New Convention!

I'm going to a new type of convention, for me that is, next weekend. It's called Monster-Mania Con. All kinds of horror movie stars will be there! Kinda cool.

I've never gone to one before, so I'm excited about seeing what it's like. I want to see the dealers room there. That should be interesting.

I've been looking for something different since I've WAY outgrown star trek conventions. Besides, now that I'm going to be a dealer at star trek conventions, I won't have the time to enjoy them, so something new sounds good to me

The amount of movie stars is amazing. They have over 30 guests, some of them pretty big in the horror movie area. Plus some guys from the hit TV show, ghost hunters, will be there too.

But the best thing is that it's only in Cherry Hill, and the ride is really short!!!! Compared to the 3 or 4 hours up to MD for Shore Leave. I'm hoping it goes well, and I make some new friends.

I've been told by others, unlike star trek cons, no geeks and freaks....... and the men are supposed to be very cute! (Not that I'm looking....... well, I'll look, just not interested in touching!)

GIGGLE

TAXES! BAH HUMBUGER

I just finished doing my taxes. The last couple of years I've gone with other people to do my taxes..... and you know what I found out???? IT COSTS A FUCKING FORTUNE!!!!

Why am I giving up my hard earned, and much needed money to someone else to do my taxes???

Well, if you remember, during the summer I had to resubmit 2 years of taxes because of a goof up, and because it wasn't during the tax year...... I had to do it myself........ and you know what? IT WAS NICE GETTING TO KEEP ALL THAT MONEY!!! And not having to split it with some idiot and a computer.

I can understand if your taxes are complicated, having someone do it is the right thing.... but all I have is my annuity to claim...... so why get a refund minus about $250 dollars are more!!!

So, having the experience now, I sat down and did the sucker myself! It'll be a joy to get all the money, even if I have to wait for it to come in the mail..... what's a little wait? I don't mind at all.

But, I still get the racing heart and sweaty palms doing it. GIGGLE And I usually wind up with a bad headache, but I don't mind..... it's done, mailed, and a check will follow...... and I have plans for that money, so it's all cool.

Get the right flowers this year!!!!

Every sign of the zodiac rules its own set of characteristics -- colors, gemstones, parts of the body ... so why not plants and flowers as well? Everyone can appreciate the beauty of nature, but since each sign represents a particular energy or style, certain signs will be drawn to different flora and fauna. Look below to see which botanical beauties correspond with each zodiac sign.

Aries (March 21 to April 19)Honeysuckle, thistle, bryony, peppermint, tiger lily, geranium, hops, impatiens, onions, hollyhock, thorn-bearing trees/shrubs, some firs

Taurus (April 20 to May 20)Rose, poppy, foxglove, daisy, primula, violet, columbine, mallow, berries, sundew, ash, cypress, vine, apple, crab apple, pear, fig, citrus, palms

Gemini (May 21 to June 20)Lily-of-the-valley, lavender, maidenhair fern, myrtle, fern, orchid, chrysanthemum, lilac, azalea, nut-bearing trees, hazel

Cancer (June 21 to July 22)Bear's breeches, morning glory, geranium, lily, waterlily, cabbage, lotus, verbena, Southern magnolia, cow parsley, white flowers

Leo (July 23 to Aug. 22)Sunflower, marigold, celandine, passion flower, vines, rosemary, aster, larkspur, dahlia, heliotrope, palm, bay, laurel, walnut, olive, citrus trees

Virgo (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22)Narcissus, chrysanthemum, aster, all brightly colored small flowers (particularly blue or yellow), cherry, nut bearing trees (not just edible)

Libra (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22)Large roses, aster, hydrangea, blue flowers, mint, daisy, berries, Taurean flowers, plum, ash, poplar and Taurean trees

Scorpio (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21)Rhododendron, geranium, holly, black-eyed Susan, scarlet monkey flower, anemone, heather, gardenia, honey-suckle, cactus, Arian flowers, yew, blackthorn, bushy trees

