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I snagged this from Angie D ... thought it was right on ...

You Are Flannel Pajamas

You seek comfort above everything else. You rather feel good than look good. You are a very relaxed person, especially when you're surrounded by your favorite things and people. You are a homebody. Home is the place where you can truly be yourself. You are likely to wear pajamas a lot. In fact, you often change into your pj's the minute you get home!

What Kind of Pajamas Are You?

and yes, I sometimes do change into my pjs as soon as I get home (especially in the winter)!

I've been keeping up with ya'll, just not a whole lot of time to comment much. That should change at the end of this week when the last final exam is done. Yay!! I'm so ready for some time off.

Well, back to studying. In my flannel pjs, of course!!

Star Trek Museum Exhibit Coming To Town ...

Alrighty, ya'll know I'm a Trekkie ... a card carrying member of a Star Trek fan group at that ... you know I'll be there, as will most of my *Shipmates*!! Our local Starfleet Region has even been asked to help host the event - in uniform and prepared to answer any Start Trek question that may come our way. I won't be able to participate as a hostess (with the mostest), but you know I'll be there taking tons of pictures. After all, as the Ship's *Historian*, it's my job to document all *Away Missions*.

December 10, 2008

Buzz builds for 'Star Trek' museum exhibit

By ERIN CHAN DING
FREE PRESS STAFF WRITER

Metro Detroit’s Trekkies don’t need Scotty as a motivation to beam themselves over to the Detroit Science Center for its impending “Star Trek: The Exhibition.”

As indicated by the response received by the Science Center since the Free Press broke the news today that the extensive exhibition is coming to Detroit, Southest Michigan’s Star Trek fans fully intend to transport themselves see the props, uniforms, starship models and set recreations that are part of the new traveling exhibit.

Museum spokeswoman Kelly Fulford says museum employees have been fielding calls from fans all day about the exhibit. One caller, she says, is a local artist who creates Star Trek posters and would like to show her work at the exhibit. Media outlets from Windsor and Toledo have also called inquiring about the exhibit.

She also notes the number of blogs and aggregators (like http://trekmovie.com/ and http://startrek.panpadia.com) that have picked up the Free Press report about the exhibit.

“Everyone is really excited that it’s coming to Detroit,” Fulford says.

Todd Slisher, vice president of science programs for the museum, says the institution is expecting more than 150,000 people for the exhibit, which runs from Feb. 14 through Sept. 7.

Tickets for the exhibit cost $18.95 for adults, $14.95 for kids younger than 12 and seniors 60 and older and $7.50 for Science Center Members. They go on sale Friday at www.detroitsciencecenter.org and at the Science Center box office. If you’re buying them as a gift and don’t know the exact date for which you want the tickets, Fulford suggests purchasing a Science Center gift card for the price of the tickets.

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see original article at Detroit Free Press

Better than a Flu Shot!

Miss Beatrice, the church organist, was in her eighties and had never been married. She was admired for her sweetness and kindness to all.

One afternoon the pastor came to call on her and she showed him into her quaint sitting room.

She invited him to have a seat while she prepared tea.

As he sat facing her old Hammond organ, the young minister noticed a cute glass bowl sitting on top of it.

The bowl was filled with water, and in the water floated, of all things, a condom!

When she returned with tea and scones, they began to chat.

The pastor tried to stifle his curiosity about the bowl of water and its strange floater, but soon it got the better of him and he could no longer resist.

'Miss Beatrice', he said, 'I wonder if you would tell me about this?' pointing to the bowl.

'Oh, yes,' she replied, 'Isn't it wonderful? I was walking through the park a few months ago and I found this little package on the ground. The directions said to place it on the organ, keep it wet and that it would prevent the spread of disease. Do you know I haven't had the flu all winter.' 

 If you don't send this to five GOOD friends right away there will be five fewer people smiling in the world.

Jane and Arlene

Jane and Arlene are outside their nursing home, having a drink and a smoke, when it starts to rain. Jane pulls out a condom, cuts off the end, puts it over her cigarette, and continues smoking.
 
Arlene:  What in the hell is that?

 Jane:  A condom. This way my cigarette doesn't get wet.
 
Arlene:  Where did you get it?

Jane:  You can get them at any drugstore.

The next day, Arlene hobbles into the local drugstore and announces to the pharmacist that she wants a box of condoms.

The pharmacist, obviously curious, looks at her kind of strangely (she is after all, over 80), but very delicately asks what brand of condom she prefers.

'Doesn't matter Sonny, as long as it fits on a Camel.'

The pharmacist fainted.

Christmas Cheer and Frosty Toes

Today was Lake Orion's 14th annual Christmas Parade. Well, yesterday really. I'm posting this in the middle of the night. LOL!

I went with Single Son. He had to work, he wanted me to take photos of the parade. Needless to say, he didn't have to twist my arm to get me there.

Lake Orion is a quaint little village located about 40 minutes north of Detroit. I *love* Lake Orion!! So homey ... where neighbor knows neighbor. And people actually stop to say hi to you when you pass them on the street. Oh, and stop by their website ... Single Son is the web host ... I know ... shameless plug. The site is still under construction, so not all pages work yet.

We had to arrive early, as Single Son was assigned to the parade staging area. Busy, busy!! With over 130 floats and organizations marching in today's Parade, it's the largest local parade outside of Detroit's Annual Thanksgiving Day Parade.

I wandered around the Village for a few hours. Talking to local business owners, residents and just about anyone who passed by. Like I said, friendly little place Lake Orion is.

