AFTR's Daily Commute

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 6:22 am

along-for-the-ride;1304164 wrote: I just read on FB that my son and his buddy are travelling through Illinois today on their Road Trip from ND to GA.

I hope they are following some of the tips from this website on Roadtrips:

18 Travel Tips For Planning A Road Trip | Travel News | Highway Travel | 511enews.com

I'm sure they are mom.:-6

but I often wonder, how many do this?

- Get the oil changed and your fluids checked before you leave.

How much longer will it take them?

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 10:51 am

Hey Odie! He mentioned something about reaching North Georgia tomorrow night. If that be the case, they should reach our neck of the woods Monday evening.

I thought of this song today. Don't know why. I like it............gives me goosebumps:

YouTube - The Highwaymen - Highwayman Music Video

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 3:00 pm

along-for-the-ride;1304208 wrote: Hey Odie! He mentioned something about reaching North Georgia tomorrow night. If that be the case, they should reach our neck of the woods Monday evening.

I thought of this song today. Don't know why. I like it............gives me goosebumps:

YouTube - The Highwaymen - Highwayman Music Video

two more days and he'll be home, how wonderful for you.:-4

that song gives me goosebumps to.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Apr 18, 2010 8:24 am

It's late Sunday morning. The location is right across the road from our home. Hubby and I woke up late and enjoyed a leisurely morning. We look out our front door and see the cops are on the job again. We have yet another road block in progress. Ofcourse, I had to get my camera out. The girl in one of the photos below just had a field sobriety test and had her belongings taken from her vehicle and examined by an officer.

YouTube - COPS Theme Song - Bad Boys

Bad girls too.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 1:26 pm

My son and his buddy arrived safe and sound. It is so nice for me to give that "mom" hug again, look into my sons eyes and hear his laughter. Life has made both of us older. I hope we can get to know each other again and be part of each other's lives.

Home is the one place in all this world where hearts are sure of each other. It is the place of confidence. It is the place where we tear off that mask of guarded and suspicious coldness which the world forces us to wear in self-defense, and where we pour out the unreserved communications of full and confiding hearts. It is the spot where expressions of tenderness gush out without any sensation of awkwardness and without any dread of ridicule. ~Frederick W. Robertson

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon Apr 19, 2010 3:04 pm

I'm so happy he made it home and he is safe.

there is nothing like a mothers love.:-4

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Apr 20, 2010 2:25 pm

:-4 This song is for my son:

YouTube - Dixie Chicks - Landslide (normal version + lyrics)

Landslide lyrics

Songwriters: Nicks, Stevie;

Took my love and I took it down

Climbed a mountain and I turned around

And I saw my reflection in the snow covered hills

Well, the landslide brought me down

Oh, mirror in the sky, what is love?

Can the child within my heart rise above?

Can I sail through the changing ocean tides?

Can I handle the seasons of my life?

Well, I've been afraid of changin'

'Cause I've built my life around you

But time makes bolder, children get older

I'm getting older too, well

Well, I've been afraid of changin'

'Cause I've built my life around you

But time makes bolder, children get older

I'm getting older too, well, I'm getting older too

So take this love and take it down

Yeah, and if you climb a mountain and you turn around

And if you see my reflection in the snow covered hills

Well, the landslide brought down

And if you see my reflection in the snow covered hills

Well maybe, well maybe, well maybe

The landslide will bring you down

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu Apr 22, 2010 12:36 pm

My horoscope for today:

April 22, 2010

Leo (7/23-8/22)

Are you ready for a day that's perfect, for no other reason than because you're simply happy to be you? It's coming, so do what you've got to do. We're all entitled to that kind of magical day now and then, and you, of all people, are set to enjoy it. Of course, feelings this good should be shared with someone you care for -- and you know just the lucky person to invite along for the ride.

:wah:

"and you know just the lucky person to invite...............along for the ride."

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 5:26 am

Since I work at a poultry plant here in Georgia, I found this article interesting:

'Animal Factory' Author David Kirby on Industrial Farming - TIME

It is sad about the live animals.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 5:36 am

along-for-the-ride;1305526 wrote: Since I work at a poultry plant here in Georgia, I found this article interesting:

'Animal Factory' Author David Kirby on Industrial Farming - TIME

It is sad about the live animals.

what is your job there?

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 11:49 am

Hey Odie!

I work in the Personnel office. Answer the phone, file, track records, in-process new hires, assist employees...that type of thing. I've been with the company since 1991, but during my first three years there, I worked in the plant.

People buy alot of poultry thankfully. :yh_chickn

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 2:38 pm

along-for-the-ride;1305549 wrote: Hey Odie!

I work in the Personnel office. Answer the phone, file, track records, in-process new hires, assist employees...that type of thing. I've been with the company since 1991, but during my first three years there, I worked in the plant.

