by SacBarb
IF MY BODY WERE A CAR...
If my body were a car, this is the time I would be thinking about trading it in for a newer model. I've got bumps and dents and scratches in my finish, and my paint job is getting a little dull. But that's not the worst of it. My headlights are out of focus, and it's especially hard to see things up close.
My traction is not as graceful as it once was. I slip and slide and skid and bump into things even in the best of weather.
My whitewalls are stained with varicose veins. It takes me hours to reach my maximum speed. My fuel rate burns inefficiently.
But here's the worst of it --
Almost every time I sneeze, cough or laugh, either my radiator leaks or my exhaust backfires.
CASH FOR CLUNKERS..........I QUALIFY -
42 comments:
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Vacation pays off!
Barb the question is how much cash do they pay for clunkers?
Oh and which headlights are out of focus? :)
Lovely Lynn, you are first!
Love the Blog today. I can so realate....
Hope the world and people in it treat you all well today Owls.
SacBarb: LOL!! Love it..sounds like it's just a vehicle. A well loved and happy little vehicle. All those dents and problems are just from all the good use. :) Have you had an oil an lube lately? *wink* I know, I sure could use one. .....! Well, occasionally the ice princess gets the urge.
I am having deja vu with this vehicle stuff.
I went for a walk at lunch today, my neighbor who is a sweet retired teacher, was complimenting me on how much weight I have lost. He said sometimes when he sees me get out of the car, he thinks I am my daughter. How sweet is that. :)
I know it's a long road but it is so worth it to make better choices in my life in regards to my vehicle. Barb, you can do it too...it really feels good.
Lynn: SO PRETTY! :)
Good afternoon Goldie!!
Lynn, nice to see you in all your loveliness today. In my case, ALL my headlights are out of focus. One eye is blinder than the other and the others...well, they don't match either!
Are you still at the ocean? I'm so glad you are getting some R & R and anything else you can get.
Well, this old clunker is going down fighting lol! I have been sucked,tucked and and getting ready for a couple dental implants this fall. I have some leakage,drooping headlights,worn out tread and God only knows how my gears are. My Hubby's crankshaft)shift)is out of order so pfft I keep rolling along. so Tina, from area 51 no FF going on here lol!!
Went to the fair this morning and watched my SIL model cloths and got to hear a fantastic speaker. her name is Gwenneth Bean.She is an opera singer. Very beautiful. You should Google her, very interesting life. She had bariatric bypass surgery,and has a great story to tell. I bought a couple of her cds.
Time to get busy... have a great day all!!!
Bebbi, I am way beyond due for an oil and lube job. :(
Hi Goldie, I hope you're having a better phone day today.
Zona, the second paragraph is dedicated to you. I don't know why. ♥
Hi Mary, did you get the other elephant ear today? LOL @ your Hubby's crankshaft.
Barb: Nah..!!!
Mary: You fight the good fight...never give up, never give in.. ! :) Tuck, Suck & Roll with it. haha.
BARB: LOL! It seems that ever since I turned 40 I've been falling apart one piece at a time..first the knees..then a tooth cracked..I need stronger glasses every year..I don't like this aging thing so much! When Mr Z asks me if I need anything from the store..I always tell him to get me a new knee..if only!
The second paragraph was me just a little while ago..I might have to give up this sock slidin'.. :D
LYNN: Hello Gorgeous! That little vacation has made you more beautiful than ever! :)
MARY: LOL@ "sucked and tucked" sounds good to me! Your hubby's crankshaft just needs a tune-up..time to get out the tools.. :D
GOLDIE: I hope all is going well for you as well! :)
BEBBI: Your determination is truly an inspiration to me in the never ending quest to lose weight and get into shape..congrats on being so close to your goal weight!
We're supposed to have more thunderstorms today..the ones last night ripped big holes in the roof of Cardinal Stadium. Wind gusts were reported to be over 75mph! Good thing I slept through it! See..there's one good thing about being an old fadoo..lol..
Time to hit the pool..and hope it doesn't hit back! Have a nice day everyone!
Mary, check out Area 51...for an important message.
Zona: Thanks so much. I am living proof that if I can do it, ANYONE can do it. You really can..just start small and take bigger steps as you can.
Okay..beefing up the numbers here we go..marching our little asses all the way to 25!