Sagittarius (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21)Pinks and carnations, dandelion, clematis, peony, blackberry, thistle, moss, sage, rush, lime, birch, mulberry, oak, ash, chestnut

Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19)Ivy, heartsease, love-lies-bleeding, pansy, knapweed, hemp, Scotch broom, trillium, baby's breath, camellia, magnolia, pine, elm, yew, willow, aspen, poplar, hemlock

Aquarius (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18)Solomon's seal, orchid, goldenrain, goldenrod, jack-in-the-pulpit, bird of paradise, gladiolus, trillium, kiwi, fruit trees, elderberry, olive, alder

Pisces (Feb. 19 to March 20)Waterlily (with sea green, crimson blooms), moss, poppy, rhubarb, yarrow, clematis, wisteria, lilac, orchid, willow, fig, trees growing near water

NOW THAT'S A CHINA CABINET!!!!

Here's a picture of my old china cabinet, that I just got back again, from Barb. Now you see what all the fuss was. It is huge, and heavy, but both barb and I got a lot of use out of it!

I forgot how huge it was! but it holds all my goodies, and with space left over!!

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Smiling

You know I keep looking in the kitchen, and smiling!

There was a few things when I first moved here that bothered me. The first one was that cabinet over the breakfast bar, the second was the carpet (stained in some area's) the third was the bathroom mirror (huge mirror, showed way to much!) and there was no forth, nothing else.

So I fixed all of them, new carpeting, some decals on the bathroom mirror, but I kept putting off the cabinet, because I wasn't sure how to take it off, and it was held up by two pieces of wood attached to the counter. I figured if I took of the cabinet, then I would have to replace the counter top also...... so I kept putting it off, and putting it off. I HATE THAT!

I'm the kind of person when something bothers me, I fix it! I have no problem with any kind of house hold repair. Like replacing lights, or plumbing.... I'm cool with all that. But that cabinet stumped me. I was afraid that something that wouldn't cost me anything to do, would wind up costing me a mint. LOL

Boy, was I wrong. Now I'm sorry I didn't have the balls to do it earlier!!!!!

So, out of all the mess the Barbara caused me by returning the dinning room set, this, was the reward. And, I have to say it again, but I LOVE IT!!!

That horrible cabinet is DOWN!!!!

I finally removed that horrible overhanging cabinet in my kitchen! WOW does it look good, now my kitchen is open to the dinning room. NICE!!!!!

what type of Rose are you??

This was a fun quiz (Thanks Steph!) and it turns out that I'm my favort color rose!

***You Are a White Rose***
You represent youthfulness and purity.
Your vibe: Sweet and heavenly
Falling in love with you: is like falling in love for the first time
What Color Rose Are You?http://ynr.blogthings.com/whatcolorroseareyouquiz/

Getting rid of your winter greens

This is a little late, but next year, when Yule is over, this is the way to get rid of your trees and wreaths with the proper spell. If you insist on having a real tree, you can feel better about sending it to the garbage. Use what you can of it for potpourri and such.

To Dismiss Winter’s Greens:
All trees or boughs that have been cut and kept for luck within the house must not be cast away or scorned, but gravely burned to dust at last;

chop them fine; give them flame; offer this rhyme:

“Forgive our fire, faithful tree Warm us now, who have warmed thee.”

large portion of the trunk from each year's Yule tree is always saved to become the following year's Yule log. It is then gaily decorated by the children with ribbons and dried flowers and burned with great ceremony upon the Solstice. The fragrant pine needles are also stripped and saved for potpourri and incense.

Fairly good spell

A Spell to Summon Fairies
Sit where the Cat Sits.

Cross your toes.

Close your eyes and smell a rose.

Then say under your breath:"I believe in fairies,sure as death."Gadflykins! Gladtrypins!Gutterpuss and Cass!Come to me fairilyEach lad and Lass!