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GRANDson the techie builder!

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Grandson got an intricate-lookin set of Legos for Christmas. Left, 1st pix is finished product. His Dad said he worked about 3hrs. on this. Checking instructions and kept going WITHOUT his Dad's help...Dad says he only helped him "locate" the parts to work with to build this. Amazing....he is soooo smart --ofcourse, he IS my GRANDson....lol

LUCKY Day....:))

This blog comes with NO pictures---yet! Two mind-blowin things happened to me today while "out with the girls". 1) We went to my MOST fav restaurant...Okinawa. Were shown a 4-seater table, I went left next to wall....somethin on the floor caught my eye...got down & picked it up(thought it was "trash")...no way! It was a $20 bill, just layin there waitin on me...lol   Soooo, I picked it up, sat down, ate  and PAYED my bill w/that found "trash" ....I was gonna be a good girl, pick it up & save someone else the trouble....happy I did, too.  Amazing. 2) We went back to Glitzy Chik--a FAV store for pocketbooks, jewelry, etc. ALL color-coordinated. I had spotted a pocketbook I LUV'd before Christmas...decided to "hold" the funds until later and come back to this. Ofcourse, ....it WAS gone!!! Apparently, someone else liked it, too. The clerk agreed to  attempt to order me one, but gave lil hope they could get another just like it from the

Luck of the Draw --- BLASTED!

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This is scoreboard showin where Eric actually blasted me in MY game--Scrabble. Backstory - The 1st letters he drew (to challenge) spelled out Optimal..bingo off the board!! UGH! 70+ points before I even got the game challenge!! lol Then, there was NO catchin up with low-level tiles....Eric even drew the  X & Q, too...bummers for me...lol The score was 378 E to my 237 when I left home for frollickin w/the girls! Before I left I did manage to draw the Z and make 32pts.---toooo little, toooo late...hahaha Final score:  Eric  383, me 236..... Point of story: It IS the luck of the draw, and receivership of high-score tiles....pitiful 1s &2s won't do much of a job "catchin up". Eric is very happy to have WON and beaten his Mama at "her" game....Oh well, truth is: there can only be ONE winner.....somebody has to lose. :(( The game is just that---a game---and it's FUN to play...will keep doin just that....outcome be danged!! hahaha  :)))))

Cheeezzzy Gift!

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Recently I gave rave reviews on this product...it tastes just like melted, hot cheese in Mexican restaurants. On Wed. nite, I decided to make nachos &  use this cheese...we LUV it! I was sittin w/GRANDkids and wouldn't be "off" until about 6pm. So, I called Lamar & asked him to thaw out  hamburger meat, cook it & I'd finish when I got home. Plan was: pick up some of this delish cheese & eat nachos for supper...Well, NOT gonna happen this day...UGH There was NOT one can on the shelf! and the clerk said they had not gotten any in 2 wks. BUMMER to the max! Just spoiled my whole supper plans. So funny, 'cause Stacey had 2 cans, I could have "stolen" one IF I had known there was none on the shelf.  Today, "as a joke", Stacey gave us each a can of our precious white cheese!! Frankly, it's NO joke--we LUV'd it! Made our day....so thanks to sweet Stacey--we now have TWO cans to use @our leisure. Funny how we can get so quic

Year-end Memories

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This has been a very interesting, fun, stressful and happy year. The picture to my left is one of the MAIN reasons for happiness this year...Our Mich. GRANDkids came to visit. It had been tooooo long since we were able to HUG them and enjoy being in their space; physically to talk, gaze and wonder at their rapid growth into young adults. 2011 became the year for remodeling, too...Lamar & I both got to experience a "new" bedroom! It is wonderful and we both love our new, updated, freshly painted, re-floored spaces. Eric did such an extremely good job on both rooms. We are sooo proud of these changes (after 30yrs!!) and the attention to details Eric does so well. Thank You again, Eric. We do appreciate your work, sweat, and dedication to get these rooms completed. My most exciting happiness came back in June...I went to a BonJovi concert. WOW! It was my first rock concert and boy was it different!--in the best kind of way! I, however, found the "sardine" se

"The Nightmare Before Christmas" bush!

