10:44 p.m. - 2005-10-06
2005 vacation
Hello friends....this is the 3rd time I have tried to make an entry tonight and each time, it had disappeared. It has been my fault because I am using a laptop which is not as compatable with my skills as my home computer.
My husband and I left for a vacation nearly a week ago. On Saturday we visited my step mother who just moved to Apple River, Il. She refurbished a home. It is just lovely. I would be thrilled to move in myself. She has a tiny kitchen done in black and white. She has white and black appliances. Her son in law found black and white squared vinyl flooring that looks like the old black and white tiles. It is in the woods, she lives next to her daughter. There are lots of deer and wildlife, woods and a manmade lake. We spent the night.
On Sunday, we visited my cousin and had a great visit with her. It was the first time we saw this home.
On Monday, we went to St. Louis, Mo to the Anheiser Busch production and distribution center. It was a wonderful tour and very informative. We also wanted to visit Grant's farm where they have the Clydedales. We did see the current "hitch" team at the AB center. They are such beautiful animals. We also wanted to visit the Purina Farm but they were closed on Monday and Tuesday. There was a butterfly location in a crystal building which was closed as well. Maybe another time.
On Tuesday we went to Coffeyville, Ka. We visited the historic area where the Daltons tried to rob two banks and they were killed. We also went to the Brown Manison. Mr. Brown was a millionaire at age 20. He built this mansion of 13,000 sq. ft. for about $125,000 in 1906. He was quite a businessman and had many types of businesses including sulphur springs. He built an indoor and outdoor pool, "spa", massage therapy, health clinic and sulphur treatment center for the town. He had 5 children. Violet was the oldest, she lived to age 88, she traveled all over the world, married twice and had one child who died at a young age. She left the mansion, furnishings and land to the town. Violet's first 2 brothers died in infancy, the 3rd brother died at age 4 of pneumonia and the 4th brother died at age 12 of diabetes complications.
On Wednesday, we were in Okmulgee, Ok which is where my mother was born on 1-11-24. If you have read my "story" you are aware of that. We went to the library and found the name of her street. The house was not there anymore naturally. It seemed strange to be there. I do have a picture of the house that a relative sent me.
Today we are in Grapevine, Tx. We went to the historical area and visited the shops. There were several nice places.
Tomorrow we are going to the Ft. Worth stockyards and historic area to check out the shops. We were there a few years ago but looking forward to seeing it again. We will be spending the weekend with my sister who lives near here and my other sister has just come in to visit as well. We will have the weekend together.
On Sunday we will start for home, taking the Natchez Trace trail.
Here are a few jokes....
-----A blonde goes into a coffee shop and notices there's a "peel and win" sticker on her coffee cup.
So she peels it off and starts screaming, "I've won a motorhome!
I've won a motorhome!"
The waitress says, "That's impossible. The biggest prize is a free Lunch.?"
But the blonde keeps on screaming, "I've won a motorhome! I've won a motorhome!"
Finally, the manager comes over and says, "Ma'am, I'm sorry, but you're mistaken.
You couldn't have possibly won a motorhome because we didn't have that as a prize.
The blonde says, "No, it's not a mistake. I've won a motorhome!"
And she hands the ticket to the manager and HE reads...
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(YOU'RE GOING TO LOVE THIS !!!!!! . I PROMISE !)
"W I N A B A G E L"
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Good Chicken Recipe
Here is a chicken recipe that also includes the use of
popcorn as a stuffing - imagine that! When I found
this recipe, I thought it was perfect for people like
me, who just are not sure how to tell when poultry
is thoroughly cooked, but not dried out. Give this a
try.
BAKED STUFFED CHICKEN
6-7 lb. baking chicken
1 cup melted butter
1 cup stuffing (Pepperidge Farm is good.)
1 cup uncooked popcorn
(ORVILLE REDENBACHERS LOW FAT) Salt/pepper to taste
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush chicken well with
melted butter, salt, and pepper. Fill cavity with
stuffing and popcorn. Place in baking pan with the
neck end toward the back of the oven. Listen for the
popping sounds.
When the chicken's ass blows the oven door open and
the chicken flies across the room, it is done.
