Karen Henry Arrested: Florida Woman Attacks Father For Not Sharing Potato Salad, Cops Say
One charge of aggravated assault, with a side of rage.
Police in Florida arrested a 45-year-old woman after she allegedly attacked her father for refusing to share his potato salad.
Officials say that Karen Henry, of Palm Bay, became enraged during the Oct. 22 incident, wielding a knife against her 80-year-old father and verbally abusing him, CBS Tampa reports.
"Karen became very angry that she could not have the potato salad and began throwing and breaking items," a report obtained by The Daytona Beach News-Journal states. "[She] then grabbed a large kitchen knife and began threatening [her father] with it."
Henry's father, Hubert, defended himself with a chair before retreating to his bedroom for safety, according to reports.
Shortly after police arrested Henry, she began complaining of abdominal pains. Authorities allowed the suspect to be treated at Florida Hospital Flagler, only to catch her on the phone pleading with her father to drop the charges against her. As a result, police added an additional charge to Henry's file: tampering with a witness.
Karen Henry is also charged with aggravated assault using a deadly weapon and is being held in Flagler County Inmate Facility without bail.
As I type this, Mom is putting the finishing touches on supper, and one of our dishes is potato salad. I hope to goodness there's enough for all three of us. If not, I'll surely do without.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Link Of The Week
Halloween is tomorrow, and if you haven't gotten your candy yet, you've still got a little bit of time left. Make sure you get something that you like, in case you have any leftover. I know that's what we do here at The Compound.
A friend sent a link to me this week about Halloween candy, and I found it very interesting; kinda scary, but interesting. Visit http://www.mensfitness.com/nutrition/exercise-away-your-favorite-halloween-candy and you can find out how much exercise it will take to burn off a serving of your favorite Halloween candy. Good luck.
A friend sent a link to me this week about Halloween candy, and I found it very interesting; kinda scary, but interesting. Visit http://www.mensfitness.com/nutrition/exercise-away-your-favorite-halloween-candy and you can find out how much exercise it will take to burn off a serving of your favorite Halloween candy. Good luck.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Persistence Pays Off
For the past two months, the 'Rents and I have been looking at a 3 foot tall plastic jack-o-lantern at our 'hood Krogers. It was only $39.99. Dad had been talking about this pumpkin for weeks, and how we could put one of our battery-powered lanterns inside to light it up. As always, if either one of the 'Rents really wants something bad, you know I will move heaven and earth to get it for them. I'm far from being a tightwad but $40 for a plastic pumpkin that you can put out a few days a year was a bit steep even by my standards. We visited the store weekly, in hopes that they would have a sale and give us at least 20% off. But no dice. That is, until today. This afternoon, I stopped by Krogers and found the pumpkin (it was the only one, mind you). Of course, it had no price tag on it so when I was trying to check out at the self-check-out station, it summoned a store manager. He looked at it and then looked at me. I simply told him "My Dad wants this to take to church tomorrow night for Trunk-or-Treat" and he didn't hesitate and said "Would you pay $20 for it?" I didn't even blink and told him that I sure would. Never mind that it was a couple of days before Halloween and the over-priced pumpkin was still on the shelf.
As I type this, Dad in the family room with the big pumpkin, making sure all will be perfect for tomorrow night's Trunk-or-Treat. I'll be sure to take some pictures.
As I type this, Dad in the family room with the big pumpkin, making sure all will be perfect for tomorrow night's Trunk-or-Treat. I'll be sure to take some pictures.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Flashback Friday
The white boxy part of the dispenser came off, and you would carefully lay a 16 ounce bottle of Coke on its side (opened, of course) and attach a little hose-type thing to the opening of the bottle. That part was connected to the gray plastic lever that you would push in to dispense the Coke. It was a very cool toy. But it was very messy. I venture to say the only thing I've ever bought that was messier was a $%&@*^ juicer machine. But I digress. When it was attached right, it worked just fine. But if it wasn't, you sure had a mess on your hands with spilled Coke everywhere.
The Coke dispenser came with small plastic Coke glasses, just like in the picture. I've long since gotten rid/thrown away my Coke dispenser, but we still have a couple of the glasses somewhere here in The Compound.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
So Happy It's Thursday
I don't know about you, but to me this has been an extremely long week at work. It seems that we've had three Mondays in a row so far. I hope that today doesn't turn out like another Monday.
