Its a clear Fall Sunday Afternoon, and as I walk outside I get a feeling of freedom. I get in the car and drive, not really sure where I am driving to, but the weather has given me a push, and so I drive on. I can feel the air all thru me, as the sunroof is open allowing me the freedom to feel. The highway is vast with not many cars crowding it. My Garden State and all its foliage, is turning orange and brown, which is right on target for this time of year. The radio is a buzzing with all my favorite tunes, the song reaches my lips, sound emerges. As I drive this vast highway it seems I have left everything behind, I only go forward into the brown and orange trees that are before me. I know I can't let all of it go but that is ok because this special moment of breathing in the air and driving with no boundaries has renewed me. The hope presents itself and on I go.
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Good Morning Everyone!!!!
Hey Lois!! Congrat's on 1st!
and.....for getting on Rosie's blog!!
Thank you, Birdee! Nice tan lines you sexy fowl you!!!
Jennifer, I saw your post in Area 51! That is how I found out Rosie posted my link! Thank you!!
I love this post! Felt like I was riding shotgun. (yes, I stuck my head and arms out of the sunroof like I was on a rollercoaster woohooing and whatnot)
Still headless, but at least I have a tan!!! ;o)
ummmmmm Carol, can I ask....where my head is?? In the dungeon or stuffed somewhere????
Good Morning!
CAROL: When I was a kid we used to all pile into the car on Sundays and my dad would turn on the radio and off we'd go. I don't think he really knew where he was headed..in fact..I bet he was thinking along the same lines as you were in today's blog..just go..see where the road takes you..just drive!
Mr Z and I love the drive up to Sedona..it's one of the prettiest in the state. There's nothing quite like turning on the radio and looking at the scenery as it passes by your open window to clear your mind of worries and frustrations. I'm just a passenger in these jaunts..but I really do love them.
LL/NN: Congrats on FIRST! I still love putting my arm out the window and feeling the wind rush by..and I still hear my mom telling me to "get your arm inside..do you want another car to drive by and rip it right off your shoulder?".. :D
BIRRDEEEE! OMG..LOL..I almost fell off my chair..you look nice and crispy today.. :D
Good Morning, I know I havent posted here in a LONG time, I've been busy with Life. Well my mom was having pain in her right side under her boob (how else can I explain it, lol) she finally told me yesterday after 3 weeks of being in pain. My sister took her to the hospital, because I had to get Victor caught up on his homework.
My sister called and kept me up on everything. She called me this morning EARLY, and told me that Mom has a Golf Size Mass/Tumor on her right lung.
My mom wanted a three way conversation, her family doctor who has been her doctor for years, told her, theres tumors all over her right lung, liver, and a LOT on her Breast Bone and I guess theres more, I will find out when my sister and I get to the Hospital. The Doctor just said to her it dosen't look good Vicki. I'm numb I cried with my sister on the phone. I know I haven't been her but I'm asking you to pray for her and my family that we can accept GODS WILL. Thank you.
Wow, Great Blog Carol..my sentiments exactly about fall..beautiful picture too. Did you take it?
Area 51: Tina - That is terrible, and sad about your SIL. I am at a loss for words!
Okay, on we go..new day..new attitude. I hope everyone is doing good and has a great day!
Good morning to all. Carol, the trees are beautiful.
Would someone pls give Birdee's head back to her?
Oh, Renee... I am sorry to hear you're having a rough go of it. I will offer positive thoughts for your mum as well as for you.
Good Morning Hooters!
Congrats on 1st Lois- and Happy Birthday to Lane 2 and congrats on Rosie linking your site!
Birde! Have you no shame-that is quite the pose!!
Loved your pic Carol and the feeling you shared.
Zonabaaaaaaaaaaay- we did the same thing as kids. Mom and Dad would pile us into the care and we would just drive. Often stopping for a picnic my Mom would pack. No destination in mind, just the Sunday drive. Thanks for bringing that memory back to me. Of course that also brings back the memory that my sister ALWAYS got car sick! lol
Renee- I am so sorry (((hugs)))
good morning to you too bona and Bebbi.
