5 on Friday

1. How much time do you spend on the Internet daily?
Way to much, I'd say a good four hours.
 
2. What are your favorite 3 websites?
Probably Facebook, twitter, and various blogs.
 
3. Do you eat at your computer?
Never ever do I eat at my computer.
 
4. Pick one and why - Reading the news online or in a newspaper?
EASY. Newspaper, hands down. Of course, I might be a little biased, since I worked for one. Still, I enjoy having a hard copy ... of everything. News and everything else. I don't like reading news and/or serious business online. And I love the crinkly sound it makes.
 
5. How many people are on your instant messenger buddy list?
about 50  I only talk to about 8 of them.

I will miss them

My kids just left on their long trip home.  They are making a couple stops along the way.  Vegas for a few days then Honolulu for a few days.  I so enjoyed having them and miss them so much.  They promised that they would be back soon. While here they took a trip to Gatlinburg, Tn.  and took this funny photo.  That is a pretty big gun she is holding, Greg best listen to her.

Voting Report Card

Did you get a mailing this week with your voting information on it? I did. I realize this is public information but it was wrong information. I have voted in each and every election since I turned 21.. Yeah back in the dark ages when you had to be 21 to vote.  This report card said I did not vote in the 2008 election. So not only was what I perceive to be personal information being made public, it was wrong information. Anyone else having a problem with this?  And while I am on the subject, I have gotten at least one call a day from one poll or another.  As I answer their questions, who would I vote for if the election were held today for Senate? Governor? and President? Every stinking time after my second answer they quickly say “Sorry you are not qualified for this poll” and hang up.  Now you tell me can we believe the polls? Why are they so stinking nice and then when they hear your answers be so rude and literally hang up on me? I will be so glad when this election is over and we can move on, hopefully in a new and better direction.
Small Print:  Please if this offends you, or you disagree,  do NOT leave me a nasty mean comment,  Please do what I do and just move along. I am respectful of others views and I expect the same in return.  Thanks!

5 on Friday

1. Washing machine: front-loader or top-loader?
I've used mostly top-loaders in my life, when it's a front-loader it's not my machine...


2. Detergent: liquid or powder?
Liquid. I use cold water to wash most of my clothes. Smells better too.


3. Rinse cycle: fabric softener or another additive?

None! I keep on thinking about adding white vinegar or baking soda (not together of course), but have never gotten around to it. I don't see a need for fabric softener, that's just a waste of chemicals. (My grandmother, when she was alive, loved to add starch to her clothes and sheets.)


4. And then: clothesline or dryer?
Everything in the dryer.  I used to use a clothes line for most everything.  I love how clothing dried out side smells.

5. Do you fold things straight off the line or out of the dryer? What do you iron (or have someone iron for you)?
Nope... I generally just hang them up.  If they're drying on hangers I just let them stay there until I wear it or I need the hangers for my new load of clean laundry.

Vote

After the last presidential debate, Bob Schieffer said “ As I always do at the end of these debates, I leave you with the words of my mom, who said, “ go vote it will make you feel big and strong.”  In many races, national, state and local, it is too close to call which means that every vote really does count. One week from today we will head to the polls to vote in the general election. WE are making ourselves heard for not only who our president should be,but also for U.S. senator, our governor, attorney general.  Also for local offices, judges, school boards and more.  I would not even try to tell you what candidate to vote for, there are enough TV ads, and news papers to tell you that. Besides I think most folks already have their minds made up. My point is much simpler than that. My point is ------ Vote Nov. 6. Be sure to do your homework then cast your vote, every vote does count. In todays tech world there is unlimited information about the candidates available at the click of your mouse.  But remember not everything on the net is truth.

Out my door

 

 
 

 

 
My kids from Australia thought it was great fun to rake leaves.  They don't have anything like this where they are from and it was very exciting for her. We have a leaf vacuum that comes around and sucks up the leaves each day.. another exciting thing.  Is funny how our every day can be so different to someone else.