Sunday Stealing - The Never Ending Meme, the end

Welcome back to Sunday Stealing which originated on WTIT: The Blog authored by Bud Weiser. Here we will steal all types of memes from every corner of the blogosphere. Our promise to you is that we will work hard to find the most interesting and intelligent memes. You may have heard of the expression, “honor amongst thieves”. In that age-old tradition, we also have our rules. First, we always credit the blog that we stole it from and we will “fess up” to the blog owner where we stole the meme. We also provide a link to the victim's post. (It's our way of saying "Thanks!") We do sometimes edit the original meme, usually to make it more relevant to our global players, to challenge our players, sometimes to select that meme's best questions, or simply to make it less repetitive from either this new meme or recently asked questions from a prior featured meme. Let's go!!!

Today we ripped off a blogger named Tense Teacher of the blog Tense for a Reason. (Yes we know that we've ripped her off not so long ago as well. It's pretty amazing since she stopped posting in 2007. But that's where we live as a thief). Also, it's long so we'll do it in parts. She does not say where she got it from. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Take the time to comment on other player's posts. It's a great way to make new friends! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!Cheers to all of us thieves!

36. Have you watched American Horror Story? Nope.
37. Baseball hat or toque? Baseball cap.
38. Do you shampoo or soap up first in the shower? Isn't that rather personal?
39. Wet the toothbrush or brush dry with the toothpaste? Wet the toothbrush.
40. Pen or pencil? Depends what I'm doing.
41. Have you ever gambled at a casino? Yup.
42. Have you thrown up on a plane? Only been on a plane twice. (Back and forth) Thought I was gonna, but thankfully didn't.
43. Have you thrown up in a car? Long time ago. Party days. Long long long time ago.
44. Have you thrown up at work? Unfortunately yes. In fact recently. Damn 24 hour bug. Thankfully I made it to the ladies room.
45. Do you scream on roller coasters? Not anymore! Went on one once and that was enough for me.
46. How many shoes do you have? Well, I have 2 feet...
47. Who was your first roommate? Never did the roommate thing.
48. What alcoholic beverage did you drink when you got drunk for the first time? Old Style beer.
49. What was your first job? Gas station attendant.
50. What was your first car? 1971 Pontiac Granville. Gold, white leather interior. Got 2 miles to the gallon. Lol!
51. When did you go to your first funeral? I was 17. It was someone on my Mom's side. The big lady who liked like an Italian Delta Burke. She always pinched my cheeks. Hard! I hated that as a kid.
52. How old were you when you first moved away from your hometown? 27.
53. Who was your first grade teacher? I don't remember.
54. Where did you go on your first airplane ride? CA. Don't ask.
55. When you snuck out of your house for the first time, who was it with? My childhood best friend talked me into getting up at the crack of dawn and sneaking out of my house to go play tennis over her driveway gate with the new tennis rackets we got. She was going on vacation to WI Dells that day and we HAD to get in some tennis before she left. It was brilliant! Like know one would have heard us batting a tennis ball back and forth. LMAO!
56. Who was your first best friend and are you still friends with them? My first best friend passed away from a brain tumor 12 years ago.
57. Where did you live the first time you moved out of your parents’ house? Chi-town.
58. Who is the first person you call when you have a bad day? My gf.
59. Whose wedding were you in the first time you were a bridesmaid or a groomsmen? Actually I was the best man. The girl who was supposed to be the best man didn't show up at the courthouse. I was best man by default. (And yes, it was a straight wedding.)
60. What is the first thing you do in the morning? Get out of bed. Duh!
61. What was the first concert you attended? Rush.
62. First tattoo or piercing? Not yet. Coming soon!
63. First celebrity crush? I don't think I've crushed on a celebrity.

Thank you for playing this week on Sunday Stealing! Have a great week. See you next Sunday!

Lola's Diner ©2008-2011

Sunday Stealing - The Never Ending Meme, Part 2

Welcome back to Sunday Stealing which originated on WTIT: The Blog authored by Bud Weiser. Here we will steal all types of memes from every corner of the blogosphere. Our promise to you is that we will work hard to find the most interesting and intelligent memes. You may have heard of the expression, “honor amongst thieves”. In that age-old tradition, we also have our rules. First, we always credit the blog that we stole it from and we will “fess up” to the blog owner where we stole the meme. We also provide a link to the victim's post. (It's our way of saying "Thanks!") We do sometimes edit the original meme, usually to make it more relevant to our global players, to challenge our players, sometimes to select that meme's best questions, or simply to make it less repetitive from either this new meme or recently asked questions from a prior featured meme. Let's go!!!