In the days ahead at work, I'm going to be faced with a managerial task that I haven't had to deal with in my 10 months of being a boss: filling out annual performance evaluations. I've made a few notes, and will start filling them out today. I only have three guys in my department, and unfortunately for me all three evaluations fall in the same quarter. In filling them out, I'm going to remember some very good advice Diva Stacy gave me back in January when I became the department manager. She said when in doubt about how to handle something, keep three things in mind: what's fair for me, what's fair for the employee, and what's fair for the company. As always, I'll keep you posted.
In the days ahead at work, I'm going to be faced with a managerial task that I haven't had to deal with in my 10 months of being a boss: filling out annual performance evaluations. I've made a few notes, and will start filling them out today. I only have three guys in my department, and unfortunately for me all three evaluations fall in the same quarter. In filling them out, I'm going to remember some very good advice Diva Stacy gave me back in January when I became the department manager. She said when in doubt about how to handle something, keep three things in mind: what's fair for me, what's fair for the employee, and what's fair for the company. As always, I'll keep you posted.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Halloween Updates
Halloween is less than a week away, and Mom and I have changed our minds yet again on what costume to wear Sunday evening at "Trunk or Treat" at church. I was originally going to be Elvis and she was going to be Judge Judy, but as of tonight, Mom is going to be Elvis and I am reprising my role as a Conehead. Believe me when I tell you the last time I wore the infamous Conehead was back in the early 80's. But keep in mind today is just Wednesday; there's plenty of time for us to change our minds.
And in case you're wondering, there is a rumor that Dad is going to wear a costume. More on that later.
And in case you're wondering, there is a rumor that Dad is going to wear a costume. More on that later.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Hopeful Tuesday
From what I've heard, yesterday was a crappy day for quite a few people. So I'm hoping that today has been a much better day for everyone.
I know it's been a good day for me. It was a busy day at work with one of my guys out on vacation this week; that means the boss has to cover for him. I've barely had time to go to the bathroom the past two days with all of the extra problems going on but we made it through, and are getting geared up for more of the same tomorrow.
I'm almost ashamed to say that's all I've got today in terms of posting. Like I said, it was a busy day at work, and it's going to be a busy evening tonight here at The Compound. I'm just thankful that I've got the time and the patience to deal with it all.
If any of you are able to read this early in the evening, get out and enjoy what's left of the sunny afternoon, because tomorrow the bottom falls out with rain and cold in the forecast.
I know it's been a good day for me. It was a busy day at work with one of my guys out on vacation this week; that means the boss has to cover for him. I've barely had time to go to the bathroom the past two days with all of the extra problems going on but we made it through, and are getting geared up for more of the same tomorrow.
I'm almost ashamed to say that's all I've got today in terms of posting. Like I said, it was a busy day at work, and it's going to be a busy evening tonight here at The Compound. I'm just thankful that I've got the time and the patience to deal with it all.
If any of you are able to read this early in the evening, get out and enjoy what's left of the sunny afternoon, because tomorrow the bottom falls out with rain and cold in the forecast.
Monday, October 24, 2011
File Under: WTF?
I've been following a blog written by someone that works for the TSA. Here's their latest post. I'm not ashamed to say that it frightens me. Half of the guns found had one in the chamber.
Our officers found 22 loaded firearms since I posted last Friday in carry-on baggage. And 1 one on a passenger! (Not counting the unloaded and replica firearms we found). Here is a rundown of the loaded weapons we kept off of airplanes this week:
10-14: TSA Officer at SAT detects a loaded .22 pistol with a round in the chamber.
10-15: TSA Officer at CLL detects a loaded .45 pistol with a round in the chamber.
10-15: TSA Officer at MCI detects a loaded .9mm pistol.
10-15: TSA Officer at ATL detects a loaded .380 pistol with a round in the chamber.
10-16: TSA Officer at CLT detects a loaded .38 pistol.
10-16: TSA Officer at OKC detects a loaded 9mm pistol.
10-16: TSA Officer at PHX detects a loaded .380 pistol with a round in the chamber.
10-17: TSA Officer at BNA detects a loaded .45 pistol.
10-17: TSA Officer at BUR detects a loaded .38 pistol.