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Three men were sitting together bragging about how they had given their new wives duties.
The first man had married a woman from Massachusetts and bragged that he had told his wife she was going to do all the dishes and house cleaning. He said it took a couple days but on the third day he came home to a clean house and dishes.
The second man had married a woman from Kentucky. He bragged that he had given his wife orders that she was to do all the cleaning, dishes, and the cooking. On the first day he didn't see any results, but the next day it was better. By the third day, his house was clean, the dishes were done, and he had a huge dinner on the table.
The third man had married an Indiana girl. He boasted that he told her that her duties were to keep the house cleaned, dishes washed, lawn mowed, laundry washed and hot meals on the table for every meal.
He said the first day he didn't see anything, the second day he didn't see anything, but by the third day most of the swelling had gone down and he could see a little out of his left eye -- Enough to fix himself a bite to eat, load the dishwasher, and telephone a lawn care service.
Got to love them Hoosier girls! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Subject: FW: The Food We Eat
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>> A Doctor was addressing a large audience in Tampa.
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>> "The material we put into our stomachs is enough to have killed most of
>> us sitting here, years ago. Red meat is awful. Soft drinks corrode your
>> stomach lining. Chinese food is loaded with MSG. High fat diets can be
>> disastrous, and none of us realizes the long-term harm caused by the
>> germs in our drinking water. But there is one thing that is the most
>> dangerous of all and we all have, or will, eat it.
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>> "Can anyone here tell me what food it is that causes the most grief and
>> suffering for years after eating it?"
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>> After several seconds of quiet, a 75-year-old man in the front row
>> raised his hand, and softly said, "Wedding Cake."
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Daily prayer: Please God, put your arms around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
This is one of the cutest and nicest emails around......
Happy Friends week!!!!!!
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Many people will walk in and out of your life. But only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.
To handle yourself, use your head;
To handle others, use your heart.
Anger is only one letter short of danger.
If someone betrays you once, it is his fault;
If he betrays you twice, it is your fault.
Great minds discuss ideas;
Average minds discuss events;
Small minds discuss people.
He, who loses money, loses much;
He, who loses a friend, loses much more;
He, who loses faith, loses all.
Beautiful young people are accidents of nature.
Learn from the mistakes of others. You can't live long enough to make them all yourself.
Friends, you and me......
You brought another friend ..
And then there were 3 .
We started our group ..
Our circle of friends.....
There is no beginning or end ....
Yesterday is history.
Tomorrow is mystery.
Today is a gift.
It's National Friendship Week. Show your friends how much you care Send this to everyone you consider a FRIEND. If it comes back to you, then you'll know you have a circle of friends.
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THIS PRETTY MUCH SUMS UP WHERE BIG BUSINESS HAS A GOOD HOLD ON US AND THEIR ATTITUDE ABOUT IT..ENJOY
I complained about my recent electric bill and here's the response !!
Dear Electric Customer,
Just a little note to let you know we understand your anger in the recent price hike. But it should be noted
that you have no choice. We are a big company and you will pay what we tell you. You have no choice. We have the power, you need the power. So sad, too bad. Sucks to be you. Have a nice day and keep those checks coming, loser!
Sincerely,
Your Local Power Company ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Fw: To my online friends
IS THIS CUTE OR WHAT?
On Line Friends
I had some free time, so what did I do?
I checked the computer to see if I'd heard from you!
I used to walk out to a box to retrieve mail.
But I'd rather get it instantly, than wait on the snail!
Checking my e-mail is always fun!
I usually get a joke or greeting from someone.
I feel so blessed because on the other end,
I know I've connected with a friend!
When I've had a hard day and need to share,
Here I can find a friend who will listen and care.
And to this friend I hope I've let them know
That I am always there for them also!
Isn't it a strange kind of bond we form?
It isn't exactly like the "norm"!
But, where is it written, face to face we must be,
For you to be a very good friend to me??
That little joke or note, or just a simple "Hi",
Could be like a ray of sunshine from the sky!
So my online pals, this is dedicated to you,
For all the smiles you have made anew!
