HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!  Finally, a halloween that's not wet, windy or subzero wind chill.  There ought to be a bazillion spooks out today!

SO PLEASE BE CAREFUL DRIVING!!! 

So, some unique costumes....I am wearing a bunch of pages from a "day-calendar", sunglasses and have a walking stick...I'm a...BLIND DATE!!!  Hehehehe

I sat a person dressed in brown with white words "WELCOME" written across his torso and some muddy footprints all over.  He had a rolled up newspaper on his head.  He....was a DOORMAT!!!  Way cute.

I wanted to be...I big box, wrapped in gift wrap, lots of ribbons and bows.  My head would stick out of the top; my arms out the sides.  The gift tag on the front would read...FROM: GOD  TO: MEN - And I would have been....GODS GIFT TO MEN!  Of course, the logistics of a desk job and a large box just wouldnt work.  But how fun would that have been!

I saw someone last year with an old laundry basket with the bottom cut out, strings attached to one of those large balloons (probably that the auto dealerships use) and ropes and netting and it was SO COOL - They were riding a hot air balloon.

SO - What have you seen that was creative, off-the wall, cute, wild??  Let me know!  I may need ideas for NEXT YEAR!!!

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME CHANGES WHEN???

Am I the only ding-dong out there that had a rude awakening on Sunday when my calendar was wrong?  My heck!  Of all the days of the year, I really could have used the "stay-in-bed-an-extra-hour-for-free" card was Sunday.

My girlfriend says that her pastor was 15 minutes late to service...OOPS.

My niece was late to work...OOPS.

Another friend missed their morning news show (probably a shopping network show, truth be known!!  hehehe)

I looked around at all the calendars I could find - I have found 3 dates PRINTED...3!!!  What is up with that??  I don't want the explanation for the problem - I understand what happened, theoretically - but what I dont get is why nothing was said or reported about the confusion.

Thankfully, the only inconvenience was passed on to my teenagers - get up and get ready for church IN RECORD TIME or PAY THE PRICE!!! 

Could you imagine the fun we could generate with some misprintings of daylight savings on Christmas??  (evil laugh!)

Lagoon - Frightmares!  I guess it was time to go, eh??

My 12 yr dtr had been hounding me and hounding me to go to Frightmares, so after a straight A report card, we gave in.  For those who dont know what Lagoon is - its the biggest amusement park closest to Pocatello - you can find it directly off of I-15 in Farmington, Utah (about a 2 hour drive south).  Our family usually makes a big SPLASH there in the summer - we take our aunts, our uncles, our cousins - It's not unusual for 40-50 of us to go!!  We pack our coolers, lunches, drinks, blankets and have a rip roaring time.  The very first ride...I'm telling you, this is like rocket science...is Rattlesnake Rapids.  And, if anyone in the boat gets off the ride NOT SOAKED, the rule is...we go again.  Then its off to something fast to blow dry our clothes.  And so on and so on - We typically close the place down, and then, very exhausted, tag team driving home.

However, the Frightmares was a little different.  We took a couple of 12 yr olds and a 6 yr old and prayed for no wind and no precip.  We got lucky!!

The price was slightly reduced, and my dh said the parking was higher (I think he'd smoked one too many green crayolas!)  The decorations were wonderful - Everything from the giant ghost hanging between on of the rides, to all of the head stones adorning the park - all of them with funny names on them..."Dee Capitated.  He lost his head!"  or "Rig M. Ortis. He was a stiff one!"

Of course the water rides were closed (and the water park also) but there was plenty to do.  Between June and October, my 6yr old had sprouted 2 inches and was now TALL ENOUGH for the GOOD RIDES!!!  (Including their new hi-tech ride, WICKED)  This kid could not get enough of the "upside-down" factor.  What a little hellion!!  The lines were long, and it seemed like the park was running as few vehicles as possible - They could have added a second car to the Fire Dragon and the lines would not have been so bad.  Only one train running - It was quite sad, and there were some grumbles by others.  But we simply took it in stride and enjoyed the day.  I had opted out of the Mouse Ride - Oh HECK NO - and simply got a kick watching the people go by. 

