This is a look into my retirement years with Pete, Junior and I...
Enjoy your holiday weekend everyone..
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Friday, August 31, 2007
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Jury Selection for M. Vick's case
They just finished the jury selection phase of the Michael Vick case...
Friday, August 24, 2007
Fish Tale
This is an email I got today from my sister in TN. I did some research and apparently this is a true story...
Last Saturday morning, my buddy Bo Warren and I were trolling for stripers in the Chesapeake Bay. We were 1½ miles offshore in about 80 feet of water contemplating why the fish weren't biting. We looked back to check our gear and saw something odd in the water. Was it a seal?
Can't be, we don't have seals around here. On closer look, it turned out to be a buck that was WAY off course. He was desperate and barely staying afloat. I've seen deer swim a river or bayou before. When you see that, the first thing you notice is that they are powerful swimmers. Their head and shoulders are out of the water and they make surprisingly good headway. This critter was just keeping his nose up and looked like he'd been swimming all night long. In fact, he was so worn out that he swam toward the boat probably thinking it looked enough like land to him. When he got closer though, he wasn't sure what to make of the two dudes on board, and backed off. So, since the fish weren't biting, we thought we'd give this buck a hand. Turns out Bo grew up around cows and was really handy with a bowline. He lassoed the deer on the first shot!
Bo grabbed his neck, I grabbed the flank, and we barreled over backwards into the boat. Before I knew it, Bo was on top of him and had him tied up just like a calf. We hit the gas and ran him to the closest beach - Kent Point . I beached the boat and we carefully unloaded the deer onto the sand.
The whole time we kept thinking he was going to kick the hell out of us. He never did though, he was totally spent. We untied him and jumped back. Too weak to stand, he just sat there quivering. We even picked him up again and put his feet underneath him, but he still couldn't walk. Don't know if he made it or not, but I think his chances were vastly improved.
Bo grabbed his neck, I grabbed the flank, and we barreled over backwards into the boat. Before I knew it, Bo was on top of him and had him tied up just like a calf. We hit the gas and ran him to the closest beach - Kent Point . I beached the boat and we carefully unloaded the deer onto the sand.
The whole time we kept thinking he was going to kick the hell out of us. He never did though, he was totally spent. We untied him and jumped back. Too weak to stand, he just sat there quivering. We even picked him up again and put his feet underneath him, but he still couldn't walk. Don't know if he made it or not, but I think his chances were vastly improved.
Story verified at Snopes... http://www.snopes.com/photos/hunting/deerfish.asp
I wanna be rich
FYI :
Powerball:
Sat. Aug. 25:
$300.0 Million
Mega Millions
Friday Aug 21:
$206 million
If I win both of these, I will drop you all a post card.
Have a good weekend..
Powerball:
Sat. Aug. 25:
$300.0 Million
Mega Millions
Friday Aug 21:
$206 million
If I win both of these, I will drop you all a post card.
Have a good weekend..
Thursday, August 23, 2007
My husband is a Tom Kraus wannabee
*Disclaimer : I mean he is a wannabee in that he wants his own "Pete Almasi" stories*
First I must start out with I love my husband I really really do..
We aren't married long at all but I still adore him, I would do anything for him.
I have never given him any reason to believe that I would ever do anything to jeopardize our union so imagine this morning (4:30 am t0 be exact) my concern when my new husband is sitting on the edge of our bed looking sad.
I get up and I ask ever so polite and loving (which is hard at that hour), baby what is wrong why the long face.?
He lays back down and he says "who is the gray haired man in the golf cart on your desktop".?
"Is he an old boyfriend or a love interest".? I stare blankly at him and still half asleep, I say what man babe.?
He says "oh sure, stall for time - who is it - tell me".?
Now I am getting crazy because I don't even know who he is talking about, so I get up out of my snuggly warm bed, throwing covers all over, making my baby Junior move (she just growls at me and goes back to bed) and head for the laptop stepping on all kinds of treasures on the way.
I wipe sleep from my eyes, only to see this photo on my desk top :
I yell at the top of my lungs now : Are you freaking kidding me, that is Bill Murray you ass.
I flip closed the lap top and throw myself back in bed, disturbing Princess Junior in the process who just growls out me, gives up and leaves the room.
Hubby is all quiet and I as get ready to get a little more shut eye - he says "call me an ass, nice".
I just started to pretend snore so he would stop talking - I said later though : my love if you would read my little ditties you wouldn't be so nervous..
Truth be told, it is a little nice to have someone who is as insecure as I am...
