Finish These Five meme

I was tagged by Muum

Finish These Five

Rules:
Each player answers the questions themselves. At the end of the post the player then tags 5 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment letting them know that they've been tagged and asking them to read your blog. Let the person who tagged you know when you've posted your answers.

The Five-

Ten years ago… My children bought me plane tickets to fly to Washington DC at the end of my son's mission. We spent two weeks visiting his people in the Washington DC South (mostly Virginia and West Virginia, really) and Washington, DC. It was a dream trip of a lifetime.

Five things on today's "to do" list…

my perpetual things to do now list

1) work on getting my Suze Orman kit to get my financial/personal affairs in order

2) work on emergency preparedness - 72 hour kit, etc

3) work on the sea room floor

4) clean the bathroom and get rid of the mystery smell

5) make fans for the grandkids to use at church instead of mine

Five Snacks I enjoy… .

1) dark, dark chocolate. especially recenlty, Ghiradelli Squares Dark Chocolate with White Mint

2) ice cream, escpecially Moose Tracks. Rocky Road is good, too

3) tart apples with sharp cheese

4) cantalope / watermelon

5) milk

Five Things I would do if I was a millionaire…

After Tithing and taxes

1) fix my wreck of a house!

2) fix my mess of a yard!

3) maybe get a minivan

4) pay for missions and college, maybe even some for me

5) a family reunion - either on a cruise up to Alaska or at a dude ranch

Five Places I have lived…

1) Willits, California

2) Portland, Oregon

3) Aurora, Oregon

4) Provo, Utah

5) Herald, Californai

I'm tagging...

1) Sariah

2) The keeper of the Asylum

3) Father of Five

4) Pam

5) Woody

When the world is getting you down

Thank you, Holly P


Good Stories about good people:
http://www.dailygood.org/


Giving uplifts the giver. Looking for ideas about what you can do?
http://www.charityfocus.org/

Red Shirt Friday

thank you, Varna, for passing this on -

If the Red shirt thing is new to you, read below...

Last week, while traveling to Chicago on business, I noticed a Marine

sergeant traveling with a folded flag, but did not put two and two together.

After we boarded our flight, I turned to the sergeant, who'd been invited to sit in First Class (across from me), and inquired if he was heading home.

'No' he responded.

'Heading out' I asked?

'No. I'm escorting a soldier home.'

'Going to pick him up?'

'No. He is with me right now. He was killed in Iraq, I'm taking him home to his family.'

The realization of what he had been asked to do hit me like a punch to the gut. It was an honor for him. He told me that, although he didn't know the

soldier, he had delivered the news of his passing to the soldier's family

and felt as if he knew them after many conversations in so few days.

I turned back to him, extended my hand, and said, 'Thank you. Thank you for doing what you do so my family and I can do what we do.'

Upon landing in Chicago the pilot stopped short of the gate and made the

following announcement over the intercom:

'Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to note that we have had the honor of

having Sergeant Steeley of the United States Marine Corps join us on this

flight. He is escorting a fallen comrade back home to his family. I ask that

you please remain in your seats when we open the forward door to allow Sergeant Steeley to deplane and receive his fellow soldier. We will then

turn off the seat belt sign.'

Without a sound, all went as requested. I noticed the sergeant saluting the

casket as it was brought off the plane, and his action made me realize that

I am proud to be an American.

So here's a public Thank You to our military Men and Women for what you do so we can live the way we do.

Red Fridays.

Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday. The

reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the 'silent

majority.' We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God,

Country and Home in record breaking numbers. We are not organized,

boisterous or overbearing.

Many Americans, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize

that the vast majority of America supports our troops. Our idea of showing

solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts this

Friday -- and continues each and every Friday until the troops all come

home, sending a deafening message that every red-blooded American who

supports our men and women afar, will wear something red.

By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make the United States on every Friday a sea of red much like a home coming football game in the bleachers.

If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, coworkers, friends, and family, it will not be long before the USA is covered in RED and it will let our troops know the once 'silent' majority is on their side more than ever, certainly more than the media lets on.

The first thing a soldier says when asked 'What can we do to make things

better for you?' is 'We need your support and your prayers.'

Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example, and wear something red every Friday.

Chocolate Sings

thank you, Gail -


One day I had a date for lunch with friends. Mae, a little old "blue hair" about 80 years old, came along with them---all in all, a pleasant bunch. When the menus were presented, we ordered salads, sandwiches, and soups, except for Mae who said, "Ice Cream, please. Two scoops, chocolate."

I wasn't sure my ears heard right, and the others were aghast.
"Along with heated apple pie," Mae added, completely unabashed.
We tried to act qu ite nonchalant, as if people did this all the time.
But when our orders were brought out, I didn't enjoy mine.
I couldn't take my eyes off Mae as her pie a-la-mode went down.
The other ladies showed dismay. They ate their lunches silently and frowned.

The next time I went out to eat, I called and invited Mae.
I lunched on white meat tuna. She ordered a parfait.
I smiled. She asked if she amused me.
I answered, "Yes, you do, but also you confuse me.
How come you order rich desserts, while I feel I must be sensible?
She laughed and said, with wanton mirth, "I'm tasting all that is Possible.

I try to eat the food I need, and do the things I should.
But life's so short, my friend, I hate missing out on something good.
This year I realized how old I was. (She grinned) I haven't been this old before."
"So, before I die, I've got to try those things that for years I had ignored.
I haven't smelled all the flowers yet. There are too many books I haven't read. There's more fudge sundaes to wolf down and kites to be flown overhead.

