How we spent the weekend!~

Dear Journal,

We spent the weekend working in the yard.  These are the pics.  I gotta go back to work now.  ::sigh::

I am so sore I can hardly move.  It hurts to cough, sneeze, and laugh, but the results are soooooooooo worth it.

Will write more later.

Happy Tuesday!~

P-Z

Dear Journal,

Here are the rest of my alphabet photos as promised. 

Oh, and wouldn't you know it!  The O pic I thought I had lost in the last entry is there, just didn't have caption because I thought it didn't save (you have to go back and take a peek at O, it was too cute!  That is, if you love fur babies).

What do y'mean I cheated on a few????  Me????  Cheat???? ::cackle::

Enjoy!~

Susan

A-O Pictures

Dear Journal,

I saw this in someone else's journal and thought I would do it.  I think it was Julie's (midwestvintage).  Whoever's journal I saw it in, they did each letter as an individual entry, but I don't have the patience for that, so I am doing them together cuz you're my journal and I can.  ::snort::

I got all the way up to O and it won't let me put it in, so I guess I will do O-Z tomorrow.  ::sigh::  What's the deal, AOL?  Sheesh!~

Good Nite!~

 

Scalzi's Monday Photo Shoot!~

Dear Journal,

I have already done this entry one time earlier in the week and after I got it all done and my graphics and photos in, then it wouldn't save and I lost my whole entry.  How frustrating is that?  I was attempting to participate in Scalzi's Monday Photo Shoot because I really like the subject he chose for this week.

Your Monday Photo Shoot: Show off a picture taken from a height.

We took this photo of the Coors Brewery in Golden Colorado from Hairpin road going up Lookout Mountain to view Buffalo Bill's Grave.  The name Hairpin road is a good one for that road because it is truly S-C-A-R-Y!!!!!!  I was a basket case the first time we went up that way.  For more info on the Coors Brewery, click on this link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coors_Brewing_Company

I love learning about history, so I found the info fascinating.

On a sad note, my great niece was hospitalized with the flu yesterday.  She is only two, so please, please remember her in your prayers/good thoughts.  The flu can be fatal sometimes for the very young and old, in particular.  Here is a pic of my nephew with his daughter.  This was made Thanksgiving 2005 at my MIL's.

 

It is a beautiful sunny day here in the deep south.  Hard to believe we are expecting severe thunderstorms tomorrow night!  Oh, and one more thing.............................

Have a great weekend!~

Son In Accident!~

Dear Journal,

My son came home late last night about 10:30 PM and told me he had wrecked his car (the car I sold to him recently).  I couldn't believe it, but thank God my son is okay and the occupants of the car he hit are okay.  We do have insurance, so that is a really good thing!~

He said it felt like a large bug or something had landed on back of his neck.  He swiped at it and when he did, barely swerved, but unfortunately it was enough to hit another car in the other lane.  He side-swiped them he said.

Cars can be replaced.  Lives can't.  I praise God my son and the other occupants of the car he hit are okay!~

It's raining today here in the Heart of Dixie!~

Will write more later.  Time to go to work!~

Graphics by Anna:  http://journals.aol.com/annalisa135/AnnasAnomalies/

 

Zeus

Dear Journal,

I spent Friday, Saturday, and Sunday helping my son puppysit my nephew's 9-week old rednosed brindle pitbull puppy.  It was his anniversary and he wanted to take his wife to Florida.  He asked my son if he would mind taking care of the puppy whose name is Zeus while they were away.  My son is an animal lover like me, so of course he didn't mind.

To be honest, I have never cared much for pitbulls.  When we lived in Colorado, a lady was attacked and killed while feeding her horses by her neighbor's pits that escaped from her yard.  Her boyfriend heard her screams and went to help, they got after him, and he had to climb in back of his pickup to escape them.  His son, best I remember, heard the commotion and came out with a gun, but unfortunately, it was too late for the woman because they had killed her.  While we were living in Colorado, it was against the law in Denver to own a pit within the city limits.

My nephew got one a few years ago named Shady.  She is beautiful and quite friendly.  She has such beautiful eyes, as does Zeus.

Needless to say, over the three days, I became attached to Zeus very quickly.  He is a typical puppy who likes to chew on everything.  My cats didn't care too much for him and steered clear of him.  Mary Jane didn't care for him either.  She didn't realize he was trying to play with her.

Anyway, nephew showed up about 9:30 tonight to pick him up.  I told him he couldn't have him back, we had done become quite attached.  When Zeus saw my nephew, he went crazy trying to get to him.  There was no question whose dog he was.  So, we had to say goodbye, but fortunately, they live close by, so we can go see him anytime we want.........and Zeus changed my mind about pitbulls.  I believe their disposition has a lot to do with how they are raised.

