sweet treat

for the humans of the house

oh was it good

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Honey & I shared a king size Snicker Bar

rare event but oh so good

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Well, before I throw the wrapper away I want to remember the inside:
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Substantialiscious \sub-'stan(t)-shu-'ll-shus\ (noun)
The weight of something when you weigh it with your tongue
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Mom of The Lot giggles

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Friday morning's carry such...

an air of excitement!

this one even more so yeah yeah yeah!!!

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Honey always gets home early on Friday's but this time it's a 3-day weekend woohoo

It's Date Day and this time it's never ending - for those of you who know what I'm talking about mmmmm

Friday Night Football starts!!

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Dealing with the PAW's

Today seemed to be going along merrily and then what the hay?!

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Well, it's typical for Crikit to run after the garbage or recycle truck but when I opened the back door, giving them access to their doggie door, they each shot thru it 'like a bat out of...' growling and barking as if they were chasing down an intruder!. They almost took the screen door off not to mention the punishment the flap received... dang!

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No clue as to why this sudden freaked behavior. I saw nothing and no one. I could hear the recycle truck but nonetheless, their actions were odd to say the least...

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Crikit - did something to her back leg and she suddenly has a limp
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Sparky - re-injured his front paw nail
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Ginger - cracked a back paw nail
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Hello kids - if ya just stop flying down the stairs in one-leap maybe this wouldn't happen... ~sigh~ if only they could understand what I am saying and let me cut them nails w/o fighting me - then just maybe...

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Good thing it began to rain, their stuck inside and will have to rest their paws. So as you can see - I did a little venting and now... I shall return to my tasks at hand... laundry - yippee (I'll leave you to imagine the sarcasm?) lol

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Mom of the Lot out...

Emptied the doggie pools this morning ...

and the dogs looked at me like I had lost my mind

they seem to be moping

but in my defense

it's suppose to rain

beautiful eyed 'lost dog' goes by the name...

Maggie

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owner did call to thank me - how nice

Lost Dog Adventure

& she had the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen...

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What a morning! My dogs were going APE…. And that bark means loose dog. So I run to the window and all I can see a tail wagging outside the fence. Dang I’m not dress yet but living on the corner gives us the self inflicted (of course) responsibility to catch loose dogs in our closed community. We love dogs so we don’t really mind unless they are aggressive.
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DANG the owners’ – NO TAGS – major pet peeve of mine!!! An animal cannot speak and a tag is the only possible chance for them to find their way home! Oh she was beautiful and thankfully friendly too. I could tell she was still a puppy. The most gorgeous eyes I have ever seen.
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I know I looked silly but I sat at the edge of the driveway with pretty dog on a leash and hoped her owner would pass by looking for her. I fed and watered her and we sat. This was after I had already walked down the way to the house I thought she belonged to.
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Fortunately, a neighbor who walks by often saw me and stopped by to shared her thoughts and also got me the address of the house I thought it may belong to therefore, I could call if the address was in our community pamphlet. Then to my good fortune, the area exterminator drove up to the house across the street and they knew each other. She inquired if he knew this dog and BLESSING, he thought of a family and tried to reach them. The lady left and he stayed to assist. I then mention the house I thought she belonged to; you could tell a light went off in his head. He drove over to the house. He came back and said he believes the dog does belong there because a second gate which, I did not see when I went there first this morning, well that one was open, it's kind of hidden. He was kind and walked the pretty dog back to the home and brought me back my emergency dog catching leashes. I called and left a message for the home owners to call me when they arrived home to verify she was theirs. I just needed to be reassured pretty dog was at her rightful home.
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It totally changed the morning plans for 2-hours. However, I met two neighbors and a really nice service guy. I know he won’t see this but his unselfish act of kindness was so appreciated – may God grant you a fabulous life Fernando, your a good servant.

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The day went to the ~ Dogs ~

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The Secret Garden

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May I suggest a good read or even the movie?

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"The Secret Garden"

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One of my childhood favorites

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The movie was just as spectacular

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Fulfilled

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Surprise: I cannot believe I did not see one single student walk by our lot on their first day of school. I didn't even see or hear a single school bus. Last year three would pass. I suspect, knowing our particular community has a vast number of children and the news states we are short school bus drivers; I think maybe there was no bus service today and parents had to make arrangements to get the students to school somehow.
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Energy Boost: Apparently, I slept well enough to stay up this morning which, is a true pleasure. I had so much energy I rearranged the family room. Not only that but I had such a surge of power, I did the detail cleaning... you know the kind I mean... vacuuming the sofa, the curtains, base boards etc. wow am I pleased with myself. I hope it continues tomorrow :) -
Organ Donors: I so appreciate the families that make this decision when they lose their family member unexpectedly. I saw a brief segment about it today and thanked our Heavenly Father throughout the day many, many times for blessing me with minimal health issues.
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Have a Blessed Day Blogger's
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On The Home Front

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Whoa... did we accidentally sleep in late but boy was it needed. Gave us the extra oomph to mow the front & back lawn, pluck the glory seeds, water the yard plants individually and do poop patrol. Let the kids have their freedom run, filled their pools and played ball with them. Cut our very first plume from our pampas, trimmed a new tree and deweeded.
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Now we relax with a cold can of Coke… mmmmmm and a PB&J… brings out the kid in us : )
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High school football starts next week… yeah what a treat!
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Boy do I love golf commercials with the exception of the Crown Plaza ones; don't really like 'em. However, most all other golf commercials are so meaningful and the music is always right on point.. Can you tell we're watching a tournament?
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Have a great day blogger friends

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I could SCREAM

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If I remember correctly, last year when Big Brother All Stars premiered there was nothing else really interesting on so we watched. We tuned in for most of the season. We had not seen any of the previous seasons so it even surprised us. When this season began we were uncertain we would tune in being that the first one was All Stars, a regular season might not be so good... well, we have been watching and hoping to see America and the BBH tenants along with CBS get rid of E.D. this article describes how pretty closely how we feel on most things.