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I think this bush/tree would be prefect for the above movie! Look @ the structure of those limbs...fanciful, ominous, strangely eye-appealing! This is it's "winter" look....in summer, it's heavy w/green foliage & literally hangs to the ground (much like a Weeping Willow). It proudly displays the "cut"to keep it off the walkway right now.... Sorry, just find this thing fascinating!!  ( just making use of camera on an outside break from the Grandkids)!!!!

PERM fun!

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Today was get-a-perm... This is what I looked like w/towel over my head&curlers while "set" on solution took place... Tooo funny! She put towel on my head so it wouldn't be cold..haha  It was, ofcourse, 64 degrees today. ( truth is--I went outside for a "walk-a-bout" and she was so sweet....didn't want my head to get cold--really!) 1st day is waaaay tooo curly, but after it's washed, will pull out some & then you'll be able to see it's a SPIRAL.. That towel on the head thing just cracks me up!!! Never take yoself too seriously...hahaha    :)))) Always find FUN and JOY in your life, whatever is goin on..............

Blowin GREEN!!

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Yea, I admit it...I'm BORED on this nite! Recently changed tissue to Scotties (frm Kleenex). Scotties are a smidge cheaper PLUS there are MORE in the box! So, why not? Tonight, as I reached for a new tissue for my nose/cough issue--noticed readin material on the back of the box. I'm blowin GREEN... lol   Seriously--it reads:   Tree Planting Promise  "We plant three trees for every one we use to produce Scotties products."    Planting Trees for the Future Over 770 million trees have been planted by J.D.Irving,Ltd. ....w/over 50yrs. award-winning Responsible Forest Mgmt. Also -- Whitened w/o Chlorine,No dyes..... I'm soooo PROUD of myself for being "Green"  and I did not have a clue that I was...lol Sometimes, the universe just takes over to move us in the right direction......

Simply Vera....

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My new pjs I bought today. . Vera Wang. Wash, then wear....can't wait to see how they "feel" on the bod! They are soooo soft & cute. Backstory : never was a "brand" girl growin up...tried to teach my boys that was very unimportant! Now, @ this age, I kinda LIKE being able to enjoy somethin a bit more upscale than WalMart & KMart...hahaha The "rest of the story" will come after they're worn thru the nite.....we'll see ..... :))

3 Muskeeters....thru the years!

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BFF now is a texting term. In my life, these 2 women have been that and soooo much more thru the years. We 3 have shared fun, sadness, happiness and emotions that cover all types of situations.                                                    Now, as we're growing older, we find ourselves separated by distance. Our hearts are still very much "in touch" always. We visit as we can and converse by phone & internet.               Our lives are forever intertwined...these women are most precious to me. They got me thru some very difficult times &years of my life! ( Found these pix while ramblin today.) There's nothing more precious than the memories we keep.  I'm soooo blessed that these 2 women are in my life.  No woman could ask for more than LIFE-time friends. Trust, loyalty and being able to actually depend on their "words" as their "bonds" when they speak is priceless. Gloria, Alice and I will forever be BFFs and more....

Soap "Pops"

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Lamar watchin B&B on computer screen! We baby boomers are findin this new "techno" age troublin @ times! We are dabblin our feet in the techie waters rather slowly.... Since gettin U-Verse, I've learned to DVR shows on that are simultaneous w/our regularly watched programs....LUV it. So, yesterday, w/the weather whirling round us....DVR taped weather only -- NO  B&B. Bummers. Today, I set Lamar (aka "Pops") up @ the computer so he could watch and catch up before today's show....cool! Just sayin....even "ole dogs" like enjoying some of this new techno age, too...LOL Yes, I hear you chattin to yoself---what a waste of time watchin Soaps!! DUH! We know that, but it is fun entertainment sometimes & helps get the mind on foolishness...takin away frm the serious agenda of everyday life. A sort of "take me away Calgon" type activity....hahaha  Point being....there are some components of this techno age even us older folk like

Proof.....