I spent yesterday nursing my daughter.  She had a fever of 101.4, and was achy, and had a sore throat.  I had to rub her back for her and run up and down stairs taking care of her needs.  She has been asleep now for quite sometime.  I slept with her last night since she was so sick.  She is a Mama's girl. 

Anyway, that has been the extent of my weekend.  We have warmer weather coming in.  Woo Hoo!~

Gotta go wash dishes and get in the bed.  Daughter is out of school for the holiday tomorrow, but I still have to work.  ::sigh::

Blessings!~

Susan

Photo Scavenger Hunt #104

       


Dear Journal,

Photo Scavenger Hunt #104 will be due on Sunday, February 18, at 11:00 PM EST.

Our subject this week will be:  my pet or pets

To Play Visit Val at There is a Season...

Have a great weekend!~

Susan

Happy Valentines Day!~

I always seem to be a day late and a dollar short, but hope all of you had a...............

But the best Valentine of all is the one God sent us:

I received several versions of this, but like this one the best.  Thanks, Barbara!~

Stay warm!~

Be safe!~

Blessings!~

Susan

 

A Survey from Linda and England!~

Got this one from Linda who got it from Barbara...

1. Where were you when the ball dropped for 2007? In my recliner in my living room drinking egg nog.

2. How did you get the idea for your my space name? I used to have an AOL journal called Susan's Shenanigan's but had to delete it due to problems with a stalker.  I used my same name for MySpace, but changed it from my given name to my nickname.  It is now Susie Q's Shenanigans.  Here is the link, if ya wanna visit:

http://www.myspace.com/95296840

3. What are you listening to right now? Roseanne

4. Has the death of a celebrity ever made you cry? Yes, Princess Di

5. What color underwear are you wearing? Well now, that is a little personal, ain't it?  I will say the color the majority of people are probably wearing, lol.  Plain and simple.

6. Do you live in a zoo? I have a dog, three cats, a male Beta

7. What did you do this morning? I slept late because I haven't been feeling well, ate some cereal, watched some TV, cleaned my bedroom

8. What does your mom do for a living? She's retired

9. Where do you work? At home doing medical transcription

10. What are your favorite smells? Roses, apple/cinnamon

11. What are the last two digits of your phone number? Which one, my cell or my home phone of which I have two separate lines with two separate numbers?

12. What was the last concert you attended? Does Disney on Ice count?  They sang 

13. Who was with you? Daughter, Hubby, SIL, BIL, and their kids and grandkids

14. What was the last movie you watched? Stepford Wives with Nicole Kidman

15. What do you dislike at the moment? Bills, bills, and more bills

16. What do you crave right now? Nuttin' honey

17. Did you dream last night? I always dream

18. What was the last TV show you watched? Extreme Home Makeover

19. What is your favorite piece of jewelry? I don't really like jewelry, but if I had to choose, I would have to pick my wedding rings

20. Name someone on your Top 8 who is just like you? My best friend, Toni Lou, and I have lots in common

21. Who is your best friend of the opposite sex? Now that would have to be my hubby of 28 years

22. Who last IM’d you? I don't know, Lavetta, maybe?

23. Are you on any medication? Unfortunately, right now, I am on many meds  ::sigh::

24. What side of the bed do you sleep on? I sleep on the right side of the bed on my left side 

25. What color shirt are you wearing? Sky Blue Tee

26. What color is your razor? Pink

27. What is your favorite frozen treat? Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla

<SPANSTYLE="FONT-SIZE: Sans Arial? mso-bidi-font-family: MS?; ?Comic FONT-FAMILY: navy; COLOR: 13.5pt;>28. How many tattoos/piercings do you have? No tattoos and I have had my ears pierced twice and let them grow up both times

29. What are your favorite stores? Home Depot and Wal-Mart

30. Are you thirsty right now? Nah, just finished drinking a Dr. Wham

31. Can you imagine yourself ever getting married? I am married

32. Who’s someone you haven’t seen in awhile and miss?All my friends in Colorado 

33. What did you do last night? I wasn't feeling well, probably laid in bed watching TV

34. Do you care what people think about you? Of course

35. Have you ever done something to instigate trouble? Of course, what fun would life be without a little bit of trouble

36. Do you like your nose? No, it's too long

37. What color is your room? Light blue with white trim

38. When was the last time you worked out? I got all kinds of workout DVD’s, weights, stair stepper, exercise bike, treadmill, ball, and you think I use them? 