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Granted, Jen did not give a good first impression and even I was hoping she would get booted right off at first; honey was on the fence. But as I see it after all we have seen on local broadcast, she has kept a relatively positive attitude through all the verbal abuse. I never heard her use any bad words and she was the epitome of 'turn the other cheek'. We do not blame her for losing her cool or the cigarette thing and we understand her anger for CBS bending over for E.D. Unless you read the on-line info, you would not know that the eating rebellion was because CBS got E.D. replacement cigs. Yet they let him do all sorts of stuff to everyone, especially Jen. We would have been mad too. As it is she was most likely being voted out anyway...

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Our Corner Lot wish Jen the best, sorry to see her go but is was probably the best for her sanity. Hopefully this will be a catalyst for her modeling career.

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I'd rather vent here than on the message boards.. some of those people are venomous!

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Cheers Blogger's... it's date day and we are headed to the movies, must go beautify

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Slow Day Yeah!

I did not get anything accomplished today; boo on me
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Unfortunately, I did dream again last night but at least it was not disturbing; since it did not completely fade from my memory.

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Kids had a relatively restful day; minimal barking and they seem to enjoy that we all napped at the same time. I decided to ly on the carpet next to the kitchen floor; at first Sparky and Crikit thought something was wrong with me.. they ran as close as they could to get to me without stepping on the carpet then whined and attempted to lick me . It was so funny. They finally relaxed, laid as close to the carpet as possible and stared at me. I gave a deep sigh which is what they do when they are relaxing and they reciprocated... next thing you know they were sleeping. Apparently I did as well and boy was it nice. I have no clue what Ginger did but I know she didn't bark. I guess the rain helped lullaby us to sleep, mmmm

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Not much on the tube but dang I am I frustrated that the despicable E.D. is still in the BB house. I felt bad for Jen; how nice for her that she got to dump their butts in the water.

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Tomorrow is already looking up... honey will be home early! Yeah!
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Good Night!

WooHoo!!!

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A night without dreams! or at least I do not remember them if I did

I am somewhat more rested and the bad dreams are a faint memory!

Pondering thoughts on the prescription vitamin which, I did not take yesterday. Could that have something to do with the sudden sleep time brain activity? We'll see... I just took one :)

Positives Only

Focusing only on Positives

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• Under deck project tested today with the sudden rain shower and it worked fabulous!


• Walking the backyard after the rains I had the pleasure of all the kids following me around, as if we were on a neighborhood walk, awesome!


• Got a surprise phone call from the honey just to check on us and the weather, awwwh


• My blueberry muffins made the house smell so delicious


• My bad dreams are fading


• I made myself exercise on my Health Rider and I feel good for it


• Reflecting on friends; reminder: finish note to Queen One


• Alleluia glory to God! We are currently out of Dean's path

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The light of The Lord is shining on us...

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Another Weird One

What is up with my sleep time!?

Which, btw is so precious to meee

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All I can think of that has changed in my pattern is a prescription vitamin and maybe that could be stimulating this weird brain activity. I woke around 4 AM from another freaky dream and it took a long time to fall back asleep but wouldn't you know it, just when I returned to sleep the alarm rings, had to drag out of bed again. If I had taken the time to write it down while I tossed and turned, I might have acquired a better sense of what the heck is going on... dang I'm tired !
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Dream description deleted - it's a fading memory... yeah!
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NOT a Dream Seeker

