One Sign You're Driving Too Fast........

SO. . .

I GOT STOPPED FOR SPEEDING THE OTHER DAY

I THOUGHT I COULD TALK MY WAY OUT OF IT --

UNTIL THE COP LOOKED AT MY DOG IN THE BACK SEAT

I can't take credit for the picture - a friend sent this to me in an e-mail.

It made me laugh and I thought I would share the humor.

Banks --> making change happen

With all that has been going on in the financial environment, and personally working for a very "safe" bank, I thought I would share with you this link.

By clicking --> making change happen , you'll be able to view.

CRAZY PHRASES


So, I'm writing an e-mail to a friend and out comes "jump the gun". Why? I don't know. But honestly - I had no idea where that saying came from? Not a clue. I was envisioning a rifle lying in the dirt and a cowboy jumping over it (you know - like when someone would draw a line in the sand and say "I dare you to cross the line".) I suppose I'm the only one - and personally can't believe I just admitted to this (good grief).


Well, anyway, I researched it on the web. Boy! Was I wrong...

Jump the Gun - to do something before it should be done. We do not want to jump the gun by making a statement about what caused the explosion before the investigation is completed.

Etymology: based on the literal meaning of jump the gun (to begin to run a race before the gun that signals the start has been shot)



Then in church Sunday they were talking about King Jehosaphat. I sure wish I knew the bible better (guess I need to set a goal and read it). But that's why we go to church, right? To have someone teach us about these things. Anyway, back to King Jehosaphat...


So, I'm talking with my hubby and I said, "I wonder if there is any relation with the phrase "jumpin jehosaphat" and the King? ...and guess what? Yeah, you may already know this too, but just in case...

The old expression was "Jumping Jehosephat." Just a polite expression of surprise. Like "Holy carp!"(okay so I switched the letters around).

Historically: Jehosaphat was a wealthy king of Jerusalem. One day an army from the east march on Jerusalem to take his gold. Jehosaphat told the people not to worry that the battle would be his and Judas's on the following day. The people let out a joyous cry "Great Jumping Jehosaphat." That's the "story" anyhow. I wasn't there. :)


Do any of you have sayings that you question? Please share them with me. I'd love to research.


OH, here's one --> my father-in-law says "blew my hat in the creek". What does this mean? Any ideas??? Anyone? Bueller?

SHARE & TELL Time

I like to give credit where credit is due and Naomi ("Murphy's Memories") had some fun info on her blog - so I thought I would share it with all of you (few).

Okay, so I'd like to think there are MANY reading my blog, but alas, I think there might be 3 or 4. And that makes a few. But that's okay with me. I'm blogging because I enjoy it, and if only a few read it, I'm cool with that. Or at least that is what I'm telling myself.

OK - first off, my husband probably LOVES Starbucks (sometimes more than me, I think); but who can blame him. You wonder why I bring up Starbucks? You'll have to read Bossy's website.

Second - Bossy's website - what can I say - "It's a hoot!" I just finished watching her 5 videos. My fave - John Cusack! LOVE HIM (like my husband loves Starbucks). Ha!

Next I am going to read all about her road trip. Sounds interesting. Just like her blog. Unique. Quirky. A fun treat to read.

And if you ask Chris ("Love, Hope & Faith) how much I like to read; she would probably laugh and say "Melanie read? Ha! That's a good one!"

But seriously folks, if you have the time, check it out --> Bossy

That's all for now.

My hubby and I will be leaving shortly to walk our girls down the hill to pick up some more Carne Asada (from Henry's) and light bulbs & ear plugs (from Longs).

If you want to know about the purchases you'll just have to ask.

*Four Thumbs up for "Hancock" (we saw it this afternoon).

** Four Thumbs and Four Big Toes up for "Wall-E" (a MUST for ALL).

A TRUE FRIENDSHIP Poem

I'm posting this Blog because the Poem made me smile to myself and my hope is it makes you smile a little, too.


"When you are sad… I will jump on the person who made you sad like a spider monkey jacked up on Mountain Dew.

When you are blue… I will try and dislodge whatever is choking you.

When you are smiling… I will know you are plotting something that I must be involved in.

When you are scared… I will rag on you about it every chance I get.

When you are worried… I will tell you horrible stories about how much worse it could be until you quit whining.

When you are confused… I will use little words.

When you are sick… stay the hell away from me until you are well again. I don't want whatever the hell you have.

When you fall… I will point and laugh at your clumsy butt.

This is my oath to you.

Why? You may ask; because you are my friend"!

Author: Unknown

It's been a while since I last blogged. Mostly because I've been busy on the weekends.

