We called it "Eric and Steve's Great Adventure"..

ummertime meme

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This week's questions come from Academic Cog and she wrote the questions herself because she hadn't seen a summer meme in a long time.
1.) What first tells you that Summer is here? 

I live in Michigan.  When summer has arrived I can shut off the heat.  Finally.  LOL
2.) Name your five of your favorite distinctively Summer habits or customs. 

No shoes.  Flip flops.  Capris.  Beach.  Outside.  Jeep.  :)
3.) What is your favorite smell of Summer? 

Not the sweat, that's for sure.  And my sweat right now smells like a mixture of rum, vodka, Sambuca and a whole bunch of nastiness.  Ugh.  I need a shower.  
4.) What is your favorite taste of Summer? 

Not vomit.  Nope nosiree bob.  Grilled just about anything..
5.) Favorite Summer memory? 

Certainly not throwing up over the side of a boat.  Not that I did that yesterday.  Nope.  Nosiree bob.  Camping with my friends.  We always had a good time.  Even that one time on the island where it rained, and the rats were bigger than our tents.  
6.) Extreme heat or extreme cold? Which would you choose and why? 

Well, I don't like either.  So I'm not going to choose, dammit. I like 70's and 50's at night, please and thank you. 
7.) What books do you plan to read for the season? 

Ooooh thanks, you just reminded me I downloaded some yesterday.  A bunch.  Under the Dome for one.  I'm re-reading "A Walk in the Woods" right now.  If you've never read it, it's worth it.  Hysterical.  
8.) What is your favorite part of summer? 

Driving with the top down.
9.) What's your favorite quintessentially summer food? Least favorite? 

Oh sweet corn and ribs.  But it has to be sweet corn from the sweet corn man.  It's the best ever.  And least favorite?  hmmm....  I don't think I have a least favorite! Go figure!
10.) Best beverage to beat the summer heat: 

Water.  Diet Pepsi.  Certainly not (or ever again) a mixture of rum punch, "open your mouth and let me pour" anything.  Ever again.  Blech.  
11.) Least favorite/most annoying thing related to summer?

Nothing.  I heart summer.  
12.) Pick one: the lake /the beach. 

Well, considering that I live in MICHIGAN - they are one and the same.  So I pick the Cape.  The ocean.  Martha's Vineyard.  I heart Martha and her Vineyard. 
13.) Most amusing summer vacation trip you've ever taken?

The ones where Kim and I pee our pants laughing.  We have fun.  But really, Marianne and I took a trip once and brought pictures of Eric and Steve.  Eric and Steve were all over Key West, having their pictures taken.  THAT was a blast.  Prolly one of the most amusing trips ever.  We called it "Eric and Steve's Great Adventure" LOL
14.) Most ridiculous/cringe-inducing/blush-provoking summer outfit you have seen? (Bonus points if you yourself were wearing it!) 

Oh God if there is photographic evidence I swear I'll kill someone
15.) Your absolute dream summer afternoon would be 

After the beach, come back to the cottage and hit the outside shower, then grill out.  I miss the cottage.  I wish I'd said no to selling it.  :(

Happy Weekend!

Did you just call me fat?

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Saturday 9: Suit and Tie

Thanks to Bankerchick for suggesting JT **Nice one Bankerchick!  :)
1) When was the last time that you got dressed up, or to borrow from Mr. Timberlake, "fixed up to the nines?"

My cousin's wedding.  I'm really just a sweats and tshirts kind of gal.  Or maybe that's all that fits.  Or maybe it's comfortable.  Or maybe I need to lose a few pounds.  Don't you judge me.  Did you just call me fat?  Oh I'm going to bust you up...

 

2) Justin Timberlake is known for his threads. Do you try to keep up with fashion trends?

Oh yeah, I'm outstanding in my field.  Or is that out standing in my field?  Yeah.  I dress just like the Kardashians.  Or Paris Hilton.  LOLOLOLOLOLOL  How about I dress like me, and others follow suit (pun intended)...  Although - if I looked like them, I probably would wear that shit.  Even though it's expensive.  What?  Did you just call me fat?  I'm going to punch you in the face now..
3) While on tour, Justin has a cigar roller on call so that he and the band can enjoy a "gentleman's club" atmosphere back stage. Do you enjoy the smell of a good cigar?

