Girlfriend escaped from Deliverance or Hee Haw. I wasn't sure which.

This girl is just a stark raving royal BITCH and I was glad to fug her. I am by no means svelte myself but I don't act like i'm some kind of diva like this one does. Oh and did I mention what a nasty bitch she is? Don't forget to check out my Fathers Day post below this one! FUG ON.

To the man I love most in the whole wide world. You make me and this little girl laugh and smile on a daily basis. You take care of us. You treat us like the Queen and Princess that we are. Thank you for everything you do (and that's alot). We had such a good time at Myrtle Beach this week-end. It can only get better!

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Well I didn't drunk dial anybody. I didn't even drink anything alcoholic! I have to confess I went to the library after Stacy and Madison left Friday and got some books and my nose was in a book all Friday night and most of early Saturday. I read a scary book called "Summer of Night" by Dan Simmons. It was very good. My only complaint was (much like Stephen King's "It") stick to the scary ghosties & goblins, werewolves & witches & vampires. Don't bring some damn slugs & hell holes into the mix. The ending with the spider thingie totally RUINED "It" in my opinion.
I did go to the races Saturday night and took some FUG pics and my damn camera died so now it won't even charge on the dock/printer so I have to figure out of if I need to buy a new cartridge (which is the message the dock/printer is giving me) or if I need to buy a new battery. *sigh*
Oh my babygirl wore panties all week-end at her Grandma's and did so good. She's got panties on today. I told her if she has no accidents she will get a surprise when she gets home tonight (toy). If she has an accident we will just start over again tomorrow. I went and got the Bathtime For Kira toy that Casey at Dancing On The Edge reccomended. Madison loved it! Thanks Casey!
So tell me what did you do this week-end? Oh I also went to Lowes yesterday and bought the hubs a new lawnmower as part of his Fathers Day. I'm nice like that (hah!)

There is so much going on around here.

Two vicious murders in the past week by self-admitted crack heads.
Someone knocked the mirror off of my car on Saturday in a parking lot.

My friends son got caught with a pocketknife at summer school and now faces disciplinary action that could go on his permanent record.

Four of my favorite bloggers have had a crap-tastic week and then some.

My husband acted the fool last night (but totally made up for it this morning).

On my way to work I noticed that the bar two blocks down the street from us had been broken into.

My co-worker went to the doctor yesterday and then was admitted to the hospital for a serious health problem.

My boss left work early to go to the ER and he has a kidney stone.

But in light of all this, I am blessed. My life is pretty darn good.
Have a terrific Thursday!

* My husband really annoys me when he is condescending. REALLY.

* Young punks who slouch up and down my street when there are sidewalks on both sides really annoy me.

*Kids in the Playground who want me to "watch them" when i've got my own two year old to watch - their parents who are busy yakking on cellphones. The parents annoy me.

*When we can't decide what/where we want for lunch. The constant "What do you want" "Well what do YOU want?". Annoys me.

*When my two year old is just being a bratty smart-ass. That annoys me.

*When my husband does something really nice and surprises me, that makes me happy.

*When I have a nice quiet peaceful day at work. I love that.

*A really good book is like gold to me.

*Making my own pizza is the best. Better than any I can buy IMHO :)

*I love people who are truly funny and make me laugh or smile.

*Blogger friends who send you something "out of the blue" are the best. Thanks SHELL!

If I don't shut up now this is going to turn into a PSA

With the help of this.....



No honestly Maddie was very good all week-end. She went to bed early Friday night and I hit the wine bottle to relax. My apologies to PurpleTwinkie and Cheeky and SFG. Hey Caroline if you want to give me your phone# i'm sure you'll be regaled with a call from me sometime LOL Lucky You!
I bought Madison a Strawberry Shortcake beach chair & beach towel and I had to watch the BackYardigans, Wonderpets and Dora on TV much more than I cared to but she also watched her new Strawberry Shortcake movie "Sweet Dreams". We didn't get to lay out AT ALL because we finally got some rain that we so badly needed so I can't really complain about that. Stacy didnt' catch any fish at Santee but he enjoyed himself so all in all it was a pretty okay week-end. I sure miss Gerbera Daisy & Manblogger but I know they are having a BLAST in Hawaii!