I prefer the REAL World

I did not have a restful sleep at all. When that first alarm went off this morning I was what the! The TV timer had already gone off so the news seemed to be blasting, I rolled over to try and catch some more zzz’s but that didn’t happen ‘cos the next alarm sounded even louder! AAWWWW now I have to mask the grouchy feelings so I can send the honey off in good spirits. But it just was too tough! Ginger got into the trash and had ketchup cups scattered around her bed and that just set me off dang dog!
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Thank goodness Hubby has this special knack at saying, gesturing or acting in a way that snaps me right out of the ranting… he did just that, he came into the kitchen made eye contact with the dogs and said: “good luck kids, I’m sorry you have to stay here with her” the dogs all started wagging their tails and headed down the hall behind him for the front door goodbye rubs. Helllooooo what about me??? It worked…I started chuckling ‘cos they were plotting against me.
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So honey is out the door, I shoo the kids back to the kitchen, I realize I forgot to give the vitamin water packets to the honey so I run to the door and swing it open to see his truck is already gone!!! How is that possible! Was I that scary this morning for him to get out the door, arrange his stuff in the back seat, get in the front and be down the road within like a minute???
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Well, since the kids didn’t seem to want to go out and potty, I shut the backdoor, gave them a treat and headed up the stairs to lie down and call the hubby. I can only imagine what he thought when he saw my name on caller ID… probably didn’t want to answer. Lol… he answered with yeeeeess and I was ‘where are you’… pretending to be all mad but I quickly altered the tone so he would know I just playing… anyway I wanted him to know that I know he did not warm up the truck, not even 30 sec for him to be where he was by the time I called. Anyway by speeding away from the crime zone so to speak he wasn’t going to have any vit water, ha
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So I tried to make my eyes close to catch a little more rest and that just didn’t happen. I flipped the channels to see all the morning news. The hubby called to let me know he arrived safe but it seemed as if it was like 2-minutes after I fell back asleep. Okay I think this day is against me, ugh!
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By 8:47 AM I figured… that’s it I better get up ‘cos there’s no more sleeping for me as it is I need to put the trash out so I don’t miss the truck again. SO I dress grab the inside garbage and head out the back to get the heavy receptacle, roll it to the curb clean up the front, check the new plums (only two, not there like originally thought) and then let the kids out for a quick corner romp. Why just why… so Sparky set my mood back for a second ‘cos gross he grabbed some poop some rude neighbors let their little beast dump a load and they didn’t pick it up!!!! I wish I had caught them because they would have to pay a fine!!! Anyway, I screamed, he dropped it out of his mouth and they all ran to the safety of their backyard. I was so mad at the whole incident that I grabbed the shovel and flipped the poop into the street… now that I am exposing my bad conduct I feel silly but I would look crazy if I want to retrieve it out of the road don’t cha think?
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When I came in I decided to skip breakfast go for lunch so I grabbed a soda! That always calms me down and I headed for the computer to check my mails and watch some TV. While sitting here I began to wonder why am I having such a crappy day. I don’t want a crappy day and I have to do something to change it so…. I start typing it out and realize it was because of the unexplainable disturbing dream!
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I’ve never read about what dreams mean so I have no idea what the combination of all the weirdness in the dream means… my memory is so foggy. I guess if I had thought to write everything down I could remember shortly after the honey had left I could get a better analyses of its meaning but…. Remember I was grouchy and sleepy!
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Edited 08/22: Dream details deleted - it's fading so why keep it in print

It didn’t make sense, it turned my stomach to think about it... I normally forget dreams shortly after I wake but unfortunately not this one... can't remember all of the dream but it weighed heavily on my mind
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Also, I did not proof any of this original or edited post… I just typed it as fast as it came to mind without thinking about it because I wanted to remember enough to discuss it with my honey and try to make some sense out of it… so I chose to delete the details as I mentioned when I originally posted (then I may delete the post if it is still disturbing me…)
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I like it better when I just don’t remember dreaming. I guess the next thing is to get lost in some project to help me pass the day... AND I did!

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Prepared for Dean

Exhausted - But Done

yeehaw!

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We are now all inside to recoup, awwwwwwh, ac. The dogs have crashed, the honey is reclining, I'm at the computer and we're listening to some good ministries, did I say awwwwwwh!
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Under deck water proofing project is done. We should have developed this longtime ago, silly us. We are prepared for any repercussions sent our way from a hurricane or tropical depression. Additionally, it will help keep everything dry and out of the sun on a daily basis... cool beans!
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I may be exhausted but I have the desire to do some rearranging out back... of course we can't move the trees but... what is up with me??? I must be delirious... lol
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Smiles - Mom & Dad of The Lot must relax...

God Bless those in Dean's path, keep them safe

Mean Dean making us work!

Tired...

Did I mention I was tired? So if stuff doesn't make sense it's because I'm tired.

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These Mean Dean warnings combined with the sunshine gave us the kick in the pants to start preparing for the potential problems he may bring. But somehow our project did not go as smoothly as we anticipated. When we discussed it, we figured maybe 30 minutes after we purchased everything; but nooooooooo we only got half of it complete; dang and I feel exhausted! So tomorrow we have to make time and find energy to finish... ugh!
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Here's why - so we have a deck outside our back door and we have lots of items under it because it is high enough for us to walk under. We have always had a tarp over those items but with the possibility for high winds and heavy rains well, we needed something more secure. Our sun canopy most likely will not withstand the wind so that needs to come down and we currently have yard equipment under that; it's been and extra wet summer. So anyway, Dean made us rethink the situation and we decided to create a more rain proof area under the deck. It turned out to be more complicated then we first thought but it will serve our needs. We just need to get it done!
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Anyhow, the kids are never happy when it rains... they get cabin fever quickly, so we stocked up on their favorite chews and treats... hopefully that will ease their boredom. Since I cannot bring in Boy Fish my concern for him is high during storms being all alone in the water garden; hmmmm I think I should consider getting him a pond mate. Must discuss with honey... since Girl Fish mysteriously died...
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Well, we pigged on pizza and now...
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Mom & Dad of the Lot are tired & stuffed... must rest now, night

Kingston Friends

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The weather forecast maps are showing Kingston, Jamaica in the direct path of Dean. I am concerned for all in the area and particularly for my b-friends, emancipated & Reggae B.
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Please let me know you both are okay and out of harms way.
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I'm praying for you all and that Dean dissipates quickly.
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Positive Notes Only

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YEAH.. WooHoo.. YeeHa.. Applause galore!!!

Sabra WON!!!