Meh.... I'd rather smell an old fashioned pipe.  My uncle John used to smoke one.  Every time I smell one I think of him.  He was a great guy.   
4) Justin appeared on Star Search when still in grade school, and he's been working ever since. When Crazy Sam was that age, her only "job" was to load the dishwasher and for this she earned her $1/day allowance. Did you work when you were a kid?

LOOK.  I don't know what you're up to.  Just because my mother told us that she didn't have us because she thought we were cute - she basically told us many times that we needed to pick up the slack.  At 16 we were told to go out and walk our happy asses up Rte 18 until we got a job, and not to come home until we did.  Sometimes, I think she was serious.  Oh, and I had to trim the hedges.  I HATED it.  I finally figured out that the way out was to butcher them.  Never had to do it again.  LOL
5) JT has appeared several times on Saturday Night Live, a show that premiered before he was born. Who is your most favorite ever SNL castmember of all time?

Oh.  Hands down.  Gilda Radner.  Funnier than shit, she was.  Not that shit is ever funny.  But well, sometimes it is.  Like when you see someone walking that obviously sharted and didn't clean their pants right?  That's funny shit right there.  
6) Justin is a very good golfer (6 handicap). Will you play this summer?

Are you a...... player?  Wink Wink... nudge nudge.. know what I mean know what I mean?  Maybe.  OH!  I just realized - with the "girls" out of the way, it'll make my swing SO much easier.  Damn.  Now I'm going to - just because I CAN..
7) A round of golf requires hours outside in the elements. Have you ever endured a painful sunburn?

Yes.  In Cancun.  It was so bad, bra AND panties both had to go.  That hurt like a mo'fo..  And we won't even talk about the tequila.  Tequila bad.  Very very bad.. Gives me Alzheimers.  
8) When they were young, Justin dated Britney Spears. Obviously, it's been easy for him to keep up with her successes and problems over the years. Do you wonder how one of your exes is doing?

OK.  Here is the weird thing?  I was friends with one on Facebook, and he "unfriended" me..  Another realized I was friends with his daughter and blocked me - the last one blocked me because I wouldn't be his friend, I'm friends with a couple of others - one wanted to sext one time (ahhh, no??).  Just bizarre.   Oh.  But no.  I don't really wonder.  I know how most of them are doing.  And if the alcoholic ever sobers up and tries to do his twelve steps - I told him he can skip me in his "making amends".  Blech.  
9) Ever since his days with N'Sync, Justin Timberlake has supported music education. Did your grade school offer music classes? If so, do you remember any of the songs you learned then?

Mr. Burke.  Flute.   I played from 4th grade through high school.  Twenty Five or 6 2 4.  Yup.  I'll never speak of it again.  Don't bring it up.  I will deny everything.

It's not the size that matters..

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This week's questions come from Do These Shoes Match This Purse? Maggie doesn't say where she got it, but it was probably stolen there as well.

The Weird Question Meme, Part One  (And Two)

Do you wear slippers?  
I do!  I have them on right now as a matter of fact - they're sock monkey slippers :)
How many pictures are in your living room?
Um... I have a signed Atlantic City ticket for a Springsteen show, a print from this guy, and a couple of those metal stars.  I need to put the wall of shame back up.  LOL
Do you ever watch Brady Bunch reruns?  
Marcia! Marcia! Marcia!
Are you allergic to anything?  
Yeah - bullshit.  I can sense it a mile away.
When was the last time you called in sick?
I had to take sick hours on Thursday because we had no power.  Otherwise I'd have to go to another office.  It was sunny and almost 80.  There was no way that shit was happenin'..
Have you ever been in a car accident?  
yes.... more than 1 - Don't you judge me!
What is your favorite snack food?
oh, you know - snacky type shit that's bad for you. 
 Have you ever seen a tornado?
No, but I've seen the results of one
 If you won a million dollars, what would you buy first?  
A meme generator, snails, twine, baseball cards and a pretty pretty princess crown.
What time is it right now?  
Time for you to get a watch if you're asking me
Do you think it's cool for men to wear flip-flops?
Depends.  Are they manly ones, or girly ones with "Hello Kitty" on them?
How many pairs of shoes do you own?  
Jesus, not many.  15?  And most of those are casual.  LOL
Do you think you are a hypochondriac?  
Aw hells no.  I used to work for doctors.  I dealt with hypochondriacs on a daily basis.  One guy would read shit, and then call in and say "I have this". I constantly had to talk him down off the ledge. 
Do you own a dictionary?  
Yeah, it's called the www
Where was the last place you went on vacation?  
New York for a wedding - you can read about that here
Do you talk about your friends behind their back?  
If I do - it's nothing that I wouldn't say to their faces.  Now people I don't like, them I talk smack about ALL the time..
Are you actually fat but in complete denial about it?  
Shut up.  That's just not nice.  I'm big boned.  And I don't care if big bones don't jiggle, that's my story and I'm sticking with it.
What color is your mouse pad?   It's got a black and blue theme..

