Ann

I'm so excited!!! Can't wait !!!

I really would have loved to have been a nurse. My aunt was an RN and she and my uncle offered to pay my way through nursing school at the University of Tennessee. But, silly me didn't think it was something I would want to do...when I had the opportunity. Now, I would love to have that degree and be able to help people.

I'm so proud of you, Becky Snowflake!!! You go get 'em, Tiger!!!

Let's start writing on of our juicy and exciting group stories, since we haven't done this for a while . I think this time, we should use titles of television shows in our paragraphs. I'll begin. When I left the Office Today I walked down the street and who should I met up with but "Cagney and Lacey". They told me that they were feeling Young and Restless and that they were going to a Shindig at Peyton Place but they got "Lost". They wanted directions but the only people they met were a couple of "Desperate Housewives", who were looking for Cheers but while there were in "Boston, Legal" problems arose and they called "Matlock" to defend them. They had to call a "Taxi" to take them to a Little House on the Prairie where they were surprised to see Texas Walker" and his pup "Lassie and The Brady Bunch".

What would you regret not fully doing, being or having in your life?

Well, goulash definitely comes to mind, as it seems everything has been thrown together and stirred up, with lots of spice thrown in over the past year...lol!

Share one food item that best describes the last year of your life. (example: “frozen pizza” because I did a 180-degree turn this year, or “cinnamon roll” because it had lots of twists and turns but overall was pretty sweet)

And, speaking of senior moments: 'WHERE is my SUNDAY paper?' The irate customer calling the newspaper office loudly demanded, wanting to know where her Sunday edition was. 'Ma'am,' said the newspaper employee, 'today is Saturday. The Sunday paper is not delivered until tomorrow, on Sunday.' There was quite a long pause on the other end of the phone, followed by a ray of recognition. as she was heard to mutter, 'Well, shoot... so that's why no one was at church today.'

What is your favorite way to eat popcorn? (buttered, cheese, caramel...)

Name 3 ways you keep yourself warm in the house....... 1. 2. 3.

IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?

A study conducted by UCLA's Department of Psychiatry has revealed that the kind of face a woman finds attractive on a man can differ depending on where she is in her menstrual cycle.For example: If she is ovulating, she is attracted to men with rugged and masculine features. However, if she is menopausal, she tends to be more attracted to a man with duct tape over his mouth and a spear lodged in his chest while he is on fire. No further studies are expected.

Subject: What is old A lady goes to the bar on a cruise ship and orders a Scotch with two drops of water. As the bartender gives her the drink she says, 'I'm on this cruise to celebrate my 80th birthday and it's today...' The bartender says, 'Well, since it's your birthday, I'll buy you a drink. In fact, this one is on me.' As the woman finishes her drink, the woman to her right says, 'I would like to buy you a drink, too.' The old woman says, 'Thank you. Bartender, I want a Scotch with two drops of water.' 'Coming up,' says the bartender As she finishes that drink, the man to her left says, 'I would like to buy you one, too.' The old woman says, 'Thank you. Bartender, I want another Scotch with two drops of water.' 'Coming right up,' the bartender says. As he gives her the drink, he says, 'Ma'am, I'm dying of curiosity. Why the Scotch with only two drops of water?' The old woman replies, 'Sonny, when you're my age, you've learned how to hold your liquor. Holding your water, however, is a whole other issue.'

Name 3 things you want to accomplish in your lifetime:

1. I spend too much time there. 2. I spend too much time there. 3. I spend too much time there. Seriously, I can log on for just one thing and that one thing will remind me of another thing and I end up spending hours surfing when I should be accomplishing other things.

Name three things you dislike about the internet.

T'was The Month After Christmas T’was the month after Christmas, and all through the house, Nothing would fit me, not even a blouse. The cookies I'd nibbled, the chocolate I'd taste at the holiday parties had gone to my waist. When I got on the scales there arose such a number! When I walked to the store (less a walk than a lumber), I'd remember the marvellous meals I'd prepared; the gravies and sauces and beef nicely rared, the wine and the rum balls, the bread and the cheese and the way I never said, "No thank you, just please." As I dressed myself in my husband's old shirt and prepared once again to do battle with dirt... I said to myself, as only I can, "You can't spend all winter, disguised as a man!" So, away with the last of the sour cream dip. Get rid of the fruit cake, every cracker and chip. Every last bit of food that I like must be banished till all the additional pounds they have vanished. I won't have a cookie, not even a lick. I'll want only to chew on a long celery stick. I won't have hot biscuits, or corn bread, or pie. I'll munch on a carrot and quietly cry. I'm hungry, I'm lonesome, and life is a bore... But isn't that what January is for? Unable to giggle, no longer a riot. Happy New Year to all, and to all a good diet. author unknown

