Fishy fishy in the lake....

Decided that he liked my bait!

My fishy that I caught Sunday afternoon....

Didn't even realize I had something on the line... well I did, but I thought it was a weed... until it tried to escape under the boat. Then he started fighting. Fun fish to catch. My arthritis took my fun away and just as he was under the surface I couldn't reel anymore so the hubster had to grab the net and pull him in the rest of the way.

Friday Fill-ins

Graphic courtesy of Tonya!

And...here we go!

1. When will my stomach stop hurting? Seriously. Nothing worse than a stomach ache.

2. Twilight was the last good book I read or movie I saw or tv show I watched.

3. Everything has its beauty but a mans hairy ass does not count.

4. Chicken pasta something is what I had for dinner.

5. I'd like your complete attention, please.

6. Out of this air conditioned house is where I want to be right now.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to the Pampered Chef party, tomorrow my plans include getting ready for the party and Sunday, I want to I dont know, go fishing?!

This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you by

Kimber, the number 4812 and the color of storm clouds.

The color of storm clouds depends on the storm, so that is not a good description of a color. Can you be more specific please?

1. Hypothetical question- you are in a building with famous works of art, old manuscripts of famous novels, and original sheet music from famous composers. The building is on fire and looks to be completely destroyed. Do you grab any of the famous works before fleeing, and if so what?
What for? They aren't mine.

2. In August 1969, the Manson family went on a 2 night killing spree. Do you think 40 years later they have paid for their crimes?
Great. Another Manson family debate I can get into. Am I not in the middle of one over at InsanityCafe Forums? Anyway. Manson was a nutbag, but a mastermind. He could talk an Eskimo into buying snow. Seriously. He brainwashed these people into following him. Let him sit in prison until he dies, but the people that followed? They've done their time. They have been broken from his thinking. They were healed.

3. Power Outage! What's the longest you have been without power?
Does camping for 3 days with limited power count? Ok probably not. At home? I think just a few hours.

4. Just bought a new tazer gun. Will you let it be tested it on you to see if it works, and how it feels to be tazered?
What the hell are you buying a tazer gun for you lunatic? I'm not going to ever meet you in person afterall.

5. A neighbor's mail was delivered to you. In it is a magazine not wrapped in plastic. Is it ok for you to flip through it before giving it to the neighbor? Do you tell them you looked through it?
Sure why not? How are they going to know for sure anyway unless you do open your big mouth and tell them.

6. If I went through your purse/wallet right now, what all would I find in there?
Oh crap... thanks for reminding me. I bought 3 king size Reeses Peanut Butter cups today....

7. Have you been living under a rock?
Some people would say I have. I like it here, though. It's sorta cozy.

8. Tell us something crazy you did this week.

Stayed up until after midnight with 2 teens to watch the metors only to stand outside for 5 minutes because they decided they didn't want to stand there and wait for them. They were tired.

No shit.

Teaching Children How To Prevent Dog Bites

If you know me, you know I'm an animal lover. I am also a huge advocate for dog owners being stupid and not blaming breeds of dogs for dog bites. I don't know the actual percentage, but MOST dog bites could have been prevented if the dog owner wasn't an idiot. That also goes for the person who got bit. If children are not taught properly on how to act & behave around dogs, then it's their parents that are the idiots when the child gets bit.
Most dog bite for a reason ... fear. It's nothing they did wrong, it's what the person did wrong.

I saw this article today on our local news website and had to repost it. Read it, learn it, pass it on. Especially to parents who are idiots.

Teaching Children How To Prevent Dog Bites

Dr. Teresa Hershey teaches children how to be safe around dogs in a dog-bite prevention class. She shared some of her tips with WCCO, after two bad dog attacks in Minnesota in two weeks.

Hershey said the first thing you want to do if a dog runs up to you is to stand like a tree.

If the dog knocks you down, you should lie like a log. Hershey said you should put your hands over your neck and stay very still until the dog leaves.

