Sunday, October 18, 2009

Why is it snowing in Oct!?!


It's still snowing - for 4 hours.... these flakes were HUGE at least 2" in size.

Friday, October 16, 2009

A Dusting of Snow


Yes - the weather man said we would see some flakes, I ran outside grabbed my camera - and the cars are topped with the powdering wet stuff.

Of course it won't last... we don't want it now!

Monday, October 12, 2009

Sunset at Clearwater Beach


Between visits to my dad's hospital room, we stopped by to see the sun set at Clearwater pier 61.

American Cancer Society - walk

Well we completed what I thought was a 5 miles walk - but I believe it was 6.5 miles.

Here I am at mile 4, when my left knee decided to lock up on me - that's what I get for sitting all day at the work computer and not getting up!!!

Anyway - it all subsided the next day so all was fine.

Team HP raised over 5K for ACS. It was a warm and wonderful day and the rain had left hours before our walk in Boston along the esplanade.

Monday, August 17, 2009

What do pets think?

WHAT PETS WRITE IN THEIR DIARIES:
(this is too funny)

Excerpt from a Dog's Diary......

8:00 am - Dog food! My favorite thing!
9:30 am - A car ride! My favorite thing!
9:40 am - A walk in the park! My favorite thing!
10:30 am - Got rubbed and petted! My favorite thing!
12:00 pm - Lunch! My favorite thing!
1:00 pm - Played in the yard! My favorite thing!
3:00 pm - Wagged my tail! My favorite thing!
5:00 pm - Milk Bones! My favorite thing!
7:00 pm - Got to play ball! My favorite thing!
8:00 pm - Wow! Watched TV with the people! My favorite thing!
11:00 pm - Sleeping on the bed! My favorite thing!


Excerpt from a Cat's Diary...

Day 983 of my captivity....

My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while the other inmates and I are fed hash or some sort of dry nuggets.

Although I make my contempt for the rations perfectly clear, I nevertheless must eat something in order to keep up my strength.

The only thing that keeps me going is my dream of escape. In an attempt to disgust them, I once again vomit on the carpet.

Today I decapitated a mouse and dropped its headless body at their feet. I had hoped this would strike fear into their hearts, since it clearly demonstrates what I am capable of. However, they merely made condescending comments about what a 'good little hunter' I am. Morons.

There was some sort of assembly of their accomplices tonight. I was placed in solitary confinement for the duration of the event. However, I could hear the noises and smell the food. I overheard that my confinement was due to the power of 'allergies.' I must learn what this means and how to use it to my advantage.

Today I was almost successful in an attempt to assassinate one of my tormentors by weaving around his feet as he was walking. I must try this again tomorrow -- but at the top of the stairs.

I am convinced that the other prisoners here are flunkies and snitches. The dog receives special privileges. He is regularly released - and seems to be more than willing to return. He is obviously retarded.

The bird has got to be an informant. I observe him communicating with the guards regularly. I am certain that he reports my every move. My captors have arranged protective custody for him in an elevated cell, so he is safe. For now.

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Sunset after the rain

Boy has it rained enough this spring and summer. One of my sons, who love sunsets was walking by the front door and called out to me - he ran to get his camera phone and I ran to grab my digital. What a great shot last night as the sun was setting and it was still slightly sprinkling.

Monday, July 6, 2009

Fireworks

Since I thought our town fireworks were rained out - and it poured and poured all day - I decided not to go and manage to the wet grounds.... So I went to my sister's town fireworks. We watched them from the top of the parking garage and got a great view. No traffic no cowds.