Stopped to eat a late lunch at The Poppy Seed Deli and Coffee. Delish!! And of course, I lingered there to keep warm. If you're ever in the area and want some great flat bread sandwiches, delish soup and a cozy small town environment, head on over to Poppy Seed!

Man, it was cold!! Snowed the entire day, too. My toes were so cold that I stopped by one of the stores for an extra pair of socks. Extra thick and fuzzy ... ahhhhhhhh!!

At 5 PM I headed to the other side of town - a two minute walk, half of that spent waiting for the crosswalk sign to change - over to where they'd set up the stage for the Christmas Carolers. A group of talented gals ranging from early elementary to high school ... all from a local talent academy. And talented they were!! The youngsters sang my favorite Christmas song ... *I Want a Hippopotamus For Christmas* ... just too cute!

The parade started at just after 6 PM. My poor camera! It was a chilly 28 degrees, and like I said earlier, it snowed the entire time. My camera's computer kept thinking the batteries were low ... and would try to shut the camera off! So between floats or other participants I'd have to cuddle the camera to keep it warm! I managed to coax the camera to cooperate for over 120 photos. Although, I admit, next year I think I'll set up a tripod ... between the cold and the motion I had a higher than normal percentage of blurry photos. Grrrrrr. Just wish there was some way I could shelter the camera from the cold. I'm not the only one who had the problem, too ... more than a few people were in the same boat!! Who'da thunk we'd need a temperature rating on our digital cams? LOL!

So ... here's my faves from the ten or so dozen photos I took ... enjoy ...

Historic Village of Lake Orion Michigan



Chief of Police



Christmas Carolers



Santa Claws



The Man of the Hour ...

I have a few more photos in a photo album ...
ENJOY!!

And, if ya'll are in the area ... stop by ... especially if it's Parade Day ... or Fireworks Day ... or whenever ... Lake Orion really knows how to host an event!!

Parade

2008 Christmas Parade.

Ten Thoughts Tuesday ...

1) I keep telling myself to take a deep breath, classes will be over next week and all these group activities will be over. Then again, my luck, next semester will bring new opportunities to work in group projects in class. Have I mentioned how much I hate group projects?

2) Had to go to Downtown Detroit today. Took Mom with me. A year and a half in the works and now my bankruptcy is all but done. One final step and I'll be free of those medical bills and credit cards my ex dumped on me.

3) While we were driving through the downtown area, I had to be glad that Helen and I met in Chicago. The part of Detroit we were in I didn't feel comfortable in at all. There's no way I'd have felt comfortable walking around after dark like we did in Chi. Mom was pretty sad about the condition of the city. She grew up very close to Downtown and worked there for years ... it's sadly decayed from those days. Even with the current efforts to improve the city it's got a long way to go before I'd consider going back down there if I don't need to.

4) All's not quiet on the DIL front. Married Son and Grandson were over yesterday while DIL was at work. I got another ear-full from him. He's not happy in the marriage, and admits that the marriage may end if she doesn't stop thinking of only herself. How she thinks she's going to dictate the rules in my home. How she pisses away money on needless crap - all the while bitching about how he needs to work more hours so she can have spending money. I guess the fact Married Son works his ass off means nothing to her?

5) All the while Grandson was enjoying sliding down the stairs - something DIL forbids him from doing ... being a little boy and belly sliding down the stairs. Or getting dirty ... or running around chasing Ringo.

6) I've mentioned DIL hates my cat, Ringo. The feeling is mutual. He goes into hiding when she's over - but will come out of hiding when Grandson is around. He loves that kid with a passion and let's Grandson do anything and everything to him. So, why does she hate Ringo? Who knows?! He's got a problem with nibbling, as in if you stop petting him before he's had enough, he will nibble your hand until you start petting him again. I hear it's something that Maine Coon's are famous for. Anyway ... he doesn't bite hard, but by the way DIL reacts you'd think he's out for blood. To the point she swore to Married Son that the first thing that cat does wrong she'll drop him off at the shelter (the one that's known for distroying their *surplus* animals). Oh, and as far as she's concerned all Ringo needs to do wrong is walk into the room she's in. Of course, Married Son's reaction was "if that cat disappears, you will, too. Got that?"

7) WTF am I getting myself into? Besides a battle of wits for the next six months to year ... I'm not sure. In a sick way I think I'm going to enjoy this. Putting my foot down and showing her who is boss really is (and it ain't her) ... lol. And I'm sure Pengy will enjoy the blog value of this whole experience. LOL!

8) And just to top it off, it looks like the Gremlin is back!! Missing from my kitchen - two pounds of coffee, a container of creamer, a bottle of lemon juice ... and two boxes of trash bags. I found the coffee in Single Son's room right next to his two cup coffee maker. Hmmmm, but where is the creamer? I don't have a problem with sharing the groceries I buy with him ... but damn, leave it in the kitchen for all of us to use! He says he has no idea how it ended in his room. Could be, He does things half asleep that I've witnessed that he has no recollection of later. No biggie. At least, too, if the coffee disappears again I know where to look. LOL. Now to figure out where the rest of the stuff went.

9) OH!! Remember the call I blogged about? The one that said that "J" got some girl pregnant? Yup ... prank! And ... you're gonna LOVE this ... I found out who did it. ALIEN!! She and a friend of her's were bored. Knowing I don't have caller ID on the house phone she put him up to the call. BRAT!! Paybacks are a bitch!

10) Well, damn. I had a tenth thought. It seems to have vanished.