Just a little FYI- This song has no hidden meaning. ^Belle^ is not shopping around. I found everything I will ever want or need almost 12 years ago, wrapped up in a handsome,sexy,sweet,romantic,and yes, slightly cocky, Yankee/Marine.

Don't ya just love Smokey....?

Give it to me...or

Later Ya'll...^Belle^

(If you are reading this on Thursday, don't panic, it's not really Friday. Just wanted to get a head start) It's Friday and you know what that means, time for the Friday Five. This week with a Six Foot Blonde twist. As always, answer any 5 or go nucking futs and answer them all. Ready...here we go...

1-First time you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what were your thoughts?

Dang...wonder what happened to her?

2- Second person on your missed call list?

The Yankee

3-Favorite ring on your cell phone?

Open Arms or Let's Get It On (those are The Yankee's rings)

4- Bright room or dark room?

Bright for reading. Dark for sleeping. Dimly lit for "other" things.

5-What were you doing last night at midnight?

Cleaning out my desk.

6-What did the last text message you received on your cell phone say?

"Are you up?"

7- Where is your nearest 7-11?

Depends on which way you go. Down the interstate there is one in Villa Rica,Ga. Going the back roads, Carrollton,Ga.

8-An expression that you use a lot?

You are singing to the choir.

9- What is your current desk top photo?

A photo of me and Daddy taken Christmas.

10- Using food, spell out your name?

Beet Eggplant Lemon Lime Endive

11-What song makes you cry?

Amazing Grace, Danny Boy, Take My Hand Precious Lord, Truly by Lionel Ritchie and To Where You Are by Josh Groban.

12- Has anyone ever burped in your mouth?(I only ask because of a TRUE story, told to me by a friend)

NO!

13-How tall are you?

5'9

14- If you were working on a pirate ship, what would you most likely be?

Sea sick.

15- Have you ever licked the back of a CD to get it to work?

Nope. I had no idea that worked for CD's too!

SIX FOOT BLONDE TWIST

16-I like Six because.....

Oh goodness, there are many reasons. She is sweet,intelligent,warm, caring and witty. We have our very own Marine Corps fan club! Semper Fi!

17-Six makes me....

Feel good. In addition to having a big heart, she is an amazing writer.

18-Six has....

A great smile!

19-Six is....

A classy lady.

20-Personal message to Six is.....

Don't ever change! You make Blogstream a rockin' place to be!

Later Ya'll...^Belle^

Wednesday was a tragic day. 3 people died in an awful crash on the interstate. Both sides, East and West bound were closed down. At 10:00 pm last night, the West bound side was still closed. It was terrible. Just terrible. I came by less than a minute after the first accident to see an 18 wheeler in the median, the cab standing straight up in the air and in flames. It was a sight I will never forget. I said a prayer right away for the truck driver and automobile passengers.

Within minutes of getting back home, sirens filled the air and another terrible accident had occured on the East bound side.

I thought of all the times The Yankee was on the road behind the wheel of a semi. Each time an accident involving an 18 wheeler was reported on tv, my heart would sink. I rode with him often enough to know how some drivers act around those big trucks. They act like they can stop on a dime and give back a nickel change....well...it ain't gonna happen. Just be careful out there. Slow down and take your time. The life you save could be your own.

In other news,even though my daughter is married and has 2 children and a step son of her own, she is still my "baby". And, like the song says, "When something is wrong with my baby, something is wrong with me."

She called this afternoon amidst all the commotion to see if I had made it home yet, having been tipped off about the accident by Super Trooper who was on his way with a host of other troopers to work the accidents.

I could tell by the tone in her voice something was wrong. Before long, it comes spilling out. She is exhausted. 2 children under the age of 2 years old...no wonder. She feels like she can't keep up with the pace and yesterday she took her thyroid medication twice. She gets about 4 hours sleep a night, if she is lucky.

Yesterday, the need to get out of the house and for some Hot and Sour Soup from our favorite Chinese restaurant, prompted her to load up both children and drive 45 minutes 1 way for an order of egg rolls and a large container of soup.