Today we ripped off a blogger named Tense Teacher of the blog Tense for a Reason. (Yes we know that we've ripped her off not so long ago as well. It's pretty amazing since she stopped posting in 2007. But that's where we live as a thief). Also, it's long so we'll do it in parts. She does not say where she got it from. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Take the time to comment on other player's posts. It's a great way to make new friends! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Cheers to all of us thieves!

21. Did you go to your high school prom? Nope.
22. Perfect time to wake up? When I've had enough sleep. Sheesh! Really?
23. Perfect time to go to bed? When I'm tired.
24. Do you use your queen right away in chess? There is a wrong way?
25. Ever been in a car accident? Several. Still trying to settle on the last one from a year ago.
26. Closer to mom or dad…or neither? Mom.
27. What age is this exciting life over for you? Umm, I'm thinking God will let me know.
28. What decade during the 20th century would you have chosen to be a teenager? Now would be really cool. Computers, internet, cell phones...really cool.
29. Favorite shoes you have EVER owned? Earth shoes.
30. Do you have an article of clothing you have had since you were in high school? I still have my gym uniform shirt. It was reversible. Blue (for Knights) on one side, white tee shirt on the inside. My daughter stole it as soon as she saw it. Lol!
31. Were you in track and field? Nope.
32. Were you ever in a school talent show? Nope.
33. Have you ever written in a library book? Isn't that against the law? Librarian law? Wait a minute...is the librarian a brunette?
34. Allergic to? Grass (the kind you mow), corn pollen, dust mites, pet dander.
35. Favorite fruit? Watermelon.

Thank you for playing this week on Sunday Stealing! Have a great week. See you next Sunday!
Lola's Diner ©2008-2011

Sunday Stealing - The Never Ending Meme, Part 1

Welcome back to Sunday Stealing which originated on WTIT: The Blog authored by Bud Weiser. Here we will steal all types of memes from every corner of the blogosphere. Our promise to you is that we will work hard to find the most interesting and intelligent memes. You may have heard of the expression, “honor amongst thieves”. In that age-old tradition, we also have our rules. First, we always credit the blog that we stole it from and we will “fess up” to the blog owner where we stole the meme. We also provide a link to the victim's post. (It's our way of saying "Thanks!") We do sometimes edit the original meme, usually to make it more relevant to our global players, to challenge our players, sometimes to select that meme's best questions, or simply to make it less repetitive from either this new meme or recently asked questions from a prior featured meme. Let's go!!!

Today we ripped off a blogger named Tense Teacher of the blog Tense for a Reason. (Yes we know that we've ripped her off not so long ago as well. It's pretty amazing since she stopped posting in 2007. But that's where we live as a thief). Also, it's long so we'll do it in parts. She does not say where she got it from. But, it was probably stolen there as well. So, of course, that will be as far as we go. Tracing back our theft's thieves might take some time. Take the time to comment on other player's posts. It's a great way to make new friends! Link back to us at Sunday Stealing!

Cheers to all of us thieves!

1. Song that always makes you sad? Can't really think of one.
2. Last thing you bought? Groceries.
3. Last person you argued with? Oh please! There is only one person I argue with.
4. Do you put butter before putting the peanut butter on? Bleche!
5. One of your stuffed animals’ names as a kid? Yogi. I had a Yogi Bear.
6. Did you ever at one time own a Barenaked Ladies CD? Not the entire CD. I probably have several of their songs on my Ipod.
7. Favorite day of the week? Saturday. Because it usually means I always have the next day off.
8. Favorite sundae topping? Hot fudge.
9. Did you take piano lessons? Nope.
10. Most frequent song played? Played where?
11. T.V. show you secretly enjoy? I think I just found a new one. "Vanilla Ice Project" on DIY network.
12. Would you rather play basketball or hockey? Basketball. I've never played hockey.
13. Date someone older or younger? Younger! Always younger!
14. One place you could travel right now? Right now? Downstairs. Lol! I'm broke. But I'd love to go to Key West or Vegas baby!
15. Do you use umbrellas? If I happen to have one when it's raining, yes.
16. Do you know all the words to the Canadian national anthem? Umm, this is America! Why would I know the words to the Canadian national anthem? Oh Can a da! Not!
17. Favorite cheese? Brie.
18. The Smith’s or The Cure? The Cure.
19. Do you prefer blondes or brunettes? Brunettes. Totally!
20. Best job you ever had? The one I have right now!

Thank you for playing this week on Sunday Stealing! Have a great week. See you next Sunday!