It was probably a good thing it was haloween, because some of the people we saw were down-right SCARY - And unfortunately, most of them WERENT in costume.  Boy, do we have it good, here in Eastern Idaho!!

We left about 8pm - We didn't stand in line for the 2-hour wait for the spook-alley, but it obviously was popular.

A good day, overall - and despite a few little quirks, was a lot of fun.  (Especially as my dtr won her first basketball game that morning!!  Made a couple of buckets, got a couple of boards and an assist)

But for me....I prefer the summertime!!

Time for another JOKE!!!


Frank: "Recently, I was honored to be selected as a judge at a chili cook-off. The original person called in sick at the last moment and I happened to be standing there at the judge's table asking for directions to the Coors Light truck, when the call came in. I was assured by the other two judges (Native Texans) that the chili wouldn't be all that
spicy and, besides, they told me I could have free  beer during the tasting, so I accepted."

Here are the scorecard notes from the event:

************************************************* ****
  CHILI # 1 - MIKE'S MANIAC MONSTER CHILI...

  Judge # 1 -- A little too heavy on the tomato. Amusing kick.

  Judge # 2 - Nice, smooth tomato flavor. Very mild.

  Judge # 3 (Frank) -- Holy s#^t, what the he%% is this stuff? You could remove dried paint from your driveway. Took me two beers to put the flames out. I hope that's the worst one. These Texans are crazy.

************************************************* ****
  CHILI # 2 - AUSTIN'S AFTERBURNER CHILI...

  Judge # 1 -- Smoky, with a hint of pork. Slight jalapeno tang.

  Judge #2 -- Exciting BBQ flavor, needs more peppers to be taken seriously.

  Judge # 3 -- Keep this out of the reach of children.  I'm not sure what I'm supposed to taste besides pain. I had to wave off two people who wanted to give me the Heimlich maneuver. They had to rush in more beer when they saw the look on my face.

************************************************* ****
  CHILI # 3 - FRED'S FAMOUS BURN DOWN THE BARN CHILI...

  Judge # 1 -- Excellent firehouse chili. Great kick.

  Judge # 2 -- A bit salty, good use of peppers.

  Judge # 3 -- Call the EPA. I've located a uranium spill. My nose feels like I have been snorting Drano. Everyone knows the routine by now. Get me more beer before I ignite. Barmaid pounded me on the back, now my backbone is in the front part of my chest. I'm getting sh#t-faced from all of the beer.

************************************************* ****
  CHILI # 4 - BUBBA'S BLACK MAGIC...

  Judge # 1 -- Black bean chili with almost no spice. Disappointing.

  Judge # 2 -- Hint of lime in the black beans. Good side dish for fish or other mild foods not much of a chili.

  Judge # 3 -- I felt something scraping across my tongue, but was unable to taste it. Is it possible to burn out taste buds? Sally, the beer maid, was standing behind me with fresh refills. That 300-LB woman is starting to look HOT. just like this nuclear waste I'm eating!  Is chili an aphrodisiac?
************************************************* ****
  CHILI # 5 LISA'S LEGAL LIP REMOVER...

  Judge # 1 -- Meaty, strong chili. Cayenne peppers freshly ground, adding considerable kick. Very impressive.

  Judge # 2 -- Chili using shredded beef, could use more tomato. Must admit the cayenne peppers make a strong statement.

  Judge # 3 -- My ears are ringing, sweat is pouring off my forehead and I can no longer focus my eyes. I farted and four people behind me needed paramedics. The contestant seemed offended when I told her that her chili had given me brain damage. Sally saved my tongue from bleeding by pouring beer directly on it from the pitcher. I wonder if I'm burning my lips off. It really pi@@e@ me off that the other judges asked me to stop screaming. Ah, rednecks!
************************************************* ****
  CHILI # 6 - VERA'S VERY VEGETARIAN VARIETY...