I may have started late on the phone voting but... lol... I know I put in OVER 1800 before they closed the lines. I was on a roll with both cell phones since goodness, I almost forgot to vote and I only had an hour & a-half... would have attempted to make some more from the house phone if it hadn't been so dang difficult to use redial... No matter.. Saber WON!!! A tid bit of joy last night.
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Weather: Hard to believe we are experiencing a beautiful day... On the way to work, Honey witnessed two rainbows... The sun is playing around the clouds and everything looks fresh...
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Doctor: New pleasant staff members... Special Dark in the candy jar... Results all good... Received samples yeah! totally cool beans!
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Home: Kids joyful welcome, went out to play with them... Reviewed the plants and Yeah! first plume ever on one of the pompus... soo cool :)
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TGIF: Date Day! I loooove that my honey gets home early on Friday's and we did it again! mmmmm Mexican

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Evening: We're home ahhhh... discovered a second plume on a different pompas and possibly another one or at least it looks like the beginnings of one on a third plant... fingers crossed! So did a bit of planting while the hub played with the kids and now we relax!!! blessing

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Possible activities: Well, honey is reviewing work stuff, kids are prowling the grounds and I well, I'm currently on the net but I feel like piddling through some boxes, I know football is on so who knows.

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Hoping Mean Dean dissipates quickly

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Mom of The Lot out...

OH MY - RAIN

rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr***

*aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa**

**iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii*

****nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn

Storm

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It is so hard to fathom that a rainstorm, not a hurricane, not a tsunami just a fast and heavy downpour can cause such devastation. No hail, no real heavy wind, just fast fast rain, anywhere from 5 to 7 inches yet… ugh! I am so sadden and that dosen’t even come close to truly describing how torn I feel right now…
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Why, just why why why why? I'm having such a difficult time hearing the news tonight. So many untimely deaths, a couple of hundred water rescues, cars under water, hundreds and hundreds of collisions, some fatal and the most difficult… the young man just taking the family’s car down the road to work, making what turned out to be his last phone call... these people… they were tending to their daily responsibilities and their life was taken from wet roads! Wet roads!! A rainstorm that resulted in flash flooding in some areas of the city ends in shattering so many families!!! Maybe I could understand if it was categorized as a deadly storm but this was just a rainstorm!!!
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I understand the fear factor when you hear of a devastating storm on the horizon but for that to be the reason you lose your life? Gosh, we needed this rain... how heart wrenching that it results in so many people suffering. Especially those families that woke up and heard about the coming rains... I am certain they would have not ever thought they would have to deal with death before the day closed. I hurt for them. It's still raining... and tears are falling...

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And to think... just this evening during a break in the rain I enjoyed standing out on deck; I let my hair down to blow in the graceful winds while waiting for my honey and watching the doggies splash around. I was appreciating the beauty of the clouds rolling by as if they were ocean waves crashing upon the shores. They looked so delicate as if the angels were dancing across the sky. It was soothing...

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Dear Lord carry those in need.

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Our Personality's

UP DATE: Hubs results

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I chose

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Squiggly & Circle

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Hub picked the rectangle & triangle

(no wonder we compliment each other)

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old news:
I shall test the hubby tonight but I suspect he will pick square & triangle or vice versa...

hmmm I'll update later

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I guessed wrong but had I read the descriptions I would have known: he is equally triangle & rectangle

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I stumbled upon this blog and liked his personality test post (click 2 take) ... it's interesting - check it out
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song lyrics linger

... everything's okay

it's alright

alright ...

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Mom of The Lot wonders: who sings this slow & caressing tune?

Neighbors Moving

I am realizing more and more that I do not take to change easily. Must be an age thing…
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I do not really know these neighbors but I have “the awareness” of them. Such as their name(s), faces, cars and living pattern recognition. I would not hesitate to ask for help if need be; now that the moving van is well, in front of their house... I feel like I am losing friends. A chapter in life is closing…
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So...offered my/our help if needed and will stop by to wish them well. Hope they like Krispy Kreams and they better like my Aloe plant... lol

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reminder: b-test

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~~ starry starry night ~~

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~~ where's the shooting stars tonight? ~~

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Dear God, Bless the little creature that lost its life in our yard today.

May it rest peacefully buried under our special tree.

Amen

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We Love Bubbles

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Crikit:***Annihilate… as fast as you can
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Sparky:* Leap for them… the higher the better
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Ginger:* Can’t get enough… jump no jump it don’t matter just blow 'em
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Blog Friends

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Do you know they are the nicest kind? Whether they know you visit or not, they allow you to peek in on their life journey's. At times they may bring you shared joy, intrigue, new knowledge, laughs and even sadness.

The emotions we share

The crosses we bare

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The loves

The losses

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Whatever we dare...

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I have found myself caring for so many bloggers. Whether I comment or not, I visit several regularly. I find to some degree it's my way of 'paying it forward'. I read, sometimes I comment and quite often include them in prayer. I allow some posts to stay with me through the day and even wander into my conversation. In the world of blogspot I am your silent, no attention needed, friend to lean on. Forget not, it's likely you have an abundance of blog friends, many you are unaware of; remember they care enough to visit...

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A man is blessed when he has a host of friends... Dr. Jesse Duplantis

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We caught the Hubble

WoooHooo

We just saw the Hubble Telescope!

Visible without any additional equipment

awesome

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2nd night in a row with our heads crocked to the sky

"worth it"

saw another shooting star

of course we're outside so in the kids' mind

it's playtime

:)

... wishing on a star ...

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Is it really Monday?

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Today was a difficult awakening – that’s what we get for staying up late to watch a movie on TV that we own… what’s up with us?! But really who wants to pass up "One Night With The King" best rendition on the book of Esther ever... At least the kids were settled and we were already in bed but still…

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So... the CT wasn’t so bad this time around and on a positive note: Henry G. the technician was pretty cool. He gave me some insight on matters and I left determined not to worry. As it is, worry is a useless tax on one’s emotions; just trust in the Lord (easier said than done sometimes).

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Apparently, I have forgotten how good strawberry preserves taste on bread. Mark one up for a good childhood memory mmmm what a lunch.

