AFTR's Daily Commute

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 1:35 pm

Odie;1212346 wrote: would you?

not me, never:-5:-5:-5

Nope..........not me. I can't stand to look straight down when I'm up high. I get queasy. :wah:

farmer giles · Post by **farmer giles** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 1:37 pm

along-for-the-ride;1212559 wrote: Nope..........not me. I can't stand to look straight down when I'm up high. I get queasy. :wah:

time fies like an arrow ,friut flies like a banana

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Jul 02, 2009 2:55 pm

along-for-the-ride;1212559 wrote: Nope..........not me. I can't stand to look straight down when I'm up high. I get queasy. :wah:

me to! The first time I went up the CN Tower in Toronto......o m g

glass elevator!:-5:-5:-5

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 5:25 am

:wah:

Hello my friends!

Well, it's July 4th here. Saturday. Hubby had to work today (sigh) but I will meet him for lunch later. Our company will give us holiday pay for today. Hubby will get holiday pay plus hours he worked today. Any extra money on the paycheck helps.

Come sit beside us and let's watch some fireworks together.

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Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 5:38 am

along-for-the-ride;1213077 wrote: :wah:

Hello my friends!

Well, it's July 4th here. Saturday. Hubby had to work today (sigh) but I will meet him for lunch later. Our company will give us holiday pay for today. Hubby will get holiday pay plus hours he worked today. Any extra money on the paycheck helps.

Come sit beside us and let's watch some fireworks together.

oh great, more fireworks, we had them Wed. for Canada Day!

Happy 4th!:guitarist:guitarist

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 2:39 pm

Hey Along and Odie,

Just popping in for a bit to say hello...:-4

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Jul 04, 2009 2:44 pm

Kathy Ellen;1213162 wrote: Hey Along and Odie,

Just popping in for a bit to say hello...:-4

hey babe.......glad your enjoying your long weekend!:guitarist:guitarist

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 2:06 pm

Hey Kathy and Odie!

I'm posting this link because it's summertime finally. And it's just beautiful..........enjoy!

YouTube - A Summer Place

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Jul 07, 2009 2:30 pm

along-for-the-ride;1214350 wrote: Hey Kathy and Odie!

I'm posting this link because it's summertime finally. And it's just beautiful..........enjoy!

YouTube - A Summer Place

awesome song!:guitarist

Trunk Monkey · Post by **Trunk Monkey** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 5:50 am

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed Jul 08, 2009 4:33 pm

:-6 Hello, TM!! So nice of you to come visit me.

Here's another of my favorite "summer songs" for you.

YouTube - Summer Breeze Seals & Crofts 1972

It is early evening, and I hear distant thunder slowly moving in my direction. The trees are doing a little swaying in the wind. We may have one of those "pop-up storms" in a little while.

Pick atleast one day this summer to allow yourself to be a kid again.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 1:02 pm

I did.......I walked through the mud in the garden after it rained to pick the weeds out......then hosed myself down just like a dog!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

ewwwwwwwwwwww it felt sooooooo good!:guitarist:guitarist

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 2:04 pm

Good for you, Odie!

I had been absent from the internet for two days as there was a problem with the ISP somewhere. I had called tech support and she said there was a temporary problem with the service in my area. It's good to be connected again.

The last few months, Hubby and I have been going out to eat with his sister and her hubby on Friday evenings. I've gotten where I look forward to these outings as they are almost like going on a double date. :wah:

Have you ever been on a double date?

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 2:24 pm

along-for-the-ride;1215837 wrote:

Good for you, Odie!

I had been absent from the internet for two days as there was a problem with the ISP somewhere. I had called tech support and she said there was a temporary problem with the service in my area. It's good to be connected again.

The last few months, Hubby and I have been going out to eat with his sister and her hubby on Friday evenings. I've gotten where I look forward to these outings as they are almost like going on a double date. :wah:

Have you ever been on a double date?

well, no internet is just not acceptable!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

Your outings do sound like so much fun, double-dating, wow, way back when I did that!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 2:38 pm

:wah::wah:

Here's a little video I just found on the net. Enjoy!

Viral All-Stars on Yahoo! Video

Talk about being a kid again! :wah:

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Jul 11, 2009 4:01 pm

along-for-the-ride;1215853 wrote: :wah::wah:

Here's a little video I just found on the net. Enjoy!

Viral All-Stars on Yahoo! Video

Talk about being a kid again! :wah:

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

oh gosh, that was just to cute!:guitarist:guitarist

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 3:08 pm

Today we went to the Flea Market and after we came home, we had a fish fry. Hubby used his deep fryer outside in the back yard.

Below are two of my "flea market finds"....both were $1.00 each. One is a metal chicken-design pail and the other is a little glass chicken ornament.

The other photo is our fish fry........fish (ofcourse), hush puppies and fries. We also had cole slaw. Come............help yourself.............we have plenty.