"That sounds good." I said. Getting out, even for a kamikaze soup run was good for her.

I was aware of crying sounds on the other end of the phone.

"What's wrong...?" I asked.

More crying.

"I just wanted some soup Mama...." She said unable to continue.

"Wasn't it good..?" I asked.

"When I got home and went to get it out, it was busted. The soup was all over the floor."

Well, that just broke my heart. I couldn't stand it. I wanted so badly to just take her into my arms and hold her.

Anyone that knows me well knows that, it is my policy that no one cries alone in my presence. I'll be crying right along with you. Especially when it comes to my children and grandchildren.

"Mama.....?" She said sounding more like a little girl than a grown woman.

"Yes...." I said trying to hide the sniffles.

"What are you crying about?"

"Because....it just breaks my heart that you wanted some soup....drove all that way to get some and get home to discover that it has busted."

Had the interstate not been closed down, and the alternate routes flooded, I would have hopped in the car, got my baby some soup and drove it to her.

Sometimes you have to cry. Even if it is over spilt soup.

Later Ya'll...^Belle^

Very often here I talk about my dogs, affectionately known as, "The Rat Pack". Buffy is actually a Teddy Roosevelt Terrier, very closely related to Rat Terriers. Each have different personalities and quirks.




Buffy:Named after a buff colored Cocker Spaniel that lived next door to a retail store I used to manage.
Nicknames: Mama, MamaRosa and Buffalo Chips (she doesn't like that one)
Birthday: June 27,2002
Color: Tri color-White/black and tan.
Tail: Nub-Certain words cause the nub to go crazy with excitement like:Cheeseburger,sweet potato pie and bye-bye.
Bad habits: Chewing on the comforter.. She pushes it up between her paws to about the size of a rather large nipple and holds it in her mouth like a pacifier. When caught red handed and asked, "Are you chewing those covers?" She starts licking it. Mama also pouts and sulls. Especially if I return from a trip to the supermarket without a couple of McDonald's double cheeseburgers for her and the others.
Fears: The vacuum cleaner. She leaves running when I start taking up the rugs and won't return until after the vacuum is put back up. Thunder Storms.
Pet Peeves: Others touching or looking at something that she thinks is hers. (Which is EVERYTHING)
Favorite Past Times: Going bye-bye.(Mama loves to ride). Star gazing at night in the summer.
Least Favorite Past Times: Getting a bath and toe nail clipping. Mama is VERY ticklish on her paws and can't stand to have them touched.


(My favorite photo of Brooke and Bo)


Brooke: Named after the beautiful vet that delivered her by c-section.
Nicknames: Brookie Cookie and Little Girl.
Birthday: June 1,2003
Color: Tri color-White/black and tan
Tail: Born with a nub just like Buffy, her mother.
Bad habits:Excessive ear licking of her babies.
Fears: Thunder storms and raisin boxes (don't know why)
Pet Peeves: She doesn't like it when Buffy plays rough with her babies.
Favorite Past Times: Being with her babies and going bye-bye.
Least Favorite Past Times: Getting a bath and going to the vet.



(Bubba and Bonnie Blue)

Bonnie Blue: Named after, Bonnie Blue Butler from Gone With The Wind.
Nicknames: Bonnie Boo
Birthday: October 11,2004
Color: White/gray
Tail: Born with a nub, just like her mother and grandmother.
Bad Habits: Bonnie is a barker. You can't take her bye-bye because she begins barking the minute the car starts rolling and doesn't stop until the car is turned off and the door opened. Chasing cars.
Fears: Holding anything in your hand and saying, "Look at this Bonnie".
Pet Peeves: Her brother Bubba looking at her when she is trying to sleep or the others finding her raw hide treats that she hides all over the house.
Favorite Past Times: Being outside and playing with her toys.
Least Favorite Past Times: Getting a bath and going to the vet.


