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party time!
My day has started well. I hopped in the car with my PJ's still on to drive around the corner for a Dunkins Coffee. I pulled up, placed my order, pulled up to the window, paid, got the coffee, pulled away and proceeded to watch my Large (the biggest they have) coffee spill all over my front passenger floorboard. (That's going to smell nice tomorrow!) I didn't pull out - hell no - I went right back to the speaker and ordered another! What's your guess? Did I have to pay for it or not? Answer tomorrow (or maybe later today)!
Hope your morning began well!
The other thing happening in my life is that my daughter and I are going to Disney on Tuesday! We are both very excited. This will be her first visit and my first time since I was pregnant with her. I'm sure it has changed alot in 12 years.
We are staying right in one of the Disney resorts, which will be a first for me too.
Does anyone know if the hotel will have access to computers (as in a computer lab of sorts because I don't have a laptop)? If not then I'll be gone from my Blog for a whole week. Good way to lose those new visitors... Please forgive me!
My 2nd 13 Thursday
1. 
Many Native Americans share the knowledge of the thirteen moons on a turtle’s back. As children they are taught to examine the segments on the back of every turtle. There are thirteen large segments which represent the thirteen moons which make up the lunar year. By counting the smaller segments around the lower edge of the shell, you will find there are 28, which represents the 28 days between new moons.
2. 
You are (and I am):
Aries 3-21/ 4-20. Element: FIRE. Day: #4. Planet: MARS. Body area : head, face, jaw. Colors: all shades of red
Good traits:
aggressive, very energetic, independent, desire to be 1st and lead, very competitive, adventurous, direct, assertive, very active and freedom loving, physical and emotional.
Not so good traits:
temperamental, rude, selfish, egotistical, arrogant, callous, self-centered, argumentative and insensitive.
Thursday's Horoscope:
With the Moon in your sign, you are driven to action, yet it's not as essential as it seems to do anything today. If you cannot get away for a retreat in the next week or so, at least set aside 10-20 minutes a day for quiet contemplation. Your thoughts are operating at a subconscious level now and it is less important for you to communicate them than it is for you to hear them. Meditation can bring increased awareness and soothe your nerves.
3. 
You are:
Taurus 4-21/ 5-22. Element: EARTH #5. Planet: VENUS. Body area: ears, neck, throat. Colors: brown
Good Traits:
Patient, practical, desire to save money, economical, persevering, reliable, hard working, dedicated, Conservative, responsible, like to collect and moral.
Not so good Traits:
Stubborn, very jealous and possessive, too preachy, greedy, materialistic and selfish.
Thursday's Horoscope:
Perhaps you've been involved with a group of people, either socially or at work, and have learned from these interactions. Now you realize that you are seeing something in a new light and you need to go back to your friends to reevaluate the issues you previously discussed. Since this Mercury retrograde falls in your 11th House of Technology, use the Internet to augment your communication.
4. 
You are:
Gemini 5-21/ 6-22. Element: AIR. Day: #6. MERCURY. Body areas: hands, arms, shoulders. Colors: green, yellow
Good Traits:
Very communicative talkative and social, playful, speedy, adventurous, very curious, logical , very active, energetic, resourceful, analytical and freedom-loving.
Not so good Traits:
Superficial, gossipy, too nervous, scattered, detached, deceptive, cold and careless.
Thursday's Horoscope:
You Geminis are particularly sensitive to Mercury retrogrades in general, and this one brings intellectual emphasis to your 10th House of Career, so you must use your brain like never before. Don't rush the process; if it seems like you should already know the answer, this is an illusion. The answers will come to you when you are ready.
5. 
You are:
Cancer 6-22/ 7-23. Element: WATER. Day: #7. Planets: MOON. Body areas: stomach, chest. Colors: whites, blue , pale
Good Traits:
Very emotional, sensitive and feeling, cautious, home-body, nurturing, mothering, caring, intuitive, humble, a dreamer. good imagination and memory, considerate & sympathetic.
Not so good Traits:
Moody, shy, too sensitive, isolated, dependent, too dreaming, depressive and possessive.
