Images ... I Have Images

Lots of images! Believe it or not, I took them all w/ my cell phone. Well, it was the most convenient at the time. It goes where I go, where all the other cameras don't necessarily do that. The photo of the puppy is Precious, my Czech Wolf Dog who just had a birthday on Valentine's Day, two days after mine!

These are the boys, the Palominos. Cosmo, the baby, and Snickerdoodle, my main man! You can see I just gave them apple cookies, they're still licking their chops!
The baby has grown all he's going to, I think. but he's 14.2hh and 900 lbs. That's pretty typical for a Doc Bar baby although I'd hoped he'd make 15hh, and really thought he would because his mama is 15.1hh. This particular photo is slightly deceptive because Snickers is actually 16.1hh. He isn't exactly standing up straight, he's kind of slumping I think.

Next is Roger, my Siamese. That's how he tries to tell me he wants attention now, he flops down on the bed or floor, rolls around, flops back and forth until I say something to him to acknowledge him. My last Siamese did that very same thing! But that's the only characteristic the two have in common, the only one.
He really and truly does have blue eyes, and yes, they're crossed. Poor soul.

This is -- well, this is funny. I've been telling Daddy forever I want a TN Fainting Goat but noooooo! The fact is, our pasture wouldn't hold a goat, the fencing would permit an escape. So Daddy got me a stuffed Billy Goat whom we call Bill. This is Precious snuggling up to Bill on the bed.
You can tell they're both ready for sleepy-bye! The thing about Bill is, he's pretty big and he's very poufy, more cuddly than any other stuffed animal I've ever had my hands on. I used to travel w/ Charlotte, my Beanie Baby sized stuffed cow but now I take Bill w/ me. No, I am not embarrassed when I check in to hotels w/ Bill. I gotta be able to sleep and I certainly can't unless I have my arms wrapped around someone.

Finally, this is my little Penguinista! Isn't she gorgeous?? But she's terribly shy, unbelievably shy. My son lived here for a year and she didn't come out to see him one single time!! She hides whenever anyone else is in my nest, she's absolutely terrified of people -- anyone except me. She's quite friendly and sweet w/ me, just a precious little girl.
Okay so maybe she is sort of chunky. But were she a normal weight for her height she'd be just a tiny thing. I think she's precious! She's also a rescue, and I just thank God I was here for her.

Oops! I nearly forgot! This is for you, Shan!!
I know how you love Gerald!

So my nest is renovated but not completely finished. The color RED of this font is just about the same color in my kitchen and it is fabulous! It's red and chrome and totally gorgeous! My bathroom is full of the palm tree motif now and I love it! I have a real bed, a sleep-number-tempur-pedic, and all of us sleep like babies! If you look behind the photo of my little Penguin, you can see the infamous Leg Lamp! I adore that lamp, a replica from Ralphie's daddy's from A Christmas Story which I watch every single year. (Many times.) My son bought me the anniversary edition DVD and it's priceless to me.

My parent's anniversary is coming up soon. It'll be 39? 40? years! Unbelievable -- I cannot imagine it. They expressed interest in taking a little trip so I got everything set up for them and yesterday they decided they don't want to go after all. Sigh! It's all expenses paid so it looks I'll be going. Bigger sigh! I'm not prepared for this emotionally or physically, I have tons of things to do before I leave ... Even BIGGER SIGH! It's stressing me more than you'd believe. OH! I almost forgot! This is my latest acquisition, a Keepall 55 so I can travel in style! *smile* It's really big so my tendency to pack everything I'd need in any eventuality is all taken care of now! Still ... I think I'll get another one day, a different size of course.
I tell you truly, I'm going to have to get rid of all my Coach bags -- at least most of them because I simply don't use them except for one or two. I mostly use my Louis Vuitton bags ... It's a sickness, really. Trust me, don't even get involved w/ designer handbags or you'll be hooked too! I have either four or five Coach bags I've not yet removed the tags from -- yeah, gotta get rid of those. I mean, they're taking up space! I've given so many away, even three LVs that a girlfriend fell in love w/. I knew she'd never be able to get one for herself. She has three kids, she's a stay-at-home mom, and she really, really loved them so -- off they went! She knew what LV is -- her mother-in-law carries them and personally, I thought this girl deserved them. Certainly more than I do.

