Video chosen by Shirley, commercial aired in the 70's
As my day continues with the thought of her. I get breaking news from CNN via e-mail, I had to read it twice. I immediately surfed the web for more information. The tabloid website's had confirmed that Michael Jackson had passed, but the news sites did not. So I was holding out, refreshing like a mad women, hoping there was a chance. I actually for a minute had a thought that it might be a ploy as his tour was to start soon, and I thought this might be his way of backing out. However once CNN confirmed it, I knew it to be true. Again, flashback, this time to Tiger Beat and Teen, all the pages filled with the Jackson Five. Me at "Creations" the night club I use to frequent, dancing to "Beat It" and "Thriller". And then of course Michael Jackson as a young boy singing "ABC" oh my, its so clear in my mind. He did have a very strange life, but that was his choosing. He never did seem happy to me as the years went on, sad all the time. He began to live as a recluse, bringing his children with him. Those three children we all saw with masks on, what will they be when they grow? Can they actually live a standard life? Have they been marked by their fathers idiosyncrasies? So very many questions, so few answers. I guess as it always does, time will tell. I do hope he is finally at peace with himself, as it seems he struggled with who he was, which ultimately I think was his demise.
Sandie said it best as we corresponded thru e-mail:
"So very sad, and it's always unbelievable when someone larger than life passes away".
So very true...
Video chosen by Shirley, MJ preformed this song in 1987
179 comments:
1st?
Wahoo- Mark that down Shirley!!
I actually read the whole blog too!
Yes, Carol- it was a surreal day yesterday. I was never a Michael Jackson fan unti "Thriller" came out. Wow- how many times did I listen to that album?? I always wanted Farrah's hair and if my youngest son would have been born a girl, Farrah was one of the names we considered. Sad day indeed.
Hope you all have a nice day and we can get thru it without any bad news today.
Congrats Goldie.. and good morning to you..
Blogger did it again.. it did not publish when it was suppose to.. I just published it 10 min ago, and the time reads 8:45, when it was suppose to publish.. I wonder why its
acting wonky..
Things that make you go hmmmmmm....
Yes, goldie sad day :(
I am going down to the Jersey Shore July 4 weekend for a couple of days.. so blogger better get its act together..
Actually, that reminds me I have to e-mail Mo and see if she will be able to check the blog..
Good Morning!
CAROL: Yesterday really was a sad day. I was already feeling bad about the passing of Farrah, when Mr Z came home and told me about Michael Jackson. His death really blindsided me. My sister and I spent an hour on the phone just reminiscing about them both.
Thank you for the heartfelt blog CAROL..and I pray that today is a happier day.
GOLDIE: Congrats on FIRST! Way to go!! :D
G'Morning CAROL!
Hi Carol- Well I like that blogger screwed up- I finally got a 1st after soooooooo long without one! LOL
I hope you have fun at the Jersey shore. We will be leaving on the 3rd to head to MN until the 14th. Lots of great time with the grandbabies and kids on my agenda. Also golf, shopping, beach, boating- the ususal vacation stuff. Can't wait.
Also going to a potluck the night we get there at Hailey's parents house. So will take pics and post them of Hailey and get the full progress report for everyone!
Hi Zona!!
Goldie I never thought of it that way.. getting first cause blogger screwed up.. LOL
I have to get ready to go to the airport and hop on a plane to Denver...
Waving HI to EVERYONE! Have a wonderful day! :D
By the way- I gorgot to say to Shirley- great choice of video's for this mornings blog.
I think you need to set blogger to a different time every day Carol. Then it would be a real race to see who gets 1st!!
Safe trip Zona!!
I gorgot??? I forgot.. geez
Good Morning Zona..
I did the same, I was talking to my cousin and remembering..
I def don't think he had a heart attack because of blocked arteries, I surely think it had to do with the meds he was taking, to many meds, or a mixture of meds, will make your heart race and then stop.. that was the case with Danny Gans, Heath Ledger, Anna Nicole Smith..and many more..
Zona_from_AZ_going_to_Denver..
Have a safe trip.. Keep us posted on your arrival.. Hope Mr Denver is sitting on his recliner in the garage waiting for ya!
:O)
Yes.. Goldie.. I gorgot as well..