Thursday's Horoscope:
This Mercury retrograde period focuses your attention back on plans that you thought were already completed. The problem is that something was missed and it may require that you rethink everything through one more time in order to make sure that it's all still workable. Remember, you are being given an opportunity to tie up loose ends before moving ahead with a project.
6. 
You are:
LEO 7-22/ 8-23. Element: FIRE. Planet: The Sun. Day: #19. Body area: spine, back, heart. Colors: gold, orchard
Good Traits:
Assertive, confident, social, expressive, leader, courageous, competitive, creative, emotional, adventurous, determined, dedicated, energetic, persevering and adaptable.
Not so good Traits:
Arrogant, egotistical, bossy, temperamental, very jealous and possessive, extravagant and insensitive.
Thursday's Horoscope:
Your thoughts are not light and easy today. You're not content to carry on trivial conversations as if you were meeting people at a cocktail party. Instead, seek meaning from the deepest places within your own mind and from others. Indulge your interest in the mysterious so you can tap into the mother lode of consciousness. You may be revisiting issues you've already considered, but now there is more depth to your thinking.
7. 
You are:
VIRGO 8-22/ 9-23. Element. EARTH. Day #9. Planet: MERCURY. Body area: stomach, belly. Colors: silver, violet
Good Traits:
Perfectionist, neat, careful, helpful, cautious, very analytical critical and logical, orderly, patient, Hard working, organized, sensitive, caring, resourceful and inquisitive.
Not so good Traits:
Too critical and sensitive, insecure, shy, over worked, too nervous, isolated and paranoid.
Thursday's Horoscope:
This Mercury retrograde period may find you having the same conversations again and again, as you realize that others didn't even hear what you were trying to say the first time. Or perhaps you missed the essence of what you were told and now you have to hear it all one more time. Either way, don't put off an important discussion.
8. 
You are:
LIBRA 9-22/ 10-23. Element: AIR. Day #11. Planet: VENUS. Body area: lumber spine, skin. Colors: pink
Good Traits:
Very social, adaptable, Artistic, persuasive, talkative, calm, sympathetic, friendly, creative, considerate, desire to create harmony, peaceful, fun loving, balanced and comforting.
Not so good Traits:
Indecisive, superficial, too passive, fearful, socially dependent, detached, manipulating and careless.
Thursday's Horoscope:
As Mercury spends an extended period in your 6th House of Work, your mind will naturally focus on the details and attempt to reexamine a variety of job-related issues. If you are unemployed, then the emphasis can be on your current daily routine. Either way it's a practical time that you can use to add efficiency to your life. Make the most of your available time.
9. 
You are:
SCORPIO 10-22/ 11-22. Element: WATER. Day #13. Planet: PLUTO. Body area: nose, blood, genitals. Colors: black, dark reds
Good Traits:
Detecting, alert, very cautious, mysterious, intuitive, determined, fair, responsible, dedicated, very curious, Investigator, very emotional & sensitive, persevering and deep.
Not so good Traits:
Very jealous, vengeful, secretive, suspicious, very obsessive, possessive, cold and too horny.
Thursday's Horoscope:
Although you may still be in a creative phase, writer's block can cramp your style. You have too much to say and want to fit it all into a clever package. But it's not as easy as it seems. Remember that this is a gestation period and your creations may not take full form until Mercury is moving direct again toward the end of the month.
10. 
You are:
SAGITTARIUS 11-21/ 12-21. Element: FIRE. Day #14. Planet: JUPITER. Body areas: thighs, hips, muscles. Colors: denim
Good Traits:
Independent, optimistic, freedom-loving, very adventurous, loves to travel, energetic, comical, Good perception, confident, direct, competitive, exiting, bold and very curious.
Not so good Traits:
Too blunt, wasteful, lazy, obsessive gambler, careless, reckless, inconsiderate and insensitive.
Thursday's Horoscope:
Be careful about what you say at home, for although you may believe that you are being compassionate, others may not see you that way. They may think that you are only showing concern to protect your own interests. Try to understand the situation from their point of view, even if you feel vulnerable.
11. 
You are:
CAPRICORN 12-21/ 1-20. Element: EARTH. Day #15. Planet: SATURN. Body areas: knees, bones. Colors: all browns
Good Traits:
Determined, very cautions & careful, hard working, critical, calculating, responsible, fair, economical, Serious, persevering, dedicated, committed, reliable and down to earth.
