The Calm Before The Storm

Well, it looks like we're in for a doozey of a snow storm!  I've heard forecasts for 6" to 12" and higher!  EEK!  Throw some sleet and freezing rain into the mix, in Oklahoma, and you've got yourself a situation.  Not that us Okie's can't handle snow, but I just think there are other parts of the country that are more equipped for the snow.  Those other parts of the country have snow plows, and snow blowers, and can take on mass amounts of the white stuff.  We're not used to MASS amounts of this stuff at one time.  A few inches (not feet) would suffice, if we HAVE to have snow.  So, go to the grocery store, get gas in the car, get the snow shovel ready, rent some movies, and get ready to batten down the hatches for the impending snow storm!     

Everyone be safe out there! 

Here's a beautiful, picturesque scene......and one tidbit of advice.......don't eat yellow snow!  HA!

Until next time, peace out!

Angie

Wednesday.....

A lot of blogs I read have a Wednesday "theme".  Like "Wordless Wednesday", "What I wore Wednesday", "Wacky Wednesday", you get the idea.  I want a cool Wednesday theme, but can't think of anything, ha! 

Anyway, here are a few random things for my whatever Wednesday.  HEY, that's it WHATEVER WEDNESDAY!  THE WHITE HOUSE BLOG PRESENTS, WHATEVER WEDNESDAY.  Gosh, I really like that.....  Ahem, sorry, back to it......

I started my photography class last night at TCC. It was really great.  I learned a lot of things from Tom the Teacher.  He is very knowledgeable and informative about all things camera and photography.  The main thing I learned that I wanted to share with all of you, is about your digital camera and it's memory card.  I had no idea about this and was very excited to learn this tidbit.  Tom the Teacher said, that if you accidentally erase your photos from your card, they can be recovered.  ONLY, if they're erased.  If the card happens to get reformatted either in a card reader or in your camera, then your pictures are gone.  BUT, if you put the memory card in question away for safe keeping, until you can get to your computer, then there's hope for recovering erased photos.  Tom says some memory cards come with a disc, like a CD, and contains recovery software.  If you do not have a disc that comes with your card, then you can usually go to the manufacturer of the memory card's website and download recovery software.  Isn't that exciting?!?!  I thought it was!!!  So, next time an accidental erase happens to you, your child or your dog gets a hold your camera and sabotages it, you can get your pictures back!


On a different note, here is how rough life was last night at the White House.....

That's it for WHATEVER WEDNESDAY!

Until next time, peace out!

Angie 

Bath Time.....

This is a very beautiful dog. 
His name is Charleston. 

He has replaced me as my parents child.....which I have come to terms with (I'm kidding!).  He is the new baby of the family, we all LOVE him dearly. 

He is very statuesque, regal, and stunning.  If you were to see him on the street, (not likely, my parents wouldn't let him roam like that), more like, if you see him at the park, he is gorgeous, spectacular and striking.  Most people stop in their tracks when they see him.  There are so many comments like, "She's so pretty!" and "I've never seen a poodle like that in person!".  All the kids that see him say, "Can I pet her?"  Charleston is a BOY.  Everyone always thinks he's a she, I guess because of his beautiful white-ness and lovely stature. 

But, there is a downside to all of that beauty.  As my girl Truvy says, in Steel Magnolias, "it takes some effort to look like this......."

This photo re-defines "puppy dog eyes"

"Could we hurry this up please??"

"It's almost my nap time....."

"Thanks Dad, that feels good!"



"Ahhh, the hair dryers, you missed a spot on my back by the way..."

This is the face of a trooper! 

As you all know, it takes effort to look beautiful.  It really can be exhausting.  I'm sure this was the scene when Charleston got home from the dog wash.....

I heart you Charleston! 

Love, Sissie Girl

Until next time, peace out!

Angie









"The" Concert!

As promised, here are some pictures and videos from the Jennifer Nettles/Jack Ingram benefit concert I attended last weekend in Denton, TX. 

