Friday, July 31, 2009

Today is Moon Drive Day

In 1971, Apollo 15 astronauts David Scott and James Irwin took the first drive on the surface of the moon. They collected almost 170 pounds of moon rocks in their moon rover.

"Humor is the great thing, the saving thing. The minute it crops up, all our irritations and resentments slip away and a sunny spirit takes their place."

-- Mark Twain
Gotta love this tree! Reminds me of HR Puffinstuff.

HEALTH: Check out Omega-3 and eye doc just upped my intake! I can't wait to start our chickens!

CRAFTIES: Preemie Bear Hat.

Hook 'em!

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Today is Body Builders Day

On the birthday of strongman and movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger, take time to do some exercise today. Arnold was born on July 30, 1947, at Graz, Austria.

"Help others and give something back. I guarantee you will discover that while public service improves the lives and the world around you, its greatest reward is the enrichment and
new meaning it will bring your own life."

-- Arnold Schwarzenegger

HEALTH: Beer is good for you! The flu = schizophrenia? Gotta love animal instincts!

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Today is Rain Day Festival

July 29th may be just another day to the rest of the world, but to the residents of Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, it has a special significance. Waynesburg has had rainfall on that date 109 out of the past 131 years (as of 2005). Rain Day is the only holiday anywhere in the world that is not a success unless it rains!

"What it comes down to, for me, is that people want to do what will make them happy, but in order to understand that they really have to understand their world and what is going on around them."

-- Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook

INTERESTING: Blue Gatorade and M&Ms

ANSWERS?: Amelia Earhart

CRAFTIES: Vintage bib tutorial, I just love this baby - if I get a pillow do you think they'll send me the baby?

FREEBIES: Gain Sample, lunch bag,

YUM: Rainier Cherry Clafoutis, Vanilla Simple Syrup - make your own latte!, If you like Chai,

TRAVEL: I so wanna go to Australia - this guy landed a great gig!

HEALTH: I'm so glad I gave up tanning beds for the real thing!

LOVE: I love this blogger and her writing style. You've just gotta go read!

EXERCISE: You know I'm gonna try them!

In the words of my dear Aunt Ruthie, "Why do they push me to be a $itch?" Back in May I wrote about buying a Dyson vacuum cleaner. Yes, it did a bang up job at first. The past two weekends it has given me issues. This past weekend I had to use the hose attachment to get all the clumps of dirt the beater bar left behind. So I pulled out my macys.com receipt and see that I have 180 days to return it and I can return it to the store. Today I headed to the store and not knowing what department I'd end up in I brought the receipt and left the vacuum in the car. I ended up in housewares and the girl behind the counter said it would be no problem to return but that she needed it in order to return it. She had me drive it to customer pick-up and said she'd let them know I was on my way. You already know that no one was there so I'll leave out that part. When I got back to her counter she is on the phone with the manager. You also know where this is heading. She gets off the phone and said the manager has to call her back with an okay to return. I said, "Before I went through all these motions I asked you if there was going to be a problem." She started crawfishing about it all and then just said, "I just had to get an okay." Silence. For an excruciating few minutes. No return call from the manager so she says, "I should've called her before telling you there would not be a problem." As nicely as I could I said, "There won't be an issue if she calls back with an okay but if she doesn't then we will have problems." Rrrrriiiiiinnnnnggg - and I hear, "But I told her there wouldn't be a problem and she said she'd have an issue if we don't accept it so would YOU like to talk to her?" When she hung up and said all is well I smiled and said, "I didn't think she'd want to talk to me." Mission accomplished. If they sell crap on their site then they can expect to get a pile of it in return.

Another story for you. I get these cramps that run across the back of my head and the base of my skull. They are very uncomfortable and when I rub them I can feel all the muscles and bones in my head because of the squeeze it does. I figured I'd google it and see if there are any answers or symptoms of a bigger problem. What pops up? Head Cramps at Amazon.com
Save on head cramps!
Wow, Amazon sells everything!


Hook 'em! I'm outta here - going to get the toes did and the hair chopped manaƱa. I'll be sooo bootiful for travel next week.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Today is the day the 14th Amendment was ratified.

The 14th Amendment to the Constitution, which established the citizenship of African Americans and guaranteed due process of law, was ratified on July 28, 1868.

"I am America. I am the part you won't recognize. But get used to me. Black, confident, cocky; my name, not yours; my religion, not yours; my goals, my own; get used to me.

---Muhammad Ali


CRAFTIES: Pretty, quilted tree skirt, knit stole pattern, circle skirt - I want one!

Hurray! We get to take my precious nephew with us to the coast! I am elated - he'll/we'll have such fun!

Friday, July 24, 2009

Today is Women Aviators Day

On the birthday of Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean and also the Pacific Ocean, all women pilots are honored. Earhart was born in 1897 at Atchison, Kansas. In
1937, her plane disappeared over the Pacific Ocean.

"Decide whether or not the goal is worth the risks involved.
If it is, stop worrying."

-- Amelia Earhart



Jude Law can smack me on the head any day! Don't trust traffic lights!

I'm starting the planning for my 30th (WTH?) class reunion. No wonder I look in the mirror and don't recognize the reflection. Scary!

FREEBIES: Gain Detergent with Febreeze - sample, Diaper rash remedy - even if you don't need you can send to me :-), Quaker bar.

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Today is Private Eye Day

On the birthday of Raymond Chandler (1888), creator of Philip Marlowe, we honor all private eyes.

"Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it."

-- Raymond Chandler

CRAFTIES: Shorts from a button-down, citronella candles,

FREEBIES: Yum! Free vodka sample!

FUN: Haunted Hotels - I wanna go! I love this look in a room. Look at the shop/options we have here in Austin!

Heading home :-) Hook 'em!

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Today is the birthday of Mei Xiang the Panda

In 1998, Mei Xiang, a female panda, was born in China. Mei Xiang is currently a resident of the National Zoo. Happy birthday, Mei Xiang!

"Remember that fear always lurks behind perfectionism. Confronting your fears and allowing yourself the right to be human can, paradoxically, make you a far happier and more
productive person."

-- David M. Burns

YUM: Tasty Kitchen now has a recipe site!

FREEBIES: Free Skinny Cow stuff when you join, Free SPF55 Full bottle!

FUN STUFF: Photography of Abandoned & Industrial Edges of NY by Nathan Kensinger.

Another short post ~ leaving early to renew auto tags. Fun!

Hook 'em!