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checked with Snopes.com.. Completely true! It maybe a bit long but worth the reading... This is not political, it is about 9-11. I never thought about what was going on with all those flights that were stuck out of the country. This is a really

Just bought my first Christmas present.. Yes this is truly early for me and for most. But this year starting in November we will be living on just my income and our savings. We aren't eligible for Ricks pension for a few more years. So I want to get some

Well not really quite all that dramatic.. But it did seem so at the time. I was reading Sue's story about her neighbors Bull getting lose once again. And it reminded me of back when I was pregnant with my daughter.. She's 28 now so you know it's a bit of

I've just been perusing some of your photos.. My goodness they are unbelievable! So totally beautiful and professional looking! Normally I just post the little pics of things around me. My family, garden, etc.. Some of them are so good they look like

Not really sure why. The weather is lovely today.. I got nearly a full nights sleep. But yesterday and today I just want to bite someones head off! No particular reason. But it sure would feel good! Probably not the best company today.. I sometimes

Well today I am a little less cranky.. Which really is nothing much short of a small miracle considering.. Meaning that I couldn't sleep last night so read until 1 a.m. My stomach was and is bothering me.. I have a miserable headache that just won't go..

I've been promising Sue I would write about this for a while. There is a certain fascination with ghosts and/or the supernatural or powers that seem supernatural. I have had a some experience with this of my own. There are several tales to tell but I will

I will be going on vacation to the Jersey Shore tomorrow. We will return in a week.. Sooo things will be quiet on my end.. I'm just hoping for some nice sunny weather for the week! See you all then!

I wrote earlier but lost the whole blog! I Hate when that happens! So the week at the beach was lovely. Weather was awesome after the first night. 80 degrees Fahrenheit and mostly sunny with a warm breeze every day... Again after the first day, the water

Seems we have another nasty storm coming thru today. I've made it to work with it just a tad wet. But the weather people (who are only wrong when it's good news) are saying it's going to get quite nasty out a bit later. Heavy rain, wind and

Now I know I'll start an uproar if I don't qualify this.Generally speaking this is MOST MEN NOT ALL! They seem to fall into two categories. The "babies".. Can't do a thing for themselves and want their wives, girlfriends to take care of every little

For no apparent reason yesterday, my daughter stopped by my office to give me these. She just thought I'd like them.. I have a good girl!

For those of you who I am newly friends with, my daughter works for an international logistics company as a "Key Account" manager. Meaning, I think, she works all the time.. They are supposedly grooming her for upper management. She's been there 6 1/2

Someone I used to work with posted this in a group I'm on in facebook. I'd never seen this one. It's when Rick and I were young and newly engaged.. I still love him to tears, but this reminds me of when it was all new..That amazing first few years when

They canceled my daughters trip to Tokyo.. She's not very upset as it fell on her and my husbands birthday.. Plus she wouldn't have known anyone on this trip.. Her biggest regret is that she won't get those air miles & get to Platinum level just yet!

My cells have been provided by my job for the last 8 years.. First a nice cell.. Then they gave me a Blackberry 3 years ago.. Today I got an IPHone! The 4 not 5 but hey, it's kool and it's free! Sometimes I love my job!

Since we were just talking about recipes and cookbooks on Max's page I have a question. Does anyone have a good old fashioned, easy to make, Date nut bread recipe? I've found a few online that have add In's but I'd like a plain one. Also one that doesn't

I was crazy in love with Mighty Mouse when I was 5.. I wanted to marry him.. I didn't know you couldn't marry a cartoon. Or a mouse for that matter. The plant in front of my desk is high and leans sideways. I keep imagining Arte Johnson from the show

So why am I on line you might ask? Well, I just can't help but stop by and say Good Morning to all my friends here... Rick has already left the house to go on a Motorcycle run done by the town Rotary.. He'll be out of the house till at least 2pm which

Got all done and ready to hit the road to Sis! Actually had time to check on a few back here! Now tata till tomorrow for sure!

A Harry Potter Wand from Wynott's Wands! My daughter went to Salem Massechusetts this week and they had a wand shop! She sent a picture of the shop and I told her I wanted one.. You can't buy your own wand you know.. It must be chosen for you! And she

What I actually DO wear! My leather jacket is not a regular style MC jacket.. It's one I had.. No need to buy one...Yet.. And I don't have a pic of that.. These I do as I copied them out of the online catalog I bought them from.. But I do wear a vest in

Jeez, more and more as I'm here I "Hear" a British accent in my head as I type! Lol! You have no idea the influence you are! I must be very susceptible to all your charms! I hear the Irish when I read Sue and Neville's blogs, English in Jenny, Mick and