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Did some blog visits and now the dogs are calling… we didn’t play this morning and it was apparent they missed their special time. When I arrived home they saw me through the gate and little one began crying instead of heading to their doggy door to meet me inside. However, once I walked through the front door I could hear all of them vocalizing their thoughts about me having left them this morning. Interesting how I'm the one following the commands as I scurry through the house to quickly get to their room (kitchen) to ask for forgiveness :) - oh goodness they bring us such joy

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I so look forward to my honey getting home; as do the kids

I have no UMPH today

My intentions were to finally cut off my hair for "Locks of Love" but...

I keep forgetting to charge the camera batteries; why you ask?

I know I will not ever intentionally grow it this long again and I must take pictures

I'm beginning to acquire the natural highlights therefore, my tails will be rejected and who wants rejection

even if it is only your 'locks'

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New plan: go charge batteries right now

curl hair tonight

takes pictures tomorrow

cut the last ever ponytail for the cause

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perhaps if I write it down...

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i Rule

Ruff ruff - In human lingo: Crikit here…
It’s time… I feel like making my paw print.
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So for those of you who do not know me I am the leader of the pack, the big cheese if you will, oooow that sounds good… uh sorry… okay back to the point, I rule of course after mom that is. I show the young ones what I… er I mean mom wants them to do. Another words… I set the example!
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I just got a bath today and mmmmm the water was so cool. Mom and Dad really know how to rub a dub-dub me and I pretend I’d rather be playing ball but I secretly like the bath when I get it at home. Now I'm extra soft and shiny. It makes snuggling more enjoyable.
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Once M&D took me to the pet store to get a bath but dawg crap it was a trip! How dare they strap me down, put me thru a tornado, then in a cage and had the nerve to aim this loud blower at ME!
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Come on… yah you, come on just a little closer… (I want to bite you)
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I got a neck scarf out of it instead of a bow… that was pretty cool but I sure don’t want to go back.
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The kid ‘Sparks’ did pretty good but he was scared ___less & the baby wasn’t with us yet.
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SO Beware of ME … I rule and I have very large teeth ready to sink into you if you step on my lot. Don’t think I won’t either. I’ll stalk you and give you a head start but I'm hehe fast! I enjoy stalking my pray then you’ll hear what sounds like a race horse coming right for ya… bam!
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Awh, I just playing… I’m just a big black fluff of love that lives to chase tennis balls. I’ll have mom post a picture soon

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Bow-wow for now

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Stick a fork in it - we're DONE

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Though we're both relaxing now with the aide of the TV and computer, we were definitely getting it done today! Busy busy oh my...

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I intentionally kept my eyes closed this morning in hopes I would fall back asleep but what da-ya know, the honey woke up early and was ready to get a move on. We went to bed so late last night since we were out on deck with our heads crocked to the sky hoping to see some shooting stars 'the castor's said after midnight look northeast'... I saw one for sure maybe two but I think my tired eyes were playing tricks on me. Hubby said he saw three but he's just now telling me so huh sure ya did honey... anyhow we were up way earlier than I would have ever guessed!

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I went down first to let the kids out and fix some coffee after of course giving the big morning rubs. The kids need their morning love rub before they will go out to do there morning routines; When Ginger heads out the doggie door she takes her ritual stance on deck to do her new day scan of the neighborhood before she goes down to check the yard to see what new smells are around and of course her business; Sparky goes straight down and does his business then checks the new smells - that's my boy business first; Crikit likes to stay inside for extra morning petting because I usually message her legs to help her morning stiffness She runs so dang hard for her ball when playing that it seems logical she would get stiff muscles after a long night of sleep..

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So I make coffee and the honey comes around the corner and like usual is bombarded with the kids morning love leaps; really if they could talk I presume they would be hurry dad lets go play!!!!

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Well, hubby went to play, I went to dress and then we had a mini breakfast and headed out to take care of the front yard. Hubby this time edged everything and mowed the corner section while I reel mowed my front section. We then rinsed down everything. Refreshed Boy Fish and then let the kids out front to sniff there area without their leashes. Dad of The Lot stayed by the open gate and I by the stop sign to keep watch in all directions that no other dogs/cats were headed our way. They seem to love the freedom romp and Dad takes them down to the end of the side fence and commands 'go get mommy' and they haul butt back to me. You can see the joy in their faces during their freedom run. Once they stop sniffing and take a squat one of us give the command 'let's go home' and they all head for the gate to the backyard. I am always so please with their ability to follow commands but sometimes their behavior is not so favorable when other animals are around or at least the leader of the pack Crikit goes into "protect my family" mode. Sparky will either take on the pack mentality or whine for Dad or I to come quick. Little Ginger will stay a good distance away from potential harm or behind Dad or I for safety. They all have such amazing personalities that bring us such joy.

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Anyhow, I got off subject and was meaning to focus on their baths. Our big girl Crikit loves her baby pool to begin with so she was no problem other than she was finished with her bath before we decided she was... Sparky stayed close by to give her support but was not too excited to have his turn. He did good after we both got into the deep message wash but he really likes to choose when he gets wet rather than us deciding for him. Most of the time when the water is on he takes position between my legs because he know I won't spray myself and Dad knows better than to spray Mom,,,Our Ginger though for being so small sure is strong when she doesn't want to lay down in the water; she tested our strength and patience but all in all it was obvious they loved their baths after it was all over and done with... Their probably having the best nap ever right now!

