Hats off to Xerox!
If you go to this website, www.letssaythanks.com, you can pick out a thankyou card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that iscurrently serving in Iraq.
You can't pick out who gets it, but it will goto some member of the armed services.
How AMAZING it would be if we couldget everyone we know to send one!!!
This is a great site.
Please send acard.
It is FREE and it only takes a second.
Wouldn't it be wonderful ifthe soldiers received a bunch of these?
Whether you are for or against thewar, our guys and gals over there need to know we are behind them...
I HOPE YOU WILL DO THIS,,, I AM SURE THEY WILL BE GLAD TO GET AN EMAIL FROM THE STATES!
BOOKMARK (IN YOUR FAVORITES) AND SEND IT AS OFTEN AS YOU CAN I WILL BE,,,,FRAN

My forgetter's getting better,
But my rememberer is broke To you that may seem funny
But, to me, that is no joke For when I'm "here" I'm wondering If I really should be "there"
And, when I try to think it through, I haven't got a prayer!
Oft times I walk into a room, Say "what am I here for?" I wrack my brain, but all in vain! A zero, is my score.
At times I put something away Where it is safe, but, Gee!
The person it is safest from Is, generally, me!
When shopping I may see someone, Say "Hi" and have a chat,
Then, when the person walks away I ask myself, "who was that?"
Yes, my forgetter's getting better
While my rememberer is broke,
And it's driving me plumb crazy
And that isn't any joke.
CAN YOU RELATE???
Please send this to everyone you know because I DON'T REMEMBER WHO I SENT THIS TO!!!!

JUST SMILE Relax
WATCH DANCEING
If you CAN remember
DO IT TOO

Hello to every one who stops and visits, here on my silly blog.
I just want to say HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL....
Take care of yourselves and enjoy the holiday season.
A special "hello" to "N" !
I hope you are still out there and are well and happy.
From your Auntie Francy,, keep watching!! Fran

Story I heard!
>
> One year at Thanksgiving, my mom went to my sister's house for the
> traditional feast. Knowing how gullible my sister is, my mom decided to play a trick. She told my sister that she needed something from the store. When my sister left, my mom took the turkey out of the oven, removed the stuffing, stuffed a Cornish hen, and inserted it into the turkey, and re-stuffed the turkey. She then placed the bird(s) back in the oven.
>
> When it was time for dinner, my sister pulled the turkey out of the oven and proceeded to remove the stuffing. When her serving spoon hit something, she reached in and pulled out the little bird.
>
> With a look of total shock on her face, my mother exclaimed, "Patricia , you've cooked a pregnant bird!" At the reality of this horrifying news, my sister started to cry.
>
> It took the family two hours to convince her that turkeys lay eggs!
>
> Yep..................SHE'S BLONDE!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! TO ALL FRAN specally to "D"!

> THE GEOGRAPHY OF WOMEN...
>
> Between 18 and 22, a woman is like Africa , half discovered, half
> wild, naturally beautiful with fertile soil.
>
> Between 23 and 30, a woman is like Europe, well developed and open
> to trade, especially for someone with cash.
>
> Between 31 and 35, a woman is like India - very hot, relaxed and
> convinced of her own beauty.
>
> Between 36 and 40, a woman is like France -gently aging but still a
> warm and desirable place to visit.
>
> Between 41 and 50, a woman is like Great Britain - with a glorious
> and all conquering past.
>
> Between 51 and 60, a woman is like Israel - has been through war and
> doesn't make the same mistakes twice, takes care of business.
>
> Between 61 and 70, a woman is like Canada - self-preserving but open
> to meeting new people.
>
> After 70, she becomes Tibet. Wildly beautiful, with a mysterious
> past and the wisdom of the ages...only those with an adventurous spi rit and
> a thirst for spiritual knowledge visit there.

My son came home from school one day,
with a smirk upon his face.
He decided he was smart enough,
to put me in my place.