Actually, today's blog was Shirley's idea.. she msg me last nite, with the idea.. so I went with it.. so glad she thought of it.. So yes..
Thank you Shirley.. great choice of vids/song..
Ok.. I gotta go..
c u all later..
:O)
Damn! I missed Carol! Great summary of yesterday's events, C!
Goldie: I loved "Thriller", especially Billie Jean and Beat It! What fantastic dance songs! And Farrah? Well, I pretended to lust after her in that poster with the best of them!
Good morning, Zona (have a great trip)!
Didn't I read yesterday that Zona and Dianne are getting together?
Morning Glories!
Wohoo! Goldie got first! I would have been in the running but Ritchie called this morning from Wyoming!
Carol I think the internet problems are from so many people logging on about MJ's death. Lots of traffic. I had a heck of a time last night and just gave up.
It is sad and weird that people that I grew up watching on TV are starting to die off. I have kind of a detached feeling when I read about celebrity deaths.
Farrah was so sad as she fought so hard to battle cancer.
MJ was a shock but in reflection it isn't. I really kind of felt like I did with Anna Nichole Smith a bit like watching a train wreck these last few years and knowing there was nothing you could do and the out come would be very bad.
I agree with you I think the cause of death will be prescription drug related. Very sad.
I have to get hopping as I have much to do today! (((Hugs))) to all of you!
OK, this was inevitable. Somebody was bound to take the sad deaths of yesterday's celebrities and make tasteless and highly offensive jokes out of them. At least none have shown up in the nest. Thank goodness for small favors.
Carol: I believe Michael has found some peace, now that he's in the arms of the Baby Jesus.
Carol...Great blog!! I feel bad about both of them. I wish the media would leave MJ alone. I cannot believe the drivel I heard this morning!!!
BTW...Is it possible that you set blogger for PM????
I too, was gobsmacked at the two recents passings. I flipped on the news this morning and saw a full half-hour devoted to Michael Jackson. The news. Not a mention of Farrah Fawcett. Maybe she was just too normal?
Regardless, it's a loss to those of use who grew up with both these icons. Farrah set the standard for beauty and brains (although I think she had some fun pretended to be ditzy, but was an intellgent woman under that red swimsuit.
I have to think our children't idols will be Puff Dady, PDiddy, or whatever he calles himself today.
Oh I had to share!
Look who is waving to all of us from Wyoming!
I hope it makes you smile like it did me!
Ok off my behind and to work I go!
Good morning,
I have to leave for work but wanted to say hi.
I will watch the videos later, I am happy to see a blog tribute this morning to Farrah and MJ!
I hope everyone has a nice day. Safe travels to you Zona, have a great time!
My parents are headed to Colorado this morning, too.
I'll be back later!
Lynn, he is GORGEOUS!!!
Lynn- loved the pic! Waving back at him.
Bear- that was not lost on me. :)
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Good morning Carol,Goldie congrats on #1,Zona,Whabbear,LynnD,
Scirish,bonacci and anyone flying in.
I was up late last night watching specials on MJ & Farrah. It was indeed a sad day.They both left us with good memories. That is the way I intend on remembering them. I would hope my friends & family would do the same about me. I would hate to be the target of bad jokes when I am gone.How many of us would be able to stand the media scrutiny that Ed Mc Man, Farrah, and MJ were under?
I will be in and out today. I have got to have my pedi then get things ready for my Family BBQ tomorrow. All I have to take is table ware,tables and corn on the cob, but all this requires my actually moving lol!
Have a great day everyone.
BTW I loved the videos and the blog!
Had to wave at MEK & EBJ ~~~
Safe travels to anyone venturing out!!
Good Morning everyone - Rushing off to the eye doctor. Be back later. Have a safe trip Zona.
Goldie: ;)
Happy Friday!!
good morning/afternoon..
cpgem - I was refreshing and refreshing this a.m. - and finally had to give up and go to the dog park!!
Yesterday was a very weird day.
cpgem - we will remember them both -
i hope everyone has an excellent day!
:-)
Goldie - congrats on FIRST!!! well deserved...
I always wanted Farrah's hair also..
have fun golfing.. and all your other activities..
Zona - safe travels!!!
:-)
Whabby - lusting after Farrah!!
