getting tired of feeding horses in 7 degree weather.

We didn't find a tree today :( The tree farm was down to nothing so we decided to search our own property. We do have many many trees, but none quite full enough or strong enough right now to hold ornaments. So, I'm thinking there will be no tree this year. I do plan on pulling out the lights and stockings and stuff anyway.
I also have this great Christmas village I might pull out. It's huge, must have at least 40 pieces to it. Hmmm...I see photo opportunities :)

Glass

Frozen

The Last Best Place

Snagged from: Annie:)

From someone visiting from out of state.

"These Montana girls....they'll drink you under the table."

"Is it a requirement to own a 4-wheel drive vehicle up here?"

"Ya'll take this polar fleece thing seriously- don't cha?"

"Why are snowboots acceptable footwear in the workplace?"

"When you go to the doctor to get weighed, how do you know how much you actually weigh under all those layers?"

"Sushi? You really have a sushi place here? Really? REAL Sushi?"

"No tax at all? Except in resort towns? And in hotels and motels? And on gas? But ya'll are against a sales tax?"

And so, as a popular bumper sticker says:

"Welcome to Montana...enjoy your stay and then get the hell out."

It's all in good fun right?

Say Cheese

I spent my entire day in Coeur D'alene, Idaho yesterday. We did our usual grocery shopping along with Costco and Home Depot.
Costco and Walmart were just insane with crowds. I love Costco, but I hate when I have to manuever around 50 people who want to try the newest snack that an elderly person is handing out. It was like some kind of buffett line, just moving from one free snack to the next.

Walmart wasn't much better (shocker). I did find something of interest though. While waiting to pay, I found this digital camera key chain. It was about $15.00 and it's not much bigger than a matchbox.

Yes, I bought it :)
Hubs was glad to buy me a camera that he didn't cringe at the price.

Has it's own software and everything. I can't wait to see what kind of pics this thing produces.
That will be my goal today. Well that and getting a tree. We finally decided to go get our tree.
So you will probably see pics of:

*Cats running off with ornaments.
*Dogs eating ornaments.
*Dog chasing cat with garland wrapped around it.
*Cats in tree.
*Dogs stepping on lights and breaking them.
*Me wondering why I decided to decorate.....

Maybe I should make a collage??

(*oh and to all dog and cat owners out there, be very careful with tinsel. They can eat this stuff and get it all twisted in their intestines. It can make them very sick and sometimes has to be removed surgically. I've seen it more than once*)

Okay...I'll be back with the worlds smallest digital photos.

Christmas Tag

I've been tagged by Concrete Angel!

1. Name three things that you would like to get for Christmas.
**I'd love the new Canon 5D. (*very very very much)
**Unmentionables from Victoria's Secret.
**A Sony Vaio ultra thin laptop.

2. Name three things that you are giving as gifts for Christmas.
**Chocolate covered strawberries from Berries.com
**A deep fryer
**Homemade cookies and sweets.

3. Name three things that you hope no one will get you.
**A fruitcake
**Bath beads
**Strange sausages and cheeses

I'm tagging Marianna, Stacie, and Theresa.

Dog Rules

Dear Dogs,

When I say to move, it means go someplace else, not switch positions with each other so there are still two dogs in the way.
The dishes with the paw print are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Please note, placing a paw print in the middle of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it becoming your food and dish, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest.

The stairway was not designed by Nascar and is not a racetrack. Beating me to the bottom is not the objective. Tripping me doesn't help, because I fall faster than you can run.

I cannot buy anything bigger than a king size bed. I am very sorry about this. Do not think I will continue to sleep on the couch to ensure your comfort.Look at videos of dogs sleeping. They can actually curl up in a ball. It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other stretched out to the fullest extent possible.

I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out the other end to maximize space used is nothing but doggy sarcasm.

For the last time, there is no secret exit from the bathroom. If by some miracle I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, try to turn the knob, or get your paw under the edge and try to pull the door open. I must exit through the same door I entered. In addition, I have been using bathrooms for years; canine attendance is not mandatory.