10-17: TSA Officer at MCO detects a loaded 9mm pistol with a round in the chamber.
10-18: TSA Officer at BNA detects a loaded .380 pistol.
10-19: TSA Officer at LAW detects a loaded .357 pistol with a round in the chamber.
10-19: TSA Officer at PHX detects a loaded .380 pistol with a round in the chamber.
10-19: TSA Officer at PHX detects a loaded .38 pistol with a round in the chamber.
10-19: TSA Officer at FMN detects a loaded 9mm pistol.
10-19: TSA Officer at LIT detects a loaded .380 pistol.
10-19: TSA Officer at SAV detects a loaded .380 pistol with a round in the chamber.
10-20: TSA Officer at IAD detects a loaded .380 pistol with a round in the chamber.
10-20: TSA Officer at TUL detects a loaded .38 pistol.
10-20: TSA Officer at LIT detects a loaded .38 pistol.
10-20: TSA Officer at ATL detects a loaded 9mm pistol.
10-20: TSA Officer at MEM detects a loaded .38 pistol with a round in the chamber.
10-20: One passenger at DFW took it to the extreme. In the passenger’s back pack, a duffle bag and a sleeping bag, a TSO found two unloaded pistols, (.380 & 9mm) 8 knives of varying blade lengths with seven inches being the longest blade, a saw, and three ammo magazines.
10-20: After alarming the walk through the metal detector at HSV, a passenger immediately remembered he had a loaded .22 Derringer in his pocket.
Our officers found 22 loaded firearms since I posted last Friday in carry-on baggage. And 1 one on a passenger! (Not counting the unloaded and replica firearms we found). Here is a rundown of the loaded weapons we kept off of airplanes this week:
10-14: TSA Officer at SAT detects a loaded .22 pistol with a round in the chamber.
10-15: TSA Officer at CLL detects a loaded .45 pistol with a round in the chamber.
10-15: TSA Officer at MCI detects a loaded .9mm pistol.
10-15: TSA Officer at ATL detects a loaded .380 pistol with a round in the chamber.
10-16: TSA Officer at CLT detects a loaded .38 pistol.
10-16: TSA Officer at OKC detects a loaded 9mm pistol.
10-16: TSA Officer at PHX detects a loaded .380 pistol with a round in the chamber.
10-17: TSA Officer at BNA detects a loaded .45 pistol.
10-17: TSA Officer at BUR detects a loaded .38 pistol.
10-17: TSA Officer at MCO detects a loaded 9mm pistol with a round in the chamber.
10-18: TSA Officer at BNA detects a loaded .380 pistol.
10-19: TSA Officer at LAW detects a loaded .357 pistol with a round in the chamber.
10-19: TSA Officer at PHX detects a loaded .380 pistol with a round in the chamber.
10-19: TSA Officer at PHX detects a loaded .38 pistol with a round in the chamber.
10-19: TSA Officer at FMN detects a loaded 9mm pistol.
10-19: TSA Officer at LIT detects a loaded .380 pistol.
10-19: TSA Officer at SAV detects a loaded .380 pistol with a round in the chamber.
10-20: TSA Officer at IAD detects a loaded .380 pistol with a round in the chamber.
10-20: TSA Officer at TUL detects a loaded .38 pistol.
10-20: TSA Officer at LIT detects a loaded .38 pistol.
10-20: TSA Officer at ATL detects a loaded 9mm pistol.
10-20: TSA Officer at MEM detects a loaded .38 pistol with a round in the chamber.
10-20: One passenger at DFW took it to the extreme. In the passenger’s back pack, a duffle bag and a sleeping bag, a TSO found two unloaded pistols, (.380 & 9mm) 8 knives of varying blade lengths with seven inches being the longest blade, a saw, and three ammo magazines.
10-20: After alarming the walk through the metal detector at HSV, a passenger immediately remembered he had a loaded .22 Derringer in his pocket.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Link Of The Week
It's hard to believe that Halloween is just a week from tomorrow. There's been a flurry of activity around The Compound for the past week with the 'Rents getting our Halloween decorations out. They've also been busy getting decorations together for Trunk or Treat next weekend at church. And in the midst of getting the decorations figured out, they've also been trying to figure out a good costume for me. Somewhere there has been no mention of them dressing up; just me. We've narrowed it down to three different costumes, and since I'm the one that will be in said costume, I think it's only fair that I get to make the final decision.