Well I don't think Maddie and I will be going anywhere over the week-end. I just don't feel comfortable going to the Beach alone with her and can't find anyone to go with me. I bought her a new pool last night (with a built in slide & sprinkler) and we are going to the races Saturday night (Please let me NOT forget my camera). She will be in the pits with my sister and get to ride around in the golf cart all evening so she will be happy. I can sit with my friends in the stands and be bitchy and FUG people hehe... so i'll be happy. Oh and yep I do have a few IRL friends but I only see them at the RaceTrack. You blog friends stil RULE ;)

I know y'all are just so excited to see more of my yard, can you tell I don't really have anything to blog about today? Well I was going to blog about how Blog Friends are just as "real" as IRL friends but Tammy & Kami & Carrie and I don't know who else already covered THAT. Like I told Southern Fried Girl, if it weren't for my blog friends i'd have NO social interaction outside of work (and I don't socialize with my workmates much). So Thank God, Bob and everyone else for Blog Friends!

Here is my gardenia bush. I can smell it as soon as I walk out the front door. Bliss. Hopefully soon my Lavender will thrive and smell good also. I don't exactly have a green thumb when it comes to waivering from the tried and true plants i've had luck with in the past!

My geraniums have started to bloom again. I love these. They sit in big clay pots on the front stoop. In the Fall I switch to orange Marigolds.

Here are my pretty pink Petunias. My Mom calls me "Petunia" sometimes. Don't know why. Er, I hope not because of Petunia Pig - Porky's girlfriend!!!! Mom?!!!!!

Here are some ugly orange Lillies which I hate but Stacy likes. Probably because his Mother has always grown them in her yard. They remind me of a funeral. Yuck.

I love this little guy. Maddie likes to swing him but I told her not to because he's heavy. My Mom & MIL both have him in their yards also.

My niece Heather gave me this little guy for my birthday. He looks adventurous!

The Rules:
* Players start with 8 random facts about themselves.
* Those who are tagged should post these rules and their 8 random facts.
* Players should tag eight other people and notify them that they have been tagged.

My eight random facts

1) I sometimes think I am too hard on my daughter and too strict. She's only two years old but I have a FEAR of raising a sefl-entitled spoiled BRAT. I can't stand kids like that.

2) I secretly hate myself for being such a chicken and not doing the things I REALLY want to do. I blame others but it's really my own fault.

3) I sometimes want to do sneaky little things but just can't. My conscience gets me EVERY time.

4) If my compensation next month is not satisfactory to me I will be seeking a job in another area come October. All we've heard is how our group is the main group that has done such a good job in the transition from Milwaukee and now it's time to put the $ where the mouth is. We'll see.

5) It makes me so happy when I see friends happy with S/O's. There are two particular bloggers I REALLY REALLY REALLY wish would find "someone special". No i'm not telling who they are. *sticks tongue out*

6) Sometimes... just sometimes.... I fantasize what it would be like if we had a son but that is NOT gonna happen. I seriously think I would lose my mind if I had to go through all of the brouhaha associated with pregnancy, birth, infanthood and toddlerhood again.

7) If I could get a new car right now it would be a Chrysler 300 or a Dodge Charger. Anybody wanna donate one to me? My car is paid for and i'm really not feeling the car payment thing but i'd LOVE a sweet new ride. (who wouldn't?)

8) I used to be super close to my only brother but in the last three years he has become a person I do not even know. It makes me very, very sad. I miss you, Bubby.