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Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 3:26 pm

along-for-the-ride;1216234 wrote: Today we went to the Flea Market and after we came home, we had a fish fry. Hubby used his deep fryer outside in the back yard.

Below are two of my "flea market finds"....both were $1.00 each. One is a metal chicken-design pail and the other is a little glass chicken ornament.

The other photo is our fish fry........fish (ofcourse), hush puppies and fries. We also had cole slaw. Come............help yourself.............we have plenty.

Oh Along...I love your chicken bucket.

I really don't eat fish, but I'd love some fries and hush puppies...looks yummy.....I'm grabbing a plate now:wah:

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 4:07 pm

Hello, Kathy!

Fish is not one my favorite foods either. But Hubby caught it, cleaned it, and cooked it...............so I ate it. :wah:

Here is a link to a song I like.

YouTube - When I Ruled the World - Peter Pevensie

What would you do if you ruled the world?

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Jul 12, 2009 5:18 pm

along-for-the-ride;1216234 wrote: Today we went to the Flea Market and after we came home, we had a fish fry. Hubby used his deep fryer outside in the back yard.

Below are two of my "flea market finds"....both were $1.00 each. One is a metal chicken-design pail and the other is a little glass chicken ornament.

The other photo is our fish fry........fish (ofcourse), hush puppies and fries. We also had cole slaw. Come............help yourself.............we have plenty.

I love chickens, that one is so cool!

your dinner looks yummy, I would love some fish thank you!:guitarist

what are hush puppies?

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 1:03 pm

Hush puppies are made from corn meal,eggs and water mixed together in a small bowl. Some folks put a little chopped onion in with the mix. Stir it real good, making sure it isn't too watery. Get youreself a good mediun-sized spoon, spoon out some and carefully drop into hot grease. When they are done, they will float to the surface. They are delicious with fried fish.........especially catfish.

In the "olden days", ladies would fix these and toss a few to the hungry pet dogs who would beg and dance around the fryer. That's why they are called "hush puppies". :wah:

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 2:06 pm

along-for-the-ride;1216494 wrote:

Hush puppies are made from corn meal,eggs and water mixed together in a small bowl. Some folks put a little chopped onion in with the mix. Stir it real good, making sure it isn't too watery. Get youreself a good mediun-sized spoon, spoon out some and carefully drop into hot grease. When they are done, they will float to the surface. They are delicious with fried fish.........especially catfish.

In the "olden days", ladies would fix these and toss a few to the hungry pet dogs who would beg and dance around the fryer. That's why they are called "hush puppies". :wah:

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

I learn something new everyday......thank you!:guitarist:guitarist

farmer giles · Post by **farmer giles** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 3:05 pm

wishing you a happy commute today friend :-6:-6

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon Jul 13, 2009 3:30 pm

Thank you, Jimbo.

My commute from work to home this afternoon was a little rough. Thunder, lightening, and heavy rain. Hubby was off from work today, so I drove by myself. I kept thinking, "Carry me home safely" to my car.............and she did. It was one of those times when I drive below the speed limit, both hands on the wheel, and steady. My drive is only 20 minutes with only three turns to work. Seems like a long time when the weather is rough. :wah:

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 1:57 pm

So Hubby and I have been told at the Health Clinic at work, that we need to raise our low (good) cholesteral intake. I was wondering...............well what CAN we eat?

I found this website with some yummy sounding recipes and I thought I would share it with you all if you are interested.

Low-Cholesterol Recipes

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 2:33 pm

along-for-the-ride;1217170 wrote: So Hubby and I have been told at the Health Clinic at work, that we need to raise our low (good) cholesteral intake. I was wondering...............well what CAN we eat?

I found this website with some yummy sounding recipes and I thought I would share it with you all if you are interested.

Low-Cholesterol Recipes

mmmm beef and barley soup!

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 3:56 pm

Today, I thought you might like to watch a slide-show of kitchens from the 50's,

60's and the 70's. Kinda intersting.

Decades of Kitchens - 1 Room Design - Your Home - MSN Lifestyle

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 1:02 pm

I will take you on a tour of gravesites of famous people. It's broad daylight, so dont' be nervous. You may even find out a little more about the person than you already knew.

Let's go.........

Photos: Will Michael Jackson Memorial Be Like These Celebrity Tombs? | Newsweek Culture | Newsweek.com

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri Jul 17, 2009 2:13 pm

along-for-the-ride;1217775 wrote: I will take you on a tour of gravesites of famous people. It's broad daylight, so dont' be nervous. You may even find out a little more about the person than you already knew.

Let's go.........

Photos: Will Michael Jackson Memorial Be Like These Celebrity Tombs? | Newsweek Culture | Newsweek.com

wow, what a journey down memory lane!

