Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Baby Squirrel?

March 8, 2010

Wow, today is another FANTASTIC! day here in Kissimmee Florida. There are lots of people in the pool, and quite a few just sun-tanning. My friends left to head for home this morning. I'm hoping they don't hit too much bad weather.

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I must share a funny story about my friend, Mary Ann, A couple of days ago, she was on her way to the hot tub (over at the pool area), when she was attacked by a baby squirrel. Yup!! A little tiny toddler squirrel scared her out of her wits. She came running back in yelling "Help! Help! There's an animal trying to attack me!!" After that, she would look to see if he was out there, and if he was, she would walk all the way around the building to avoid him.

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Today, after I threw out more food for the little guy, (wasn't that nice of me?) I thought I would snap a few pictures of him to share with you. He is just the cutest little thing.

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"Mary Ann, where are you?

"I don't see you, Mary Ann!"

I have a couple more photos from Animal Kingdom for you too. First I have a rather large gorilla. He was sitting in the shade picking through some leafy branches. Then I have some alligators. They look like their tummies are full, so they won't mind my taking some photos. Enjoy!

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That's all for today. I have to go to the laundry building to rescue my laundry. Till my next journey over here to the computer room, Y'all have a fantastic day.

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Hugs, Edna B.

Pix From Florida

March 7, 2010
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Well, today is another simply gorgeous day here in sunny Florida. I bet you can't tell that I'm loving this warm weather!! Today must have got to about 68 to 70 degrees. Yes'm, I can dig it!!

*Yesterday, we went to Disney's Animal Kingdom, and boy oh boy, did we ever have a really grand time there. Would you believe, I took 1,134 photos while we were there? Yup!! I certainly did. There was just so much to see and photograph.

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It will take me a while to go through all my photos, and crop and re-size a lot of them to share, but little by little they will get done. Today, I have some for you. First I have a Komodo Dragon, and then I have a Roseate Spoonbill. I hope you like them.

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That's all I have for today. It's freezing here in the computer building. I think they do it on purpose so no one will stay in here very long. Till my next jaunt over here, Y'all have a fantabulous day.

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Hugs, Edna B.

Wanna See My New Fla Mug?

March 5, 2010

Hi folks!! Today is just gorgeous outside. My friends Mary Ann and Gene are here, and we are going to go looking for things to photograph in just a little while. Yesterday was quite cool, yet lots nicer than snow and sleet (like back home!), so I didn't do very much, mostly rested.

Every year when I come down here, I buy a Fla mug. (That's short for Florida) My condo only has dainty little cups and I enjoy a mug with my coffee. This year I finally found one with my name on it, so of course I had to have it. It's the first one I ever found that had my name on it.

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Last night I didn't sleep very well, so I got up and made a layout to show off my new mug. Wanna see it?

Right now, we are in the computer building checking out prices for our tickets to Wild Animal Kingdom. I have never been there, so this will be a special treat. My friends went shopping this morning, and stumbled over a place where there were some different birds, so we are going to go back there to see about getting some photos.

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It's time for me to leave now. Got things to do, places to go!! Yes, the foot is holding up. Just hollers a bit at me from time to time. But I'm bigger than the foot, so I usually win the argument when it doesn't want to play nice with me. Till my next visit to the computer building, Y'all have a fantastic day.

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Hugs, Edna B.

Another Busy, But Delightful Day

March 2, 2010

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I know it's late, (5 pm) but I did not get to the computer room till late today. Sorry 'bout that! Last night, it rained quite heavily all though the night, but this morning was just lovely. Today is mostly cloudy and very windy. But that won't scare me, it's so much better than cold and snowy.

I went out today to Walmart. They have a nice big super store here, so that was a nice shopping experience. Only problem was that my foot got very tired and sore rather quickly. I just ignore the foot until it starts screaming at me, then I put it up for a nice long rest.

As promised yesterday, here's a photo of the new tee shirt that I bought for Moo. Gosh, it fits his temperament to a tee!!! Got to keep his reputation alive!!

And this next picture was sent to me by a friend, and I just had to share it. It's just so precious!!

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Oh gosh! I can't stop giggling every time I look at that poor puppy's face!!

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Today's post will be short because a couple of the computers aren't working properly, and I am going to let someone else have a turn. I'll post you a freebie before I go in case I can't back tomorrow. It's QP - 013 "Garnet." I hope you like it. Y'all have a grand night now.

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Hugs, Edna B.

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"QP - 013 Garnet"

And here is your download link for "QP - 013 Garnet"

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Dolly Walks A Lot

March 1, 2010

Did you miss me? Haha. I finally made it to sunny Florida yesterday afternoon. By the time I got to Orlando, and was picked up by the rental car company, signed all my paperwork, got my car (my cast did not make them nervous!!), drove to Kissimmee, did some food shopping, then drove to my condo, unpacked all my stuff from the car and put it all away, it was about 6:20 pm. Phew! Yes'm, I was tuckered out. That was a day's work for me.

Then I proceeded to try out my internet. Oh boy!!! This year I am Dolly Walks A Lot!! The only internet connection is in another building, and has opening and closing hours. It means getting dressed, putting on the walking cast, (no easy feat) and walking a lot to the internet building. Whoop dee do!! No late night or early morning internet for this Dolly. Oh well, I did come here for a vacation, so I guess I should be happy with part time access to the web.