The proper order is kiss me, then go smell the other dogs butt. I cannot stress this enough. It would be such a simple change for you.

Rules for non pet owners who visit and like to complain about our pets:

1. The dog lives here. You don't.
2. If you don't want dog hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture.
3. I like my dog a lot better than I like most people.
4. To you, she's a dog. To me, she's an adopted daughter who is short,hairy, walks on all fours and doesn't speak clearly.
5. Dogs are better than kids. They eat less, don't ask for money all thetime, are easier to train, usually come when called, never drive your car, don't hang out with drug-using friends, don't smoke or drink, don't worry about buying the latest fashions, don't wear your clothes, don't need agazillion dollars for college, and if they get pregnant, you can sell the pups.

I have to play too....

Copy Cat

Christmas Elf Name My Christmas Elf Name is Get your Christmas Elf Name at JokesUnlimited.com

Delicate Cycle

I guess Tuna needs a bath :)

Puns-O-Fun

1. Two antennas met on a roof, fell in love and got married. The ceremony wasn't much, but the reception was excellent.
2. A jumper cable walks into a bar. The bartender says, "I'll serve you, but don't start anything."
3. Two peanuts walk into a bar, and one was a salted.
4. A dyslexic man walks into a bra...
5. A man walks into a bar with a slab of asphalt under his arm and says: "A beer please, and one for the road."
6. Two cannibals are eating a clown. One says to the other: "Does this taste funny to you?"
7. Two cows are standing next to each other in a field. Daisy says to Dolly, "I was artificially inseminated this morning. "I don't believe you," says Dolly. "It's true, no bull!" exclaims Daisy
8. An invisible man marries an invisible woman. The kids were nothing to look at either.
9. Deja Moo: The feeling that you've heard this bull before.
10. I went to buy some camouflage trousers the other day but I couldn't find any.
11. A man woke up in a hospital after a serious accident. He shouted, "Doctor, doctor, I can't feel my legs!" The doctor replied, "I know you can't - I've cut off your arms!"
12. I went to a seafood disco last week...and pulled a mussel.
13. What do you call a fish with no eyes? A fsh.
14. Two termites walk into a bar. One asks, "Is the bar tender here?"

It's December?

It's 3am. I can't sleep. So I'm just going to bug all of you :)

We're finally getting into double digits during the day. It's amazing how good 20 degrees feels after dealing with 5 below. Guess I can put the jackets away!
I haven't even begun to decorate for Christmas, now I'm wondering if it's just too late. I did have the lights out and played with them a bit, but as of now they are still sitting on the kitchen counter. Oh, the cats played with them a bit. They are a big help when dealing with lights and garland.
This month so far has felt like a whirlwind, I keep forgetting that it's even December. Quite a few things have changed for me lately, some good/some not-so-good...it's kind of a blur.
I've had new people enter my life lately, and I've had some leave too. It's wierd to have such happiness and sadness all in one swoop. Strange emotions to deal with.

I had expected family for Christmas, but that has changed. I usually decorate for me anyway, but with me being the only one here mostly for the holidays, it seems pointless.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not being humbug or anything like that, just not sure if I want to start digging through decorations, just to put them back up in two weeks. Also, this will be Critter's (see photo) first experience with decorations and trees and I'm sure it will be quite the fight to keep everything decorated. He's the nosiest thing I've ever seen.
He.must.know.what.I'm.doing.at.all.times.

-I did get Christmas cards out, that was an achievement.
-The berries are thawing now to start making jam.
-I have been taking photos, just need to download.
-Deer hunting season is over (yay) but then it moved right into mountain lion season (ick).
-The pond is frozen solid. Or at least solid enough for Brock to run across it. It's always scary that first time he runs onto the pond. Of course it would be me that would have to try to get him out. And as ya'll know, I'd be alone :)
-Funny thing, all my little Texas cats don't want to go outside now.
-Actually, even the Montana cats don't want to stay outside.