Not so good Traits:
Insecure ,too serious, very jealous, possessive, shy, materialistic, vain, cold and greedy.
Thursday's Horoscope:
The Mercury retrograde falls in your 3rd House of Communication, emphasizing interactions in your immediate environment. Gently resist getting too caught up in the faster pace of events and circumstances. Remember, this may not be a great time to think through an important plan, for you could be too distracted to give it the attention it deserves. Instead, cut back on the caffeine and try to get some much-needed rest.
12. 
You are:
AQUARIUS 1-20/ 2-19. Element: AIR. Day #17. Planet: URANUS. Body areas: ankles, lower legs. Colors: neon, electric
Good Traits:
Friendly, very inquisitive, unconventional, unique, independent, freedom loving, adventurous, Very active & Energetic, good perception, exiting and intuitive.
Not so good Traits:
Too rebellious, scattered, careless, erratic, out of control, high-strung and wild.
Thursday's Horoscope:
You may want to try anything new today, but this kind of interest won't be helpful. Although you may be sorely tempted, scattering your energy now is not a sensible strategy. Revisit recent budgetary decisions over the next few weeks. Make time to attend to the practical aspects of business, balancing your checkbook and taking care of other financial details that you've been neglecting.
13. 
You are:
PISCES 2-19/ 3-20. Element: WATER. Day #18. Planet: NEPTUNE. Body areas: feet, toes, body liquids. Colors: blue, aquamarine
Good Traits:
Very sensitive emotional and feeling, compassionate, intuitive, spiritual, adaptable, kind, helpful, sympathetic, very imaginative, artistic, creative, comforting and dreamer.
Not so good Traits:
Moody, shy, depressive, very dependent, too passive, confused and delusional.
Thursday's Horoscope:
This Mercury retrograde is in your Sun sign and as such, it crowds your life with information from every corner of the universe. Your phone may be busier now; you may be involved in more discussions with more people about a wide range of topics. Your thoughts race so fast during this phase that you cannot keep up. If you have difficulty expressing yourself, just let the thoughts go. The important ones will return when the pace has slowed.
Go here to learn how to participate!!!
Thirteen Thursdays
Thirteen Blogs doing Thirteen Thursday that I visited today (not counting the people on my sidebar who I usually visit daily):
This week it's things I can't possibly live without
Thirteen Items on my computer desk
Thirteen favorite actresses
Thirteen things about nothing at all
Thirteen Things about BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY
13 things about how I met my hubby
Thirteen More Stranger Than Fiction Story Ideas (Pst? Writers, Are You Paying Attention?)
Thursday Thirteen #11 - Favorite Irish Quotes
Thirteen Things Denise has accomplished this week.
Thirteen Things about Shelli
13 Times I Could Have Died
Thirteen Things I'd Do If I Could Take A Vacation From Being Me
Thirteen Things about Dana - at present....
The wackiest street names ever & yes these are real…
10. Tater Peeler Road in Lebanon, Tenn.
9. The intersection of Count and Basie in Richmond, Va.
8. Shades of Death Road in Warren County, N.J.
7. Unexpected Road in Buena, N.J.
6. Bucket of Blood Street in Holbrook, Ariz.
5. The intersection of Clinton and Fidelity in Houston
4. The intersection of Lonesome and Hardup in Albany, Ga.
3. Farfrompoopen Road in Tennessee (the only road up to Constipation Ridge)
2. Divorce Court in Heather Highlands, Pa.
1. Psycho Path in Traverse City, Mich.
Dumb Criminals & yes these are real....
A man mailed half a pound of pot through an undisclosed shipping company but forgot to put the address on the package. Pursuant to the policy of that company, employees opened the package to see if Coburn had mistakenly sealed the label inside. When they discovered the pot, they called the police. The man had his real return address on the package.
A woman didn't have to look far to figure out who likely broke into her home and took a camera from her purse. Police said the burglar left behind his probation and parole card. The woman was going through her purse after the burglary earlier this month to make sure nothing other the camera was taken. She found the man's probation and parole card, which had a date and time stamp on it for his next appointment. During his trial he admitted that he didn't even know how it got there.
