Summer

Hello my Friends,

Well, I am long overdue for a post. I hope you can forgive my absence as life tosses us lemons and we must make lemonade. I did not forget you.

Summer has been pretty good around here in the Borealis forest or at least in my little section. There was a forest fire west of me that made the days a little hazy and occasionally got a whiff of smoke. We had one scary night when tornadoes were south of us and really strong winds were blowing around here too. Another weekend we had a thunder storm and lightening hit a tree across the street and the top third of this one tree got knocked off. It looks rather scraggly now but least the deadwood can contribute to a cozy fire in the fireplace for the upcoming winter.

Currently there are heat waves going on south of here. It's been cool in my area and Fall is definitely starting to make a appearance. Some plants and tree leaves are changing colors. I love the colors of fall and how everything seems to look so fiery. Makes me think of some peoples personalities.

I am saddened with the effects on wildlife from that oil spill in the Gulf. I have great admiration for the people that gathered to save as many as they could. It seemed as if the company behind the well wasn't moving quick enough to cap off the leak but hopefully it will hold. Now they are moving out of the area because of Hurricane Bonnie. I still worry about the long term effects of the oil though and should be interesting to track.

I know that I cannot keep you so will close. I found some funny quotes and puns and hopefully will leave you with a smile even if for the moment.

- Girls are like phones. We love to be held, talked to but if you pressthe wrong button you'll be disconnected.

- Energizer Bunny arrested, charged with battery.

- If Barbie is so popular, why do we have to buy her friends?

- Gene police! you! out of the pool!

- When I'm not in my right mind, my left mind gets pretty crowded.

- A nice thing about Egotists is that they don't talk about other people.-Lucille S. Harper

- What do you call a baby monkey? A chimp off the old block.

- What is the difference between a miser and a canary? One's a little cheap and the other is a little cheeper.

Please take great care and stay safe.

xoxoxox

Spring is Nearby

Hello my Dearest Ones,

I hope you are enjoying warmer weather over yonder. It has been warming up around here too. The roads are mucky here and dry there. Going to town with big clunky boots looks hilarious so will have to dig in my shoe box for my walking shoes. Proper footwear is important these days since I broke my toes (a while ago) and they haven't been the same since.

I can't decide if I should pack my longjohns and sweaters yet since the temperature hasn't been steady. Last week we had a cold snap and now it is warm. It's probably best if I just wait till the snow all melts? we still have about a foot of snow in the deeper forest.

One thing I do want to do before the snow melts is take photographs of various paw prints from the wildlife that wanders nearby. I refuse to venture far from the community since there have been wolves around - also, I think the bears be awakening from hibernation soon?!

I was in a discussion about the Seal pup hunt. That is one industry that I am not fond of at all that I wish would end. I find it a heartbreaking practice amongst a few other thoughts that I won't say. There are other ways to make money and killing such a beautiful and helpless lifeform as a Seal pup is not one nor should be allowed, least in my opinion. I won't say anymore about that now, might get in trouble.

Anyways, I know you can't stay too long, so will leave a few chuckles, hope you enjoy them, --> Jokes, Brain Work and Tongue Twister

Q:What did one eye say to the other eye?
A:Between you and me something smells.

Q:Why did the boy throw the butter out the window?
A:To see a butterfly.

Q:How can you get four suits for a dollar?
A:Buy a deck of cards.

i) A barrel of water weighs 50 pounds. What must you add to it to make it weigh 35 pounds? (Answer at end)

ii) A clerk in the butcher shop is 6'' tall.
Can you guess what he weighs? (Answer at end)

The sixth sick sheik's sixth sheep's sick.

A tutor who tooted the flute Tried to tutor two tooters to toot Said the two to the tutor "Is it tougher to toot Or to tutor two tooters to toot?"

I send my prayers that you take care and stay safe.

xoxoxoxo

i) A hole
ii) He weighs meat

Valentine's Day

Hello Sweet Friends,

I received your email and absolutely love the virtual roses. Valentine's Day is coming upon us quick and not sure what I will get. I would love to try and plant some sort of rose garden but hear it requires specific soil and care, etc. I am not sure they would survive in my area. If I had my own way, I would have a yard full of the wild roses. They smell so absolutely heavenly and beautiful to gaze upon but not sure if I can transplant or grow any from seed. A project to add to my *To Do* list which is getting pretty long now.