I really really want to see The Chronicles of Narnia! I've heard such great reviews.
Any of you want to build a movie theater near me? I'd be very grateful....

Okay, enough of the meandering babble....
Oh and ya'll do know the previous post is a joke, right?
I haven't worn a bra on my head in years. :)

Letter to a Friend

Dear Alcohol,

First and foremost, let me tell you that I'm a huge fan of yours. Your many dimensions are mind boggling.
Yes, my friend, you always seem to be there when needed.
The perfect evening cocktail, a beer with the game, and you're even around in the holidays hidden inside chocolates as you warm us when we're stuck in the midst of endless family gatherings.

Yet lately I've been wondering about your intentions. While I want to believe that you have my best interests at heart, I feel that your influence has led to some unwise consequences, briefed below for your review.

*1. Phone calls: While I agree with you that communication is important, I question the suggestion that any conversation of substance or necessity takes place after 2am.
*2. Eating: Now, you know I love a good meal and, though cooking is far from my specialty, why you suggested that I eat a hot dog with chili, coupled with pickles and some stale chips (washed down with chocolate Nesquik and topped off with a Kit Kat all after a few cheetos and chili cheese fries) is beyond me. Eclectic eater I am, but I think you went too far this time.
*3. Clumsiness: Unless you're subtly trying to tell me that I need to do more yoga to improve my balance, I see NO need to hammer the issue home by causing me to fall down. Completely unnecessary. Similarly, it should never take me more than 45 seconds to get the front door open.
*4. Pictures: This can be a blessing in disguise, as it can often clarify the last point below, but the following costumes are banned from ever being placed on my head in public again: Indian wigs, sombreros, bows, ties, boxes, upside-down cups, inflatable balloon animals, traffic cones, bras.

Furthermore, the hangovers have GOT to stop.

Now, I know a little penance for my previous evenings debauchery may be in order, but the 2pm-hangover immobility is completely unacceptable. I ask that, if the proper precautions are taken (water, vitamin B, bread products, aspirin) prior to going to bed/passing out facedown on the kitchen floor with a bag of cheetos, the hangover should be minimal and in no way interfere with my daily Saturday or Sunday (or any day for that matter) activities.

Come on now, it's only fair-- you do your part, I'll do mine.

Alcohol, I have enjoyed our friendship for some years now and would like to ensure that we remain on good terms. You've been the invoker of great stories, the provocation for much laughter, and the needed companion when I just don't know what to do with the extra money in my pockets.
In order to continue this friendship, I ask that you carefully review my grievances above and address them immediately. I will look for an answer no later than Thursday 3pm (pre-happy hour) on your possible solutions and hopefully we can continue this fruitful partnership.

Thank you,
Your biggest fan

Santa!!

I want THIS!

Bear beware :)

Thanks to Instapundit.

Ummm, Okay

So, all this time they've been laughing at me.

I'm buying the cheap dog food next time.

A Different Mindset

If you're not familiar with the work of Steven Wright, he's the guy who once said: "I woke up one morning and all of my stuff had been stolen...and replaced by exact duplicates."
His mind sees things differently than we do.

Here are some more of his thoughts:-

*I'd kill for a Nobel Peace Prize.-
*Borrow money from pessimists - they don't expect it back.-
*Half the people you know are below average.-
*99% of lawyers give the rest a bad name.-
*42.7% of all statistics are made up on the spot.-
*A conscience is what hurts when all your other parts feel so good.-
*A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.-
*If you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.-
*All those who believe in psycho kinesis, raise my hand.-
*The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.-
*I almost had a psychic girlfriend but she left me before we met.-
*OK, so what's the speed of dark?-
*How do you tell when you're out of invisible ink?-
*If everything seems to be going well, you have obviously overlooked something.-
*Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.-
*When everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.-
*Ambition is a poor excuse for not having enough sense to be lazy.-
*Hard work pays off in the future, laziness pays off now.-
*I intend to live forever - so far, so good.-
*If Barbie is so popular, why do you have to buy her friends?-
*Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.-
*What happens if you get scared half to death twice?-
*My mechanic told me, "I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder."-
*Why do psychics have to ask you for your name?-
*If at first you don't succeed, destroy all evidence that you tried.-
*A conclusion is the place where you got tired of thinking.-
*Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.-
*The hardness of the butter is proportional to the softness of the bread.-
*To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism; to steal from many is research.-
*The problem with the gene pool is that there is no lifeguard-
*The sooner you fall behind, the more time you'll have to catch up.-
*The colder the x-ray table, the more of your body is required to be on it.-
*Everyone has a photographic memory, some just don't have film