Three men went into a store to rob it. There were several customers shopping at the time. While waiting for the customers to leave, one man picked up a cell phone, examined it, and took a picture of himself. Then, after the customers left the store, the three men proceeded to rob the store, leaving the phone with the picture on the counter. The police now have the picture of the dumb crook, and put it on TV for everyone to see.
Officers began to suspect that the man they pulled over was lying when he identified himself as Robert despite a tattoo with the name Cecil on the back of his neck. They arrested Cecil of and charged him with false informing. He had identified himself as his brother Robert.
A man who called police to report the theft of a quarter-pound of marijuana was arrested when police recovered the bag of pot and then invited him to come to the Public Safety Building to identify it.
The man identified the pot as his and then was arrested and booked into the county jail for investigation of possession of marijuana in a drug-free zone with intent to distribute. He had called police on Monday evening after he returned home and found that someone had broken a window, got cut on the glass, and crawled into the house. He told police the only thing missing was the quarter-pound of marijuana he was selling.
An Orlando FL Deputy was in uniform. He was also sitting in his marked patrol car. So he was a bit surprised when a man approached Friday and allegedly offered to sell him some cocaine. The man walked up to Johnson's car at a Mobil gas station and asked the Orange County deputy if he was "straight," according to arrest records. When the deputy replied he was, the man responded "Do you know what that means? .... It means do you want to buy some cocaine." When the deputy said "yes," the man pulled out a plastic bag containing several pieces of flat white rocks substances and asked for cash, records show. The deputy took the bag and arrested himy after the contents tested positive for cocaine.
A man successfully broke into a bank's basement through a street-level window, cutting himself up pretty badly in the process. He then realized that: (1) he could not get to the money from where he was,(2) he could not climb back out the window through which he had entered, and (3) he was bleeding pretty badly. So he located a phone and dialed "911" for help.
A man walked into a Circle-K (a convenience store similar to a 7-11), put a $20 bill on the counter and asked for change. When the clerk opened the cash drawer, the man pulled a gun and asked for all the cash in the register, which the clerk promptly provided. The man took the cash from the clerk and fled-- leaving the $20 bill on the counter. The total amount of cash he got from the drawer? Fifteen dollars.
Two men tried to pull the front off a cash machine by running a chain from the machine to the bumper of their pickup truck. Instead of pulling the front panel off the machine, though, they pulled the bumper off their truck. Scared, they left the scene and drove home. With the chain still attached to the machine. With their bumper still attached to the chain. With their vehicle's license plate still attached to the bumper.
A man convicted of robbery worked out a deal to pay $9600 in damages rather than serve a prison sentence. For payment, he provided the court a check -- a *forged* check. He got 10 years.
A man walked into a Topeka, Kansas Kwik Stop and asked for all the money in the cash drawer. Apparently, the take was too small, so he tied up the store clerk and worked the counter himself for three hours until police showed up and grabbed him.
Police in Los Angeles had good luck with a robbery suspect who just couldn't control himself during a lineup. When detectives asked each man in the lineup to repeat the words: "Give me all your money or I'll shoot", the man shouted, "that's not what I said!".
Just thought everyone enjoys a smile once in awhile!
I found out today.
So you see here's how it happened.
About three years ago I got scammed out of 455.00 that I sent in for a Disney Vacation certificate - all I recieved was a video - no trip - it was all a scam. Long story - different day!
About a year later I joined a bunch of others in a class action suite set up for everyone that had gotten scammed. I jumped... oh please let me get my money back.... but never thought I would.
I found out last week that the company settled and I found out today what the details of the settlement are. Guess what? We're going to Disney! Five days / six nights - at a Disney world resort - including dining and of course five days of Disney parks! All I have to pay for is the plane tickets (which right now I can get for about 197.00 each round trip!!!) We can book the vacation whenever we are ready - could do it tomorrow if we wanted!
I can't believe this! I am simply exstatic!
Looks like we will be doing some vacationing after all!
Good Night:
This Blogosphere is very interesting - Thank you very much! 