Morning Glories!
Congrats on first Lois!
Birdee I think she may have stuffed your head up you ass! It is still missing. LOL
Carol I so relate to your drive! I need to make one of those and a few days trek all on my own. Feels like demons chasing me. The problem is I may not stop and just might keep going.
Good morning!
Lonely road...all by myself...enjoying the scenery and all of a sudden POW!! BLOWOUT!!! I haven't seen a cell phone tower in miles much less a service station...just that pickup load of slack-jawed hillbillies that were parked on the side of the road a ways back.
I take my eyes off the rear view mirror and look out the front and (descending drums) there they are!!
THE HILLBILLIES!! WITH THEIR RIFLES!!
SOUNDS LIE A GOOD TIME FOR A CONCEALED WEAPON!!
I throw open the car door and drop and roll (combat style) firing simutaneously taking out 3 of the 4!! The 4th drops his weapon and its not until that moment that as I walk toward hims the pure animal magnetism is pulling us to each others embrace....we kiss....his one lone buck tooth scratching gently at the back of my throat...the smell of farm animals is intoxicating......
to be continued......
Carol, have I told you lately that I love you?? well, your writing anyway for sure :) I love how it flows,while sending my imagination on a wonderful memory trip. Thanks
Renee, Prayers for "his will", on the way. I am sorry you have this to deal with. {{hugs}}
Birdee!! hot cha cha!
NN, how's that early worm? I see you beat out birdee for it by this much - !
Waving at Goldie, Bonacci,LynnD & Zona~~~
I have a beef stew in the crock pot and homemade bread to go with it. Kitchen is closed lol!!
I have a DDS appt at 2:00, so I'll see yah all later :):)
Hi Dee Dee!! bye Dee Dee!
DeeDee, you are looking particularly radiant these days. Might I recommend removing the rodent from your head?
BEBBI: I read your comment about your 'new attitude' and thought of the song by Patti LaBelle...I love that song! :)
GOLDIE: My sister always got car sick too..my dad would make sure we had a six pack of gingerale..and a bucket! ;)
MARY: Closed kitchen? That's just not fair! ;) I hope your visit to the dentist is pain free!
DEEDEE: LOL! I don't know if I'm ready for part deux.. ;)
BONACHI: I think those might be ostrich feathers..I think I remember DEEDEE asking about an ostrich.. ;)
LYNND: Come visit..you can sit by the pool and relax in the sunshine.. :)
Happy Tuesday Owls.
Carol, My Hubby and I used to take long drives to nowhere in particular along roads where he knew there wouldn't be a lot of other cars. Unfortunately, I have driven some of those same roads in the last few years and the traffic was too heavy to enjoy the drive. Sad.
Reading the description of your drive reminded me of the trip Sharon and I took to New England to see the colors of Fall. We were both awestruck by the beauty of the vibrant colors. Thanks for bringing back that memory.
No Newz, Congrats on #1 and Rosie linking your blog. How exciting. That's one step closer to getting a gig with her.
Birdee, Sorry to see you are still headless.
Zona, My Hubby and I also loved the drive to Sedona.
Renee, Prayers for your Mom and family.
Dee, LOL and your drop and roll. I can't wait for part 2.
Mary, Is your kitchen all done already?
Waving a wing to Bebbi, Bonachichi, Goldie, Lynn, and all the other Owls. I hope you all have a great day.
RENEE: I am so sorry..I'll definitely say a prayer for your mom and your family..
SACBARB: Mr Z and I were talking about driving up the coast of California next year..I really hope we can do it..
NN/LL Congrats on #1 and also congrats about Rosie putting your blog link on her blog. How exciting for you!
Birdee If you're hearing an echo, I think that'll give you a hint where your head is....ijs.