Tonight

Now that's enough to make ya smile, right?

Bright

Grumpy, Dopey,Happy

I was looking over my blog today and realized that it's just been full of quizzes and jokes.
I haven't posted anything of real substance in awhile.
I just haven't had anything to say.
Until now.

I got some really bad news about a family member. It has really upset me.
I've never blogged about this particular situation, so it's hard to start now. It would be quite lengthy anyway, not sure I could hold your attention for that long.

I'm so torn on this matter. I feel so selfish for being so upset about how this is affecting me, and not as much how it's affecting them. Someone is devastated right now. Crushed.
I can't be there for them. I can't do anything. I can't even talk about it.
Very few people know this part of my life, so it's hard to share it. I hate this feeling :(

This will pass of course. It's life and I will accept it.
But it sucks. And it makes me grumpy. Which leads to dopey.
But then, I'll be back to happy again :)

It's interesting. I lead a pretty routine life. Which you all know.
Pretty basic, pretty boring sometimes.
Then with Laura's post the other day, and then this recent news...It's been an emotional week.

So..I need a little Calgon.
A little Jose Cuervo.
And some of those Cherry Cordial Hershey Kisses.

And I'll be fine :)

Martini, Anyone?

I thought this was pretty cool :)
(*I've actually done some of these)

Many uses for Vodka:

1. To remove a bandage painlessly, saturate the bandagewith vodka. The solvent dissolves the adhesive.
2. To clean the caulking around bathtubs and showers,fill a trigger-spray bottle with vodka, spray the caulking,let set 5 minutes and wash clean. The alcohol in the vodkakills mold and mildew.
3. To clean your eyeglasses, simply wipe the lenses with asoft, clean cloth dampened with vodka. The alcohol in thevodka cleans the glass and kills germs.
4. Prolong the life of razors by filling a cup with vodka andletting your safety razor blade soak in the alcohol aftershaving. The vodka disinfects the blade and prevents rusting.
5. Spray vodka on vomit stains, scrub with a brush,then blot dry.
6. Using a cotton ball, apply vodka to your face as anastringent to cleanse the skin and tighten pores.
7. Add a splash of vodka to a 12-ounce bottle of shampoo.The alcohol cleanses the scalp, removes toxins from hair and stimulates the growth of healthy hair.
8. Fill a 16-ounce trigger-spray bottle and spraybees or wasps to kill them.
9. Pour 1/2 cup vodka and 1/2 cup water in a freezer bagand freeze for a slushy, reusable ice pack for aches,pain or black eyes...
10. Fill a clean, empty jar with freshly packed lavender flowers. Fill the jar with vodka, seal the lid tightly, andset it in the sun for 3 days. Strain liquid, then apply thetincture to aches and pains.
11. Make your own mouthwas by mixing 9 tablespoonspowered cinnamon with 1 cup vodka. Seal in an airtightcontainer for 2 weeks. Strain through a coffee filter. Mixwith warm water and rinse your mouth. (DON'T SWALLOW!)
12. Using a cotton swab, apply vodka to a cold sore to help it dry out.
13. If blister opens, pour vodka over the raw skin as a local anestheic that also disinfects the exposed dermis.
14. To treat dandruff, mix 1 cup vodka with 2 teaspoons crushed rosemary. Let sit 2 days, strain through a coffee filter, massage into your scalp and dry.
15. To treat an earache, put a few drops of vodka in your ear. Let sit for a few minutes, then drain. Vodka will kill the bacteria causing pain in your ear.
16. To relieve a fever, use a washcloth to rub vodka on your chest and back as a liniment.
17. To cure foot odor, wash your feet with vodka.
18. Vodka will disinfect and alleviate a jellyfish sting.
19. Pour vodka over an area affected with poison ivy toremove the urushiol oil from your skin.
20. Swish a shot of vodka over an aching tooth. Allow your gums to absorb some of the alcohol to numb the pain. And, my personal favorite...
21. If all else fails, just turn the bottle upside-downand drink it.

