Another Monday......

Hello Dear World.....

How are you ??? Today was the start of another week for me at work.....Which is nothing new. There was quite a bit of people at my work today doing this, that and the other yadda,yadda,yadda, blah....blah....blah.

Anyway...My family and I are well......I'm slogging along. I wanted to share a few things with you....First things first.......

The great writer of the journal "The Hadonfield Myers Experience" is celebrating his journal's 1st birthday at J-Land go over and congratulate him and his wonderful journal......

Here is his link ---------> http://journals.aol.com/Hadonfield78/TheHadonfieldMyersExperience

I also want to tell you that Helen who also keeps a beautiful journal titled "My Everyday Life" shared a rather interesting journal in hers.......Her journal is quite a find. So I will give you her link and the other one she shared titled "Pete's Place".

Here is her link ---------------> http://journals.aol.com/madcobug/MyEverydayLife/

the other link is as follows----------> http://journals.aol.co.uk/pbaldrey/PetesPlace/

Although I can't say I'm a Swimmer or know anything at all about Swimming I can say that this journal will be a little introduction for you. Drop by these wonderful journals and say hello. Helen is a very dear friend of mine so drop over and give her journal a read. You will love getting to know her. I really found Pete's Place a wonderful journal and I will be visiting his journal again soon.........Join me will you ????

I will talk to you again tomorrow........Take care my dear world.

Byyyyyyye !!!!!!!!!!!!

A Most Wonderful Sunday.....

Hello Dear World.....

How are you today ?? I have so much to tell you I don't know where to start hmmm......Let me start off by telling you about my oldest niece's piano recital. My niece plays piano did I tell you that ? She does quite well and she likes doing it. She wore a beautiful black dress with a small white ribboned belt along the waist and the bottom of it had a white stripe that goes all around the bottom of the dress. She also wore a small heel pump shoe with straps which I must say she looked beautiful in.

Anyway.....At her piano recital she played a piece on the piano titled "Appalachian Air & Dance" which she played wonderfully. Other young teenagers played pieces as well. I am quite proud of my oldest niece at how talented she is. I just love to see her at all of her recitals. She is turning into a lovely woman more and more everyday. Let me tell you she is also in the band at her school which she plays the Baritone that she plays as well as the piano. She is also very smart let me tell you. My oldest niece is oooh so very dear to me just like my youngest niece who I also love just as dearly.

Anyway..the other part of my day was spent at a place called the DeKalb Farmers Market which is a place with people and foods from all over the world. My oldest niece, my dad and my mother and I went there together. My youngest niece went out with my sister. I'm sure next time she will go with us.

At the Farmers Market you can hear people speaking various different languages like French, Spanish and my mother told me that some of the people were speaking Italian, Irish and many other languages that I must say I didn't really know. At the market we went through and bought some crawfish, fruits, french bread, cookies, various different sparkling ciders and soft shelled crab which is a tasty kind of seafood. My dad also bought some onions and some batter so he could make onion rings the way he likes them. As well as a flower shop and a coffee spot there is a little place as well to shop inside of the DeKalb Farmers Market whereyou can buy all kinds of wonderful desserts like fruit tarts, cheesecakes, mousses, eclairs, baklava's and of course Gelato's which is the famous dessert in Italy as I have come to learn.

After shopping we arrived home where my mom cooked the crawfish and the soft shelled crab and my dad cooked his onion rings which were amazing by the way. I was as they say the taste tester for the onion rings because my dad wanted me to tell him how the onion rings tasted. I have to say that I am a great taste tester if you ever need one. I also ate quite a few sugary desserts that we brought home from the recital and some that we bought home from the Market.

All in all our dinner was quite wonderful....It was a very busy day for me and my family but it is was also fun. Question : Is there a farmers market in your neck of the woods ?? I would like to know. I would also like to ask how your day went ???

I just hope your day was as wonderful as mine. Take care everyone......

Sweet Dreams !!!!!

It Was A Wonderful Saturday !!!!!!!!!

Hello Dear World.....

How was your day ? Let me start with todays weather forecast: It was a lovely day with no clouds in the sky.

As you all know I went to my Church picnic which was fun. I went on a swing quite a few times with my youngest niece. The food was picnic style.....bar-be-que and hot dogs, sodas, lemonade, fruit punch and bottled water. They also had sno-cones and cotton candy.

They had pony rides for the little ones, a wheel which one of the workers turned really fast for the teenagers to enjoy. Then there was a swing for the middle ages to enjoy. They also had face painting, musical chairs and karaoke which I must say that no one there had American Idol talent. A lot of the people had trouble singing because the screen where the words would be wasn't working so the people kind of mumbled to the parts of the songs they didn't know. 

