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General Discussion & Feedback => Just Chat! => Topic started by: moonfire on 22/12/2006 05:57:21
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New Orleans lost its flavor when I visited there a while back. I just hope I do it justice with blogging on it. I only spent one night there and it was just a shock. It is the "new kid era" Cheri, Jerry, Staisha, Deleon, Fran, Robert, Magnum, and I went just to support Deleon's game in the Superdome.
I have known Cheri since Magnum and Staisha were just mere tots and she used to be my partying buddy...now our lives are changed, whew, Thank God!
Jerry she met after going back to Washington and they have been married for 12 years...Jerry and I play dominoes and of course, I beat him....hey, I am a numbers person...hehe Jerry kept teasing me all through the trip about Robert at every pit stop and I had to keep reminding him he is my friend/brother. Jerry then made a comment how much we look alike...I told him, "see, he is my brother!" LOL
Fran, is Cheri's sister and has an issue with men period...LOL Everytime we stopped as they all the guys seemed to suffer from MB(mouse bladders) on this trip. First, Jerry, then Robert, next Magnum, and so on and so on...LOL When we stopped, I would hear Fran say, OMG, another stop! LOL
Staisha and Deleon are Cheri's children, but Jerry has stepped up to the plate to raise these kids since they were tots! He is an amazing man as he claims them to be his own. I love to watch him as he talks to them. They have such a bond!
Robert, is a good friend. He is my friend and we have known each other for almost 2 years...this past year he has taken an interest in making sure I don't take too many trips without him...hehe He is scared he might miss out on an adventure...We are going to Europe together with his mom...and they both amuse me when they are together...so I am sure I will capture enough human behaviour footage on those two alone...:-)
Magnum, is my baby son, he is one of my children and he loves to travel too. He stated he didn't want to ride in the car with me from Shreveport to New Orleans as he knows I would have to sing, say something corny every now and then....(duh, like Jerry didn't ;-) I think it was because he didn't want to share his mom with anyone else and Robert happened to go with me.
We took two cars and one car filled with the smokers and Robert and I took a separate car...We sang, yakked, and told corny jokes...yeah, Magnum you missed it baby! Psst, so did you Staisha! LOL
Well, Deleon won his game at the Superdome and the night before we went on Bourbon street to listen to some Jazz, but New Orleans flavor has changed to a newer and different sound...the sound of "new kid era" The Jazz was cheesy, the rap was zippppppppp...or rather the kids seemed to enjoy it...We had beads thrown at us and it didn't cost us to raise our tops for them...I did tease Robert and told him to raise his...but he said it was cold...Everyone complained of the cold, but to me it was not that bad.
We did arrive back to Shreveport the next night and I was a bit tired after the 8hr drive the day before and the 51/2hr one on the way back. I get a bit grumpy when I am tired. Cheri had her clumpy heels on clunking on the hardwood floors...my nerves was grating at this point...then my lovely son,
Magnum is yakking on his phone....honestly it is now 1:15am...I tell him to use his inside voice and he keeps a yakking but I was too tired to grab phone, so instead...I grab a pillow from the couch(I was sleeping on the couch)and hit him with it.
Then Ms. Staisha comes in...yakking too...trying to find CD's ....these two were fast asleep on the road...I asked her if she was going back out and she states she was. I was trying to mentally prepare for the next 10 mins I am asleep...
Then Jerry starts playing some old records...(Johnny Cash)...good grief, it is too early in the morning for this...aagghh! I grit my teeth and ask everyone to please go to bed...geez...give a sista a break here! LOL Magnum laughs at me as I must've looked crazy...he leaves.
Then the voice of the Robert creature has to emerge from his room...honestly, is this ever going to end(I was thinking this in my mind)He says, "Loretta?" not sure if he is walking on egg shells...I give up at this point as I was tempted to ignore him...but felt like I would've been in trouble with my dad if I had! I answer as nice as I could(probably sarcastically?) "Yes?" He then proceeds to tell me that Bo(the Labrador) is trying to make out with him...I started laughing hysterically...I get up off the couch as I thought he might need assistance(the sissy)to get the big, black hairy dog off of him...and I am so weak from laughing at this visual of Robert trying to kick the dog in the "nuggets"(this is what Robert called them)and can't move as he is trapped under a blanket...so, of course, Robert told me this to get me to laugh as he calls them "loretta moments" He did mention he had laughed at me telling everyone to go to bed as I have my, "grumpy, I am sleepy moments" hehe The dog had since left before I could help my friend....LOL But he seemed to have survive the incident...it did take me a while to go back to sleep...but it was worth the laugh!