If you want to pet a dog, it's best to first ask permission from the owner. If it's OK, approach the dog from the side and squat down, especially if it's a small dog.

"Then you want to offer out your hand with the fingers curled up and let the dog sniff you," Hershey said. "If the dog doesn't move away, then you know that he's relaxed and doesn't mind you petting him. Then you want to pet just over the shoulder."

Hershey said you don't want to pet the dog's head, feet or tail, because some dogs don't like that.

"You never want to pet a dog that's tied up," Hershey said. "You never want to pet a dog through a car window. You never want to pet a dog through a fence. You never want to pet a dog that's hurt."

Hershey also said you shouldn't try to hug or kiss a dog, because they often don't like that.

I have a Pomeranian and a Golden Retriever. Both are well behaved dogs, but they are also dogs that can bite. You would not believe how many kids will walk right up to their face! Especially to Chico, our pom. They want to put their face right up to his like they think he can't see them otherwise. It's a bite waiting to happen. I've had to tell so many kids to back off and pet his back and stay out of his face. Think of how you would feel if a giant bear came up into your face - well even a toddler is a giant bear to a little dog.

Sunday Stealing: Janana's Now Vs. Then Meme

Cheers to all us thieves!

Sunday Stealing: Janana's Now Vs. Then Meme
It's been a while since we had to post rules. But here we will list the relevent ones:

*Think back to ten years ago on this month.
*Write truthful answers and ELABORATE. This makes it more interesting!
*If you don't have a scanner you may omit #14 but I think if you do you should totally do it!
*It's about personal changes. Have fun with it!

Then: August 1999

1. Age: Heck I don't even remember how old I am today, much less then. I think I'm going to be 37 this year... so I guess I was 26???

2. Romantic Status: Had just celebrated our 4th anniversary.

3. Occupation: Mom

4. Fun night out: Going grocery shopping without the kids.

5. My BFFs: Melissa

6. I spent way too much time: on the computer

7. I spent not enough time: cleaning my house

8. I wanted to be when I grew up: ok if this is the same question down the line it would have the same answer, wouldn't it? Anyway. I wanted to be a vet.

9. Biggest concern: growing up... hey, I was almost 30 afterall.

10. What my biggest concern should have been: shoulda coulda woulda... who cares?

11. Where did I live: in a house

12. Dumbest thing I did that year: I don't know... got out of bed? It was a pretty good year.

13. If I could go back now and talk to myself I would say: the Powerball numbers for the next 10 years of weekly drawings are:

14. Picture of me then: thats me in the middle. Hey look - no double chin.


Now: August 2009

1. Age: add 10.

2. Romantic Status: Just celebrated our.... add 10.... 14th anniversary

3. Occupation: Mom & graphic designer

4. Fun night out: going grocery shopping without the kids

5. My BFFs: Melissa... and I've gained one - Kimber

6. I spend way too much time: on the computer

7. I spend not enough time: cleaning the house

8. I want to be when I grow up: I knew it wasn't going to make sense. Same answer.

9. Biggest concern: wrinkles.

10. What my biggest concern should be: it should be wrinkles. They are coming fast.

11. Where do I live: Same place.

12. Dumbest thing I have done this year: Started doing blog memes?

13. What I think I would say to myself in 10 years: why are you still doing memes? Aren't you sick of them yet?

Summary:

1. What do I miss most from 1999: those 4 & 5 year olds running around the house...

2. What do I miss least from 1999: the fear of the world ending on December 31st.

3. What have I accomplished in 10 years that I am most proud of: my computer skills

4. What have I NOT accomplished in 10 years that I wish I had: I never did win that damn Powerball.

Questions much to do about nothing.

Welcome to the August 6th version of Thursday Thunks!

(which we always seem to post on Wednesday)
Where we make you think a little bit before you blog!