People buy alot of poultry thankfully. :yh_chickn

Chicken is the best seller of all here also.

That's quite an interesting job and you have been there a long time, congrats!

thank goodness your not killing the poor things.

How is your son adapting?

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Sat Apr 24, 2010 4:14 pm

along-for-the-ride;1305239 wrote: My horoscope for today:

April 22, 2010

Leo (7/23-8/22)

Are you ready for a day that's perfect, for no other reason than because you're simply happy to be you? It's coming, so do what you've got to do. We're all entitled to that kind of magical day now and then, and you, of all people, are set to enjoy it. Of course, feelings this good should be shared with someone you care for -- and you know just the lucky person to invite along for the ride.

:wah:

"and you know just the lucky person to invite...............along for the ride."

No kidding, it said "along for the ride" on your horoscope?

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 8:47 am

Zapata;1305591 wrote: No kidding, it said "along for the ride" on your horoscope?

Yep, it sure did, Zapata. :wah:

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 9:08 am

Hey Odie!

My son is doing well. He has been staying nearby with some married friends and their two children. His buddy (the guy he rode down here with), unfortunately, had a family emergency so he had to return to ND, but he does plan on returning soon. This past week, my son has been revisitng old friends and getting to know the area again. And, ofcourse, visiting me and Hubby.

I think this week he will be job hunting.

I do have a photo of us taken this past Friday, but it turned out a little blurry.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 10:19 am

along-for-the-ride;1305720 wrote: Hey Odie!

My son is doing well. He has been staying nearby with some married friends and their two children. His buddy (the guy he rode down here with), unfortunately, had a family emergency so he had to return to ND, but he does plan on returning soon. This past week, my son has been revisitng old friends and getting to know the area again. And, ofcourse, visiting me and Hubby.

I think this week he will be job hunting.

I do have a photo of us taken this past Friday, but it turned out a little blurry.

awwwwwwww its a nice photo mom!:-4

I'm glad he is adjusting and everything has gone alright.

Everyone must be so happy he is back home, sounds like this was the best thing for him.

ahhhhhhhh yes, job hunting, I remember those years, not easy.

good to know his buddy is coming back as he would miss him.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon Apr 26, 2010 12:54 pm

Song for the day:

Now here you go again

You say you want your freedom

Well who am I to keep you down

It's only right that you should

Play the way you feel it

But listen carefully to the sound

Of your loneliness

Like a heartbeat drives you mad

In the stillness of remembering what you had

And what you lost

And what you had

And what you lost

Thunder only happens when it's raining

Players only love you when they're playing

Say, women, they will come and they will go

When the rain washes you clean you'll know

Now here I go again, I see the crystal visions

I keep my visions to myself

It's only me who wants to wrap around your dreams and

Have you any dreams you'd like to sell?

Dreams of loneliness

Like a heartbeat drives you mad

In the stillness of remembering what you had

And what you lost

And what you had

And what you lost

Thunder only happens when it's raining

Players only love you when they're playing

Say, women, they will come and they will go

When the rain washes you clean you'll know

You'll know

You will know

You'll know...

YouTube - Fleetwood Mac - Dreams

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 2:33 pm

I grew up in the city of Chicago, so I am familiar with these. The garbage trucks would use them to pick up the trash from behind the houses. It was also a good short cut......in the daytime. The dark of night made them kind of creepy.

An alley or alleyway is a narrow, pedestrian lane found in urban areas which usually runs between or behind buildings. In older cities and towns in Europe, alleys are often what is left of a medieval street network, or a right of way or ancient footpath in an urban setting. In older urban development, alleys were built to allow for deliveries such as coal to the rear of houses. Alleys may be paved, or simply dirt tracks. A blind alley has no outlet at one end and is thus a cul-de-sac.

Do you live near one?

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed Apr 28, 2010 1:19 pm

Since I was posting about alleys, I add this link................just for laughs.

YouTube - Alley Oop

:wah: Remember that song?

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Apr 28, 2010 2:59 pm

along-for-the-ride;1306481 wrote: Since I was posting about alleys, I add this link................just for laughs.

YouTube - Alley Oop

:wah: Remember that song?

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

one of the best, thanks for sharing!:wah:

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 12:55 pm

I will be the gladdest thing

Under the sun!

I will touch a hundred flowers

And not pick one.

~Edna St. Vincent Millay,

Here are a couple of photos I took about a half hour ago in our front yard. These are actually blooming out there.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 3:45 pm

along-for-the-ride;1306723 wrote: I will be the gladdest thing

Under the sun!

I will touch a hundred flowers

And not pick one.

~Edna St. Vincent Millay,

Here are a couple of photos I took about a half hour ago in our front yard. These are actually blooming out there.