It's summertime in the south! We had a couple of weeks of spring and now it's gettin' into the 80s! The grass is greenin' up, the mama deer are beddin' down, fixin' to have their little ones so we don't see them in the new pasture as much as we did, the trees are buddin' out and the Buttercups have been up for weeks. In other words, it's hot down here!! And it's not even July ... *SCREAM!*

Gotta run, I'm working on another reservation for my parents! And this time they better use it! *smile*

Just a Note ...

to say no, I've not fallen off the face of the earth! But I have been extremely busy, busier than usual this holiday season! But that's good for me.

This is for you, Sharmy! I know how you've missed the little darling!



Awwwwwww! Isn't he sweet??

Another thing -- I bought my parents this for Christmas:



However, I gave it to them early because I thought it would take us all two years to learn how to use it. Imagine my surprise when it turned out to be too easy! Naturally, this required the purchase of a DVD-R as well so those two items alone were ooooh, pricey. Previously, I had a DVD-VCR but now w/ the new one I'll be able to do lots of different things! That is, if I actually learn how to use it.



It doesn't look very scary but it is!! This is what it says:
Panasonic Progressive-Scan Multiformat DVD-R/-RW/RAM/+R/+RW Recorder/VCR Combo
Use this DVD recorder combo to record your favorite shows onto DVD. Featuring VHS capabilities, a built-in 80GB hard drive and select SD/PC card compatibilities, this DVD recorder is versatile in its ability to store and record on a variety of different media.

Can someone explain that to me in English?? Kill me.

I have to go to the Big House now and wrap gifts. Tomorrow Precious goes to the groomer, Friday I see Cindi so I have to have gifts for those in her office as well as cookies ready to go for her, plus I'm delivering cookies and gifts tomorrow evening for friends and family. Mama helped me bake and decorate the cookies, while Da conveniently skipped out for a horse doin's. That's okay, he's already made up for it: Yesterday he bought us tickets for the Bud Lite PBR Championships!! Woo-hoo!! We went last year too and had a blast! You know -- Father/Daughter Fun.

Gotta run -- Sending my love to all!

Sharmy !!

Just for you ... Scenes we aren't often able to view.

Because I didn't know where else to put it, a gorgeous nighttime scene of the Chicago River:

The riotous colors of Autumn:









A stormy sunset in Madison, WI:




This is an actual, unretouched photo of a farm in Wisconsin:

Below, notice even though there are bright fall colors, it's snowing!

This has never happened to me. Sigh. Life is SO not fair!

I just put him in here, a rose-breasted cockatoo.

And this is Sophie, who is curious.




Of course I have to add these ...


From the Evil Cave of Paper, Newton worships all that is unholy.


Starlight hates you, but loves capitalism.


Reach out and touch someone, just not this beast.


The Welcoming Committee: Welcome to the neighborhood, now go back to the Ukraine, where you belong!


Aisha the Evil Alien Cat has landed her ship and is ready to conquer the world with her mutant glowing eye rage!


So...you dare to pester me while I sit on my queenly throne? You disgusting, inferior fleshy-things! Prostrate before me or I will be forced to use your face as a scratching post!

Would a post w/ Evil Cats be complete w/out your old buddy, Gerald Dong?? Nooooo ...


Gerald hates you for playing Lawrence Welk while he tries to tune in Radio Tokyo.

Yeah, you love me. You know you do!

Shine On, Shine On Harvest Moon ...

up in the sky ... Tonight in TN we'll enjoy a bright clear night, the better to enjoy this harvest moon! And hopefully the horses won't gaze longingly over the fenceline, drooling as they did last night, and be tempted like Adam to Eve's apple. We had men come in and work the pasture over about three weeks ago. First it was smoothed from all the deep, wide ruts, then grass seed was laid down and on top of that, 80 bales of staw. About a week after that, Bermuda sod was laid down in many areas -- a lot of sod! We watered, watered, watered, and the sod is beginning to take root!

It is now Sunday, three days later. The creepy horses made good use of that Harvest Moon and got into the pasture by knocking down the Texas gate that keeps them out, and they had a fine time munching on all that sod! We've put forth every effort to repair the damage, and now all we can do is sit and wait. Oh what a heartbreak that was!

My great friend Sharmy sent me this link:
FRIENDS
I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! I thought it was precious.

Typically, the weather has been hot/cold. It's usually warm during the day but really cools off at night. I like to leave the window next to my bed open but I keep waking w/ a sore throat which totally sucks. Guess I'm gonna have to cut back on that because it's very UNfun! Having the windows open 24/7 is overrated for me at least because of the pollen. It's been so long since it rained around here everything is all stirred up, and I cough and sneeze nearly continually. I've actually awoken in the middle of the night by sneezing! I take Sudafed which helps, a little.