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So after the front yard spiff up and the kids baths we headed out to pick up some lunch. Though I am trying to cut back from the soda it sure did taste delightful!!

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Well, everyone is napping now but me... I am obviously posting and watching the PGA on one TV and some animated ant movie on the other while being serenaded by one or all of them snoring... hmmm I think I should close and catch one myself because we are so Done! Wow, all those chores by noon! Props to us

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I expect the rest of the day we will enjoy the coolness and comforts of our home. Stick a fork in it...

Mom & Dad of The Lot are done...

Lots of Love Love Today

love Y love

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Boy does it make a difference when you get the beauty sleep you need!
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I am so surprised Dad of The Lot got up early and because I made coffee our day took off! Went for breakfast, did our errands and home; all before 11 AM, WOW!

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So I finished my main goal for the day and the formal living room & entry looks fabulous!

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Lolly gaged the rest of the day but I cooked an awesome salmon dinner and I even went out to play with the dogs in this horrible heat!

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Pat myself on the back :) I exercised several times throughout the day... yeeha
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I left hubby alone to work on his presentation for Monday but the dogs got him up and out to play throughout the day. They love him so much Y

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Oh did I mention we both have maintained our weight loss even with all the snacking we've done, Cool Beans!! I know I have seen some slight likable contouring on myself and I am loving this ride 'em cowgirl exerciser! ;)

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Hope to see some shooting stars tonight... if I can stay awake long enough!
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Yeah Tiger Woods!
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Good thing there's wasn't much on the TV today or that could have altered my success.
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so...
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Well, yesterday was tough and all I can remember was a great lupper lol that's lunch & supper in one; ooooh it was so good! I know we stopped at two stores afterwards but I guess since I was dragging all I remember was we had great Mexican food and going to bed to only be shocked that a mosquito made it to our room and had the nerve to land on my CHEEK! ugh, yup I killed it!!! Good thing today was so good because two moody days in a row would have been horrible for the honey and kids... we had lots of love love today, Thank You Lord

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smiles Mom of The Lot out...

Watch Out

I think I'm moody today

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but I have this desire to learn how to knit

I'm sure I'll get over it - it's happened before

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Sleepy Eyed Friday

Have you ever had a night where you...
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Drift off to sleep just to be woken and then lay awake for hours!
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If you get up to do something your just too tired?
If you lay back down your wide awake?
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Rare event for me to be on the computer so early but had to check mail
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Back to Bed I go... I'm Sleepy Eyed
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blueberry muffin please: where oh where could one be

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Daunted

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After visiting some blogs, clicking on links and visiting more blogs I knew it was time to return home.
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I am daunted when I find a post/someone in this big wide web world which, I so relate to and I have never even met them.
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It has happened more than I would have ever expected but tonight... I felt I was reading about me; I cried for them and for me, the loss of a family pet is heart wrenching
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Heavenly Father...*** I'm needing some comfort
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Mom of The Lot says good night

... Get Your Sexy On ...

Too funny that song just came on while typing about the wolf whistle

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I may not know the name of the song but how apropo

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;)

Wolf Whistle

So after my SPOOK this morning...

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On the way home I was hungry but thank the Lord the lines at our neighborhood fast food favorites were long. No problem - I will just park and go into the grocery store. I'll get the most for my money and healthier food! Good choice ME

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Well, I was feeling good in my simple summer dress and little heels and apparently a couple of guys thought so too. I couldn't believe my ears when I heard the wolf whistle. I did not look up to encourage but I sure did smile inside :)

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I can not remember the last time I got a wolf whistle and apparently they wanted to take a second look; I was returning the cart and saw the vehicle turn around and head out towards my direction. I nonchalantly hurried to the car and left but HEY how nice was that?

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P.S. Your whistles are still more meaningful honey ;)
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Women Be Aware!

Men too but OH my goodness I got a scare today!!!
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Okay first may I just say the news channel I watched last night bragging on the most pocketbook friendly gas prices WERE WRONG!
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I drove the distance to do a fill-up and after calculating, it still would have been at least a case of soda or a bag of bones for the dogs type of savings. I needed to purchase some items near by anyway so it was an economical trip too.
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Once I arrived I had to vent about the 14-cent HIGHER price so I called the honey. I pulled into the store parking lot a bit aways to be conscious of burning calories. While I sat with the car running to stay cool, I chatted about the issue. During that time this run down green tinted mini-truck saw me in the car and pulled two spaces away between me and the store; he just stared. I had the phone on speaker so I lifted it so that person(s) could see that I had a communication device and was potentially speaking about him/them. I didn't tell my honey and we disconnected but I continued to hold the phone up and move my mouth; they suddenly drove off. I kept the phone up to my mouth but I was watching in the mirrors to see where they went. They did not leave the large parking lot but made a turn around and parked facing my direction in the hot sun... what to do because I am feeling that gut alert.
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Since I do not trust that the parking lot is under surveillance like the signs say, I decided to drive out of my space as if I were leaving the store in the oppisit direction from green truck. I actually questioned if I even wanted to take care of my errand, if it was worth it since I just experience the heebee jeebee's. I have learned to trust my instinct.
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Well, I turned back into the store lot to pass the doors and go to the other side of the lot instead of turning right out onto the main road. If that car (person) was watching me they would hopefully think I left and leave themselves. By the time I drove to the opposite side of the lot and turned down the furthest isle, I looked for the green truck and it was gone! Good but I was still feeling at odds so I sat in the car a few minutes to look around to see if it was just on the move or really gone.
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While I was sitting a white car pulled up two spaces to the right of me between me and the lstop light exit road. At first I was leery but that feeling quickly disappeared and I got ready to get out; after one last scan for the green truck I see white car smoking. I thought it was a little old lady who didn't know what to do so I walked over to offer to make a call for her by raising my phone as a friendly gesture. Turns out she was not old and acted somewhat panicked from me walking towards her. However, she opened the window a little and I offered the phone, she showed me hers, I suggested it may be low on water or oil and she strangely began speaking about a check list. I then felt the need to just be on my way so I wished her well and went into the store but the creepy feeling came back to haunt me and linger as I went to make my purchases.
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That feeling was so horrible that I got frustrated with everything. The fact that I could not find anything I wanted and didn't feel like hunting, couldn't find my list so I called the hubby and we got a little annoyed with each other and to top it off the register clerk was not that pleasant.
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Hello Me, God is trying to get you out of here... and when I finally realized that and was heading out the door, I received an awesome compliment (undeserving of course) from the gentleman greeter. That lifted my spirits as I hurried off to the safety of my car which, I could not find at first glance. Anyhow, it was such a nice drive home... and I do not plan to go back that way intentionally!
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So women please be aware of your surroundings at all times - my love note to you Y
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Surprise

