What about.... today

There are some dates in time that will always be remembered.

Today is one - 32 years ago today, Fernando (now you'll have to go back and read - never mind, I never really told you why I call Jeff, Fernando- but I will someday) bought me a gold ring with a shiny stone and put it on my left ring finger.  It's better than the bright red lobster ring he bought me in 5th grade on the class trip to Pemaquid or the silver ring with a stone  - picked off the driveway and glued to the top - I don't remember when I received that beautiful gem.  The lobster ring made a much bigger impression.  After a very short courtship or a very long friendship - whichever way you choose to see it - wait,  change that ....  After a very short courtship AND a very long friendship we were engaged. 

So, today we are still friends, oh, and married.  Gotta go....  My BFF (Jeff) just called.

What about ....the fair

Things I have learned from working/volunteering at the Fair......

1.  I will never, ever again wear anything with spaghetti straps - and leave my house!
2.  Dirty old men - there still out there people
3.  Most people are generally good, kind and forgiving
4.  Some people are rotten, mean and - I'll stop there.
5.  Manners - would it hurt kids to ask "Can I have an order of french fries" instead of  "I need fries"  A please and thank you would be nice - but really, I'd settle for a kind attitude and smile, instead of a scowl and a demand.
6.  I like fair food.
7.  After 3 days of fair food, I don't like it so much.
8.  There really is a huge difference between the country mouse and the city mouse - I was completely fascinated by the people that would stand and watch cows milking - machine milking - How many would have loved to milk that baby by hand.  I know I would've loved to watched them watch.
9.  Little girls love to look at tractors.
10. Tractor pulls - still don't get it
11.  When you bet on a horse with the name "Martini with Olives" and think it will actually win - you've been at the fair too long.
12.  I still get a little tingling in the tummy when I hear "starter call the pacers".  Don't know why - I don't even watch the races - I think it's one of those childhood memories, remembering how everyone would walk to the fence with tickets in hand everytime I heard it.
13.  Seeing Aunt Sharon strolling the races, means all is right with the world. (again, those childhood memories)
14.  I wanted to stop on the last one, but it's number 13 so.......  fair bathrooms -  no matter how much you clean those things - still nasty, smelly.... but I now know, I can hold my breath, pee, wash me hands - all in under a minute. Speed peeing!

So, what is it about the fair that keeps calling my name.  "Pam" "oh Pam!" "We have fries for you.....While you're eating those we've got cow poop to step in, lots of dust blowing around from the pullings/races,  there's hours of standing on your feet wearing those ever so stylish rubber glove and serving up the burgers,  we'll even throw in some really, really, loud truck noises and then to top it all off, we'll keep you up all night with a stomach ache!"   OMG!  I can't wait til next year!

What about....???

What about..... this file I keep on my computer?  It is a file I have labeled "daily inspirations", it has quotes and sayings that I started keeping way back in 2000.  I was never sure why I kept these but I have decided that I'm gonna share.  I'll post them on days when my creative writing dial doesn't turn up all the way to high.

Some of these will be funny, some insightful, others will be motivating while some will bring tears to your eyes.  I will take them from the file as they are - in no special order.

So with that...........

Next on the list -


I know God promises not to give me more than I can handle. I just wish he didn't trust me so much

What about....???

What about..... this file I keep on my computer?  It is a file I have labeled "daily inspirations", it has quotes and sayings that I started keeping way back in 2000.  I was never sure why I kept these but I have decided that I'm gonna share.  I'll post them on days when my creative writing dial doesn't turn up all the way to high.

Some of these will be funny, some insightful, others will be motivating while some will bring tears to your eyes.  I will take them from the file as they are - in no special order.

So with that...........

Next on the list -



When it is dark enough, you can see the stars.

What about....turning 50

Not me!  It's Jeff that's turning  50.  I've got another 4 months

I asked him what he would like to do for this big celebration  - is there something you'd like to do, somewhere you'd like to go, something you'd like to see?   (We made promises to each other a long time ago - no big surprise birthday parties)

His answer "No, not really"

To which I replied - "I'm gonna do something big for my 50th"

Jeff:  "Like what"

Pam:  "Don't know - but I'm working on it"

Jeff: "You have no idea, do you?"

Pam: "Nope"

So, What is it about turning 50 that makes us want to celebrate, but we just don't know what celebrating to do. Do we hike the Appliachian Trail, climb Mt. Washington, swim the English Chanel, go skydiving or bungee jumping?  OR....... should we just call it the year of fun -  the year of firsts - do things for the first time, ya' know - "this is the first time I've done this" - rock concert,  run around the house barefoot in the middle of winter, visit Fryeburg Fair, run a 5K, sing scaryokee, hmm - I'm gonna have to think about this one a little more........

What about ....???

What about..... this file I keep on my computer?  It is a file I have labeled "daily inspirations", it has quotes and sayings that I started keeping way back in 2000.  I was never sure why I kept these but I have decided that I'm gonna share.  I'll post them on days when my creative writing dial doesn't turn up all the way to high.

Some of these will be funny, some insightful, others will be motivating while some will bring tears to your eyes.  I will take them from the file as they are - in no special order.

So with that...........

Next on the list -

As long as you're going to be thinking anyway, THINK BIG.