If you're like us and want to come up with a good costume but are clueless, I've got a good website for you. Just visit http://costumeideazone.com/ and see what you can find. Surely out of all of the ideas on the site you can find at least one costume for next Monday. Good luck. And if you do dress up, please send pictures.
If you're like us and want to come up with a good costume but are clueless, I've got a good website for you. Just visit http://costumeideazone.com/ and see what you can find. Surely out of all of the ideas on the site you can find at least one costume for next Monday. Good luck. And if you do dress up, please send pictures.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Mullet Watch
I'm the first to admit that I've been remiss in the past year with mullet watching. With everything else going on, it somehow got pushed way back on the back burner. But today, I spotted a classic. It was a Fem-Mullet, with a perm and color. And to top it off, the mullet host was someone that I knew. It was someone that I worked with back in the 80's at my bank gig. I ran into her this afternoon at WalMart while searching for Halloween decorations for The Compound. I wish I could have taken a picture to post of the multi-characteristiced mullet, but I didn't think it would be very polite to take a picture while we were chatting and catching up in the WalMart parking lot. But suffice to say it was in deed a Fem-Mullet, and it definitely had a perm, and had some color enhancements.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Flashback Friday
This isn't a normal Flashback, but it's enough of one to still fall in my Flashback Friday posts. But even if it didn't, it wouldn't matter because this is my blog and I can say whatever I want.
That having been said, today, I ate a Hostess product that I probably hadn't had in over 20 years. I had a Sno-Ball. And it rocked. First of all, let me say that I hate coconut. I don't like the feel of the little coconut flakes. But yet I like coconut flavor. Go figure. The last time I had a SnoBall was about 20 years ago, when a coworker, KPH, and I shared a pack. We had the neon pink variety. It rocked. It was so fresh and very goo-wee.
Since then, I always admired the SnoBalls. They would come in various colors - green for St. Patrick's Day, orange for Halloween, white with little red marks like a baseball for spring and summer, and neon pink for the rest of the year. But since I didn't like coconut I would never eat one. Until today.
My old friend, faithful reader and coworker SH and I shared a pack of the orange SnoBalls today, and she said that hers was just as good, fresh, and goo-wee as she remembered as a kid. So today's blog entry is a flashback for SH, too.
That having been said, today, I ate a Hostess product that I probably hadn't had in over 20 years. I had a Sno-Ball. And it rocked. First of all, let me say that I hate coconut. I don't like the feel of the little coconut flakes. But yet I like coconut flavor. Go figure. The last time I had a SnoBall was about 20 years ago, when a coworker, KPH, and I shared a pack. We had the neon pink variety. It rocked. It was so fresh and very goo-wee.
Since then, I always admired the SnoBalls. They would come in various colors - green for St. Patrick's Day, orange for Halloween, white with little red marks like a baseball for spring and summer, and neon pink for the rest of the year. But since I didn't like coconut I would never eat one. Until today.
My old friend, faithful reader and coworker SH and I shared a pack of the orange SnoBalls today, and she said that hers was just as good, fresh, and goo-wee as she remembered as a kid. So today's blog entry is a flashback for SH, too.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
File Under: WTF?
I rushed home tonight from an evening out, hoping to get home in time for my beloved "Grey's Anatomy." I've missed the first half hour of almost every episode so far this new season but tonight I was determined to watch the entire episode. I pulled in the driveway at two minutes till 9:00. I rushed into the house, hugged both the 'Rents, and ran to my bedroom and turned on the TV. But only "Grey's" wasn't on. After spending 10 minutes trying to move the antenna in every possible position, there still was nothing on the screen. I came to the family to ask Dad if anything was wrong with their TV and he flipped the channel from the World Series to ABC only to find it blank as well. WTF?
Then I did what any person would do to find information - I went to Facebook. Lo and behold on the wall of WHAS 11, was a post about how the station had a power outage and they didn't know when they would be back on the air. At least I know it wasn't just my TV. Oh well. I'll catch the show tonight online.