May our friendship continue to grow,
And the warmth we feel continue to flow!
Always remember this...
A smile is such an easy thing to pass along the way,
Like a ray of summer sunshine,
On a somewhat gloomy day!!
Thank you for being my Online Friend!!!
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Billy Graham and Oprah - What a good story!
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>>> Billy Graham was being interviewed by Oprah Winfrey on television.
>>> Oprah told him that in her childhood home, she use to watch him preach on a little black and white TV while sitting on a linoleum floor.
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>>> She went on to the tell viewers that in his lifetime Billy has preached to twenty-million people around the world, not to mention the countless numbers who have heard him whenever his crusades are broadcast. When
She asked if he got nervous before facing a crowd, Billy replied humbly,
>>> "No, I don't get nervous before crowds, but I did today before I was going to meet with you."
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>>> Oprah's show is broadcast to twenty-million people every day.
>>> She is comfortable with famous stars and celebrities but seemed in awe of
Dr.Billy Graham.
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>>> When the interview ended, she told the audience, "You don't often see this on my show, but we're going to pray." Then she asked Billy to close in prayer. The camera panned the studio audience as they bowed their heads and closed their eyes just like in one of his crusades.
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>>> Oprah sang the first line from the song that is his hallmark "Just as I am, without a plea," misreading the line and singing off'-key, but
her voice was full of emotion and almost cracked.
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>>> When Billy stood up after the show, instead of hugging her guest, Oprah's usual custom, she went over and just nestled against him.
>>> Billy wrapped his arm around her and pulled her under his shoulder. She stood in his fatherly embrace with a look of sheer contentment..
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>>> I once read the book "Nestle, Don't Wrestle" by Corrie Ten Boom. The power of nestling was evident on the TV screen that day. Billy Graham was not the least bit condemning, distant, or hesitant to embrace a public personality who may not fit the evangelistic mold. His grace and courage are sometimes stunning. In an interview with Hugh Downs, on the 20/20 program, the subject turned to homosexuality. Hugh looked directly at Billy and said, "If you had a homosexual child, would you love him?" Billy didn't miss a beat.
>>> He replied with sincerity and gentleness, "Why, I would love that one even more"
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>>> The title of Billy's autobiography, "Just As I Am," says it all. His life goes before him speaking as eloquently as that charming southern drawl for which he is known.
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>>> If, when I am eighty years old, my autobiography were to be titled "Just As I Am," I wonder how I would live now? Do I have the courage to be me? I'll never be a Billy Graham, the elegant man who draws people to the Lord through a simple one-point message, but I hope to be a person who is real and compassionate and who might draw people to nestle within God's embrace.
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>>> Do you make it a point to speak to a visitor or person who shows up alone at church, buy a hamburger for a homeless man, call your mother on Sunday afternoons?
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>>> Did anyone ever tell you how beautiful you look when you're looking for grace? what's beautiful in someone else?
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>>> Billy complimented Oprah when asked what he was most thankful for; he said Salvation given to us in Jesus Christ" then added, "and the way you have made people all over this country aware of the power of being grateful."
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>>> When asked his secret of love, being married fifty-four years to the same person, he said, "Ruth and I are happily incompatible."
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>>> How unexpected. We would all live more comfortably with everybody around us if we would find the strength in being grateful and happily incompatible.
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>>> Let's take the things that set us apart, that make us different, that cause us to disagree, and make them an occasion to compliment each other and be thankful for each other. Let us be big enough to be smaller than our neighbor, spouse, friends, and strangers.
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>>> Every day, may we Nestle, not Wrestle!
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Catholic Horse Racing
Subject: CATHOLIC HORSERACING
Bubba was from Alabama, and was a good ole Southern Baptist. He loved to sneak away to the race track. One day he was there betting on the ponies, and losing his shirt, when he noticed a priest step out onto the track and bless the forehead of one of the horses lining up for the 4th race. Lo and behold, this horse -- a very long shot -- won the race.
Bubba was most interested to see what the priest did in the next race. Sure enough, he watched the priest step out onto the track as the horses for the fifth race lined up, and placed a blessing on the forehead of one of the horses.