There are many malls I haven't shopped. I've not laughed at all the jokes.
I've missed a lot of Broadway hits and potato chips and cokes.
I want to wade again in water and feel ocean spray on my face.
I want to sit in a country church once more and thank God for His grace.
I want peanut butter every day spread on my morning toast.
I want un-timed long distance calls to the folks I love the most.

I haven't cried at all the movies yet, or walked in the morning rain.
I need to feel wind in my hair. I want to fall in love again.
So, if I choose to have dessert, instead of having dinner,
then should I die before night fall, I'd say I died a winner,
because I missed out on nothing. I filled my heart's desire.
I had that final chocolate mousse before my life expired."

With that, I called the waitress over.. "I've changed my mind, " I said. "I want what she is having, only add some more whipped cream!"

This is my gift to you - We need an annual Friends Day! If you get this twice, then you have more than one friend. Live well, love much & laugh often - Be happy.

Be mindful that happiness isn't based on possessions, power, or prestige, but on relationships with people we love and respect. Remember that while money talks, CHOCOLATE SINGS!

Utah Census

thank you, Cyndi !

Utah Census Form

1. _____________________ (Given name)


2. _____________________ (SURNAME)

3. Descendant of:
A. Adam and Eve _____
B. Cain and Abel _____
C. Laman and Lemuel _____
D. Laurel and Hardy _____

4. Tribe: _____________________

5. Number of occupants residing in home in each category: (Listed in
chronological order)
A. Nursery _____
B. Junior Primary _____
C. Senior Primary _____
D. Young Women's _____
E. Young Men's _____
F. Relief Society _____
G. Elder _____
H. High Priest _____
I. Dearly Departed _____

6. Occupation:
A. Amway dealer _____
B. Shaklee dealer _____
C. Nonie juice dealer _____
D. NuSkin dealer _____
E. Melaleuca dealer _____

7. Automobile:
A. Station Wagon _____
B. Van _____
C. Suburban _____
D. School Bus _____
E. Double Decker _____

8. Favorite place to eat the night before Fast Sunday:
A. Chuck-A-Rama _____
B. Hometown Buffet _____
C. Sumo Sam's All You Can Eat Feeding Trough _____

9. Favorite Hero:
A. Nephi _____
B. Abinadi _____
C. Samuel the Lamanite_____
D. Steve Young _____
E. Johnny Lingo _____

10. Which of the following do you bring to church:
A. Scriptures _____
B. Daytimer _____
C. Pen/Pencil _____
D. Lifesavers _____
E. Tic Tacs _____
F. Game Boy _____
G. Big Gulp _____
H. Cooler _____
I. Sony Walkman _____
J. TV Watch _____
K. All of the above _____

11. Do you prepare your lessons:
A. A month in advance _____
B. A week in advance _____
C. While in the bathtub _____
D. While on the toilet _____
E. During Sacrament Meeting _____
F. During the closing prayer of Sacrament Meeting_____
G. During the opening prayer of the class you're teaching_____
H. Just wing it _____

12. Do you think pews should be permanently equipped with Big Gulp
hol ders:
yes___ no ___

13. How many years has your family sat in the same place for Sacrament
Meeting:
A. 10-20 years _____
B. 20-30 years _____
C. 30-40 years _____
D. Over 3 generations _____

14. How much time does it take for you to fall asleep during a high
council talk:
A. 1/100,000,000th of a second _____
B.1/999,999,999th of a second ____
C. 1/999,999,990th of a second _____

15. Which day of the month do you go home/visiting teaching:
A. 31st ______
B. 31st ______
C. 31st ______
D. 31st ______

16. How many church basketball fights were you in last year:
A. 1-10 _____
B. 10-20 _____
C. 20-30 _____
D. You'll have to ask my lawyer _____

17. Which of the following has been your most effective Family Home
Evening:
A. Arguing about getting along
B. Having an opening and closing prayer with dinner
C. Gathering around the television to watch, "Everybody
Loves Raymond?"

18. How many times a year do you make:
A. Jell-O salad _____
B. Funeral potatoes _____
C. Cabbage and Top Ramen salad _____
D. Turkey, cashews and grape-stuffed croissants_____

19. How many water-filled two-liter bottles do you own:
A. 1-2 thousand _____
B. 2-3 thousand _____
C. 3-4 thousand _____
D. Enough to fill the Great Salt Lake _____

20. Which of the following do you feel is the most secure facility in
the nation:
A. Alcatraz
B. Fort Knox
C. Ward Libraries

21. How many structural engineers do you hire annually to insure you'll
win the pinewood derby: _________

22. Keeping the Word of Wisdom in mind, how much of the following do you
consume:
A. Chocolate:_____ pounds daily X 365 days annually = ____
B. Cola: _____ gallons daily X 365 days annually =___

23. If you had to choose between witnessing the Second Coming or
attending a BYU vs. U of U football game, which would you choose?
A. Second Coming _____
B. Football game ___

AMEN!

Unexpected Slumber Party

Father of Five posted this on his outdoors blog. It's a great story that his best friend told him. It brought a smile to my face and I am sure it will to yours.

http://dads-outdoor-journal.blogspot.com/2008/07/unexpected-slumber-party.html

Demotivational Posters

Some of these are really great. Thanks, Holly P.

Visit http://www.despair.com/viewall.html

"When my cats aren't happy, I'm not happy. Not because I care about their mood but because I know they're just sitting there thinking up ways to get even." -

Percy Bysshe Shelley