I have planted some Giant sunflowers seeds and seeing the beginnings of growth. I love watching how the birds flock around for the seeds in fall. They also grow so tall and the flowers are the size of dinner plates. They are beautiful and maybe one day you will get to see them in person. Now that would be nice.

I have hung a peanut butter-birdseed ball outside in a onion bag. The chickadee's absolutely love them and got to laugh when I saw a Blue Jay come along scattering the smaller birds. We still have snow and chilly temperatures around here but the days are slowly getting warmer. I love the beginnings of Spring and promise of something new. What are your thoughts?

The time to unpack, review and clean my spring and summer clothes and pack up my winter clothes will arrive soon. Trying to decide which clothes to toss, donate and replace can be tough, did you realize? probably more difficult for a woman since we always or near that, buy clothes that look good on us and are pretty. Separation anxiety may set upon a few of us on that idea.

Alright, I know that I can not keep bubbling on and on till next year, yet, but will leave these chuckles for you, hope you find them worthy of a chuckle or two. :)

Jokes ,etc.

-- Two bodies have I, though both joined in one; the longer I stand the quicker I run. What am I? (answer @ bottom of page)

-- Things people actually said in court

Q: What is your date of birth?
A: July 15th
Q: What year?
A: Every year.

Q: And where was the location of the accident?
A: Approximatly milepost 499.
Q: And where is milepost 499?
A: Probably between milepost 498 and 500

Q: Did you blow your horn or anything?
A: After the accident?
Q: Before the accident.
A: Sure, I played for ten years. I even went to school for it.

-- Dumb Questions


If you can't drink and drive, why do bars have parking lots?

If you saw a heat wave, would you wave back?

If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done?

What do you call a male ladybug?

What happens to an 18 hour bra after 18 hours?

What if you're in hell, and you're mad at someone, where do you tell them to go?

I hope you take great care and please stay safe, k.

xoxoxo

(A: a Hourglass)

Holiday Cheer and Wishes

Hello My Wonderful Friends,

I hope you are keeping warm with this weather. I just had a cold snap go through here these past few days. Can you believe even my dogs are wearing the sweaters I put on them? and they are quite a sight. A few guys I know are teasing me about making my dogs get fashion conscious but that's not the case. Tis the season and I just want my dogs to survive the winter in some comfort.

I finally put my tree up and decorated my house and even dressed up the windows. Pictures of candy canes, stockings, snowflakes and holly though some people been asking why I have cherries in my windows. I never claimed to be a perfect artist what can I say? :)

I lost the tape a few times while decorating and had my boys helping me to find it. I think they got frustrated and were teasing me about alzheimers. We even wrapped up a few gifts and have them under the tree. I still need to get candy canes and tinsel for the tree plus finish my Christmas shopping. All the teenagers that come through my house, will least get their regular candy cane treat at my house, yet another year. Tis a tradition now, I guess.

I had one son wrapping gifts with me and he just sort of, scrunched the paper around the gift. Good grief! I asked if he plans to wrap gifts like that for his own children in the future. He then stopped to think and re-wrapped the gift and we had lost the gift tags amidst the paper. Joys of the holidays.

Our Wally world store is open for 24 hours now and hard to shop! I think I just may have to go there in the middle of the night to get anything since getting around is so crowded, wow! Friends greet me with pulling off my stocking cap. Yes, one of those long tailed hats, a conservative dark blue with turquoise pom-pom and pretty.

I know you must run so I will leave you this list of SMS jokes and hope you least get to have a chuckle ---> SMS Messages

-- HELP: Cops are after a suspect who smart, witty, sexy and good lookin...so where you gonna hide ME?
-- How many letters in the Alphabet? 19, cuz ET went home on a UFO and the FBI went after him.
-- Q: Why did the blond get fired from the banana plantation?
A: Because she threw out all the bent ones.
-- If practice makes perfect, and nobody's perfect, why practice?
-- Apart from being sexy, what do you do for a living?