:-)
and I'm afraid to ask who you are talking about..
Lynn - i agree - it's weird to see people dieing that are our age..
Scirish - I'm not enjoying some of these stories that are being "dug up" - let him rest in peace!!
Bonacci - Last night - Access Hollywood devoted their whole half hour to Farrah - i was VERY thankful for that...
EBJ - don't work too hard.
Lynn - thanks for sharing the picture - what a cutie...
Mary - have fun at your BBQ
tinka - waving at you - hope your appt goes well....
I better go get ready - it's Friday - and time for another training lesson for the little one!!!
:-)
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Long time, no see! It's just been a super busy summer--that's all I can say. Miss you guys!
Carol, thanks for those memories of Farrah and MJ. It's still so unbelievable.
LynnD, love that picture of little Richie! My gosh, he's grown so much! He's adorable. It was fun talking to you this morning--thanks again!
Zona and Dianne, have fun!
SacBarb, I hope your son is doing well.
Goldie, have a great time on your vacation--I know you will since you'll be seeing your grandchildren!
Hey, MEK, Tinka, Whabbear, EBJ, Mary, Bonacci and Scirish!
I hope everyone is well--I'm sorry I've missed so much.
I finally figured out how to make time for myself! I invited a friend over to swim today--now I HAVE to get in the pool! Yea! lol
Goldie Congrats on first today! And you even read the blog first? Wow!
LynnD Your little Ritchie is so adorable! Thank you for sharing that pic.
Sandie I've missed seeing you here. Enjoy your day in the pool.
Bear Tsk. tsk. ;)
Zona Wishing you a smooth flight. Give Dianne an extra big hug from me too.
Carol Thank you for the blog today remembering Farrah and Michael Jackson. Shirley Thanks for finding the vids for today, too. I know the news has spent most of their time on Michael's passing and I guess that is because he was a pop icon for over 40 yrs and was still extremely popular world-wide, plus his death was such a shock and with questions as to "why"? 50 is so young, really. On the other hand, maybe it is how it was always meant to be. I cannot image Peter Pan aging into a whithered old man, can you? I greatly admire the courage that Farrah displayed during the last two years of her life. I am so sorry that she had to go through that. I hope in the end she will have accomplished what she wanted to by bringing more attention to colon/rectal cancer and perhaps more funding for research. She was at the height of her popularity as an Angel, however, she had some really good acting chops, as evidenced in "The Burning Bed", a subject very meaningful to me. I don't think she ever got the credit for her acting abilities that she deserved.
I see you all and am waving to each and everyone of you, even if I am too lazy to type each of your names. LOL
Hello everyone!
Great Blog Shirley & Carol!
Last night I watched the special on Farrah and cried like crazy. What a very brave woman!
Lynn I love your grandson's picture. :) so cute!
Zona fly safe.
I know I have asked you guys to keep your fingers crossed so many times for us.
But just one more time .......
Big interview today for the Mr......
iteach Crossing all fingers for Mr. Iteach.
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Yay! Shirley, pencil that in, please.
Hi Sandi! Good to see yah!
iteach, ask us anytime. It's the least we can do!! Just let us know how it goes so I can uncross lol!
LunnD, he is adorable!! They grow so fast! My youngest Grand baby just turned 14! The other one just graduated and going to college.
Waving @ Justlynn~~~
LynnD, sorry I spelled you name wrong. That dang "u" is too close to the "y" lol!!
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Wow, it's been a while!
EBJ, ROTF! I was going to do it, but I thought it would be too soon!
Now quit panting ;-)
My lortab hasn't kicked in yet.....ugh! Had a tooth pulled today.....what excitement~
Carol~ wonderful blog! I'm glad they are both in a better place, but it's still so sad for their families.
Bear~ I've received three text msgs today....really bad jokes (okay...so one was funny!)
Di and Zona~ Have fun this weekend....(Zona....hope she lets you out of the basement!)
Iteach~ I always pray for your family....in fact...told hubby about your hubby last night over dinner~
okay.....now the lortab is kicking in....night-night~
hi to everyone!!!~
MEK, I was anaware that Farrah was featured on another program. I am not a TV watcher, and I based my comments on what I saw in the 30 minutes or so of news that I watch approximately every month.