Jack Ingram

Best I can remember, the songs that Jennifer sang were:

'Wide Open'

'The Incredible Machine'

'Baby Girl'

'Stuck Like Glue'

'Want To'

'Stay'

'Little Miss'

'All I Want To Do'

'Already Gone'

'Something More' which phased into 'Don't Stop Believin'

'Jessie's Girl' with Jack Ingram

She also sang two other songs she'd never performed in public before, one called 'Done', and I don't recall the title of the other. 

Jennifer Nettles

Jennifer told us the reason she was wearing such a shiny jacket is a) she wanted to make sure we could see her, and b) she secretly wants to be Michael Jackson.  Ha!

This is Jennifer singing 'The Incredible Machine'. 

Remember, I'm not a pro-videographer and this is my new camera, so sorry if it's not ~perfect~ ! 

Jennifer singing 'Already Gone'

Jennifer singing 'Stay'

Jennifer & Jack singing 'Jessie's Girl'

I hope you enjoyed the pictures and videos!

Until next time, peace out! 

Angie

What it takes to be a "stalker"......

Happy Monday everyone, I have just had one of the greatest weekends I've had in a long, long time.  If you read my action and planning post a week ago, then consider that part one and this post, part two, or the before and after, however you choose to look at it. :-)  Here is the blow by blow of my excitement. 

My BFF Tammi (Tam, as I call her) road tripped to Denton, TX for a benefit concert for the Attic Community Playhouse, on the campus of the University of North Texas (UNT).  Performances included Jack Ingram and Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland. 

We made reservations at the new Holiday Inn in Denton, and we went check in about 4:30pm the day of the concert.  The front desk girl, coincidentally also named Jennifer, asked me what brought me to town.  I told her my friend and I were attending a benefit concert at the college.  She sort of hesitated and said, "Oh."  I then said it's Jennifer Nettles from Sugarland and Jack Ingram, country music singers, I'm not sure if you are familiar with their music.  She sort of looked at me and said, "Well, Sugarland (meaning Jennifer Nettles) is staying here."  I proceeded to ~GASP~ and said, "REALLY?!?!?"  I'm pretty sure I asked REALLY about five times.  She could obviously see my excitement at this statement and she proceeded to start laughing at me.  Tam had stepped to the restroom, so she was completely unaware of my gasping and excitement at the news I had just learned.  What if we see her in the lobby, what if we get to meet her, can we take a picture with her if we meet her, is she nice, will she like stalkers like us?!?!  All of these things go GUSHING through my head.  I was beyond excited.  I mean really, like lost my focus, couldn't think straight, excited.  I got my hotel keys and met up with Tam.  She could see the look of madness on my face and she asked me what was wrong.  I think I scared her, but I said JENNIFER IS STAYING AT THIS HOTEL!!!!!  She promptly said, SHUT UP!!!!!!!  Then she proceeded to gasp and fill with excitement just as I had a few minutes prior.

In case you forgot, this is Jennifer Nettles.  Remember, I'm a HUGEEEEEE fan!!!!!!  ;-)

AND, she stayed at the same hotel I did this past weekend. 

Tam and I proceeded to our hotel room to get changed and beautified for our night out on the town in Denton.  We went to dinner and headed to the concert.  It was in the performing arts center on the UNT campus, I believe about 300 people capacity.  Therefore a small, quaint venue.  This was no loud, smoke and lights concert.  It was acoustic, just the artist and the guitar, and for a few songs the artist and the piano.  It was awesome.  I am an AVID fan of MUSIC, it makes my life complete (along with Diet Pepsi and peanut butter as well) but I completely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE music.  Jack Ingram and Jennifer Nettles performances were amazing, nothing scripted, no loud speakers, just the simpleness of their voices and the instruments they played.  We were seated on the 8th row, orchestra left, closest to the center aisle, amazing seats (good job Tam on the tickets).  On a different post, I will post concert photos and some video.

