One Of The Many Waterfalls In Bracebridge

Despite the lousy weather, we still made it to the falls. Something about going to see the waterfalls that just made the trip all fun and worth it!

The endless waterfalls sound, the gushing . . .

and the beauty!

Posted from Bracebridge, Canada

Rain, Rain, Go Away, Please Come Back Another Day

The weather is lousy in Canada, rain, rain, rain, snow, cold, more rain, the temperature is about 9⁰Celsius (48⁰F), this is a winter temperature for us Alabamian. But we are still enjoying the vacation and having fun in Canada.

Our second stop in Canada was at Coby’s brother in Bailieboro. The rain stopped for about an hour or so and the girls were able to ride ‘Wilbur’ the pony.

We made it to Bracebridge, Canada last Thursday and the mosquitoes and black flies welcomed us by the hundreds. I think there were more mosquitoes in Bracebridge than in the whole State of Alabama.

On Saturday the day before Pentecost Sunday, we had some  sun and a little bit warmer weather. I think the high was at 65⁰ Fahrenheit. We got to play outside and rode four wheelers. But on Sunday, shortly after Mass, it started snowing. We thought the Holy Spirit was supposed to be in a form of tongue of fire.

Posted from Bracebridge, Canada

No Internet Access, No Blog!

Internet access is very limited at Coby’s parents house, which is no connection at all! But (we) I am surviving, this is why I had to go to the “Oliver’s coffee house”, and use their free Wi-Fi access for a little bit to check all my emails and do this quick blog.

Weather in Bracebridge is very cold at the moment, in fact yesterday we had snow. Go figure . . . friends of ours told us it is very hot in Alabama.

No pictures yet this time, but I will post some later on this week.

Post from Bracebridge, Canada

Weekly Joke - What Is The Highest Number?

One day Jimmy went up to his father and asked,
"Daddy, what's the highest number?"
his daddy said,
"Well, I'm not exactly sure, but i think it's in the stimulus package.

Wednesday Series 2 - Why Men Don't Live As Long As Women

I have started this ‘Wednesday Series’ last week.

Ropes are for sissies!

Day 2 – Made It To Lucan, Canada!

The overnight stayed in front of Wal Mart in Dayton, Ohio was good. We didn’t wake up to chirping birds, but to the noise  of ‘a parking lot sweeping truck’. Although it was really neat to watch it from the bedroom window of the RV.

We drove another 6 hours and made it to Lucan around three in the afternoon with no problem. Going through the border was a piece of cake as well.

So far so good thank you for all your prayers!

Day 3 – We will be driving to Bailie Boro this morning, another 4 hour drive and hope I won’t forget to take some pictures this time.

Day 1- Overnight In Front Of Wal Mart In Dayton, Ohio

Our road trip started today, on Sunday at 7 in the morning and we made it all the way to Dayton, Ohio. The girls did well in the RV, thank goodness for DVD player!
We stopped couple of times for gas and dinner and drove for about ten hours.

When we arrived at one of the rest area, the girls were so tired from sitting, they came out and threw themselves on the ground (parking lot curb) and pretended to be sleeping.


It was too hot to eat inside the RV, and it was to sunny to eat at the picnic table, the curb was the only place that was cool enough to eat because of the shade from the RV.


Found this interesting moth at Wal Mart's parking lot. The wing span was about 8 to 10 inches long.

-- Post From Michael's iPhone

Canada . . . Here We Come

In a few days we will be driving up to Canada to visit Coby’s family. This will be our first road trip using the RV, so please keep us in your prayers. We will be visiting some old friends along the way to Canada and on the way back. I will try to blog remotely using my iPhone, and maybe we will see some interesting things and places along the way.

Maybe we will see a moose . . . or maybe we won’t! But for sure we will have a good time!

We’ll keep you posted!

Weekly Joke - Government Purchasing Specifications

1. All pipe is to be made of a long hole, surrounded by metal or  plastic centered around the hole.

2. All pipe is to be hollow throughout the entire length - do not use holes of different length than the pipe.

3. The I.D. (inside diameter) of all pipe must not exceed the O.D. (outside diameter) - otherwise the hole will be on the outside.

4. All pipe is to be supplied with nothing in the hole so that water, steam or other stuff can be put inside at a later date.

5. All pipe should be supplied without rust - this can be more readily applied at the job site.

N.B. Some Vendors are now able to supply pre-rusted pipe. If available in your area, this product is recommended as it will save a lot of time on the job site.

6. All pipe over 500ft (153m) in length should have the words "long pipe" clearly painted on each end, so the Contractor will know it is a long pipe.

7. Pipe over 2 miles (3.2km) in length must have the words "long pipe" painted in the middle, so the Contractor will not have to walk the entire length of the pipe to determine whether or not it is a long pipe.

8. All pipe over 6" (152mm) in diameter must have the words "large pipe" painted on it, so the Contractor will not mistake it for small pipe.

9. Flanges must be used on all pipe. Flanges must have holes for bolts quite separate from the big hole in the middle.

10. When ordering 90 degrees, 45 degrees or 30 degrees elbow, be sure to specify right hand or left hand; otherwise you will end up going the wrong way.

11. Be sure to specify to your vendor whether you want level, uphill or downhill pipe. If you use downhill pipe for going uphill, the water will flow the wrong way.

12. All couplings should have either right hand or left hand thread, but do not mix the threads - otherwise, as the coupling is being screwed on one pipe, it is unscrewed from the other.

Must Visit: Creative Minority Report: Amazing Fossil Discoveries!

I've been visiting Creative Minority Report very regularly. They are very solid in their faith, and very funny at times.

You have to visit them by clicking the link below to see what I'm talking about. Creative Minority Report: Amazing Fossil Discoveries!