RI.P.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 9:23 am

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 3:57 pm

Hello, Odie!

I want to tell you how much I appreciate you posting in this thread.

I took these photos at the flea market yesterday. They are of a charming cluttered garden there.

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Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Jul 20, 2009 4:21 pm

along-for-the-ride;1218848 wrote: Hello, Odie!

I want to tell you how much I appreciate you posting in this thread.

I took these photos at the flea market yesterday. They are of a charming cluttered garden there.

Oh I love posting in your room, you always have the coolest pics!:guitarist:guitarist

now these are my kind of gardens!

rustic, and it looks like everything was just scattered!

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 2:17 pm

Today, let's go to a flea market...............in Paris. I see alot of similarities between our US fleas and the French fleas. :wah:

YouTube - Paris Flea Market

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Jul 22, 2009 9:38 am

along-for-the-ride;1219312 wrote: Today, let's go to a flea market...............in Paris. I see alot of similarities between our US fleas and the French fleas. :wah:

YouTube - Paris Flea Market

let's hope he's a nice guy!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 4:32 pm

Lately, I have posting all over the Garden and even starting a few threads. It's been fun. There are so many topics, past and present. Well, I'm just going to take a break now and pull over to the side of the road and just park for awhile. I'll just sit back and relax.

FW: 40 Tips for a Good Life

>

>

> 1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile.

> It is the ultimate anti-depressant.

>

> 2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day.

>

> 3. Buy a DVR and tape your late night shows and get more sleep.

>

> 4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement,

> 'My purpose is to __________ today.'

>

> 5. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.

>

> 6. Play more games and read more books than you did in 2007.

>

> 7. Make time to practice meditation and prayer. They provide us with daily

> fuel for our busy lives.

>

> 8. Spend time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.

>

> 9. Dream more while you are awake.

>

> 10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is

manufactured in plants.

>

> 11. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon,

> broccoli, almonds & walnuts.

>

> 12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.

>

> 13. Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing

energy into your life.

>

> 14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, OR issues of the past,

> negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy

> in the positive present moment.

>

> 15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are

simply part

> of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons

you learn will last a lifetime.

>

> 16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college

kid with a maxed out charge card.

>

> 17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the NEGATIVE BLUES away.

>

> 18. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

>

> 19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

>

> 20. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

>

> 21. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

>

> 22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.

>

> 23. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is

all about.

>

> 24. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

>

> 25. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this

matter?'

>

> 26. Forgive everyone for everything.

>

> 27. What other people think of you is none of your business.

>

> 28. Remember, GOD heals everything.

>

> 29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

>

> 30. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay

in touch.

>

> 31. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

>

> 32. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.

>

> 33. The best is yet to come.

>

> 34. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

>

> 35. Do the right thing!

>

> 36. Call your family often. (Or email them to death!!!)

>

> 37. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements:

> I am thankful for __________. Today I accomplished _________.

>

> 38. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.

>

> 39. Enjoy the ride. Remember this is not Disney World and you certainly don't

want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and

enjoy the ride.

>

> 40. May your troubles be less, May your blessings be more, May nothing but

happiness come through your door!

>

>

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Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Jul 23, 2009 5:18 pm

22. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.

thanks, that's a good one for me.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Jul 25, 2009 5:56 am

15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are

simply part

> of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons

you learn will last a lifetime.

This is one that I keep in mind.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Sat Jul 25, 2009 9:32 am

a postcard for you aftr...we ate lunch here in the Dingle Peninsula...it was delish.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Jul 25, 2009 10:05 am

along-for-the-ride;1221160 wrote: 15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are

simply part

> of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons

you learn will last a lifetime.

This is one that I keep in mind.

love your always positive attitude!

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Jul 25, 2009 10:57 am

a postcard for you aftr...we ate lunch here in the Dingle Peninsula...it was delish.

Thanks for the pic, duckie! What was on the menu......and what did you have?

Odie, I try to hold a postive attitude about things, but, sometimes, it is kinda hard. I have my moments like everyone else. But I do seem to bounce back eventually. I don't like to waste time being bitter or holding a grudge.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Jul 25, 2009 2:18 pm

along-for-the-ride;1221256 wrote: a postcard for you aftr...we ate lunch here in the Dingle Peninsula...it was delish.

Thanks for the pic, duckie! What was on the menu......and what did you have?

Odie, I try to hold a postive attitude about things, but, sometimes, it is kinda hard. I have my moments like everyone else. But I do seem to bounce back eventually. I don't like to waste time being bitter or holding a grudge.

most days I do have a positive attitude, but I do hold a few grudges.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 1:10 pm

There have several posts in the Garden lately about child abuse/neglect and animal abuse.

