Tuesday Afternoon

I received this pic this morning from Marylou, oops...sorry, I mean Maria. I've seen it before and it always reminds me of Face from Nickelodeon and not a Smile from God as it was labeled. Remember Face? "Hello there, Face here". Face would come on in between shows and my kids loved him. They loved him better than the programs they watched.

You may already know that Game 5 of the World Series was suspended due to rain. The score was tied 2-2. It's due to resume tonight or tomorrow night or "when weather conditions are decent".

Woke up this morning with a song in my head...Tuesday Afternoon by the Moody Blues, I think. Same verse...

Tuesday afternoon, I'm just beginning to see, now I'm on my way,
It doesn't matter to me, chasing the clouds away.

I haven't heard this song for a while, so I can't figure out why I'm thinking about it, other than it's Tuesday. And now the tune is in your head!

Cracked open the book I've been carrying around for months last night, Nights in Rodanthe by Nicholas Sparks. He also wrote Message in a Bottle and my sweetie, Kevin Costner, starred in that movie, and The Notebook. Both were really good movies. Hopefully I'll finish it so I can go see the movie this weekend. Wikipedia describes the author as writing "novels with themes that include Christianity, love, tragedy and fate". All I know is I cried thru both and expect I'll do the same with this one. Nights in Rodanthe stars Richard Gere and Diane Lane. I'm about half-way thru the book and it's really good so far.

Now it's time to head to work.

Happy Birthday, Aunty Aggie

Today is Aunty Aggie's birthday.
We're all wishing her a very happy one!

Love and kisses to you, Aunty!

The Contract

Finally watched this movie last night with Steven. I've had it for about 2 months from Netflix, or ever since Lynda took my TV to school.


The storyline: A widower, coach, and former policeman, Ray Keene, who lost his wife to cancer 2 years prior, takes his teenage son, Chris Keene, on a camping trip to try to bond with him after he is caught by the police smoking pot. Meanwhile, a mercenary assassin, Frank Carden, is arrested by the FBI after he is involved in a car accident. While Frank is being escorted by three FBI agents, his men try to rescue him, but his car falls into a river and is carried by the drift where Ray & Chris find them. Ray & Chris help the wounded agent and the cuffed Frank leave the river, and after the agent dies, Ray feels responsible to deliver Frank to justice. Frank trys to convince them to leave him there and walk away because his team is looking for him and will get rid of all witnesses. But Ray refuses to listen. Frank's men track them through the woods because Carden is the only one who has the information to the off-shore accounts for their money. While an undercover agent in the team is chasing the group with different lethal intentions.

John Cusack plays Ray Keene, Morgan Freeman plays Frank Carden, and Jamie Anderson plays Chris Keene.

Pretty good movie, different storyline, but with all the guns being shot and people being killed, the only one who shows any real emotion is the actor Jamie Anderson. I looked him up and surprisingly, this is the only thing I could find that he acted in. The strangest concept of this whole film was the only reason Cusack ended up having to bring Freeman in was his son's cellphone didn't work in the forest. However, the merceneries had no problem with their cellphones and one even had his laptop working while hiding in the trees. I wouldn't run out to rent it, wait for it to come to cable.

Runaway poodle delays flights at Logan Airport

BOSTON—Choochy the poodle is a "runway runaway." Boston's Logan International Airport officials say Choochy escaped from her kennel as she was being unloaded after a flight from Detroit Saturday night and scampered across runways and taxiways. (Boston.Com-Full Story)

There was no picture of the dog, I improvised.-->

Sex & the City: The Movie

I watched this movie with Kasey & Lisa late Saturday night. Whether you watched the series or not, they explained enough about each of the characters so that you could follow the movie.

I thought it was a pretty good movie and stayed true to the series. Never knew what "Big's" real name was until now. John James Preston, and I still don't get why Carrie picked him over Aidan (don't know unless you watched the series)...but I never thought Carrie was a beauty either, nor Miranda. The only 2 I ever thought were cast correctly for a title like this were Charlotte & Samantha.

Stars Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw, Kim Cattrall as Samantha Jones, Kristin Davis as Charlotte York, and Cynthia Nixon as Miranda Hobbes.

