On the canal.....

Our duck population took a large jump.
I'm wondering if this group of mallards is just passing through.
I was throwing bread to them but, they were not very friendly.

The white duck IS a regular and looks funny among his wild cousins

They ate a little bread and went along their way

Weather

Wilma Watching

Update: Florida is looking at a CAT5 storm now

The Apprentice

This weeks episode found the Blonde Brigade once again gunning for Toral.
Not that she doesn't deserve to be next on Trump's chopping block, but they were more concentrated on pushing her out than winning the task---to create a new character for DQ to advertise "The Blizzard".

The guys created a DQ Genie, and the good 'ole boys at Dairy Queen ate it up.
I won't comment on Mark in that costume.......no I won't go there.

The goofy thing the girls came up with was given the boot.
I was yelling.....hello? Shoudn't it say DQ somewhere?
Clearly that red spoon is not good brand recognition.

Kristi is annoying, I think the accent is fake and I think if the girls lose again, she is next to go.
I also think that if the girls do fail next week, The Donald will mix up the teams.

I am still predicting Randall and Alla for the final two.
Josh is a possibility, I think he is holding back for his shot.

To the boardroom, someone will be fired.

Really all Toral had to do was keep her mouth shut.
After all, she contributed nothing to the task, and was not the reason it failed.
OK.....she wouldn't wear the stupid costume.
The Blondes only wanted her to wear it, because they are so damn mean anyways.

Well, Toral did NOT keep her mouth shut and Trump said "You're Fired" without even considering who DID lose the task.

Note to Apprentice Candidates:
If your plan is to fly under the radar, you need to keep your mouth shut in the board room.

Bu-Bye Toral



Bren's Blog at Yahoo
Reality TV makes a good point
Sage Lewis goes into much detail
Barers of Maple Valley thinks a lot like I do

Weather

The Galveston Daily News is featuring local residents telling their personal
"Stories from Rita".
I was in line at Super Walmart the other day, and the lady behind me commented on the fact that I had both Halloween stuff and Christmas stuff in my basket. She said "A few weeks ago we thought we would not be celebrating any holidays, didn't we?".

Yeah....I know

Go Astros!

I guess I'll be watching the World Series from my very own living room, I wasn't chosen in the Astro's lottery to purchase tickets...phooey!
Off to buy snacks for tonight's game, after all they are not there yet.

Update: I'm still not believing what just happened.....argh!

Rhett says.....

This week the Carnival of Cats is hosted at
Where Dolphins Play
They have a really cool Howl-o-ween theme this week.
Seeya there!

The Apprentice

Well, I haven't watched it yet.
The Astro's were playing and I taped.
I have even resisted going to the official site to see who got fired.
Details...later

Weather

The weather guy says they are watching "something" that could become TS Wilma.
Wilma being the very last name on this years hurricane naming list.
Well hell.. we can't not finish the list now can we?

We had a little teaser of a cool front early in the week, but in typical SE Texas fashion,
it is hot again.




I grabbed my camera this morning when I took my walk.
These White Herons were just kind of milling around the Bayou.
So pretty!

Shopping.....

I just had to get one of those big scarecrows for the yard.
I didn't get to decorate much last year, since we were just moving in.

I'm not sure why this amused me but it did



Here he is alive and well.


John has cut back the Hibiscus, they had gotten pretty beat up in Rita

I think I'll get some pumpkins and stuff to go around him today.

Friday Cat Blogging

I put a hummingbird feeder out the other day.
I haven't seen any yet, but I think Rhett did!

He helped John fix the screen



I'm glad he didn't fall that's a long ways down!



Rhett says....
Who? Me??



Visit the Friday Ark

Shopping.....

I had to go to the grocery store today for just a few little things.

I hate it when you are trying to remember what to buy because you didn't make a list thinking you can remember what to buy and....everyone is talking on their flipping cell phones.
Not that I am into eavesdropping, but it is very hard to concentrate with so many conversations going on.

I started out in produce, where a 20 something has her big butt and cart parked directly in front of the Roma tomatoes. She is going on about the need for a castration. I got the feeling she wasn't talkin' bout no French Poodle either. Excuse me, I just need some tomatoes.

On to dairy next and trying to reach the cheese around a middle aged lady dressed in a nice suit and taking a business call. Sounds like a deal is about to fall through.

In the beer aisle a college aged couple are loading up on Corona and he is calling in sick to work....*cough cough*. Must be Astro's fans.

I head down the center of the store where the soups are kept. A young lady is crouched down on the floor arguing with her Mom over whether she is blind or the store does not carry this all important thing she has been sent to find. I vote for blind.

