Flashback Sunday

I realize I've posted a few flashbacks this week, but this is my blog and I can post whatever I want.  That having been said, today I'd like to flashback to two events in history; one pretty darned important, the other, not so much. 

First the not so important flashback.  A year ago today, the temperature reached 107 degrees.  I remember it well. We were listening to the constant running of the trusty Trane air conditoner and it performed awesome under such high temps.  Looking back to that week of temps over 100 every day, I am so thankful for the a/c. 

Now the the most important flashback.  Fifty-five years ago today, my parents were married. While I can only flashback to the previous fifty years (well, most of them, anyway) I know that they were flashing back to that day in 1958, because I heard them talking about their wedding this morning.  In this age, being married to the same person for five years is a great feat anymore. For fifty-five years of marriage, both of them deserve all of the happiness they can handle. It made me so proud this morning to hear a young couple at church tell my parents that they are in inspiration to them. Happy anniversary Mom and Dad.  I am proud to be your daughter.

Flashback Saturday

I was waiting for my carry-out food earlier today and was watching the women's round at Wimbledon.  I smiled to myself as I remembered how much my Grandma enjoyed watching Wimbledon.  I remember she and I watching the Saturday morning broadcast of it together when it was called "Breakfast At Wimbledon."  She would have my bowl of cereal on one of the TV trays in the family room and I'd eat breakfast while she drank her coffee and we'd watch tennis.  We also did the same on the morning of the Fourth of July.  That was pretty much the only time she watched tennis, but it was something special that she and I did.  She wasn't into sports all that much and looking back now it's surprising that she was interested in Wimbledon. But anyhoo, today I thought of Gram as I was watching.

Flashback Friday

This is a scene from one of my favorite Mr. Ed episodes.  He's trying to be French, thus the beret. 

I still watch Mr. Ed every morning while getting ready for work.  It's sad to realize that the show would never make in 2013 because it's clean and wholesome.

Long live Mr. Ed.

Storm Update

I'm happy to report that we made it through not one but two rounds of severe heavy storms last night.  There were no casualties to report this morning except some heavy rain and wind.  The garden at The Compound was fine except for some corn that was bent over because of the heavy rain and wind, but thanks to today's hot temps and the sun, they had perked back up by this afternoon. 

Wednesday Weather

I just settled down to write a blog post that I'd been thinking about for the past two days, but we've got another pretty bad storm starting up and there's a lot of lightning so I'm going to shut down this computer and unplug everything (including the modem and router) so nothing gets fried.  I'll blog later tonight if the lightning stops or I'll post tomorrow.  Those of you faithful readers in Louisville and southern Indiana stay safe.

Security Tip Tuesday

I shared some info a few weeks ago, asking you, faithful readers, to be leary of door-to-door solicitors.  I got some more info today and I'd like to pass it along.  As I've said before repeatedly, if you see something, say thinging.  And these diligent people in the Germantown neighborhood have definitely done this. 

 DOOR TO DOOR ALARM SALES UPDATE: Contacted Honeywell's Corporate Office today for our neighbors that are asking questions about this issue. Honeywell said that they are getting calls from all over about this. They only sell their equipment to dealers. The only 3 dealers that are allowed to sell door to door like this is: AMP, Northstar, and Stryke. The salespeople should be saying those business names as the primary contact and explain that they are selling Honeywell Equipment. Was told that you should never see a person in a Honeywell uniform or claiming the work for Honeywell. Sent them all of the links from our page with all of the info we have collected from neighbors chiming in so they can work to help us get more answers and possibly stop this by turning it over to Honeywell's legal department. Explained a lot of it to them already. Honeywell also recommended calling the police if you see someone at your door claiming they work for Honeywell or in a Honeywell uniform. Don't let these people in your house until we all figure this stuff out. Don't shoot anybody either. Let the police and these companies figure this out and maybe some changes are made. Will contact any other companies if you guys remember any names. Just trying to help. You may also consider adding a "No Soliciting" Sign to your door if you really really want to stop being solicited. We will keep looking into this. It may be a business doing door to door sales against the rules of an agreement with the equipment company and there may be something more shady in this issue. Thanks for looking after each other. You guys are great. Will get more info soon.

Flashback Monday

I know it's Monday, but it's only appropriate that I have Flashback Monday in honor of the New Kids On The Block, 98 Degrees and Backstreet Boys concert here in the 'Ville tonight.  I have a few friends that are attending, so I am paying homage to them and some of their fave groups from back in the day.  Personally, I don't like any of these three groups and never got into any of the boy bands, but I'm not going to diss.  Hats off to my friends that are going to the concert tonight. I hope that it will all that you hoped for and more.