Does your kitchen have a theme?
Yes, it's called organized chaos.  

What is your ring size?
Left ring finger 7, right 7.5.  Why?  You buying?

How often do you wear jewelry?  
I always wear this:

and this:

Sometimes I switch it up for variety..



When was the last time you consumed alcohol?  
mmmmm yesterday I had this and it was DAMN tasty...

Any big plans for the summer?  
The boy is going to visit his grandfather for a week, then we have a rental at the end of the summer in the Upper Peninsula of MI.  It's gorgeous up there, and a LOT less expensive than Martha's Vineyard.  Cape again next year :)


What is your favorite comfort food?  
Depends on the comfort I'm looking for..

Do you prefer broccoli or asparagus?  
Neither?  But if I have to choose - it'll be grilled asparagus - with a little EVOO and salt..


What color are your bedroom walls?  
White, haven't painted them yet

With whom do you live?
Your Dad.  LOL  Nah.. it's just me and the boy :)
 

Which Star Wars movie is your favorite?
The one that ends in 5 min.  Not a huge fan

How about Harry Potter?  
I refuse to watch the movies until I read all the books.  LOL

What was the last movie you saw in theaters?  
I don't know, but I know it was damn expensive.  I like Redbox much better.

Did you get the popcorn or candy?  
Popcorn.  Plain.  No buttah.  

What is the most romantic text in your inbox?  
Are you f'ing kidding me?  Do you know me?  Are you mocking me? 

Have you ever played miniature golf on a date? 
Yes. 

What’s a phrase you overuse?  
Seriously?  Seriously? 

Do you always use good grammar?
I am the grammar police.  I certainly make every effort. 

Do you have an accent or a speech impediment?  
I don't think I have an accent.  Other, on the other hand, do.  Just because I have an issue with my "ah's".. Whatevah..

What did you eat today? 
So many answers, so little time.  Just coffee so far, thanks.

What do you do at work? 
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL You REALLY don't want me to answer this 

Do you know the rules to any sports?
Yes

Do you prefer to watch or play sports?  
Depends on the sport

What is your favorite kind of hat to wear? 
Only because I don't like it when "I whip my hair back and forth, I whip my hair back and forth"... I will wear a baseball cap when driving the Jeep

Do you pray?  
Sometimes..

To whom do you pray?  
Whoever will listen.  I'm not too selective. 

What is the closest mountain to your house?  
I live in Michigan.  There aren't any mountains.  I'm in the midwest.  There aren't any mountains.  Thanks for reminding me.  Jerk. 

What size engine is in your vehicle?  
Hey, it's not the size of the engine, it's the motion...

What do you need to do tomorrow? 
Work.  Go to the gym.  Do stuff.  You know...

I can drive anything - anywhere...

Daddy's Back

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Saturday 9: Daddy's Back

If you're not familiar with today's song, you can hear it here.

1) Crazy Sam's dad often traveled for business, and always remembered to bring her the little complimentary soaps or body lotions he got from the hotel. When you travel, do you bring back souvenirs? Send post cards? 

Way back when, I started getting refrigerator magnets from places, and then I started collecting Starbucks mugs.  I get so much more use out of the mugs.  LOL  And postcards?  I usually buy some, but then forget to mail them.  I have quite a collection.  I should do something with them.  Hmmmm maybe a Pinterest project ;-)

2) When you fly, do you prefer window or aisle? Or doesn't it matter? 