Regardless of how I feel about anyone, it's always hard to see their passing. I will raise a can of Mountain Dew to Ed, Michael and Farrah in farewell and best wishes.
Tina, what is lortab? If it's something that knocks you out, does anyone else know?
I have to leave for an appt..
but -
Bonacci - i hope you didn't take my comment wrong - I was just letting you know that I was EXCITED (and shocked) to see that Access Hollywood didn't do the MJ thing like everyone else was doing.. it was extremely touching...
I'm sure none of the networks quite knew what to do with two icons dieing on the same day!!
waving howdy to all -
Ok kids I have one room clean from top to bottom. I am thinking about roping it off so no one will enter and use it! I only have about 7 more to go. Crap!
Iteach I said a couple of prayers for you and Mr. Iteach. Fingers and toes crossed!
Mr. Lynn D and I are getting ready to head out and take the other two grandsons to see Transformers. I am so excited! NOT, but it is always fun with the kids. It is the movie choice I can do without! LOL
Thank you all for your comments on sweet baby Ritchie! I think he is adorable too! I might just be a tad biased tho.
LynnD~ forgot to tell you...Ritchie is freaking cute~
Bonacci~ Lortab is a gift from God! It's a pain killer!~
Before I could fall asleep, hubby came home and wanted to go to dinner....so I went with him, and watched him eat! The gaping hole in my mouth hurts like a mo-fo!~ I'm now having my dinner...Jamba Juice~
Ok, I am officially on Michael Jackson overload. OMG!! Every channel I turn to is something about him. Even the sports channel. Enough already! Two other people died this week and I'm not hearing anything about them now.
When I started looking for videos last night it was fun to come across the Ultra Brite toothpaste commercial. She was really good in the Burning Bed too. But I really liked Charlie's Angels.
Has anyone heard where MJ's kids are and who will take over raising them? I heard a report that said the pictures the media has been showing of the kids may not actually be MJ's kids. Huh?
Congrats on 1st Goldie! According to my records this is your first time at 1st. WOOHOO!!!!
Good evening also to Goldie, Carol (thanks), Zona (have fun at Dianne's), Whabbear, Lynn D (adorable grandson), Scirish, Bonacci, EBJ, Mek, Mary, Tinka, Sandie, Just_Lin, Iteach (fingers crossed) and Tina (sorry your gaping hole hurts).
Glad you liked the videos.
OMG gaping hole!! Shirley! lol
Tina, did you have oral surgery? Lortab, huh? The only painkiller Ive had in recent years is a sadistic medic telling me, "This isn't going to hurt" when he set a broken bone. A delayed reaction from me, then lots of bad words I'm not going to say here.
I never did let him set the other bone.
I hope ypu feel better.
Hi Everyone..
Shirley..
I have heard that his kids are with MJs mother Katherine at the moment, I have not heard any rumors that they are not his children. I guess we will have to wait and see were they will end up..
Tina...
Sorry about your gaping hole.. or should I be happy!!! LOL
Mek..
I was glad to see something on Farrah too. I feel as Shirley does, MJ overload.. The more I read and see, I realize now that MJ was a addicted to drugs, so much that it killed him, just as it did to Anna Nicole Smith.. Quite Sad..
and not really sure why the president had to mention MJ in his speech.. Farrah and Ed died and yet nothing..
It is almost like we ok the drug use.. The same with Amy Winehouse, she won the grammy last year, and I remember how sicken I was by it, as she is drugged up all the time..
When did this abusive become acceptable??
I am having a hard time keeping up with all the goings on here at the nest. I've been away on business, time traveling. I will return last week.
Iteach..
Even tho it might be to late.. I am sending all my good wishes your way..
Bonacci..
"I will return last week" ?? so you are not here.. LOL
Zona..
Have you made it???
Dianne..
Did you guys do laps yet???
Mek, no insult taken. I based my opinion on 30 minutes of news (maybe a little less). I just thought that MJ was getting the coverage because he was weird and Farrah wasn't (comparatively speaking, of course).
Lynn..
OMG.. Richie.. is just adorable, he is getting so big.. he is perfect.. Thanks so very much for sharing..
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Even tho MJ has passed my belief is he would have never been able to pull off those concerts.. I feel bad for all the ppl who thought he was able to.. I would assume they will get there money back, as the concert was insured.. yet one never knows..
