The resilient Fig tree (or so I thought)

Here's a picture of the fig tree with the Christmas lights that didn't last very long...

The story goes like this.

I have a really good friend named David. He used to work at a greenhouse and knows tons about plants and stuff. So, when he moved from Winnipeg to Montreal to go and take his Masters, he had some things he needed to give away. One of these was his fig tree. Now, I have never had any luck with plants. They don't seem to like me very much. So, I was hesitant - but David assured me this was a really resilient tree. You only have to water if once a week, and if you forget a few times it doesn't really matter. You could prune it every once in a while if it's getting too big for you (which I haven't had the guts to do yet), and all in all, it's a pretty tough plant. So, I adopted it. We had it when we were renting my sisters house and then when we moved took it with us. Well, I guess it had grown a great deal since the first transport, because we had to bend some of the branches. I thought it was fine - Andrew was a little worried. So just as we were taking it out of the car to put into the new house - a branch broke - but didn't snap off. So, I asked a friend at work (who also knows a lot about plants) how to fix it (or if it could be fixed at all). He told me to wrap a cloth around the spot where it was broken to secure it and to water that part of it. Well, it worked. After a month or two, the branch could hold it's own. It had a little scar, but other that that it was pretty much healed.

Now, don't go cheering just yet...

I thought it would look pretty to have Christmas lights on it this year. So, I proceeded to put lights on the resilient fig tree. Well, the "healed" branch broke again. POOP!! And it was doing so well. So here's my way of fixing it (it kinda' blends in, NOT)!!

Hiatus

I'm on hiatus since hubby went to TO with the computer 'till Sunday am!

Sorry :(

Ladies, you knew it was coming...

Here are the rules from the male side.
These are our rules!

1. Men are NOT mind readers.

1. Learn to work the toilet seat.
You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down.
We need it up, you need it down.
You don't hear us complaining about you leaving it down.

1. Sunday sports. It's like the full moon or the changing of the tides. Let it be.


1. Shopping is NOT a sport.
And no, we are never going to think of it that way.

1. Crying is blackmail.

1. Ask for what you want.
Let us be clear on this one:
Subtle hints do not work!
Strong hints do not work!
Obvious hints do not work!
Just say it!

1. Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.

1. Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do.
Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.

1. A headache that lasts for 17 months is a Problem.
See a doctor.

1. Anything we said 6 months ago is inadmissible in an argument.
In fact, all comments become null and void after 7 Days.

1. If you won't dress like the Victoria 's Secret girls,
don't expect us to act like soap opera guys.

1. If you think you're fat, you probably are.
Don't ask us.

1. If something we said can be interpreted two ways and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one

1. You can either ask us to do something or tell us how you want it done.
Not both.
If you already know best how to do it, just do it yourself.

1. Whenever possible, Please say whatever you have to say during commercials.

1. Christopher Columbus did NOT need directions and neither do we.

1. ALL men see in only 16 colors, like Windows default settings.
Peach, for example, is a fruit, not a color. Pumpkin is also a fruit. We have no idea what mauve is.

1. If it itches, it will be scratched.
We do that.

1. If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," We will act like nothing's wrong.
We know you are lying, but it is just not worth the hassle.

1. If you ask a question you don't want an answer to, expect an answer you don't want to hear.

1. When we have to go somewhere, absolutely anything you wear is fine.
Really.

1. Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you are prepared to discuss such topics as CARS, Hunting, Fishing, or NASCAR.

1. You have enough clothes.

1. You have too many shoes.

1. I am in shape.
Round IS a shape!

1. Thank you for reading this.
Yes, I know, I have to sleep on the couch tonight;
But did you know men really don't mind that? It's like camping.

For the women...

He said: I don't know why you wear a bra, you've got nothing to put in it.
She said: You wear pants don't you?

He said: Shall we try swapping positions tonight?
She said: That's a good idea - you stand by the ironing board while I sit on the sofa and fart!

He said: What have you been doing with all the grocery money I gave you?
She said: Turn sideways and look in the mirror!

On a wall in a ladies room "My husband follows me everywhere!" Written just below it...
"I do not!"

Q. How many honest, intelligent, caring men in the world does it take to do the dishes?
A. Both of them.

Q. How does a man show that he's planning for the future?
A. He buys two cases of beer.

Q. What is the difference between men and government bonds?
A. The men mature.

Q. Why are blonde jokes so short?
A. So that men can remember them.

Q. How many men does it take to change a roll of toilet paper?
A. We don't know; it has never happened.

Q. Why is it difficult to find men who are sensitive, caring and Good-looking?
A. They already have boyfriends.

Q. What do you call a women who knows where her husband is every night?
A. A widow.

Q. Why are married women heavier than single women?
A. Single women come home, see what's in the fridge and go to bed. Married women come home, see what's in bed and go to the fridge

Don't worry guys, there's more to come for you. I'm working on it.

PS ignore all the copyright stuff on the pic, I had to use it anyway!!

A funny!

Men are not mind readers. If a man asks a woman if something is wrong and she says "nothing", they will act like nothing's wrong. They know we're lying, but it is just not worth the hassle. And finally, ask for what you want. Subtle hints do not work! Strong hints do not work! Obvious hints do not work! Just say it!

Don't worry, this one was for the men, women, you've got one coming too!!

Do Your Boobs Hang Low

Sing this song to the tune: Turkey in the Straw

Note: I know some of you may be distressed by the change of word from ear to BOOB. Suck it up and deal with it, okay?!!

Do your boobs hang low?
Do they wobble to and fro?
Can you tie 'em in a knot?
Can you tie 'em in a bow?
Can you throw 'em over your shoulder
Like a Continental Soldier?
Do your boobs hang low?

Laugh, it's good for you!



I don't know about you guys, but when I hear a baby laugh it makes me laugh too. The giggling and cuteness is just so adorable. Enjoy!!

ps Does anyone have a hot clue what language is (or what is written) at the beginning of the video?

Will Ferrell is The Phantom of the Opera



I Love Will Ferrell! I can't wait to see his new movie "Stranger than Fiction". Just thought You'd all enjoy a nice laugh today. ENJOY!!

Another dog story

I Love 'puppy'. He's so cuddly and fun. When we go over, he gets so excited and it's nice to see that. Even if there's no human that gets that excited to see me :(

A little while ago we went over to the my MIL's. I was about to open the door to go outside and see 'puppy' when I saw carrot ends lined up at the end of the deck. I asked my MIL what they were there for. She said "The dog lined them up like that". She had thrown the carrot ends outside for him to eat (apparently the vet said they were good for him), and he hadn't eaten them, but lined them up at the end of the deck. I couldn't believe a dog would do that. Too hilarious!! We forgot to take a picture, and threw more out to see if he would do it again, but he didn't. I thought about lining them up myself to take a pic and say the dog did it, but thought I'd put this nice pic of me and 'puppy' up instead.

Last Sunday we went to their place again. And as you can see, 'puppy' was excited to see us. In this pic he has just finished giving me lots and lots of kisses, which is why I'm laughing so hard. We watched a movie and 'puppy' snuggled up to me the whole time (he weighs about 60 lbs now). He's so cut and lovable!

I know you're probably all thinking - "Why doesn't she just get a dog already so we can stop having to read about "puppy whithdrawl"?" I think the same thing, but hubby does not. He will not let me get a dog. Oh, to open a box this Christmas and find a cute little puppy with a bow around it's neck :) (That was for hubby to see!)

And... last but definitely not least, here's a pic of puppy giving me a hug!