"Guess what I learned in Civics Two,
that's taught by Mr. Wright?
It's all about the laws today,
The 'Children's Bill of Rights.'

It says I need not clean my room,
don't have to cut my hair
No one can tell me what to think,
or speak, or what to wear.

I have freedom from religion,
and regardless what you say,
I don't have to bow my head,
and I sure don't have to pray.

I can wear earrings if I want,
and pierce my tongue & nose.
I can read & watch just what I like,
get tattoos from head to toe.

And if you ever spank me,
I'll charge you with a crime.
I'll back up all my charges,
with the marks on my behind.

Don't you ever touch me,
my body's only for my use,
not for your hugs and kisses,
that's just more child abuse.

Don't preach about your morals,
like your Mama did to you.
That's nothing more than mind control,
And it's illegal too!

Mom, I have these children's rights,
so you can't in fluence me,
or I'll call Children's Services Division,
better known as C.S.D."

Of course my first instinct was
to toss him out the door.
But the chance to teach him a lesson
made me think a little more.

I mulled it over carefully,
I couldn't let this go.
A smile crept upon my face,
he's messing with a pro.

Next day I took him shopping
at the local Goodwill Store.
I told him, "Pick out all you want,
there's shirts & pants galore.

I've called and checked with C.S.D.
who said they didn't care
if I bought you K-Mart shoes
instead of those Nike Airs.

I've canceled that appointment
to take your driver's test.
The C.S.D. is unconcerned
so I'll decide what's best."

I said "No time to stop and eat,
or pick up stuff to munch.
And tomorrow you can sta rt to learn
to make your own sack lunch.

Just save the raging appetite,
and wait till dinner time.
We're having liver and onions,
a favorite dish of mine."

He asked "Can I please rent a movie,
to watch on my VCR?"
"Sorry, but I sold your TV,
for new tires on my car.

I also rented out your room,
you'll take the couch instead.
The C.S.D. requires
just a roof over your head.

Your clothing won't be trendy now,
I'll choose what we eat.
That allowance that you used to get,
will buy me something neat.

I'm selling off your jet ski,
dirt-bike & roller blades.
Check out the 'Parents Bill of Rights',
It's in effect today!

Hey hot shot, are you crying,
Why are you on your knees?
Are you asking God to help you out,
instead of C. S.D..?"

Send to all people that have teenagers or have already raised teenagers, or have children who will soon be teenagers or those who will be parents someday OR ANYONE WHO'D JUST GET A LAUGH ...I love this One!!!
MOM (Mean Old Mother)

TODAY I AM ON MY SOAP BOX...
As you know from reading this blog, I do not use it for any thing but for fun!
Today, I am using it for something else,you may agree or disagree,(you could let me know). The dog we had for 13 years died several years ago, and I swore I would not get another,
But as time has past, we have thought about it. So, where do you go,to an shelter, or a place where they are trying to find homes for homeless dogs, RIGHT???? WRONG!!!!!
Please go to PETFINDERS,COM and check out all the dogs they have listed there,,,We are in our 70's, want a small dog. But since we do not have a VET, and did have one for the last dog we had(only to take her when she was sick) they have refused us,, With out talking to us, only by email.
Now, I know why there are thousands of dogs out there in shelters with no homes,,, what happens to them? Well, we know they are put down if these people who run these places do not find people who meet all their qualifications,
The worse part is the "Vet" , seems to be the most important part of the application.
Well,I have had my say,, and I guess nothing can change things, but, I really feel sorry for the little dog I wanted, he is still listed and it has been almost 10 days since I asked for him,,,
SORRY LITTLE GUY,,"OSCAR", I TRYED TO GIVE YOU A GOOD HOME BUT A HUMAN AT YOUR SHELTER, IS PLAYING "GOD,",,,AND I CAN NOT DO ANY THING ABOUT IT! GOOD LUCK TO YOU,I HOPE YOU MAKE IT ...
I hope you don't mind me having my say here,,,,Fran

