Blaming Wilma

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Our Neighborhood:
Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties
Cancellations and Postponements for this weekend - to name a few.

MTV Latin Music Awards
Fort Lauderdale Int’l Boat Show
Neil Diamond – Concert
Trisha Yearwood – Concert
Beach Boys – Concert
Bergeron Rodeo
FIU Big Jazz Concert
Miami vs. Ga Tech
Home & Garden Show
Key West Annual Fantasy Fest to begin

Miami Dolphins losing Friday Night to KC (hummm) Shame on Wilma!!
Many other fun things as well.
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS THIS WEEKEND?????????

Auburn vs LSU

Tigers vs Tigers

#16 Auburn at #7 LSU
in Baton Rouge, La.

ESPN: 7:45 Tonight!!!

If my satellite and power goes out tonight, I am going to be one MAD TIGER!!! Are any of you watching football today? or doing something else??

We are prepared here!! Just hoping to watch the game tonight.
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Historic Hurricanes

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NOAA Photo Library

Need a Caption

Months ago Mary and Greg posted this and ask the same question -

Need a caption - any ideas? (LOL)
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Managing Fema Money

A couple of days ago, a story broadcasted on a few networks, about a small percentage of Katrina victims and on how they were spending their $2000.00 FEMA emergency assistance grants. It has been bothering me ever since and many may not agree with me on this post.

The conditions of the money has no strings attached on how they spend it. As we, all know $2,000 does not go very far actually in my opinion it is “peanuts” or actually if broken down it would be $64.52 a day (31) for a MONTH. This was not a monthly payment. Even if you could eat and buy some clothes, that still does not allow for the below expectations:

“The $2,000 grants issued under FEMA's Individual and Households program are
intended for ``immediate'' food, shelter and clothing needs, as well as
medical, dental, transportation, funeral or ``other disaster-related costs,'' according to FEMA.”

The reporters secretly followed these devastated victims, presently residing at “CAMP” Edwards, to a strip mall where Wal-Mart is located. It was reported that a few went to the liquor store and strip bar for lap dancers.

``I hope that in the future, to the extent we pass out money, we find ways to restrict its use. That was my concern and some of my colleagues' right from the beginning,'' said U.S. Rep. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.). ``When you give FEMA $50 billion all at once, you're begging for mistakes. You're just asking for abuse.''

``That's very upsetting,'' Flake said. ``I think it's certainly eye-opening to see how the federal government spends money. We would have been better off giving FEMA $5 billion and have them report back in a week, not $50 billion all at once. Taxpayers should be upset.''

Evacuees binge on Cape in the Boston Herald.

Maslow Theory - The hierarchy of needs- necessities are air, water, and food. Then next stage is safe and secure shelter, sense of belonging, self-esteem, and actualization.

My other point, the major of these victims (enduring the horrifying experience of the hurricane itself) have been misplaced from their homes & cities to areas that they are not familiar with, lost their homes, job, all their belongings, etc. and some lost loved ones or have not found family. Additionally, I can’t even imagine the emotional state that they must be in. I would assume they are suffering from severe depression and no self-esteem. If this was me, I am not sure if I would not go completely off the deep end to say the least.

What surprised me the most was not only the story being broadcasted that could hinder more donations but the anchors were disgusted by OUR TAX MONEY being used in this way. I wish they had shared how many people this money has helped and how many still need our assistance.

Do you think that if you were put in this position as a survivor with having nothing that you would be completely sane? To me living in a camp with nothing to look forward to or feeling insecure about life and what will happen next, I may want a drink too. This would not make me a criminal. Is it being judgmental degrading these people and scrutinize them about tax dollars after what they have endured? Living in a CAMP to me, almost sounds like a prison. My goodness, this could be many of us. I am interested in your opinion regardless if you agree with me or not, perhaps I can better understand this with different views. I am not condoning their behavior, but making a huge story out of this may do more harm than good especially for people that may want to donate more to help others.
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Out of Pocket

Today is busy around here.....will hopefully be ON later!! Wishing everyone a great day! How is your WED. going?

Thanks to everyone that has commented on my site. Been under the weather a little the last few days, will be visiting very soon.

