When I hear someone mention work boots, I think of the big, clunky boots that look completely uncomfortable. I may be wrong, but these types of boots look so stiff. I know they have to be substantial enough to really protect your feet, but they still look like they would be hard to wear. Well, not only are there big, clunky work boots available, but there are also ones like these shown below! Now, these look much more comfortable, don’t they? From what I’ve read, these work boots offer the same amount of protection as the “traditional” work boot.
I sometimes wonder if I need to don a pair of these boots to work around the house here…it can be dangerous cleaning up after boys! Better yet, maybe I should buy boots for them…
So have I told you all that I can do a great zaghreet?? I’ve been practicing for years and had no idea what I was even doing! I remember one time when I was talking on the phone with Pete and I belted out my shrill zaghreet yell….and then he informed me that I was on speaker phone! I’ve been much more careful since then! Lol!!
Anyway, I’ve never really been one for hot lingerie, but I might just need a belly dancing costume in the future. Seriously, since I’ve mastered the zaghreet, which is not an easy task, I need an outfit to go along with the yell! Lol!!
We plan on staying here in our little town nestled in East Tennessee…forever. If we were to move though, I think I would die five deaths, seriously! I hate packing, moving things, unpacking…all that just slays me. I guess maybe in order to spare my life, I could hire movers to come do all the work. Being the control-freak that I am, maybe that wouldn’t be such a good idea after all.
Now, if I were moving things around in New York City, I would probably just give in and let someone else come in and do the job. I would probably be so overwhelmed with trying to figure out how in the world I ended up in New York City that I wouldn’t have the ability to do anything else! Lol!! I’d just have to type “movers New York” into my Yahoo search bar and pick a moving company. I would also probably beg them to take my things back to Tennessee! Lol!! I’m afraid New York City is far too busy and big for this country gal. I wouldn’t mind visiting though….
Those of you who have e-mailed me saying that you really dig my blog design are going to be thrilled to find out about this Spring Special!! I've been trying to post this for some time but wanted to wait until I could get the button posted. Well, I finally was able to do so just a few minutes ago! Woohoo!! I believe this deal lasts through May 31st so you have a little more time left to place your order!
Look at this completely neat watch. It has a pop-up magnifying glass over the watch face! Seriously, this is such a neat way to keep up with a magnifier. People who are struggling with all those teeny, tiny words should be jumping up and down for joy right now! Lol!!
This one looks like it would be for a man. I wonder if there is a design for women??
No, seriously, I don’t expect any such thing from Pete, but if he did want to buy some new jewelry I wouldn’t say no! This guy has a knack for picking just the perfect piece. I remember when we were looking at Engagement Rings and he chose the exact one I had been eyeing. We had looked at so many different Wedding Rings that our heads were about to spin. Not only had I tried on a lot of rings, but we had really been taught all about the 4C’s: Carat, Cut, Color and Clarity. This information is a must when you are shopping for Diamond Rings! It’s always wise to know all you can about the item you are buying and we did just that. I was, and still am, completely pleased with my set!
Pete has continued to buy me jewelry over the years. The frequency of the jewelry purchases has slowed down, but then again we've made other big purchases instead: house, vans, etc! Lol!! I remember looking at Emerald Rings for several weeks and finally coming to terms that I wasn’t going to get one. Well, Pete surprised me and showed up with a beautiful Emerald ring! It was perfect…just the right shade of green! Since then, I’ve been eyeing the Sapphire Rings and the Ruby Rings. I’ve got a nice pair of Sapphire earrings so maybe I should press for a Sapphire ring….hmmmm…maybe so!
Of course, my desire for beautiful jewelry doesn’t end there! I’ve let Pete know that I would love to have an Anniversary band in the future. In fact, I would love one of those Diamond Wedding Bands that are channel set! Well, actually, any setting would be fine with me! Lol!! And then there are Anniversary Rings and Eternity Rings that would be lovely too. Seriously, I’m just not that picky! Lol!!