First I must start out with I love my husband I really really do..
We aren't married long at all but I still adore him, I would do anything for him.
I have never given him any reason to believe that I would ever do anything to jeopardize our union so imagine this morning (4:30 am t0 be exact) my concern when my new husband is sitting on the edge of our bed looking sad.
I get up and I ask ever so polite and loving (which is hard at that hour), baby what is wrong why the long face.?
He lays back down and he says "who is the gray haired man in the golf cart on your desktop".?
"Is he an old boyfriend or a love interest".? I stare blankly at him and still half asleep, I say what man babe.?
He says "oh sure, stall for time - who is it - tell me".?
Now I am getting crazy because I don't even know who he is talking about, so I get up out of my snuggly warm bed, throwing covers all over, making my baby Junior move (she just growls at me and goes back to bed) and head for the laptop stepping on all kinds of treasures on the way.
I wipe sleep from my eyes, only to see this photo on my desk top :
I yell at the top of my lungs now : Are you freaking kidding me, that is Bill Murray you ass.
I flip closed the lap top and throw myself back in bed, disturbing Princess Junior in the process who just growls out me, gives up and leaves the room.
Hubby is all quiet and I as get ready to get a little more shut eye - he says "call me an ass, nice".
I just started to pretend snore so he would stop talking - I said later though : my love if you would read my little ditties you wouldn't be so nervous..
Truth be told, it is a little nice to have someone who is as insecure as I am...
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Murray Refuses Breath Test in Sweden
Murray Refuses Breath Test in Sweden
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) -- Bill Murray could face a drunken driving charge after cruising through downtown Stockholm in a golf cart and refusing to take a breath test, citing U.S. law.
Police officers spotted the "Caddyshack" star early Monday in the slow-moving vehicle and noticed he smelled of alcohol when they pulled him over, said Detective-Inspector Christer Holmlund of the Stockholm police.
"He refused to blow in the (breath test) instrument, citing American legislation," Holmlund told The Associated Press on Wednesday. "So we applied the old method - a blood test. It will take 14 days before the results are in."
Murray, who had been at a golf tournament in Sweden, signed a document admitting that he was driving under the influence, and agreed to let a police officer plead guilty for him if the case goes to court, Holmlund said.
"Then he was let go. My guess is he went back to America," Holmlund said.
He said the 56-year-old actor-comedian would only be charged if tests show his blood alcohol level exceeded the legal limit, which is quite low in Sweden.
A very high alcohol level could lead to a prison sentence, but Holmlund said fines were more likely.
"There were no obvious signs, like when someone is really tipsy," he said.
An e-mail to Murrays lawyer, David Nochimson, seeking comment wasnt immediately returned. The golf cart had been on display for a week outside the downtown hotel where Murray and other VIPs attending the Scandinavian Masters golf tournament, were staying, tournament head Fredrik Nilsmark said.
Murray apparently drove the golf cart to the trendy Cafe Opera nightclub, less than a mile away, and was pulled over on his way back to the hotel.
Nilsmark said the vehicle wasn't intended for guests but added: "I don't hold any grudge against Bill Murray for borrowing our cart for a while."
Cafe Opera manager Daniel Bodahl confirmed that Murray had visited the nightclub late Sunday and said "he was a very good guest."
It isn't illegal to drive a golf cart in city traffic in Sweden, but Holmlund said it is very unusual.
"I have done this since '68 and I've never experienced anything like this," he said.
Murray was among the early cast members on NBC's "Saturday Night Live." He was nominated for an Oscar for 2003's "Lost in Translation." His screen credits also include "Groundhog Day" and "Rushmore."
I really had nothing else to talk about, well I did but my thoughts were so jumbled this seemed easiest.
I also wanted something a little "light" if you will, I am tired of hearing about Michael Vik and the 14 innocent soldiers who died or the mass destruction by the hurricane, it just is so sad to watch or hear news anymore...
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (AP) -- Bill Murray could face a drunken driving charge after cruising through downtown Stockholm in a golf cart and refusing to take a breath test, citing U.S. law.
Police officers spotted the "Caddyshack" star early Monday in the slow-moving vehicle and noticed he smelled of alcohol when they pulled him over, said Detective-Inspector Christer Holmlund of the Stockholm police.
"He refused to blow in the (breath test) instrument, citing American legislation," Holmlund told The Associated Press on Wednesday. "So we applied the old method - a blood test. It will take 14 days before the results are in."