When the kids were young, probably early teenagers, we kinda combined this saying with another one........  Lindsey do you remember?????

What about.... July 2011

I've been busy..........  here's a few pictures just to let you know I haven't been watching soap opera's and eating bon bons in July

The bride and her Dad

Yet another picture of the happy couple......

The smoke..... a clear sign we can now call them husband and wife - As always, the cannons represent a celebratory event in Jewettville

She doesn't drink but the mention of champagne and she's there!!  There's still a little kid in her that just like to pop those corks!

My parents, celebrating 50 years - I know they look 50 years old but it's their 50th anniversary

Not sure what this is all about - but it's worth sharing

50 years and still cuttin' a rug - did I mention they met at a dance?

This would be the St. Pierre table -

After the wedding.....  a trip nawth (north)   - What better place for a pee break   Happy Hour Hair Salon - they knew we were coming!

Sometimes ya gotta pee and there's no time to take the slippers off

Mt. Washington - okay, it's really Mt. Katadin - but I haven't been able to call it by it's correct name for about 2 years.   So now I don't fight it - Mt Washington it is!

Get out of the road!!!!  Thank you.

A trip up nawth always entails hours of back road riding.....  Jeff's jeep got a little hot under the tires and decided she would trying flying.... Didn't work, but what an idea.

Speaking of tires....... whooops, wrong picture.  Not sure what this is about either but Dan, you're about to get kicked!!

Okay, now, speaking of tires  - well, let's just say Wayne isn't driving Carol's truck anymore - but it is nice to travel with the NASCAR pit crew.  They can change a flat tire in the middle of nowhere in an hour, FLAT! (you bet that pun was absolutely intended!)  Nice job Wayne,  somebody's gotta manage the crew!

The Moody Jr fam - Yes folks, the big guy on the left is "Little Jimmy"!!!  (your welcome, Jimmy)

Found my next Jeep - but I think I'll get it in navy or air force, which ever one will take me.   Sorry, that one was bad.

RETAIL THERAPY  - nuf said.

Did someone say therapy - we may need it after seeing the palm tree 2 miles from the Candian border!?!?!   Oh, and by the way, up close it looked like an pine tree - go figure that one out.

Just couldn't get that daughter of mine to pose!  Somethings she gets from her father!  I told her maybe if I posed real pretty, instead of The Bachelorette"  I could be on the show - "This Old Lady"  kinda like the Bachelorette meets "This Old House"! or instead of "Who Wants to Marry My Dad" ( 'member that one?) It could be "Who Wants to Hide my Mother"   Okay, moving on.......

In case you can't read the sign - it says Fort Kent

We did a lotta riding and picture takin'

We returned home to see half the roof gone on the elementary school my father, Jeff , me and Lindsey attended.   Kinda sad, huh?

We had visitors for our anniversay dinner!  They said they would be back soon to visit.

We haven't had many of our evening "Booze Cruises" this summer - but it ain't over yet!

Then off to a charity golf tournament - I a l m o s t got this car - a hole in one! - Really, not even close - but a girl can dream, can't she?

Pre-game discussions - where's that mouse in the corner?  I would like him to report these discussions.

Next, a 25th and 50th anniversary party for my cousin and aunt and uncle.  Here's a picture, Dad and Uncle Herbert  - isn't this a nice picture! 

Jeff's brother Jerry and his long time girlfriend, Charlotte.  Why Jerry, is that a smile!!??!!

Jeff and the Dr.  - what's up the those serious faces - it's party boys!  Something tells me they're talking shop!

I maybe busy and travel near and far (of Maine) but this is what I come home to......

And this is why I don't go away on vacation......  Why would I leave this?

So, what is it about my July that has left my head spinning, mind racing, body exhausted..... Oh wait, could it be -wedding, anniversary, my anniversary (31 years, no wonder I'm tired) trip to all points nawth, golf tournament, picnic at friends, days of 90 + temps,  yet - I can't wait for October - Did you think I was gonna say August?  Wrong - I hate August!  but I sure do like the nip in the air on these early mornings and evenings.  Maybe this August won't be so bad.  Anyway, August, here I come!  - and my new saying "Put on your seatbelts folks, it's gonna be a bumpy ride!

What about.... a wedding update

Okay folks, we're down to 4 days left until the big day..........

Friday night Lindsey and Ryan will be married on the dock at our house with a small amount of family present.   Saturday afternoon we will celebrate.  We have tent, tables, chairs, plates, napkins, silverware, cake, dresses, ties, food, DJ, flowers, bar.....

We have appointments for manicures, pedicures, hair.....

We have

As you can see I started this post a days ago.....  and that was a far as I got - but I thought you'd get a kick out of it!

Today is the day......


   Our daughter get married
    My parents start a 50th wedding anniversary celebration - like I've said in earlier posts 50 years must take
       a month to celebrate.
   
I ask today...

    legs, please hold me up
    mouth, don't get me in trouble
    arms, be generous, hug the world
    eyes, sparkle with pride and joy
    heart, don't bust, I know you're really full today but I need you to just focus.....beat, beat, beat

And, please, if you can hear me, let me know you're here with us today and tomorrow.  A big fan (gentle breeze) and a screeching of tires would be nice..