Friday, March 30
Wednesday, March 28
I love flip flops...
| You are Flat Sandals |
 Casual yet flirty You look great in a simple top and jeans Your look is approchable and cute! |
A shout out to my friend, Leslie, who had this quiz on her blog.
Tuesday, March 27
Thursday, March 15
Truth or Fiction??
From my friend, Arlen...
LIFE IN THE 1500'S
The next time you are washing your hands and complain because the water temperature isn't just how you like it, think about how things used to be. Here are some facts about the1500s:
Most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May, and still smelled pretty good by June. However, they were starting to smell, so brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide the body odor. Hence the custom today of carrying a bouquet when getting married.
Baths consisted of a big tub filled with hot water. The man of the house had the privilege of the nice clean water, then all the other sons and men, then the women and finally the children. Last of all the babies. By then the water was so dirty you could actually lose someone in it. Hence the saying, Don't throw the baby out with the Bath water.
Houses had thatched roofs-thick straw-piled high, with no wood underneath. It was the only place for animals to get warm, so all the cats and other small animals (mice, bugs) lived in the roof. When it rained it became slippery and sometimes the animals would slip and fall off the roof. Hence the saying, It's raining cats and dogs.
There was nothing to stop things from falling into the house. This posed a real problem in the bedroom where bugs and other droppings could mess up your nice clean bed. Hence, a bed with big posts and a sheet hung over the top afforded some protection. That's how canopy beds came into existence.
The floor was dirt. Only the wealthy had something other than dirt. Hence the saying, Dirt poor. The wealthy had slate floors that would get slippery in the winter when wet, so they spread thresh (straw) on floor to help keep their footing. As the winter wore on, they added more thresh until, when you opened the door, it would all start slipping outside. A piece of wood was placed in the entranceway. Hence the saying a thresh hold.
In those old days, they cooked in the kitchen with a big kettle that always hung over the fire. Every day they lit the fire and added things to the pot. They ate mostly vegetables and did not get much meat. They would eat the stew for dinner, leaving leftovers in the pot to get cold overnight and then start over the next day. Sometimes stew had food in it that had been there for quite a while. Hence the rhyme, Peas porridge hot, peas porridge cold, peas porridge in the pot nine days old.
Sometimes they could obtain pork, which made them feel quite special. When visitors came over, they would hang up their bacon to show off. It was a sign of wealth that a man could, bring home the bacon. They would cut off a little to share with guests and would all sit around and chew the fat.
Those with money had plates made of pewter. Food with high acid content caused some of the lead to leach onto the food, causing lead poisoning death. This happened most often with tomatoes, so for the next 400 years or so, tomatoes were considered poisonous.
Bread was divided according to status. Workers got the burnt bottom of the loaf, the family got the middle, and guests got the top, or the upper crust.
Lead cups were used to drink ale or whisky. The combination would sometimes knock the imbibers out for a couple of days. Someone walking along the road would take them for dead and prepare them for burial. They were laid out on the kitchen table for a couple of days and the family would gather around and eat and drink and wait and see if they would wake up. Hence the custom of holding a wake.
England is old and small and the local folks started running out of places to bury people. So they would dig up coffins and would take the bones to a bone-house, and reuse the grave. When reopening these coffins, 1 out of 25 coffins were found to have scratch marks on the inside and they realized they had been burying people alive. So they would tie a string on the wrist of the corpse, lead it through the
coffin and up through the ground and tie it to a bell. Someone would have to sit out in the graveyard all night (the graveyard shift) to listen for the bell; thus, someone could be, saved by the bell or was considered a dead ringer.
LIFE IN THE 1500'S
The next time you are washing your hands and complain because the water temperature isn't just how you like it, think about how things used to be. Here are some facts about the1500s:
Most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May, and still smelled pretty good by June. However, they were starting to smell, so brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide the body odor. Hence the custom today of carrying a bouquet when getting married.
Baths consisted of a big tub filled with hot water. The man of the house had the privilege of the nice clean water, then all the other sons and men, then the women and finally the children. Last of all the babies. By then the water was so dirty you could actually lose someone in it. Hence the saying, Don't throw the baby out with the Bath water.
Houses had thatched roofs-thick straw-piled high, with no wood underneath. It was the only place for animals to get warm, so all the cats and other small animals (mice, bugs) lived in the roof. When it rained it became slippery and sometimes the animals would slip and fall off the roof. Hence the saying, It's raining cats and dogs.
There was nothing to stop things from falling into the house. This posed a real problem in the bedroom where bugs and other droppings could mess up your nice clean bed. Hence, a bed with big posts and a sheet hung over the top afforded some protection. That's how canopy beds came into existence.
The floor was dirt. Only the wealthy had something other than dirt. Hence the saying, Dirt poor. The wealthy had slate floors that would get slippery in the winter when wet, so they spread thresh (straw) on floor to help keep their footing. As the winter wore on, they added more thresh until, when you opened the door, it would all start slipping outside. A piece of wood was placed in the entranceway. Hence the saying a thresh hold.
In those old days, they cooked in the kitchen with a big kettle that always hung over the fire. Every day they lit the fire and added things to the pot. They ate mostly vegetables and did not get much meat. They would eat the stew for dinner, leaving leftovers in the pot to get cold overnight and then start over the next day. Sometimes stew had food in it that had been there for quite a while. Hence the rhyme, Peas porridge hot, peas porridge cold, peas porridge in the pot nine days old.
Sometimes they could obtain pork, which made them feel quite special. When visitors came over, they would hang up their bacon to show off. It was a sign of wealth that a man could, bring home the bacon. They would cut off a little to share with guests and would all sit around and chew the fat.
