bowtwi

I just grabbed the first picture of me I could find. Any old one would suffice. LOL Actually, I found this avatar when someone started a thread about which actress would play your life? I thought of Dolly right away. We're both 5 ft. nothin' - or we both have big blonde hair - or we're both just terrific singers, or well, there was something we had in common - must be this heapin' helpin' of sometimers... Tonto - I bought that Lyle cd for that song - I LOVE that song - and several others on there, too. I really like Julia Roberts, and I thought she was the one that got the best end of that deal - I felt bad for them both when they divorced.

Got this in an e-mail from the groom-to-be.

Bow jr.'s getting married! They're extremely private people and they've just this week decided to allow their mommas to attend the ceremony - in 2 months, date not set totally in stone yet, awaiting the bride getting the time off approved. This detail should be worked out within this next week. (They've been plannning on marrying this fall for about a year now, but just now decided not to totally elope - thank GOD!) That being said, of course it looks like they're getting married the week of Labor Day (might be the week before) -- in the Smokey Mountains! I've spent hours and hours looking at cabins and bed and breakfasts, hotels in the area. I want to stay somewhere nice so the cabins are catching my eye more than anything else so far. Any recent vacationers to Gatlinburg, TN? Any locals that have suggestions?

A delightful take on the subject showing how ridiculous Political Correctness has become. Enjoy! Due to the climate of political correctness now pervading America, Kentucky, Tennesseans and West Virginians will no longer be referred to as "HILLBILLIES." You must now refer to them as APPALACHIAN-AMERICANS. And furthermore .. HOW TO SPEAK ABOUT WOMEN AND BE POLITICALLY CORRECT: 1 She is not a "BABE" or a "CHICK" - She is a "BREASTED AMERICAN." 2. She is not "EASY" - She is "HORIZONTALLY ACCESSIBLE." 3. She is not a "DUMB BLONDE" - She is a "LIGHT-HAIRED DETOUR OFF THE INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY." 4. She has not "BEEN AROUND" - She is a "PREVIOUSLY-ENJOYED COMPANION." 5. She does not "NAG" you - She becomes "VERBALLY REPETITIVE." 6. She is not a "TWO-BIT HOOKER" - She is a "LOW COST PROVIDER." HOW TO SPEAK ABOUT MEN AND BE POLITICALLY CORRECT: 1. He does not have a "BEER GUT" - He has developed a "LIQUID GRAIN STORAGE FACILITY." 2. He is not a "BAD DANCER" - He is "OVERLY CAUCASIAN." 3. He does not "GET LOST ALL THE TIME" - He "INVESTIGATES ALTERNATIVE DESTINATIONS." 4. He is not "BALDING" - He is in "FOLLICLE REGRESSION." 5. He does not act like a "TOTAL foot" - He develops a case of RECTAL-CRANIAL INVERSION." 6. It's not his "CRACK" you see hanging out of his pants - It's "REAR CLEAVAGE."

I don't know about this incident, but I know that my 2-year-old daughter was able to call 911. I had coached her in case her father had a medical emergency. I'm not saying I know anything about this case, but I believe a 2-year-old can be trained to call 911.

I bought myself a good set of stainless steel pots and pans with a nonstick coating and a set of stainless steel (Wolfgang Puc brand) a couple years ago. It took some getting used to the stainless steel without the nonstick coating. I forget the brand name on the nonstick stuff. I still use my cast iron skillets all the time, but if I need a bigger frying pan than they are, I use the stainless steel, which works out nicely. I also love my crockpot, my Showtime rotissierie, and my large, nonstick electric frying pan, not to mention my favorite of all - my stone grill out back on the patio. I agree Revere ware is great stuff and I loved passing mine down to bow jr. when I decided to get what I always wanted for myself.

I hear those little smiley guys are reallyl good wrapped in bacon - taste like chikcen! <_<

I'd heard that name, Nifong, but didn't know who it was when I first saw this thread. So I Googled the name to refresh my memory. I clicked on the Wipikedia link and got the general idea that he was that lawyer in that case, so I wasn't totally clueless here. (I rarely watch the news.) My 10-year-old came up behind me, saw what I was reading and stated very matter-of-factly, "Momma, ANYONE can contribute to Wipikedia." I assured her I was merely refreshing my memory, not taking it as gospel truth. I was aware of that, but I thought, Oh man, out of the mouths of babes.