I love your roses, mine are barely budding.

what is the name of the other plant, that one is awesome!:-6

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 1:18 pm

The other flower is called an amaryllis:

Amaryllis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A naked lady??? :wah:

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 2:20 pm

along-for-the-ride;1306975 wrote:

The other flower is called an amaryllis:

Amaryllis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A naked lady??? :wah:

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

They are very popular here, I just hate planting bulbs as the squirrels dig them up.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat May 01, 2010 5:42 am

From Time Magazine:

The World's Most Bizarre Collections - Photo Essays - TIME

Do you have a collection? What do you collect?

G#Gill · Post by **G#Gill** » Sat May 01, 2010 1:03 pm

along-for-the-ride;1306975 wrote:

The other flower is called an amaryllis:

Amaryllis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A naked lady??? :wah:

Is that 'the way to' ? :yh_rotfl ...................... sorry that was silly :rolleyes: :yh_rotfl

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat May 01, 2010 4:35 pm

G#Gill;1307280 wrote: Is that 'the way to' ? :yh_rotfl ...................... sorry that was silly :rolleyes: :yh_rotfl

:wah: These links are for you G#Gill:

YouTube - George Strait - Amarillo By Morning

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun May 02, 2010 6:46 am

The McDonalds Happy Meal. Have you every purchashed one for yourself or a child. I have..............mostly for the little toy that came with it. :wah:

A Brief History of The Happy Meal - TIME

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun May 02, 2010 8:09 am

along-for-the-ride;1307424 wrote: The McDonalds Happy Meal. Have you every purchashed one for yourself or a child. I have..............mostly for the little toy that came with it. :wah:

A Brief History of The Happy Meal - TIME

:yh_rotfl

I've just bought the toy!:yh_rotfl

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Sun May 02, 2010 9:18 am

along-for-the-ride;1307424 wrote: The McDonalds Happy Meal. Have you every purchashed one for yourself or a child. I have..............mostly for the little toy that came with it. :wah:

A Brief History of The Happy Meal - TIME

What's next?

The Walton Tribune

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun May 02, 2010 4:33 pm

I must admit the Happy Meal dolls are pretty cute...........and I do have some of them.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun May 02, 2010 6:04 pm

along-for-the-ride;1307546 wrote: I must admit the Happy Meal dolls are pretty cute...........and I do have some of them.

that's a really nice collection you have!:-6

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon May 03, 2010 1:10 pm

Heck, Odie............the photo below is MY collection. :wah:

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon May 03, 2010 3:27 pm

along-for-the-ride;1307678 wrote: Heck, Odie............the photo below is MY collection. :wah:

:eek:

wow, there's tons!:yh_rotfl

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue May 04, 2010 2:15 pm

:wah:

It has rained just about all day here in Georgia. Probably rain some tonight too. Made me think of this song:

YouTube - Rainy Night in Georgia -- Brook Benton

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue May 04, 2010 2:39 pm

along-for-the-ride;1307941 wrote: :wah:

It has rained just about all day here in Georgia. Probably rain some tonight too. Made me think of this song:

YouTube - Rainy Night in Georgia -- Brook Benton

great song!

we had rain all weekend, now its your turn.:wah:

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed May 05, 2010 1:48 pm

Well, today it's sunny and rather warm here. But..............I'm still thinking about umbrellas. :wah: Whoever invented the first one was a smart person, but sometimes, they are a bit of a hassle to tote. Sometimes, I'd rather just wear a raincoat with a hood. However, I do like the sound of the raindrops beating down on the top of my open umbrella.

“It ain't no use putting up your umbrella till it rains.

Alice Caldwell Rice

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu May 06, 2010 1:25 pm

An article for us Moms with adult children:

You are always a parent: Tips for parenting adult children - by Angela S. Young - Helium

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri May 07, 2010 3:36 pm

From Time, mothers in the animal kingdom:

Amazing Moms of the Animal Kingdom - Photo Essays - TIME

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Fri May 07, 2010 8:08 pm

along-for-the-ride;1308750 wrote: From Time, mothers in the animal kingdom:

Amazing Moms of the Animal Kingdom - Photo Essays - TIME

awww they take such good care of their young.

I love the Koala and her baby.:-6

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat May 08, 2010 1:42 pm

YOUR MOTHER IS ALWAYS WITH YOU...

Your mother is always with you...

She's the whisper of the leaves

as you walk down the street.

She's the smell of bleach

in your freshly laundered socks.

She's the cool hand on your brow

when you're not well.

Your mother lives inside your laughter.

She's crystallized in every tear drop.

She's the place you came from,

your first home...

She's the map you follow

with every step that you take.

She's your first love

and your first heart break...

and nothing on earth can separate you.

Not time, Not space...

Not even death...

will ever separate you

from your mother...

You carry her inside of you...

