tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872537960727288131.post7252085161966373159..comments2023-11-03T05:42:16.784-04:00Comments on Yay!: Random FridayMidlife Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03531655128417397650noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872537960727288131.post-56969986312849510672008-06-30T22:52:00.000-04:002008-06-30T22:52:00.000-04:00My normal getting-up time has been 5:00. Today I ...My normal getting-up time has been 5:00. Today I slept clear until 5:39! Wow. DC still has to get up at 6:00, so until he retires, I imagine I will be getting up as well. I am really a morning person. I love the morning summer air especially. <BR/><BR/>I made it to the gym by 8 and had a really good work-out. I have so many things to do around here that have been sadly neglected for years. But today I just sat under the trees in the back yard and read awhile. It was Hot! Well, it seemed hot to me - 90.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938607712512860569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872537960727288131.post-84939161350720752592008-06-30T22:08:00.000-04:002008-06-30T22:08:00.000-04:00Your flowers are looking beautiful! We had that sa...Your flowers are looking beautiful! We had that same cool spell as you, and have had rain every day for at least a week. Not constant rain, but thunderstorms and showers. It's nice to not have to water, but I'd like to see more sunshine! <BR/>It's been fun catching up with your last few posts. Your dad and FIL sure are spry for their ages. I enjoyed seeing the family pics. Your little grandchildren are adorable, and what a cute playhouse!<BR/>On a warm summer night we have fireflies everywhere. I love to look out into the dark and see them darting around. We don't have them in Australia, so I didn't see them until I came to live over here. We put other insects in jars..like locusts (cicadas). <BR/>Not nearly as much fun though because they don't light up :)Kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18362584475435433892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872537960727288131.post-25490300114850823922008-06-30T14:58:00.000-04:002008-06-30T14:58:00.000-04:00Oh yes, we did catch lightening bugs in jars. Gra...Oh yes, we did catch lightening bugs in jars. Grasshoppers too. Jim and I saw a few on the edge of our property the other night.<BR/><BR/>I'll be so happy to get this cast/splint off so I can start walking again.<BR/><BR/>Have a great week.<BR/><BR/>~hippo hugs~<BR/>p.hippo chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06404395478018699210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872537960727288131.post-85717189806059541252008-06-30T13:49:00.000-04:002008-06-30T13:49:00.000-04:00I was no sooner done giggling from your blog, the ...I was no sooner done giggling from your blog, the cat on his back and the chicken CHEST, when I was so humbled to see your kind endorsement of Olive Leaf Ministries. Thank you dear blogger.<BR/><BR/>And...yes...last night I was sitting on my swing in the dark of night praising God for his beautiful sky, stars, and lightening bugs. The work of His hand is amazing.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>NancyAbout Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07459135904808824136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872537960727288131.post-91754535859227178482008-06-30T12:40:00.000-04:002008-06-30T12:40:00.000-04:00I certainly enjoyed reading your random thoughts. ...I certainly enjoyed reading your random thoughts. <BR/><BR/>Yes, my brother and I used to run in the field beside Grandma's house and catch fireflies in a jar. Dad would let us watch them for a while and then we had to set them free. We don't have many here anymore either. I'm not sure why but it would be interesting to find out.<BR/><BR/>The photo of the baby with the foal is precious.<BR/><BR/>Take care and have a wonderful week. I'm glad you enjoyed Griffyn's first birthday party.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175754179624182953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872537960727288131.post-86857694750714284472008-06-30T11:56:00.000-04:002008-06-30T11:56:00.000-04:00We used to collect lightning bugs as kids too and ...We used to collect lightning bugs as kids too and put them in jars....you brought back a memory for me! I only did that a few times with my kids as there are not near as many around now as there were when I was younger.Frazzled Farm Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10670912081102882168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872537960727288131.post-10829230378326924392008-06-30T11:51:00.000-04:002008-06-30T11:51:00.000-04:00That is a hilarious cartoon. Your posts are always...That is a hilarious cartoon. Your posts are always so clever and entertaining!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872537960727288131.post-87867717350946693382008-06-30T00:41:00.000-04:002008-06-30T00:41:00.000-04:00I've never even seen a firefly! (other than pictu...I've never even seen a firefly! (other than pictures of course)<BR/>I always enjoy your random posts. It's like sitting down for a good chat with a friend. Your kitty pictures are such fun. Vincent is snoring up a storm here beside me as I type. He's lacking ambition I suppose. <BR/>Sorry to hear you have a cold. Summer colds are the worst. Take good care of yourself.