Then nothing else will matter anyway!

Christmas Cookies

Christmas Cookie Recipe (follow directions closely)
1 cup of water
1 tsp. baking soda
1 cup of sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 cup of brown sugar
2 tsp. lemon juice
4 large eggs
1 cup nuts
2 cups of dried fruit
1 bottle Jose Cuervo Tequila
Sample the Cuervo to check quality. Take a large bowl, check the
Cuervo again, to be sure it is of the highest quality, pour one level cup and
drink. Turn on the electric mixer... Beat one cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl.
Add one teaspoon of sugar... Beat again. At this point it's best to make
sure the Cuervo is still OK, try another cup ... just in case.
Turn off the mixerer thingy. Break 2 leggs and add to the bowl and chuck
in the cup of dried fruit. Pick the frigging fruit off floor...
Mix on the turner. If the fried druit gets stuck in the beaterers just
pry it loose with a drewscriver. Sample the Cuervo to check for tonsisticity.
Next, sift two cups of salt, or something. Who giveshz a sheet. Check the
Jose Cuervo. Now shift the lemon juice and strain your nuts.
Add one table. Add a spoon of sugar, or somefink. Whatever you can find.
Greash the oven.
Turn the cake tin 360 degrees and try not to fall over. Don't forget to
beat off the turner. Finally, throw the bowl through the window, finish
the Cose Juervo and make sure to put the stove in the dishwasher.
CHERRY MISTMAS

Sweet!

Congrats to Insanity Infusion!
She had a baby girl yesterday :)

Cool :)

Okay I think this is pretty cool.
I'm number one at Mad About Blogging :)

I know, easily entertained.......

*oops...down to number 2 now

A Few Jokes for Ya

Pearls of Wisdom

1. Now that food has replaced sex in my life, I can't even get into my own pants.
2. Marriage changes passion. Suddenly you're in bed with a relative.
3. I saw a woman wearing a sweat shirt with "Guess" on it. So I said "Implants?" She hit me.
4. I don't do drugs. I get the same effect just standing up fast.
5. Sign in a Chinese Pet Store: "Buy one dog, get one flea..."
6. I live in my own little world. But it's OK. They know me here.
7. I got a sweater for Christmas. I really wanted a screamer or a moaner.
8. If flying is so safe, why do they call the airport the terminal?
9. I don't approve of political jokes. I've seen too many of them get elected.
10. There are two sides to every divorce: Yours and Shithead's.
11. I love being married. It's so great to find that one special person you want to annoy for the rest of your life.
12. I am a nobody, and nobody is perfect; therefore, I am perfect.
13. Everyday I beat my own previous record for number of consecutive days I have stayed alive.
14. How come we choose from just two people to run for president and 50 for Miss America?
15. Isn't having a smoking section in a restaurant like having a peeing section in a swimming pool?
16. Why is it that most nudists are people you don't want to see naked?
17. Snowmen fall from Heaven unassembled.
18. Every time I walk into a singles bar I can hear Mom's wise words: "Don't pick that up, you don't know where it's been!"
19. A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Damn...that was fun!"-
20. I signed up for an exercise class and was told to wear loose-fitting clothing. Hell; If I HAD any loose-fitting clothing, I wouldn't have signed up in the first place!
21. When I was young we used to go "skinny dipping", now I just "chunky dunk."
22. The worst thing about accidents in the kitchen is eating them.
23. Don't argue with an idiot; people watching may not be able to tell the difference.
24. Wouldn't it be nice if whenever we messed up our life we could simply press 'Ctrl Alt Delete' and start all over?
25. Stress is when you wake up screaming and then you realize you haven't fallen asleep yet.
26. My husband says I never listen to him (at least I think that's what he said).
27. Just remember...if the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off.
28. Why is it that our children can't read a Bible in school, but they can in prison?
29. If raising children was going to be easy, it never would have started with something called LABOR!
30. Wouldn't you know it...Brain cells come and brain cells go, but FAT cells live forever.

