Just When You Think You've Seen It All

Along comes something else to laugh at. But more on that in a minute.

Sissie is doing pretty good with the cellulitis. The leg doesn't seem to be as swollen. The dr. put her on Cephalexin and that is working. Her diabetes is still to early to tell how that is going (considering she has only tested her blood once since she learned she had it "it hurts" she says).

Johnny is having to increase his insulin 5 units every 5 days until it levels off at a consistent 150. Right now he is at 20 units once a day. His weight and BP is staying pretty level. He is doing pretty good. He and Frank have built a smoker and are constantly on us for meat to do on it.

Frank did find his cell phone the next morning right in the spot where he was getting loaded. Such a relief that it didn't get ran over. Was even still charged up.

Beautiful weather these days with a hint of fall in the air. The guys have really been making a difference cleaning up around the shop.

NOW FOR THE FUN STUFF....

What's a Penny Worth?

Sometimes pennies can be more trouble than they're worth. While a 1909 penny could send a postcard or buy a few eggs, in 2009 it can't even purchase itself: the U.S. Mint spends 1.4 cents on every penny it produces.

The Bladeless Fan

Ever since Schuyler Skaats Wheeler introduced the electric fan 127 years ago, there hasn't been much innovation in the field. The old adage "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" comes to mind. But who ever said it was perfect? Certainly not James Dyson, which leads us to the bladeless, nonbuffeting Air Multiplier. Air is pulled in through vents in the base and then pushed out by a hidden impeller over a circular airfoil-shaped ramp that runs inside the rim of the halo, creating an uninterrupted stream of cool air. Because it's bladeless, the Air Multiplier is safer than conventional fans, and it retains normal functions like tilt, oscillation and speed control. It looks cooler too.

In Case of Emergency...

Please Remove Your Bra

Caught in a disaster? You'd better hope you're wearing the Emergency Bra. Simply unsnap the bright red bra, separate the cups, and slip it over your head -- one cup for you, and one for your friend.

Dr. Elena Bodnar won an Ignoble Award for the invention last year, an annual tribute to scientific research that on the surface seems goofy but is often surprisingly practical. And now Bodnar has brought the eBra to the public; purchase one online for just $29.95.

"The goal of any emergency respiratory device is to achieve tight fixation and full coverage. Luckily, the wonderful design of the bra is already in the shape of a face mask and so with the addition of a few design features, the Emergency Bra enhances the efficiency of minimizing contaminated bypass air flow," explains the eBra website.

SHOCKED!!

I AM TOTALLY, SERIOUSLY ANGRY!

Can you believe that "THE HOFF" was eliminated from the first night of "Dancing With The Stars"? We all know that Margaret Cho should have been the first to go. Of course Sissie was freaking out, thinking that Kurt Warner would be the first to go.

We really are rooting for Kyle Massey, Jennifer Grey and Kurt Warner. Florence Henderson made a good showing, Micheal Bolton was too stiff as was Bristol Palin. We will continue to watch until our favorites are eliminated then who knows.....

DR'S VISIT

Sissie and Johnny were both seen by the dr today. Johnny still needs to increase his insulin until it is at a certain amount. Otherwise he is doing good. Unfortunately, Sissie isn't so good. She has Cellulitis and diabetes. She was put on Cephalexin and Metformin.

IN OTHER NEWS...

We are celebrating Mimi's 16th birthday tonight. Yesterday was her birthday but Shelby ended up in the hospital from dehydration. She is doing better. Just has a virus.

Frank lost his cellphone in the woods today getting loaded. All those numbers to all his friends and job contacts. Just hope one of the guys out there will find it soon. Man can't function without his phone.

A Little Fun

Today we have for your viewing pleasure ...


Mikey

Lying Down?

There are times when you catch someone "lying down" on the job...

or is it "laying down"?

Either way, getting caught is not good....

having to explain yourself can be embarrassing unless.....

you can catch your helper doing the same thing. Once again, is it "lying down or laying down"?

Johnny and Joyce
9/18/1956

Doing Good...

Doing pretty good these days. Everyone is healthy and feeling fine. Frank and Johnny have been cleaning the yard and doing a dang good job at it too. Thought I would upload some pictures I have been taking lately. These are just a few of them and will post some more of them tomorrow.

Mikey has been spending a few days with us and he is having a good time.

Frankie and his friend Ricky went fishing this past week and they caught this Spanish Mackerel and ......

30 mullet. Not as many as usual, but enough to fry and some to smoke.

Shelby even tried her hand at cleaning fish.

The light of our lives.

Johnny's stats have been running pretty good. He is now on the insulin shot and it seems to be doing it's job. He goes for a checkup tomorrow.

Today Frankie and Shelby went to the Dr. for their first Ultrasound. She is 12 weeks and 4 days and is due on March 25. We are very excited. The video is of the ultrasound taken this morning. Looks like he is going to be a very active baby. Shelby is going to have her work cut out for her! We don't know the sex yet but they are hoping it is a boy. I'm just happy to finally be a grandmother. Enjoy....

Osteen Baby @ 12 Weeks

It's happened again!

Believe it or not, twice this week we have had Water Moccasins in our yard! This one was found by Johnny yesterday evening crawling across the driveway next door down from Frankie's house. Johnny didn't have a gun with him so he BEAT it to death with get this....A PVC PIPE!!

This is getting way too scary to even let the dogs go out. We watch them carefully.




Of course they had to carry it off from here and this is the pole with the snake on the end of it that he used. Men are so crazy!

Had a pretty good day today. Frank filed for unemployment and then got a phone call from a friend to drive a truck for him for a few days. He also has a meeting with another man he knows to possible drive a truck for WBT Trucking. They haul chips to the mills from Cross City. I knew it wouldn't be long before he finds another job. He can not stand to be idle for long.

Johnny is doing pretty good today. He wasn't feeling well last night. Complained of a headache and said he wasn't feeling right. He actually went into the bedroom and went to bed well before his normal time. He said it wasn't bad enough to go to the dr. though. He is out with Frank today. They are still working on their new smoker they are building.

His stats for today are...

WT - 197
BS - 250
BP - 118/80


Today's entertainment is -- UNUSUAL CANNED MEATS

This one is Whale in Curry Sauce

A Whole Chicken! Fully Cooked!

Crocodile in Curry Sauce from Thailand

Frog Legs in a spicy Curry Sauce

Cajun Style Alligator

Ready to Eat Jellied Eels from Thailand

Pork Brains in Milk Sauce (check out the cholesterol!)

Hot Dogs in Brine Sauce

"Road Weary Possum"

Yoder's Smoked Canned Bacon! (notice the camouflage label, must be a hunter's specialty)