Wednesday Series 1 - Why Men Don't Live As Long As Women

I’m starting a new Wednesday series, why men don’t live as long as women.

You are welcome to comment or come up with some funny captions. Enjoy!

I Wonder what he makes an hour? It can't be enough!

The Real Thing

The time is here, I wish something different would’ve happened during the Notre Dame’s commencement ceremony today, but it doesn’t look like it! Everyday I pray to Our Lord and Our Blessed Mother that they will intercede. Maybe the miracle and the change of heart will happen during the Obama’s speech, but unlikely, we can only hope and pray!

I would like to look back to May 21, 2001 – The Real Thing – President Bush in Notre Dame!

He quoted Mother Teresa, “said that what the poor often need -- even more than shelter and food, though these are desperately needed as well -- is to be wanted," Bush said. "And that sense of belonging is within each of us to provide."

I can only imagine what Obama will quote, his only and best lines The Beatitudes.

Lord have mercy on our 44th ‘Pro-abortion’ President! And have mercy on Fr. Jenkins too!

President Bush was presented with an honorary doctor of laws degree. He joked in his speech that while his brother, Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, may be the family's only Catholic, the degree made him the only "Domer," or holder of a Notre Dame degree.

Text of President Bush's Notre Dame speech (click)

. . . And Jesus Wept

In light of the Notre Dame scandal . . . and Jesus wept!

Please go to NotreDameScandal.com

Weekly Joke - Wedding Colors

Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to her mother, "Why is the bride dressed in white?" "Because white is the color of happiness, and today is the happiest day of her life." The child thought about this for a moment then said, "So why the groom wearing black?"

First Car Developed by Obama Motors (formerly General Motors)

The preview of this prototype car developed by Obama Motors (formerly know as General Motors) is brought to you by "I Hate The Media.com" I guess I’ll stick to my Toyota!

Quote from I Hate The Media.com:

“ It’s sleek. Powerful. And comes with a remarkably fuel

efficient ethanol engine. It’s the 2010 Czar Car from Obama Motors.

Designed by well-known automotive designer Barack Obama, the Czar Car simultaneously protects the environment and the President’s union constituents.

The Czar Car runs on ethanol and gets a million miles per gallon. Once a decade when your gas tank gets low, just pull into the cornfield in your neighborhood and say, “Fill ‘er up.”

The 2010 Czar Car is currently just a prototype, but you’ll soon see if being driven by members of ACORN as they travel around the country performing census duties and counting people who don’t exist in Democratic districts.

Best of all, the Czar Car comes with a lifetime guarantee supplied by the government of the United States of America.

And since it comes from the same people who brought you the Post Office and the Department of Motor Vehicles, we suggest you keep that warranty handy at all times.”

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UPDATE: When this car goes into production sometimes in mid-2010, the United States government will send an Obama Motors Key Ring (click) to you as part of the stimulus package.

“Life – Imagine The Potential” - Video

CatholicVote.org has done it again, they created another powerful video promoting life. If you have not seen the “Catholic Vote 2008” that came out for the 2008 election, you can click here.

This one is a must see and you have to spread it to everyone you know, Life – Imagine the Potential.

UPDATE: According to CNA, “Speaking at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast on Friday, EWTN host Raymond Arroyo announced that the video received "initial acceptance" to be broadcast on the closing episode of the Fox Network’s singing competition "American Idol."

Tribute to Mothers

Happy Mother’s Day to . . .

. . . all mothers, especially our heavenly Mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary for protecting and always keeping us close to your Son Jesus.

. . . Our earthly mothers, for choosing life despite what the world is choosing. And for loving and caring for our souls.

. . . the mother of our children, the mother of my girls, for choosing life! For always being there for them no matter what the circumstances are. For loving, caring and praying for them. Happy Mother’s Day! We Love you!

Weekly Joke – Homeless

A republican, a libertarian and a democrat were having lunch in a family restaurant one winter day when a bum with long hair and a scraggly beard came in and sat down at a corner table. The waitress walked by him several times, ignoring him, “Excuse me," asked the conservative to his waitress, “but why are you ignoring that man?”
“Oh, he’s one of the local homeless,” replied the waitress. “He has no money and never orders anything, but the boss let’s him come in to get warm.”
“Well, get him some soup and a sandwich and put it on my bill,” instructed  the republican.
“And something to drink. Some milk perhaps,” chimed in the libertarian.
“And pie for dessert,” offered the liberal. “I’ll cover that.”
So the waitress brought all the food over to the homeless one, who ate heartily of it. When he was finished the homeless man came over to his benefactors and  said, “I am Jesus, the Christ. You have given me food when I am hungry and drink for my thirst. I will reward for this.” He placed his hand on the republican and said, “You have arthritis. It is gone and shall never bother you again.”
Next he turned to the libertarian and placed his hand upon him. “You have migraine headaches. Never again will you suffer from any headache.”

Finally he turned to the democrat. 
“DON’T TOUCH ME!” screamed the democrat.
“I’M ON DISABILITY!”

How To Start Each Day With A Smile

1. Open a new file in your computer.

 

2. Name it 'Barack Hussein Obama'.

3. Send it to the Recycle Bin. 

4. Empty the Recycle Bin.

 

5. Your PC will ask you: 'Do you really want to delete of 'Barack Hussein Obama?'

6. Firmly Click 'Yes.'

7. Feel better?

GOOD - Tomorrow we'll do Nancy Pelosi!

Still Funny . . .

I can’t take credit for this one. I saw it here: “Yes, They Are All Mine.” I know we shouldn’t be laughing about this, but it’s still funny!

People said that the day we have a black president will be the day pigs fly. Sure enough 100 days into his presidency, it happened! Swine flu!!!