Aisle - I like to stretch my legs out.  The best seats?  The emergency exit rows.  Best leg room ever.  
3) According to Askmen.com, Jim Anderson (Robert Young) of Father Knows Best is the best TV dad ever. Who is your favorite TV (or movie) dad?

LMAO this is a good one...  I always thought that Mike Brady was a heck of a guy - had his own, took on 3 more - that's what being a Dad is all about..
4) Sam's father was the family disciplinarian. What about you? Do you consider yourself a rule maker, a rule follower, or a rule breaker?

I don't put up with any shit.  The worst?  Lying.  Being disrespectful.  Other than that?  I'm a wicked cool mom.  
5) Sam's father was the one who gave her driving lessons. Think back to your first few times behind the wheel. Were you a naturally good driver? 

Yep.  My friend Mike (who now goes by David, go figure) was a great teacher.  In the left lane, tells me to take an exit RIGHTNOW.  Yeah, I made it.  I grew up driving in Boston.  I can drive anything, anywhere..
6) This week's featured artist, Kenny Loggins, was born in Washington state. Have you ever lived in, or traveled to, any of our northern border states? (For those of you not as well versed in geography as Crazy Sam, that's AK, WA, MT, ND, MN, WI, MI PA, NY, VT, and ME.)

I have been to Washington State, loved it.  Seattle is one of my favorite places to visit.  I live in MI.  Have been to PA, NY, VT, ME many times.  :) 
7) As part of the duo Loggins and Messina, Loggins performed the song "House at Pooh Corner." Do you have a favorite character from the Winnie the Pooh books/movies?

Um.. yeah... (said with a gigantic eye roll).. 

 
8) The mercury is going to start rising. How hot is too hot for you? 85º? 95º? Or are you one of those  "the hotter the better" people?

Doesn't matter.  If I'm in the Jeep it just doesn't matter..  
9) To celebrate Father's Day, Sam is giving away her father's favorite candy: LifeSavers. Would you prefer a roll of Wild Cherry, or Butter Rum, or Winter Green or Peppermint? 

Blech... none thank you 

It's a Jeep thing... you wouldn't understand..

or would you?

I remember before I bought my first Jeep.  I think I had seen one and thought it was just beyond cool.  I bought one, brand new.  It was a 1990.  Black.  Shiny. Hard top.   I couldn't wait to get the top off that sucker and just drive...

That November (the day after Thanksgiving as a matter of fact) I was hit almost head on by a drunk driver.  I was furious.  Furious that my friend was hurt, that my knees were junk from that point forward, but furious that he.  Killed.  My.  JEEP.  Totaled it.  

A week later?  I bought a 1991.  Brand new.  Black.  Shiny. Hard top.  And again, couldn't wait to get the top off that sucker and just drive....

From Memorial Day to Labor Day the top was off.  If it rained, I got wet.  Then I discovered the bikini top - it covered the front passengers.  I got one.  And really, I didn't care about the back ones.  I wasn't sitting back there.  :)

I went four wheeling in Myles Standish State Park (when you could still go in there with a 4WD)...  THAT was fun, and according to my young (at the time) cousins - better than any ride at Paragon Park.  If you're from MA - you should know both places.

I drove it in the sand dunes behind our place on the Cape.  I even took my 70-something year old grandmother 4 wheeling in it.  That was a hoot.

I was working downtown Boston at the time, and the drive was killing me.  Nothing like stop and go traffic with a 5 speed and junk knees.  

I traded it in. It was a sad day.  I still wish I'd kept it.  I knew I was wrong. 

And every spring, I'd see a Jeep and say "I want another one..."  EVERY spring.  This year? 

I did it.  It's a 99.  Not so shiny, but ohhhhhhhhhh so pretty.  Soft top.  I'm in love.

And while my friends may think I'm nuts, there is nothing like just driving with the top off, letting the wind blow back your hair.

I could just drive it for hours - not going anywhere, just cruise around.  Just because.  I know for a fact I've got at least one kid in the neighborhood that will grow up and buy one.  :) 
 
There's a Jeep wave.   Some people, usually in the 4 door ones, don't wave...   They're the ones that even though they own a Jeep, still don't get it.  They just think they're cool.

It's not just a car.  It's a feeling - It's like hearing your favorite Bruce Springsteen song, front row;  it's being in a club where everyone is cool, no matter how old or what they look like; it's wearing a baseball hat to keep the hair out of your eyes and who cares what your hair looks like anyway - you're in a Jeep.