Carol, obviously I'm "here". I just don't know where "here" is. You all responding, so maybe you're traveling with me??
Bonacci..
The answer to your question this morning.. yes I checked and it was on AM not PM.. that is what I thought at first when I checked it.. but it was set to AM..
I can't wait til last week to see bonacci~ :)~
Quit making fun of my gaping hole! IT HURTS!!!~
Carol~ it would be really nice if you would just fix blogger~ ijs~
Bonacci..
I can assure you I am not traveling with ya.. but I sure do like to see the world thru your comments.. You write about things that I would never know of.. It def broadens my horizons..
I hope my morning, you will know where you are, and you can tell me thru a comment..
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Carol this morning I was watching Good Morning America before I left for work. The first hour was all Michael stories.
Not once did I hear Farrah mentioned.
She could have been in the second hour, I wasn't home for it.
I guess it's because his death was a complete shock, totally unexpected, and hers was something that was known to be coming.
I listened to the 911 call that has been released, so, so sad.
Bonacci, if you have ever heard of Vicodin, then Lortab is a stronger dose of that. They are both Hydrocodone. They are wonderful pain killers. People get very addicted to it, unfortunately.
Goldie, I forgot to congratulate you on 1st today!
Scirishy I think the blog should get posted in the evening too, then there is a chance that I could get 1st! haha
Nancy the kitty went for her shots today and did very well.
This was her second trip to the vet this week. I took her in on Tues. and she apparently clawed herself in the eye and is on eye drops for a week.
She had to go back today to get the eye rechecked.
She weighs 2 lbs 3 oz today, when we brought her home 3 weeks ago she was 1 lb 5 oz. She is getting big!
It is supposed to be in the 100s this weekend, ugh.
Tina..
If I could fix it.. believe me I would.. but to no avail.. its got a mind of its own..
CRAP, CRAP, CRAP..
the comments were just on 95 WTF
lol~ Carol~! I thought you were powerful! well well well~
Tina..
LOL..
Oh and Tina..
Congrats on First..
first what? first gaping hole?
Tina..
My powers are saved for the "real" world..
LMAO.. OMG.. LMAO..
Congrats on 100!!! duh!!!
Tina, I soooo want to comment about "your gaping hole", but I might wind up on the naughty mat lol!
Tina..
You better be careful.. you can be the next MJ, Anna, Heath, Elvis, Marilyn, Amy.. etc.. etc.. etc..
:O)
Mary..
Its the weekend, go for it.. LOL
EBJ..
So glad Nancy is doing well.. and when the temps hit 100, just jump in the pool, that will surly be refreshing..
:O)
I just came back from visiting my sister from Texas who is staying with friends several miles north of me. I just couldn't stand knowing she was so close and jumped in my jeep and poof there I was getting hugs from her. I haven't seen her in years! Tomorrow is our Family BBQ. I will get lots of hugs then! I am feeling like I am going to Carol's Italian Family BBQ lol!!
Mary...if I were you, I'd keep ur comments to yourself...you'll end up as QOTD again....and today's isn't that funny! :)~
Carol~ I've only had one...but now that i'm thinking about it...I think I'll have another one~
I am going to the beach tomorrow with the Italian Stallions, SIL.. we are leaving quite early, not to hit traffic.. I have to go pack my suitcase for the day.. and yes I had to make a list..
Tina, just tell Mr Tina to strap a 2x4 to his ass before entering you gaping hole! bwah ha!! (Carol made me do it ;-))
OK.. Tina.. you go do the MJ thing, and we will see your comments typed backwards..
:O)
Mary..
PORN.. how fun.. :O)
If I see blanket carried over the balcony one more time.. I am going to jump off a balcony.. Geez.. let it go..
Okay Mary~ I didn't even get that~ But thanks for calling and warning me~
OK.. I am all packed, hope my suitcase does not weight more than 50pounds.. :O)
Carol, I wasn't messin' with you. Well, maybe a little. I used the same tactic when someone told me I was late paying my water bill. I admit you were nicer about it than she was. In her defense, I'd previously tried to pay with a drawing that I myself, valued at the exact amount that I owed. Maybe she would have accepted it as payment if it was anatomically correct.