Unfortunately it's not quite as peak color as the weather people said! Once again the fall short of accuracy! The color was hit or miss. One minute you'd see all green and sort of dull yellow.. Then right in the middle you'd find one lovely bright orange

My Rick went to see an Allergist today. He has had trouble in the fall so we thought we'd finally see exactly what he's allergic to. For my newer friends he had congestive heart failure due to a virus that invaded his heart just under 2 years ago. His

Thanks for all your good wishes. We have a few days till this gets to us. For once I hope the forecasters are wrong! What Max didn't tell you in her blog is that part of the problem is I have a "weather phobia" to a point.. I try really hard not to freak

Well our Governor called a State of emergency. Meaning no State offices, public transport or schools would be open. He hasn't made it mandatory for private business to close, but he may have to. I just got a call my company will be closed. But there are

I am at work and just giving you a quick update. Here at work there is no problem. Surrounding areas and by my home (most of NJ) has no power yet. Gets a bit chilly taking a shower with no heat! We sustained only minor damage to the roof of our home.

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The ***** family wants to do everything in their power to alleviate the suffering of any of their employees who have sustained substantial financial costs because of Hurricane Sandy. Therefore, any of our employees without regard to longevity of service

So now we are waiting for our roof to be repaired. Supposedly they will be here this week. The other problems we are experiencing is they had lost power to the Gasoline depots. So they can't get gas to the stations.. 80% of the stations are out. The rest

Sitting here thinking of what is going on around me.. It's been such an incredibly stressful week. And I have no where near any reason to complain mind you.. I just don't deal well with stressful situations. And it seems like at work that's all anyone was

I was catching up on some of the stories and just finished Sue's about the ghosts & Orbs etc.. Jenny made the comment how she sometimes smells her moms perfume or catches a shadow out of the corner of her eye. I think most of us who are a little more

Well at least they showed up around noon time. Took a look at the roof and said they needed some supplies and would be back shortly. I hope they do come right back. Sometimes when a contractor does that, it's the last you see of them! Since we are

How is it grown men don't ever learn when to stop? I seriously let it out on them this morning.. They were doing it again. Going all gloom and doom about the weather.. Which granted is a bit nasty but nothing major.. I do have a silly fear of bad weather

Not for very long as I'm at work.. She is fine. The move went ok.. Her cats aren't happy but I guess they need to adjust. Still no internet access and she has no idea when she will have it. She sends her love to all. I will try and call her again in a

But today is fine.. My baby girl is 29 years old today.. A bit more than a little hung over as she went out with friends from work yesterday.. Martini's... I couldn't even sip one without being bug eyed drunk and she had 2 and a few beers.. And not much

My husband and I were sitting out on the porch a while ago having a conversation. Carol had posted a statement/joke on facebook that the Queen revoked our Independence because we obviously don't know how to govern ourselves properly . She posted this the

Ha! Gotcha first today! Since my friends over there across the Pond should still be in bed as it's about 5am or so... I just thought I'd get in with the first Good Morning of the Day to you! Me, Its just after midnight and I'm Wide awake! Not even a

She and a friend are going to be coming to England from early morning of the 21st till the 25th.. A quick visit but she gets to see another country.. She loves to travel.. It is during our Thanksgiving and it will be first the holiday of any kind we

This is a Sunset in Arizona.. My daughter was there for business last year and took this shot off of her balcony...

Just a note that I've been a tad busy today and expect the rest of the week to be fairly busy also. It's Thanksgiving this coming Thursday and I have a fair amount to do. From cleaning which I got a good jump on today (as my back will attest to!) to

Well the Feckin washing machine decided to die today! Naturally while I had most of my house curtains in! Managed to get them rinsed so its ok. Ran to sears and picked up a Whirlpool.. Sale price wasn't so much of a sale once you add everything in

My Daughter Amanda.. You may have guessed I'm a tad crazy about her.. She's really a good daughter..

I don't do bugs! I am a total girl in this regard.. They creep me out and make me get all shivery! So I took the liberty of finding a cartoon spider.. Which I know is technically not an insect.. But it's as close as I was going to get!

Ok that's enough rain now! My daughter will be there tomorrow around 9am your time. She's in on a much needed vacation. So please put in the order for the rain to cease and the sun to shine! I would greatly appreciate it! Thank you very much!

Had me wondering for a bit then it decided I was ok...Strange... Anyhow,, My girl has started to post pictures from London.. I have got to say that between the architecture and the holiday decorations it is beautiful! She took a picture of the H&M

Well at least I had one! Everything went well.. All the food was easily handled as I'd done most work yesterday. The 6 of us enjoyed all.. My daughter called in the evening just to say Happy Thanksgiving. She wasn't very happy with her Chicken sandwich

I chose to do a Gold Vein.. I decided it was much prettier than a blood vein.. And it didn't SAY on the list it had to be a blood vein right?? And technically I posted a few minutes too early.. Sorry!