39. Do you like pedicures? Dunno, never had one

40. Where do you live? Alabama

41. Are you an aggressive driver? Nope

42. Who is your cell phone carrier? Verizon

43. Do you like the person who posted this last? That would be Linda (fasttrack58) cuz she always finds the neatest surveys.  Thanks, Linda!~ 

44. Do you know their birthday? Ummm…I should. Sept?

45. What is the thing you’d most want to change about yourself? I want to be a better listener and learn when to keep my big fat mouth shut

46. What color is your car? My pickup is white

47. What do you smell like right now? Nuthin'

48. What is your favorite color? Green

49. Do you like mustard? On hamburgers and hot dogs

50. What do you tell yourself when times get hard? Stay positive and remember God is always in control!

51. Would you ever sky dive? With my morbid fear of height, are you kidding?

52. What do you sleep on? My bed

53. Have you ever bid for something on eBay? Nope

54. What do you think of Angelina Jolie being pregnant? Hadn't thought about it

55. Do you enjoy giving hugs? Of course

56. Would you consider yourself to be fashionable? Heck no!

57. Do you own a digital camera? Yes

58. What celebrities have you been compared to? None that I know of

59. What does your 19th text message say? I don’t have texting

60. How ’bout your 30th? N/A

61. Who did you hang out with last night? My family

62. What are you doing this Saturday? Cleaning

Blessings!~

Susan

P.S.  Please remember our troops in your prayers!~

From Worst to First!~

My best friend wrote this and sent it to me in an email.  I thought it was worthy of printing in my journal.

 

Blessings!~

 

Susan

 

FROM WORST TO FIRST

THE NEW ORLEANS SAINTS ARE IN THE PLAYOFF LIME LIGHT!!!!

 

 

It has been 40 years since the birth of the New Orleans Saints football team.  Forty years of trials and tribulations......40 years of going through the wilderness.  But.....not any more!!!  On January 13, 2007, in an electrifying game in the Superdome against the Philadelphia Eagles, the New Orleans Saints won 27-24 in the second round NFC playoff games!!!!  A true victory for the Saints and their affiliates, the committed adoring fans, the city and the surrounding Gulf Coast area.

 

I know that not everyone follows pro football and could care less as to what the New Orleans Saints have accomplished.  You even have some people who think there should be less emphasis on the Saints and more on helping the Katrina victims.  But, for those of us who do follow the Saints from the sideline..........what an awesome win!!!!!! Victory is ours!!!!  The Saints are no longer the underdogs in the NFL.  Others used to mock them; now they fear them.  They are a force to be reckoned with!!

 

I'm not trying to make light of other people's feelings.  Everyone lives in their own little world having to deal with their own highs and lows.  Katrina victims are still going through hardships trying to piece their lives back together.  I know

firsthand.  My momma, two aunts, and an uncle have been living together in a two bedroom apartment in River Ridge, Louisiana for the last year and a half, waiting anxiously to move back into their homes in New Orleans east.  They have had their share of trials and tribulations, just like many of my other family members and friends who had their world turned upside down because of Hurricane Katrina, but I thank God they have survived their ordeal!!  God has protected them!  Through the love of God, they are hopeful, not hopeless!!!

 

As I told you in my last letter, God has not forgotten the city of New Orleans.  Through the devastation the city has encountered, God's love is shinning through.  People from all across the nation are still giving a helping hand.  You see it in the new construction and reconstruction taking place around the city and the Gulf Coast area.  Yes, I know there are many areas that remain desolate and still looks like a war zone.  It is going to take years to truly clean up those areas.  But you have to start somewhere.....and it is happening right now.

 

The New Orleans Saints had a wonderful winning season this year, 11 and 5 and have won the second round of the NFC playoff games.  They have boosted the moral of so, so many people.  The Saints have given people a sense of purpose in their lives.  It is the beginning of a new chapter in their lives that is good; they are not going to be beaten down over and over again.  It is a wonderful feeling to be on top and not the underdog!!

 

God is faithful and He wants us to be happy and prosper.  Through catastrophes, we sometimes go through the wilderness before we see the light at the end of the tunnel.  And when you finally can breathe a sigh of relief, I hope you see that God has been with you the whole time.   He is your inner strength to get you through anything.  The Holy Spirit is a force to be reckoned with!!

 

Thank you, Saints, for lifting our spirits!!!  May the Lord bless you and give you the strength to take us to the Super Bowl!!!!