Then I did what any person would do to find information - I went to Facebook. Lo and behold on the wall of WHAS 11, was a post about how the station had a power outage and they didn't know when they would be back on the air. At least I know it wasn't just my TV. Oh well. I'll catch the show tonight online.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Wednesday Rodeo
We just finished with the Wednesday Rodeo here at The Compound. When I pulled into the driveway, the little yipping dog from up the street was in the driveway running around. As soon as I got out of the Blazer, the yipping dog ran up to me and started jumping up and down. Of course, my arms were full with my purse and briefcase and I didn't have a free hand to reach down and grab his collar so I could take him up the street to his home. So what did he do? He did the next best thing. He followed Mom next door as she was going to check on Miss Rosemary, and he promptly ran into the house. Once inside, Mom said he plopped down on the floor, as if he belonged there. Mom walked over and grabbed hold of his collar, making sure the little fellow wasn't going to get away, while Miss Rosemary's daughter called his owner. In about two minutes, his owner was knocking on Miss Rosemary's door, ready to haul the prodigal dog back home. I'm just thankful that we were able to corral the little fellow before anything bad happened to him.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
A Great Day
Today was an awesome day. I'm so thankful that the Lord has kept the rain away so far, allowing me to run a bunch of accumulated errands today without getting wet. That's about all I have to say right now. More later.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Eye Update
It's been three weeks since I got the sample pair of bifocal contact lens and I have to say there haven't been any problems. I called the eye doctor's office this afternoon and reported that there were no problems and then bit the bullet and ordered a year's worth of contacts. As I mentioned a few weeks ago, this time my eye doctor changed things up a bit - she prescribed contacts that let more oxygen in to the eyes. I wear these contacts for two weeks and then toss them and put in another pair.
Like I said, there were no problems with these lens. I can read, use the computer, and drive just fine with them in. So needless to say I'm very pleased. I just hope I have continued success with this brand of lens. As always, I'll keep you posted.
Like I said, there were no problems with these lens. I can read, use the computer, and drive just fine with them in. So needless to say I'm very pleased. I just hope I have continued success with this brand of lens. As always, I'll keep you posted.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Link Of The Week
I'm the first to admit that I'm way better at spreadsheets and other things computer than I am when it comes to printing something. Sure I can print regular Word documents or Excel spreadsheets, but when it comes to printing other things I have some issues. Thanks to the good people at Avery, even I can print out labels, shirt transfers, and all kinds of things, and not waste a whole pack of labels in the process! Visit their site at http://www.avery.com/ and you can download all kinds of templates and stuff to make your printing effortless and professional.
Saturday, October 15, 2011
File Under: OMG
A dear friend and faithful reader called me last night and told me about an interesting conversation she had with one of her coworkers yesterday. After hearing the story, doubling over in laughter, and then asking for permission to divulge, here is the transcript:
Coworker of friend: Do you know if there is an obstetrician nearby?
Friend: (who first of all was wondering why the male coworker needed to know about an obstetrician) I'm not real sure, but there's probably one up in the medical complex on Dixie, next to where the Tumbleweed used to be.
Coworker of friend: I need to see one kinda quickly and I thought you might know of one nearby.
Friend: (who by now knew her coworker was confused) An obstetrician delivers babies.
Coworker of friend: No, I need to see an eye doctor.
Friend: Then you need to see an optometrist or an ophthalmologist.
Coworker of friend: Do you know if there is an obstetrician nearby?
Friend: (who first of all was wondering why the male coworker needed to know about an obstetrician) I'm not real sure, but there's probably one up in the medical complex on Dixie, next to where the Tumbleweed used to be.
Coworker of friend: I need to see one kinda quickly and I thought you might know of one nearby.
Friend: (who by now knew her coworker was confused) An obstetrician delivers babies.
Coworker of friend: No, I need to see an eye doctor.
Friend: Then you need to see an optometrist or an ophthalmologist.
Friday, October 14, 2011
Flashback Friday
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Happy Birthday, U.S. Navy
GO NAVY!!
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Why?
I just got back from a very informative and useful three-hour workshop for new business owners that was sponsored by the Small Business Administration. It was awesome and I learned so much tonight. And I can't wait to get through the work day tomorrow so I can attend the second session tomorrow night. At work today, I was telling someone about going to this workshop and they simply asked "Why?" I looked at them like they had three heads. Why? Why? Because I want MY business to succeed, and I am going to use all resources available to me to make sure that I do succeed.