Music by Doobie Brothers - Long Train Runnin'
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Round TWO: Gator vs Python

Snake Loses Latest Battle

"It seems like another day.. another snake story in South Florida! This time, a gator devoured an intruder (a snake) in its home turf." Click here – Gator Wins over Python First round the python bursted while trying to swallow an alligator. (Pictured in previous post) So far reported the phythons here have dined on a cat, had an early Thanksgiving with a turkey and are invading our backyards.

Speaking of round two: I think the Slime-Ball Robert Blake should visit our beautiful safe Everglades, what do you think? Click here – Robert Blake Civil Update

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TONIGHT- Rolling Stones - MIAMI

Miami - American Arlines Arena
Oct 17, 2005

Tickets got up to $400.00
SOLD OUT!!
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Electricity and the Housewife

In the late 1800s, when many electric technologies were being introduced to the public, few women were working as inventors or electrical engineers. Up until the 1950s (and even after that, to some extent), most women did not have access to the types of education or technical know-how gained from life experience that would have allowed them to work alongside men in laboratories such as Thomas Edison’s “Invention Factory.” One of the ways women did contribute, however, was in the design of the first electrical technologies.

In their roles as housewives, for instance, middle-class women ran households, which required huge amounts of labor as well as management skills. They were also the ones who generally made decisions about what products and appliances to buy for the home and how things in the home would be used. This decision-making power meant that women as a group had a say in which electrical products succeeded and which failed. Many household appliances, for example, fell by the wayside—not because they didn’t work, but because housewives didn’t find them useful. By using their power as consumers, women played an indirect, but extremely important, role in shaping the history of electrical technology.

The early impact of electricity in the home occurred in the homes of the wealthy and the middle class. These homes got electricity first. Many wealthy women were highly educated and felt strongly that running a household should be like managing a small business. Just as real businesses were employing new technologies and managerial science to improve efficiency, many housewives at the time believed that the use of technology in the home would improve the efficiency of household tasks. Encouraged by women's magazines housewives strived to become "household engineers". For most people in the U.S. and Europe, however, those changes did not occur until the period between about 1930 and 1950, when governments took action to promote the provision of electricity to homes.

However, the introduction of electric appliances in the home sometimes had unexpected results. It is true that electric clothes washing machines, vacuum cleaners, and other appliances made housework more efficient. But often they had the effect of raising the minimum standard of household cleanliness. When once it had been enough to clean carpets once every season, women were now expected to keep them spotlessly clean all the time with vacuum cleaners. Ironically, the overall result of laborsaving electrical appliances was often more work for women. But even if the results were not always in their favor, women still wielded great power through their purchasing decisions.

TODAY is for overdue laundry here, thankful I have new appliances, electricity and no hard labor for running this household. (smiling)

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Mom for You

My Mom would sit down at the kitchen table. She would say that song was "VERY SAD" and shake her head to the music.

Sometimes I truly believed she knew Billie Joe. We lived in the South and so many things were happening!!

Love you Mom so very much!!
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1960's Sewing Patterns

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The Fads of the Times

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Auburn @ Arkansas

Auburn vs. Arkansas
Tonight at 7:00 (Est)
Go Tigers - War Eagle
Are you watching any games today?

Vincent van Gogh

"Vincent van Gogh: The Drawings," opens Tuesday at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and runs through Dec. 31 in New York.

Vincent van Gogh's "Vestibule of the Asylum" drawn with oils and chalk (1889).

I think it was 1989 (100 yrs later) I visited the Metropolitian Museum of Art. That visit was awesome!

He is among my favorite painters including Leonard De Vinci and Michelangelo.

Hope Danielle you will get to go! (smiling)

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Creedence Clearwater Revival

Creedence Clearwater Revival was formed in the mid 60's by brothers Tom and John Fogerty, and between 1968 and 1972 the band released seven studio albums for the Fantasy label. C.C.R. became one of the most popular singles bands in America for most of the late 60's and early 70's and with a number of classic hits , including "Bad Moon Rising," "Green River," "Down on the Corner," "Travelin' Band," "Who'll Stop the Rain," "Up Around the Bend," and "Lookin' out My Back Door." the band earned their place in music history and in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

The band’s debut album, simply titled Creedence Clearwater Revival was originally released in July 1968. The album was a mixture of original compositions written mainly by John Fogerty and featured extended , psychedelic workouts of '50s classics "I Put a Spell on You", “Ninety Nine and A Half” and "Suzy Q." The latter song became the bands’ first big hit, and paved the way for a string of hits that were to follow in the next two years.
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Family with 16 Children - WOW

Can you imagine?? (smiling) Woman Has 16th Baby, Is Ready For More
All Children's Names Start With J click here to the Duggar Family

This woman deserves an award!! My heart goes out to her "Big Time" and she home schools too!!
MOM of the YEAR in my opinion.