The month of May started off with my dear friend, Karen and her hubby, visiting us from the Big Island. They joined us on a Sunday morning at Saddleback Church. We then spent part of the day in Laguna Beach (where the weather was simply beautiful). We had lunch, we walked on the beach, window shopped, talked a lot and finished up the day around 5 p.m. It was so great to be able to spend such quality time (especially because they live across the ocean (literally).

Melanie & Karen on the beach in Laguna

Karen & Marc at Hotel Laguna enjoying the sunshine.

The next weekend found me in Rocklin, visiting my buddy and her family. I flew in on Thursday evening. Friday we had massage/facial appointments (ahhh, the life). We shared a very tasty lunch and finished of the day relaxing at her beautiful home. Saturday we found ourselves in Auburn (about 25 minutes away) at a Renaissance fair. We walked around for about one and half hours. Robin played a game where you try to get a rat into a floating ship and try to sink it. Alas, she did not win; but it was entertaining nonetheless (see for yourself).

Robin trying to Sink a Ship with a mutent rat (too funny)

We did see some pretty great costumes. Those folks were really getting into it and "playin' the part". (Ahhh - to be a renaissance geek. Ha!)

Dancers at the fair

It was pretty warm so we headed back down the hill to Rocklin, had some lunch then hit the local mall. It must have been a day for watches. Why? Because I was finally able to find that perfect watch and use the anniversary gift card my husband gave to me. Robin found a lovely watch at Macy's (and got a killer deal, I might add). It was the day before Mother's Day, so the sales were everywhere.

Sunday I flew home in the afternoon and my folks picked me up from John Wayne airport and we had a tasty dinner at Crab Cooker (to celebrate Mother's Day, of course).

Jim left last Saturday for his "annual" trip to Moab, Utah where he, his brother and dad enjoyed rock climbing (in their jeeps). He was gone a week and returned home (in one piece) this Friday.

Big Brother (Jim) in the lead, Newbie (Dad) in the rental, and Dr. Chee (Jerry) making sure Newbie doesn't go off a cliff. Good job, Jerry!

Dad & Jerry taking in some scenery

Dad actually looks like he's having fun

(that smile doesn't speak "fear", does it?)

Well that's it for now. Jim and I are planning a trip together next weekend (Memorial Day) to visit my girlfriend and her hubby in Arizona. We'll be 0celebrating Chris' birthday. I'm so glad she was born in May.

Stay tuned for more pics, fun, and an update. Until then...

Chicken or Shnook?

Let's go down memory lane and reminisce about the good ol' days.

Anyone care for a Sunday morning Looney Tunes cartoon?

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY - So you can enjoy the cartoon, make sure to go down to my Blog Tunes on the left border and pause the music.

Did you BECOME 21, TURN 30, PUSH 40, REACH 50 or MAKE IT to 60?

Do you realize that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we're kids? If you're less than 10 years old, you're so excited about aging that you think in fractions.

"How old are you"? "I'm four and a half"! You're never thirty-six and a half. You're four and a half, going on five! That's the key.

You get into your teens, now they can't hold you back. You jump to the next number, or even a few ahead.

"How old are you"? "I'm gonna be 16"! You could be 13, but hey, you're gonna be 16!

And then the greatest day of your life ... You become 21. Even the words sound like a ceremony. YOU BECOME 21. YESSSS!!!

But then you turn 30. Oooohh, what happened there? Makes you sound like bad milk! He TURNED; we had to throw him out. There's no fun now, you're just a sour-dumpling. What's wrong? What's changed?

You BECOME 21, you TURN 30, then you're PUSHING 40. Whoa! Put on the brakes, it's all slipping away.

Before you know it, you REACH 50 and your dreams are gone.

But wait!!! You MAKE it to 60. You didn't think you would!

So you BECOME 21, TURN 30, PUSH 40, REACH 50 and MAKE it to 60.

You've built up so much speed that you HIT 70! After that it's a day-by-day thing; you HIT Wednesday!

You GET INTO your 80's and every day is a complete cycle; you HIT lunch; you TURN 4:30; you REACH bedtime. And it doesn't end there.

Into the 90s, you start going backwards; "I Was JUST 92". Then a strange thing happens. If you make it over 100, you become a little kid again. "I'm 100 and a half"!

May you all make it to a healthy 100 and a half!!!

GET DOWN WITH YOUR BAD SELF

I know I've shared this with most but it still cracks me up to watch. So if you've seen it, here it is again. If not, Enjoy it (over and over and over again)!

Get Down With Your Bad Self

Ho-Ho-Ho!

...the Black family just made total elves of themselves.

Check it out by clicking on the green link above.

Tis the season to be silly - Fa La La La La La La La La

This is a tribute to three of my dearest friends.