I have no photos to share today, but I will see if I can take some for tomorrow. Today, I did a lot of walking, and my foot is screaming at me.........Get off me!! Get off me!! I went walking around two flea markets today. And yes, I found me some nice goodies to buy. I found the perfect tee shirt for Moo. I'll take a photo of it later and show it to you tomorrow.

Tomorrow, I want to visit the local Walmart store. And maybe go back to the flea market. I love flea markets. I also love the warm temperatures here. This afternoon is in the high 70's. Oh me oh my, I love it!!!

Check out the new Daily Download kit from Magickal Scraps, "Color Me Springtime." I have just put up the new slide show, and I have a preview of the add on kit that goes with it. Don't forget, the add on is only $1.50. Now that's a BARGAIN!!!

That's it for today. I need to go and rest this mad foot!! Y'all have a wonderful day now. Hugs and kisses to Tootsie.

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Hugs, Edna B.

A Memorable Walmart Moment

February 27, 2010

Well, Tootsie and I got up at 5 o'clock again this morning, but at least we got some good sleep. She hasn't been feeling so great the past two days, but so far this morning, she seems okay. My heart just breaks when she does not feel so good. Poor baby can't even whine like Mommy. But no matter, we spoil her anyway.

Yesterday, the weather was just crazy here. One minute I look out and everything has a light, white coat of snow on it. Next minute, the weather has taken a break and is doing nothing. Just a little left over wind blowing. Then within the hour, I hear raindrops going pat, pat, pat on the metal awning over my living room window.

An hour or so later, the pat pat pats are getting much sharper. I look out my window and for goodness sake!!! There is hail bouncing all over everything. You know folks, this is what they call traditional New England weather. The saying goes "If you don't like the weather, wait a little while and it will change."

To my friend, Nani, I would be ever so grateful if you really could hold off the snow for just another day or so till my plane could land in Florida. I think I really need this vacation. And you are just the sweetest person to offer to do such a nice thing for me. Of course, I know we can't change the weather, but it's such a lovely thought.

Now I have a humorous story for you. Late yesterday afternoon, after the weather decided to take a rest, Moo drove me around to do my errands. I got all our meds, and stocked up on all of Tootsie's favorite doggie foods and treats.

For Christmas this year, I got quite a few gift cards, one of which was for Walmart. I had already used it, but there was still some money left on it. So when the cashier finished totaling my order, I handed her the gift card and told her to use this up first, and I would pay for the rest. No problem!!

Well, first, the card would not go through. For about fifteen minutes, people behind me were being sent to other registers while we waited for a supervisor to come and help the cashier. After several attempts to make the card go through, a supervisor finally arrived and got the card to work. And I got all of my $0.02 credited toward my purchase.

Now doesn't that beat all? I felt so bad for that poor cashier for putting her through all of this for just two cents. Now I'm wondering why did anyone ever leave the darn two cents on the card in the first place? I will have to pay more attention to things in the future. I felt bad for Moo too, because he was standing there with me through this whole embarrassing situation.

There probably won't be a post tomorrow morning, because I hope to be on the road early. But I do have a freebie for you today. Today you get the Fire Opal QP. My favorite color is orange, so you just know that the Fire Opal is one of my very favorite gemstones. And it is gorgeous too!!

Now I'm off to finish up my packing and last minute things. Y'all have a fantastic day now. (And wish me luck that I don't have to don my Dumpster Dolly outfit in order to get on the internet down there!)

Hugs, Edna B.

"QP - 012 Fire Opal"

Here is your download link for "QP 012 - Fire Opal"

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An Early Morning Willie Nelson Concert

February 26, 2010

It's 5 o'clock in the morning, and Tootsie and I have been up for a couple of hours. This is crazy! I definitely have to get back to a regular sleeping schedule. Too many daytime and evening naps is okay if you don't work or have no where to go, but it's time to get back on schedule. I expect to be back to work in a few weeks. I'm on my feet for hours at my job, so I want to be healed before I go back.

The good thing about being awake so early is that I got to watch some fantastic snow boarding on TV of the winter games. Those young people were just fantastic. Right now, I'm watching a special on PBS featuring Willie Nelson singing. This man is a country music icon. Here are a few shots I got off the television. The last picture shows that long reddish blonde braid of his that hangs below his waist. Wow!!

Willie Sings "Dream Of Me"

Willie sings "Drinking Champagne"

Willie's Long Braid

I confess these are not the greatest photos, but it's fun taking them. His show is over now and Clifford The Big Red Dog is on TV, and no, I won't be taking photos of Clifford!!

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Today, I have a few errands to do, stock up on doggie food, mail parcels at post office, pick up meds, etc. When I get home, it will be time to do some serious packing. I have some things ready, but I need t0 get it to the "almost done" point. I also have to set out Tootsie's meds for two weeks to make it easier for Moo.

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Daylight is peeking over the trees now, and I am off to have a cup of coffee. Y'all have a fantabulous day now.

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Hugs, Edna B.