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Meaning

Stole this idea from Susiepie.


Leesa

Consecrated to God : Hebrew
You have a charismatic and magnetic personality which others cannot help but be drawn to ensuring you of many friends. Very ambitious your keen perceptive powers and ability to absorb knowledge helps you to achieve your objectives. You are a strong willed and industrious worker who is prepared to earn all the material success and good fortune which comes your way. With a philosophical attitude happiness is assured.

You can learn about your name Here.

Just a Few Thoughts

Nothing worth doing is completed in our lifetime; therefore, we are saved by hope.

Nothing true or beautiful or good makes complete sense in any immediate context of history; therefore, we are saved by faith.

Nothing we do, however virtuous, can be accomplished alone.; therefore, we are saved by love.

No virtuous act is quite as virtuous from the standpoint of our friend or foe as from our own; therefore, we are saved by the final form of love which is forgiveness.

-Reinhold Neibor

Is This Your Christmas?

T'was the night before Christmas
and all through the town
Not a sign of Baby Jesus was anywhere to be found.
The people were all busy with Christmas time chores
Like decorating, and baking and shopping in stores.
No one sang "Away in a manger, no crib for a bed".
Instead, they sang of Santa dressed-up in bright red.
Mama watched Martha Stewart, Papa drank beer from a tap.
As hour upon hour the presents they'd wrap
When what from the T.V did they suddenly hear?'
Cept an ad.. which told of a big sale at Sears.
So away to the mall they all flew like a flash...
Buying things on credit.
and others with cash!
And, as they made their way home
From their trip to the mall,
Did they think about Jesus?
Oh, no... not at all.
Their lives were so busy with their Christmas time things
No time to remember Christ Jesus, the King.
There were presents to wrap and cookies to bake.
How could they stop and remember who died for their sake?
To pray to the Savior they had no time to stop.
Because they needed more time to "Shop til they dropped!
"On Wal-mart! On K-mart! On Target! On Penney's!
On Hallmark! On Zales! A quick lunch at Denny's
From the big stores downtown to the stores at the mall
They would dash away, dash away, and visit them all!
And up on the roof, there arose such a clatter
As grandpa hung icicle lights up on his brand new step ladder.
He hung lights that would flash. He hung lights that would twirl.
Yet, he never once prayed to Jesus..Light of the World.
Christ's eyes... how they twinkle!
Christ's Spirit... how merry!
Christ's love... how enormous! All our burdens... He'll carry!
So instead of being busy, overworked, and uptight
Let's put Christ back in Christmas and enjoy some good nights!

Merry Christmas, my friends

This is Fun

Okay, THIS is very cool and pretty funny.

I uploaded my bio pic and it found celebrities I resembled.

John Lennon-66% (maybe we're related?)
Charlize Theron-64% (Kewl)
Rick James-64% (bwahahaha)
Marie Trigtignant-62% (don't know who this is)
J.K. Rowling-62% (hmm)
Kiera Knightley-61% (Kewl, again)
Sophie Marceau-61% (who?)
Cameron Diaz-61% (eh?)
Elizabeth Taylor-57% (um, ok)
Enya-57% (eh?)