  Judge # 1 -- Thin yet bold vegetarian variety chili. Good balance of spices and peppers.

  Judge # 2 -- The best yet. Aggressive use of peppers, onions, and garlic. Superb.

  Judge # 3 -- My intestines are now a straight pipe filled with gaseous, sulfuric flames. I had an accident when I farted and I'm worried it will eat through the chair. No one seems inclined to stand behind me except that Sally. Can't feel my lips anymore. I need to wipe my butt with a snow cone.
************************************************* ****
  CHILI # 7 - SUSAN'S SCREAMING SENSATION CHILI...

  Judge # 1 -- A mediocre chili with too much reliance on canned peppers.

  Judge # 2 -- Ho hum, tastes as if the chef literally threw in a can of chili peppers at the last moment. **I should take note that I am worried about Judge # 3. He appears to be in a bit of distress as he is cursing uncontrollably.

  Judge # 3 -- You could put a grenade in my mouth, pull the pin, and I wouldn't feel a thing. I've lost sight in one eye, and the world sounds like it is made of rushing water. My shirt is covered with chili, which slid unnoticed out of my mouth. My pants are full of lava to match my shirt. At least during the autopsy, they'll know what killed me. I've decided to stop breathing it's too painful. I'm not getting any oxygen anyway. If I need air, I'll just suck it in through the 4-inch hole in my stomach.
************************************************* ****
  CHILI # 8 - BIG TOM'S TOENAIL CURLING CHILI...

  Judge # 1 -- The perfect ending, this is a nice blend chili. Not too bold but spicy enough to declare its existence.

  Judge # 2 -- This final entry is a good, balanced chili. Neither mild nor hot. Sorry to see that most of it was lost when Judge #3 farted, passed out, fell over and pulled the chili pot down on top of himself.  Not sure if he's going to make it. poor feller, wonder how he'd have reacted to really hot chili?

  Judge # 3 - No Report

San Diego Fire Update - Well, after being on Stand-By Twice, the fires have retreated - or burned themselves out - and my kids are no longer in harms way.  For now.  My uncle has been allowed back to his home - Out of the 23 houses on his street, 10 were destroyed - not his, however.  We are still waiting word on the extent of the damage...

Truly grateful that one more day has passed and everyone is ok...

With some successes and some great containment numbers in the LA area, the crisis is not over for the San Diego County victims.

An uncle of my husbands has a home in Rancho Bernardo.  We have been closely watching the "destroyed" list of homes in that city grow and up until last night, his street had not been mentioned.  That was, until last night.  From what we know, his house has been spared, but nearly 50% of his neighbors on that street weren't so lucky.

My adult daughters live in El Cajon - They were victims 4 years ago from the fires.  They did not loose their home, but the water and smoke damage took a tremendous amount of time and money to fix.  So far, they have been safe.

I hear good news is on the horizon - The Santa Ana's are predicted to slow down, and some cooler onshore breezes forecasted for tomorrow should bring some relief to the area. 

Again, www.cbs8.com has a wealth of information about evacuation areas, listing of homes destroyed, directions to evac centers.  This website, and others, have been an important link to my family over the last couple of days.  They update information as quickly as it comes in. 

There are still lots of power outages - most notably in North County this morning - and residents are urged to conserve power and water where they can.  The WITCH fire and the POOMACHA fires have merged.   They have shut down rail service due to the fire on the base of Camp Pendleton.  I5 was also shut down earlier this morning, and I am unaware of whether its still closed or not.

What can we Idaho'ns learn from this surreal natural disaster?  What should we be doing to prepare ourselves for an area crisis - be it fire, or a blizzard, or an earthquake?

I will check in again this afternoon and update the information.  I will also post this on my blog.  I have been trying to update a couple times a day about the fire for those who may have family, like myself, in the area affected. 

Hooray!  There are GOOD SAMARITANS still out there!
As I sit at my desk on a cool, Monday morning, I see a car stopped at an odd angle at our driveway on Aurthur street.  So, I go to the door to investigate.  I'm not sure what has happened except that it does not appear to be an accident - There is a young man standing with the drivers door open and he is attempting to push the car off of a busy street.