Murray, who had been at a golf tournament in Sweden, signed a document admitting that he was driving under the influence, and agreed to let a police officer plead guilty for him if the case goes to court, Holmlund said.
"Then he was let go. My guess is he went back to America," Holmlund said.
He said the 56-year-old actor-comedian would only be charged if tests show his blood alcohol level exceeded the legal limit, which is quite low in Sweden.
A very high alcohol level could lead to a prison sentence, but Holmlund said fines were more likely.
"There were no obvious signs, like when someone is really tipsy," he said.
An e-mail to Murrays lawyer, David Nochimson, seeking comment wasnt immediately returned. The golf cart had been on display for a week outside the downtown hotel where Murray and other VIPs attending the Scandinavian Masters golf tournament, were staying, tournament head Fredrik Nilsmark said.
Murray apparently drove the golf cart to the trendy Cafe Opera nightclub, less than a mile away, and was pulled over on his way back to the hotel.
Nilsmark said the vehicle wasn't intended for guests but added: "I don't hold any grudge against Bill Murray for borrowing our cart for a while."
Cafe Opera manager Daniel Bodahl confirmed that Murray had visited the nightclub late Sunday and said "he was a very good guest."
It isn't illegal to drive a golf cart in city traffic in Sweden, but Holmlund said it is very unusual.
"I have done this since '68 and I've never experienced anything like this," he said.
Murray was among the early cast members on NBC's "Saturday Night Live." He was nominated for an Oscar for 2003's "Lost in Translation." His screen credits also include "Groundhog Day" and "Rushmore."
I really had nothing else to talk about, well I did but my thoughts were so jumbled this seemed easiest.
I also wanted something a little "light" if you will, I am tired of hearing about Michael Vik and the 14 innocent soldiers who died or the mass destruction by the hurricane, it just is so sad to watch or hear news anymore...
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Tagged by Adele
FIVE THINGS I WAS DOING TEN YEARS AGO
1. I was married to MR. WRONG
2. Working at a job I now wish I had stayed at, I didn't know how good I had it
3. Turning 30
4. Going to lunch with Jeannie and having such fun
5. Contemplating where my marriage was going
FIVE FAVORITE SNACK FOOD
1. Pretzels (must be snyders)
2. Ruffles Cheddar and Sour Cream potato chips
3. Pineapple/Grapefruit (tie)
4. Chocolate covered peanuts
5. Ice cream
FIVE SONGS I KNOW THE WORDS TO
1. At Last : Etta James (my wedding song)
2. In my life : Beatles (my husbands favorite song)
3. Beautiful People : Prince
4. Any song off the Grease soundtrack
5. How do I say goodbye : Boyz II Men
FIVE THINGS I WOULD DO IF I WAS A MILLIONAIRE
1. Take my husband and my mother in law to Hungary (their home land)
2. Start a college fund for my nieces
3. Buy a house at the beach for my husband
4. Buy a date with Bon Jovi
5. Donate to one of the childrens hospitals i.e. St Jude
FIVE BAD HABITS
1. Bite my nails
2. Swear
3. Road Rage
4. I can be mean when I dont get my way
5. Being a pushover
FIVE THINGS I WILL NEVER WEAR AGAIN
1. A wedding dress (happy now wont do again)
2. A size 12 (HA HA)
3. A bananna clip in my hair
4. Clogs (too dangerous)
5. Jeans so tight, you need pliers to close them
FIVE THINGS I LIKE TO DO
1. Be with my husband and doggie
2. Be with all friends
3. Eat (LMAO Jeannie)
4. Be on the computer
5. Take long rides
*Adele I was rolling at your answers*
FIVE PEOPLE I TAG
I have no one to tag, just enjoy. Thanks Adele for tagging me
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1. I was married to MR. WRONG
2. Working at a job I now wish I had stayed at, I didn't know how good I had it
3. Turning 30
4. Going to lunch with Jeannie and having such fun
5. Contemplating where my marriage was going
FIVE FAVORITE SNACK FOOD
1. Pretzels (must be snyders)
2. Ruffles Cheddar and Sour Cream potato chips
3. Pineapple/Grapefruit (tie)
4. Chocolate covered peanuts
5. Ice cream
FIVE SONGS I KNOW THE WORDS TO
1. At Last : Etta James (my wedding song)
2. In my life : Beatles (my husbands favorite song)
3. Beautiful People : Prince
4. Any song off the Grease soundtrack
5. How do I say goodbye : Boyz II Men
FIVE THINGS I WOULD DO IF I WAS A MILLIONAIRE
1. Take my husband and my mother in law to Hungary (their home land)
2. Start a college fund for my nieces
3. Buy a house at the beach for my husband
4. Buy a date with Bon Jovi
5. Donate to one of the childrens hospitals i.e. St Jude
FIVE BAD HABITS
1. Bite my nails
2. Swear
3. Road Rage
4. I can be mean when I dont get my way
5. Being a pushover
FIVE THINGS I WILL NEVER WEAR AGAIN
1. A wedding dress (happy now wont do again)
2. A size 12 (HA HA)
3. A bananna clip in my hair
4. Clogs (too dangerous)
5. Jeans so tight, you need pliers to close them
FIVE THINGS I LIKE TO DO
1. Be with my husband and doggie
2. Be with all friends
3. Eat (LMAO Jeannie)
4. Be on the computer
5. Take long rides
*Adele I was rolling at your answers*
FIVE PEOPLE I TAG
I have no one to tag, just enjoy. Thanks Adele for tagging me
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
United States and Capitals
Jeannie and I were having a lovely chat this morning about the US States and Capitals and that got us to thinking of how many we knew and where they were (states that is).