Of course I don't see it in any of them, but it was fun anyway.
I was going to post the pics, but what a mess that would be, so I'm going to include this Link. If you're interested.
It does take a few minutes to load.

Very funny.

Holiday Fun

Well, I did it. I worked all day yesterday and made about 100 greeting cards for our local grocery store. You can click on the images to see them a little better. Not great lighting at 11pm.
I think they turned out well, we'll see how they sell. They have a really horrible selection now.

It's 5 below this morning, not very fun. Hubs handled the morning herd this morning, but he's out of here today, so I will get to brave the cold the next 5 days. Yay for me. I'm thinking no cross-country skiing today.

Way Back Wednesday theme this week is you in the snow. Believe it or not, I don't have any photos of me in the snow. I have plenty of photos of snow, dogs in snow, other people in snow, ornaments in snow, cats in snow....but no me in snow. Oh well. I think ya'll have seen plenty of snow pics for the week:) Of course I have more to share soon.

I haven't started any kind of Christmas decorating or shopping. Not that I have alot to do, we don't exchange gifts with each other, and I don't have many family or friends to buy for, so hopefully I can spend one morning and handle everyone at the same time. I'm not even sure I'm going to decorate at this point. It's way too cold to decorate outside (*reminder-start decorating in August) so that's out. We heard the tree farm has slim pickins this early already. Blah. I really do want a tree, so we might just go get a little one.

I found out too that I'll be here alone New Years Eve. Yeehaw. Anyone interested in having a Heineken with me around midnight Mountain Time....get online:)

Always Ready

Check out this DRESS.
Talk about being prepared!!

Snagged this from Samantha.

Fun in the Snow

It was 9 degrees this morning. Thank goodness I didn't have to go out.
Brock is enjoying the snow so much. He was definitely meant to be up north.
He sits out there for hours just running and rolling around. My cats of course are not enjoying it at all. They are a little cranky actually.
Bustopher was bit by something last night, not sure what, but he came home a little bloody and limping. He will be okay, and for the first time ever, Hubs was home when an animal was injured.

We have blue skies today so I got a few pics taken.
Still haven't gotten to ski yet, but hopefully this week.

The stars will be out tonight, which are really amazing. If I can get a photo I will. Of course, clear skies means even colder temps.
Hope my Heineken doesn't freeze. We can't have that.

Blaze & Marble

Music Tuesday

*Name three songs with family related words in the title.
1-Momma Cried--Alison Krauss
2-Papa Don't Preach--Madonna
3-Sweet Child of Mine--Guns N' Roses

*Name three artists with family related words in their name.
1-Uncle Kracker
2-Destiny's Child
3-Twisted Sister

*Name three albums with family related words in the title.
1- Brother Ray's Blues-Ray Charles
2- Atom Heart Mother-Pink Floyd
3-Achtung Baby-U2

Didn't You Know?

You are the Greek goddess Aphrodite, also known as
Venus to the Romans. You are the goddess of
love, lust, desire and fertility. You have been
called the most beautiful of goddesses and
undoubtedly the most desirable. But you are
also known for your hot temper, and the ease
with which you grow jealous of women that
profess to be more beautiful than you. You also
own a special girdle which has the power to
drive men insane with desire. Since you were
born of the sea, from which you came to land
riding on a scallop shell, sea food has been
known as an aphrodisiac.


Which GREEK (or ROMAN) GODDESS are you? (Girls Only)with pictures! in results
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My Old Man

Today

TeeHee

Your Fortune Is

Man who walk through airport door sideways is going to Bangkok.

The Wacky Fortune Cookie Generator

I Confess....

Tagged by Annie.
I have to say this was a tough one....

I confess.... I still get a little teary when I watch "While You Were Sleeping".
I confess.... I love to watch Roseanne everynight. They seem more real then most TV families. Plus, it's funny.
I confess.... As a kid, I used to throw snowballs at moving cars.
I confess.... I once stole a highchair from a McDonalds.
I confess.... I own the soundtrack from "Dr. Doolittle"
I confess.... I wasn't as innocent a teenager as some have been led to believe.
I confess.... I'm a hopeless romantic and the smallest things can "melt my buttah". (*southern drawl insterted here)

I won't tag anyone, but I dare some of you to "confess"

5 Random

I've been infected!