About that time an Idaho Power Utility truck stops, and the driver gets out and starts pushing the stalled vehicle.  Then, another man stops.  The three of them get this vehicle out of harms way - working together.  I do not know any of these people, and I suspect that they don't know each other either.

But what a wonderful and positive thing to witness - Knowing that there are still people out there willing to lend a hand without worrying about getting sued for some dumb thing.  And whether or not these people ever cross paths again, it has left a warm fuzzy with me!

Kudos to Idaho Falls!  A plan has been proposed for a "cell phone" rule while driving.

I think I blogged last month about Gov. Schwarzenegger  passing legislation in California about putting restrictions on the use of cell phones for teenagers.  Well, Idaho Falls has more broadly encompassed the topic to include other driving distractions.  The rule has been put up to public input from the citizens, and barring an overwhelming dispute AGAINST the new rule, the council will put it to a vote.  Upon passing, it would be put into effect right away.

Now, I have used my cell phone while driving...I have eaten while driving...I have changed the radio station while driving...(I haven't mastered the "mascara" application, however...)  Are these distracting - YOU BET.  Do these cause accidents - YOU BET.  So why are they going to punish us, you ask.  It's not really a punishment - it simply gives the law enforcement some warranted ammunition for those that earn the ticket.  I have been a victim of a terrible accident from someone too busy feeding their face to see me. 

I ask you this - Have you EVER had road rage?  Even just a tad?  Now, remember, road rage doesn't mean serious vigilante actions, but simply someone's driving that has wanted to make you swear or use sign language?  We are pulled over for speeding and given a ticket for such.  But what about those people that are too busy talking on their phone to maintain HALF of the speed limit?  (You know who you are - White Chevy truck, business logo on the side, north main extension, license plate #) - Isn't that as dangerous (or more) than speeding?  What about those people that take their eyes off the road to read the paper or to unwrap that cheeseburger that drift into oncoming traffic? 

Its about inattentive driving, and there are many causes.  I have been guilty of it a time or two.  I admit it.  But I wear my seat belt.  I drive SUPER defensively.  I try to give people their "space" when I'm around.  But I also believe its human nature to have a momentary lapse of reason.  Everyone does it. 

So Pocatello - I put this to you - Give the City Council something to talk about here in the Gate City; something to act upon.  Lets follow Idaho Fall's example and pass some rules of our own that will help protect us on the streets and at the same time help teach and train us out of our bad habits.  No one wants a 2000 pound vehicle crashing into them, possibly ruining more than a pretty paint job.  So - put those ear pieces in and give our local law-people a break!  They are simply trying to maintain the safety and well being of each and every one of us.

WAY TO GO IDAHO FALLS!!

Jay Leno - ya love him, or ya hate him.  You know, he's pretty smart...

"JAY LENO..." HITS THE NAIL ON THE HEAD"

 "The other day I was reading Newsweek magazine and came across  some poll data I found rather hard to believe.  It must be true given the source, right?
 The Newsweek poll alleges that 67 percent of Americans are unhappy with  the direction the country is headed and 69 percent of the country is unhappy with the performance of the president.  In essence 2/3s of the citizenry just ain't happy and want a change.

 So being the knuckle dragger I am, I started thinking, ''What we are so unhappy about?''  Is it that we have electricity and running water 24 hours a day, 7 days a week?  Is our unhappiness the result of having air conditioning in the summer and heating in the winter?  Could it be that 95.4 percent of these unhappy folks have a job?  Maybe it is the ability to walk into a grocery store at any time and see more food in moments than Darfur has  seen in the last year?

Maybe it is the ability to drive from the Pacific Ocean to  the  Atlantic Ocean without having to present identification papers as we move through each state?   Or possibly the hundreds of clean and safe motels we  would find along the way that can provide temporary  shelter?  I guess having  thousands of restaurants with varying cuisine from around the world is just not good enough.  Or could it be that when we wreck our car, emergency workers show up and provide services to  help all and even send a helicopter to take you to the hospital.