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I'm "certified" now...haha Took "test" to see IF I'm compatible w/a Pekingese as a pet....This sums that query up pretty well....Profound Pekingese Dog Freak....:)) Ariel (my now baby girl) is our 3rd peke...#1 was Toby...Eric won him off a tv show waaaay back. Toby was chosen frm Atl. Humane Society. #2 was CD and she was a gift and transplanted frm Michigan....#3, Ariel, was purchased out of Alabama. So, we've  enjoyed Pekes from Atl., Michigan and Alabama! All 3 of these "babies" have brought us much companionship, joy, fun and LOVE. Pekes luv to be luv'd.... So, I know I'm a tested PEKE FREAK.....that's ok w/me. There are terms I  would not like associated w/my  name but Peke Freak is ok with me!

Guntersville sites

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Coming toward town...Lake Guntersville and I luv the sm. lighthouse. Across the lake viewed frm the restaurant.... Goood  food....We shared Seafood Augratin...Max had cole slaw & I had "loaded" baked tater. Yummy! No flash...across lake frm another restaurant...was good view. Moon....no flash... 2nd shot coming into town...opposite side of lake. It was a good trip...we had a couple of new culinary experiences we both liked. :))

Technicolor Palette

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This weekend I tripped on over to Ala. to visit Maxine. After reaching Summerville and onto Mentone....oh, God's palatte bout took my breath! The reds are brillant, the oranges, and yellows are "on fire" all thru the mountainous areas. These few pictures in NO way represent what I saw....just some patches I could get a pix. It's frustrating because it's hard to just ride thru and be unable to stop in the middle of the road for pix!! Traffic was too frequent. *this tree to my left is in front of Max's house.... The brillance of the colors  just boggle the senses! It's like being in a technicolor world and goes on for miles....NO ONE can use a paint brush as beautifully as God.... This clump of bushes also caught my attention... Leaf-lookers must get overwhelmed at times, as I did on this trip! C'ville has colors too, but after this trip, they seem "washed out"!! If you get a chance to ride thru mountainous areas, I highly reco

LPs....memories!

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Pare down! There must have been 100 LPs we had "saved"!  This is an original of Fleetwood Mac "Rumors" Lamar kept. Sweet...as a young girl I had written my name&Mama on this one. Still luv Patsy Cline to this day. Ahhh, Tammy Wynette. Gloria & I went to see her in person...remember it well. Top left corner...2/28/75  Nashville South(club in Macon, Ga. "back when")! *still enjoy Tammy's music, too* Ok, I was young & he was a "fantasy" of my dreams then...lol Ofcourse, no excuses needed for lovin Johnny! GOLDEN save...ELVIS. Original LPs I collected as a young music lover. Plan to pass these onto my sis-in-law, as she collects Elvis items. Still luv "Wedding Song" from Blue Hawaii even now.... These made the "cut" when we discarded ones we have on CDs now....memories come in many forms...these remind me of my youth. Workin a 50cents an hr. job & using some of the money to feed my music hunger! To

Hello Jesus.....almost!!

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This is the most similar pic I could find...shape is right...color was all white. Fri. Eric&I went to Kennesaw lookin for an HPcomputer for me as an upgrade. We were on the 75 bridge @Chastain Rd. I was traveling toward Busbee and apparently this truck was going north & to turn onto 75S. I was waiting for the light to change...I started fwd on GREEN, and never saw the truck on my left side!! Eric hollered, I hit the brakes & actually had to BACK up to get out of this nut's path!! We both were very  shook up to say the  least. #1 I had a GREEN light #2 I never looked to my left because I knew  they were stopped @ RED light.....W R O N G!! We could have  "spit in that dude's eye" frm where I hit the brakes!!!!!!!!!  If Eric had not looked up & hollered---I could be very badly injured/crushed in T-bone or dead....It didn't hit me @ that moment how  "close the call" happened....it took a few minutes to sink into my brain. I  KNOW God'

GRANDMA goes to class!