My oldest niece hung out with some of her friends from school going on the wheel ride and then they hung out at the picnic. I went around the picnic and I got on the swing with my youngest niece which was fun because other adults got on the swing. It was fun.

I really enjoyed going to the picnic there was many things to see and do.I decided to come and talk to you my dear friends since my family and I returned a few minutes ago from the picnic. Upon returning my nieces had wanted to let me know that they enjoyed themselves at the picnic. Basically everyone had fun.

After all of that my folks left to go to a thing called "A Casino Night" where people can gamble, play cards and do other casino type of games. I'm sure they will have fun.

As for me I am home by myself since my sister took her children out. I must say that I just love Saturdays like this.......By the way how was your Saturday ????

I hope you will have a wonderful evening. Take care and I will talk to you again soon. Take care.

Byyyyyyyyyye for now

  

Hey....Its Friday !!!!!!!!

Hello Dear World.......

How are things in your part of the world ??? Here the weather acted up quite a bit.....It was hot, then it rained for about a minute, then it got rather hot again and later on it rained again and then it decided to go back to being hot......Maybe the weather is in a bit of a funk today.....Is it possible for the weather to have a bad day ???? I just had to ask.

Anyway.....What I'm about to share with you might sound rather silly but it was all part of my day....So feel free to laugh while reading this... I won't mind. While working at my place of employment there was a guy on the 3rd floor where I was working who was coming out of one of the offices with some paperwork in his hand. A few minutes later he got on the elevator with me and one of my coworkers. Let me just say that he was really, really, really, really nice looking. He had a very nice smile and he also had rather nice eyes. Since I was on the elevator with one of my coworkers I didn't ask him his name but I would have liked too. I have to say this because he was nice looking and he was dressed rather well.

A few minutes later on the 2nd floor there was another nice guy who was wearing an Army uniform and let me tell you he was a really, really, really, really, really, really nice looking guy. He was walking down the hallway so at that moment I took the time to smile and say hello to him and at that moment he smiled at me when he said hello. I have to tell you that this guy had a really great smile to boot.

I would also like to share with you that for a few minutes I got to see and talk to one of the guys at my work.....I won't say his name but I have to tell you that I have had a crush on this guy for quite a while which I know is rather embarrassing especially since he doesn't know but anyway......

On a very different subject I have something I think you might find of interest.....There is a story which some have called a tall tale but let me see what you think........The story involves an autistic Henry County child with a backpack who gets lost at the cavernous Georgia Aquarium, the world's largest indoor fishtank. The original tale began in England in the early 1990s, according to www.Snopes.com .

The boy was from Henry County, he was 9 years old, he was inseparable from his backpack, the aquarium was locked down and searched. The boy is located and returns home with his parents. They later hear the bath water running and find their son in the tub with a penguin and the backpack nearby. A lady from Fayetteville said she heard the story from a relative, who got it from a best friend. After some time the story died down for time, but the popularity of the 2005 movie "March of the Penguins" gave it new life. Some versions of the story have a lot more specifics added been changed though.

In December 2005, officials at Boston's New England Aquarium actually invited reporters to observe a penguin head count to counter the rumors of the story according to Snopes. The opening of the Georgia Aquarium in downtown Atlanta and the subsequent tidal wave of publicity, has once again resurrected the story. The Georgia Aquarium has 15 African penguins in its Cold Water Quest Gallery , and their display is reportedly one of the most popular exhibits at the facility. It was reported that anyone would have to go through five levels of security just to get to the penguins. If someone got to the penguins it is reported that the penguins at the aquarium have sharp beaks. Workers at the Aquarium reported that only the caretakers are able to handle the penguins without getting bitten.

Because of e-mails and talk at the Aquarium the story has reached critical mass over the recent week said Aquarium spokesman Dave Santucci. Well what do you think of the story ???? Do you believe the story ??? Let me know what you think. Here is a link if you want to check out the Georgia Aquarium ----------> www.georgiaaquarium.org/

Now......its time for news about my weekend plans.....If your wondering I will be going to a picnic at my church St. Philip Benizi where there will be food including bar-b-que and hot dogs for children. Lunch will be served 12noon - 3:30pm. There will also be cotton candy,sno cones and ice cream. Rides will include such activities as a moonwalk, a turbo swing and pony rides. Music will include karaoke and other various activities. People can bring lawn chairs and or they can bring blankets which is always always fun. Hopefully the weather will be nice....I'm hoping. The price is 4$/ adults and $2/ children. Tickets come with arm bands. You might want to come.....So here is a link to the Church -----------> www.stphilipbenizi.org/.