~Author Unknown~

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Sat May 08, 2010 2:24 pm

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun May 09, 2010 9:45 am

You're welcome, Zapata.

My Mother's garden

My Mother kept a garden,

a garden of the heart,

She planted all the good things

that gave my life it's start.

She turned me to the sunshine

and encouraged me to dream,

Fostering and nurturing

the seeds of self-esteem...

And when the winds and rain came,

she protected me enough--

But not too much because she knew

I'd need to stand up strong and tough.

Her constant good example

always taught me right from wrong--

Markers for my pathway

that will last a lifetime long.

I am my Mother's garden.

I am her legacy-

And I hope today she feels the love

reflected back from me

Unknown

It is Mother's Day today and I was just doing a little project. I remember my Mother planting Four O'Clock flowers in our front yard in Chicago. The photos below are of my mother and me as her firstborn:

my grandmother, my mom, myself and my daughter: me and my older son: me and my daughter: me and my younger son; and me and my first grandchild. The photos may bit a blurry as I took them with my camera, but my feelings of love are not. :-4

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun May 09, 2010 2:22 pm

along-for-the-ride;1308959 wrote: You're welcome, Zapata.

My Mother's garden

My Mother kept a garden,

a garden of the heart,

She planted all the good things

that gave my life it's start.

She turned me to the sunshine

and encouraged me to dream,

Fostering and nurturing

the seeds of self-esteem...

And when the winds and rain came,

she protected me enough--

But not too much because she knew

I'd need to stand up strong and tough.

Her constant good example

always taught me right from wrong--

Markers for my pathway

that will last a lifetime long.

I am my Mother's garden.

I am her legacy-

And I hope today she feels the love

reflected back from me

Unknown

It is Mother's Day today and I was just doing a little project. I remember my Mother planting Four O'Clock flowers in our front yard in Chicago. The photos below are of my mother and me as her firstborn:

my grandmother, my mom, myself and my daughter: me and my older son: me and my daughter: me and my younger son; and me and my first grandchild. The photos may bit a blurry as I took them with my camera, but my feelings of love are not. :-4

Happy Mother's Day AFTR, did you receive my flowers on facebook?

I have four oclock seeds here, just to early to plant them yet, I love them as they come up in mounds of colorful bushes!:-6:-6

that is a beautiful poem and lovely pics!:guitarist

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon May 10, 2010 12:54 pm

Hey Odie!:) I have to check on FB for those flowers.

I had a really nice Mother's day, My son came over with a Mother's Day card and spent the afternoon with me. My daughter called and today I received her card with a photo of her inside.

:-4

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Mon May 10, 2010 3:25 pm

along-for-the-ride;1309179 wrote: Hey Odie!:) I have to check on FB for those flowers.

I had a really nice Mother's day, My son came over with a Mother's Day card and spent the afternoon with me. My daughter called and today I received her card with a photo of her inside.

:-4

That sounds like a really nice day you had, your first one in years with your son.

You had given me an idea on fb, so I left you a message.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue May 11, 2010 2:48 pm

A song for today:

YouTube - Tuesday Afternoon (forever afternoon) - The Moody Blues

An oldie but goodie.

Tuesday Afternoon

Moody Blues

Tuesday afternoon,

I'm just beginning to see, now I'm on my way

It doesn't matter to me, chasing the clouds away.

Something, calls to me,

The trees are drawing me near, I've got to find out why?

Those gentle voices I hear, explain it all with a sigh.

I'm looking at myself reflections of my mind,

It's just the kind of day to leave myself behind.

So gently swaying through the fairyland of love,

If you'll just come with me you'll see the beauty of

Tuesday afternoon, Tuesday afternoon.

Tuesday, afternoon,

I'm just beginning to see, now I'm on my way.

It doesn't matter to me, chasing the clouds away.

Something, calls to me,

The trees are drawing me near, I've got to find out why?

Those gentle voices I hear, explain it all with a sigh

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue May 11, 2010 2:56 pm

I love that song!:guitarist

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed May 12, 2010 2:54 pm

"To find the universal elements enough; to find the air and the water exhilarating; to be refreshed by a morning walk or an evening saunter... to be thrilled by the stars at night; to be elated over a bird's nest or a wildflower in spring - these are some of the rewards of the simple life. "

— John Burroughs

I truly do enjoy seeing small, colorful patches of wildflowers along the road. I also get to see a red cardinal and his mate take a break now and then on the small tree outside my window here. Nature is awsome.

Next time you are riding in your vehicle, scan around and see what's along side the road. I've been noticing patches of purple wildflowers bloomimg here and there. Lovely.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu May 13, 2010 2:03 pm

China scientists find use for cigarette butts - Yahoo! News

Let's rake 'em up and sell 'em to China. :wah: