I know the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. . . but does Burger King actually think the way to a woman's heart is the scent of meat?
Very recently the BK execs decided it was time to try branching out from all those flame-broiling burgers and greasy fries and start dealing in 'manly fragrances'
So of course they came up with something they know best--a flame-broiled fragrance called:
FLAME
The company's website describes the fragrance as'a scent of seduction, with a hint of flame-broiled meat.'
I know that the smell of whoppers gets my juices going--so they must be on to something!
And how about that Burger King Mascot pictured above? If you thought he was scary as all get-out before. . . just get a load of him now! I'm gonna have nightmares tonight. . .
This is actually what I should have done. . . but for some unknown reason I got a tear up my undies and went on a rampage to CLEAN my house! Don't ask me why--I have no idea.
Middle son got up when it was still dark and drove with a friend to a neighboring state to start college and enter the world of enlightenment and draining bank accounts.
Dear hubby got up in the wee hours too--to go off with some 'office pals' for a New Year's Day hike in the soggy, rainy, wet, cold, miserable woods out yonder.
Youngest son was comatose in bed and wouldn't be up until the crack of 1:00 p.m.
That left me with some time to myself and of course, I run around the house like the in-laws are coming for a surprise visit and start cleaning and straightening everything in sight!
(hopefully this is a just a 'once in a lifetime thing')
So there I am running up and down the stairs, putting clothes away, picking up stuff, cleaning clutter, doing dishes, vacuuming the house, straightening furniture, (OK--I think you get the point) Needless to say, I racked in over 1,000 steps on my pedometer within the first 37 minutes! (Dear daughter, you should be so proud--you got me the darn thing for Christmas)
One observation I made as I was going through this New Year's Day cleaning dervish was how dumb we can be about some stuff. Case in point: while vacuuming, if there was some piece of dirt, crumb, small object that wouldn't move while running the vacuum over it--I'd just pick it up and drop it back on the floor again. . . you know, to give my vacuum cleaner another fighting chance at it. (or to rub my cleaning-unit's nose in it. . . as if to say: 'Come on, big guy, you can do it--now suck that bad boy up!) I did this several times. Why I didn't just throw the bit/crumb/unmentionable away myself after picking it up? It didn't even cross my mind. That was the VACUUM CLEANER'S job--and doggone it--it was gonna do it--if I had to vacuum over the same piece of dirt a dozen times!
Hmmmm. . . . maybe THAT'S how I got all those extra steps in. . .
Well it's New Year's Eve and we're about to ring in another shiny New Year! (albeit one second late) as the news people keep telling me they have to add one second to this evening's time--in order to stay in sync with the earth--(which apparently like the rest of us is running just a tad late)
Anyway--I thought it would be appropriate for me to share the wisdom of 'Uncle Jay' and his 2008 year in review. This was sent to me by a good friend. And heck! Ole' Uncle Jay explains the year better than any broadcast or news report or article that I've seen all year. . .
(and he captures the entire year in about 3 minutes--which is about the average attention span of today's too-teched-out-for-words adult)
What happened to all that scare talk about global warming? You know, the polar ice caps are melting and the world is in for record high temperatures while green house gasses are eating away at the planet and folks are leaving their carbon footprints all over the place?
Don't get me wrong--I'm as conservation conscious as the next guy--and I like a green, clean planet. But the delusions of grandeur among mere mortal men totally cracks me up--as if they could really stop the earth from turning, or have the slightest effect on what has now been flagged as 'climate change'
Yes, indeedy! Since scientists and conservationists are baffled by the RECORD COLD temperatures in many places on this 3rd rock from the sun. . . we can no longer call this phenomenon 'global warming'. . . we now refer to what is happening to our planet as 'climate change.'
What a novel concept!
Take into account the fact that:
1)Last year the start of winter in South America was the coldest ever recorded. Why, in Buenos Aires it snowed for the first time in 89 years!
2)Let's look at Africa, Johannesburg, to be exact. Why they received their first snowfall last year in over 25 years!
3) Australia has had some record COLD summers the past few years.
4) And our friends to the north in Canada are bracing themselves for one of their coldest winters ever!
5) In my own little northwestern town they tell me our recent 'arctic blast' was the worst ever seen in 40 years!
According to experts, last year's global temperature was exactly the same as the year before. . . and the year before that. . . and the year before that! In fact, the temperature of this lil' orb has not changed much since the record set in 1998. That's when PANIC and the 'global warming' awareness set in.
Guess what? For a decade and counting, there has been no global warming! Now the experts tell us that carbon dioxide emissions are NOT to blame for 'global climate change' (FYI: we had to stop the 'global warming' moniker since it wasn't appropriate anymore) Here is what they've since come up with:
It's. . . wait for it now. . . THE SUN! Holy Ball of Burning Gasses, Batman--experts now claim that THE SUN seems to be the main agent in affecting our planet and climate change.
Ya THINK?
Why TONS of these brainiacs have gotten together to declare with emphatic assurance that climate change is a well known phenomenon--that the earth will go through cyclic periods of warm and cold as it makes its way across our galaxy.