This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you by Berleen, the number 1 and the color of the crap under your shoe.

1. What the hell were you thinking?
I don't know, but what the hell? The last time I blogged was last Thursday. I totally missed the Sunday Stealing this week. Dumb me.

Did you miss me?

2. The tornado sirens go off in your neighborhood - what do you do?
Go outside of course. Gotta see if they really are blowing off the thing for a tornado or just a funny looking cloud.

3. Give us a recipe.
Have my demons try to cooperate. It's a recipe for disaster.

4. It's the middle of the night, there isnt a car in sight and you are stuck at a red light that just won't change.... how long do you wait until you run it?
Five minutes tops. Then I drive. If I get stopped I'll use my beauty to get out of it.

5. When was the last time you got all dressed up fancy-like? Where did you go?
Fancy? Who came up with this stupid question? I suppose fancy dress was my wedding... isn't that pathetic. That was 14 years ago. I think I need to get out more.

6. Have you ever had a mole removed?
Yes and it hurt.

7. Are you in an area of record highs or record lows for the temps this summer? Are you lucky and stuck in the middle where it's somewhat normal?
Records lows. It's stupid.

8. When was the last time you changed your furnace filter?
Ask the husband. It's not my job.

9. What's your favorite type of frog?
Those bright green tree frogs. They are pretty and fun.

10. If you were to go on America's Got Talent, what would you do for your talent? (and choosing not to go is not an option....)
My kids tell me I should go on there and sing, but I think I'd sound like that tree frog. But I don't know much else that I'd do...

11. Have you ever been on a rooftop of a building?
Yeah.. we used to climb out of a window and hop onto the roof of the next building when I lived in this apartment years and years ago. Of course we weren't supposed to be up there, but oh well. It was fun.

12. What is the first website you go to each day when you sit down at your computer, other than your email?
3 tabs. Facebook. VintageSledders.com. InsanityCafe.com. It's like caffeine. Without it, I cannot function.

A Bunch Of Stupid Questions By Kimber

This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you by Kimber, the number 14 and the color of life. (2 questions by Ber, figure out which 2.)

1. You are in an enclosed space with a group of friends. Elevator, auto, small room, etc.. You fart and it really stinks. Do you take credit for it or do you play along with the questioning of who did it?
Ill play along with "ewww who was that!!!"... except for when I'm at home, then I just say "paybacks are a bitch" and pull the covers over his head.

2. You are locked in a room sitting at a desk with just a piece of paper and a purple crayon. What do you draw?
A yellow elephant with blue ears.

3. Do you ever pee in the shower?
Hey... when you gotta go, you gotta go. The sound & feel of water sometimes does that to a person. Let me ask you this - if you sneeze in the shower and snot comes out, do you get out of the shower and grab a Kleenex?

4. Have you bought, sold or got rid of something on Craigslist?
We're trying... anyone wanna buy a snowmobile trailer?

5. You are in a convenience store. In the line in front of you is a drunk guy trying to purchase more alcohol. The cashier tells him they cannot sell it to him because he is obviously already intoxicated. He gets belligerent. The cashier is scared. What do you do?
Laugh.

6. While shopping for produce, do you "sample" before you buy (i.e. grapes)?
Yeah ya'betcha I do. I gotta know if they are good or not.

7. You are walking down the street and there is a toddler sitting on a bench by themselves in front of a store - do you just keep walking?
I walk slow... until I get to the babe. Then I sit down and pretend to tie my shoe. If nobody is still coming, then I ask them were the hell their parents are at.

8. Have you looked up an old friend and/or lover online?
Facebook is a wonderful thing.

9. You are nearly in a car/auto accident. Do you freak out, follow the person who nearly caused it & talk to them or just keep going?

I freak the hell out. You don't know me very well, do you?

