I needed a flashlight today. I always forget that in our tool box we have a flashlight, but today I didn't forget because we left our tool box out last night after putting together our bookshelf. So I got the flashlight and went to use it. Of course, the batteries were dying (although, surprisingly, they weren't dead yet [I'll avoid the Monty Python quote...]). Since I need to go to the hardware store today anyways, I decided to check the batteries to see what size I'll need to buy. I found out that they were size "C" and noticed a strange sticker on the side of one of the copper tops:



Notice that TMC Bookstore price sticker? Wow! That's one old battery! And it's not completely dead yet! You know what they say: "You can't top the copper top!"

Labels: NY, Random

My (Susan's) friend and former Next Door Neighbor, Amy, gave me the idea for this post. Here are the rules: If you want to play, e-mail me (since you can't leave a comment on this post) letting me know and I'll assign you a letter (if you don't know my e-mail address, find it on my Facebook profile). You write about ten things you love that begin with your assigned letter, and post it on your blog. When people comment on your list, you give them a letter, and the chain will continue. I have been given the Terrific letter "T". As a disclaimer, rather that think of my favorite "T" words, my approach at the beginning was more one of finding ways to express my most favorite things using the letter "T".

So, here are 10 of my favorite things expressed with the letter "T":

1. First of all, what's a T list without Tigger. T-I-Double"Guh"-ERRRRRR! That's right. Tigger was always my favorite character on Pooh Corner. Piglet is cute, Roo is adorable, and Eeyore is so pitiable, but none of the characters can compete with Tigger. "Tiggers are wonderful things!... They're bouncy, trouncy, flouncy, pouncy, Fun! Fun! Fun! Fun! Fun!"

2. Now, for a creative way to work my favorite food onto this list: Tomatoes on a Toasted Turkey Sub from Subway (okay, really the pickles are the best part - not the tomatoes, and I rarely actually order them Toasted, but lately I have been getting the Turkey - it has the fewest calories) If you read this, then you probably know me somewhat well and if the fact that Subway is the bestest and most tastiest restaurant in the whole wide world is a shocker to you then we need to hang out more, because obviously you barely know me at all!

3. Another of my favorite things is Time with The Husband. Really nothing beats a relaxing afternoon with Ivan - whether it's at home or away (especially if we decide to get Subway). God certainly knew what He was doing when he created life-long companionship between a husband and wife. (Well, He always knows what He's doing, but you know what I mean.)

4. Torrential Rain - I like to sit inside - nice and cozy at home - and listen to the rhythm of the falling rain (thankfully, it's not telling me what a fool I've been - if it were, then it probably wouldn't be one of my favorite things).

5. Thanksgiving - I basically enjoy all holidays, but Thanksgiving is a pretty good representative holiday - and it starts with a "T". It's great to be with family and reflect on God's goodness and provision. This year has already been one that has taught me a lot about the breadth of God's love and I have a lot to be thankful for - no need to wait until November to give thanks.

6. Tractors - okay, this one might take you by surprise, but tractors hold many happy memories for me. I grew up in North California and at one point we lived on 12 acres of land, so, naturally, my dad bought a tractor. It was not only useful in moving dirt, digging ditches, etc, but also for moving us kids :) During the winter, Dad would tie the sleds to the back of the tractor and drive wildly through the snow in our back yard. During the spring and fall, Dad would put us in the bucket and drive around while raising and lowering the bucket like a wonderful ride at the fair. During the summer, he would take those bucket rides a step further and at the end dump us into the pool for a swim. Such fun you can have with a tractor!

7. Telephone - we live far away from friends and family, so basically the telephone is the best way to keep in touch with people. Also, several times a day while Ivan is at work we talk on the telephone and it helps the day go by faster.

8. Tropics - I love the heat. My ideal vacation would be a trip somewhere beachy and hot. Maybe a cruise to the tropics - or the Caribbean. In general, I'm always cold. When we lived in Sacramento during the summers when it would be around 100F outside, I would enjoy sitting in the car with the windows rolled up soaking in the dry, hot, wonderful heat inside the car. I rarely sweated. I just soaked it up. My mom called me a lizard. I love the heat.

9. Time for another random one: Mr. T - Okay, I didn't watch much of the A-Team growing up, just a few re-runs here and there, but he's right up there with Knight Rider - I mean, come one, Kit is one awesome car.... "The jibba jabba stops here... Take it from me, Mr. T... I pity the foo'." To quote his fan site, he's "a man with a heart of gold and plenty around his neck." Classic!

10. A final random favorite thing: Tailgate Parties. Well, football isn't really my favorite sport and I've never actually been to a tailgate party, but if you ask me, the best part about watching sports is eating the yummy food that is always served at those sorts of gatherings. So, in honor of all the yummy, unhealthy snack foods out there, I'll finish off the list with Tailgate Parties. Some of my favorites at the moment are: Cheez-Its, Triscuits and Cheese, Chips and Salsa, Pretzels and Jalapeno Cheese Dip, 7-layer dip, Nachos, Teriyaki Chicken Wings, Deviled Eggs, Jalapeno Poppers, and Pizza - pretty much anything with cheese - I don't really go for the sweets as much as the salty stuff.

So there's my list of favorite things using the letter "T". If you want to take a stab at it, e-mail me and I'll send you a letter for you to blog about :)

Labels: Food, Random