Tagged!

I have been tagged by Bobby to reveal 8 meaningless things about myself and then tag 8 more people to do the same. I don't think 8 people even read this blog, and if so, you guys don't leave comments so I don't know who you are. I could tag Vonnie, but Bobby tagged her too and that might be going overboard just a little. Sherry Lollar once told me she was a "lurker" and read my blog but I don't know her blog address and Bobby tagged her as well.

So, here goes:
1. I have loved 5 dogs in my life - Pitter-Patts, Tuffy, Missy, Buffy, and Shorty. Apparently all the dogs that live with me have to have names that end in 'y', with the exception of Pitter-Patts, who we adopted from a neighbor when she was 5 years old and I was 5 years old, and we kept her old name. I now have two 'granddogs' - Jessie (sounds like 'y') and Andy. The trend continues....

2. I managed to grow up without a microwave, color TV, or VCR. I remember buying gas when it cost 56 cents and they always posted the superscript '9' after the price. I remember when I could mail a letter for 5 cents. The previous three are mentioned for the real meaningless item that I will turn 50 this year.

3. My favorite book growing up was "Make Way for Ducklings" by Robert McCloskey. I loved visiting Boston Common in 2002 and seeing the statues commemorating the story.

4. I can still recite "Twas the Night Before Christmas" by Clement Moore from memory - well, most times I can still do it. My dad made me memorize it in the 5th grade.

5. My Honda Accord has 116,257 miles on it, and is not quite 7 years old.

6. My dryer is 26.5 years old.

7. I tried owning my own business but it didn't want me to, so we parted company.

8. I have read every book written by John Grisham. My favorite is The Painted House.

There you have it - 8 meaningless things about me - I will now tag Christopher - please accept my apology in advance if you don't like these sort of things.

Anyone else who wants to play, please leave me a comment and I'll come read your list!

Vacation!

Just a sample of pictures from our vacation and our niece's wedding -













And now, back to reality...