So a little bird told me that her 73 year old mom is going to join InsanityCafe Forums. If she can, why can't the rest of you? Geez... you obviously love listening to me yap about stuff on this blog so why not there?
You're really getting sick of me begging, aren't you? Too bad. It's my blog, dammit! I can beg if I want to.

And that is my answers for Kimbers stupid questions, which weren't really that stupid afterall. I had stupid answers, thats the real problem.

Party at my house Saturday - who's coming?

Stealing on Monday

It was a long weekend... went camping w/the husband. So thats my excuse for being a day late on this.

Sunday Stealing: The "Leave It to Meme" Meme

1. Who was your FIRST date?
that is such a complicated question - or answer rather. I had a "date" to a Jr High dance in 8th grade, but is that considered a date? My first real date that had nothing to do with school would have been in 9th grade with a dude named Matt.
2. Do you still talk to your FIRST love?
the first guy I thought I was in love with was that dude named Matt. I suppose in a way he was my first love. And occasionally, yes, I talk to him. We remained friends. My first real love I talk to every day because I ended up marrying the guy.
3. What was your FIRST alcoholic drink?
blackberry brandy
4. What was your FIRST job?
a cook
5. What was your FIRST car?
my first car was a Chevy pickup
6. Where did you go on your FIRST ride on an airplane?
I think it was when I flew back to Minnesota from Idaho. That was a long time ago.
7. Who was your FIRST best friend & do you still talk?
Her name was Krista. Well, it's still her name actually and yes, I talk to her occasionally still. I'd prefer to talk to her more, but shit happens.
8. Whose wedding did you attend the FIRST time?
I think it was my sisters. Damn... I have a rotten memory. Maybe it was an uncle or something. I don't remember.
9. Tell us about your FIRST roommate.
My husband. He moved in with me in my parents house after graduation. I guess that was a roommate type situation.
10. If you had one wish, what would it be (other than more wishes)?
To win the lottery. Duh.
11. What is something you would learn if you had the chance?
how to fix the lottery so it comes up with my numbers
12. Did you marry the FIRST person you were in love with?
didn't I already answer this or are you not paying attention again?
13. What were the first lessons you ever took and why?
potty training... because my parents didn't think Id want to wear diapers my entire life.
14. What is the first thing you do when you get home?
walk in the door

It's that Thursday thing

Welcome to the July 23rd version of Thursday Thunks!

(which we always seem to post on Wednesday)
Where we make you think a little bit before you blog!

This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you by

Berleen, the number 22 and the color of the last road kill you saw.

1. You walk into a store and the cashier is being held up by a robber. The robber's accomplice is dead on the floor at your feet with a shotgun laying next to him. The robber does not see you, but the cashier does - what do you do?
I get the heck out of there. I hate confrontations. Or I just stand behind Kimber while she gives the dude a shotgun wedgie.

2. We go to an ice cream shop for an ice cream cone. You say you are buying and I am going to stay in the car. You ask me what I want and I say "surprise me", what kind of ice cream cone am I going to get?
It's gonna involve peanut butter... sorry.

3. You have a dream that your co-worker, friend or whoever is hit by a garbage truck after they back into a ladder with a black cat on it. The next day you see that person standing by a ladder with a black cat on it and there is a garbage truck driving down the road.... what do you do?
I tell them of my crazy dream and have them laugh at me while I watch the truck run them over. Then I take the cat home with me and live happily ever after.

4. What is the most money you've won on a lottery or scratch off ticket?
$50. Yea me.

5. A neighbor kid down the street comes to your door and offers to wash all of your windows outside for $10 - do you have him do it?
Sure, why not? My lazy kids won't do it.

6. Go to Google Images. Type in the name of the last movie you saw. Post the first picture that comes up.
Yep, old movie.

7. Your local animal shelter calls you and says there are 3 dogs that need an immediate foster home for 3 days. If you do not accept, the dogs are put down that day. Do you take them in?
Well duh. Did you really expect me not to?

