cinder blocks...

Have you ever stubbed your toe on a cinder block? YIKES! ouch!!!

Gonna have to show this to tree trimming man...

Cinder blocks: NOT just the foundation for all yard art.

I screamed a little when I saw this... it's on my MUST HAVE NOW list!!!  Isn't it GREAT?!

Unless you are a red.neck.

comin' to you LIVE from a single-wide where I'm wishing you a WONDERFUL week-end!!!  I'm outta here unless I find some cinder block shoes next... then I'm in trouble... hee-hee

P.S. Have you thrown your name suggestion in the bag for "Mrs. Francis" something-or-another yet?

wanted:

Are you ready for some fun my lovely lovely red.neck friends? Here's a new pocketbook for you! I want you to meet:"mrs. fran.cis something-or-another"

"mrs. fran.cis something-or-another" needs a name 'cause she can't remain "something-or-another"... remember how it goes?

I give you the name of the Pattern:

pattern name: "mrs. fran.cis"

Some history of her ingredients ('cause you know each pocketbook is cooked up with fun!):

vintage cut velvet table runner, velvet fabric sample, cut velvet pillow front and back, vintage brooch and up.cycled purse handles!

Then I say Go!

Don't forget - the name I duct tape to "mrs. fran.cis something-or-another" gets a link to YOUR blog (or website - even your Etsy Shop!) in the product description in my Etsy shop! Are you game?

Go!

comin' to you LIVE from a single-wide where I adore reading what ya'll crazy people come up with... it makes me laugh. out. loud. and I need the giggles 'cause the "resident teen" got his license and I'm sad... yet getting a lot of work out of him 'cause he's wheelin' and dealin' for gas money now... hee-hee

driving dinosaurs

I remember the days when I would have brought this home and in my excitement I would have stumbled in the house to show it to the resident teen, then he would have said, "that is so cool!", then we would have been making dinosaur sandwiches out of anything and everything. Nothing woulda' been safe because we would have FOUND things to cut with the dinosaur sandwich cutter thingy that weren't even sandwich related!

Last night I got the, "mom - you're such a nerd!" look when I showed him the greatest thing since sliced bread.

We're getting our official driver's license this afternoon.

*sigh*

comin' to you LIVE from a single-wide where I'm not going to have anyone to share my dinosaur sandwiches with after the acquisition of a driver's license. Wanna come over and play?

p.s. Have you been to visit Debbie so you can sign up to win a red.neck Glam necklace?  Better hurry... the contest ends tomorrow!!!

Cookin' up some GOOD STUFF!!!

So... this past Saturday I ran in to the First Lady and the Captain of the red.neck Neighborhood Association in the grocery store.  I don't like the grocery store - it doesn't like me... imagine their surprise when they saw me in there!

Vending machines... I'm patiently waiting for the day my kitchen is full of vending machines.

Anyway - they were getting the ingredients necessary to make "White Wings". Have you ever had those?  They are SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO good!!!  I, of course, told them I need some... and guess what they sent home to me?

You guessed it!

OHMYGOSH - DELICIOUS!!!

Here's how the dynamic duo made them:

Famous White Wings

By AlabamaGirl71 on June 05, 2003

Photo by MommyMakes

14 Reviews

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• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Yield: 16 white wings

About This Recipe

"I got this recipe from Las Casas restaurant in Temple, TX. They claim to be famous for these White Wings...I'd never heard of them til I moved to this area, but I will say the White Wings are outstanding!!"

Ingredients

• 4 (8 ounce) boneless chicken breasts
• 32 slices thin sliced bacon
• 1 lb monterey jack cheese, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 16 slices pickled jalapeno peppers

Directions

1. Cut each chicken breast into 4 strips.
2. Place a cheese cube and one slice of jalapeno on each chicken strip and roll up.
3. Wrap one slice of bacon around each rolled up chicken slice, forming a ball; then wrap another slice of bacon the opposite way.
4. Tuck the bacon into the chicken ball, using toothpicks to hold in place.
5. Grill at medium heat for 20-30 minutes, rotating constantly to ensure the meats are cooked through.
6. Cheese will start to ooze out and bacon will be crispy when done.
7. NOTE: You can speed up the cooking process by blanching the chicken balls in a fryer first for about 3-4 minutes.
8. Serve with flour tortillas, salsa, sour cream, or pico de gallo.

recipe found here

You should make some White Wings this week-end. Or, if you cook like I do - c'mon over and we'll go see the First Lady and the Captain of the red.neck Neighborhood Association (who also doubles as my own personal fire department... and snake shootin' service... and sometimes the Captain has so much fun on his lawnmower and/or tractor he jumps the gravel road...).

Did I mention they are great cooks?

comin' to you LIVE from a single-wide where I'm hoping the First Lady is reading this and will make some more this week-end... or I might be tempted to try firin' up my oven... or is it a grill I use? Maybe it's the open flame on my gas stove? Hey, did you know they have 5 burner stoves?  DO YOU KNOW WHAT I COULD DO WITH ONE OF THOSE?!!! *snicker*

P.S. Have a WONDERFUL week-end!!!

no yoke'n

right here is where you pretend i took a "before" picture.

Last night when I was supposed to be sleeping...

and right here is where you pretend i took a "during" picture. imagine... gaping hole.

I played out in the la.bor.a.tor.y. (you DO know that when I type that word I let loose with the evil/mad/insane laugh...)

right here is where you pretend you see my contemplative, raised eyebrow, "hmmmmm..." nod.

i'm thinking i like this A LOT!

I'm also thinking I might get in to the auto industry:

comin' to you LIVE from a single-wide where I'm workin' on Saddle Tramp fashions - pocketbooks... anything and everything 'cause Warrenton is HOW many days away?! No, wait... don't tell me.


p.s. Have you been to visit the Trash Talkin' Diva so you can win some duct tape, pearls and sparklin' thangs from Debbie?!  Go!!!

on my radar...

Fall...

I have faith that Fall/Autumn/cooler temps will be here soon.

And I'd take either of these dresses to spice up my changin' seasons wardrobe...

because someday it will be below 109thousandmilliontrillioncajillion degrees... maybe one day...

comin' to you LIVE from a single-wide where I'm wondering if the orange dress would clash with my hair? And... have you been to visit Debbie for your chance to win her giveaway?!

'cause duct tape looks delicious with any outfit... hee-hee