What will you be doing this weekend ???? I hope you will have a fun weekend and I hope you all are well.By the way check out my neck of the woods at this link -------> www.earthcam.com/usa/georgia/atlanta/ . Good night my dear world.

Sweet Dreams....

Wednesdays.......Wednesdays........Wednesdays

Hello Dear World........

How are you ? Its the night where I watch the results of American Idol which is my favorite show. My favorites on the show are : Chris Daughtry, Taylor Hicks and Katharine McPhee. My other favorite show " House " is coming on tonight YEAHHHHH !!!!!!!! What are your favorite t.v. shows ?

And now the weather report.........Here in Atlanta Georgia it remained a warm and beautiful day. It would have been nice to have been at the park or going shopping but that's what weekends are for right ?????

I would like to share ( 2 ) journals with you that I enjoy reading. One of the journals is titled "La Dolce Vita" here is the link --------> http://journals.aol.co.uk/irisclyde/LaDolceVita/ . Reading about her and her daily life is wonderful. I'm sure you will getting to know her.... I think you will want to drop over and say hello.

One of my other favorite journals is titled "View From A Farm House Window" which is written by a lovely lady named Mary. She often has audio entries which I think you will enjoy as much as I do. She is a really funny and interesting person........She keeps me coming back and back and back and back to her journal. Here is her link -------> http://journals.aol.com/thisismary/ViewFromAFarmHouseWindow/ . Go over and you will find that she will put a smile on your face just in reading or hearing an entry of hers......I am a fan of hers so go over and say hello.........Tell her I sent you okay..........

I also have a question for you... Do you ever look up at the clouds and see pictures like cars, boats, animals, scissors, cups well today I did. I looked up and I saw this baby elephant standing on its feet and over its head was a cloud in the shape of a doughnut. It looked like he had make this cloud by blowing air out of its snout.........I don't mean to sound weird but that's what I saw.

R.Brimm of the journal "Chosen Words" had a poem in his journal that reminded me of what I saw today..........Here is the poem

Clouds.....

They slide by

shaping opinions

on the fly

trailering

into one great convoy

heading east

dominating

the great blue

highway

slowing my thoughts

to a crawl

fleecing

me of ambition

stealing

my thunder

an elephant

a dog

a big-eared sheep

a parade

strike up

the band

---------------c.2003 R.Brimm

Anyway.......I just wanted to share my day with you......I hope you like the journals I shared in mine.........

Have a good evening my dear friends.........Ciao !!!!

It Was A Beautiful Day Today........

Hello Dear World.......

How are you ? Let me start off by saying that today was an amazingly nice and sun drenched day here in Atlanta, Georgia. Yes I am doing well. I just wanted to share with you some journals that I love........I am sharing them so you could also get to read them and get to know the wonderful people who write about their lives from day to day. I hope you will like them as I do.......Here are my picks for the week........Enjoy !!!!!

Jeannette's Jottings -----------> http://journals.aol.co.uk/jeanno43/JeannettesJottings/

She is not feeling well so go over and leave her your best wishes for a speedy recovery. She is a sweet lady.

One of my other favorites is written by a wonderful guy named Mike.....He is a very interesting guy. I'm sure you will like him here is his link ----------> I'm Going Sane in a Crazy World -------------> http://journals.aol.com/mikev009/ImGoingSaneinaCrazyWorld/

One of my other favorites is a journal titled Dock Lines...... He travels and he is a really nice person. You will want to drop over and meet him for yourself..... Here is his link -----------> http://journals.aol.com/gaboatman/DockLines

One of my other journals is kept by a wonderful writer and poet named R.Brimm. I am a huge fan of his writing so go over and read his journal for yourself. You will become one of his fans........He also keeps an e-letter called "Squiggles & Giggles " Perhaps you will want to join in on his e-letter. Here is his link -----------> http://journals.aol.com/rbrimm/ChosenWords/

Another great journal I read is titled Ponderings of the Smartest Monkey. You will enjoy reading this journal........Here is the link ----------> http://journals.aol.com/JsDirtwtch/SmartestMonkey

Here is one that I recently came upon and instantly liked----------> http://journals.aol.co.uk/ticklatowers/TheJabberwockyOfJuliusJones/

One of my other favorites is a journal titled "Tidbits". Please go over and say hello. The link is -----------> http://journals.aol.com/octoberroots/Tidbits/

One of my other favorites is titled "The Stupidsheet Guy". I have a request to make of you. He is thinking of giving up his journal. Please go over and tell him what a wonderful journal he has. I really feel that many people at J-Land such as myself would miss him. Here is his link ------------> http://journals.aol.com/stupidsheetguy/TalkToMe/

Last but not least is the journal "Paragon" which has really been a constant treat to visit. I'm sure you will agree with me...........Here is the link--------------> http://journals.aol.com/geminiwilder/Paragon/

 

I came upon another journal that I think you will enjoy titled " IT'S A FLAT,FLAT,FLAT,FLAT,FLAT World

Here is the link -------> http://journals.aol.com/flatscalzi/Itsaflatflatworld/

I hope that you enjoy visiting these journals as I do...........Take care my dear friends.........