GREAT TRUTHS THAT LITTLE CHILDREN HAVE LEARNED:

1) No matter how hard you try, you can't baptise cats.
2) When your Mum is mad at your Dad, don't let her brush your hair.
3) If your sister hits you, don't hit her back. They always catch the second person.
4) Never ask your 3-year old brother to hold a tomato.
5) You can't trust dogs to watch your food.
6) Don't sneeze when someone is cutting your hair.
7) Never hold a Dust-Buster and a cat at the same time.
8) You can't hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.
9) Don't wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts.
10) The best place to be when you're sad is Grandpa's lap.



GREAT TRUTHS THAT ADULTS HAVE LEARNED:

1) Raising teenagers is like nailing jelly to a tree.
2) Wrinkles don't hurt.
3) Families are like fudge...mostly sweet, with a few nuts.
4) Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
5) Laughing is good exercise. It's like jogging on the inside.
6) Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fibre, not the toy.





GREAT TRUTHS ABOUT GROWING OLD

1) Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.
2) Forget the health food. I need all the preservatives I can get.
3) When you fall down, you wonder what else you can do while you're down there.
4) You're getting old when you get the same sensation from a rocking chair that you
once got from a roller coaster.
5) It's frustrating when you know all the answers but nobody bothers to ask you the questions.
6) Time may be a great healer, but it's a lousy beautician.
7) Wisdom comes with age, but sometimes age comes alone.




THE FOUR STAGES OF LIFE:

1) You believe in Santa Claus.
2) You don't believe in Santa Claus.
3) You are Santa Claus.
4) You look like Santa Claus.



SUCCESS:

At age 4 success is . . . not piddling in your pants.
At age 12 success is . . . having friends.
At age 17 success is . . having a drivers licence.
At age 35 success is . . having money.
At age 50 success is . . . having money.
At age 70 success is . .. . having a drivers licence.
At age 75 success is . . . having friends.
At age 80 success is . . . not piddling in your pants.



Pass this on to someone who could use a laugh.

Always remember to forget the troubles that pass your way;
BUT NEVER forget the blessings that come each day.


Have a wonderful day with many *smiles*


Take the time to live!!!
Life is too short. Dance naked.

HI EVERY ONE....
I hope you all click on the PAIN AND MISERY LINK ,
MY SISTER MARIE PUT ON HERE THE OTHER DAY,,, IT IS SO GOOD,,,
YOU JUST DO NOT HEAR MUSIC LIKE THAT MUCH ANY MORE !!!!
ENJOY ! I DID! FRAN

Pain and Misery.<---------Click on the link.
I loved this music. Reminds me of the old days so I made this page to share with you.

The Guys' Rules­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­
At last a guy has taken the time to write this all down
Finally, the guys' side of the story.(I must admit, it's pretty good.)We always hear "the rules"From the female side.
Now here are the rules from the male side.These are our rules!Please note... these are all numbered
"1" ON PURPOSE!
1. Men are NOT mind readers.
1. Learn to work the toilet seat.You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down.We need it up, you need it down.You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.
1. Sunday sports. It's like the full moon or the changing of the tides. Let it be.
1. Shopping is NOT a sport.And no, we are never going to think of it that way.
1. Crying is blackmail.
1. Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this one: Subtle hints do not work! Strong hints do not work!Obvious hints do not work! Just say it!
1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.
1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.
1. A headache that lasts for 17 months is a Problem.
See a doctor.
1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument.In fact, all comments become null and void after 7 Days.
1. If you won't dress like the Victoria's Secret girls, don't Expect us to act like soap opera guys.
1. If you think you're fat, you probably are. Don't ask us.
1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of them makes you sad or angry, then we meant the other one
1. You can either ask us to do something Or tell us how you want it done.Not both.If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.
1. Whenever possible, Please say whatever you have to say during commercials.
1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we.
1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings.Peach, for example, is a fruit, not A color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.

1. If it itches, it will be scratched.We do that.
1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," We will act like nothing's wrong.We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle, besides we know you will bring it up again later.
1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, Expect an answer you don't want to hear.

1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine...Really.
1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as baseball, the shotgun formation,or golf.
1. You have enough clothes.
1. You have too many shoes.
1. I am in shape. Round IS a shape!
1. Thank you for reading this.Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight;But did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping.
Pass this to as many men as you can -to give them a laugh
.Pass this to as many women as you can -
to give them a bigger laugh

Working people frequently ask retired people what they do to make their days interesting.

Well, for example, the other day Gladys and I went into town and went into a shop.
We were only in there for about 5 minutes.
When we came out, there was a cop writing out a parking ticket.
We went up to him and said, "Come on man, how about giving a senior citizen a break?"
He ignored us and continued writing the ticket.
I called him a Nazi turd.
He glared at me and started writing another ticket for having worn tires.
So Marilyn called him a shithead.
He finished the second ticket and put it on the windshield with the first.
Then he started writing a third ticket.
This went on for about 20 minutes.
The more we abused him, the more tickets he wrote.
Personally, we didn't care.
We came into town by bus.
We try to have a little fun each day now that we're retired.
It's important at our age.

NOW I THINK THIS IS FUNNY!! NO? YOU DON'T??? OH WELL, CAN NOT PLEASE EVERY ONE,, I STILL THINK IT'S FUNNY!! (laughing,, yet!) FRAN

Don't Break The Elastic!!
In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday.
Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older.
And, there on television, she said it was "exciting." Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day...like her breasts.They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first.
The audience laughed so hard they cried.
She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!
Maya Angelou said this:"I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.
""I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights."
"I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.""I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life'."
"I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance."
"I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back."
"I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision."
"I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one."
"I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone.People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back."
"I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.
""I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
"Please send this to five phenomenal people today.If you do, something good will happen: You will boost another persons self-esteem.
If you don't..
.the elastic will break and your underpants will fall down around your ankles! ;-)
Believe me, I didn't take any chances on MY elastic breaking...
.I sent it to a lot of special people I care for.
I just love her "take " on life,, these are REALLY words of a wise person, I think!! Don't you? Fran

AFTER THIS TRAGEDY, IN LANCASTER PA. MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE AMISH PEOPLE WHO LOST THEIR LITTLE GIRLS, AND ALSO, TO THE FAMILY OF THE MAN WHO DID THIS THING..
PLEASE PRAY FOR THEM ALL!!
PLEASE PASS THIS ON TO EVERY GOD BELIEVEING PERSON THAT YOU KNOW
.... For anyone who has ever visited Lancaster and the Amish they know...
they are a peaceful, trusting, faith filled people...They trustfully open their hearts and there homes to the curious selling their baked goods and crafts to make a living...
After the insane tragedy yesterday when the unthinkable happened to these innocent people they have asked of us just two things....
To please give them their privacy.... and to please pray for them.... For those of us that care... could you take just a minute of your time and pray the prayer below offered up to the innocent children and their families...
Prayer for Trust in God..
when all is darkness and we feel our weakness and helplessness,give us the sense of Your presence,Your love, and Your strength.Help us to have perfect trustin Your protecting love and strengthening power,so that nothing may frighten or worry us,for, living close to You,we shall see Your hand,Your purpose, Your will through all things.
- St. Ignatius of Loyola
The Amish are teaching us a lesson in their pain as they, some of the parents of the little girls, have already offered forgiveness.... If they can reject evil and trust in God's word, who are we not to.....
God be with them and all victims of evil. PLEASE PASS THIS ON..........

How many of us, think "how wonderful it would be if we all thought the way these people do"? I know we have thought about it, Do, you also think the world has become to uncaring, even with in families. Sad isn't it??
I think things were better in the "OLD DAYS" as some call them. but I am afraid we will never see those times again, OR have we with in the Amish comunity? I wonder??? Fran