Woke up, turned the corner to go down the stairs and who do I see?

Ginger - sleeping at the front door!

I can't help but snicker (inside) 'cos

She sees me, gives a big stretch & grunts like a piglet

hmmmm seems like someone had a real good sleep

but WHO snuck through the doggie gate?

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It seemed as if I could hear her saying

"Morning Mom"

Wednesday Ended Early

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Broke down and gave into the fried chicken craving I have been having for weeks.
.... only because I was driving by ....
Yuck - I forgot how greasy it can be but the crust mmmmm
Good thing though - it lead me back to my baked chicken
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So I really love the Health Rider I bought from the moving neighbors
yeee-haw ridem cowgirl
Even the hubby is into it!
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Looove my Pasha! Looove my Saber!
Realllly really like my Neil - Realllly really like my Lacey
Really like Danny & Really like Lauren
But I forgot to vote until the last 30-mins, dang!
Monday is a long wait to find out...
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Early to bed - finally
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International Space Station

I use to work in the Int'l Space Station program at Huntington Beach, CA

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The best perk was being linked to the mission room for the entire launch process or landing; I am always in awe...

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just an 8.5 minute ride to orbit

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God Speed

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Who Knew

I got up with the intention of running an errand, just to the library and back

but

Who knew I needed a shopping day?

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Blame the car, it just kept leading me in all the wrong directions

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I'm all smiles though

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Got some really good deals

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Hubby's on the way home so I need to get hopping

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The kids kept watch over the lot and I must say...

They did a great job!

:)

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PAIN induced sleep

Did you know it hurts to kick a microwave?

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Well it does especially when it's unplanned!

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The intensity though can aide you in falling asleep

OR

Should I say pass out - lol

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At least that was the case last night

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Shameful to say Sailor's have nothing on me

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sore, swollen & purple today

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The View from my window

Ugh! stupid women driver! I prefer to think women are better drivers but I saw a stupid one today!

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So, I have sent the hubby off to work and the bad habit pattern is to go back upstairs to lay and watch the news till he calls me that he has arrived safely. I usually lift the shades a bit to peek out if I need to and see the activity that may cause my dogs to bark. Well, I am hearing a semi and it apparently is not passing by, it sounds as if it's parking. Since the neighbors across the street are moving, seems logical to think the truck is for them... I look out

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No way am I seeing ... great technique from WWV driver and a stupid silver van woman driver who lost her senses! Okay, she wants to turn left onto the road semi driver has backed into (so he can turn around and go back downt he road he came from) and he is located perfect in the street section as if he drove down the hill and stopped at the sign properly. Stupid woman driver has no stop sign and chooses to stop in the middle of the road instead of driving up and taking her left turn. Semi driver waves to her to go on but she just sits there and blocks traffic. I thought - stand off no way - but women doesn't budge! Well, semi driver I'm sure is on the clock so he goes ahead and takes his right but because he has that long trailer he has to pull way out into the intersection to avoid running over curbs. He gets really close to the woman's front bumper and she doesn't move. He begins to back up so he can attempt to acquire more room and stupid woman driver decides okay maybe I should back up a little causing the car behind her to reverse as well. That gave semi driver the edge he needed. But after the driver is on his way, what does stupid woman do? I watch her move toward the intersection and take her left BUT if she were taking a driving test she would have FAILED! She had all the room in the world to turn left while semi driver was at his stop sign but after he has left the area she turn left as if she was driving in ENGLAND and would have hit any car stopped on that side of the road head on! No wonder she stopped traffic and wanted Mr Semi Driver out of her way. Additionally, all she had to do was drive past the intersection approximately 12 houses and she would be able to turn onto the same road she wanted to get to in the first place.... stupid silver van woman driver... they give us woman a bad name!

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I need to go do something...
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Moody Monday

:) I say that because I am starting off tired!

Okay so I decided to change the mood and go reel mow my section of the front yard 'cos usually the reel mower lifts my spirits but not today. It was so muggy and the mosquitoes were in swarms. I did however manage to clean up the porch and maintenance the Boy Fish.
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Before heading to the back I saw a huge notice on the mailboxes down the road and decided to go check the mail and read the notice. What a spirit lifter I got a package from my dearest friend. My spirits were lifted. I sat down and opened that first and then I put the mail inside and headed for the back. It was such a nice breeze up on deck I had to do some planting and let the kids run a bit. I really needed to pick up poop but the sun was heavy and the fence blocked the wind so I stayed up under the umbrella transplanting - spirit lifter - it was nice.