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Introduction to Colleen

Hey friends, if you want to check out a very cool blog and a devoted friend I invite you to visit “Life on the Border (of insanity)”. This is her latest post click here to go to Colleen
She has a quiz that answers many things about the beautiful person Colleen is. I encourage everyone to check her out YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. Her profile reads as follows:

My name is Colleen. I'm an artist that wants to study to be a psychiatrist /
neurologist. I enjoy reading, spending time with my 5 cats, designing websites,
studying psychology, drawing, painting, singing and listening to music, writing
poetry and songs, and going for walks outside in the autumn. I consider myself
to be somewhat unique, with a great and sometimes ridiculous sense of humor. My
main downfall is that I suffer from borderline personality disorder and chronic
depression. I'm also a bit on the shy side. Otherwise, I'd have to say I'm a
fun-loving, caring, animal loving, deep person.

If you wish to link to her blog address click here to go to straight to Colleen
Plus she has music links that include Led Zepplin…awesome! Thanks Colleen for being my friend, I am honored!
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Yom Kippur

Wishing all my Jewish Friends a Blessed Yom Kippur!
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THANK YOU

Thank you to ALL that wrote your Governor and are taking steps to change our laws to protect the Children. I appreciate each and every one of YOU from the bottom of my heart. Hoping everyone will pass this information on and continue to write and/or call your Governor, Senators and Representatives. All links to do so are located on my sidebar and within my posts. May God Bless you all.
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Protecting America’s Children - Easy Steps

Please take a couple minutes of your time for these 4 simple steps to help our children in our country. click here to My Sunday’s Post- Protecting America’s Children OR

1) If you click on the link in my POST or BELOW
2)Then PRESS your State on the MAP
3)A pre-written letter to that State's Governor is there -
4)All you have to do is type in your Name, City, State and Email address!

Very simple Thanks to ALL that makes these simple little steps....It only takes a moment!!
Or go straight to this link - click here to the OFFICIAL Protecting America’s Children web site

I feel everyone needs to act NOW on this if you have children or not, PLEASE help make a difference.

UPDATE: 10/11/05 - Oprah’s Predator Watch list click here to Oprah’s Message
Oprah is offering a $100,000 of her own money!

"I plan to work with law enforcement officials, and if they tell me that one of you turned in one of these fugitives that we are exposing today, and that information leads to the capture and arrest of one of these men, I will personally give a $100,000 cash reward." – Oprah

Thank you JILL, MIKE, MADMAN, BORNFOOL and OTHERS for making a difference!!!
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More Neighborhood Invaders

It seems we have problem “HOUSTON”!! It is in South Florida! Yikes! If poison toads are not enough, now within a week two python’s incidents reported on the local news. That does not mean we only have two either. They are in people’s backyards and eating cats. I’m outraged or should I emphasis terrified once again?

10/05 MIAMI -- A python's eyes were apparently bigger than its stomach.
Scientists in Florida are puzzling over a Burmese python that scarfed down a six-foot alligator before its stomach ruptured.
They found the carcasses in an isolated part of Florida's Everglades National Park. Photos show the gator's hind legs and tail sticking out of the 13-foot snake's ruptured gut.
The Miami Herald reported that scientists can't figure out how the snake got the critter down. The snake's head is also missing.
Experts say the clash is interesting, but it also shows the exotic snakes are competing with gators to top the food chain in the Everglades.
The gators have had to share their territory with a python population that has swelled over the past 20 years after owners dropped off pythons they no longer wanted in the Everglades. The Asian snakes have thrived in the wet, hot climate.
"Encounters like that are almost never seen in the wild. ... And we here are, it's happened for the fourth time," Frank Mazzotti, a University of Florida wildlife professor, said. In the other cases, the alligator won or the battle was an apparent draw.
"They were probably evenly matched in size," Mazzotti said of the latest battle. "If the python got a good grip on the alligator before the alligator got a good grip on him, he could win."
"Clearly, if they can kill an alligator they can kill other species," Mazzotti said. "There had been some hope that alligators can control Burmese pythons. ... This indicates to me it's going to be an even draw. Sometimes alligators are going to win and sometimes the python will win."
"It means nothing in the Everglades is safe from pythons, a top down predator," Mazzotti said.
click here to Python’s stomach ruptures after it eats big Gator

According to last night’s news, now pythons are roaming around in our backyards.

