Movie Geeks! Yes you .... !

Do you want a inexpensive, fun Friday night activity? Head to your local cineplex, preferably one located close to a few restaurants, sit back and get ready to people watch. Those women that made fun of people dressing up for the premier night of Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings are now with all of their BFFs and dressed up in their sassiest outfits for their own fantasy faire....the premier weekend of Sex and the City Movie. I just got back from dinner with the kids. I am happy to say, I am still laughing out loud. I think Nordstrom, Macy's, and every other department store in the state is sold out of summer dresses, 5 inch heels and hats.

I'm not making fun of the movie, just these sad girls that think if they dress up like Carrie Bradshaw, drink a cosmo and watch the movie, their life will morph into a fabulous uptown NYC life.

On a sad note, I had my annual physical today. Can any one tell me what movie Chevy Chase sings, "Moon River"? He then asked the Doctor, what?

Standing in the Rain

$135.00 for a barrel of oil. It was at $65.00 a barrel a year ago. I think this will cause economic pressures around the world that will have dramatically impact on our daily lives with in the next 6 months. One indicator that our lives will change is mass transit.

I often look over at those at the bus stop with a little bit of jealousy. The idea of relaxing or sleeping on the bus is dreamy. Except for the fact that I would have two little ones with me. The other morning there was a very handsome gentleman at the bus stop waiting in the rain. So handsome I had to stop and offer him a ride. As I pulled over to the bus stop, small voices in the back, excitably exclaimed Papa!!!

After careful analysis of gas prices and mileage my father has begun taking the bus, a few days a week. This is wonderful for me and my girls. Every now and then we catch him at the bus stop or at the office and can share a ride home. Although, the girls are very shy they love riding with Papa. They love sharing their Princess, Wiggles and Christmas music with him. I just can't wait until they hit him up for College funds.

A test???

http://memoriter.net/flash/test.html

An interesting test.

What would you do for a Klondike bar?

If someone wants to enter this contest. I am willing to put my acting skills to the test. I think a great idea would be I am willing pay the $3.99 for a 6 pack of Klondikes.

http://www.klondikecontest.com/Home.aspx

Yard work?

There is nothing quite like work to bring people together. Last night I spent a few hours doing yard work and planting flowers at my mother-in-laws home. I really enjoyed it. It took me back to the first time several years ago I worked all day mending a fence at the family cabin with my brother-in-laws. I have to say I really enjoyed that day too.

I think I could have worked a little harder last night and stayed longer, but with the girls running around it was a big distraction. Not to mention the excitement from a 3 year old who for the first time enjoyed playing with bugs and worms.

Hard work is a good bonding experience and I had a great time with the extended family.

What kind of Adventure do you want?

Some Advertising campaigns are really great. I actually really enjoy watching the Clio awards. I also don't mind being told about the effectiveness of the product. Like, Bob Dole telling me and the world he suffers from E. D. However, some ads leave a lot to be desired. The other morning I was in a Maverick store. I had been up a few extra hours the night before with my daughter and needed a large coffee. As I was filling my coffee up, the Maverick slogan , "adventure begins here" blared shamelessly across the in store stereo system. I will really be annoyed when, they sell advertising to in store radio. (Brian there is your million dollar idea for the day.)

The real question is do I really want my adventure to being in Maverick? I glanced around at the English muffins with egg that had probably been baked yesterday. The Mayo for the hot dogs that I am sure sits out at a temperature that bacterium would love. All I could think, do I really want a salmonella adventure.

But it did not stop there, you have to walk by the prophylactics to check out. All I could think is do employees tamper with products just for the adventure of it? Now that could be an adventure. Hey, remember that late night we stopped by the Maverick just before we went home to start our adventure. Well the product they sold us did not work. But, the good news is the EP test they sold worked just fine!

Like Disneyland, they carry the adventure theme a little far. Not only do the employees wear shirts patterned after Steve Erwin, but their name tags actual say Adventure Guide. Well I just had to participate. When my adventure guy Gary asked me how I was doing and if I found everything ok? I had to respond, "Gary, how could I be anything but great today, my adventure begins here." He gave me a very funny look, and asked if I found everything ok. I said "I think so, but you're the adventure guide, do I need a GPS system for the real Maverick Adventure?" Again a funny look. Shot gun shells for the Maverick Monster? I paid for my coffee, then as I was walking away, Gary said in a soft voice, "stay away from the hot dog bar, the Montezuma's revenge Adventure begins there." Just as I suspected.

Ok what product are these?

Plop pop _____ _____ oh what a relief it is?

Where the Beef?

The only way to fly fly?

Fly the Friendly skies of _______

I would like to buy the world a _________

Tell them Madge sent you.