Bless the beasts and the children

For in this world they have no voice

They have no choice

Bless the beasts and the children

For the world can never be

The world they see

Light their way

When the darkness surrounds them

Give them love

Let it shine all around them

Bless the beasts and the children

Give them shelter from a storm

Keep them safe

Keep them warm

Light their way

When the darkness surrounds them

Give them love

Let it shine all around them

Bless the beasts and the children

Give them shelter from a storm

Keep them safe

Keep them warm

The children

The children

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Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Jul 30, 2009 2:54 pm

very nice.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Aug 01, 2009 4:57 am

Yesterday evening was rainy off and on. Hubby and I were just about home after our dinner out, when suddenly he turned the truck around and made a U-turn. I looked at him, and he said, "There's some ducks walking along the side of the road." He stopped the truck along side the road and that's when I noticed them. Sure enough, there was a family of 6 ducks strolling dangerously close to the road. Hubby got out of the truck to try to herd them safely away from the road and they finally complied. I would have gotten out of the truck as well, but from the passenger side I was concerned the duck procession might go the wrong way into the road. Well, the last time we had a glimpse of the ducks, they were safley walking toward the woods and hopefully, a pond. Good luck, little duckies!

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Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Aug 01, 2009 5:05 am

along-for-the-ride;1223692 wrote: Yesterday evening was rainy off and on. Hubby and I were just about home after our dinner out, when suddenly he turned the truck around and made a U-turn. I looked at him, and he said, "There's some ducks walking along the side of the road." He stopped the truck along side the road and that's when I noticed them. Sure enough, there was a family of 6 ducks strolling dangerously close to the road. Hubby got out of the truck to try to herd them safely away from the road and they finally complied. I would have gotten out of the truck as well, but from the passenger side I was concerned the duck procession might go the wrong way into the road. Well, the last time we had a glimpse of the ducks, they were safley walking toward the woods and hopefully, a pond. Good luck, little duckies!

they are so cute.

last year while on a side street, mom, dad and 6 babies were trying to cross the road...

-I got out of my car and stopped the traffic for them to cross safely.

mom lead them across the street, all babies walked after her, but the last little duck could not jump down from the curb...

-dad was so patient as he stood behind him.....it was so cute to see him finally jump off the curb...walk across the street.....jump up again on the curb..........and dad following.

The drivers were all in awwwwwwwwwww!:-4

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Aug 02, 2009 7:56 am

Hey, Odie. We human beings CAN be kind to animals.

To me, there is something exciting about an impending storm as long as we are safe at home. I took these photos from my front yard late Friday afternoon (before the duck incident :wah:). "The bark was worse than the bite." The storm turned out to be not as bad as it looked like it would be.

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Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Aug 02, 2009 8:48 am

along-for-the-ride;1224000 wrote: Hey, Odie. We human beings CAN be kind to animals.

To me, there is something exciting about an impending storm as long as we are safe at home. I took these photos from my front yard late Friday afternoon (before the duck incident :wah:). "The bark was worse than the bite." The storm turned out to be not as bad as it looked like it would be.

wow, that looks scary......I hate storms.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 3:37 pm

"I was having a good sleep

in my car

In the, parking lot of the

Showboat Casino hotel (Never been there)

I say, "I remember you

you drive like a PTA mother" (???)

You brought me draft beer

in a plastic cup

I'm feeling thankful

for the small things, today

I'm feeling thankful

for the small things, today (Now this is true)

Happy, Happy Birthday to me

Happy Birthday to me

and to you

Happy, Happy Birthday to me

Happy Birthday to me

and to you-ah

I'm feeling thankful

for the small things, today

I'm feeling thankful

for the small things, today

I remember you

I crashed your wedding (Never happened)

With some, orange crepe paper

and some Halloween candy

A sometimes

I wish I were Catholic (I am Catholic)

I don't know why

I guess I'm happy to see your face

at a time like this

Happy, Happy Birthday to me

Happy Birthday to me

and to you-ah

Happy, Happy Birthday to me

Happy Birthday to me

and to you-ah

Happy Birthday baby, to me

Happy Birthday, to me

Happy Birthday, to me

Happy Birthday, to me"

Found this poem on the net today. I had to add my own edits...as you can see.

Just gotta a phone call from my sister. It's always nice to chat with her.

I thought a Birthday is a good day to pull out the ole photo album again and look at some old photos of other birthdays.

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Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Aug 03, 2009 4:01 pm

birthdays are indeed a wonderful time to bring out the old photos, as everyone always looks so happy!

I hope you had a great birthday, you deserve nothing less than the best!

xo

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu Aug 06, 2009 3:10 pm

My son advised me to get a Facebook account. I did just that. If you have an account there and wish to contact me, PM me, and I will give you my RL name. :wah:

My grandchildren called me the other evening to wish me a happy birthday. I really enjoyed chatting with them. That was the first time I actually had a conversation with my youngest granchild, who is only three years old. Really special. :-4