Perhaps you are one of the 70 percent of Americans who own a home.  You may be upset with knowing that in the unfortunate case of a fire, a group of trained firefighters will appear in moments and use top  notch equipment to extinguish the flames thus saving you, your family and your belongings. Or if, while at home watching one of your many flat screen TVs, a burglar or prowler intrudes , an officer equipped with a gun and a bullet-proof vest will come to defend you and your family against attack or loss.  This all in the backdrop of a neighborhood free of bombs or militias  raping and pillaging the residents. Neighborhoods where 90 percent of teenagers own  cell phones and computers.

How about the complete religious, social and political  freedoms we enjoy that are the envy of everyone in the world?  Maybe that is what has 67  percent of you folks unhappy.

Fact is, we are the largest group of ungrateful, spoiled brats the world  has ever seen.  No wonder the world loves the U.S. ,  yet has a great disdain for its citizens.  They see us for what  we are.  The  most blessed people in the world who do nothing but complain about what we don't have, and what we hate about the country instead of thanking the good Lord we live here. I know, I know.  What about the president who took us into war and has  no plan to get us out?  The president who has a measly 31  percent approval  rating?   Is this the same president who guided the nation in the dark days after 9/11?  The president that cut taxes to bring an  economy out of  recession?  Could this be the same guy who has been called every name in the book for succeeding in keeping all the spoiled ungrateful brats safe from terrorist attacks?  The commander in chief of an all-volunteer army that is out there defending you and me?

Did you hear how bad the President is on the news or a talk show?  Did this news affect you so much, make  you so unhappy you couldn't take a look around for yourself and see all the good things and be glad? Think about it......are you upset at the President because he actually caused you personal pain OR is it because the "Media" told you he was failing to kiss your sorry ungrateful behind every day.

Make no mistake about it.  The troops in Iraq and Afghanistan have  volunteered to serve, and in many cases may have died for your freedom.  There is currently no draft in this country.  They didn't have to go. They are able to refuse to go and end up with either a ''general''  discharge, an ''other than honorable'' discharge or, worst case scenario,  a ''dishonorable'' discharge after a few days in the brig.

So why then the flat-out discontentment in the minds of 69 percent of  Americans?  Say what you want, but I blame it on the media.  If it bleeds, it leads and they specialize in bad news.  Everybody will watch a car crash with blood and guts.  How many will watch kids selling lemonade at the corner?  The media knows this and media outlets are for-profit  corporations.  They offer what sells, and when criticized, try to defend  their actions by "justifying" them in one way or another.  Just ask why  they tried to allow a murderer like O.J. Simpson to write a  book about how he didn't kill his wife, but if he did he would have done it  this way......Insane!

Stop buying the negativism you are fed everyday by the media.  Shut off  the TV, burn Newsweek, and use the New York Times for the bottom of your  bird cage.  Then start being grateful for all we have as a  country. There  is exponentially more good than bad. We are among the most blessed people on Earth and should thank  God several times a day, or at least be thankful and appreciative.  With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding,  severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and  with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, "Are we sure this is a  good time to take God out of the Pledge of Allegiance?"

Jay Leno
 

Today, it's something GREAT to talk about...

Welcome home Brandon and Cody.  Front page of yesterdays' Idaho State Journal reported on a homecoming of the De Los Reyes boys, home from Afghanistan.  Let me tell you, one and all in this greater Pocatello area...these young men are true "gems".  They serve with faith and pride in our country.  They serve with integrity and a true work ethic.  They serve simply because they were asked to.  They each left lives behind...Cody has been working on his boxing career and had been training and fighting since he returned from his first tour of duty.  Brandon left a new wife at home.  Their parents, and brother and sister, and nieces were also left behind.  But anyone who knows Jose and Debbie knows where their faith, dedication and good nature come from.   And the family's talents are endless!  From Jose's Summer Party in Chubbuck (dang good food, I must say!!) to the amazing voices of these great soldiers!

