Merry Christmas

From our home to yours!

Car Wash Blues

Last week I decided to use the automated car wash for the first time in my life. All was well, punched my code in, slowly moved ahead to the "wash station", got watered, soaped and then nothing! Waited a bit and finally, at dark, (just kidding) decided to phone someone to call the attendant to spring me!

He hosed the car off and gave me a free code for another try. Thanks, but maybe I'll wait til spring and just do the soap and bucket thing:)

'Flu Shots

"If you bump me one more time with your body, I'm going to take you down."

Actually, don't worry, didn't say it but sure thought it! I was standing in line about 15 minutes, damp and chilled. Everyone was cold so we were all in the same boat.

This little old lady continued to bump me with her body - where was I to go? Would I move ahead more quickly if I bumped the couple ahead of me?!

Anyway, finally we got to the paper work people and darned if she didn't get ahead of me!

As we stood in line, she smiled and commented that the wait wasn't too long. I barely squeaked out an answer - my arms were sore later - this isn't nice but I hope hers were too:)

Word Verification

For awhile it seemed one would never get a "real" word. Now my eyes pop open when I get one!

I had verification set up for a bit but discontinued it.

It's a Scary World - - -

Having been following the story of the university gal who left a concert and then could not get back in - subsequently has never been seen again.

This is something which should be changed. Last week we paid for a dinner (pre-concert) and asked if we could leave to go out as there was 90 minutes til concert time. A supervisor was called and she assured us that we could return although normally they don't allow it. Her explanation was that people go out and drink and then return.

I guess looking at us, she thought, "No way." and let us out.

Well, what a time trying to get back in. "Sorry, your ticket has been scanned already, can't come in!"

We motioned to where the supervisor stood, (of course she was on a break). They absolutely refused us entry until an officer who heard our earlier conversation vouched for it.

So, lesson learned for us. Sadly, the young lady wasn't so fortunate and is missing.

(Someone in law enforcement said it takes 20 seconds to abduct an adult female - scary stuff)

Creature of Habit

I'm protesting CNN's new format - I do not like it!!!

Actually, it is nice, crisp and well organized but I like the old format - sigh -

I guess this is why my living room furniture is never moved about.

Spaghetti Squash

Ah, spaghetti squash. I find the quickest way to cook it is: punch holes in squash with sharp knife. Microwave 2 or 3 minutes. Slice in half. Cook each half in the microwave 3 minutes. Let it cool. Using a fork, rake the squash to yield spaghetti-like strands.

This is delicious itself but I "hide" it in spaghetti sauce, stews, soups, etc.