Ann

I agree....especially with the choices we have this year!!!

Muriel...I really love to shop at other people's garage sales but after this weekend, I hate hosting my own. I have found some nice treasures at sales. You just have to know what to look for ahead of time and do a little bit of homework and you can fing some great little treasures. I was just talking to a friend this morning about the popularity of Pyrex bowls and dishes. I so wish I had kept all of those big, colorful Pyrex bowls of my moms. I found a Pyrex Chip 'n Dip set in perfect condition at a garage sale a coupld of weeks ago for $1.00. It was the blue delphite with the gold grapes on the front of both bowls. I looked on line when I got home and found an average price is about $50.00. I know everyone loves a bargain but looking is half the fun. I just hate it when something that you paid $20 for is marked 50 cents and then someone wants it for a quarter!!!

I just spent two long days coping with having a garage sale and I don't think I can live through ever having another. The first part of the week was spent pricing, duting things off and deciding what I could sell and what I just couldn't part with. On Friday morning, I got up before daybreak and began preparing myself for the day. When I raised my garage door to set up tables (7:10 am) there were already two men there, asking me if I had tools, guns or old coins for sale. That was a foolish question because if I had guns, I would have used them at that hour of the morning...LOL! The sale was advertised to begin at 8:00 am. Finally, after many such interruptions, I was ready. But...in less than two hours, I was at my wits end and ready to close the garage door. I have a really hard time with all the bargaining and haggleing that goes on at these sales. I love to shop garage sales and if I feel something is worth the persons asking price, I buy. Otherwise, I pass. But... after praying for patience and constantly reminding myse;f that I need to get rid of this stuff and I need any extra money after being laid off for three months, I continued on. This morning, I piled all the leftovers in my car and headed off to Goodwill with a big smile on my face!!! So...this is why there have been no GTKY questions for the past few days.

Are you planning on either cooking or eating corned beef and cabbage tommorrow??? If you're cooking, have any great secrets to share with us about how you cook yours?

Maxine on Patriotism: If you MUST burn the flag, please wrap yourself in it first. Maxine on Driver Safety: I can't use the cell phone in the car, I have to keep my hands free for making gestures. Maxine on Housework: I do my housework in the nude. It gives me an incentive to clean the mirrors as quickly as possible. Maxine on Lawn Care: The key to a nice-looking lawn is a good mower. I recommend one who is muscular and shirtless. Maxine on The Perfect Man: All I'm looking for is a guy who'll do what I want, when I want, for as long as I want, and then go away. Or wait nearby,like a Dust Buster, charged up and ready when needed. Maxine on Technology: My idea of rebooting is kicking somebody in the butt twice. Maxine on Aging: Take every birthday with a grain of salt. This works much better if the salt accompanies a Margarita. Maxine on Middle Age: The only two things we do with greater frequency in middle age are urinating and attend funerals. Maxine on Todays Cars: The trouble with bucket seats is that not everybody has the same size bucket. Maxine on Todays Fads: Do you realize that in about 40 years, we'll have millions of old ladies running around with sagging tattoos and droopy pierced navels. Maxine on Happiness: Money can't buy happiness----but somehow it's more comfortable to cry in a Porsche than a Kia. Maxine on Tomorrow: After a certain age, if you don't wake up aching somewhere....you may be dead. I'm thinking, maybe we should elect Maxine for President.

LOL...when I read this, I quickly guessed the chimp!!!

There is a very, very tall coconut tree and there are 4 animals, a Lion, a Chimpanzee, a Giraffe, and a Squirrel, who pass by. They decide to compete to see who is the fastest to get a banana off the tree. Who do you guess will win? Your answer will reflect your personality. So think carefully . . . Try and answer within 30 seconds Got your answer? Now scroll down to see the analysis. If your answer is: Lion = you're dull. Chimpanzee = you're a moron. Giraffe = you're a complete idiot. Squirrel = you're just hopelessly stupid. A COCONUT TREE DOESN'T HAVE BANANAS. Obviously you're stressed and overworked. You should take some time off and relax!

YES!!!! I, too, am very relieved to hear from you and learn that everything is well with you!!!

