One Hot Momma

Before......

And After......

Ain't Sally Grand.....

I Love You Mr Occifer!! YOU ROCK

Okay, so we are all well aware of my lust for The Boys in Blue, and or Red for that matter!!

And most of us are probably aware that when an officer of the law is cruising down the highway, that at least a few of the other people driving are going to act~ well, lets just say stupid, shall we!!

This is a pet peeve of mine.. Big Time.

I think it is absolutely hilarious how people will slow to match the speed of the Cruiser... I mean if a cop is doing 10 below the speed limit, inevitably the cars around him will also reduce to match his speed.

And then as soon as the Officer makes his exit, or disappears into the median... the mad dash to the finish line begins again... Hahahahhhahaha, ohhhhhhh how this kills me!!

Really, folks, he ain't gonna eat ya!!

Not me, tho.. If Mr Smokey Bear is cruising down the interstate and holding up traffic, I will be the first to pass him... I ain't skeered!!! This essentially applies to my personal travels, because my Big Truck is not fast enough to pass the old man in the broke down travel trailer weaving in the right lane with his fourways on!! You get the idea, the Big Truck is slow!!

But in me Pony Car, I am hell on wheels... And of course, being a Mustang I should probably drive slower, because after all don't they look for speeding red sports cars??

So, anyways, on to the story...

Thursday, while travelling over to Bama, I run up on one such procession... Mr. Smokey Bear was cruising down the freeway doing about 72 mph.... When it dawned on everyone that a Great Officer Of The Law was in their presence, they immediately renegotiated their E T As..

Yes, everyone dropped about 10 mph to form a convoy of four wheelers behind the Smokey Bear. I played along at first, constantly wondering why the reduction in speed. Once I became enlightened to the situation, I gradually weaved my way through traffic until I was the lead car in the slow lane.. (Mr Occifer had tucked himself firmly into the highspeed lane, and was not budging) Side by side (we are back up to about 75 mph at this point) we approach a slower vehicle in the right lane, so I tuck in behind the cop and we make the pass. The Copper then reduces down to a slower rate of speed, while passing the several more slow vehicles... When clear, I merge back into the right lane... Now we both accelerate together, he is matching me..

We do this several times...

Accelerate....

BRAKE

Tuck in to the left

Make the pass

Merge Right

Accelerate

The guy in the car behind the officer, is dying to get around, but essentially too scared to make a move. He had several opportunities to make the pass, but always slowed when the officer slowed. I think Mr Smoky Bear was playing with these folks. So about the fourth time we did the tuck and pass maneuver, the guy following the officer decided he was not going to allow me to merge in behind the officer...

He closed in on the Cruiser and made some gesture at me thru his windshield....

The Occifer of the Law also noticed him doing this and lo, and behold... What does the Smoky Bear do???

Well folks, he throws on the Blue Lights, which immediately causes the fellow following him to reduce speed allowing a gap for me to safely tuck in behind the cruiser... Funny thing, the lights then were turned off and the Smoky accelerated to get passed all the slower traffic. When clear, I made the right lane merge and the Officer slowed a bit. As I pulled even with him, he looked over and gave me a HUGE smile and a little wave... Then he nodded and made a gesture for me to "Get on Down the road" At this point, we were both doing about 73 mph... I smiled and waved and accelerated... The Cop then slowed and of course everyone else slowed too. So now I pretty much have the entire stretch of road to myself.... The guy who had been following decides to make the pass to get around the Officer... He eased in the right lane, and never made the pass. The Officer rode beside him for some time....But the little silver car, never did make the pass.

Mr. Smokey Bear, you are my hero and I love you !!

Bear With Me Folks

I seem to be in a bit of a tailspin here lately.

So while I am off getting a grip, I leave you the option of viewing one of current favorite bands..

Hopefully, I will be back to blogging in a week or so but until then.... Enjoy.

And NO, I have not met someone.... This just happened to be the only video of this song I could find... And I do love this song!!

Not What It Seems.....

I am feeling a bit depressed at the moment...

It seems a particular male friend of mine is having troubles with his wife. This friend has never crossed any "lines" when it came to our friendship... Nothing was ever said that could have been considered inappropriate...

Well, he has been contacting a bit more frequently...And it has me worried.

Am I so naive? Is it true that men and women can truly never be just friends.. I have always maintained that it was possible. Silly Me!!

I just received a message from him asking me if I would be willing to go get something to eat next time I am in town.. I did NOT respond.

DAMN IT, I think I just lost another friend!! Great, now I have another awkward moment to deal with. And I am really no good at awkward moments, especially when it comes to having to re-explain something that I thought was already understood. I mean sure, maybe he really does just need someone to talk to....but I personally think that should be a male friend.. I ain't getting in the middle of this!!! Grrrrrrr.....