<BR/>Love and ((hugs))Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024132046092264711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872537960727288131.post-71244423062464667652008-06-29T23:39:00.000-04:002008-06-29T23:39:00.000-04:00We don't have fireflies in Colorado, unfortunately...We don't have fireflies in Colorado, unfortunately. Back in the day in Arkansas, we used to catch them and put their lights on our foreheads and pretend we were flashlights. Was that cruelty? We didn't think so at the time. Probably!! <BR/><BR/>Such a cute picture of the baby and the little horse. Adorable!!<BR/><BR/>Fun catch-up post. Sorry it's so muggy - that's one thing I can hardly deal with - I am thankfl for dry air out here.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938607712512860569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872537960727288131.post-35638623144389727552008-06-29T22:19:00.000-04:002008-06-29T22:19:00.000-04:00We've been the dead beats in the neighborhood a ti...We've been the dead beats in the neighborhood a time or two. When Lindsay was battling cancer, yard work was the last thing on my mind. I'm pretty sure I didn't weed my flower beds that whole time. It was horrible to clean up that mess but I don't even remembering noticing those flower beds at the time they were growing over, had too many other things on my mind.Rising Rainbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872537960727288131.post-61442771008528725462008-06-29T17:05:00.000-04:002008-06-29T17:05:00.000-04:00LOL, On the cartoon at the bottom of your post! I'...LOL, On the cartoon at the bottom of your post! I've got a hilarious story concerning fireflies, cannot put it up on own blog as might upset children, but can share here. My British husband has British children and those children have British significant others, anyway, England does not have fireflies and one these British children(I'm talking young adult children here)was visiting us in July. We told a story about fireflies to this young man. Said they were an American nuclear experiment that had gone wrong decades ago and eventually people discovered that the infrared of a channel changer for the TV would turn the bugs on. Well he believed it for years and every summer he came to visit, he would take the TV changer outside and turn on the bugs! Oh we're cruel, but it was funny!Calliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704537697611988375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872537960727288131.post-25736182253580164032008-06-29T09:26:00.000-04:002008-06-29T09:26:00.000-04:00When I was a kids we would catch the fireflies and...When I was a kids we would catch the fireflies and put them in glass jars and poke air holes in the top and put in our rooms overnight! <BR/>Great pics! T looks like she is really enjoying her horsey time!<BR/>I hear ya on the humidity! <BR/>The cats are beautiful!!kdwhorseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07927961715923751666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872537960727288131.post-56197063237200501252008-06-29T09:20:00.000-04:002008-06-29T09:20:00.000-04:00I am behind in my blog reading due to sick kitties...I am behind in my blog reading due to sick kitties and running back and forth with them. I am so behind in my job, too!<BR/><BR/>Loved the photo of the baby with the little foal!!! Can't get any cuter than that, can it?<BR/><BR/>And I do remember catching those lightning bugs, as we called them. Those were the fun days!<BR/><BR/>Noodles is sure relaxed! Maybe he was out drinking all night! LOL So cute!!! And your mom's cat is soooo beautiful!!! My son's cats have a lot of miles on them, too, but by car, as he's back and forth to FL all the time, at elast twice a month! They love to ride, though.<BR/><BR/>Glad to see that you put the 5 Star Blooger award on your blog. No one else has. I find that strange. <BR/><BR/>I, too, keep adding to my blogroll! I just need to catch up on them all this weekend now! LOL<BR/><BR/>It's been hot here....93, 96, 98, etc. And so humid!!! And all I've been doing is running with the cats all week. I am tired out. LOL Visited Oliver at the emergency clinic last night and going again today, too! He was so happy to see his mama!!! And vice versa!!!<BR/><BR/>Oh, I posted Lyle's for him, so give him a visit! He's got some great pictures on there this time.<BR/><BR/>Catch you next time!<BR/><BR/>(((HUGS)))<BR/>NancyNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11388218387599733572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872537960727288131.post-9342101033697061452008-06-28T23:49:00.000-04:002008-06-28T23:49:00.000-04:00OMG...lightening bugs. I can still remember catch...OMG...lightening bugs. I can still remember catching them when I was a kid in NYC and placing them in a glass jar. These kids here in SoCal sure do miss out on a lot of "East Coast" memories.<BR/><BR/>And I just love your photos...so cute!Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05589769742639537861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872537960727288131.post-88069532522698768392008-06-28T18:44:00.000-04:002008-06-28T18:44:00.000-04:00We noticed that after being fixed(?) our cats all ...We noticed that after being fixed(?) our cats all started laying feet up. Not sure why, but theories aplenty.<BR/><BR/>Got loadsa fireflies here. Kids visiting are always going back by the woods to catch them.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the link, gotta get busy adding some myself soon, maybe, in a bit, later, maybe....Mike Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06117271444345617080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872537960727288131.post-84975586814659936072008-06-28T17:54:00.000-04:002008-06-28T17:54:00.000-04:00I love 'remembering' moments from childhood! (thin...I love 'remembering' moments from childhood! (think it helps keep me focused...