The Most Beautiful Flower Disillusioned by life with good reason to frown, For the world was intent on dragging me down. And if that weren't enough to ruin my day, A young boy out of breath approached me, all tired from play. He stood right before me with his head tilted down And said with great excitement, "Look what I found!" In his hand was a flower what a pitiful sight, With its petals all worn not enough rain, or too little light. Wanting him to take his dead flower and go off to play, I faked a small smile and then shifted away. But instead of retreating he sat next to my side And placed the flower to his nose and declared "It sure smells pretty and it's beautiful, too. That's why I picked it; here, it's for you." The weed before me was dying......or dead. Not vibrant of colors, orange, yellow or red. But I knew I must take it, or he might never leave. So I reached for the flower, and replied, "Just what I need." But instead of him placing the flower in my hand, He held it mid-air without reason or plan. It was then that I noticed for the very first time That weed-toting boy could not see: he was blind. I heard my voice quiver, tears shone like the sun As I thanked him for picking the very best one. "You're welcome," he smiled, and then ran off to play, Unaware of the impact he'd had on my day. I sat there and wondered how he managed to see a self-pitying woman beneath an old willow tree. How did he know of my self-indulged plight? Perhaps from his heart, he'd been blessed with true sight. Through the eyes of a blind child, at last I could see The problem was not with the world, the problem was me. And for all of those times I myself had been blind, I vowed to see the beauty in life, and appreciate every second that's mine. And then I held that wilted flower up to my nose And breathed in the fragrance of a beautiful Rose And smiled as I watched that young boy, another weed in his hand About to change the life of an unsuspecting old man. unknown author

I guess if you could be invisible, you wouldn't need to read people's minds, as you could hear everything they were saying without being seen. So, I guess I would prefer to be invisible. But...on second thought...reading minds wouldn't be bad. Can you tell how easy it is for me to make decisions...lol?

Let's say that you have been granted the ability to either read minds or be invisible. You can only be given the gift of one. Which will it be and why?

Not me....absolutely could I not talk for an entire day. I would even talk to myself...lol! As a child, my mom and dad would always comment that I had never met a stranger, as I would start talking to anyone that would listen. Believe me, there have been many times in my life that I wish I did a better job of keeping my big mouth shut!!!

Could you go one entire day without uttering a single word...even if someone provoked you?

Working.....can't believe how much I miss being employed!!!

CHAIRS & RUGS: If you have to throw up, get into a chair quickly. If you cannot manage in time get to an Oriental rug, shag is GOOD. DOORS: Do not allow closed doors in any room. To get a door opened, stand on your hind legs and hammer with your forepaws (screaming like you are being injured helps, too). Once the door is opened, it is NOT NECESSARY TO USE IT. After you have ordered an outside door opened, stand halfway in and halfway out and think about several things. This is particularly important during very cold weather, rain, snow and mosquito season. GUESTS: Quickly determine which guests hate cats the most. SIT ON THAT LAP. If you can manage to have Friskies Fisk n' Glop on your breath, so much the better! For sitting on laps or rubbing against the trouser legs, select a fabric color that contrasts well with your fur. For example, white furred cats go to black wool clothing. For a guest who claims "I love kitties," be ready with aloof disdain, apply claws to stockings, or use a quick nip on the ankle. When walking among dishes on the dinner table, be prepared to look surprised and hurt when scolded. The idea is to convey: "But you allow me on the table when company is not here." Always accompany guests to the bathroom. It is not necessary to do anything, just sit and stare. WORK: If one of your humans is sewing or knitting or writing and another one is idle, stay with the busy one. This is called helping, otherwise known as hampering. When supervising cooking, sit just behind the left heel of the cook. You cannot be seen and thereby stand a better chance of being stepped on and picked up and consoled. For book readers, get in close under the chin, between the eyes and the book (unless you can lie across the book itself.) For knitting projects, curl quietly in lap of the knitter and pretend to doze. Occasionally reach out and slap the knitting needles sharply. This can cause dropped stitches or spill the yarn. The knitter may try to distract you with a scrap ball of yarn - ignore it! Remember, the aim is to hamper work. PLAY: It is important, get enough sleep during the daytime so that you are fresh for playing catch- mouse or king-of-the-hill on your human's bed between 2:00 and 4:00 am. Begin people training early. You will then have a smooth running household. Humans need to know the basic rules. They can be taught if you start early and are consistent.