Sadly I knew alot less than I thought, so I am enclosing this map for your pleasure - now if you just assist me with the capitals I would appreciate that - ha ha..
Peace J
Difficult People
Today I struggle with many emotional conflicts and I am going to post all for the world to see as I just don't feel the need to hold my tongue anymore - bring on the rath.
I have found out that someone who has charge of two lovely young girls, is not treating them as best she could.
I have tried to defend this person to others but I am no longer going to do that, as I have found out certain things about their behavior.
This person in question is my ex sister in law and granted my brother has his faults - I don't lay all the blame on her but come on and step up to the plate.
She is a dancer/actress hollywood actress wanna be stay at home mom which is good if you can swing it or if you stay busy doing things like cleaning and/or cooking for your kids but not her, so she stays home why.?
I swear I think Britney Spears cares for her kids better than this woman does.
I dont get it either because she seems to have come from a normal childhood - her parents are lovely, her siblings are nice also - granted I don't ever see them - nothing personal just distance wise and we don't run in the same circles.
I think her parents though are enjoying their time now and I dont blame them, but that might be why they don't spend alot of time with the kids - I know the girls adore their other grandparents, they always say that.
The girls will innocently mention things to me like : "We don't eat at all on Saturday because there is no food until Sunday's." "Mommy leaves us alone, sometimes overnight we are used to it".
They are 11 and 8, I don't think it is safe to leave them alone.
Also, she and my brother are divorced but my brother continues to live in the same house with them.?
I sense some dysfunctionality there, or is that just me.? I think it is to get a free babysitter, that is why he is allowed to live there.
The house is always dirty, cluttered and the girls look like rag a muffins which is a shame because they are absolutely gorgeous, so different in their own way - the older one is pretty in a nice simple way but pretty pretty and the younger one is just strikingly pretty and they will only get better with age.
I never dare say boo to her or my mother for fear that we won't be able to see these lovelies anymore but I am getting less and less tolerant of this behavior and I am thinking something needs to be done.
I could go on for alot longer but I think I made my point, I just try to remain positive and thankful that the girls have a good influence like my parents in their lives, I think it does good for both my parents and my nieces.
Thanks for letting me vent..
Peace J
I have found out that someone who has charge of two lovely young girls, is not treating them as best she could.
I have tried to defend this person to others but I am no longer going to do that, as I have found out certain things about their behavior.
This person in question is my ex sister in law and granted my brother has his faults - I don't lay all the blame on her but come on and step up to the plate.
She is a dancer/actress hollywood actress wanna be stay at home mom which is good if you can swing it or if you stay busy doing things like cleaning and/or cooking for your kids but not her, so she stays home why.?
I swear I think Britney Spears cares for her kids better than this woman does.
I dont get it either because she seems to have come from a normal childhood - her parents are lovely, her siblings are nice also - granted I don't ever see them - nothing personal just distance wise and we don't run in the same circles.
I think her parents though are enjoying their time now and I dont blame them, but that might be why they don't spend alot of time with the kids - I know the girls adore their other grandparents, they always say that.
The girls will innocently mention things to me like : "We don't eat at all on Saturday because there is no food until Sunday's." "Mommy leaves us alone, sometimes overnight we are used to it".
They are 11 and 8, I don't think it is safe to leave them alone.
Also, she and my brother are divorced but my brother continues to live in the same house with them.?