Nice chick flick, glad I didn't see it at the movies but it would have been fun to dress up and see it.

News from Iraq

Word from our soldier girl is she arrived in Kuwait Friday morning and reports, "it's hot, sandy and it sucks". Already, Jess?

Well the good news is that it's raining in Watertown, NY, today with a high of 44 degrees. Highs for Tuesday & Wednesday are in the upper 30's with a chance of snow showers both days. I don't want to be in Kuwait, but I'll take hot and sandy over cold and snow.

If anyone would like to contribute to a holiday care package for her troop, send me an email to KahluaVod@aol.com or leave a comment here with your contact info and I'll make the arrangements.

Deadline is December 1st so it will arrive on time for Christmas.

Current Date/Time in Kuwait:

Monday morning thoughts...

Why do we start our diets on a Monday?
As if Monday isn't bad enough on it's own.

As you may have figured out, I am starting mine, again, today. So far, so good...and it's only been 3 hours. I'm going back on the low-carb diet I went on at the beginning of the year. Did really well, but didn't lose all that I wanted to and then partied for the summer, but didn't gain back all that I lost either...so I'm still ahead of the game. Before the big food holidays begin, I'm starting again. Besides, I want a smaller bathing suit for Aruba in February. Not that I want the one I have to be smaller, I want a smaller size than I have now.

Maybe I'll reach my goal this time...if not, there's always next Monday.

World Series - Game 4

Forgive me for not wanting to stay up, but will update in the AM. I'm heading to bed and Philly is winning 5-1 @ the top of the 5th inning.

Good night and sleep tight.

UPDATE: Philly won with a score of 10-2. They need 1 more win to win the World Series.

Mother-in-law Day?

Similar to Mother's Day, this holiday was started in 2002 to celebrate those special In-Laws! Celebrated on the 4th Sunday in October.

I've got to be truthful, I never heard of it. So I can't blame my Son-in-law for not knowing...sorry, Matt...I was just tryng to be funny!

Who comes up with these holidays anyhow? Hope you had a good one.

Patriots Win

Final
St. Louis Rams at 16
New England Patriots 23

SNL's Amy Poehler has a baby boy

SNL funny girl and Burlington native, Amy Poehler, gave birth to an 8 lb. 1 oz. baby boy, Archie Arnett, yesterday.

She is married to Canadian actor Will Arnett, pictured left. (AP-Full Story)

World Series - Game 3

Phillies beat Tampa Bay 5-4. Foolish move by Madden. Tied score. Five man infield, walk 2 players to load the bases, with no outs.

Phillie leads the series 2-1. Time for bed.

Weekly Horoscope

For the Week of Sunday, October 26, 2008
It's the week of Hecate's moon -- the new moon in Scorpio that is closest to Halloween. This bewitching luminary asks us to honor the spirits, and it's up to us to decide just how. Some will dawn a macabre mask, while others will be playful and sexy. Scorpio may be the sign of death and transformation, but that doesn't mean we have to be heavy about it. Sometimes the thing that needs to die is an overly serious attitude. (Click here to see your Zodiac Sign)

Recall - Sherwood Brands Pirate's Gold Milk Chocolate Coins

This story has made it to my email a few times. It doesn't say that the Pirate's Gold Coins are sold out of Costco in the US, but because this is a big candy holiday, I figured I'd post it just in case.


On October 8, 2008, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume, distribute, or sell the Sherwood Brands Pirate’s Gold Milk Chocolate Coins described below. This product is being recalled due to positive test results for melamine conducted by the CFIA.

The affected product, Sherwood Brands Pirate’s Gold Milk Chocolate Coins, is sold in 840g containers containing 240 pieces per container bearing UPC 0 36077 11240 7 and lot code 1928S1.

This product is sold nationally through Costco stores and may also have been sold in bulk packages or as individual pieces at various dollar and bulk stores across Canada.

If the original product identity and UPC code is not evident, consumers are advised to check with their retailer to determine if they have the affected product.