Well, even though I’m not picky, it’s still best to make wise purchases and look for the best deals on jewelry. There are tons of places to look for the latest in jewelry and one of those places is www.sndgems.com. You’ll find a large selection of some of the most beautiful jewelry! I am really loving the ruby rings….(hey Pete…check out that half eternity ruby band! See it below?)
It’s important to be educated about the diamonds and other gem stones and that’s why I just love that this site gives you a lot of information about the stones. You even learn about the physical properties you need to look at when purchasing a certain stone. Now, like I mentioned earlier, I knew about diamond’s and the 4C’s, but I had never even thought that other stones might have a something similar! I love when I learn something new!
Now…I’m heading back over there to check out the Sapphire rings!!
So what do you think of when you hear "digital frames"? If you’re like me, you automatically think about a gift for a special occasion like a wedding, graduation or even an anniversary.
Well, tonight I was thinking about how a digital frame would be great for people who are in the hospital. It’s always encouraging and heartwarming to see photos of family and friends. It’s also nice to see photos of your favorite things like flowers, a nice sunset, etc. And since it’s so easy and quick to take photos and upload them, you could change them often…every day if you like!
Really, I think a digital frame would be a neat way to lift the spirits of someone who is chronically ill and unable to get out and about. Very neat!
Lately, I’ve been thinking about taking photos of all the rooms in our house. Not only do I want photos of the rooms when they are clean, but I also want to have copies to file with our home insurance policy too. My cousin had taken photos of her home just a few months before it was consumed with fire. She lost her home but had proof of what she had lost. I would think it would have been almost impossible, under all the stress, to remember the amount she did if she had not had those photos.
I also think it will be nice to be able to use the photos to show my kids what I expect the rooms to look like when I ask them to clean them up! Lol!!
I’m a pen snob. Really, I’ve tried to overcome my pen pickiness, but it is very hard. Some pens are just too fat and write too chunky. Some pens are way too skinny and have a super fine point that makes me feel like I’m slashing my paper when I write. There have only been a few pens that I have loved.
A few weeks ago, Pete and I had to buy a new(used) van. As part of the “deal”, I told the salesman that I wanted one of his pens. Now folks, this was my dream pen…it wrote perfectly! The salesman smiled and said, “I can give you more than one.” as he passed me a fist-full of custom pens. Needless to say I was thrilled! I know, I know, they give those things out all the time for advertising, but really, these pens are the BEST!!
Now, that was a couple of weeks ago. At present, I can’t find a single one of those pens. My little sweet darling children have “borrowed” them…dirtbags. What does it take to keep a good pen around here? Lol!!
Sig and his boat the Northwestern
Phil and his boat the Cornelia Marie
Pete and I have stumbled upon several movies and tv shows being filmed on location. It’s not so hard to do that here in East Tennessee and the Carolinas…we have a lot of films shot here. I’m not completely sure why our area is so popular, but I would venture to guess it is because of our beautiful landscape.
When I was in college, Aerosmith came and filmed their “Ragdoll” video. I was friends with one of the girls who ran out of a house at the end of the video. I also knew the guy who owned the convertible that Steven Tyler drove down the Tree Streets!
We also know a family who did work for the Chuck Norris movie, Delta Force 2, which was filmed in East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. They own an excavation company and did all of the “digging and dirt-moving” for the set. Not only did they get paid to do the work, but they also got to take home parts of the set: a helicopter and an outhouse. They are currently using the outhouse to hold all of their pool supplies! Lol!!
Of course, there have been other movies filmed in the area. These are just a few:
I think it’s really neat when movies go out and film on location. Right now, the Film and Television Location library is expanding and is looking for homes and businesses that would like to be included in their database. Average homes and businesses can expect to earn around $3000 a day when filming takes place. So you just might want to ask the question, “Does your home want to be in Pictures?” When I asked my home, she said no…she needs to undergo some repairs and such before she will be available for work! I don’t know, maybe we should be added to the database anyway. I think our house just might be the perfect place to shoot a natural disaster movie….