Until then.......Byyyyyyyyyyyyyyyye

 

My Weekend Trip......

Hello Dear World............I'm Back !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

On my drive down to Crooked River State Park my family and I saw many different places including the Ogeechee River, the Jerico River and the Turtle River which were all pretty amazing.

After a few long hours of being on the road we arrived at the Crooked River State Park in St. Mary's Georgia. It is located on Georgia's colonial coast and it surrounded by lots of Spanish moss. At night the entire park is pitch black kind of like a haunting poem that the famous poet Mr. Poe would have written about.

Before I go let me say that there is a restaurant by the park called St. Mary's Seafood & Steak House which doesn't have good food at all. My family and I wouldn't recommend it. So there's no need to stop there for a bite to eat. 

Now on to the news of my trip.........and some little notes about it.

For all of you bird lovers like me..........Crooked River State Park is home to various birds such as a Chimney Swift, a Purple Martin, a Gray Catbird, a Pine Warbler, a Song Sparrow, a Common Grackle, a Brown-Headed Cowbird, a Rock Dove and many others.

What I'm also about to share with you might not be so interesting.......but here it is. Crooked River is also home to rather large sized pine cones which I didn't know until I arrived.

Here is something more interesting........My family and I went to a Crawfish festival in a place called Woodbine, Georgia. The Crawfish was pretty good and I have to say that there was a huge amount of people there. There were items there for sale such as purses, belts, arts and crafts and toys and various other items for people like myself to buy. I didn't buy anything but my oldest niece purchased a sparkly gold purse which she loves. At the festival there was also some pretty tasty funnel cakes which were mouth-watering. Here's a little note..........To get to the Crawfish you had to take a long walk to the beginning of the festival to the very end of a long bridge which seemed to go on forever. We finally got to the end and ate which was the best part of the festival for me. Before getting back to the car we stopped at some booths which sold fast food. My folks had hot dogs on a stick while my oldest niece and I had a ice cream called mini-melts which resembled dippin' dots. After all of that we got back at the park.

At the park I rode on my oldest niece's bicycle which I have to admit I haven't ridden in quite a while. For dinner we went to a place called La Cucina which was something like being in a small cafe in Italy. After dinner we went back the campsite where my dad, both of my nieces and I played our own kind of baseball. For those of you who want to know the showers at Crooked River were nice. Though they didn't have a beach or a pool for us to enjoy it turned out to be a nice campground. The number of our campsite was #22 by the way.......

On the very last day of our trip we packed up the camper and we headed out on the road. Before heading home we stopped off at the Cracker Barrel to eat. We also bought a few items there. 

After the Cracker Barrel we stopped off in a little town called Metter, Georgia before heading home. There was a few ducks who came up to us when we started feeding them Cheetos puffs. One of the ducks had ( 5 ) baby ducks with them which both of my nieces loved including my folks and I. While we were feeding the ducks we started noticing that in the water turtles started coming up to the surface and taking some of the cheetos down into the water which we had never seen before. They seemed to enjoy the cheetos we had.

If your curious Metter is the county seat of Candler County. Its located in the heart of Southeast Georgia between Macon and the port city of Savannah. After Metter we stopped off at a little gas station and then we popped back into the car and finally headed for home.

Check outthese links :

www.woodbinegeorgia.com/

http://gastateparks.org/info/crookriv/

http://www.stmaryswelcome.com/

After a little drive more we finally got home. I have to say that I enjoyed my trip at St. Mary's Georgia. My family and I are already planning the next trip...........As you can tell I can't wait for that.

I just wish you all could have been with me to see it all for yourselves. I'm sure you would have enjoyed it as much as I did. By sharing it with you all here in J-Land you have a chance to step into my trip with me. 

Hopefully you enjoyed reading about my trip and I shall be talking to you again soon.............I want you to know that I thought of you all while I was gone........

Good-night my dear friends........Sleep Well and Sweet Dreams