Those with money had plates made of pewter. Food with high acid content caused some of the lead to leach onto the food, causing lead poisoning death. This happened most often with tomatoes, so for the next 400 years or so, tomatoes were considered poisonous.
Bread was divided according to status. Workers got the burnt bottom of the loaf, the family got the middle, and guests got the top, or the upper crust.
Lead cups were used to drink ale or whisky. The combination would sometimes knock the imbibers out for a couple of days. Someone walking along the road would take them for dead and prepare them for burial. They were laid out on the kitchen table for a couple of days and the family would gather around and eat and drink and wait and see if they would wake up. Hence the custom of holding a wake.
England is old and small and the local folks started running out of places to bury people. So they would dig up coffins and would take the bones to a bone-house, and reuse the grave. When reopening these coffins, 1 out of 25 coffins were found to have scratch marks on the inside and they realized they had been burying people alive. So they would tie a string on the wrist of the corpse, lead it through the
coffin and up through the ground and tie it to a bell. Someone would have to sit out in the graveyard all night (the graveyard shift) to listen for the bell; thus, someone could be, saved by the bell or was considered a dead ringer.
Wednesday, March 14
My 40th birthday/Canada
So I've been "scolded" by a couple people lately that I haven't blogged anything again. Honestly I was out of town celebrating my birthday (with no access to the internet) and I've been incredibly busy since then. So, here's an (abbreviated) update for those who can't go on until I write something.
My 40th birthday - I turned 40 on February 28 and my friends (not sure who all was entirely responsible) threw a surprise party for me on February 24...during one of the worst snowstorms we've had in a while! Even though I hate surprises (won't get into why here) it was very fun! We ate, and ate, and ate. And there were presents - people were instructed to give me 40 of something. The first present was 40 slices of bacon! Off to a great start (thanks to the Stanley's!) Then we quickly settled into a pattern...chocolate. The chocolate pattern was occasionally broken by the following: 40 cans of Mt. Dew, 40 bottles of Gatorade, 40 Capri Sun, 40 quarters (one roll), 40 pieces of girl toilet paper (as my nephew calls them), 40 packets of catsup, 40 Burger King crowns, 40 scrapbooked pictures (thanks Slim!), 40 French Truffles, a "Wow, you're 40" coffee mug, a medic alert bracelet and some miscellaneous items thrown in a bag along with a dozen dead red roses. Yes, this is the humor of my circle of friends! But I love every one of them! Sorry I don't have pictures but the person in charge of my camera didn't take any...
Two days after the party my friend, Sandy, and I left for a week in Vancouver, Canada. We went to visit my friend, Angie, and spend my birthday with her and her family. Sandy and Angie had met a couple years ago when Angie came here to visit me but it was Sandy's first time to Vancouver and her first time meeting Angie's family. We had a good time. Here are some pics of our trip. Most of our time was spent just hanging out at home. But we did venture out to do some shopping and we also did some stamping with Angie's cousin, Carmen. Not my two favorite things in the world but I was with my two favorite people in the world so it wasn't so bad. We did venture into Vancouver a couple times. (Ang and Darwin actually live in Surrey and will soon be moving to Abbotsford.) Once with the kids and once because I asked if we could eat at this Brasilian Churrascaria (barbeque joint) that I found in Vancouver. It's called Samba and we went on Saturday night. Unbeknownst to me, Angie had invited some other friends from our Continental tour who live in the Vancouver area and another couple that I've gotten to know over the years. No one could come but Megan and Dario but it was still a surprise!! And the food was great! After dinner we had a girls night out in a hotel. It was very nice hotel that the locals affectionately refer to asl The Pink Palace. I can't remember what the actual name is but it is pink on the outside. We had a poolside room with a balcony and ice cream!! It was fun just staying up late talking and laughing...but Monday morning came all too early. It's always difficult for me to leave Canada for one reason...I never know when I'll be able to go back and see them again. But God is good in every situation and every circumstance and in his sovereignty He has chosen to put 1500 miles between us. But I praise Him for this friendship that has grown over the last 12 years...despite the miles. We may never be able to call each other up and say, "Hey, wanna go out for a movie?" or "You wanna run to WalMart with me?" but what we have is pretty special nonetheless.
I love you, Ang...can you come over for dinner? :-)
Wednesday, March 7
Words Women Use
1.) FINE
This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to quit talking.
2.) FIVE MINUTES
If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.
3.) NOTHING
This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.
4.) GO AHEAD
This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!
5.) LOUD SIGH
This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to #3 for the meaning of nothing.)
6.) THAT'S OKAY
This is one of the most dangerous statements a woman can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.
7.) THANKS
A woman is thanking you, do not question, or Faint. Just say you're welcome.
8.) DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT. I GOT IT.
Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking "what's wrong"; for the woman's response, refer to # 3.
9.) I JUST NEED TO VENT FOR 2 SECONDS
Get comfortable; order food if you have to. You'll be there for a while.
10.) YOU'RE WEARING THAT?
You are, under no circumstances, wearing that.
This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to quit talking.
2.) FIVE MINUTES
If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.
3.) NOTHING
This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.
4.) GO AHEAD
This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!
5.) LOUD SIGH
This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to #3 for the meaning of nothing.)
6.) THAT'S OKAY
This is one of the most dangerous statements a woman can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.
7.) THANKS
A woman is thanking you, do not question, or Faint. Just say you're welcome.
8.) DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT. I GOT IT.
Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking "what's wrong"; for the woman's response, refer to # 3.
9.) I JUST NEED TO VENT FOR 2 SECONDS
Get comfortable; order food if you have to. You'll be there for a while.
10.) YOU'RE WEARING THAT?
You are, under no circumstances, wearing that.
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