Okay, let me explain something.. This man is not really a true friend.. He is more like a casual acquaintance with whom I exchange witty banter. We don't go out and socialize together... But we are close enough to know details of each others existence outside of the immediate conversation.. You know, just someone with whom you cross paths on a regular basis, and begin to become familiar with. I have known of his wife from Day One.. And I thought their relationship was wonderful... It seemed that way to me!!

This is just something else to frustrate me, until the situation is handled... Which it will be resolved ASAP.... Grrrrrr.......

Can you people please stop dumping stuff in my lap... I really don't need the excessive stress it puts me through, trying to deal with your crap...

Okay, that last statement was really directed at someone else... but if you don't pay attention, I can't help you... Psychiatrist-5 Cents...... Just call me LUCY.

Round Two

In my quest for fitness, I had decided to participate (or try to) in at least one 5K run/walk each month.

The last one was such a personal victory for me....

Now I have officially registered for my 2nd event....

I think the 3rd one will be here, so I can actually have someone I know standing by applauding me on... Not to mention, when I visit my Father, we usually have lunch together here. It is sort of our little tradition...And he suggested this race...

Official Results

Okay, so I finally found the official results posted on last weeks 5K.

Out of 364 women, I came in 180th.... Not bad for my first attempt, don't ya think.

Official Time- 33:48

Oh, and by the way.... This weekend I was feeling exceptionally motivated and stepped it up a notch.. I was able to run an entire 5 miles...Took about an hour, so I am good for a solid 12 minute mile.

Book Giveaway!!

Although I consider myself a fairly avid reader, I have probably not purchased a handful of books in the past 5 years.... Thanks to friends and family, I always have a good stash of books lying around...

Imagine how excited I was to find out the Overwhelmed With Joy was doing a book give-away.
Go check out the contest here! The Prize , A copy of Tracey Elliot's Unbroken..

Wise Decision Indeed

With all the changes that are forthcoming, I have been a tad bit apprehensive about my decision to "start over" with the new company. I did a little research to see just what types of positions the current employer might have available for me and my need for transferring home.They do have several opportunities available over in Bama. But I have yet to pursue them any further.

And now I am glad that I haven't!!!!!!

The current employer is taking the loss of this contract very personal. Along with another major account that I recently found out they lost as well! Both to the "new" company.

The current employer has made promises of grandeur to anyone who decides to stick with them!

Well now..

For those who decide to make the switch, hell hath no fury!!

I was completely shocked to learn some disturbing news this week. An extremely spiteful decision on their part, the present company has mandated that all supplies and parts currently in the shop will be discarded before the new company takes over.. They have no intention of even selling the items to the new guys... They went so far as to say that they will haul it to the dump if need be. WOW.. And no new items will be ordered... Um, hello, we still have 3 months until the transition... I need wiper blades, an oil change perhaps....

Even worse, the site manager in our Tennessee facility has been offered the option to transfer..
BTW, Homer will not be given the opportunity. It is official!! So Long Sucka. So, B has been offered the option and has been debating it for a week or so. This week, Corporate goes into her office (at the Aluminum Co) and demands to know her position. She told them that she was seriously considering making the switch and they FIRED HER ON THE SPOT!! On Monday, after a weeks vacation! Then they threatened to have her escorted off the property...

The Aluminum Co stepped in at this point and said that they would do no such thing... She would have time to gather her things and exit at a leisurely pace...After all, this is not the Trucking Company's Facility.... OMG!! Can you believe this...... B has worked with the Trucking Company for over 20 years and she is terminated with no warning because she is considering the transfer.

Next in line is our site assistant... She is just a doll, and VERY efficient, unlike Homer.. She runs the office with absolutely no conflicts whatsoever, when Homer is off... Well, we the drivers are all very concerned for her "safety" We have all made our pleas to her to "fend off the dragon"
Simply put, we told her to lie thru her teeth... "Um, yes, I am planning to stay with the Trucking Company" We would hate to lose her, even if it would only be for 3 months. So she is prepared and has made the call to the new company. They assured her that no matter what happens in the next few days, her new job is secure!! They will even find her a temporary position to put her in until the transfer is complete. That is what they also did with B... She went to work the very next day with the new company, but DAMN how inconvenient is that...To be forced into a temp position for 3 months because someones drawers are up their crack.

Needless to say, I am in no way going to feel any negative emotion about this transfer after all that has happened this week... That sealed the deal for me!! I knew the Trucking Company was_______, but I had no idea how unscrupulous they were....


EDIT: To eliminate confusion, I might add that The Trucking Company threatened to escort B off of the Aluminum Co's property.... The Alum Co stood up for her . The New Trucking CO, also did their part by finding her immediate employment, at an alternate location until the Evil Ones were officially gone!!

How Sally Get Her Groove On

Well, I have had Sally for one year and I thought it was time to give her a little bling.

Step One in the Mustang Modification.

Here she is before:

And After!!

Annoyed IS an Understatement

Everything seems to be going fine.. Life is good. (for the most part) But for some reason......

Everything. Is. Irritating. The. Crap. Out. Of. Me. !!

I cant take much more of this...