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That was quite a trip! Sounds like that would have been funny to see!! I would have been laughing and telling him to fend for himself!! LOL LOL
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LOL I know...but he sounded trapped...afterall, he needed a "Shero" I think Bo misses him...hehe I told him that today...LOL
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I bet him and the doggy could become best buds!!!LOL LOL
BY the way, MERRY CHRISTMAS LORETTA!!!
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I would encourage it...afterall, "man's bestfriend" right? LOL I had him going today with blackmail shots i have on phone cam I have one shot where he was most wanted, jail, 3 shots of it looking like he is drinking a martini...he wanted to delete them...ohhhhh, no...I had no idea people were laughing at us in IHOP...my mom was with us and told us...forgot where I was at?? geez! I did curtsy after the applause! LOL
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LOretta it sounded like you had a pretty good time overall!
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oh, yeah...did not realize we had become the center of attention...geez...I am such a goofball! oh, how i wish i could get my phone to work ...oh, yeah..i would send these pics here so you could see...hehe
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That would be cool. I bet they are funny!
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OH, yeah...wait until he sees my panoramic ones and my stopshots! LOL
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The Potty Stops!! LOL LOL
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I have him laughing in one, put another shot of him crossing his eyes, and another with him sticking his tongue out at me...
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Pretty good shots!! LOL
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Yes...nothing he could do to stop me..hehe
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Good job Loretta. I am horrid with a camera, lousy at getting good shots of anything, let alone spur of the moment things!!
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I loved the frames with his face such as the angel,most wanted one, monkey, jail, i took 3 shots where it looked like he was in slow motion drinking...hehe wait until he sees them next week..hehe
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That should be really funny!
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He will see them this weekend..told him today about it...hehe...he was groaning at the fact it takes little to amuse me...LOL
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The pics should be very funny! would like to be a fly on the wall!! LOL
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Oh, yeah...he wanted me to come over tonight...but I am not working..so Lo is not going it is pouring and we have tornado warnings, etc...also, brother is still in town wanted me to come over...advised them to not come out of dallas and stay there as the weather is too rough...airport shut down 48 flights
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Be careful Lo, Sounds like a night to stay home.
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I did stay home, but met up with them the next morning for breakfast...Robert joined us for breakfast...showed him my blackmail pics of him...LOL with the angel one it had blonde hair and he was glad that it was blonde like his...LOL I did show my family the pics...sis was quiet and I asked her why she was so quiet...then the one thing she says is..."when are you and Robert getting married?" I looked at her not missing a beat and said next weekend, do you want to be the flowergirl? LOL She did not say another blasted word...I will pay her back one day...hehe when she is least expecting it though with thoughtful words of encouragement when she gets a beau in her life, such as...so Ida you were telling me that ---- and you were getting married next year...so what are you guys plan...LOL
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LOretta I wish I was a quick on my feet as you are with your tongue to come up with such good stuff when you are put on the spot!! LOL LOL
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LOL Imagine doing that for your job for problem resolving and Voila!Now you know what I do for a living...I have to come up with solutions quick...
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Me too For Kids, Its alot harder for adults!
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Yes...sometimes it is tough and I will use email delay if possible..but when it is a call on the phone...I spring into action...I hate it at times...but if they will just give me a demotion...I wonder who could do it...scared thinking about it with a hand over my eyes peaking through...
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I am so sorry Loretta!
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no biggie...I have not been happy as they have taken advantage of me...but so be it for the time being...when I find the perfect job...then I will be gone...the fire from moonfire...will be no more...
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OH loretta.. I will be saying lots a prayers for the right job!! Good luck!
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I will wait until the right door opens.....it is just time...
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Yes it is and thats the right attitude!
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When the right one opens it will not close...all the others have closed
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You are right about that! Sometimes the others close and it's for the better!
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Yes, usually...
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Well Heres to finding the right open door!! YAYYYYYYYY!
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Thanks....
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Your welcome LOretta... How was work?
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It is okay...and tonight I am tired...think I am going to get some good rest tonight....
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rest well!
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I hope so...you too!!!
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Did my best.. not a very restful night!!
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Me too...4:30am layed it down
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ME too.. I watched Tv for a long time and just stared off into space.. tried to sleep but was not successfull too much going through my head!!
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Uh, oh...don't you hate that...what is going through your head girlie?
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I can't talk about it.. just lots of real hard stuff!
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Bless your heart....hope all goes well hon...prayers and thoughts going out to you...
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Karen, peace onto you, health is wealth. Be strong . I wish well.
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Thank you both..
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You are welcome...are you doing much better girlie?
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Nope.. but lets pretend it's all good!!
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Hmmmm, interesting way of putting it? okay,pretend does not make it reality....hope you are going to be okay?
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I hope so.. I seem to have lost touch with reality.. LOL And I don't care anymore reality sucks eggs!
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Awww, girlie...you can do it! Grab your reality and start your journey! Feel refreshning...what happened to that trip you thought about taking? GO, GO, GO...