Tonight, I talked to a marketing consultant for about 15 minutes. I don't want to think of how much that would have cost me if I'd had to pay for that same consultation if I'd called a marketing firm and made an appointment. And tomorrow night, I'm going to talk to a lawyer and hopefully get the info I need -- all without having to pay a $$$ retainer fee.
It's not just new business owner information that is available free of charge from the Small Business Administration - it's a lot of stuff. There's tons of free information out there available - either on the internet or with a live person. All you have to do is be persistant in finding how to get the info.
Tonight, I talked to a marketing consultant for about 15 minutes. I don't want to think of how much that would have cost me if I'd had to pay for that same consultation if I'd called a marketing firm and made an appointment. And tomorrow night, I'm going to talk to a lawyer and hopefully get the info I need -- all without having to pay a $$$ retainer fee.
It's not just new business owner information that is available free of charge from the Small Business Administration - it's a lot of stuff. There's tons of free information out there available - either on the internet or with a live person. All you have to do is be persistant in finding how to get the info.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
New Product Review
I know this product really isn't "new" but it's new to me. I've never seen it in the stores before. But I saw it in the store over the weekend and knew I had to try it. Sure, it's not 100% real fruit juice, and it's full of most of the regular stuff that's found in soft drinks, but Minute Maid Orangeaide is off the chain. It only took one sip for my tastebuds to find out that it tastes straight up like the orangeade that we used to get at "The Orange Bar" at the Shelbyville Road Mall way back in the day. It's not carbonated like Sunkist or Orange Crush - it's more along the lines of Kool-Aid or High C. But it's awesome. I plan to visit the store again tomorrow and stock up. Minute Maid Orangeade most definitely gets a thumb's up and the TWIT Seal Of Approval. Monday, October 10, 2011
BMW Updates
It's been determined that there is a short somewhere in the electrical guts of the BMW, faithful readers. On Friday, my cousin and car guru JH will be coming over to hopefully fix the battery-draining issue. In the meanwhile, he suggested I hook up the battery charger and get the BMW juiced back up. So I'm hoping that late Friday or early Saturday I will be able to report back to you that there are no longer any battery draining issues. As always, I'll keep you posted.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Link Of The Week
As you already know, the group Heart is my all time favorite rock and roll artist in the history of recorded music. I guess I've seen them probably over 25 times in my lifetime. And noboby was more thrilled than me when I heard that they are one of the nominees for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Please take a moment and vote for them in an onlilne poll at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame site. Your vote counts, as the board will take into consideration who received the most votes. Visit http://rockhall.com/get-involved/interact/poll/ and vote for Heart. Vote early and vote often. Rock on.
Please take a moment and vote for them in an onlilne poll at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame site. Your vote counts, as the board will take into consideration who received the most votes. Visit http://rockhall.com/get-involved/interact/poll/ and vote for Heart. Vote early and vote often. Rock on.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
I Dunno
This has been a very busy, eventful day. My cousin from Georgia has made his annual fall trek up here to spend some time with us. As usual, he wanted to go over to the boat and over to Hubers. Well, as we all know, that's not such an easy task right now with the Sherman Minton Bridge closed. I made the executive decision that since I was driving, we would make both trips in one day. The trip to the boat was about a half hour longer due to the detour, and once we got there we had a great time. I was the big winner. Meaning, I walked out of there with the same amount of money that I had when I walked in. Then it was time for more travelling to Huber's.
Little did we know that some festival was going on at Huber's and that we would have to park out in a field. I kept my cool. And we all made the hike back up to the store and winery without any problems. Dad and I went to the winery and bought our bottle of brandy that we'd been wanting, Mom went to the cheese shop and bought a pound of real butter, and my cousin went to the store and bought some stuff to take back to his coworkers. Then it was back to the car for the trip back to The Compound. Needless to say, when we got home, we were ready for a nap but my cousin was hungry so we sprang into supper mode. Mom heated up a quart of their many jars of green beans and got some corn out of the freezer and I ran out to pick up some fried chicken.