This test puts a whole new spin on the phrase "he/she only had an eighth grade education." http://www.californiacity.com/1895education.html

The human body is a machine that is full of wonder This collection of human body facts will leave you wondering why in the heck we were designed the way we were. -Scientists say the higher your I.Q. The more you dream. -The largest cell in the human body is the female egg and the smallest is the male sperm. -You use 200 muscles to take one step. -The average woman is 5 inches shorter than the average man. -Your big toes have two bones each while the rest have three. -A pair of human feet contains 250,000 sweat glands. -A full bladder is roughly the size of a soft ball. -The acid in your stomach is strong enough to dissolve razor blades. -The human brain cell can hold 5 times as much information as the Encyclopedia Britannica. -It takes the food seven seconds to get from your mouth to your stomach. -The average human dream lasts 2-3 seconds. -Men without hair on their chests are more likely to get cirrhosis of the liver than men with hair. -At the moment of conception, you spent about half an hour as a single cell. -There is about one trillion bacteria on each of your feet -Your body gives off enough heat in 30 minutes to bring half a gallon of water to a boil. -The enamel in your teeth is the hardest substance in your body. -Your teeth start growing 6 months before you are born -When you are looking at someone you love, your pupils dilate, and they do the same when you are looking at someone you hate. -Your thumb is the same length of your nose. At this very moment I know full well you are putting this last fact to the test...

I think I may have posted this before but it merits another post...lol! When I'm an old lady, I'll live with each kid, And bring so much happiness...just as they did. I want to pay back all the joy they've provided. Returning each deed! Oh, they'll be so excited! (When I'm an old lady and live with my kids.) I'll write on the wall with reds, whites and blues, And I'll bounce on the furniture...wearing my shoes. I'll drink from the carton and then leave it out. I'll stuff all the toilets and oh, how they'll shout! (When I'm an old lady and live with my kids.) When they're on the phone and just out of reach, I'll get into things like sugar and bleach. Oh, they'll snap their fingers and then shake their head, (When I' m an old lady and live with my kids.) When they cook dinner and call me to eat, I'll not eat my green beans or salad or meat, I'll gag on my okra, spill milk on the table, And when they get angry...I'll run...if I'm able! (When I'm an old lady and live with my kids.) I'll sit close to the TV, through the channels I'll click, I'll cross both eyes just to see if they stick. I'll take off my socks and throw one away, And play in the mud 'til the end of the day! (When I'm an old lady and live with my kids.) And later in bed, I'll lay back and sigh, I'll thank God in prayer and then close my eyes. My kids will look down with a smile slowly creeping, And say with a groan, 'She's so sweet when she's sleeping!' God Bless All Moms and Grandmas Everywhere!

Complete the following sentence..... I'm in the mood for ____________________________

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I'm just beginning to get back into antiques and collectibles a wee bit. Many of the things I grew up with in the hills of Applachia, are now considered to be antique and collectible. When I first moved into my own home, I wanted all the new, modern stuff after being around all the "prim" stuff for so many years. What a costly mistake that was, as I had so many neat things. I still have some of those things...thank goodness. But...I have been lucky lately. I found two very nice pieces of Royal Albert figures, some really vintage Pyrex pieces, some Occupied Japan things and Limogues. So, now that we know you're a pro, Ry...you'll have to help us out.

What is the most valuable item you have ever found at a garage sale/thrift shop/flea market/estate sale...you get the picture? How much did you pay for the item? Tell us a little bit about it.

Seems an elderly gentleman had serious hearing problems for a number of years. He went to the doctor and the doctor was able to have him fitted for a set of hearing aids that allowed the gentleman to hear 100%. The elderly gentleman went back in a month to the doctor and the doctor said, "Your hearing is perfect. Your family must be really pleased you can hear again." To which the gentleman said, "Oh, I haven't told my family yet. I just sit around and listen to the conversations. I've changed my will five times!"

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WORLD'S EASIEST QUIZ Passing requires 4 correct answers) 1) How long did the Hundred Years' War last? 2) Which country makes Panamahats? 3) From which animal do we get catgut? 4) In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution? 5) What is a camel's hair brush made of? 6) The Canary Islandsin the Pacific are named after what animal? 7) What was King George VI's first name? What color is a purple finch? 9) Where are Chinese gooseberries from? 10) What is the color of the black box in a commercial airplane? All done? Remember, you need 4 correct answers to pass. Check your answers below. ANSWERS TO THE QUIZ Passing requires 4 correct answers) 1) How long did the Hundred Years War last? 116 years 2) Which country makes Panamahats? Ecuador 3) From which animal do we get cat gut? Sheep and Horses 4) In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution? November 5) What is a camel's hair brush made of? Squirrel fur 6) The Canary Islandsin the Pacific are named after what animal? Dogs 7) What was King George VI's first name? Albert What color is a purple finch? Crimson 9) Where are Chinese gooseberries from? New Zealand 10) What is the color of the black box in a commercial airplane? Orange , of course. What do you mean, you failed? (And if you try to tell me you passed, you lie!) Pass this on to some brilliant friends, so they can feel rotten, too.