Tina, I didn't want Mr Tina to "fall in" lol. Poor Tina the drugs have impaired her funny bone lol!
Go to bed Tina! I am. Honestly, I hope you are pain free soon..MUAH!!
Mary~ Di and Zona just called me....the Lortab has kicked in.....I think maybe I confused them.....surly i didn't~ :)~
Oh, Farmer Tina, I'm ready to have you harvest me. :)
I'm on ur farm and no one is home~
As you know looking for a marketing job has been hard on hubby.
He has a couple of temp. jobs with marketing, but nothing full time.
So then he decided to go back to school to be a math teacher. If all works out he could be one this time next year.
But now the perfect marketing job for him is out there and he interviewed for it today. He had just about given up on looking at marketing jobs, but this was too good to be true. He will find out in two weeks if it is meant to be..
This all has been such a emotional roller coaster.
Thanks so much for the crossing, prayers, and good thoughts.
Hi...Well, ZONA is here safe and sound.
CAROL: We have been getting "lap dances" but we can't do the other laps here as the pool is in Arizona!
We went to dinner for my granddaughters birthday dinner tonight (the first of a couple) and now we are home. We took a nap first thing after lunch. We are kind of old...even ZONA.
Just talked to TINA and she sounds wonderful...like her mouth is full of something...we didn't dare ask what...
Ok, now I am going to post this and let ZONA talk...HERE'S ZONA....
Congrats on first goldie.
Carol: Great blog, very sad day indeed. If you get a chance, go and read Lisa Marie Presley's blog about Michael. So heartfelt and well written. She said he knew. I imagine he did.
I was glad to see they replayed Farrah's story tonight.
Going to read comments.
I was a teen beat fan. Remember all that you do too.
Okay, Dianne. What did you do with Zona? Did you make her stay in the garage on the recliner?
lmbo J/L~ i'm talking to them on the phone! She's not letting Zona do anything~
Tina Well, she said, "Here's Zona!". Then we get nothing! How's your gaping hole?
my gaping hole is starting to hurt again....i guess i'm gonna have to take another lortab~ bummer~ :)~
Do you still have bloody gauze stuck in it? I guess I could ask that of either you or Shirley. LOL
J/L: It's ZONA...I'm here! It's been a really great day. DIANNE is so much fun and her hubby is just as hot as TINA said he was. I really think everyone should come to Denver and spend some time in the basement. ;)
TINA: I wish I had been able to see Mr DI in that recliner. Wait..a recliner..now I understand!! ;)
MEK: No nachos yet..maybe tomorrow..
Yes J/L~ i've still got the bloody gauze~
Zona~ If you behave urself...maybe Mr Di will let you see him in his speedo~ :D
Hi Zona. Be careful. Don't forget that Dianne made Tina and her kids sick.
Bebbi~ U were right~ Very powerful blog by Lisa Marie~
Here's her blog
Lisa Marie's blog
lol J/L~
Thanks for posting the link to that blog, Tina. Don;'t you think it's way past time to take the gauze out? I never lasted this long.
Tina Too bad Carol is going away and can't post a QOTD in the morning. I'm sure it would have something to do with your gaping hole. LOL
i didn't even think of taking it out.....hmmmmm~ I thought you'd think my gaping hole was QOTD worthy~ :D
Didn't the dentist say to just keep it in for a couple of hours or so?
Tina Do whatever the dentist told you to do. I hope you are able to sleep well tonight and that it doesn't hurt anymore in the morning.
Geez, I used to stay up until 3 or 4 and here it is barely midnight and I'm yawning. I was running around doing a lot of things today so I guess that's why I'm so tired now.
I'm calling it a night. Sweet dreams to all you HOoters.
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Good Morning - I am lost. Where did today's blog go? Even if it were late there would be someone posting this morning. "I am a poor little girl lost in the woods."
Zona - Glad to see you are safe and happy.
Happy saturday..
good morning..
we are back from the dog park...
tinka - waving howdy....
I hope everyone is having an excellent day!!
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Good Morning Mek - Have you any idea what has happened this morning? Usually if there isn't a blog, owls comment on the last one written. If you hadn't posted I would surely have thought the blog moved.
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Tinka - i have no idea what has happened.
