I Will Be Busy This Week

I hope you will forgive me if I don't post too often this week of fall behind on my visits to your blogs and returning emails (if you even get them at all).  You see, I will be really busy this week:

You all know the two on the left, Nano and Lady Mia, the three on the right are: Mumbo, Mai-Li, and Mila... they belong to a very good friend of mine who had a family emergency and had to go out of town, so I am dog-sitting for a week.  The are the sweetest and cutest little loves (next to my two, of course) you could ever know, but I am amazed at the extra work involved in taking care of them.  They are also not house trained, so I am trying to do that also... yeah, fun!  :-)  But look at those faces, how could I say no?

So, wish me luck and forgive me for being absent, oh, and expect LOTS of photos in the near future, I have been taking tons, they have stolen my heart!

Until next time..... Lorie

Someone Hacked my Email

Just wanted to let you guys all know that someone has hacked my AOL email address (LJS65) and has been sending out spam emails - some of them have to do with Canadian Pharmacies and other retail shops. 

I hope none of you have been getting any of these emails thinking they are from me and gotten any type of virus or spyware or other crap.  I have contacted AOL and they suggested I change my password which I did, but I am still having problems.  I really don't want to change my email address as I have had this one for at least 20 years.  I may be left with no other option.

So, if you receive an email from my AOL address (LJS65) and it appears to be some sort of sale from a retail store, I have NOT sent it to you so PLEASE do not open any links within the email.

I am sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused anyone already and I hope to have the situation fixed soon.  Thanks for your patience.

Until next time..... Lorie

Happy Birthday Marvin the Martian

Marvin the Martian is known for his incredible tenacity and extraterrestrial intelligence. He prides himself on being superior to any earthling, even though his attitude always seems to get the better of him. His mission in life is to blow up the Earth because it blocks his view of Venus. Of course, Marvin's adorable looks also help make him the coolest Looney Tunes character in the universe.*

Oh, and by the way... Happy birthday to Amelia Earhart - born July 24, 1897 - she did some interesting stuff, too. 





Until next time..... Lorie


*nfo from: A Marvin the Martian Homepage

How To Know It's True Love

As many of you know, I truly, deeply, madly love my hubby Bill for so many reasons.  I talk about how wonderful he is to me and how much he does for me every day.  Because of my disability, he does almost all of the housework and he does a fabulous job at it... thank you darling.  He also helps me with the dogs, he makes me breakfast every morning, helps me with the grocery shopping and does all the outside yard work.  He also drives me everywhere I need to go because I find it difficult to drive now because of my spinal disease and the medications I am on.  He also does tons of things each day to make me laugh... many at his own expense.

I get asked lots of times by people HOW you know when it is truly the "real thing."  I think I figured it out on our walk the other day:

True love is when the man of your dreams is willing to pick your wedgie out of your butt when your hands are full!! 

Until next time..... Lorie

Cartoon of the Day - Why Do They Always Wait Until the Last Minute???

As a mother, I think everyone of us has been in this situation at least once.  It drives us crazy but we would never think of buying cupcakes.... OH NO, we are perfect mothers!!!  TeeHee.

Until next time..... Lorie

41st Anniversary of the Moon Landing

On July 16, 1969, Apollo 11 launched from Kennedy Space Center with astronauts Neil Armstrong, Commander; Michael Collins, command module pilot; and Edwin (Buzz) E. Aldrin Jr., lunar module pilot.

On July 20, 1969 the lunar module, known as "The Eagle" landed on the moon and Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the surface of the moon saying these now famous words: "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."

Let us take time to remember our accomplishments in the field of space exploration and hope that we are able to continue in our endeavors to explore the universe... "the final frontier." (A little poetic license there, sorry.)

Until next time..... Lorie

Mommy and Me Monday - July 19, 2010

 

It’s time again for Mommy and Me Monday started by Krystyn over at Really, Are You Serious?  Pop out from behind that camera and capture yourself in action with your kids. Check out the inaugural Mommy and Me Monday for more information.

As most of you know, Bill and I take the doggies on a walk every morning in our little town for about a mile and a half.  Because of my spinal problems and the babies little legs, we take lots of breaks during our walk and Lady Mia loves to cuddle on my lap during our breaks.  Here is a photo of her and I during one of those rest stops.....

Want to join in with Mommy and Me Monday? Grab the button code from Krystyn's blog. Then add the link to your post in the linky (please link to the post and not your blog).   Don't forget to visit the other participants and have a great day.

Until next time..... Lorie

Help Save French Vanilla at Baskin Robbins

As I mentioned in my post yesterday about National Ice Cream Day, Baskin Robbins has decided to discontinue a treasured iconic flavor, French Vanilla... which I think is totally ridiculous.  It is one of the original flavors that was introduced by Irv Robbins and Burt Baskin in 1945.

Well, today I discovered that there is a Facebook page dedicated to saving this wonderful flavor.  Here is their mission: "To gather enough support to convince Baskin-Robbins that they must keep French Vanilla around, and save it from the dreaded Deep Freeze."

So, if you are a fan of French Vanilla, or just think it is a ridiculous idea, head on over to the Facebook page and let Baskin Robbins know that they are making a huge mistake!  Thanks for letting me kvetch!

Until next time..... Lorie

Company Motto of the Year

When we were walking around town last week, we saw this truck cleaning out a portable outhouse at a house that was having some work done.  I cracked up when I saw the company motto printed on the windshield.  Too funny!!

Just had to share.... Hope you all have a great week.

Until next time..... Lorie

Happy National Ice Cream Day

Happy National Ice Cream Day

Several years a go President Reagan declared that July 18th to be National Ice Cream Day.  Several chains (i.e Starbucks, Mayfield's) offer cents-off coupons.  Baskin-Robbins is retiring five flavors this year to make room for some new flavors.  I can't believe that one flavor they are retiring is French Vanilla!!  That is ridiculous -- it has been around since 1945 and was one of the first flavors launched by Irv Robbins and Burt Baskin.  Oh well, we'll have to wait and see what they come up with to replace it.  :-(

Hope you have a wonderful day and enjoy your ice cream!!

Until next time..... Lorie

{Info from USA Today}