This is how I feel my world is sometimes. My GOD gravity is not kind to me! Wrinkles & sagging ALERT! hehe.... Oh well I don't care about getting old. I am thankful for every day I have and hope I have many many more. My goal is to live to be 100. I had a great grandmother who was born in 1890 and died in 1988. I was so disappointed that she didnt' make 100 (well I was very sorry she died also as we were very close). She was never sick or infirm until she hit about 95. She drive up until she was 88 (NOT a good thing). Anyway she used to laugh at me when i'd tell her "Gram I hope you live to be 100" She'd say "Why it's just a number". Maybe but that would make my kid in her 60's and maybe i'll feel then that she will be okay without me. My own Mom is 71 and I worry all the time about losing her and my Daddy too.
On to more cheerful things we spent over $100 on stuff for Madison's playhouse so it should be finished in a few more weeks. She still has no idea that it's for her. I think we're going to paint it lavender and pale pink with white shutters.

*** Good surgery vibes go out to Southern Fried Girl's Hub who is having Surg this a.m. May it be quick, fairly painless and mainly a SUCCESS! Love Ya HAB.

The Rules:

Add a direct link to your post below the name of the person who tagged you.
Include the state and country you’re in.
List out your top 5 favorite places to eat at your location (locally).
Tag 5 other people (preferably from other countries/states) and let them know they’ve been tagged.

My 5 favorite places to eat locally: Florence, South Carolina

1) Redbone Alley - They have everything from steaks, to ribs, to pasta, to shrimp & grits and everything in between. They are very kid friendly also. The restaurant features an old restored Good Humor Ice Cream Truck that the kids can get a free treat from. My favorite is the Fettucine Mosaic. An alfredo dish that features grilled chicken & grilled shrimp. They Pizza Dip appetizer is wonderful also. Actually I don't think they make a bad dish at this place. Seriously.

2) Carolina Wings & Ribs - The hubs usually gets chicken wings and ribs. They have many, many, many flavors to choose from. I like chicken tenders (I don't eat chicken with bones in it) and they will toss them in any of the wing flavors for you. My favoite is the parmesan garlic. Lip smackin' good!

3) Pam's (actually located in Hartsville,SC)- I am not a fan of buffets. Normally they gross me out and just taste "mass produced". Ick. Not Pam's. I have been here literally hundreds of times and every single it tastes like Grandma cooked it just for the family. The buffet always has bbq pork, fried chicken and then usually either baked ham or turkey. Their pork & rice is yummy as is the cornbread dressing, sweet potato casserole, green beans, sweet corn, biscuits and did I mention the desserts? No banana pudding & jello on this bar. There are pies and cakes and cobblers. You can always have a dish of soft serve ice cream if you are so inclined.

4) Raceway Grill (Darlington,SC) They are renowned for their handcut french fries and huge hamburger steaks. I like their bacon chili cheeseburger as well. This place looks like a dive but it's located right next to the famous Nascar speedway and has long been a favorite of the Drivers on the circuit. Yum.

5) Schlotzskys- This is a chain but oh how I love their sandwiches. The turkey original on sourdough is my fave. Drizzled with a little oil & vinegar and dipped delicately in their signature hot sauce. Mmmmm good. They also have good mini pizzas and their soup and salads aren't bad either.

I'm not tagging anyone since Chickie didn't officially "tag" me but if you want to list your picks in the comments or on your own blog feel free!

Okay I had a semi-negative rant up here about stupid people but i'll just change it to something positive. Well i'm going to whine a little but you've all heard THAT before right? I want to go to the Beach. I wanted to go to Folly Beach this week-end but I didn't get to. Just once I wish someone would surprise me and say "Get in the car" and take me to the Beach. Myrtle Beach, Folly Beach, Tybee Island ANY Beach. Just once.

Daddy snapped a picture of his girls taking a beauty soak. I don't participate in the Thursday phenom known as Half Nekkid Thursday but I thought i'd share this one anyway!

This little guy guards my door. I have many different outfits to dress him in. This month he is a graduate in honor of my niece Jess who just graduated from FMU!