This is a lake in Colorado. I don't remember exactly where. It was taken by a friend in Multiply Jim LaPoudre. He was always taking gorgeous shots as he lives in this area. I did ask his permission to borrow. I think it's one gorgeous view..

This is a second one.. I actually couldn't make up my mind which I liked better.. This is the Elivs Church in Arizona.. The photographer is listed on the bottom right. A friend who lives in Arizona posted this.

This is the 40's & 50's actress Martha Raye to the right.. Someone had sent me an email about her. What it reminded me of is my love of the era in regards to the glamor of the stars and overall style of the day.. The way they dressed, did their hair

The best kind of Bulbs are the ones that bring light to the world! To me flowers light up the whole world! At least mine!

Have some Wine? This would be a fun gadget at a party! Certainly works to take care of several guests at one time! :-)

My absolute favorite action movie! I love this one with Patrick Swayze and Charlie Sheen.. It's non stop action from the first five minutes on.. And that's my favorite kind of movie! There is a new one out, a remake.. I doubt it will be as good as this. I

I was in the middle of making tonight's Stew and also trying to get ready to go to a Baby Shower today (Phttt! Really don't much care for them). I remembered that I've been meaning to give Max a call again to see how she's doing and what's what with

My Aunt Vie on her birthday LAST year with my cousin, her grandson.. She now has a great-great grandson..She was 103 and turned 104 this September.. These are well earned wrinkles! By the way, she still lives in her home, and has all her faculties..

This is a picture of an old Church that looks fairly ancient and broken down and a cemetary. My daughter took this when she was in Ireland last year..I'm not sure where she was exactly.. They roamed all over.. I love the contrast in the sky,grass and

Sue added some info for those who haven't known her before.. And I Realized I hadn't put much of myself in here either.. So here goes; I have been married for over 30 years to my Rick.. We met when I worked for the telephone company as what is called a

Sheb Wooley - Purple People Eater Oh Well Purple is one of my favorite colors. Lately I've been wearing a lot of it.. But the first thing that came to mind was this old movie and song from way back. The song came out in 1958. Then the movie in 1988.

I am home from work today. Most likely at least for the rest of the week also.. And that's a bad thing you say? Yes, in this case it is! 10 years ago, right before our 20th anniversary and the trip to Washington, DC we'd planned, I came down with

Dr has me out of work for a week to start. Plenty of rest... Ibuprofin pills at 800 mg ea. Plus Vicodin pain killers as needed.. The Dr said "expect that you're stomach is going to bother you...". Bah Humbug!

Sorry guys.. Just very tired from both the one medication and not being able to sleep comfortably. The Tendinitis is somewhat better but no bargain. And I'm trying to go minimal on the medication because yesterday my stomach was bothering me. That's

I no loger walk like Igor.. Nor do I drag my leg around like the Mummy.. And I can go up and down the stairs with minimal issue.. It just gets sore if I overdue a bit.. Stand too long, take the stairs too many times, that sort.. But my Rick is adamant I

I thought in deference to the Season I'd go with Wildlife having a bit of Wild fun!

Decorated my entire tree..Got my village done. Took 3 days to get it all done. As I finish I Looked up and ONE Strand right in the middle, under 4 zilllion ornaments died! Before I got to take even the first "completed" picture!!! Sure I have "in

Like Summer I read a lot. I have tons of books that I wish I never had to put down. But I have to admit the Harry Potter series was absolutely freakin awesome! Not childrens books by any means as they are very violent. The movies are much tamer by any

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This is Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong. I love the way the lights play on the water and in the sky.. My daughter took this picture when she was there in June.

I've been back to work from my little hip incident since Monday. Everything is all caught up that matters. I'm off after today till January 2ND. Tomorrow is unexpected as its due to a funeral for a first cousin of mine who died of Cancer on Tuesday.

There are so many people on here that I've come to know and like. From all over the world and/or country we live in.. We have different ways of saying things. Different ways to live and different ways to celebrate or not celebrate the Holidays. For me it

I found a few of you.. Now find me! I'm listed as Gracie J.. :-)

I am so very Happy to have gotten to know you all! A Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! XO

Well actually I consider the entire week between Christmas and New Year to be the Holiday week... It's all good.. Yesterday went very well. Everyone was extremely happy with their gifts.. We all got what we wanted.. The weather was just fine yesterday.

I want to wish all of you the very best possible opportunities and providence this coming New Year! It's been my pleasure to get to know you. May friendships last and grow. May our health be strong. May our hearts stay Merry. May we hear and join in