Zona Mom's tend to fear the worst, no matter how unlikely. :)
Renee Eve I'm so sorry about your news. I said a prayer for your mom and your family.
Bebbi I like your cute little owl!
Bonach LMAO @ rodent on her head!
Goldie Maybe you could lend some of your tassles to Birdee.
LynnD If you head south, please stop by. :)
DeeDee Who knew that you had the makings of a romance novelist? I can just see Fabio posing for the cover now, hair blowing in the wind, all but one tooth blacked out.
Mary You always make the yummiest sounding dinners. You make me hungry.
Carol That was a lovely blog. I love the words "freedom" and "driving with no boundaries". It reminds us that all things are possible and we never know what is around the next curve in life. :)
SacBarb I would love to see the Fall colors in New England. Maybe someday.....
Zona Yes! Come to California! I'm right on the coast. :)
I decided to bare all, like Birdee. :)
NN/LL~ congrats on first~ And big congrats on ur link getting exposed......i mean....exposure....oh you know what i mean~ :)~
birdee~ i'd recognize ur beautiful body anywhere~
Carol~ Loved the drive today~ When we were little, dad would take us for a sunday drive.....to whatever construction job he was working on at the time~ Oh the beautiful framed houses!!!! I think I like ur drive better!~ Today tho, on my way to the Doc's office, i come over this hill and the view in front of me is the Pacific ocean in all it's glory~ So peaceful~
which brings me to dad's appt~ This one wasn't so much fun~ The doc said, and I quote: "That makes me nervous!" one of dad's counts came back higher.....it was already higher than normal, but had been coming down like everything else...So.....i'm coming back in a month....Doc said that it's either the cancer coming back, or they messed up in the lab. He's been having pain in his shoulder, but I just attributed it to doing too much and straining it......I really hope that's all it is.....and I hope it's a fluke.....but when he said HE was nervous.....freaked us both out~ So keep those cards and letters coming.....oh....I mean, prayers and good thoughts or whatever it is you believe in~ :D
I've got an hour to pack, get lunch and git my butt to the airport~ Have a good day, all~
Good Morning Everyone. Your post brings back fond memories CAROL. Too bad the Bay Area doesn't get quite so many fall colors. I need to ice my back, so I will BBL. XO
Freaking Paperwork done!! Yay! One demon off my back.
Renee Eve I am so sorry for your pain. I will say prayers for your family.
Zona throw in some margaritas, bloody marys and I will be there!
Just Lin I might just show up on your doorstep one day.
DeeDee well what can one say, guess I will have to wait for the continuation of that road kill love story.
Tina sending up prayers for your Dad!
J/LIN: We lived in Ca for ten years and never made the trip..but I really think we're going to go for it..we'll stop by for lunch! :D
TINA: I'll be praying for your dad!
LANI: Great to see you! I hope your back feels better fast!
LYNND: You've got it! :)
Renee: I am so sorry to hear about you Mom. You are always in my thoughts and I will keep you there. Good luck to her. Hugs and good wishes!
Zona: Thanks!
J/L: Thanks I thought he was cute too.
Carol, that was great! The photo is totally gorgeous and vivid!
Speaking of vivid, Dee Dee... I'm on pins and needles waiting for Part Deux. But is it going to send me to my bedroom for some private activity the way the novel "Deliverance" did? Only time will tell! LOL!
Whab, say hi to Rosie for me, would you?
LL.. Happy 1.. and Congrats on Rosie, I am so excited for you.. It is well deserved..
Birdee.. Your tan, and yes headless, and yes yummy, and yes pornish.. Hope you like it.. :O) Oh almost forgot.. Shirley ate your head..
Renee Eve.. You and your family will certainly be in my thoughts.. I am hoping for the best.. glad you stopped by..
Zona.. I hear Sedona is beautiful, its so neat that it is so close to you. And yes "just drive" :O)
Bebbi.. No sadly, I did not take the pic, but that is so close to what Sunday looked like, the only difference was the highway is larger, but the trees were right one.. TY..
