Actually

... my blog title should be more like "Beer For My Wolfdog?" because I have no horses, not anymore. They're all gone now. My babies are all gone, all the tack, saddles, show tack, grooming supplies, leads, halters, everything, gone! This 97 acre horse ranch is lonely, so very lonely ... There's a reason for everything -- it's said -- although sometimes I simply can't fathom why.

Monday, October 09, 2006

Cool Sites!

It's Monday, not much to talk about but I thought since I have the Firefox icon back, I'd hound you again about Furl. I talked to my sister earlier who said she wanted to check my blog, but it's bookmarked on her computer at work -- thus, I was reminded of Furl.

You'll never lose a Cool Site again! This site manages your favorite Web sites. Say good-bye to lost bookmarks. Forget about searching your browser history and e-mail folders. Just store your favorite sites online with Furl!
With Furl, your Favorites (or in Firefox, Bookmarks) are accessible from any computer. You add them with the click of a button. Then share them with friends and get recommendations from Furlmates. What’s a Furlmate? It's someone who likes similar Web sites.
You can start by adding my site!
You can access Furl from any browser. But you’ll need to download an add-in for one-click Favorites and Bookmarks. And yes, you can back up your favorite sites right from Furl.
FURL
You'll thank me later.

The next one I don't use because my laptop stores it automatically but I do see a need for others to prevent a catastrophe.
Okay, losing your Windows product key might not be a catastrophe. Most people probably don’t worry about it. But it could cost you money if you need to reinstall Windows.
A lost key means you’ll probably need to buy a new license for Windows. Since you’ve paid for it once, that hardly seems fair.
Well, you can download Magical Jellybean Keyfinder from today’s cool site. It locates your Windows product key for you. This key will allow you to reinstall Windows. It also finds your product key for Microsoft Office – in some cases.
I suggest you find your key now before you need it. Print it out and keep it in a safe place. If your computer crashes and you have to reinstall Windows, you’ll need it and you’ll have it handy!
*Note: Magical Jellybean Keyfinder only works with Windows 98, ME and XP.
KEYFINDER

This is something we can all use now and then: If you have a complaint with a company, you can do something about it. Tell the Federal Trade Commission!
The FTC has created an online form that handles a variety of complaints. Complaints can be about media violence, multi-level marketing, privacy issues, and more. You can even report spam! You fill out your contact information and then provide information on the complaint.
The FTC doesn’t settle individual disputes. However, your complaint can lead to legal action if the company was fraudulent. This means you can help others from falling victim to unscrupulous organizations.
There are also links to forms for reporting identity theft. Or, if you’re on the National Do Not Call Registry, forms for reporting violations.
FTC.GOV
And, how do I know about this site? I was fixing to register a complaint about my coffeemaker until this morning when I checked my email. What did I find? An email from said company which told me they've shipped two brand new ones to me -- free! Amazing, isn't it? I really gotta hand it to them, they want my business and by shipping me new coffeemakers they'll certainly have it!

Finally, I neglected to post this earlier but here's what the guitar autographed by Gene Simmons auctioned for on eBay. *GASP!*
AXE


Okay, I admit it. I'm temporarily fascinated w/ Gene Simmons but who wouldn't be? Sigh. I have a real thing for Bad Boys. What can I say? Even this one ...

Sunday, October 08, 2006

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 --