 

T.L. Vickers

© Copywrite 2007 T.L. Vickers

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While the Saints didn't make it to the superbowl, the message in this letter is something we all need to read and let it sink in.  There is still work to be done!~

 

SMJR

I'm tagging ya!~

I stole this from Linda who stole it from LuAnne who got it from Dawn who got it from........well.....you get the idea. 

A     Apple or PC?

We have two PCs.

B     Banking... online or in person, and if in person, drive thru or inside the bank?

I check my balances online, most banking is done via the drive-thru, but when I must I go inside the bank.

C     Coffee and Chocolate!  The two most important 'C's  Favorites please.

Definitely chocolate.

D     Dogs.  Do you have one?  If yes, what kind and it's name and why you named it that.  If no, then if you had one what kind would you choose?

We have one dog, Mary Jane.  She was already named when we adopted her from the Humane Society. Previous owner says she is part Siberian Husky/part Australian shepherd, the vet says Border Collie.  I will say she looks more like a Border Collie. 

E     Elvis.  There was only one.  Favorite song, and if you ever or your parents ever, saw him live.

My parents saw him live.  My favorite song is I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You.  It was sung at my wedding 28 years ago.

F     Flowers.  Do you have a favorite to receive and/or a favorite to give?

 My favorite flowers are roses; however, I usually send mixed arrangements.

G     Grandparents, do you have any left and if you are one, to how many?

My grandparents are all deceased.  I have no grandchildren.

H     Handy or call for help?

Depends on what it is.  

I     IOU's any out there to a person, a friend or family?

Family.

J     Jello.  Love it?  Hate it?  Favorite flavor?  With whipped cream or cool whip or neither?

I love Jello, any flavor with whipped cream and/or cool whip. 

K     Kiss.  Do you remember your first real kiss?  Where, who?

I was 14 and a freshman in high school.  We had finals.  During a break, my best friend’s brother wanted me to go to his car with him in the back parking lot behind our high school.  He unexpectedly leaned over and kissed me.  It was gross, as I was not attracted to him in the least even though he was to me.  How can you be attracted to someone you think of as a brother?  Wanda must have known he was going to kiss me because when I got back to class, I was late and she busted out laughing.  I was sooooooo embarrassed.

L     Language.  Do you speak any others?  Fluently or a little?

Nope.

M     Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck?

My son always said Pickamouse when he was little.  My dad, who is deceased now always called my Hubby Donald Duck because his name is Donald and he can talk like Donald Duck, so I pick both. 

N     Neighbors.  Do you know their names?  Occupations?  Phone numbers?  Or not? 

Depends on which side of the road we are talking about.  Randy and Lisa live across the road.  They have a son Joshua.  Randy works for the local Wal-Mart DC.  I don’t know where Lisa works and I don’t know their phone number.  Family lives on this side of the road on both sides.  The ones to my right are retired.  Their names are Aunt Bessie and Uncle Bob to the right.  My sweet MIL lives on the other side of me.  She never worked outside the home the whole time I have known her, but she raised nine kids, so she definitely worked and worked hard!!!!!!!

O     Olympics.  Do you watch?  Which is your favorite winter or summer?

I love to watch figure skating in the Winter Olympics. 

P     Pluto.  What is your take on the planet being downgraded? 

?????

Q     Quiche.  Have you ever had it?  Do you like it and what is your favorite?

Yes and don’t really have a favorite.  It is not something I eat very often.

R     Refrigerator.  Name three things in your refrigerator that you think are unusual.

Can’t think of anything unusual. 

S     Safari.  Have you ever been to Africa on one?  A theme park version?

Nope.

T     Telescope.  Have you ever looked thru a telescope? 

Yes, my Dad had one. 

U     Umbrella.  Do you have one and what is its design?

Nope.

V     Vintage.  Do you have a favorite wine to share?  Or drink?

Nope.

W     Willies.  What gives you the willies?  You know, that shudder you can't stop?

Cockroaches.

X     X-ray.  Last one?  What body part and why?

Both feet.  I was having extreme pain in both.

Y     Yolk.  How do you like your eggs?

Anyway you want to fix ‘em.

Z     Zodiac.  What's your sign and does itfit your personality, in your opinion?

I am a Leo, but don't believe in it at all. 

Now you try.  I am tagging you all.

Blessings!~

Susan

I haven't fallen off the face of the earth!~

No, I have not fallen off the face of the earth.  Sorry I have not been to my favorite journals lately.  Been sick for a couple of weeks now.  It's no fun.  Will try to catch up as soon as I can.  Even though I have not been around, you have all been in my thoughts and my prayers.

Blessings!~

Susan