The Greater Pocatello Area has many sons and daughters serving this great country half a world away.  They are faced with danger every day of their lives.  They are fighting for a cause that our politicians question its purpose.  But they are our future.  These are our future leaders in training.  We, as friends of the De Los Reyes's are thankful that Brandon and Cody are home, safe.  We are so very proud that they would risk their lives for us.  We are honored to be Americans and are blessed to be neighbors and friends of this great family.

WELCOME HOME BRANDON AND CODY!!  THANK YOU FOR A JOB WELL DONE!!

The Ridleys

And we pray for all of those that are still out there in the line of duty.  God Bless!

Time for a JOKE!  (consider it a miniature ab workout!)

The PURINA Diet.

I have 2 large dogs, and was buying a large bag of Purina Dog Food at Wal-Mart and was in line to check out.  The woman behind me asked if I had a dog.

Duh?

On impulse, I told her "No, I was starting The Purina Diet again, although I probably shouldn't because I'd ended up in the hospital the last time.  But I'd lost 50 pounds before I awakened in an intensive care ward with tubes coming out of most of my orifices and IV's in both arms."

I told he that it was essentially a perfect diet and that the way it works is to load your pants pockets with Purina nuggets, and simply eat one or two every time you feel hungry.  The food is nutritionally complete, so I was going to try again.

I have to mention here that practically everyone in line was now enthralled with my story, particularly a tall guy who was standing behind her.

Horrified, she asked me if I ended up in intensive care because the dog food poisoned me?

I told her "No.  I was sitting in the street licking myself and a car hit me."

I thought the guy standing behind her was going to need help as he staggered to the door, laughing! The clerk needed a break, too.


...thank you to my dear hubby that e-mailed this to me - author...unknown.

MVA's (motor vehicle accidents) - they are not usually something good to talk about...

A scary moment for my boss's wife, Tuesday, as she was broadsided by a School Bus.  First reports claimed her to have died at the scene, but was transported to Portneuf and was worked on feverishly.  She had a couple of cuts and a concussion, but she was released to go home yesterday afternoon.  Looking at the pictures of the car, I believe in angels - and the fact that someone survived that kind of a side impact.  And the bus driver, with enough wit and sense to take action the best way possible - And to the Highland kids that were jarred right out of their seats.

A traumatic day for everyone - and the best possible outcome too!  There are Angels in the Outfield, and on the roads, too.

Again, I re-visit TAILGATING at ISU.

Homecoming - Winter Storm Warning - Power Outages - Trees Down and Roads Blocked - and tailgating! 

Even the roughest of weather did not dampen the spirits of the "north 40" (Well, I guess, technically the "northwest 40") at Holt Arena.  I dont remember how I got to know so many people and my goodness, the food...to die for.  And the wood-burning apparatuses strewn throughout the parking lot had the Bengal Booster Section smelling like a campground!  There were even some that brought chili...Smart thinking I say.  But regardless of the food and drink, the spirit inside the Dome on a dreary day was electric!  And there was a great show by the Bengals to boot!

So I say, bring on the next home game...rain, snow, sleet or hail - It's well worth the visit!  Hope to see you there!!

TALLADEGA!!!

Well, this is an unusual Sunday post for me...and there is NOTHING good for me to talk about today!  What is up with ABC's programming - showing one of the biggest...BIGGEST...playoff races in the season at 10:30 AT NIGHT?  ARE YOU SNIFFING GLUE OR SOMETHING??  I cannot believe that KIFI has the audacity to pull such a stupid stunt.  CERTAINLY, there is an other ALTERNATIVE to your programming.

NASCAR NATION - pull togther; call them, e-mail them, boycott them - Had this been a Football or Baseball Playoff, you bet there would have been something "different" done.

WHAT A LOUSY STATION!  WHAT A BIG MISTAKE!

How about a joke today...