I'm thrilled for you, dooj! Would love to see what it really takes to get the prints ideas going - I bet that'd get your work out to more people.

We were F21 for about 2 days in residence. Long enough to have the headlice check. I bet none of you even remember us, we were whisked away off campus so quickly! I wonder what ever happened to Mark and Joanne George - last I heard a few years ago he was twi-ordained and they moved to the DC area.

I know why I did - WOW!

Most impressive! Great song, too!

This has been a very fun hour of listening to the past whole bunch of tunes - great choices! The banjo - it isn't just for breakfast anniemore! And mstar - that last one with the karaoke version - well, I really got a kick out of that, too! Guess maybe I'm weird tonite too!

Wow - that was very cool! I couldn't decide before it started if the guy would actually be able to pull it off - that was wonderful! I've always wanted to go to France - I'm glad for you that you're there. All the best to you too, Bumpy!

... and consider the insult of the way that SUV squashed his head right in front of his wife and sort of in front of his grandbabies - no way would any mobsters would be able to not take their revenge.

Eyes - I definitely remember being taught that there's a devil spirit named Jesus. I now say Jesus like a house-a-fire, but I have a stow-ry for ya. A few years ago I moved to MO to live where some ex-way folks said they had a great little community of believers endeavoring to live the Word. (Sorry - but it communicates so well.) I made friends with some folks and a lady and I were going shopping in the city. This requires a 30-minute drive. As we approached the interstate, this lady broached the subject of my "inability to say Jesus without saying Christ immediately after Jesus". I could see she was on one of those missions to cure me of that spiritual problen. She told me that she wasn't ex-way, but had been taught enough by some who were to know that it grieves God Himself that I can't say Jesus without adding Christ. She said stuff like that for several minutes, clearly leading up to a highlight of asking me if I thought I was able to say "Jesus" and not add "Christ" afterward. I told her yes, I could. She asked me if I would say it that way. I responded, sure, I would. She asked me if I could try to do it right then and there, with just she and I in the van. LOL I said yeah, I could. She then asked me if I would. So I mustered up a face to look like I was challenged and goofed around saying, "Jesus Ch-Ch-Chr." I did that about 3 times, then sort of sputtered and spat out Jesus, all by itself. LOL I told her later that I was playing with her, but it was a hoot for me. She looked to me like I must've looked to hundreds of people - like a religious nut!!!

I'll miss this show, like I do Six Feet Under and Sex in the City. I've probably missed as many episodes as I've seen, but I really have enjoyed this series when I've been able to catch it. I was sure Paulie was gonna whack that cat any minute and laughed myself silly when he had that broom and was ready to connect with the cat, but Tony showed up in time to save the cat. I also thought the cat had a bomb or some sort of gps chip. I especially love that Paulie character - such a predictable total stereotype - he made me laugh week after week. I thought Meadow would have to watch the restaurant blow up as she finally finished parking her car - I kept thinking she must be the only Soprano that would survive. Then I kept thinking that the truck driver looking guy was a hitman and I thought Tony was acting awful relaxed for what felt very suspenseful to me. Then the nervous-looking guy entered and I thought HE must be the hitman. Notta - I'm surprised to hear you say you thought he was watching every person that entered the place - I thought he was awful nonchalant there. I got a kick out of the way they each took an onion ring and ate the entire thing at once - they sure seemed like normal folks to me at that moment. I kept thinking of their autopsy reports - those onion rings might be mentioned. I was disappointed with the way it ended, but if there's going to be a movie, I'll be in the theater.

Now there's a song by a man that pays attention. Cool.

There's an echo in the cafe today. Great looking family - awesome news about the graduation and decision to continue on with college where Dad went - very cool indeed!

Jonny - you been sharing videos of Alaska feeshing again, haven't you? LOL I'm glad you have! The princess and I just got tackle boxes last night with all kinds of toys, I mean gear to use for proper feeshing of bass, catfish, perch and something else here in the midwest. I have my fishing and hunting license - we're pretty close to ready to go. The princess saw that video with me and commented that the guy shoulda used his slider on that one about 9 minutes into the video. LOL I don't know if he shoulda or not, but I got a kick out of the 10-year-old who is now a proud owner of her very own Scooby Doo tackle box and 2 fishing poles! Great video!

Melted my heart! The princess said, "That was a sweet little song!" Thanks for sharing that with us, Free! Very nice!