Why--we could have an 'El Nino' (and then again--we could have a 'La Nina') It just depends!
I'm so glad that we have these folks in the know to tell us all this hard-to-figure-out highly technical scientific stuff, or else I could still be blaming these freezing cold temperatures and my pipes bursting and driveway covered in ice on the Polar Ice Caps melting because of too many folks barbecuing too many steaks.
Well, the new year is almost upon us and it's time to start dusting off those weights and clean out under the bed to grab those musty running shoes. . . and GET FIT!
Yep! Time to start making those 10,20,50 pounds of excess lard you've been lugging around go away. You know you want to start this brand spankin' new year off right.
So. . . . Are you ready? Are you motivated?
Or, wait a minute! Do you need that 'something else' that will properly set the mood and get you going in the right direction?
After all, 90% of weight loss is in your head (or maybe your gut) In any case, I've found the newest fitness marvel that will help you in your goal to trim your fanny--and also stimulate your mind at the same time.
This commercial is a keeper--truly--a keeper! So push play, grab some barbells and hurl some insults while you whittle those muscles into shape--you'll be fit in no time! (or at least you'll have some good comebacks at the ready--should you need them)
Christmas '08 was a RAGING SUCCESS at the 'Showmethesale Estate'. . . although we DID miss oldest son and his wife not being there (due to our winter storm blast that kept many highways closed and surface roads treacherous to traverse, they were not able to make it)
We MISSED you guys--but look forward to your coming next month. . . and don't worry--we have got your presents and goodies saved in a big huge pile for you! (as the photos below will attest to)
Pile 'O Presents:
Pile 'O Goodies:
Oh! And speaking of our winter storm blast (the worst since 1950 they tell us) Here are some pictures to illustrate the truly 'White Christmas' we had this year--as well as the week leading up to it:
To be perfectly honest, downtown Portland never looks better than when it's covered in Pristine white. . .
And apparently, dear hubby and I weren't the only ones to get in on the cross-country ski action:
Even with the chilling temperatures and icy conditions--dear hubby managed to take 'the Max' train in to work every day leading up to Christmas:
Others weren't so fortunate--and tried taking their cars:
Which lead to this little disaster on one of the streets of Portland:
Even the coast got pelted with the white fluffy stuff. Here's a picture of Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach:
Although--someone, true to form, managed to drag out the old 'woody' to the beach in spite of the snowy weather:
How often do you get to make a snowman on the beach?
Some areas boasted up to 3 feet of snow!
Even with all the chills, spills, and thrills these heavenly flakes bring with them--I have to admit--the beauty of the winter wonderland we enjoyed was absolutely breathtaking. Here are some photos around different places of Oregon that enjoyed this winter storm of 2008:
As for the big happy day of Christmas itself. . . we were hunkered down with a nice cozy fire enjoying all the gifts that Santa was able to bring, despite the freezing ice and snow. (good thing he can fly above that stuff with his trusty sleigh and reindeer)
Here's 'G-Pa' entertaining the grand sons (although Sam seems to be trying to entertain the camera guy):
Here's dear daughter and her hubby getting ready for all the merriment just about to take place:
The boys were really excited to start opening gifts--and every time we asked the lil' guys to smile--apparently they couldn't do it without shutting their eyes:
Meanwhile, the ole' man and I just took everything in and enjoyed the day:
One little footnote I will add here was that middle son was so excited with the lap top that Santa brought him for starting college this next semester--and so wrapped up in uploading and downloading stuff on it--he didn't even notice that I completely gave him a new look and hair do while he was messing around with it:
But as you will see in the background of the next photo, youngest son sure noticed! (and asked if I would add that picture on my blog) OF COURSE I WOULD! Nothing is more important than embarrassing your family members with a really stupid picture of them:
Since we've had the biggest snowstorm EVER that I can remember in the 15 years I've lived here--and nearly everything has been shut down for a week and the roads are an icy, snowy blanket of slippage and fun. . . I've been skiing every night around my neighborhood.
It's amazing to me that these photos were taken close to midnight--and it is still so light outside. . . the snow reflects the streetlights and Christmas lights shining down on it--and it is light enough to ski. . . it's almost like dusk--because the ski is a pinkish gray and is also light. . .I've waited to go late at night--because it is so calm and peaceful. . . no one is out trying to drive around in the snow (and the tire treads have made good tracks in the snow to ski on)
We don't get much snow where we live--up in the mountains there is plenty to spare--but down in the 'valley floor' where we live, we only get a few sparse snowstorms every so often.
It's been a long time since we've had a white Christmas--and this year Santa granted our wish with a vengeance! (be careful what you wish for) It's beautiful to look at, extremely fun to play in. . . but kinda hard if you have to travel around in it.
It has totally gotten me in the Christmas spirit and has been so relaxing to watch the snow fall from our living room window while we enjoy a cozy fire in the (newly fixed) fireplace. . .
So, since this is the EVE of Christmas Eve. . . I'll just go ahead and wish all my blogger fans a very
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