13 Reasons to Smile
 
Now that food has replaced sex in my life, I can't even get into my own pants.

Marriage changes passion.
Suddenly you're in bed with a relative.

I saw a woman wearing a sweat shirt with "Guess" on it So I said "Implants?" She hit me.

How come we choose from just two people to run for  president and over fifty for Miss America?

A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...but, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "Wow...that was fun!"

I signed up for an exercise class and was told to wear loose-fitting clothing. If I HAD any loose-fitting clothing, I wouldn't have signed up
in the first place!

When I was young we used to go "skinny dipping," now I just "chunky dunk."
 
Don't argue with an idiot; people watching may not be able to tell the difference.

Wouldn't it be nice if whenever we messed up our life we could simply press 'Ctrl Alt Delete' and start all over? AMEN, AMEN !!

Why is it that our children can't read a Bible in school, but they can in prison?

Wouldn't you know it...
Brain cells come and brain cells go, but FATcells live forever.

Why do I have to swear on the Bible in court when the Ten Commandments cannot be displayed outside?

Bumper sticker of the year:
"If you can read this, thank a teacher -and, since it's in English, thank a soldier"

And remember: life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it gets to the end, the faster it goes.

    RED AND WHITE IN SEPTEMBER??

As I drove to a wedding on I-15 South, last Saturday, I marveled at a sight that I've never seen before.  As I am not a fan of the snow, it seems that Mother Nature had blessed the Portenuf residents with a rare sight.  The tress along the West Bench (most notably towards the City Creek Area) were red, and the snow had made the hills almost red and white striped. 

Oh how I wished that the sun would have peeked through the clouds for a brief moment that would afford me a picture on my old fashioned 35mm, but that was not to be the case.  However, it is permanently imprinted in my mind - on that nasty, blustery day - that mother nature gave us a touch of Christmas in September.

I work in Old Town, and I see the fire-red graced hills every day, and not one day has passed this week that I have not appreciated their color, and their glory!

What do NASCAR and MLB have in common?

Sometimes things get missed and rules are not withheld!  Imagine that.

I have been disgusted by the race at Kansas City on Sunday by the finish that doesn't make sense.  To say that the rules are written in Jello or pencil is an understatement.  The sorry sordid fact of the matter - All sports have ruling issues...

Take the Colorado game last night - how many, like 13 innings?  And the Rockies rally and tie the game.  A well deserved rally - they are a class-act team.  But what about the play at the plate?  I could not see CLEAR proof that Holliday touched home plate - he said the collision was short of knocking him out...and the cleat-prints on his hand to boot - but replay after replay, I was not convinced - as much as I wanted to be.

So, San Diego may have been the victim of this situation...And Clint Bowyer the victim in Sunday Nights Kansas City Race ruling...But what can we do?  Where, can we as fans, turn?  What about NOT going to the ball game or NOT going to the race...In theory, if enough of us boycotted our tickets, and our ball cap purchases - Cut them down where it really hurts - the pocketbook - That would get someone's attention...

But that's in theory now, isn't it.  I'm sorry to all the victims out there...victims to bad calls, bad rulings and bad judgments.  All I can say is - Someday...what goes around will come around!

I belong to Sparkpeople.com - a free health website aimed to helping you reduce your weight.  This is my post today.

Today is my day

To ask “what is fair”?

I do all I can but the

Results are not there.

 

The choices I make will be

Changing my life.

So why do I struggle with

Everyday strife?

 

The game is of numbers -

The stakes, they are high.

But sometimes my body

Doesn’t like what I try.

 

My friends, there are many!

We’re all Sparkies here.

They pass on the laughter –

They share in my tears.

 

So today is my day!

I will share this with you;

That this journey we share

Will never be through.

 

It’s a marathon, not a sprint;

It’s endurance, it’s pain.

BUT when we reach our goal

Think of what we will gain!

 

So drink up that water.

Eat your veggies and grains

No reward is worth having

Without any pain!!

There will come a day when my target weight will be achieved and some of my present health issues will be no more.  Some day...