Bubba made a beeline for the window and placed a small bet on the horse. Again, even though another long shot, the horse the priest had blessed won the race. Bubba collected his winnings and anxiously waited to see which horse the priest bestowed his blessing on for the 6th race.
The priest showed, blessed a horse, Bubba bet on it, and it won! Bubba was elated! As the day went on, the priest continued blessing one of the horses, and it always came in first.
Bubba began to pull in some serious money, and by the last race, he knew his wildest dreams were going to come true. He made a quick stop at the ATM, withdrew big money and awaited the priest's blessing that would tell him which horse to bet on. True to his pattern, the priest stepped out onto the track before the last race and blessed the forehead, eyes, ears and hooves of one of the horses.
Bubba bet every cent, and watched the horse come in dead last. He was dumbfounded.
He made his way to the track, and when he found the priest, he demanded, What happened, Father? All day you blessed horses and they won. The last race, you blessed a horse and he lost. Now I've lost all my savings, thanks to you!!"
The priest nodded wisely and said, "That's the problem with you protestants ...you can't tell the difference between a simple blessing and the Last Rites."
When you read this, you will know everything!!!!
The liquid inside young coconuts can be used as a substitute for blood plasma.
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>> No piece of paper can be folded in half more than seven (7) times.
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>> Donkeys kill more people annually than plane crashes.
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>> You burn more calories sleeping than you do watching television.
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>> Oak trees do not produce acorns until they are fifty (50) years of
>> age or older.
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>> The first product to have a bar code was Wrigley's gum.
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>> The king of hearts is the only king without a mustache.
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>> American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987 by
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>> eliminating one (1) olive from each salad served in first-class.
>> Venusis the only planet that rotates clockwise.
>> Apples , not caffeine, are more efficient at waking you up in the
>> morning.
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>> Most dust particles in your house are made from dead skin.
>> (No wonder my house is so DUSTY! LOL!)
>> The first owner of the Marlboro Company died of lung cancer .
>> So did the first "Marlboro Man."
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>> Walt Disney was afraid of mice.
>> Pearls melt in vinegar.
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>> The three most valuable brand names on earth: Marlboro,Coca Cola,
>> and Budweiser,in that order.
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>> It is possible to lead a cow upstairs...but not downstairs.
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>> A duck's quack doesn't echo, and no one knows why.
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>> Dentists have recommended that a toothbrush be kept at least six
>> (6) feet
>> away from a toilet to avoid airborne particles resulting from the
>> flush. (I keep my toothbrush in the living room now!)
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>> Richard Millhouse Nixon was the first U.S. president whose name
>> contains all the letters from the word "criminal." The second?
>> William Jefferson Clinton
>> (Please don't tell me you're SURPRISED!?!!)
>> And the best for last.....
>> Turtles can breathe through their butts .
>> (I know some people like that; don't YOU?)
Now you know every thing there is to Know - Can You Figure These Out?
1. A murderer is condemned to death. He has to choose between three rooms. The first is full of raging fires, the second is full of assassins with loaded guns, and the third is full of lions that haven't eaten in 3 years. Which room is safest for him?
2. A woman shoots her husband. Then she holds him under water for over 5 minutes. Finally, she hangs him. But 5 minutes later they both go out together and enjoy a wonderful dinner together. How can this be?
3. What is black when you buy it, red when you use it, and gray when you throw it away?
4. Can you name three consecutive days without using the words Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday?
5. This is an unusual paragraph. I'm curious how quickly you can find out what is so unusual about it. It looks so plain you would think nothing was wrong with it. In fact, nothing is wrong with it! It is unusual though. Study it, and think about it, but you still may not find anything odd. But if you work at it a bit, you might find out. Try to do so without any coaching!
DON'T PEEK..................! ..........
ANSWERS:
1. The third. Lions that haven't eaten in three years are dead.
2. The woman was a photographer. She shot a picture of her husband, developed it and hung it up to dry.
3. Charcoal
4. Sure you can: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow!
5. The letter "e," which is the most common letter in the English language, does not appear once in the long paragraph.
--------- Sorry for the mistakes, but it is so late and I am so tired. That's all, folks