I sense some dysfunctionality there, or is that just me.? I think it is to get a free babysitter, that is why he is allowed to live there.
The house is always dirty, cluttered and the girls look like rag a muffins which is a shame because they are absolutely gorgeous, so different in their own way - the older one is pretty in a nice simple way but pretty pretty and the younger one is just strikingly pretty and they will only get better with age.
I never dare say boo to her or my mother for fear that we won't be able to see these lovelies anymore but I am getting less and less tolerant of this behavior and I am thinking something needs to be done.
I could go on for alot longer but I think I made my point, I just try to remain positive and thankful that the girls have a good influence like my parents in their lives, I think it does good for both my parents and my nieces.
Thanks for letting me vent..
Peace J
Sunday, August 5, 2007
August 5, 1967
Yeppers..........
40 years ago today, Bernadette Sweeney was being wheeled into the delivery room at Saint John's Hospital in Yonkers and a short time later out I come.
I do think my mother was drinking or heavily drugged up when they handed me over because of my name Janet.
I have always always HATED my name, it is my name so I can say what I want about it.
Fast forward to August 5, 2007..
Today is my 40th birthday and my husband and daughter dog have gone out of their way to be nice to me and spoil me.
I was going to have a big party but plans changed and we decided to postpone until September when hopefully the weather is cooler..
I am heading off soon for dinner with the parental units and I will come home later and celebrate with husband and daughter dog..
I hope you all enjoy this glorius day - it is my gift to you all on my birthday, get out and enjoy.
Peace Out..
40 years ago today, Bernadette Sweeney was being wheeled into the delivery room at Saint John's Hospital in Yonkers and a short time later out I come.
I do think my mother was drinking or heavily drugged up when they handed me over because of my name Janet.
I have always always HATED my name, it is my name so I can say what I want about it.
Fast forward to August 5, 2007..
Today is my 40th birthday and my husband and daughter dog have gone out of their way to be nice to me and spoil me.
I was going to have a big party but plans changed and we decided to postpone until September when hopefully the weather is cooler..
I am heading off soon for dinner with the parental units and I will come home later and celebrate with husband and daughter dog..
I hope you all enjoy this glorius day - it is my gift to you all on my birthday, get out and enjoy.
Peace Out..
Thursday, August 2, 2007
NY Yankees
I am sitting here watching the YES network where they highlight a particular NY Yankee - and tonight the tribute is Thurman Munson and that just brought back many many memories for me..
His widow is giving most of the tribute and boy can you see the love in her eyes..
I remember when Thurman Munson was the catcher and I remember when he died also..
A great loss..
Peace Out
His widow is giving most of the tribute and boy can you see the love in her eyes..
I remember when Thurman Munson was the catcher and I remember when he died also..
A great loss..
Peace Out
TV Commercials
I just had to post a diddy about TV commercials...
There are the ones that I absolutely adore : the little man that talks to the Verizon vios tech guy (cable guy). The ones for Febreze - especially the one where the woman puts the mask on because it smells good. The beer ones are funny to.
BUT
For the love of god, why why why is there a commercial with giant people dancing and grabbing their privates singing about nausea, heartburn, upset stomach and diarrhea.??
Some things are meant to be kept private..
While I am ranting, can Pedigree PLEASE stop showing me those commercials where the puppies are all locked up in the shelter and they are begging for homes...
Those kill me....
Does anyone remember a few years back a commercial for McDonald's, where it was an older brother and he was talking to his sister and watching her grow up and they would play in the background : Little sister, I'm really gonna miss you.?
OMG - cried so hard every time it played..
OK, that is all - as my name warns : Random thoughts...
Peace Out....
There are the ones that I absolutely adore : the little man that talks to the Verizon vios tech guy (cable guy). The ones for Febreze - especially the one where the woman puts the mask on because it smells good. The beer ones are funny to.
BUT
For the love of god, why why why is there a commercial with giant people dancing and grabbing their privates singing about nausea, heartburn, upset stomach and diarrhea.??
Some things are meant to be kept private..
While I am ranting, can Pedigree PLEASE stop showing me those commercials where the puppies are all locked up in the shelter and they are begging for homes...
Those kill me....
Does anyone remember a few years back a commercial for McDonald's, where it was an older brother and he was talking to his sister and watching her grow up and they would play in the background : Little sister, I'm really gonna miss you.?
OMG - cried so hard every time it played..
OK, that is all - as my name warns : Random thoughts...
Peace Out....
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