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Field trip today w/Grandson @ Tellus, mineral museum. 2-fold intentions of spendin time w/him and gettin to see myself as I've not been yet. Turned into "class"time mostly on plates/faults of our earth..which is sorta interesting, but mostly boring....lol  The planetarium was not on today's list, so will have to go again myself for that. This fascinated me! 297gram (454 gr =l lb) meteorite hit a house in Cartersville 3/8/09! 25 found in state, but this is 1st documented case of meteorite hitting house in Ga! House was vacant @ time & homeowner just recently loaned it to Tellus.Displayhas part of roof&ceiling&rafter which were hit. !! So, even though I was bored w/earth plates class--found this a highlight for my day. Never too old to learn something new! I truly enjoyed my 1-on-1 time w/my smart, handsome, sweet Grandson...Course, you know @ the gift shop GrandMa had to buy rocks!! hahaha    a moment in time....a sweet memory to savor.

CARDtastick 63!

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These are beeeutiful b'day cards I received....I LUV cards&usually save them! I hoard them to reread & enjoy at leisure! Cards are always special to me. Knowing someone took the time&made the effort to pick somethin they felt was just my "cup of tea"! There is LOVE in every one. There is always 1 that tugs @ the heartstrings more than others...this is that one. Card frm my C'ville GRANDkids...the card is cute BUT, it's the signatures written/printed by them that make it THE one!! Grandson is gettin pretty good w/his cursive(on left side of card!) and Granddaughter is printin pretty good,too. What more could an ol GrandMa need???? Sooooo sweet! Yes, you did see the number 63....that's ME....hahahaha I feel younger some days & more playful, then, well---the ol bod just wants to be still & rest--do nothin!  lol  I know 63 is just a number, but sometimes it is sooooo much worse....lol    I'm really thankful to still be here, enjoy

Storage Story....

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Lamar's dream wish was for a storage bldg. Today that became reality.... This is bldg. being driven into the property. The delivery person was 21yrs. old and "threaded" that bldg. right into the opening toot sweet, no  problem! Approximately 2hrs. later, bldg. is "in", leveled w/tie downs.  Lamar shootin the breeze w/the driver.... Now the work begins...get bedroom emptied w/Lamar's "stuff"!!! Then, remove carpet,new floor, fresh clean&paint, plus curtains--of course...lol This was a very HAPPY day for my sweet husband....and, it was my birthday, too! So....we're just 2 happy old folks today!!  Never give up on your dream.....it may come as "delayed gratification" and still thrill ya to the bones...hahaha

Goofy GRANDson....

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Grandson being funny/silly - whatev-- while I'm tryin to take pix @ breakfast! He just didn't want to stop being his silly self!!!!! There he is...found him....my sweeeeet, handsome GRANDson!! Knew he was around somewhere.... lol     a moment in time.............:))

Ding Dang Doozie Deal!!!!!!!!

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I've been made the butt of many jokes about my yard sales fettish...Well--lookie here to the left: Dale Earnhardt Jr.  ELVIS  1/24 car;unopened,unused, 2007 issue.  Sprint Cup, diecast                                                         I went on EBay just checkin!! lol It is worth $59.99 (in condition I bought it)!!!! That sucker cost me....wait for it....50 cents & I have a Witness to the purchase....lol The backstory - Woman related to me that her husband told her kids he wanted one. All 3(THREE) kids purchased him one as a gift!!!!!!! hahaha  Now, he still has 2 on hand. I asked her & him, will I be attacked as I leave if I give you the 50cents?? lol  They both assured me the purchase price was ok. Even more strange -- today is Sat. and this collectible sat there ALL day Fri. and no one inquired or asked about it....DUH! My intentions were to buy it for my SWEET sis-in-law who collects ELVIS item & LUVs him. Worst case was that she wouldn'