Zona and Goldie.. My dad never did that with us, however my business partner always did with his family and talks fondly about it.. It sounds like such a good time..
Lynn.. It is so freeing.. please do it soon..
Whabby.. waving at ya.. and lol on deliverance.. :O)
Tina..
Cards, Thoughts, Letters are all in the mail for you and your family, and a safe trip back home..
Bonacci..
Sorry can't Shirley ate it..
LL.. riding shotgun.. LOL.. TY
Sacbarb..
I love memories.. so comforting.. glad you enjoyed..
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oops excuse me.
Good Evening all.....RENEE: I am so sorry for your family and what you are all going through. My prayers will be with all of you.
CAROL: Such a relaxing nice blog. I think I needed it after my grumpy day yesterday.
Here is a follow up: the two places I called/emailed now have their flags at half-mast and it made me glad that I called. TINA, told me I had PMS but I don't know if you can have that without ovaries...can you?
TINA: Glad you were able to get home safe and sound today. I'm sorry your dad had some not great test results. I hope they will be better in a month and I do say prayers every night so your dad will be right there.
I want to tell you all again thanks for the birthday wishes. I have received so many notes and cards and appreciate it so much from all of you. It makes getting older just a little bit easier.
I guess it is true. The Broncos were watching the darn tassels on JODI AND GOLDIE last night and didn't even pay attention to who they were throwing the ball too. I am watching a show right now and they said there was almost most Pittsburgh fans than Denver. I guess they were getting a lot of money for the tickets. Ok...next week...Washington Redskins and they are not a very good team..we will see..that's the rumor anyway.
Ok, I need to go and fix some dinner and haven't a clue what to fix but I know MrD is looking like he thinks something might be cooking..HA
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Tina I will include your dad in my prayers, too.
Bear I can hear the banjos now. LOL
Carol Were you wearing your seatbelt?
thank you everyone for your thoughts, prayers, and Carols Cards and Letters~ :)~
I landed and went straight to the high school for parent/teacher conferences! I feel like I've been beaten!!!! Thank God they all like my daughter!!!!!~
Tina..
I am glad you got the cards, letters, notes, and thoughts!
Geez you are a trooper, I hope you sleep well tonite..
J/L..
Yes, on highways, I always were one..
:O)
I am off to bed..
c u all tomorrow..
Tina You must be exhausted! I meant to ask earlier, do you know how to make tamales?
Tina, I will send out prayers for your Dad. I am so glad you were there for him.
Barb, no my kitchenis still in the "prep" stage! We had more painting to do. I did all the trim tonight and hubby will paint primer tomorrow. We weren't going to paint the hall way yet, but it looked too nasty with the nice kitchen paint.
Unfortunately next week is open deer season in Mich. My contractor is a hunter. My cupboards are arriving on the24. Looks like Thanksgiving could be a mess here!
Good night all!
You too sweet lurkers :)!!!
J/L~ if I had to, I could make tamales.....thank God I don't have to!~ My dad's next appt is "tamale making weekend!" I'm hoping they decide to make them the NEXT weekend! I can't stand making them....it's so much work~
Mary~ love ur painted ass~ :)~
Tina Maybe you can get Tina Jr. to learn how to do it so the tradition can keep going without you having to do it. I do know that it is tons of work.
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Evil woman!!!! LOL
that was nice~ thanks J/L~ :)~
and goodnight~
well if you had George, wouldn't you want every 69 you could get? :)~
Undoubtedly! :)
Nighters.
It was quite the rush to have all those new visitors at my blog. Only one new person commented out of the 500 who showed up. I hope they bookmarked me and come back. :)
Carol, sweetest comment ever! Thanks so much!!
Tina and Renee, oodles of good vibes are going out for you and your families.
I hope all you owls have a great day! I may be mia a little as I've had to take a second job because the ends here refuse to meet. Hoping to get some good material out of this new chapter of life. :)
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