On Friday, one of our much-loved local news anchors and his wife were struck by a car while taking their daily walk at 6.30 AM. Tom Britt survived, but unfortunately his wife did not.
Police are still seeking information about the hit-and-run driver.
HIT-AND-RUN
Meanwhile, his physical condition is improving but it's a sad story.
TOM BRITT

Oh me. Michael Schumacher blew his engine in the Japanese Grand Prix, and so will not end his career w/ the Formula One points championship. Fernando Alonso won that race.
ALONSO IN HEAVEN, SCHUMACHER IN HELL
Kill me now.

But it's not all bad news today! I have something brand new to post -- Cats Who Look Like Hitler! Observe:

I'd yell too if my name were "Maggot" !!

And my very favorite -- this one's for you, Sharmy!
You know you love him, girly!! HAHAHA!!

I can't leave today w/out posting some freebies:
Sign up for emailed coupons!
ARBY'S
KFC
QUIZNO'S
and for a free appetizer,
TGIF
And finally, a free movie rental:
HOLLYWOOD VIDEO
I know Sharmy will use that one but we only have Blockbuster here so I won't. *pout*

That's it for now! Later --

I Dented Lovey *sob!*

I may as well get it out in the open: I did it, I dented my baby! I'm the only one who got upset, and I'm still upset but at least now I can sleep at night since I've decided what to do about it. She has 2700-something miles since her last service so very shortly I'll take her back in and get her repaired at that time. I won't be able to stand it unless I do, and $ is not an issue at this point. I don't care about the cost. This is how she did look:



But not now. A couple of days ago I came flying in -- I have a sweeping, circular driveway -- to park her in the shop where she sits right in front of Daddy's new Ranger. Well, I tapped the tip of the boat trailer, you know, where the ball fits on the hitch on the pickup and now Lovey has a dime-size dent in her front bumper -- not the black, but the red. Man, you talk about someone getting upset! Crap, I'm still very upset but I won't be long -- 200 miles more! At least her little butt still looks good!



I have opinions, lots of opinions and you don't have to agree w/ me! I don't mind in the least. I don't press my opinions but if asked, I'll voice them mildly and if someone becomes hostile about it I simply drop the subject, usually walking away. For example: John Mark Karr, who has confessed to "being with JonBenet the night she died." What the hell is up w/ that? Do you think he did it? I'm gonna just say he's a sicko (I'm being kind) especially if his ex who loathes him proves he wasn't even in Colorado when JonBenet was murdered. He's a pervert anyway! Sigh. I can't get into it, it makes my blood pressure skyrocket. I'd like to say he's not worth the cost of a 7mm Magnum shell but ... I'd pay a whole lot more than that to see him put our of everyone's misery!

Dang! I just got an invitation to see Sinbad -- and I really love Sinbad -- on 29 October at the Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi but the timing bites. Daddy and I will be away at a Palomino Show during that time, and needless to say, I'd rather be w/ my daddy and comparing my gorgeous Palomino to those nags! Well ... I mean in comparison to my Snickerdoodle they're all nags.

It's hard to believe but on Tuesday it will be one year since Katrina did her destruction which, understandably, those affected are still highly upset about:


Can you blame them? So Tuesday it'll be the one year anniversary of Katrina and on Thursday Ernesto is expected to arrive. This is Ernesto's predicted storm track:



I don't know what those poor people down there are going to do if yet more damage occurs! You know the Beau Rivage Casino Hotel just reopened last week. Harrah's decided to pull out altogether. It was about half built when Katrina made her appearance but after that, Harrah's said "See ya!" It frightens me, and I don't even live near there although we always have tons of rain after there's bad weather like this in the Gulf. I suppose only time will tell what happens w/ Ernesto ... and those to follow.

If you aren't watching these two programs, you are completely out of the loop and you're missing it, kids! Trust me -- jump in and don't miss another episode! You'll thank me later.



It's getting time for my fruit -- I mean, since I've been eating healthier I consume fruit 2 or 3 times per day along w/ lots and lots of water, and it's made me feel so much better it's unbelievable! Tonight I'm indulging in my current addiction, a white flesh nectarine:



I love the white peaches too, and I'm going to be unhappy when they're gone ...

Finally, I found this photo for my great friend Sharmy. Isn't it precious?



He was actually in the news! He loves gloves and snatches every one he can so his mommy hung them and put up a sign.

Later~