GIVE-A-WAY

Hello? Anyone? Anyone remember me? It's been a while. I think I'm over my lazy fit. I was lazy all last week. I'm better now and I promise to try my best to stay away from the "fog".

Remember, I know it's been a while, I told you I had a give-a-way planned for my 100th post? Here it is. I know (keep in mind I'm not using the word intention) I should have posted this much earlier. Better late than never right? Right.

I love these little pumpkins. I really should put my name in the hat too! Up for grabs is the Faith Family Friends Pumpkin, a "jack" pin, little fall ornies, a primitive acorn candle ring and my very favorite candle emphatically named, "Woods". I'm telling you ladies, the lucky winner of this candle will be begging me for more!! heee heee.

Now the rules. Don't worry. You don't have to send me gas money or your first born. Just kindly leave me a comment to get your name entered into one of the hubby's "lucky" Cardinal hats he failed to wear this season. AND, to get your name into the drawing twice, I grant you permission to borrow my picture above, post it on your blog and link back to my sight. Then you, yes you lucky lady may be the winner of the that savory, luscious candle I can't stop sniffing.

I will draw the lucky winner Saturday night.

I know I said no more sad stories or bad stories in a previous post. But, I lied. Again. I have one more. I'm sick about it. One night 2 weeks ago Reynaldo woke me up. I could tell he was playing on my computer desk and knocked something over. No problem. I knew from experience that I did not have my water glass sitting out, so whatever it was, no problem. No problem until the day of trash pickup. The hubby had the cat doing something wild and I thought I could take a video of it to put on my blog. Panic. No camera ANYWHERE. Reality soon sat in as I recalled the loud noise I heard the nights earlier. The night I thought it was all okay because I didn't have my glass sitting out for my computer to get drenched, again. Reynaldo had knocked off my camera into the trash can. The hubby took the trash to the curb just that Friday morning of the ReyRey's antics. The hubby rarely remembers the trash by my desk. But no, not that Friday. ReyRey trashed my camera!!! It's up on Teter hill, in the landfill of no good. Now I'm back to taking pictures like the blurry one above. My stomach still jerks. I still feel the well of tears that would not produce. I should've checked. I should've looked all around the next morning to see what the noise was about. That night... I should've served... the hubby... crockpot kitty...

Arrow Rock

The weather was beautiful today. We decided to take a road trip to Arrow Rock. Population of 79. I've only been here one other time, many moons ago. It is such a clean, quaint little town with a huge heart. My friend Susan has a son majoring in photo journalism at MU. Shane Epping and two other editors along with 25 photographers did a book project on Arrow Rock. They took pictures and interviewed all of the population. The book is absolutely wonderful. If you get an opportunity check it out on www.arrowrockarts.org. It's called "Arrow Rock Where the Past is the Future". All of the profits from the book go to the tiny town of Arrow Rock. The people there were so appreciative they treated all of the students like kings and queens once the book was complete. Special dinners and keys to the city. After viewing the book, I decided I must return to this sleepy little town. And, all it did was make me wish for $$$$ so I can fix up a cozy home and live there quietly too.

Wonderful old homes. We hope to return soon to see more of the fantastic homes here. The streets were so crowed with cars it was difficult to get around.

Artwork...

Lots and lots of pottery...

Mums...

Caners. I believe she said she would charge $25 a square...

Rug making demonstration...

Toys...

This man was working very intently on his chairs...

Hickory, oak, cherry, you name it...

A furry fella enjoying the day...

Dried gourd displays...

The Christian Church...

Another beautiful, HUGE home...

This old tree was growing at the corner of the lot of the brick home. There was a tree within a tree...

A cute little house...

Carriage rides down mainstreet...

The newspaper office/meeting hall...

More craft wares...

Bread bowl making demonstration...

The courthouse, my camera didn't do very well here for some reason, only 1 other pic turned out

The courtroom. There was also a fireplace in the back and the judge's chambers. Men must have been super tiny back then. A small twin size bed and a chair with a small desk inhabited his area. Ink wells and quills to write your name. A seal to seal the deal...

Where the water runs on a rainy day...

A broom-making demonstration...

An arrowhead demonstration...

Making homemade paper. This lady was awful kind to tell us all about it. The official papermaker went to get something to eat so she explained the steps to creating the sheets of paper. You can see them hanging to dry on the dryer behind her. 50 cents a sheet.

The paste to make homemade paper. You can see one hanging to dry in the background.

After we left the crowed streets of Arrowrock, we headed back south and took a right to Blackwater. They were having a little street festival too. I only got one picture of the Native Americans doing their thing.

Oops, I forgot about this one. This is a little flower garden between two old buildings.

Maybe when the snow falls and the homes are lit in Christmas splendor we will return for more photos...

A Heck of A Ride!!

I must show you. This is wonderful and the man must be a peach. 100 years young. The lady you see in the picture is 100 years young. Her birthday wish was to take a motorcycle ride.

I got this picture from our local paper's website. Isn't this something? The article stated she took a ride last year and wanted another one for her birthday. I heard the nice man who provided the ride also provided her with a leather jacket too. Happy Birthday Naomi (10-08-08).