My worst part about Tripod is that when someone leaves a comment they actually have to hit "send" and then "confirm" before it will post. I find myself wondering how many people just do the "send" part and don't confirm it, meaning their comment never posts. I have had a few people mention they have commented only to realize that their comment is actually floating somewhere in Blogosphere and never actually posted at all.
Wouldn't it be fun if there were a place we could all go to find all the missing emails, documents and posts that have been lost since the beginning of time? How big do you think that place would be?
Why do I feel the need to capitalize the word Blog?
Blog is not even in the dictionary yet... but I did find this....
1. Oops - I meant to say "Idol Chatter"
2. The boys were on last night and I wasn’t really all that impressed. I thought the woman's performances out shone them by miles.
3. I thought Simon was pretty right on with his comments (despite the boo’s from the crowd and protests from Paula and Randy). He is the most honest and constructively critical of the judges. Yes, he did have some rude comments (ie: not liking a persons smile, needing a bigger stage or even the color of someone's grey hair) but he is honest and to the point. If the contestants take what he says, they will definitely do better with each passing week.
4. I love Paula because she does point out the better parts of the performances and makes people feel good even when they didn't do a great job. Everyone needs some positive feedback!
5. Paula & Randy need to let Simon finish his critique before they jump all over him – after all, Simon lets them give their views without sticking it to them before they complete a sentence.
6. I'm sick of hearing about Randy's Dog House already!
7. I voted for Taylor Hicks (and it was very hard to get through on his line)
(there is something about Taylor that reminds me of my Uncle Johnny - maybe it's his passion - I can't really pinpoint why)
8. Until Taylor performed last, I was all set to vote for Chris.
9. Chris was the 6th contestant and was the first of the night, imho, to impress me.
10. Ace is dreamy and he'll get votes based on his "it or x-factor" alone (but he does have a voice too).
11. I didn't want to vote for him because tons did, I'm sure of that.... He'll be another Constantine! (as of now I still like Constantine better)
12. My girl, Samantha, voted for Kevin.
13. I can't wait for tonight's results! Can you?
This is my first Thirteen Thursday - I hope I did Ok.
The talented Colleen (who also happens to be my Aunt) has been doing Thirteen Thursdays for awhile now - check her's out:
Loose Leaf Notes
If you want to try it - you can learn about Thirteen Thursday here:
Nicole
My First Thirteen Thursday and some Idle Chatter
1. Oops - I meant to say "Idol Chatter"
2. The boys were on last night and I wasn’t really all that impressed. I thought the woman's performances out shone them by miles.
3. I thought Simon was pretty right on with his comments (despite the boo’s from the crowd and protests from Paula and Randy). He is the most honest and constructively critical of the judges. Yes, he did have some rude comments (ie: not liking a persons smile, needing a bigger stage or even the color of someone's grey hair) but he is honest and to the point. If the contestants take what he says, they will definitely do better with each passing week.
4. I love Paula because she does point out the better parts of the performances and makes people feel good even when they didn't do a great job. Everyone needs some positive feedback!
5. Paula & Randy need to let Simon finish his critique before they jump all over him – after all, Simon lets them give their views without sticking it to them before they complete a sentence.
6. I'm sick of hearing about Randy's Dog House already!
7. I voted for Taylor Hicks (and it was very hard to get through on his line)
(there is something about Taylor that reminds me of my Uncle Johnny - maybe it's his passion - I can't really pinpoint why)
8. Until Taylor performed last, I was all set to vote for Chris.
9. Chris was the 6th contestant and was the first of the night, imho, to impress me.
10. Ace is dreamy and he'll get votes based on his "it or x-factor" alone (but he does have a voice too).
11. I didn't want to vote for him because tons did, I'm sure of that.... He'll be another Constantine! (as of now I still like Constantine better)
12. My girl, Samantha, voted for Kevin.
13. I can't wait for tonight's results! Can you?
This is my first Thirteen Thursday - I hope I did Ok.
The talented Colleen (who also happens to be my Aunt) has been doing Thirteen Thursdays for awhile now - check her's out:
Loose Leaf Notes
If you want to try it - you can learn about Thirteen Thursday here:
Nicole
You are a Rose:
You are creative, sensual, passionate, and bold.