Every morning - I smile all the way to work.  Every afternoon - I smile all the way home.  And if you're lucky, I wave.  Sometimes I do a peace sign, but usually it's the hand on top of the steering wheel, and you raise a few fingers.

Don't do it in other cars.  That's not cool.

The only other people cool enough to do that?  Harley riders.  They're bad-ass cool.  

Here's Lucy the red-headed stepchild.  Isn't she purdy?

Oh, and the newer, semi-luxury SUV?  That'll be the boys.  It's safer.  LOL

Do what the monkey says and everything will be OK

Sweet Caroline

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Saturday 9: Sweet Caroline

The idea for this came from Harriet, who suggested the baseball theme.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1) "Sweet Caroline" has been sung during every Boston Red Sox home game since the 1990s. (Click here to watch Neil Diamond lead the fans in the first game after April's bombing.) Do you know the words well enough to sing along?

Are you serious?  Do you KNOW me??  Being raised in the Boston area, not only do I know it, it's in my genetic makeup that when I hear it I have to sing along, and do the in between the lines stuff (So good! So Good!  So Good!)...

2) Do you have a favorite major league baseball team? Again... is this a silly meme?  I'm wearing a red t-shirt right now.  All it says is "Wicked big Sox fan".  You figure it out.  And thanks Jules.  It's one of my favorites.  :)

3) Budweiser is the "official beer of major league baseball." Do you reach for a cold beer on a hot summer day?

Hey, it's 5:00 somewhere, right? Don't you judge me.  I love a nice cold frosty one now and then! 
4) Every season, more than a million Vienna Beef Hot Dogs are consumed by baseball fans at Chicago's Wrigley Field. When you get a hot dog, what do you put on it? 

I love a good Chicago dog - AND the plan is to get one at Wrigley this summer.  Wait a minute.  Are you following me?  How do you know about all the things that I like and do.  Who IS this?  Now I'm getting nervous.. You're kind of freaking me out here..
  5) The odds of a fan in the stands being hit by a baseball are 300,000 to 1. The odds of winning the lottery are (approximately) 1 in 12,000,000. Do you play the lottery?

Sometimes.  When it's up there.  I suppose I'd just be better off being beaned and getting a settlement.  LOL

6) Though his song has been adopted by faithful Boston Red Sox fans, Neil Diamond was born and raised in New York City. Have you ever visited The Big Apple?

Many times.  I heart NY.  I was there just a few weeks ago, too.  Fabulous time.  You should go sometime. 

7) Baseball players are notoriously superstitious. For example, the Cubs' Matt Garza eats Popeye's fried chicken every day that he pitches. Joltin' Joe DiMaggio touched second base with his foot every time he ran on or off the field. Do you have any superstitions?

Yeah, don't ever... EVER fuck with the monkey. 

Do what the monkey says and everything will be OK.
8) A ball signed by Babe Ruth can fetch tens of thousands of dollars at auction. Have you ever asked a celebrity for his/her autograph?

Well, there was this one time in Atlantic City that I was about to ask Bruce (you know, Springsteen...) for his autograph and someone that had already gotten one like three times before SHOVED in front of me and got it again.  And then he went inside.  Yeah.  I was pissed.  But I was thisclose to him, and since then?  I've touched him.  Yeah.  It was cool.  
9) Baseball means summer and summer means sun. Are you working on a tan, or do you slather on the sunscreen?  

I drive a Jeep.  With no top in the summer.  I put on sunscreen.  And get a tan anyway.  

I know... I've been missing lately.  I've been busy dammit!  I bought a Jeep.  I'm doing Relay for Life this weekend - and in doing so, missing going home (to Boston) for my Uncle Joe's Celebration of Life - he died on Memorial Day.  I'm glad that I got the opportunity to see him at Christmas, and talked to him on the phone before he died.  He was one of those guys that was gruff and rough on the exterior, but really a sweetheart underneath.  His soft spot was his grandson.  He would do anything for that kid.   Not sure what a Celebration of Life entails, but I'm sorry that I'm missing it - and Rest in Peace, Joe.  You were loved, and you will be missed..

Have a great weekend everyone!