Bubba: Named after his daddy.
Nicknames: Little Bo and Bubbles.
Birthday: October 11,2004
Color:Black/white just like his daddy.
Tail: Long, just like his daddy.
Bad Habits:Chasing cars and peeing on Lady, the black Lab that stays outside. Lady is old and doesn't have a lot of energy. Very often when the Rat Pack goes outside, Lady is sprawled out sleeping. Never fails that Bubba will go over, hike up his leg and pee on her. And Lady never moves a muscle!
Fears: Thunder storms.
Pet Peeves: He doesn't like Max, another outside dog. Max, like Lady, is a dog that someone threw out down here. Even though Max is 10 times Bubba's size, he is afraid of him. I think Bubba would leave him alone if Bonnie Blue wouldn't bark at him so much. He also hates the Vonage song. Once they begin going into that, "yoo hoo....hoo...hoo...hoo...." Bubba begins to howl!
Favorite Past Times: Getting sugar. Bubba loves to be held and kissed. He will jump up in my arms and put the top of his head right against my mouth. Being outside.
Least Favorite Past Times: Getting a bath and going to the vet.
ALL OF THEM ARE AFRAID OF MY MUSICAL MICKEY MOUSE AND ALABAMA WATCHES.

FLASHBACK TO A PRIOR POST:

Well Doggie.....I'll Be Dog Gone...Who Peed On My Leg....or Don't Bite The Hand That Could Give Mama A Ticket.....


I am getting an early start on those New Year Resolutions. Not for me but for The Rat Pack. Below is a list of things I hope they learn in 2007.

1-I will not play tug of war with Mama's "delicates".(Bubba and Bonnie Blue)

2-The garbage man is NOT stealing our stuff. I will try to remember this.(All of them)

3-Suddenly standing up when I am under the coffee table is NOT a good idea.(Brooke)

4-I will shake the rainwater off of my fur BEFORE entering the house.(All of them)

5-I will NOT roll in the dirt right after a bath.(All of them)

6-I will NOT throw up in the bed.(Bubba and Bonnie Blue)

7-I will NOT wake up Mama by putting my cold wet nose where it does NOT belong.(Buffy)

8-I will NOT chew Mama's toothbrush.(Bubba)

9-. I will not chew crayons or pens, especially not the red
ones, or my people will think that I am hemorrhaging.(Bubba)

10- I will NOT insist on sitting in Mama's lap when going bye-bye.(Brooke)

11-I will NOT growl at the windshield wipers.(Bonnie "The Barker" Blue)

12-I will NOT bark at other cars that pass us.(See Above)

13-I will NOT roll my toys under the stove.(Bonnie Blue)

14-I will not drop soggy tennis balls in the underwear of
someone who is sitting on the toilet.(Bubba)

15-We do NOT have a doorbell, therefore, I will NOT bark when I hear one on TV (All of them)

16-I will NOT bark and go nuts when a horn blows or another dog barks on TV.(All of them)

17-I will NOT sull up and pout if I don't get a treat or surprise each time Mama returns home.(All...especially Buffy)

18-I will NOT steal Mama's underwear and prance about outside with them.(Bonnie Blue)

19-The sofa is NOT a face towel.(Buffy)

20-My head does NOT belong in the refrigerator. .(Brooke and Bubba)

21-I will NOT run and hide under the bed when someone says "bath" or I hear water running in the tub.(All of them)

22-I will NOT hump Mama's Teddy Bears.(Brooke)

23-I will NOT pee on the leg of the telephone repair man.(Bubba)

24-I will NOT suddenly run and jump into Mama's arms when she is cooking.(This applies only to Bubba who can almost fly!)