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Headed in to write a note to Queen One, do some soaps and chat with the hub - spirits up and then some house work - spirits blah...
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Hub didn't call the rest of the day which means he was busy but I know he looked good with his new shoes. I won't make that mistake again for those of you who know what I'm talking about... lol
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So much to do / not enough energy - shucks
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Gotta go cook, hope the hubby has an interesting post 'cos it wasn't too adventurous at home today... I think I want to take up widdling or carving ;)
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However, non-eventful days can actually be so glorious at times

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JFTRB

It's Monday and I am struggling to remember the weekend!
What did we do?
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Just For The Record Books

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Friday: I stayed inside intentionally with the kids so the adjacent back corner neighbors as you will see in the future I refer to them as the half price house, anyway they apparently got all their family together and dressed in black and blue jeans to take family pictures in the backyard of the renters behind us. I realize it is because the grandmother/mother is up in age and while she can move around it is important to take the generational pictures. I felt it was my duty to allow them to enjoy the experience without my alert dogs letting them know that's not their yard. That delayed me from visiting the yard sale of the neighbors across the street that are selling. So I decided to take Sparky the mellow one... wrong he was quietly freaked so I had to take him home and return alone. Well, that made me miss a good deal on a book case; dang. So there was a lot of things I would have liked to have but it was HOT and kinda priced high on most things but there were some deals and I got some. I then made a point to talk to the neighbor to confirm they sold and to chat a bit. I ended up visiting several times Friday along with the hub and it was nice to kinda say goodbye in so many words, wish them luck and offer to help if they need it. Moved the heavy things we purchased and cleaned them to bring them in. Spoke with the other corner neighbor early in the after noon who you will see me refer to as Grandpa, nice to touch base. Had the Ginger out front and she did pretty good with the neighbor around. When hub arrived home we met the city sprinkler system check guy, Larry/good guy and he appreciated the soda. That was the least I could do after picking his brain with all the gardening questions. Did a late evening run to test the JnB tacos then late to bed.

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Saturday: Did the monthly grocery shopping early and then headed back over to pick up one more item that was haunting me. Ended up staying because the lady was left to do the yard sale on her own and I decided to do my good deed and stay with her and then help her pack up. I know she was pretty surprised and kept saying she was a bad neighbor because we have never talked the 4.5-years we have been here but I did my best to let her know it was selfish reasons that I was doing this deed to fill my 'give back' need. I also let her know that I have always wished that when moving someone rather than looking would offer to help even if you didn't take them up on it. Later when it started sprinkling we ran over and put the stuff left out under the porch because all of them were gone or at work. Plus we needed to move a bookcase she gave me because it matched the one I bought the day before. How nice was that? So the hub and I pretty much rested for the rest of the day. Did the W shopping and a spontaneous movie Borne Identity Ultimatum and it was intense probably more so because we had to sit really close 'cos the theater over sold the show! But it was GREAT!

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Sunday: The Honey mowed the entire big back yard while I rearranged the the pantry and laundry room. But great rewards... I saved energy enough to cook salmon mmmm We for the most part focused on the lawn, dogs play time and relaxing for the evening. Got frustrated by the Big Brother show and so want the evil and his (acts just like her dad) daughter Danielle off the show! I may not have liked Jen at the start but she is the perfect example of turning the other cheek when it comes to the verbal abuse she is getting from everyone in the house. Wouldn't it be fabulous if she walked away with everything? Checked the e-mail for the first time since Thuuuursday and was surprised to get a message from an old HS friend I caught up with at a reunion last year. Now that is a post to write 'cos reunions always have stories. Anyhow the night ended with King of King's, yeah

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Busy Bee's

Well we have been so busy that neither one of us have posted
I hope I can remember what's been going on
I think I'll sleep on it :)
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Honestly? Okay... King of King's is on and I want to watch it in bed
Kids are settled with their new chews so...
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Parents of the Lot are headed up...

All about Prayers

Consumed with prayers for the families - Minneapolis tragedy
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Prays for Robin Roberts - 'c' surgery
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Always prayers for The Troops
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Please join me...

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Thuuursday in Progress

What can I say... it's a Thursday

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Craving fried chicken for almost 24 hours now

what is up with me?

Mind is full of energy - body not

Sparky's giving me his penetrating stare

it means come out back now-gotta go

Said morning to Little Green Baby

watered some deck plants

Took recycle out front

yippee didn't miss the truck this time

Took Ginger out front without a leash

such a good baby, just stared at puppy walking by

back neighbor's (mean boy's) new family member

watered front plants and fed Boy Fish

Decided to go deposit refund check

passed McD on the way-oops stopped... shame shame

bank teller extremely slow and had an ugly attitude

YOUR FIRED! sure wish I could have said it

Heard a cool new song on KLOVE when I arrived home

got interrupted when I spotted attack dog out of his backyard

panicked for a second while grabbing a leash to catch him

went out to find 'Sampson's' owner already in pursuit

Took some time to soap, post and eat

Okay time to do some house cleaning

winding the day down

shower time

hubby's drive home chit chat call - yeah

cook

Dad of the Lot home

doggie play time (ball over fences)

ant termination

prepare for storm

gave Little Green Baby a house

dinner

reality TV

doggie mini play time

news

finish post

settle doggies for the night

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sleepy nights 4 aLL

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Mom of the Lot out...