10/09/05 “Experts say that large snakes are becoming a problem in South Florida, mostly due to people releasing pet snakes that become too large to keep.”
click here to Plump Python’s in back yard-Cat missing

Killer Bees

“A University of Florida researcher says "killer bees" are back in Florida and that could be bad news for the state's $16 million honeybee industry.”
click here to Killer Bees May Spread through FL

Lethal lizards invades Florida will follow!! Yikes again!! I know I need to relocate - LOL Effective Feb 2006 All comments have been saved and hidden due to transferring to Haloscan 5 Comments

Memories of Doyle

This time of year is bitter sweet for me! Auburn Tigers were awesome last year and this season they are doing well too, with one loss. My memory is full of fun times going to college football games in the fall, my first one in the late 70’s was with the most devoted Auburn fan I have ever known. Above is a picture of his car that we made it to the game in record time! Auburn vs. Tenn.! We lost, but we sure got drunk with about two dozen of our friends.

Doyle and his family have been close to mine since I was around 13 years old. He and I were always best friends and a few times closer than that. I wonder sometimes if I would have married him as we planned when I was young and moved to a ranch in Australia to raise a family if he may still be alive today. Back in 99, we traveled as friends to London, Portugal and Spain looking at real estate for him a new home. What a great trip that was spanning over a couple weeks, we drove across the whole country of Spain to Alicante on the Mediterranean Sea.

An oil company employed Doyle and working a month on and one off in Algeria, to save on taxes he ended up buying a condo on the beach in Portugal. He still would come to AL every few months but mainly during football season. He died in Portugal two years ago in June following his daughter’s graduation in May from Rhodes College, his life long dream to see that day. We had plans for me to come to Portugal that March but I had to postpone but was re-scheduling at the time. I still have all his emails and pictures. After reading Madman’s post yesterday, I decided to write about one of my several lifelong friends that have died in the last five years or so. Doyle was 53 years old and in his sleep died of a massive heart attack with no prior warning except at the graduation I heard he had to stop a moment and take a few deep breathes.
The car pictured above belonged to Doyle and is a 1967 Shelby GT 500 also featured in the movie “Gone in 60 Seconds” with Nicolas Cage. This week Auburn was Idle, next week we play Arkansas. You can be assured that each game I am thinking of Doyle, I miss him so very much.
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Protecting America’s Children

By Bill O’Reilly
Yellow - States heading in the wrong direction.
Gray - Inconclusive
Purple -States heading in the right direction.
STAR - States with a true law passed.

If you've been watching The Factor, you know we are engaged in a battle to protect young children from sexual predators. Many states don't protect children from sexual predators and allow these criminals back on the street to commit these crimes again. There have been despicable cases all across America in which girls and boys have been raped, abused, and even murdered - often by serial sex offenders who had been released by authorities after serving short prison sentences. Here are just a few of the more egregious examples:

* In Rhode Island, 18-year-old Josh Maciorski was convicted of having sex with a 13-year-old girl, but sentenced to probation. Two years later he molested a 14-year-old girl and served just one year. Then, when he got out, Maciorski raped a 16-year-old girl. His sentence after this third strike - an unbelievable three years in prison.

* In Missouri, 19-year old Darrell Jackson pleaded guilty to repeatedly sexually abusing a little girl, beginning she was just eight. But when Jackson came up for sentencing, a soft judge gave him four months in prison and five years probation.

* In Minnesota, Joseph Duncan stood in front of a judge, accused of molesting a young boy. Despite the fact that Duncan had previously served 16 years for raping another young boy at gunpoint, the judge released him on just $15,000 bail. Duncan promptly skipped bail and headed for Idaho, where he allegedly kidnapped, raped, and killed a 9-year old boy, molested his sister, and killed their family.

These outrageous crimes could have been prevented, which is why I am calling on every state in the union to pass a version of "Jessica's Law." The legislation is named after little Jessica Lunsford, who was just nine when her life was brutally ended by a sexual predator who had previously been convicted of sex crimes against a child. The crime forced Gov. Jeb Bush and the Florida legislature to mandate stiff minimum sentences for child abusers, who had all too often been slapped on the wrist by lenient judges.