Now, we're all fed and full and want to take a nap. If only the cousin's cell phone wasn't ringing every ten minutes, we could all take a nap. I swear to Hannah, he was on his cell phone more today than any teenage girl would have been. At one point, I asked him if he had worn a hole in the pocket of his shirt from taking the cell phone in and out. I sure hope he's on an unlimited text plan.
Little did we know that some festival was going on at Huber's and that we would have to park out in a field. I kept my cool. And we all made the hike back up to the store and winery without any problems. Dad and I went to the winery and bought our bottle of brandy that we'd been wanting, Mom went to the cheese shop and bought a pound of real butter, and my cousin went to the store and bought some stuff to take back to his coworkers. Then it was back to the car for the trip back to The Compound. Needless to say, when we got home, we were ready for a nap but my cousin was hungry so we sprang into supper mode. Mom heated up a quart of their many jars of green beans and got some corn out of the freezer and I ran out to pick up some fried chicken.
Now, we're all fed and full and want to take a nap. If only the cousin's cell phone wasn't ringing every ten minutes, we could all take a nap. I swear to Hannah, he was on his cell phone more today than any teenage girl would have been. At one point, I asked him if he had worn a hole in the pocket of his shirt from taking the cell phone in and out. I sure hope he's on an unlimited text plan.
Friday, October 7, 2011
File Under: Not In The Mood (NITM)
Transcript of phone call that occurred just moments ago.
Puddin: Hello
Caller: This is Jeff from ABC Home Protection. How are you this evening?
Puddin: Fine, thanks
Caller: Do you currently have a home security system?
Puddin: Why yes, we do
Caller: May I ask who it is through?
Puddin: It's through Smith and Wesson, Mossburg, Browning, Colt, Rueger and KelTec
Caller: Uh, thank you.
Puddin: Hello
Caller: This is Jeff from ABC Home Protection. How are you this evening?
Puddin: Fine, thanks
Caller: Do you currently have a home security system?
Puddin: Why yes, we do
Caller: May I ask who it is through?
Puddin: It's through Smith and Wesson, Mossburg, Browning, Colt, Rueger and KelTec
Caller: Uh, thank you.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Hello, Fall
It's been a couple of weeks since fall actually began, so I'm a little late in welcoming fall. But better late than never, I always say.
We had some almost early-winter weather last week, with a few days with the highs in the 50's, but it's warmed up and we've had highs in the low 80's for a few days now, and there are 80's in the forecast for another week. And there's also no rain in the forecast.
So you couldn't ask for better weather right now. It's perfect for all of the fall festivals and Oktoberfests going on, and perfect to just get outside. Sure, you have to contend with all of the mold and pollen and other crap in the air. I've heard more people complain about fall allergies in the past few weeks than I ever have. I for one have gone to bed with my trusty Breathe Right strip across my nose. But I digress.
I hope everyone will take the time to enjoy the nice fall weather here in the 'Ville, and go out and do something with your family for a change. We all have a dozen things going on, and family members go in different directions. And if you have kids, they're usually busy with sports or are glued to the computer or video games. But make a point to drag them away and go something outside. The 'Rents and I already have our Saturday planned out and it's filled with all kinds of activities - both indoor and outdoor. So happy fall to you all.
We had some almost early-winter weather last week, with a few days with the highs in the 50's, but it's warmed up and we've had highs in the low 80's for a few days now, and there are 80's in the forecast for another week. And there's also no rain in the forecast.
So you couldn't ask for better weather right now. It's perfect for all of the fall festivals and Oktoberfests going on, and perfect to just get outside. Sure, you have to contend with all of the mold and pollen and other crap in the air. I've heard more people complain about fall allergies in the past few weeks than I ever have. I for one have gone to bed with my trusty Breathe Right strip across my nose. But I digress.
I hope everyone will take the time to enjoy the nice fall weather here in the 'Ville, and go out and do something with your family for a change. We all have a dozen things going on, and family members go in different directions. And if you have kids, they're usually busy with sports or are glued to the computer or video games. But make a point to drag them away and go something outside. The 'Rents and I already have our Saturday planned out and it's filled with all kinds of activities - both indoor and outdoor. So happy fall to you all.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Major Epiphany, Part 2
Things didn't go quite like I'd planned last night at a seminar on marketing for new business owners. But on my way home, the evening took a major turn. I was listening to a local AM channel on the radio in the car to check on traffic, etc, when I heard the reporter give a local news story. She said that at the end of the year, legislation would go into affect that would require all child care facilities to have written emergency procedures and plans. That's when the bright flash of light hit me. I can't think of a better security consultant to work with all of these day care centers in Louisville than yours truly. As the Bible says, the fields are ripe and the harvest is plenty. Tomorrow, I'm meeting with a friend that is going to help me put together a brochure for the day care centers, and hopefully within a week or two I will be able to start knocking on their doors.
