Blizzard 2014

This is what I "saw" outside my patio door earlier today ....

Believe it or not, there is a huge shed off to the left and a fence about 75 feet from my door.
There's also a pool.

As long as the BBQ isn't buried I guess i'm ok ... right????'

Ass whoopin'

December kicked my ass.

I ended the year going to funerals (5 of 'em) in between trying to get everything ready for Christmas.
Christmas Day found me with snuggling Woobie as he had a temp of 102 and was pukey.
New Years Eve found me hugging the toilet for hours on end with a very nasty case of stomach flu knowing also that I had to drive 300+ miles the next day as I had to be back to work on the 2nd.

January 2013?
So far, we're all good.
YAY!!!!!!!
Welcome 2013!

I wish you all much peace, love, happiness joy and health for the coming year!

I woke up on this side of the dirt ....

Now, who bought me the vodka & chocolate???????

Haiku Monday: Fiery Winner

Happy Thursday everyone!
I meant to get back here yesterday and write a post and announce the winner for this week.
But ....
Yeah.
Slack-ass blogging at it's finest.

I had grand plans of writing a lovely post with witty and insightful write-ups about all your lovely and wonderful Haikus.
But you know what they say about plans .....
*sigh*

So, here we are, 24 hours later, no wit and no insight.
I thank you all for your submissions.
Some were literal .... and some were a bit more subtle.
One wasn't even close to being 5-7-5 .... but made me laugh.


WALKER:
 Its a sauna everywhere.
Hell is vacationing topside this year.
May explain why my basement is so cool


I had a difficult time choosing as I really enjoyed everyones interpretations.
But in the end, I have chosen:

Fiery Baptism
White heat washes over flesh
Lightens self to rise

Rafael/Rafa/RafaDe 

You  had me at Fiery Baptism .....

CONGRATS RAFA!
Now grab your badge and display it proudly.


Congratulations and special thanks to everyone for participating.

Land of confusion .....

Are we in 2012?
I wonder sometimes ......

Van Halen

HAPPY FRIDAY!

I saw a promo for the upcoming Van Halen Tour, and *BAM*,
I was instantly back in the early 80's rockin' out with my (proverbial) cock out!
Diamond Dave and the boys were the SHIZZ!



But ..... somewhere in the middle of a VERY successful tour in 1985 for their "1984" Album, David Lee Roth was booted from the band (or left .... depends on who you ask).
The band replaced Diamond Dave with Sammy Hagar.
He was no DLR, but he & the Van Halen Boys managed to put out a few substantial and worthwhile songs.
This one (in my opinion) is still VERY relevant ..... 20 years later!




There was of course, ANOTHER change at lead singer (Eddie has 'artistic' issues) ....
Gary Cherone.
(Not a fan)

But, as time has gone on, Van Halen is back together as it was ..... except for Michael Anthony (Bass) who was replaced by Wolfgang Van Halen ...... Eddies son.
They are getting ready to release a new album.
Here's their new single:




Um ...... yeah.
Form your own opinion .... but I prefer to remember the glory days of Van Halen/Van Hagar.

1st Flashback of 2012 ....

Welcome to the first Flashback Friday of 2012!

My choice for today has an enormous amount of songs that I could have chosen,

but ....

I went for one that just kinda speaks to me TODAY.

Insatiable PRINCE!!!

Yummy .....

Twinkle Toes .....

I really dislike black ice.
Especially at 6:30am.
In the dark.
When i'm NOT awake.
And i'm "off" coffee (doctors orders)

Thank god I have a big ass.

16 days ....

Till I have my surgery.
December 14th.
YAY!

So long uterus!
Bye Bye fallopian tubes!
Fuck off fibroids!!

Merry Christmas to ME!  

Thankful ....

Normally, you'd see some smart-ass picture here for Thanksgiving.
But i'm not feeling it this year.
I'm more reflective and thankful this year.

True, i'm not where I want to be, and i'm missing a very big part of my family,
But I know they're safe.
I know I will see them soon.
I'm happy and satisfied being where I am with my Boys, my SIL and niece and her Mother.
They too are my family, and I love them dearly.
I spent time last night with a very dear friend for coffee .... and we talked about the good in our lives.
We all have crap, but for today, I will embrace the GOOD, the happy.
Enjoy my bliss.

I hope you all do the same ... and tell those around you how much you appreciate them and are thankful for them.
As I am thankful and appreciate all of YOU!

Ok ... I HAD to put up at least ONE funny pic! 

Gobble! Gobble!