I wish you a good night, good morning, you're in my prayers. Please take care and stay safe.

xoxoxox

Blessed Thanksgiving

Hello my Friends,

I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving Day. Today is Thanksgiving 2009 and I know you are far from home but hope you know, you are in many hearts and thoughts at many tables, including mine. You hold a special place of honour and there is none more deserving.

I hope you have a day surrounded with friends and a round of some sort of sports going on, to build up your appetite. Remember to drink a lot of water also to keep you well hydrated. One must practice patience while waiting for the phone line or internet to clear up. I know it gets annoying but you will have your chance to send your message to family. I was once told, when it seems there are obstacle to something we want right now, it's a lesson being given in patience. What are your thoughts on that?

I quite enjoy the variety of turkey images that are available online. Some really great and humorous graphic artists. A favorite commercial of mine is the bunny clucking like a chicken, for Easter. First time I heard that, I thought I'd die of laughter. Wow! some good marketing tactics out there, don't you think? I think there should be lots more turkey gobble audio sounds on tv commercials too.

Plates of turkey, spuds, vegetables, gravy and beverages with pumpkin pie or other favorite desserts. Top off with a glass of wine and toast to you and fellow man for all that we have, this I wish for you and me. Mind you, I'd have to recommend that nobody let me near the stove to cook. I'm still sort of charring mine.

Finish with conversations of all that's good, funny and loved. A round of games maybe? would you even have the energy or will you doze off? How about a round of partner Skip-bo? I've played where people have forgotten that they even had partners and risk their game. :)

The night will settle in slowly and is time for rest soon. I know you must run and I won't keep you. I leave this last little bit for you, hope you chuckle ;

The three days following Thanksgiving are commonly referred to as:

a) the Marathon Football Endurance Test
b) the Turkey Variations Endurance Test
c) the Leftover Relative Endurance Test

I wish you a Blessed Thanksgiving, my darling(s). Please take care and stay safe, k.

xoxoxoxo

Cuddling Season

Hello My Darlings,

I hope you are good this day. Not sure how the weather is for you but here in the Borealis forest the trees are stripping fast, hardly saw any colors, winds are getting chillier and even my dogs are getting thicker coats, not sure about the hair ball.

I will have to stock up on my wild bird seed for the winter another item for my To-do list, notice that? I also have to stock up on some Halloween candy quickly and some sort of costume to greet the kids at the door. My one son wants to dress as a nurse and the other one is too busy laughing. I think a fancy chef hat and mustachio of some sort will work just fine for him rather than try to make a M&M costume.

I perused through some Youtube videos to learn how to make this, that, and the other thing. Whipping up some sort of halloween costume shouldn't be too hard. Still not sure I want to style my hair into some sort of huge, fluffy, poofy ball. Will I have knots and tangles I won't be able to get out? I really don't want to terrify the children that come to the door either.

I don't even have any halloween decorations up yet! usually I have spiders (ewww!) ghosts, black cats and pumpkins around. One year the ghosts and spiders were hanging too close to the door and they would get tangled up around people at the door. A sight indeed, really. Another addition to my to-do list.

Doesn't it seem as if one holiday comes right up after another? About a week after my bithday I will hang Christmas decorations. One set of decorations come down and another set of holiday decorations goes up. I enjoy the smiles from the kids even my overgrown boys. It's not the work that makes holidays so special but the people involved and the give and take. It's a special moment that should be enjoyed, don't you think? not to mention that I really do enjoy the decorating. :)

I absolutely love that move, Bringing Down the House and that dance scene with Steve Martin all dressed hip hop? just awesome. I should learn how to do some hip hop moves and not just basic dance steps. Maybe you and I will get the chance to dance together irregardless if you have two left feet. Dancing is a awesome cardiovascular work out for the body too.

Well, I know you can not stay long as duty calls. I found this and hopefully will leave a chuckle ---> Why was the energizer bunny arrested? He was charged with battery. I hope you take great care and please stay safe.

XOXOXO