25-Everything is NOT mine and I will learn to share.(Buffy)

26-I will NOT bark every time someone says, "Oh my goodness", "What was that" or "Listen"(All of them)

27-I will NOT growl and make a "mean face" at the poster of Dale Junior.(Buffy)

28-I will NOT howl when Mama plays the piano.(Bubba and Bonnie Blue)

29-I will stop fighting with Max each time he looks at me or my family.(Bubba)

30-I will NOT run and hide when Mama wants to take my picture.(Buffy)

31-The bank does NOT have hamburgers and I will stop expecting to get one at the drive thru.(Buffy)

32-The broom is NOT going to hurt me, so I will stop growling at it.(Bonnie Blue)

33-The vacuum cleaner is NOT an alien here to take me away.(Buffy)

34-Body lotion is NOT good for me and I will stop trying to lick it off people.(All of them)

35-I will NOT run up to the TV and howl like a coyote when the Vonage (y-hoo....hoo...hoo...hoo....y-hoo....hoo...hoo...hoo) commercial comes on.(Bubba)

36-My paws are not equiped with brakes. If I run at 50 MPH through the kitchen I will only be able to stop after sliding through the laundry room and crashing into the washing machine.(Brooke,Bubba,Bonnie Blue)

37-I will NOT growl at the doggie in the mirror who looks just like me.(Buffy)

38-I will NOT pee on Lady...even though she is not moving and looks dead.(Bubba)

39-I will not bite my brother Bubba on his "boys".(Bonnie Blue)

And finally.......

40-I will NOT bite the hand of the nice police officer when he reaches into the car for Mama's drivers license, proof of insurance and registration.(Buffy)

Later Ya'll...^Belle^

Another wild weekend on Blogstream. Music was pumping and comments were passing from blog to blog. Which brings us to MONDAY. I don't really have anything to post, but word has it that Bubba and Nub may be making an appearance later in the week, so stay tuned. In the meantime, enjoy these nuggets taken from the Atlanta Journal-Consisitution (AJC to locals) Vent section of the paper. These are all called or emailed in by readers who want to Vent.

It's been so cold outside that the flashers have started walking up and describing themselves.

Spamarang:(n) E-mail sent to you by different people two or three times a year.

I just read an article that said taking a nap in the afternoon decreases the risk of a heart attack by 37 percent. Hey, if I take 3 naps every day, I could live forever!

Politicians should wear uniforms similar to NASCAR drivers so their constituents could identify their corporate sponsors.

Paula Abdul said no one who likes to drink and party could have a 20 year career like hers. Tell that to Keith Richards.

Bought the wife a new bag and belt for Valentine's Day. The old Hoover has never worked so well!

I tried opening the door in my underwear with a beer in my hand, but the sales presentations dragged on and increased in frequency. did I mention I'm a 6-foot,36 DD blonde?

Hillary was a lot easier to stomach when Bill was there pretending to run things.

Were it not for marriage, men would go through life thinking they had no faults at all.

My pessimist friend says good health is merely the slowest rate at which you can die.

The female astronaut has been diagnosed with the 3 "Ds":depression,delusion and diaper rash.

I wish Barack Obama had a brother named Al.

John Smoltz is doing all he can to defend the sanctity of marriage-by getting a divorce.

Dang it! If I don't vote for Obama, I'm a racist. If I don't vote for Hillary, I'm a sexist. Guess I will just have to vote for Rudy.

I love my church! We have beer and wine at every event. On Mother's Day we have a luncheon which includes Bloody Mary's and mimosas, and on Easter we have champagne at breakfast. That makes the Jesus rising from the dead sermon very interesting!

When concealed guns in cars are legal,and we're on 285, I'll tell my wife, "Cover me honey, I'm switching lanes!"

The French Health Minister want French workers to be allowed to sleep on the job. Of course the last two times that ws tried, the Germans poured over their border.

Nancy Pelosi was going to fly AirTran, but they won't allow her to scream and stand up in her seat.

My wife told the waiter," I'm going to order the broiled,skinless chicken breast, but I want you to bring me lasagna and garlic bread by mistake."

He how hesitates is not only lost, but miles from the next exit.

Why is it whenever the US "negotiates" with another country, the only thing negotiated is the amount of money we will give them?

Later Ya'll...^Belle^