Houston --- We Have A Problem !

A back page news story today stated that the Space Station's ONLY toilet is out of order ! I don't know about you, but I think that is front page news! Especially if you are one of the astronauts who spends weeks at a time in that small space.

So, what do you do? I think Bud's Plumbing and Heating would charge a fortune for an in-orbit service call. And then, what if they got out there and had to order a part? That would likely entail another expensive in-orbit service call. And I don't know about Bud's but I would think most local plumbing contractors wouldn't know exactly how to repair a space station toilet.

I don't have a good visual of the whole situation. I have seen how things just float around in those space ships and there are some things you just don't want floating around you on a regular basis.

My advice to the crew - don't eat anything and don't drink beer!

10 Things You Won't Hear in my Home Town

1. Duct tape won't fix that.
2. I don't have a favorite college football team.
3. Little Debbies have too many fat grams.
4. We are vegetarians.
5. Would you like your salmon poached or broiled?
6. I couldn't find anything at Wal-Mart today.
7. Who's Dale Earnhardt?
8. We don't need another big dog.
9. The tires on that truck are entirely too big.
10. I think you cooked those green beans too long.

Where Do I Begin. . . . .?

The lyrics to a famous song start with, "Where do I begin to tell the story of how great a love can be . . . ?"

This week my grandson Will turns 18 and he graduates from high school. He begins a new chapter and in a few weeks will be leaving home to begin his life as a college student. There are so many things I could say about Will - I don't think there is enough space in the blogsphere to hold all the thoughts I have about him so I just want to acknowledge him in a very small way.

From the time he was born, he has brought happiness to all who know him. It is a common occurrence for people to stop me at the grocery store or at church or at the post office - just to tell me what a great kid Will is! He excels in everything he has ever done. He is an honor student, has compassion for others, has always set his goals high, and has treated everyone in his path with utmost respect.

In a selfish way, I will be sad to see him leave home because I love having him one block down the street where I can see him anytime I want but I am also excited about seeing him continue his journey as an adult and watching as he begins to accomplish those things he aspires to do with his life.

Congratulations, Will. I could not be more proud!

I love you so much !

Idol Update

Benji and Kristen earned 200 points this week because they had Syesha in the 3rd or 4th spot. Five people have the remaining two contestants as 1st or 2nd.

As the administrator of the pool, I predict that DAVID will be the next American Idol!

Idol Pool Update

Amy, Terry H., and Claire all earned 200 points last night because they had Jason in the 3rd or 4th slot. Everyone else stayed the same.

Since I picked Jason #1 , that did me in, but he was a disappointment to me later in the show. I thought he was better at the beginning and went downhill. Since many people picked David Cook to win, the scoring will be interesting if he does. Still very much up in the air.

Idol Pool Update

These are the score so far:

Sara - 200 points
John - 200 points
Kirk - 200 points
April - 300 points
Kristen - 300 points
Terry H. - 200 points
Susan T. - 50 points
Benji - 200 points
Terry W. - 200 points
Amy - 100 points
Claire - 50 points
Chuck - 200 points
Susan C. - 100 points

The last four candidates carry a much higher point value so it is still anyone's game to win.
Good luck on the final four!