Following this amazing show we had just seen, I was beyond determined that we were going to now meet Jennifer Nettles.  Since I had received this privileged information about Jennifer's accommodations, we headed back to the hotel to sit and wait for her to return.  On the sly, I confirmed with my new BFF, front desk Jennifer, that the famous Jennifer was indeed staying at the hotel that night.  We sat by a fireplace on some couches in the hotel lobby.  On the other side of the fireplace, were some more couches and some other people (probably stalkers), sitting over there visiting as well.  We couldn't see them, just hear them because of the fireplace dividing the middle of the lobby.  So, poor Tam sat and put up with my fidgeting, nervous, unfocused-ness for a little over an hour.  Then we heard a new, different voice on the other side of the fire place that we hadn't heard before.  THEN, she came around the corner......pulling her suitcase...... it was her........in the flesh.......in real life........before I knew it, I was talking to Jennifer Nettles.....IN PERSON!!!!!!!!!!!!    She was very nice, gracious, and appreciative of us coming to support this cause which is so dear to her.  We told her we would see her in March, in Tulsa, at the Sugarland concert.  She graciously took a photo with us and thanked us again for our support and wished us safe travels.

This is me and Tam, with, you guessed it, Jennifer Nettles!!!!!!!!!!!

 
I had an amazing time this weekend, you have no idea who fun and cool it is to meet someone you admire for their talent.  I know she puts her britches on one leg at a time just like I do, but it was truly awesome to get to meet such a talented woman! 

Until next time, Peace out! 

Angie

Signs.....

There's something about them, I don't know what, but I really like signs.  All kinds really, but especially old neon signs.  But think about it, if there were no signs, be it a for sale sign in the front of a house, the "golden arches", or Wal-Mart, how would you know where things were from the street?  How would you know where to park at the hospital or the airport?  How would you know how much gas is these days (ahem, too high)?  If there weren't any little bitty signs in the store, how would you know which was the better buy, the brand name or the Great Value brand?  I could go on and on......but I like signs, I really pay attention to them.  Here are some of my pictures of signs.  :-)

WARNING:  You're about to see ALOT of pictures!

Brookshire Motel on Route 66

Old Cain's sign at Ida Red

Old Sign inside Cain's.  Do you think I like Cain's Ballroom?!

Desert Hills Motel on Route 66

Arnie's, Downtown Tulsa

Daylight Donuts, 31st & Harvard, Tulsa

Old Meadow Gold Sign, Relocated to 11th & Peoria, Tulsa

VFW, 6th & Peoria, Tulsa

Located near Pawhuska, OK

Campus Corner, Norman, OK

Old Golden Nugget sign, Neon Boneyard, Las Vegas

Old Casino Sign for Sassy Sally's, Neon Boneyard, Las Vegas

Until next time, peace out!

Angie

What I've Been Up To.....

Over the holidays, I "created" several things for gifts.  Here's what I've been up to :-)

Small Frame for the White House

Bird Plaque for the White House

Can't find the placemats you like, or that match your decor? 

Make your own, I did!

I got a new comforter and this is for my room to match. 

One of Momma's Christmas gifts.  A Charlie Royse theme canvas!

A canvas for Mimi.  It is proudly displayed in her office. 

Small frame for Crystal, my pilates teacher, expecting a baby girl, Ruby, in February. 

Hope you enjoyed my latest creations!

Until next time, peace out!

Angie

Five Random Things......

.......about my day today. 

1)  I received an enthusiastic thank you from B this morning, for the eggs, bacon, and biscuits & gravy breakfast that I DID NOT cook for him, ha!

2)  I got my tickets for the Sugarland concert in March!  This was a large plus in my day :-)

3)  I've been awaiting the Pioneer Woman's daily blog post.....guess she hasn't published one yet :-(

4)  I just went to the dentist to get my teeth cleaned.  I'm certain you will need your sunglasses to ward off the bright, shiny-ness of my teeth right now.  ;-)

5)  Almost experienced serious road rage, I just came from 51st & Harvard area....you Tulsans know what I'm talking about! 