I know yesterday's blog did not post when it was set too... and cpgem had to manually post it..
I also thought - where did everybody go?!!
we headed to the dog park at 6:15a.m.... Mr. Mek woke me up at 5:30 (that is WAY too early for a Saturday a.m.)...
so - I'm going back to bed now!!
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see everyone later.....
I think I will stop checking too. I have refreshed a dozen times. I think I will close the computer for the day and get out into the sunshine. Yesterday I couldn't blog because after having drops in my eyes I couldn't see properly until this morning. I guess I will be taking today off too. Have a great weekend everyone. Love, Tinka
Good morning everyone!
I guess blogger is being wacky again. Didn't do me any good at being 1st today though, lol.
Hope everyone has a good day- mine will be spent on the toi-toi. to much info?? LOl
I guess so- but misery loves company......oy!
Here is today's blog.
Oh The Joys of Summer!
I told you it was only a few days away and now it's here. Yeah! There's so much to do..let's have fun! What shall we do first? Maybe a walk in the woods. That's sure to result in either poison oak, poison ivy, lime disease or a run in with a skunk. There's nothing like a nice long cool bath in tomato juice to end a perfect summer day. Oh the joys of Summer!
I know, let have a picnic. I'll start cooking the chicken pieces, then I'll boil the eggs for sandwiches, devil eggs and salad. After that I'll make a chocolate cake, cookies and maybe some brownies (just regular ones...afterall kids will be there). I'll have to pick up some ice for the cooler. I better pick up a cooler too. By the time we load everything in the car we should be off by suppertime tomorrow! Yeah a picnic! There's nothing like sitting on the ground, swatting blackflies, horseflies and any other flies that pass (and let's not leave out the wasps and bees) by on a hot sticky summer day eating potatoe salad and chicken that the ants have already feasted on. Oh the joys of Summer!
Lets talk about those nice hot, sticky, sweltering days of summer where just reading a book can make you sweat buckets. Sticking to the furniture is always fun too. Oh and we can't forget the second and third degree burns you get from your carseats. Then hubby comes home and wants you to turn the oven on and make him a five course meal. That results in hubby getting an unexpected swim in the pool, after which he decides take out is a much better idea. He's so thoughtful! Oh the joys of Summer!
We have been for a walk in the woods, had a picnic and watched hubby swim. I think it's time for the beach!! Lets load everything in the car (and I do mean everything!). Beach balls (which will blow away or get busted), towels, blanket, extra clothes, extra sandals, water toys (which will blow away or get busted), snacks and juice (we love feeding the ants!), lawn chairs, hats, sunscreen (waterproof for children and adults), swimsuits (shorts and a t-shirt for me thank you very much) and lets see...oh yeah, lots of screaming, energized kids. Those sweet loving kids will probably want to and will bring half the beach home with them and you will spend the day cleaning sand out of every corner of your car and house. Oh the joys of Summer! We do have Fall to look forward to! Have a nice Summer!!
Good morning Tinka, Mek and Goldie! I think this means that Tinka gets 1st, so congrats on 1st Tinka!!
I could have posted my blog sooner but I kept thinking that Carol would fix it, them I realized she was off to the beach today.
I'm not sure what Carol would have posted for QOTD but I'm sure it would have involved Tina's gaping hole! I hope you feel better today Tina.
Dianne and Zona I hope you are taking lots of pictures. Go easy on Mr. D, he probably isn't use to two wild women! Lol! Have fun girls!
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Shirley? Is there a port-a-pottie included somewhere?? I can go on the picnic then.......
Good morning to you too!!
Good Morning Shirley and Goldie- Now I know I am not losing my mind. There is life in the nest.
Shirley - Another great blog. You can sure come up with the funny ones. You are very talented. I do love summer though. It is all too short out here.
I am sitting at the window watching a doe and a fawn across the street. I hope they stay by the trees or they will get run over. We get the odd cougar that comes down from the mountain. It is a beautiful animal but very scary if it's hungry. We have encroached on their terrain and we have to live with them.
Is everyone busy today. Zona and Dianne please check in.
Shirley - Thanks for giving me 'first'. It's my first 1st since last year.
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I must water my planters on the deck. They are getting dry. I will check back and see if life returns to the nest in full force.
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new blog is up~
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