You pour your heart into everything that you
do. Alluring and gifted with strong sex
appeal, you very easily draw people in with
your animal magnetism.
Symbolsim: The rose has always been a flower
heavily loaded with symbolism. In general it
symbolizes desire, passion, beauty, and
enchantment.
Which Flower are You?
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Many of my daughter's friends often visit New Hampshire or Maine – which prompted Samantha to wonder and ask why we don’t go on outings very often? Since Samantha’s birth, the only vacationing / traveling we have done has been back and forth between Virginia and Massachusetts. I traveled extensively as a youngster, with my father, who indulged my every want when he had me on the weekends and school vacations. I have been in almost every state in the USA, as well as Quebec & Montreal in Canada and Tijuana Mexico. So her questions got me thinking... Why is that we never go anywhere? I think mostly it’s a money thing - but I got to thinking that it didn't have to be that way. There are plenty of things we could do that would be inexpensive and fun! 
I was so very glad I had reserved the motel instead of driving back home that night. My legs were like rubber and we were both more than tired – but it was that good kind of tired! The motel had a nice indoor pool so we topped the evening off soaking in it for an hour or two and then slept like logs!
I am foreseeing a lot of upcoming ski trips.
My Moves in 20 years! And I'm sure I've forgotten a few here and there.....
1. Apt - w/ Becky – Hull MA – 1ST
2. House - A Street – Hull MA
3. House - Colleens – Floyd VA
4. Apt - Dad’s - San Francisco CA
5. Apt - shipyard - Quincy
6. House - Wentzell - Ocala FL
7. Apt - SW - Ocala FL
8. Apt - small brick place - Ocala FL
9. Duplex - cement floors – Ocala FL
10. Apt - Greentree Condo’s – Weymouth MA
11. Apt - Mews – Roanoke, VA
12. Mobile Home – Barbara’s – Ocala FL
13. Apt - Red Lion - Orlando Fl
14. Apt - Twin Lakes - Orlando Fl
15. House - Wentzell(after she was gone)-Ocala FL
16. Quadplex – Rich’s - Derry NH
17. House - Smith Mountain Lake – Moneta VA
18. Mobile Home – Reeds - Cooper Hill
19. Mobile Home - off 24 outside of - Vinton VA
20. Cottage – Plymouth MA
21. House - Bear Ridge Road – Cooper Hill VA
22. Farm House - Franklin County VA
23. Farm House - Willis VA
24. Mobile Home – Check VA
25. House – near schools – Floyd VA
26. House – Brick downtown – Floyd VA
27. House - Small House (10 days only – C-burg VA
28. House - A frame – Floyd VA
29. Apt - Willow Tree – Salem VA
30. House – Salem VA
31. House - Oliver Road – Roanoke VA
32. House - Willow Ridge – Roanoke VA
33. Apartment – near Riddles – Hull MA
34. House – 7th – Marshfield MA
35. Apartment – Marshfield MA - CURRENT
Last night I spent my evening putting blond stripes in my daughter’s hair!
It came out really good, considering the fact that there are now blond stripes through my twelve-year olds hair!
Friday night she went to her first dance!
I spent about ? hour before she left trying to be a “cool” Mom. I told her how I remembered going to the school dance..... How I really remember going to the school dance.
This is where it all starts: boys, kissing, smoking, cussing (with heavier stuff right around the corner - but I'll think about that another day)
I, of course, didn’t go into too much detail about my recollections (or lack thereof) of school dance’s. I wanted her to know that this was the beginning of her “teen” social life and that I would be here if she wanted to be open with me without fear of getting in trouble. She could tell me or ask anything – Been there – Done that, Samantha!
Her ride arrived and she rushed out the door, but not before spending about an hour showering and another on her hair and newly allowed eye-liner. Oh and she smelled like… (who are those people that hang out on corners?)
When she came home of course I grilled her…
“Was it fun?”
“Any cute boys?”
“Did you dance with anyone?”
I wanted to ask more, but kept my questions at bay (for the time being).
She proceeded to tell me she would be going every Friday night from now on… and then she turned into a clam and kept her little mouth shut.
I wonder what that means?
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