There is simply no question that Jessica's Law will save lives, and similar laws need to be instituted in every state. Which is why we at The Factor have been putting pressure on Governors. Now it's your turn. We have investigated all 50 states to determine which ones are tough on sexual predators and which ones treat these criminals with kid gloves. You can find out where your state ranks elsewhere on this web site. If your state is soft or noncommittal, I urge you to write your Governor, who is paid by YOU. Simply click on your state on the map below and you will be taken to a form that will enable you to send a direct message to your state's chief executive. Please tell him or her, in your own words, how important this issue is to you - and remind the Governor that all politicians are ultimately accountable to you and your fellow voters.

This is literally a life-and-death battle to save our youngest and most vulnerable citizens from abuse, torture, and murder. I hope you'll do your part. click here to Protecting America’s Children

Everyone can help if you wish in many ways, one can by simply writing an email. I have for your convenience all the links on my sidebar to write your State’s Governor, Representatives and Senators. That is the least someone can do to protect our children, they depend on US the adults to change laws as WE the People. This is heart breaking that some States are allowing these monsters to easily walk the streets. October 1st, Alabama passed one of the toughest laws in the nation. I am proud to live in a State and a city that is making a huge difference in this fight against sexual predators.
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Technical Difficulties

Hi Everyone, today I am TRYING to fix MY NEW computer!! You would think having a newer version of everything you would not have any problems. Well think again!! Wishing at this moment I was a GEEK!

First one, my automatic updating will not allow me to install an important upgrade and my Microsoft Internet Explorer address bar will not let me use the drop down list. So needless to say, I want to scream!! Wrote tech support, but I am not holding my breath on them sending me a letter of easy steps to correct these problems. My whole morning has been spent on this exploration. Now since I have ranted about this aggravation, I AM HAPPY AGAIN for the MOMENT. (smiling)

Thanks Jill for the Roses, that was sweet of you! (smiling) Will try to catch up on all my favorite blogs after I take a few deep breaths and maybe an early drink!

P.S. The doctor yesterday went pretty well, glad it is now behind me - at least for a month.
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Invaded by Toads

Fear, was mentioned in my last post, well I am terrified of Amphibians especially snakes, toads, and frogs.

This morning my daughter and I are facing and fighting a family of Marine Toads that have invaded our patio. We have screamed, had the shovel, taken breaks, cried, and our strategy has been repeatedly unsuccessful so far. Needless to say, I am beside myself!

The marine toad is usually about 5 inches long and weighs about 3 pounds. The color of this animal is a brownish-red color. The marine toad makes a croaking sound to attract mates. The marine toad protects itself by blowing up so the predator can't swallow it.

"True toads (family Bufonidae) have dry, warty skin and parotoid glands behind the eyes. These glands release toxins to dissuade predators. Only the Marine Toad is large enough to release enough toxin to make a dog, cat, or person seriously or deathly ill.
The Giant Toad (a.k.a. Marine Toad or Cane Toad) is the largest of the frogs and toads found in Florida. The giant toad is not native to theUnited States. It was originally released in the U.S. in sugar cane fields to help control rats and mice. It now is commonly found in South Florida yards. The giant toad breeds year-round in standing water, streams, canals and ditches. Its call is a low-pitched trill and a chorus that sounds like an idling diesel engine. CAUTION: When this non-native species is threatened or handled, it secretes a highly toxic milky substance from its large parotoid glands at the back of its head, behind the ears. This secretion can burn your eyes, may irritate your skin, and can kill cats and dogs if they ingest the secretion.Symptoms of giant toad poisoning in pets include drooling, head-shaking, crying, loss of coordination, and, in more serious cases, convulsions. The dog's (or cat's) gums often turn red, an indicator used by veterinarians to distinguish toad poisoning from epilepsy. For this reason, pet owners should be familiar with their pet's normal gum color. Treatment: If you suspect toad poisoning, get a hose and run water in the side of the dog's/cat's mouth, pointing the animal's head downward so water isn't swallowed. Rub the gums and mouth to remove the toxin. This treatment is usually successful, but call your veterinarian immediately."