I feel that the Lord is most definitely leading me to this adventure, and as always, I will keep you posted.
I feel that the Lord is most definitely leading me to this adventure, and as always, I will keep you posted.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
A Major Epiphany, Part 1
I had a major epiphany tonight on my way home from a messed up evening. I'm in the midst of doing some critical and time sensitive research, so I will update all of my faithful readers tomorrow night and let you know all of the exciting news that is going on in my life right now. In the meanwhile, have a great rest of the evening and I will brief you tomorrow. Stay tuned. It's gonna be a good story.
Monday, October 3, 2011
Run Puddin, Run
Today I felt like Forest Gump. Just about every phone call I had was from a plant supervisor telling me we were out of parts and couldn't build scheduled pumps. While I was dealing with that and shuffling schedules around, I had two calls for lead time quotes on unusually quantities of two different pumps. One was an actual order, and the other was just a quote. I spent the majority of the day working on the quote lead time. It was only at about 3:00 this afternoon when someone from Marketing came down to my office and gave me a very critical piece of information about this quote; information that would have saved me a few hours of work on the quote. I felt my blood pressure start to rise, but I managed to quasi keep my calm while expressing to the Marketing person the need for them to give us all of the information and not just a tiny piece of info. It was at that point in the day that I wanted to be like Forest Gump and run out of the building and just keep on a-running.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Link Of The Week
If you've watched any television for the past few weeks, chances are you've seen a commercial for a non-profiti charity called Krochet Kids International. It all started a few years ago with three guys who were friends and who crocheted. They were all snowboarders and skiers, and they started crocheting so they could have unique, cool hats to wear while outdoors in the snow. Then they decided they wanted to do something to help those in other countries who needed help bigtime. So they gathered up needles and yarn and went to Northern Uganda and taught women to crochet. Flash forward to today, where they sell the hats that the Ugandan women make and the money all goes back to the villages in Uganda.
My grandmother crocheted, and won first place ribbons at the state fair for some of her creations, and at one time, even had a contract with a local sporting goods store for her very cool toboggans. And I think if she were alive today, she'd be one of the Krochet Kids' biggest supporters. You can be a supporter, too, by checking them out at http://www.krochetkids.org/.
My grandmother crocheted, and won first place ribbons at the state fair for some of her creations, and at one time, even had a contract with a local sporting goods store for her very cool toboggans. And I think if she were alive today, she'd be one of the Krochet Kids' biggest supporters. You can be a supporter, too, by checking them out at http://www.krochetkids.org/.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Spring Cleaning, Six Months Late
There's been a flurry of activity here at The Compound for the past few days. We're in the midst of doing our spring cleaning in the fall. It's not that the house was a total pig sty; we just got sidetracked in the spring with other more important things going on and we decided we'd wait till the fall when the garden was over and we all had more free time. so for the past few days, we've all been busy. The first item on our list was to get rid of clothes and coats that we haven't worn in years. We bagged them all up and will take them with us to church tomorrow for our clothes closet.
Then Mom and Dad started replacing worn out mini-blinds in all of the rooms. All I will say is she has a bizillion times more patience than I think I will ever have. They were replacing the blinds in the back bedroom today while I cleaned and cleared off and around the computer desk. I bought a cool plastic three-drawer storage bin on wheels and it fits perfectly between the dresser and the desk. I took a break from my cleaning just to type this, so now I guess I'd better get back to work.
Then Mom and Dad started replacing worn out mini-blinds in all of the rooms. All I will say is she has a bizillion times more patience than I think I will ever have. They were replacing the blinds in the back bedroom today while I cleaned and cleared off and around the computer desk. I bought a cool plastic three-drawer storage bin on wheels and it fits perfectly between the dresser and the desk. I took a break from my cleaning just to type this, so now I guess I'd better get back to work.
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