Our paper regularly helps people celebrate their 100th birthdays and always asks what it takes to live to be 100. This lovely lady said, "Be honest, be kind to each other and live right". Well said...

On a side note, last year another lady celebrated her 100th and when she was asked that same question. She replied something to the effect of "I've never been married, I've never had a boyfriend, I've always seen them as a problem". Something along those lines anyway. hmmmmmm....

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I just realized I made my 100th post. Remember last night? I told you I was in a fog. I do have a little giveaway planned. Once I get my head out of the fog, I'll post pictures of the goodies. I never thought I'd stay this dedicated to anything on the computer when I started this in March. It's been a great trip and I've talked to people in places I'd never dream of. Thank you all for making it so darn interesting!!!

Trying Times

On Monday my workplace started a pilot project I'm ecstatic about. The 10 hour day, 4 day work week. The hubby and I have Saturday, Sunday and Monday off. We go in at 7 and get off work at 5:30. So far so good. (I'm definitely a morning person and would much prefer going in at 6. I function a little more slowly after 3pm!) I'm adjusting to this new schedule and hope it works. We are in this trial time for 90 days. Then everyone will see how it works. Not everyone is involved, if someone wanted to keep the old schedule, they were welcome to do that. However, once you committed to the trial period, you ARE committed. Tonight I'm in a fog. There are so many things I want/need to do and I just feel like they have to wait until the fog lifts. Hopefully it will be soon.


I'm not a big political person as I don't believe a lot of what promises promise. But I have to refer you to SuzyQ at Rabbit Run Cottage. I love your post today Suzy, you go girl. The hubby and I are a divided vote this year, so we just don't enlighten each other much on this topic. I'll be happy when this is all over and we will know (?) what to expect. Hmmm....


At the risk of being shallow, does anyone watch Lipstick Jungle? I've really gotten into this nite time soap. The little designer lady cracks me up. And there are a couple of pretty hunky fellas in the show too. To lessen the load of being shallow, I'm starting a new book tonight called, "The Ice Queen". I hope that makes up for it!!! Goodnight dear friends....

Happy Sunday

Yum, mom outdid herself again. This time with a tart cherry cobbler (sugar-free of course). Isn't it pretty? I think I prefer this one over the apple and peach.

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I'm still trying to come up with an interesting blog. I really didn't want to share about my experience cleaning out the spare bedroom or doing laundry. So, I took a few pictures today I'll share with you and I'll also share 35 odd things about me. I saw this on another blog and thought, "well that's better than nothing". If it's boring, scroll on down to some pictures I took today.


35 Odd Things About Me

1. Do you like blue cheese salad dressing? Absolutely NOT!

2. Do you own a gun? An old one

3. What's your favorite drink at Starbucks? N/A not one around my neck of the wood...

4. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Diet Code Red Mt. Dew

5. Do you do pushups? I know I should...

6. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? I'll get back to you on that one...

7. Favorite hobby? Reading, walking, going anywhere to see anything new

8. Do you have A.D.D? I feel like it Monday-Friday

9. What's one trait that you hate about yourself? I have to stick to one? I interrupt people all of the time...

10. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment: I want to shower, I wish there was something good on TV, I really wish my husband would've helped me earlier today...

11. Name 4 drinks you regularly drink. Ice Tea, Ice Water, Diet Code Red, Diet Coke

12. Current worry right now? Will I ever get out of debt?

13. Current hate right now? My arms (see question #5)

14. Favorite place to be? The lake on my floatie

15. Do you like to travel? You bet...

16. What color shirt are you wearing? lime green

17. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? Never have...

18. Can you whistle? Yep

19. Favorite color? Red

20. If you could would you be a pirate? Nope

21. What song do you sing in the shower? Never sing in the shower...

22. Favorite girl's name? Erienne, a character from a book I read when I was in high school, I just never had the daughter to name her this...and it's pretty to write...

23. Favorite boy's name? Braden, this is just a trendy name I like.

24. What's in your pocket right now? N/A

25. Favorite bedsheets as a child? Don't remember...

26. Worst injury? Stress fracture on my left foot last summer, ruined my end of summer plans or the day the window fell on my fingers, I don't have any terrible injuries to speak of...

27. Do you love where you live? Yes, quiet, clean community (just don't look at an earlier post from last Monday, I was pretty man at the young people that night), never feel lonely here.

28. How many TVs do you have in your house? 3

29. Who is your loudest friend? hmmmm...

30. How many pets do you have? 3 - Kia, Annie and Reynaldo

31. Does someone have a crush on you? huh? Why would they?

32. What is your Favorite Book? Grand Avenue

33. What's your favorite candy? anything with caramel

34. Favorite Sports Team? St. Louis Cardinals, just don't tell the hubby...

35. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? Is it Sunday?

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My neighbor's twin puppies Tobie and Bubba...

Pumpkins at a Farmer's Market...

A perfect place for a not-so-perfect pumpkin from the Farmer's Market...


Sam napping inside...

Sam napping outside...

Happy Saturday

I'm trying to find something fun to post about. So I'm thinking...