Retailers and distributors are advised to stop distributing Sherwood Brands Pirate’s Gold Milk Chocolate Coins and to initiate a voluntary recall of this product. The CFIA will be working with the importers to remove the affected product from the marketplace.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Although the health risk associated with these products is considered to be low, the advisory is being issued as a result of the Government of Canada’s ongoing investigation into milk and milk-derived products sourced in/from China that may have been distributed in Canada. (Canadian Food Inspection Agency-Full Story)

Breeder's Cup Classic

I'm patiently waiting for the race to begin. My husband's favorite horse is Curlin. Mine is Tiago, which is Portuguese for James (my dad's and grand dad's name). My 2nd pick would be Colonel John. I believe all 3 were in the Kentucky Derby. Haven't got a clue what the odds are on any of them. I've read that Curlin' was the morning favorite for a lot of obvious reasons; won the 2007 Breeder's Cup Classic, named Horse of the Year. Even so, none of it means much to me. I prefer to go with my gut.

I'm watching the Grey Goose Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf race and for this one I'd pick Paddy the Pro ridden by Garrett Gomez. The announcer just said this jockey has 3 Breeder's Cup wins already. They're talking a lot about a horse named Donativum. It's a gray horse, and I have a thing about not betting gray horses. The horse is owned by a sheik's wife. And of course...Donativum was the winner. Paddy the Pro didn't even show.

Maybe I ought to rethink my strategy.

UPDATE: 1-Raven's Pass, 2-HenryTheNavigator, 3-Tiago, 4-Curlin

Raven's Pass is owned by the sheik's wife who also owns Donativum.

The jockey, Garrett Gomez, wins the Shoemaker Award for 4 wins in 2 days of racing. But no, he couldn't win the race I picked him in.

Halloween Bash - Free to all

Sunday, October 26th, 4:30 PM at Revere City Hall
for parade down Broadway to the Harry Della Russo Stadium.

Party at Stadium from 5 - 7 PM.

See Revere.org for details.

Listed under Family Fright Night & Halloween Bash.

Water Main Breaks

I'm wondering if we'll have water because of this, or will they just be able to find the break faster. You can't imagine how often this happens. Would the investment be better spent if they just replaced the pipes to begin with?

REVERE - A recent water main break in the Beachmont area was fixed in record time thanks to the combination of 20th-century metal detector technology and $480,000 worth of 21st-century Geographic Information System mapping innovation. (Boston Globe-Full Story)

Wonderland Dog Track

Seems the track may go down without a vote on Ballot Question 3.

The City of Revere filed a motion in Suffolk Superior Court yesterday to seize assets from Wonderland Greyhound Park after officials alleged the racetrack owners failed to make a $250,000 payment in back taxes. (Boston Globe-Full Story)

Reason for concern?

Oct. 24 (Bloomberg) -- The following companies are having unusual price changes in U.S. trading. Stock symbols are in parentheses, and share prices are as of 1:10 p.m. in New York, unless otherwise specified. (Full Story)

The one I'm interested in:
Avis Budget Group Inc. (CAR US) dropped 19 percent to $1.09 and earlier slipped to $1.04, the lowest intraday price since at least September 1983. The third-largest U.S. car-rental firm had its debt rating cut by the Standard & Poor's.

And can someone tell me when we became "The third-largest U.S. car-rental firm"?

Tonight's events...

well, after a wonderful evening of chicken fried rice, moo goo gai pan, yu hsiang beef, chicken & shrimp, pu pu platter, soda's for the kids and designated driver... and the best mai tai's in the whole wide world for mom or nana, depending on who you are (I'm talking here right now, not you) ...we are now anxiously awaiting the start of Friday Night Wrestling. It's still early, so anything could happen.

Only wish I could have gone out with my BFF to dinner and then to see Saw V with her and her son. Although, I haven't seen Saw IV...seriously, will it make a difference? I was afraid it would ruin the whole plot.



I remember when Friday nights didn't start until 11:00 PM.
I don't think ours will last that long. But there is hope.

As far as my opinion with the restaurant, it differs with my brother-in-law, Joe. That shouldn't surprise anyone, there isn't much we agree on. His best night is tomorrow night at his favorite chinese food place on Route 1 North, with the pre-mixed, watered down mai tai's...but what do I know.

Me ka aloha (google it).