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There..I feel better now.
SacBarb Funny blog today. I can relate to all of it, unfortunately. LOL
Mary Tell Mr. Mary that they have pills for that. ijs
Hey there hooters!
I went to the 3rd night of our "Idol". Oye vey! I kept looking for Simon Cowl to pop out! I felt for the judges. They always managed to give positive and encouraging remarks to all the contestants. We all waited to hear about this one gal who sadly had no redeeming qualities. It was short. "your strength lies in your enthusiasm". She had no clue how bad she was, prolly best.
SaBarb, lol, no elephant ear tonight. Someone who shall go nameless, Bebbi! suggested funnel cake. I had never had it before so I checked it out. I am so fricken weak! One more day at the fir for the Idol finals tomorrow. I will be strong , I will be strong!!!!
Bebbi, area 51..oops lol!!
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SACBARB...you aren't a clunker, you are a classic auto! Built to last with style and class.
LYNN...I hope you had a great vacation and you look even more lovely then ever up there in 1st!
Sacbarb.. LOL on the blog.. love maxine!
Lynn.. I see you are awfully pretty today.. vaca will certainly make ya feel refreshed..
Bebbi..
That was a great compliment from your neighbor.. kudos to you!
Mary..
LOL on the old clunker going down fighting.. I am with you all the way!
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My days are still running into weeks.. I can't believe Sal has not been in the office since April 16.. that was his last day at work before he had his toe removed and its been over month since he passed.. Time is going by so fast..
I have a busy weekend.. I have to get items for the BBQ next Saturday.. lots of running around tomorrow.. I am tired just thinking about it.. but the good news is.. I won't be in the office cooped up.. I am certainly gonna soak in the sun..
Mo.. I hope JoAnn is doing ok.. I have not asked you lately.. sorry, kinda been in a "carol" world.. Looking forward to the day when things calm down a bit.. than I can be me again.. :O)
CAROL...you don't have to apologize for being in a CAROL WORLD. You have a lot to deal with and in my opinion you are dealing with it with grace.
Thanks for asking about Joanne. She is still in the Nursing home. I have removed myself a bit. Only visit on weekends. I am still spending a lot of time with Sharon, staying there a few nights a week. She likes having company and having another person sleeping in the apartment. I am going to pick her up tomorrow afternoon then we will visit Joanne for a few hours. I'm going to stay over, as a friend of hers invited us to brunch on Sunday.
As for Joanne, she was at the Radiologist today and was marked for her radiation. She was also released today to 25% wt. bearing so her therapy will increase. She will increase her wt. bearing status 25% each week. We hope she will complete her radiation while still in the Nursing home so if there are adverse side effects, there are nurses to help her. I hope she really goes thru with it.
I am angry with so many of my cousins (her neices and nephews) as no one has bothered to even call her since she has been in the home. I posted a bitchy status on FB and finally a few people called her. Why did it depend on my kicking them in the ass? Pisses me off to no end.
Aren't you glad you asked? LOL!
Enjoy your day off and soak up that sun!
Mary, I have never had a funnel cake or an elephant ear. Our State fair is ending this weekend, and I have no plans to go, so I guess I won't have any this year either. Maybe next year.
Mo, How sweet of you to say I am a classic. However, I could use some restoration and I am also pretty rusty.
It's good to hear that Joanne has agreed to the radiation. I pray it is successful.
Good night and sweet dreams Owls. Have a good Saturday and thanks for the comments.
BARB - You truly are a classic!! Like BEBBI said....small steps ♥
CAROL - Enjoy the sun this weekend!! I soooooo wish I didn't work next weekend. I was seriously considering crashing your bash!!
MO - Glad Joanne is making some progress. I will continue to keep her in my prayers....♥
LYNN - Are you still by the ocean? Glad you were able to make some time for YOU!!
ZONA - Slip slidin' away....I'm sure all that sliding accounts for something!!
GOLDIE - Enjoy your weekend with JON ♥
MARY - The Wisconsin State Fair is coming up. Not sure if I'm going, but if I do.....I will be getting a cream puff!! They are about as big as your head, and soooooooooo good!!!
BEBBI - Keep the pics and video coming!! You have the cutest knees evah ♥
SLIN - Waving a wing at you sexy Mama!!
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