If I were not so fearful, I would cut them up with the shovel however; my heart cannot with stand getting close to them. My daughter on the other hand cannot kill a fly. These toads keep releasing their toxic milky substance as we struggle to round up or encourage them to find a new home. The family is growing and Bella is going wild at the sliding glass door. We are in a dilemma. Any comments or suggestions?
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Marine Toads

Katrina Survivor Story

I HIGHLY ENCOURAGE my friends, readers, ANY ONE WITH FEELINGS or ONES WITHOUT to CLICK HERE TO PLEASE READ THIS POST .

It is a about Single Mom that lived in New Orleans during this horrible disastrous hurricane and where her journeys took her. Her testimony is a true blessing, it is filled with everything from sadness, happiness, miracles, messages of faith, how to overcome fear and to everything in between!

A DEFINITE MUST READ!!! The post is quite lengthy but each one of us have had our own and read other’s that is definitely worth the time, and I assure “this is one” YOU do not want to miss.
P.S. Thank you Ms Peculiar for posting this special extraordinary story!
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Bagels an Answer

Hi, how many of you decided after that last post to enjoy a bagel in the near future?

I thought of you guys this morning when I had mine! So many great ideas and suggestions in the comment section that I plan on trying. Thanks to all that responded. Yummy!!!!
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Bagels in Question

After sleeping in this morning, to my surprise my darling sweet daughter had ran out got some fresh bagels, coffee (we were low on), half n half (a must for mornings) and a few other things too. She is so sweet like that and extremely thoughtful, actually days she wakes me with a cup of coffee and smile. I absolutely adore her and love her as deep as the ocean and as high as the sky, been telling her that all her life “and more” I say. She gets up, works out with Denise Austin, takes care of the Bella, watches her spiritual shows and then she lays everything out for if I wish for breakfast and the coffee is turned on first thing in case I wake up earlier than usual. God truly blessed me with a wonderful daughter and son! I am extremely thankful, never have I had a problem with them growing up with me being a single Mom.

Lately I have had a new craving that has not faded. I love my onion bagels with cream cheese of course, but now with anchovies (rolled in olive oil w/capers). A Jewish friend of mine, turned me on to this and I just love it. I know a few are going yuck, but I acquired a taste for anchovies several years ago, before then NO WAY. Perhaps dishes I tasted in Italy, gave me a chance to re-think the idea because the food was so delicious. Sometimes I like them toasted with my poached eggs on top! Yummy, but not hungry now just licking my lips from eating.
Hint: On the eggs - a shot of vinegar in the water keeps it together while boiling - when buying roll your hand across the dozen if they roll easily-they are fresh.

Years ago, it was a Sunday ritual – bagels, cream cheese, loxes, and red onions with Bloody Mary’s listening to Jazz as our brunch, then the day followed with going out on the boat or watching football.

So today, I thought about researching the history of bagels and was astonished at what I found. The following links are definitely worth the click if you enjoy them too or interested in more info. I'm inserting them here because I am too lazy to take excerpts from the sites, but truly, it is much more informative than me doing so anyway.

Click for encyclopedia on Bagels – so very interesting

Click for Bagel History

Click for Bagel Trivia

Click for Bagel Recipes and Tips – cool site

According to the Webster dictionary a bagel is "a hard bread roll made of yeast dough twisted into a small doughnut like shape, cooked in simmering water, then baked."
The bagel is the only bread product that is boiled before it is baked.

So my questions are: Do you eat bagels, if so how do you like them i.e. plain, onion, whole-wheat with seeds - poppy, sesame seed, caraway etc. Fresh, Frozen, toasted, etc. If your answer is yes, how do you eat them? - with nothing, cream cheese, butter, marmalade, hummus, etc. Toppings? Loxes, eggs, cheese, tomato, black olives, etc. Or do you lean towards the sweet side? Cinnamon-raisin, blueberry, strawberry, chocolate chip (humm - 1st I heard of the last one) with peanut better or prepared like a pizza? If you have more to add would love to hear that too or any recipes. Looking so forward to your answers and/or comments! (smiling)
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WAR EAGLE - GO TIGERS

Auburn vs South Carolina!!!

I'm back but in the BED with ESPN2!!

Be Back Soon!! I love my Auburn Tigers!! (smiling)

SEC COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROCKS!!!

Will visit and catch up with all my wonderful friends as soon as possible......You guys are GREAT!!! Update: AUBURN WON 48-7

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Trip to the North East