A sealed envelope - Put in the freezer for a few hours, then >>slide a >> knife under the flap. The envelope can then be resealed. >> (hmmmmmm…) >> >> ============================================ >> Use Empty toilet paper roll to store appliance cords. It keeps >>them >> neat and you can write on the roll what appliance it belongs >>to. >> >> ============================================ >> For icy door steps in freezing temperatures: get warm water and >>put >> Dawn dish washing liquid in it. Pour it all over the steps. They >>won't >> refreeze. (wish I had known this for the last 40 years!) >> >> ============================================ >> To remove old wax from a glass candle holder, put it in the >>freezer for >> a few hours. Then take the candle holder out and turn it upside >>down. The >> wax will fall out. >> >> ==================! ======== ======================= >> Crayon marks on walls? This worked wonderfully! A damp rag, >>dipped >> in baking soda. Comes off with little effort (elbow grease >>that is!). >> >> ============================================ >> Permanent marker on appliances/counter tops (like store receipt >> BLUE!) rubbing alcohol on paper towel. >> >> ============================================= >> Whenever I purchase a box of S.O.S Pads, I immediately take a >>pair of >> scissors and cut each pad into halves. After years of having to >>throw >> away rusted and unused and smelly pads, I finally decided that >>this would >> be much more economical. Now a box of SO.S pads last me >>indefinitely! >> In fact, I have noticed that the scissors get 'sharpened'' this >>way! >> >> ============================================= >> Blood stains on clothes? Not to worry! Just pour a little >>hydrogen >> peroxide on a cloth and proceed to wipe off every drop of blood. >> Works >> every time! (Now, where to put the body?) LOL >> >> ============================================= >> Use vertical strokes when washing windows outside and horizontal >> for inside windows. This way you can tell which side has the >>streaks. >> Straight vinegar will get outside windows really clean. Don't >>wash windows >> on a sunny day. They will dry too quickly and will probably >>streak. >> >> ============================================ >> Spray a bit of perfume on the light bulb in any room to create a >>lovely >> light scent in each room when the light is turned on. >> >> ============================================ >> Place fabric softener sheets in dresser drawers and your clothes >>will >> smell freshly washed for weeks to come. You can also do this >>with towels >> and linen. >> >> ============================================= >> Candles will last a lot longer if placed in the freezer for at >>least 3 >> hours prior to burning. >> >> ============================================= >> To clean artificial flowers, pour some salt into a paper bag and >>add the >> flowers. Shake vigorously as the salt will absorb all the dust >>and dirt >> and leave your artificial flowers looking like new! Works like a >>charm! >> >> ============================================= >> To easily remove burnt on food from your skillet, simply add a >>drop or >> two of dish soap and enough water to cover bottom of pan, and >>bring to >> a boil on stove top. >> >> ============================================== >> Spray your TUPPERWARE with nonstick cooking spray before pouring >> in tomato based sauces and there won't be any stains. >> >> ============================================= >> Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator >>and it will >> keep for weeks. >> >> ============================================= >>&n bsp; When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help >>bring out the >> corn's natural sweetness >> >> .============================================= >> Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half, and rub it on >>your >> forehead. The throbbing will go away. >> >> ============================================= >> Don't throw out all that leftover wine: Freeze into ice cubes >>for future >> use in casseroles and sauces ……… Left over wine? >>What's that? >> >> ============================================= >> To get rid of itch from mosquito bites, try applying soap on the >>area >> and you will experience instant relief. >> >> ============================================= >> Ants, ants, ants ! everywhe re … Well, they are said to never >>cross a chalk >> line. So, get your chalk out and draw a line on the floor or >>wherever ants >> tend to march. See for yourself. >> >> ============================================ >> Use air-freshener to clean mirrors. It does a good job and >>better still, >> leaves a lovely smell to the shine. >> >> ============================================ >> When you get a splinter, reach for the scotch tape before >>resorting to >> tweezers or a needle. Simply put the scotch tape over the >>splinter, and >> then pull it off. Scotch tape removes most splinters painlessly >>and easily. >> >> ===================================== >> Now look what you can do with Alka Seltzer…….. >> Clean a toilet. >> Drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets, wait twenty minutes, brush and >>flush. >> The citric acid and effervescent action clean vitreous China. >> >> ============================================ >> Clean a vase. >> To remove a stain from the bottom of a glass vase or cruet, fill >>with water >> and drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets. >> >> ============================================ >> Polish jewelry. >> Drop two Alka Seltzer tablets into a glass of water and immerse >>the >> jewelry for two minutes. >> >> ============================================= >> Clean a thermos bottle. >> Fill the bottle with water, drop in four Alka Seltzer tablets, >>and let soak >> for an hour (or longer, if necessary). >> >> ============================================= >> Unclog a drain. >> Clear the sink drain by dropping three Alka Seltzer tablets >>down the >> drain followed by a cup of Heinz White Vinegar. Wait a few >>minutes, >> and then run the hot water. >>

No, Becky Snowflake....don't think we have to worry about food, housing or climate for this fantasy...lol. I would love to have a big cat of some kind. Maybe a jaguar or a cougar would be neat. I love watching big cats.

If you could own a non-traditional pet which would it be?

Betch you'll have to take this at least twice. http://www.humorsphere.com/fun/8787/colortest.swf

Snowball fights, hot cocoa by the fire, and sleigh rides... What's your favorite thing about winter?

Amanda, I am so very sorry for your loss. For such a very long time, Don has been a real friend to many of us. I will always remember how hard he fought his battle against cancer. I would always smile when reading his posts, as he never gave in or gave up his fight and was always ready to try anything new to beat this terrible disease. On many occasions, when I was feeling really down, I would get a nice little pick-me-up note from Don and I would feel better. He will be so missed on this board by so very many.

I love the Budweiser commercials with the Clydesdale horses Like Becky Snowflake, I love the Purina commercials with the Marley & Me scenes I now love the football commercial featuring the song "You Had A Bad Day"

Stores have Christmas wrapping [paper at 75% off regular price.