Here are the directions: Write 5 random facts about yourself, and then list the names of 5 people whom you in turn infect.

1. I could easily eat a whole bag of Cheetos.
2. I love to eat pickles and cheddar cheese together at the same time.
3. I can watch the movie Jaws over and over and over again.
4. I love the smell of Vanilla. In perfume, lotions, you name it.
5. I love thunderstorms.


And I will in turn infect:

Marianna
Laura
Kaliblue
Anne
Liza

I actually have 2 more Meme's to do...I'll catch up:)

Phooey

Well I scanned and scanned today and the photos look icky.
I think because maybe I scanned them as groups. So I guess I have to go back now and scan ALL.OF.THEM again one by one.

Boy, what I do for blogging!


Here's one of my windows...the best scan so far.

Today

I keep losing power. Started about 3am. Blah.
I'll be lucky if I finish this post. I guess power lines don't like 10 degrees.
I don't blame them.
I have so much stuff to do this week and I really don't feel like starting any of it.
*Christmas cards
*Christmas tree
*Christmas lights
*Start making Jam
*Greeting cards for local store
*Get back to my online school work
*Play
*Chat

Oh and I found a box of old photos, so WBW should be fun the next few weeks.
I'm actually surprised I'd post any of these, be prepared.
I also found my photos of the windows/murals I used to paint, so maybe I'll get them scanned in today.
If power allows.

It hasn't snowed since yesterday morning, but I hear more is on the way.
We have artic cold coming in that will take us to 20 below some nights. Ick.
Hubs will be home, so at least I won't have to do any of the outside work for a few days.

Might cross-country ski today...if it will at least get up over 20 degrees...that would be nice.

Just a Thought....

"A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked" ~ Bernard Meltzer

Sunday Mutter

I say ... and you think ... ?

1. Amazing:: Weather
2. Delights:: Sweets
3. Inspired:: Art
4. Disgusted:: Family
5. You:: Relaxed
6. Vagina:: Monologues
7. Palm:: Read
8. Sweetheart:: Valentine
9. Guilt:: Regret
10. More to come:: Life

A Funny For Ya

If you're a Star Wars fan, or a Saturday Night Live fan...

Check THIS out.

Icy

Sick of Snow Yet?

I'm Not Bad

Jessica Rabbit

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Music Quiz

This photo has 75 Bands pictured in it....Can you find them???
I've only found 13 so far. Have fun!

Thanks to Concrete Angel.

Snowed In

I have a feeling I will be having alot of posts now with all this snow around me.
Since I shoveled last it has snowed at least 3 more inches.
The neighbor is pulling his kids on tubes behind the 4-wheeler through our yard. I might go cross-country skiing with a friend tomorrow..yay.
Heineken's chilling in the snow.
Fire's a blazin.
Life is good:)

Buried

Well, no one showed to help me shovel :(
It was a hard job too....I had to take a break.
We have at least a foot on the deck. I guess I got my wish for snow :)
*click on image for larger view*

This Morning

Go Play

Snowball Fight

Thanks Osbasso!

Interesting

You are the Moon card. Entering the Moon we enter
the intuitive and psychic realms. This is the
stuff dreams are made on. And like dreams the
imagery we find here may inspire us or torment
us. Understanding the moon requires looking
within. Our own bodily rhythms are echoed in
this luminary that circles the earth every
month and reflects the sun in its progress.
Listening to those rhythms may produce visions
and lead you towards insight. The Moon is a
force that has legends attached to it. It
carries with it both romance and insanity.
Moonlight reveals itself as an illusion and it
is only those willing to work with the force of
dreams that are able to withstand this
reflective light. Image from: Stevee Postman.
http://www.stevee.com/


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My Day