Good Morning.
I am so glad it's Friday!!!! I am so looking forward to not having to work. Now I have an incredibly cushy job, but it drives me crazy (and it's a short trip). So I look forward to my weekends. I was hoping to go down and enjoy one last weekend at the campground before we seal it up for the season, but my cousin needs me, so I am the every supportive family member. I'll be watching the baby tomorrow. Now I got smart this time, I'm having her bring him to my house. I'll be able to get some work done. Maybe. I love to play with him and have so much fun taking pictures. We'll find out how productive I am.
I have been able to get back into scrapping mode. I completed 4 layouts last night. I can't show them all to you yet, but I will say that there are some exciting kits coming out soon. I kept my eyes pried open last night to attend the Rock the Template chat with Amy Bleser at SBB. That is always a blast! And I actually scrapped while chatting. Here's what I got done. I'll probably tweak it a little bit.
The photo is my mom & niece. Addi was born on what would have been my parents 42nd anniversary and mom (as well as the rest of us) believe that Dad had something to do with Addi being over 1 week late and born that day. To take a day of sorrow for mom and make it one of the biggest joy. My SIL swears that dad comes to see the baby, as she will just be jabbering and all her attention will be on an area where no one is. I like to believe that.
Here's a little bit of useless info that was emailed to me. You never know when something like this may come up as important. A trivia question from a radio station that's worth big bucks?? I'm full of useless info. Everyone always said I need to go be on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.
I am so glad it's Friday!!!! I am so looking forward to not having to work. Now I have an incredibly cushy job, but it drives me crazy (and it's a short trip). So I look forward to my weekends. I was hoping to go down and enjoy one last weekend at the campground before we seal it up for the season, but my cousin needs me, so I am the every supportive family member. I'll be watching the baby tomorrow. Now I got smart this time, I'm having her bring him to my house. I'll be able to get some work done. Maybe. I love to play with him and have so much fun taking pictures. We'll find out how productive I am.
I have been able to get back into scrapping mode. I completed 4 layouts last night. I can't show them all to you yet, but I will say that there are some exciting kits coming out soon. I kept my eyes pried open last night to attend the Rock the Template chat with Amy Bleser at SBB. That is always a blast! And I actually scrapped while chatting. Here's what I got done. I'll probably tweak it a little bit.
The photo is my mom & niece. Addi was born on what would have been my parents 42nd anniversary and mom (as well as the rest of us) believe that Dad had something to do with Addi being over 1 week late and born that day. To take a day of sorrow for mom and make it one of the biggest joy. My SIL swears that dad comes to see the baby, as she will just be jabbering and all her attention will be on an area where no one is. I like to believe that.Here's a little bit of useless info that was emailed to me. You never know when something like this may come up as important. A trivia question from a radio station that's worth big bucks?? I'm full of useless info. Everyone always said I need to go be on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.
VERY INTERESTING STUFF
In the 1400's a law was set forth in England that a man was allowed to beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his thumb. Hence we have "the rule of thumb"
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Many years ago in Scotland , a new game was invented. It was ruled "Gentlemen Only...Ladies Forbidden"...and thus the word GOLF entered into the English language.
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The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV were Fred and Wilma Flintstone.
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Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the U.S. Treasury.
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Men can read smaller print than women can; women can hear better.
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Coca-Cola was originally green.
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It is impossible to lick your elbow.
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The State with the highest percentage of people who walk to work:
Alaska
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The percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28% (now get this...)
The percentage of North America that is wilderness: 38%
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The cost of raising a medium-size dog to the age of eleven: $ 16,400
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The average number of people airborne over the U.S. in any given hour:
61,000
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Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.
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The first novel ever written on a typewriter: Tom Sawyer.
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The San Francisco Cable cars are the only mobile National Monuments.
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Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from history:
Spades - King David Hearts - Charlemagne Clubs -Alexander, the Great Diamonds - Julius Caesar
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111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321
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If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in the air, the person died in battle. If the horse has one front leg in the air the person died as a result of wounds received in battle. If the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural causes.
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Only two people signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, John Hancock and Charles Thomson. Most of the rest signed on August 2, but the last signature wasn't added until 5 years later.
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Q. Half of all Americans live within 50 miles of what?
A. Their birthplace
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Q. Most boat owners name their boats. What is the most popular boat name requested?
A. Obsession
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Q. If you were to spell out numbers, how far would you have to go until you would find the letter "A"?
A. One thousand
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Q. What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers all have in common?
A. All were invented by women.
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Q. What is the only food that doesn't spoil?
A. Honey
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Q. Which day are there more collect calls than any other day of the year?
A. Father's Day
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In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes.
When you pulled on the ropes the mattress tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on. Hence the phrase......... "goodnight, sleep tight."