& not feeling like I'm getting older, which I am.. :( )<BR/>Fireflies...wow, I'd heard about them from my hubby...never had seen one until 2 wks ago in Minnesota! They are sooo cool! Wish we had them out here!<BR/>Enjoy your weekend!The W.O.W. factor!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18262478798908787803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872537960727288131.post-45100261348366778502008-06-28T16:20:00.000-04:002008-06-28T16:20:00.000-04:00my hubby & i were just discussing fireflies. i ha...my hubby & i were just discussing fireflies. i have never seen one. he lived in OK for a while and saw them there. <BR/>i love the cross-eyed cat!Carroll Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06984389331445746632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872537960727288131.post-25242270931350798492008-06-28T10:07:00.000-04:002008-06-28T10:07:00.000-04:00My kids LOVE catching fireflies. So funny how som...My kids LOVE catching fireflies. So funny how some things never change, isn't it?Musings of a Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09854615817486354491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872537960727288131.post-26263605465287879262008-06-28T08:09:00.000-04:002008-06-28T08:09:00.000-04:00I sure do remember catching fireflys when I was a ...I sure do remember catching fireflys when I was a little girl. Your right, you dont see them much anymore, but there are still a few out there.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for all your randomness, I enjoyed reading!!Nonnas Newshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14459588647203908856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872537960727288131.post-58304421075604465992008-06-28T02:45:00.000-04:002008-06-28T02:45:00.000-04:00I have never seen fireflies, or lightning bugs.......I have never seen fireflies, or lightning bugs....my education has gaps, clearly! <BR/><BR/>I love the randomness too, and that cat certainly looks as though it has a blissful life. The cartoon had me in stitches too!<BR/><BR/>Have a wonderful weekend!Lindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141761866483224572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872537960727288131.post-9703781313873146302008-06-28T01:47:00.000-04:002008-06-28T01:47:00.000-04:00You always do randomness well! :) So much fun pack...You always do randomness well! :) So much fun packed into one post...I always enjoy that!<BR/><BR/>I had heard about lightening bugs or fireflies since I was a kid (and partly by my parents) but never saw one here in the NW until I married and we moved out for awhile in Virginia. I was SO excited when I saw one for the first time! :)<BR/><BR/>Have a great weekend!<BR/>~TammyTammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13932066100979969014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872537960727288131.post-82959682576889185322008-06-28T00:13:00.000-04:002008-06-28T00:13:00.000-04:00Just trying to catch up on a few posts since I fin...Just trying to catch up on a few posts since I finally have an internet connection tonight. Boy....these are few and far between while traveling.<BR/><BR/>I must tell you that I WAS out catching lightening bugs on this trip. We used to do the same as you....put them in a jar and take them in our room at night to see them light up. They were the best night lights! We also would tear off the lighting part to stick on our ears for earrings. Isn't that gross????<BR/><BR/>Wish we lived closer as I have been trying to pawn off the air hockey table to one of my kids for several years now. I know that they would enjoy it more than we do. I'd gladly give it to you.<BR/><BR/>We get home tomorrow and I'm looking forward to seeing all the kids again. Seems like we've been gone a long time.<BR/><BR/>Loved the pictures of the cats. That is one relaxed animal. Too cute.Needled Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07749314475716010490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872537960727288131.post-21628279490002086592008-06-27T19:13:00.000-04:002008-06-27T19:13:00.000-04:00I have noticed the same thing about lightning bugs...I have noticed the same thing about lightning bugs: They're rare these days!Donna. Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18393352099473686196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872537960727288131.post-51554911477513064732008-06-27T17:05:00.000-04:002008-06-27T17:05:00.000-04:00Hi there,I enjoyed your randomness. The cat pictur...Hi there,<BR/><BR/>I enjoyed your randomness. The cat pictures are so cute, and as a cat lover, I must say I have never seen a not cute cat. LOL. And the baby and the mini horse are just adorable!<BR/><BR/>We have lots of lightening bugs around here, and when my grandchildren are here, they love to capture them in a jar, just as their parents did, when they were kids. Of course, they let them go after a while. <BR/><BR/>As for all the horrible spam anymore, well I won't even go there. Suffice to say, they have caused me headaches, because in deleteting them, I have accidentally deleted important emails!<BR/><BR/>I enjoyed your post and cute pictures. Have a lovely weekend.<BR/><BR/>RenieRenie Burghardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02660484248593903002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1872537960727288131.post-22193695421884802102008-06-27T16:57:00.000-04:002008-06-27T16:57:00.000-04:00I've always wanted to see fireflies. I love the c...I've always wanted to see fireflies. I love the cartoon, I think I know that guy.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07183448760614051130noreply@blogger.com