I might have showed this before. Can't remember but I bought this slate at the Azalea Festival in Summerville in April. They had many different styles but once I saw the SC symbol that was it. One lady even parked her car and came up to look at it and aske where I bought it. That's living in the city I guess!

This is my front side yard. You probably have to click on them to enlarge but there are two shephard hooks at each end of the picture with pink petunias hanging on them.

This is one of my many mini flags. I'm a flag "freak". Just thought i'd give you a close up. This sits between the two shephard hooks holding the pink petunias.

Does anyone else like to decorate and put stuff in their yard like I do? I have to be careful or it will be overload! You really have to strive for "balance". My one sister has so much stuff in her yard, well it borders on tacky but I love her so I can't call her tacky. Um, let's just say it's "busy" and leave it at that! Happy Hump Day Everybody!

First her and Daddy had to sit in Tony Stewart's car at the track. (her hair is finally growing - Yay)

Daddy is building her a playhouse - only she doesn't know it!

She is right on hand to give Daddy some help when needed.(those are her play tools)

Hey Daddy! What do I do now?

Ahhh finally I can relax in my pool with a nice cold Coca Cola!

I took my camera Friday but we also had Madison and it was so crazy that I just didn't get any pictures. I saw some (but not as much as at the Silver Crown race maybe because it was earlier in the day I don't know) and then Saturday the bottom dropped out and the race was postponed due to rain so we didn't even get down to the Track Saturday evening. I promise some FUG in the near future from the local racetrack.

My condolences go out to dear Casey at Dancing On The Edge who lost her Mother last Friday. I can't even imagine what it feels like. May your family finally find peace.


*** I don't know what the freakin' hell is up with Blogger but I am catching hell getting onto blogs so am just going to give it a rest for awhile. If I don't visit you today it's not for lack of trying!

Hey all- I forgot to tell you i'm off today (don't hate)!
It is "race week" here in neighboring Darlington and we went to the USAC silver crown race last night.
It was pretty good. FAST cars. OMG the FUG.
I didn't take my camera but i'm going back to the Track today and I will definitely take it. Redneck heaven.
Stacy and I snickered and nudged each other.
You never saw so many drunks congregated in one place that wasn't a wedding reception or a bar!
Despite the thousands of people there I bet we saw 12 people we know. We're so popular. Hah.
Anyway I am off to let the dog in and maybe catch a few more winks before we go over to the Track.
Have a great week-end!

This is the kind of classy joint me & Cheeky ate at! I had to laugh when I saw this in the bathroom and had to snap a pic. Actually Red's Icehouse was very good and I would definitely go back. I'm not a crystal chandelier/champagne kinda gal as a rule anyway!

Here are me (right) and Cheeky (left). Isn't she so pretty! The sun was blinding us (so we had to wear our shades). I think we look tres' cosmopolitan (yah right!) I hope she is enjoying her trip to Charleston and gets to spend at least one day at the BEACH. Can you see there is not much crab dip left LOL OMG that stuff was GOOD.

I managed to download the pics off of my camera last night and emailed them to myself here at work... but where are they? Oh well I know they are in the puter at home so i'll just post them tonight if I have to. I swear I am probably the most functioning techo-challenged person you will EVER meet.

Mmmm I made the yummiest mac n' cheese for dinner last night. While we were eating Madison said "It's good Mamma". I beamed with pride! I cut up a little bit of onion in it and Stacy grated a full two lbs of extra sharp white cheddar cheese to go in it and I crushed up potato chips on top. I know, VERY fattening but oh so very good.

I called home to remind Stacy of something and he was making the beds. What a guy!

Has anybody else ever gotten up at 3:30 a.m. just because their kid did not like what they were sleeping in? We had to change to a princess nightgown this a.m. BUT she did go right back to sleep............ *shrug*

Oh and a PSA - The three of you are not Miss America so you think you would work on keeping the ugly on the inside at bay. Not working.