Lola's Diner ©2008-2011

How long can you survive without a microwave oven?

It's 2012. I'm 50. I purchased my first microwave oven for my Mom in about 1980. It was huge!
That means I survived almost 20 years without one!

We have not had a working microwave oven set up for 2 weeks now. It took a week to purchase one because of my hectic schedule. It's a bit larger than the old one, so I am still contemplating where to put the new one.
My children are suffering immensely.

How can we heat up a can of Campbells?
How can I heat up a can of Chef Boy R u Lazy?
There's nothing to eat...no we can't have leftovers, there isn't any way to heat them up!

OMG! You would not believe the drama!

How did I ever survive my first 20 years of life?

When I tell them they have to heat up Campbells the old fashion way...put it in a saucepan on the stove and turn on the stove, they roll their eyes at me as if I were stark raving mad!

Lola's Diner ©2008-2011

Happy New Year!

So how did you celebrate New Year's Eve? We stayed home with the kids. We had an opportunity to go out with friends, but chose to spend the night in. Not everyone can party it up like this every year, though I would like to attempt to top it. Lol! We watched the Big Bang Theory marathon on TBS, then turned over to Dick Clark just as the ball was dropping. Perfect timing! Who wants to hear Ryan Seacrest babble and...the glare from his teeth! Then we watched Countdown Chicago on Chanel 7. Gotta say...Janet Davies does not disappoint! This was Janet last year:



Unfortunately no one you tubed it. In case you missed it, at midnight Janet Davis planted a big wet one on Mark Giangreco's lips and sucked face for what seemed like forever. Lol!

Sunday I made Hoppin' John and Smothered Greens. For the recipes, go here. Best I've ever made!


Lola's Diner ©2008-2012

Merry Christmas Everyone!

I hope everyone is having a fabulous Christmas. I will give you a tip though...never, NEVER, EVER decide to redecorate your living room right before Christmas. On the 23rd I was putting up drapes. At 11:30pm we made a run to Kmart to pick up more valances because even though they covered the windows, they did not gather and look right. Kmart in Tinley Park was super crowded at that hour, surprisingly. I was able to pick up the additional valances and more drapery hooks. Why I needed more, I have no idea.

Christmas Eve I was up at 7am, even though I went to bed at nearly 2am. I had a ton of stuff to do. The drapes all needed ironing. (Don't believe what those steamer cleaner things say about being able to steam drapes while hanging, cuz it doesn't work.) I had to take the drapes down and iron them the ol' fashioned way. Then we had to put the tree up, and of course there were complications with that, but my gf was able to fluff it and get the lights mostly working. Didn't start wrapping until 7pm. My gf helped with that. We actually went to bed at our normal bedtime, surprisingly. Such a nice treat after years of staying up doing marathon wrapping and assembly sessions until 4am!

Of course the kids were up since 6am, (what? Are they 5?). But I was having none of that!

Very nice Christmas morning. Time to start the turkey!

Hope you all are having a great Christmas!

I guess Blogger is too busy, won't let me upload any photos, I will try later.

Lola's Diner ©2008-2011

Update on my Walmart Rant on poor customer service...

Update:

A "manager" called me from Walmart and wanted all the details on how I did not receive good customer service. She wanted to know exactly what happened and who did what.

I'm sorry, but the elderly Greeter did everything I think she possibly could, it wasn't her fault that the other employees who were standing around doing nothing chatting with each other didn't help.

Nor was it her fault that the manager on duty walked away and she had to run after him. The Greeter should not get in trouble.

Anyway, turns out that store only got 4 of the item that had a poster prominently displayed at the entrance. FOUR! And they sold out right way. The "manager" who phoned me claimed they were contractually required to keep the poster displayed for a certain amount of time. She told me exactly where the books WERE. Near the toy department. No one directed me there. She also said someone should have accompanied me on my hunt, or gone to look and have me wait. Nothing of the sort happened.

She claimed they were having a managers meeting at 9pm Wednesday night and they were going to discuss this so it doesn't happen again. Bravo Walmart! I am soooo glad that I helped you to improve your customer service and so happy to know that you are throwing the Greeter under the bus and blaming her.

I'm so happy that I had to go chasing this item down at a competitor and pay more.

Thank you so much Walmart for allowing me to waste my valuable time, not only in your store, being led on a wild goose chase for over an hour, but also on the phone.

And what do I have to show for helping them improve their shoddy customer service? Bupkus! Nada! Zip! Zilch! Nothing! Way to go Walmart!

Lola's Diner ©2008-2011