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Last Sunday we enjoyed a most pleasant time at a local lake-side park.
A park rife with pecans the children were eager to fill their bags with.
But hanging out water-side with the minnows and turtles soon eclipsed the thrill of hunting for free pecans.
Chit-chatting and looking extra-cute became the the order of the day and…
the nut-collecting bags were put to alternate use.
When’s the last time you ran around with a bag on your head? 🙂
Kelly and Amber. They met at Gymboree when Amber was 7 months old and Kelly 6 months old.
Emily Is Amber’s little sister. Guess how old she turned Saturday?
(If I were a more conscientious blogger I’d Paint out that balloon string and those funky-weird green shorts and boots in the background. )
And below, Kelly and Amber five years ago.
Suzie: Amber and Emily’s mom and one of my bestest friends.
photo credit: getty images
I am so rude to not remember who memed me with this… so Mystery Blogger, please forgive me and identify yourself so a little “ding” will go off in my head. Then e-mail me and I”ll send you a bag of your favorite potato chips or cookies, a new pair of socks (yes, matching ones!) and some Additional Fabulous Prize.
THE MEME…
Where is your cell phone? in a golden holster under my right bosom.
Your hair? a bit like Larry’s only blonde and longer.
Your mother? laughing.
Your father? fair-minded.
Your favorite food? steak!
Your dream last night? scary — spam took over my comments.
Your favorite drink? Himalayan holy water with lemon (I so lie — margarita, frozen, no salt with a sangria floater.)
Your dream/goal? to win Kerrville New Folk.
What room are you in? rubber one.
Your hobby? dish washing avoidance.
Your Fear? that when I’m naked and scrubbing down the shower my buttocks will touch up against the cold sudsy tile.
Where do you want to be in 6 years? on a lazyboy chair — with abs of granite, buns of steel and triceps of titanium.
Where were you last night? camping in Bulgaria. 🙂
Something that you aren’t? tall.
Muffins? no thanks, just ate 2 hotdogs, 2.5 pickles and a carrot.
Wish list item? inline skates with sterling sliver spurs.
Where did you grow up? haven’t yet.
Last thing you did? read the “last thing you did” question.
What are you wearing? blue chiffon gown, motorcycle helmet and hiking shoes.
Your TV? a Toshiba hubby bartered a Toyota MR2 for 10 years ago.
Your pets? absolutely great, when not puking on the rug.
Friends? yes, luckily.
Your life? careening on a path of intense funsterment with frequent pit stops to the beer aisle.
Your mood? nonchalant with shades of wistful longing for 1897 when Oscar Wilde was released from prison.
Missing someone? yes, Albert Einstein.
Vehicle? hail dented.
Something you’re not wearing? extra bras.
Your favorite store? Whole Foods (when I can afford it.)
Your favorite color? neon denim blue.
When was the last time you laughed? 10 minutes ago.
Last time you cried? in car earlier at Zeppelin’s “Goin’ To California” on the radio.
Your best friend? my new iPhone. (whoo-hoo!!)
One place that I go to over and over? donut shop.
One person who emails me regularly? Santa.
Favorite place to eat? in the broom closet by the light of a lone votive candle.
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So, blogging buddies, if you shouldst desire, feel free to…
1. insert your own answers below in the comments, or
2. post the meme on your blog (and return here with a link to it,) or
3. just go on your merry way and remain blissfully meme-free…
And have a super sunshiney day!!
xo
Guess what happened to me Sunday?!? I met a blogging buddy! Yes, my first ever “In Real Life” blogging buddy meeting.
Whoo-Hoo!!!
And a darn fine specimen of a blogging buddy she is, Miss Paige of the Paradise Mountain To Hell’s Valley blog.
Isn’t she beautiful?
Hey, anyone who’s seen Paige knows she’s beautiful outside and in, but due to her spy status she must remain incognito on the interwebs.
And where did our families meet Sunday? At Texas’ own Enchanted Rock State Natural Area! Second biggest rock on the planet, some say. (Ayer’s being first, I guess.)
Enchanted Rock: 640 acres of solid granite to wander, 425 feet to the summit.
Was pretty windy up top, maybe 60 mph breezes. Blew another of Kelly’s baby teeth plumb out.
Well, my blogging friend, how ’bout YOU?? Have you met any blogging buddies IRL?? And if so, what was it like?
Where did you meet?
Are you closer friends for having met, as Paige and I are?
If you haven’t met any blogging buds, do you plan to?
And when in heck are you planning on meeting ME??? I’m eagerly waiting. And so is Enchanted Rock.
Or if in Austin, how ’bout Oyster Landing now that the weather’s finally cooler. The coffee’s on me!
In a comment here the other day about Page Rank and such, Today’s Woman, Rose DesRochers funned “I’m still waiting for someone to write a post about how great I am. hehe”
Well, Rose, I think you recently crafted a GREAT Interview with Lorelle VanFossen — yes, THE WordPress Lorelle VanFossen, author of “Blogging Tips: What Bloggers Won’t Tell You About Blogging.” In that interview I fell in love with the wildly wonderful Lorelle who never concerns herself with stats, advises us first and foremost to be bloggers who care and considers finding a WiFi connection the pinnacle of blogging success.
Btw, I’m having trouble finding her book. Anyone have one for sale?
Attention Blogger Peeps: Lorelle’s wisdom can apply to all bloggers, not only WordPress users.
So Rose, has your dream come true with this post of mine? (hehe) Do you feel as great as you seem? Ah, but I already know you must be great because you’re a fellow shih-tzu lover. (Rose’s 2 shih-tzus have a blog all their own.)
And folks, just slightly non-related to this post, here’s a picture of 3 guys in kilts holding up a log.
kilt photo credit: Bill O’Brien
Have a great day, y’all!