Click on the link: -> Elf-Friends

One is my neighbor (Chris - far left). She actually lives in Arizona now. But she will always be my neighbor and best "elf-friend".

Next is Cat. She's the brown haired beauty. We once were neighbors, too. Though she isn't anymore, she still lives close by. She's an amazing person/friend and a very talented photographer. Her link "www.photobycat.com" is a must see.

Then there is my "Big Sis" (Karen - to my right). She's my sister from another mother. And she lives on an island. Swear! Too far away if you ask me. But we always find a way to keep in touch. And I've been blessed this year with a few visits when she found her way to the mainland. My goal next year is to go and visit her.

So...here's the thing. With a little holiday magic, I'm able to gather my dear elf-friends (aka girlfriends) together and have a grand ol' time on the web.

I know it's silly (would you expect any less from mwah?), but it is from the heart.

Hope you enjoy this as much as I had makin' it.

Happy Holiday Elf-friends. Now go ahead and shake your money makers and have a Happy Holiday.

Color IS GOOD!



Yesterday I went to the doctor for my yearly physical.



My blood pressure was high, my cholesterol was high, I'd gained some weight, and I didn't feel so hot.




My doctor said eating right doesn't have to be complicated and it would solve my physical problems.



He said just think in colors...




Fill your plate with bright colors...




greens, yellows, reds, etc.







So… I went right home and ate an entire bowl of :

Sure enough… I felt better immediately!

I never knew eating right could be so easy.

(it's a JOKE people - laugh a little, will ya!)

Blog Failure

My life seems to swiftly go by and I wonder when will I find the time to actually blog again? I've promised pictures of our summer. Pictures from our kitchen remodel. And simply put, it seems as if I can only find the time to "cut & paste" either articles or videos. Ugh!

Well...I guess even if I post "cut & paste" periodically friends and family will still know that I am alive and kickin'.

Like the little caboose that could, I find myself saying... "I will make time to blog. I will make time to blog".

Until that time, enjoy the following video clip (Talk about makin' time). Ha!

FRIDAY FUNNY!!!

If you love Will Ferrill, like I love Will Ferrill, this will crack you up!

Hello Again:

I cannot take credit for writing the following, but I will take credit for sharing a laugh. I guess I laugh because I can relate to this. Enjoy!

Recently, I was diagnosed with A. A. A. D. D.

Age Activated Attention Deficit Disorder

This is how it develops:

I decide to water my garden.

As I turn on the hose in the driveway, I look over at my car and decide my car needs washing.

As I start toward the garage, I notice that there is mail on the porch table that I brought up from the mailbox earlier.

I decide to go through the mail before I wash the car.

I lay my car keys down on the table, put the junk mail in the garbage can under the table, and notice that the can is full.

So, I decide to put the bills back on the table and take out the garbage first.

But then I think, since I'm going to be near the mailbox, when I take out the garbage anyway, I may as well pay the bills first.

I take my checkbook off the table, and see that there is only 1 check left.

My extra checks are in my desk in the study, so I go inside the house to my desk where I find the can of Coke that I had been drinking.

I'm going to look for my checks, but first I need to push the Coke aside so that I don't accidentally knock it over.

I see that the Coke is getting warm, and I decide I should put it in the refrigerator to keep it cold.

As I head toward the kitchen with the Coke, a vase of flowers on the counter catches my eye--they need to be watered.

I set the Coke down on the counter, and I discover my reading glasses that I've been searching for all morning.

I decide I better put them back on my desk, but first I'm going to water the flowers.

I set the glasses back down on the counter, fill a container with water and suddenly I spot the TV remote someone left it on the kitchen table.

I realize that tonight when we go to watch TV, I will be looking for the remote, but I won't remember that it's on the kitchen table, so I decide to put it back in the den where it belongs, but first I'll water the flowers.

I pour some water in the flowers, but quite a bit of it spills on the floor.

So, I set the remote back down on the table, get some towels and wipe up the spill.

Then, I head down the hall trying to remember what I was planning to do.

At the end of the day:

----the car isn't washed,

----the bills aren't paid,

----there is a warm can of Coke sitting on the counter,

----the flowers don't have enough water,

----there is still only 1 check in my check book,

----I can't find the remote,

----I can't find my glasses,

----and I don't remember what I did with the car keys.

Then, when I try to figure out why nothing got done today, I'm really baffled because I know I was busy all day long, and I'm really tired.

I realize this is a serious problem, and I'll try to get some help for it, but first I'll check my e-mail.

Do me a favor, will you?

Don't laugh --- if this isn't you yet, your day is coming!

GROWING OLDER IS MANDATORY.
GROWING UP IS OPTIONAL.
LAUGHING AT YOURSELF IS THERAPEUTIC.