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It was the accepted practice in Babylon 4,000 years ago that for a month after the wedding, the bride's father would supply his son-in-law with all the mead he could drink. Mead is a honey beer and because their calendar was lunar based, this period was called the honey month, which we know today as the honeymoon.
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In English pubs, ale is ordered by pints and quarts... So in old England , when customers got unruly, the bartender would yell at them "Mind your pints and quarts, and settle down."
It's where we get the phrase "mind your P's and Q's"
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Many years ago in England , pub frequenters had a whistle baked into the rim, or handle, of their ceramic cups. When they needed a refill, they used the whistle to get some service. "Wet your whistle" is the phrase inspired by this practice.
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At least 75% of people who read this will try to lick their elbow!
In the 1400's a law was set forth in England that a man was allowed to beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his thumb. Hence we have "the rule of thumb"
-------------------------------------------
Many years ago in Scotland , a new game was invented. It was ruled "Gentlemen Only...Ladies Forbidden"...and thus the word GOLF entered into the English language.
-------------------------------------------
The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV were Fred and Wilma Flintstone.
-------------------------------------------
Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the U.S. Treasury.
-------------------------------------------
Men can read smaller print than women can; women can hear better.
-------------------------------------------
Coca-Cola was originally green.
-------------------------------------------
It is impossible to lick your elbow.
-------------------------------------------
The State with the highest percentage of people who walk to work:
Alaska
-------------------------------------------
The percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28% (now get this...)
The percentage of North America that is wilderness: 38%
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The cost of raising a medium-size dog to the age of eleven: $ 16,400
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The average number of people airborne over the U.S. in any given hour:
61,000
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The first novel ever written on a typewriter: Tom Sawyer.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
The San Francisco Cable cars are the only mobile National Monuments.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from history:
Spades - King David Hearts - Charlemagne Clubs -Alexander, the Great Diamonds - Julius Caesar
------------------------------------------------------------------------
111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321
------------------------------------------------------------------------
If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in the air, the person died in battle. If the horse has one front leg in the air the person died as a result of wounds received in battle. If the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural causes.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Only two people signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, John Hancock and Charles Thomson. Most of the rest signed on August 2, but the last signature wasn't added until 5 years later.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q. Half of all Americans live within 50 miles of what?
A. Their birthplace
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Q. Most boat owners name their boats. What is the most popular boat name requested?
A. Obsession
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Q. If you were to spell out numbers, how far would you have to go until you would find the letter "A"?
A. One thousand
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Q. What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers all have in common?
A. All were invented by women.
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Q. What is the only food that doesn't spoil?
A. Honey
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Q. Which day are there more collect calls than any other day of the year?
A. Father's Day
------------------------------------------------------------
In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes.
When you pulled on the ropes the mattress tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on. Hence the phrase......... "goodnight, sleep tight."
------------------------------------------------------------------------
It was the accepted practice in Babylon 4,000 years ago that for a month after the wedding, the bride's father would supply his son-in-law with all the mead he could drink. Mead is a honey beer and because their calendar was lunar based, this period was called the honey month, which we know today as the honeymoon.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
In English pubs, ale is ordered by pints and quarts... So in old England , when customers got unruly, the bartender would yell at them "Mind your pints and quarts, and settle down."
It's where we get the phrase "mind your P's and Q's"
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Many years ago in England , pub frequenters had a whistle baked into the rim, or handle, of their ceramic cups. When they needed a refill, they used the whistle to get some service. "Wet your whistle" is the phrase inspired by this practice.
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At least 75% of people who read this will try to lick their elbow!
Just a few freebies this morning. I'm sure that there will be many more. Check out the list along the left and stop by and say hi to some of my friends. Click the preview to go to their blogs.
And I leave you with this little Halloween nugget. My Mom sent it to me. Enjoy your weekend! 
Until next time - Scrap Happy!!!!
Diane
9 comments:
Oh my goodness. That 'rule of thumb' kind of sickens me! Glad it's 2007 now! :P
Oh, I love that useless trivia...mostly because it really isn't useless..it's quite interesting! Love that LO....Talk to you tomorrow...have a great day!
bwahhahhahahaha your halloween card!
I love that layout you did! :) And ROFL on that Halloween card! :D ha!
Have a great Friday and weekend ahead:D
Hehe great useless info, it's always intresting to read that kind of stuff.
I just LOVE that trivia!! I'm a sucker for that kind of thing! I need to know where all the sayings that I use on a regular basis come from LOL ...Thanks for sharing it!
LOL. Much of that trivia is wrong but its still funny. Who tried to lick their elbow?
LMBO I almost tried to lick my elbow, but I held off. I did I did! LOL Those are awesome Diane!
Great layout! Have fun with the baby! and I've got a freebie up over on Scrap Your Art out today. I'll send you a preview.
how fun were all those facts!!! my son loves this stuff i will share it with him,,, happy weekend
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