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Just shattered dreams Lo.. Thats all.. I'm just some stupid girl with stupid dreams and unrealistic wants and needs..
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Awww, bless your heart. It only gives you an opportunity to get some new dreams...sometimes reality hits us hard in the face but we still have to go on and live! You are not a stupid girl...we all have had stupid dreams and sometimes are wants are not unrealistic as you think....nor your needs! You have to piece what is your priorities...list at least 5 things which are priorities in your life and let's move along on this journey together...you might be surprised at where you will find yourself...
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I don't know how you keep on keeping on Loretta.. Lots of love to you... ..
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Awwww you are the bestest girlie...love to you too! I want you to try it...I will help you...you can do it! I know you have the fight in you still...no matter what you are going through we are here for you!
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Thanks Lo... I know you are Lo.. That means alot..
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Hugs lil bugs! ;-)
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Thanks for the hugs Lo...
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You are welcome girlie!!!
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Slow on here tonight!
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Yes it is! It looks like you and I...kid is working up here with me tonight...aagghh...our first night together...
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How do you think he will do..? Sounds promising!
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He is doing pretty good...I was off the last 3 nights...he has my friday and saturday nights off...
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No weekends bummer!
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yeah...it can be...but I don't really care..I can miss out on all the socializing events...
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I miss talking to my friends on the weekends!
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awwww, call them!!! I rested so much...that the next weekend I am off....I will have to get out a bit!
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They are all in the forum and gone on the weekends..LOL
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D'oh...duh, lo...crazy ole me! Come on and go to London with me girlie! We could have so much fun!
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That would be a blast...
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I am sure we could...
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Traveling such a dream..
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a dream can be a reality...never give up on your dreams!
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Fight girlie! Don't give up...If you let go one dream, do not be afraid to grasp another one! Keep Hope alive!
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I don't know what other dreams I have left.. to hold onto anymore.. They just seem to be temporary for me.. I don't understand it..
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Awwww, bless your heart...dreams can be reality, but you have to work at it...and it also depends if it is an obtainable one too...or rather what is best for you in all areas of your life...depending on the variables....what do you want to do? Do you want it to fade away? What brought the dream in your life?
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I'll not be traveling with anyone else except myself.. I have many places in this world I hope to see some day! I hope you and your friends have a great time in London.. I have plenty of things I need to take care of on my own.. By the way I thought you and robert were going traveling....?? What has happened! I hope you find some one to take with you. Maybe Carolyn would like to go...eh?
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LOL Robert, his mom, and I are all traveling...traveling on your own is not a bad thing as I have discovered some interesting things along the way...and maybe Carolyn would like to go???
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You guys will have a blast!
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Yep - you know Carolyn would love to go.....but April is just not enough time. Perhaps a little farther down the road. Remember, Corky told me I could go, but we have to buy the motor for his stupid car first. Ughhhhhh. I should've known when we bought that antique/classic/piece of crap it would cost me more that it was worth.
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LOL Too funny...I know December possibly earlier than that will be my next trip there....but not around the holidays...ick! Early or late December...Not sure, but will work out those details when I arrive in April...
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I'm working on that new motor as we speak! [;D]
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Oh, that will be grand! I promise I won't drag Robert and his mom with me on that trip....there maybe others in my entourage, but I am on my own a bit and you can hang with me I will definitely need you for that lil trippie...hehe I can't wait....hey, I have a contact that is going to ship me a new motor (yes, new)for my other Toyota Camry...for just a mere $500 smackeroonies...tell me the year, make, model of vehicle and I will have my future business partner look into it for ya...maybe able to ship it and find it quite cheaper...remember I am el cheapo queenie..hehe Oops, don't want to step on anyones toesies...hehe J/K
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1985 el camino. I think it's an 85. He has one picked out. It's and edelbrock (sp). He couldn't pick a cheap one...noooo. I swear I wish he would find a cheap hobby! Between hunting and this car.....
Do you have any idea how much it costs to keep him in camo? Well.. that's money well spent. [;D]
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Let me talk to him tomorrow about it to see if he can check into it and I will let you know for sure....boys and their toys! LOL
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Sounds good. Hubby is saying about $3,000.00
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I hope he can get a break...I will check with him tomorrow.
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Me too! The less we spend on that motor - the more we can spend on ME!!!!
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hehe...maybe some new shoes or a new dress? No, no, no camo boots...hehe
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haha. How 'bout a pair of cammo pumps.
Oh wait - it's HIM I like cammo on.
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Cammo pumps and a cammo scarf....lovely dear...I can see the theme of things now....Rambo 101
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Carolyn you sound like my daughter she loves cammo.. same as you!
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Once upon a time...far far away there was a still small voice...