And the 6th random thing, (I know I said five, but hey, who's counting), a very fitting pic, considering the weather, of the cutest pup EVER.  Here's Charleston all bundled up in his coat.  He makes me smile!   

Until next time, peace out!

Angie

Finally some action and planning!

Well, Thursday turned out to be an action packed day for me!  Action packed as of late, anyway.  You know how it is in January, Christmas is over, there are NO more "free" days off work for AWHILE, it's cold outside, blah, blah, blah.  I enrolled in two photography classes at Tulsa Community College.  My sweet Brian got me a new camera for Christmas!  I've been an avid fan of pics for a very long time, and NEVER leave the house without a camera!  I'd like to think I have "somewhat" of an eye for taking photos, but this camera has more bells and whistles than an amusement park in July.  So, it's time to get technical and LEARN how to really, I mean, REALLY take GOOD pictures!  I'm very excited about it!

Planned a weekend road trip, next weekend, with my BFF to Denton, TX for a benefit concert.  Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland, and Jack Ingram are performing a benefit concert on the campus of University of North Texas, home of "The Mean Green"! 

This is Jennifer Nettles.  I'm a HUGEEEE fan of her and Sugarland.  

ALSOOO, I found out, via Sugarland's website, that they are coming to Tulsa on March 5th.  Needless to say, I'm UBER excited about that too! 

ANDDDD, I ordered The Pioneer Woman's cookbook and soon to be released book!  AND found out she's coming to Tulsa for a book signing next month, which I plan to attend!  If you haven't checked out her website, you totally should.   Her name is Ree Drummond, and she is a HOOT!   She offers an amazing perspective on all sorts of things.  I promise you, if you start reading, you will be hooked on The Pioneer Woman!     

Those are the ramblings for Thursday, from the White House.....until next time, Peace out!

Angie

Steel Magnolias!

Now, I know what you're thinking, total chick flick, right?  Well, you're dang right!  I HEART this movie, I have for years, I couldn't even begin to count how many times I've seen it.  And yes, I proudly own it on DVD :-)  I watched it on New Year's Day while I was at home painting and thought some of the quotes are just TOO GOOD not to share! 

Just to refresh your memory, this is the movie I'm talking about......

Continuing the memory refreshing, the cast of characters are as follows: 

Sally Field as M'Lynn  

Dolly Parton as Truvy

Shirley MacLaine as Ouiser Boudreaux 

Daryl Hannah as Annelle 

Olympia Dukakis as Clairee Belcher

Julia Roberts as Shelby 

Now to the good stuff!

Truvy:  "Clairee, you know I'd rather walk on my lips than to criticize anybody, but....."

Truvy:  "There's so much static electricity in this room, I pick up everything but boys and money"

Truvy:  "Oh honey, God don't care which church you go to, as long as you show up!"

Clairee Belcher:  "Well you know what they say, if you don't have anything nice to say about anybody, come sit by me!"

Clairee Belcher:  "Ouiser could never stay mad at me, she worships the quicksand I walk on."

Clairee Belcher:  "The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize."

Shelby:  "Relax!  You can't screw up her hair.  Just tease it and make it look like a brown football helmet."

Truvy:  "Oh Sammy's so confused, he don't know whether to scratch his watch or wind his butt...."

Clairee Belcher:  "Ouiser, I'd recognize that penmanship anywhere.  You have the hand writin' of a serial killer." 

Clairee Belcher:  "Ouiser, you almost sound chipper.  What happened today, you run over a small child or something?"

Ouiser:  "He was gonna fire a gun at me!"

M'Lynn:  "They're blanks.  Besides, Drum would never hurt a lady"

Ouiser:  "He's a real gentleman.  I bet he takes the dishes out of the sink before he pees in it!"

I hope you got a giggle out of these.  There are ~SO~ many good quotes from this movie, makes me want to watch it again!!!!!! 

Until next time, peace out!

Angie