8. What is the messiest room in your home?
Demon #1's bedroom. There are clothes everywhere on the floor, but she still insists it's clean. I gave up a long time ago.

9. Have you ever been to a wedding that participated in a strange tradition that you had never heard of?
No, but I guess the strange traditions are around here. Dancing in the washbucket... stealing the bride & groom.... oh and there's one some people do to try to avoid kissing every 5 minutes - instead of clinging your glasses to get the b&g to kiss, you get up and sing a song. It's amazing how many people do it.

10. Name one sport that you just don't get.
Sorry Kimber, I'm going with Bud on this one - Nascar. Or golf... hit and a ball and chase it and then be dumb enough to hit it again? (sorry Mom) Wait... is running with the bulls considered a sport? I'll go with that one.

11. What was the last email that came into your inbox about?
An email from Marlboro reminding me to play their daily giveaway.... I won a wall mounted bottle opener this week!

12. Have you ever purchased anything from a sex shop? Extra points if you tell us what it was....
Yes. It was leopard print, takes batteries and it's my best friend.

13. Go back to that Google Images link... type in the last food item that you ate. Post the 2nd picture it comes up with.
We had ribeyes on the grill out at the lake last night for our anniversary.

14. Got any bumper stickers on your vehicle? What are they?


and I have one that says "this vehicle protected by a golden retriever security system.

15. What meme question do you wish was never asked again?
any of them by me.... then it would force Kimber to do the TT every week! Muhahahhaha

14 Years ago today....

....I married the love of my life. I wrote our love story last year, so if you wanna - here it is. It's hard to believe that it's only been 14 years, I just can't imagine there was a time in my life when he wasnt a part of it in some way or another. I guess maybe I've just loved him my entire life, just didn't realize it until the day I met him.

Happy Anniversary, Honey! I hope to have 75 more of these....

In, out, in, out.....

This meme is all about using your imagination. Free your inner blogginess. Step outside the proverbial blox (that's blog + box for all you non-blog speakers). Answer these ridiculous situational questions and post them on your own blog. Here's the situation for today. We won't tell a soul. And remember:
Don't end up in the dungeon.


1. You are a guest on the space shuttle. You just arrived on the moon and realize you forgot something back home that you can't live without. What is it and how do you convince them to go back and fetch it?

I will start convulsing without my chocolate & peanut butter. They better turn around or my shaking and foaming at the mouth will cause an explosion.

2. Pretend you are a teacher in a rough public school for one day. You have been assigned to teach Manners 101. You have the "challenging bad butt kids" class (remember this is a pretend school and anyway I can't say ass on my blog 'cause it's so unQueenly and I might get fined or something). They are jumping up and down, cursing, and throwing things at you.
What is the first thing you would write on the board?

Shut the fuck up and sit down
3. Someone in your family or a friend has started a blog. They think it is anonymous but you have figured it out. They are saying derogatory things about you. Do you tell them or do you read it for awhile? How would you handle it?

I start leaving annoynumous comments about how wonderful I am and how full of shit they are.
4. If you had one dollar left in your pocket, what would you spend it on?
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are on sale, 2 for $1 down at the convience store in town.... now you figure it out.

5. President Obama and the First Lady are coming over for dinner. What do you serve?

Do you expect something nice? I'd cook them hamburgers & brats on the grill, just like I would anyone else.
6. You walk in on your lover. They are trying on your clothes. What do you do?

Accept the fact that paybacks suck. I guess I wear his, he should be able to wear mine.

7. Every astronaut must have shots! Choose your vaccination: You only get one and you can't enjoy any of the attributes of the other choices. You choose either: (1) The fountain of eternal youth and sexual vigor but only for 10 years (2) perfect health for a lifetime (3) eternal mind-numbing nirvana and peace of mind (4) unlimited hedonism for one year with no negative consequences.

#2 If I have perfect health, then I have enough energy to have sex & work out, which eliminates the need for the 1st choice....

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