Heading back I nearly crash into a lady who is talking to herself.
Oh no she's not, she has one of those earpiece thingys for her phone.
Truely someday she will kill someone driving like that.

Finally I am at the checkout behind a lady with a 3 rowdy kids.
I do not understand a word she is yelling to whomever she is yelling at.
At first I thought she was speaking a strange language, but then I realize she is yelling with a mouth full of-- not yet paid-- for potato chips.
Rude on too many levels.

I got home without most of what I needed.
Tomorrow I go in more prepared.
Earplugs and a list.

Today....

I signed up for the Astro's lottery to win a chance to buy World Series Tickets.
How cool would that be?

Catching up......

We've been busy!
I finished my classes, and now have to get my education evaluated from the state so I can take my test. As much as I love being home, I am looking forward to getting back to work also.

John finally moved the window boards off the deck,
assuming we won't need them again this season.
The Boyz seemed a little confused, they liked playing around them.

A little brotherly love...:)

Back for your viewing pleasure.....

Buried Alive!!

(Make sure your speakers are turned up)

Today is...

Columbus Day, but who cares about that.
I prefer to celebrate Chris Burke Day today.
Go 'Stro's!!!!

Rhett says.....

All the cool cats are at Gina's Rantings for this week's Carnival of Cats

The Apprentice

Oh, what can I say about this weeks episode.
The task was to hold an electronics Expo for Senior Citizens.
The girls were an embarrasing disaster.
Imagine, resorting to sex appeal in a task like this one.
It was just almost too painful to watch. The only one on the team with a brain in her silly head is Alla. I am predicting she will be in the final group.
The boys did a great job and even Markus stepped up to be an important asset in winning the task. I still do not seeing Markus going very far, but he sure is trying hard for the team.
Another Losing PM, this time Rebecca on crutches, does not follow The Donald's advice (Toral) on who she should bring into the boardroom. She was very lucky to not get fired.
Jennifer W's smart ass attitude saved Rebecca's butt this time.









Bu-Bye Jennifer W

Read Bren's Blog

Friday Cat Blogging

Don't even think about Rhett!

Rhett says.....
Who? Me?

Visit the Friday Ark

Shopping.....

Now on sale!

Rita Road Rage T-shirts.
I'm not sure why anyone would want to remember this horrid event, much less purchase a souvenir, but if anyone does they start at $11.95.

I'll pass....:)

Today.....

I woke up in a major funk, so I went to the beach.
The water is still very warm and there is no sign of that cold front that is supposed to be arriving sometime today or tommorrow.

All eyes were on my bag of cheeto's





Mine!




3 tiny sandpipers dodge the waves




A lone Skimmer searches for a treat




A common local seabird,
the Galveston Island Pidgeon




The 61st Street Pier AKA Rita coverage headquarters



Really, I should do this more often.
I feel a lot better know....:)

Real Estate School

So I am getting the forms together for my education evaluation for the state and realize one of the classes I took is not on the list of approved courses for new licensees.
The school has it on their list and it did not occur to me to cross check.
If it is really not acceptable I will need 30 more hours.
From taking practice tests, I see my weakness is math.
I may just take it on line, these weekend classes are tough.
This sucks.

Shopping

Halloween Oreos are now on store shelves.
Why not grab a cold glass of milk and read about the history of this famous cookie or visit the official Oreo site.
Out of moo juice?
You could fry your Oreos or dip them in a glass of wine.
Did you know some dork actually invented a cookie dunker?
Now That's scary!

Weather

It's raining!
I can take mow the yard off today's to-do list....:)



BTW....Isn't my little Palm looking great?
I was so worried it would be damaged by Rita

Here is how it started out a year ago



and how it looked on Christmas Day




Hurricane Stan went to Mexico, I took my hands away from my ears long enough to find out.
The weather guy said a cool front is coming at the end of the week.
Maybe I won't break out the sweaters just yet, but I could go buy some new fall shoes.
PJ:)

Shopping.....

If you haven't checked out MidnightBox this is a good time to do so.
It is customer appreciation week and the deals are supposed to be hot.
They say the deals will only get better and the sell outs will be fast.
Stay up late and save $$ on those Christmas gifts.
Hint: the boxes are not really secret, just check the forums for details.

Rafe says......

I need to take a nap before the play-offs



The Carnival of Cats in hosted this week at
Music and Cats?













I can nap later

Rhett says.....

We are getting out our Halloween decorations today




and I helped!




Nardo, Piper, and Frisky at have their very own Halloween dishes!
MOM?????

Shopping.....

The Halloween edition of Lucky Charms is now featured at your local stores.

While you are munching on scary marshmallows why not check out Lucky's Realm, read a review, or a take the Lucky Charms Sex Quiz.

Happy Birthday.....

Gelsey!!