10 Great Mysteries of the Universe
Mysteries | Posted by Jannie on 23 June 2009 @ 7:44 AM 64 Comments
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Friends, I’m not really looking for answers to these, they’re mostly rhetorical. Still, if you do have tips for me on any of these, I’ll more than welcome them.
1. Why, in a house with mostly tiled floors, do the dogs and cat pick the one room with carpet to do all their barfing in?
2. Why when I tussle with my hair-do does it always looks like a hair “don’t” but when I style it quickly with abandoned nonchalance, it comes out great?
3. Why can’t I ever remember to put the sunscreen on my forearms BEFORE I put on my sports bra? [as I usually get the sunscreen on my bra.]
4. Why does my dear husband insist on saving his beat-up old wallet and briefcase after he’s bought new ones?
5. Why in my 20s would I not leave the house without complete casual chic attire — but now, if I find a clean t-shirt and somewhat acceptably-fitting pants, am I dressed to the nines for the day? (And what are “the nines” anyway?)
6. Why, further to #5 and general personal upkeep, do I usually look either like Cousin Itt or like something Talon’s cat dragged in?
7. Why did I think a giant margarita and some dark chocolate might magically alleviate my allergy symptoms?
8. Why do leftover Cheerios in milk start to smell like cooked chicken after a while? I’m serious! Have you noticed that too?
9. Why as I get older do I feel younger? And happier?
10. Why did I pick the exact 2-second window the mailman was strolling up the walkway to walk past the front door naked?
On 23 June 2009 at 8:28 am Lynn said,
1. Or in my case – the pet barfs anywhere that is right in my path to walk.
2. Because you are more relaxed when you do style it with nonchalant abandonment and your hair can sense that.
3. Good for you for wearing sunscreen!
4. Is he a “hoarder” in general?
5. Same here! A google search of the “nines” phrase turned up an explanation that completely exhausted me.
6. What!!!! As if.
7. It didn’t? I thought dark chocolate and tequila fixed everything.
8. Note to self – no more Cheerios.
9. Feeling younger and happier. As it should be…
10. You likely made his day.
Lynn’s last blog post..So good, glistening and meeting on the steps
On 23 June 2009 at 8:39 am K said,
Excellent questions.
I think you just stop caring about stupid stuff as you get older. You focus on what’s important.
K’s last blog post..Random Tuesday Strikes Again
On 23 June 2009 at 8:56 am Glenn Buttkus said,
Weellll…here we go again another Jannie Journey to Funsterville.
1. I think it is because pets love us and want to share. Think about it. If you had to barf wouldn’t it be something you were proud of and would like to share? Our youngest daughter’s Pug, Sir Charles, gets anxious when she is gone (they are our house guests for now) too long and he likes to crap on the carpet and barf in the closets.
2. Hair has memory and it likes being the decision maker when it comes to good or bad hair days. I have an Alfafa rooster tail that pops up on my right side most mornings. I use man hairspray, smells masculine, not like those sissy woman hair sprays, and shot the lacquor to the sprouts; but some days it/they have their way with me anyway.
3. Of course living in Texas you can’t wear long sleeves as much as we do in the Northwest, but I am a bit confused by your comment. Can’t you put on sunscreen after or before you put on your sports bra? Are your forearms locked into your sports bra? I can’t get the visual on this one somehow.
4. We men savor our “old” things, old sweat shirts, t-shirts, ripped jeans, old wallets with the butt dents just right in them, old briefcases with all the luck and memories still intact. We do not respond well to change. This intensifies as we get a bit older. And for God’s sake, he is a car saleman. What did you expect?
5. Because you are more comfortable with your self, and this confidence exudes from every pore. The clothes do not make the woman, bra flinging does.
6. On weekends my Melva does not wear make up. She calls it being “fresh-faced”. I like that level of honesty. Give it a rest. To hell with popularity contests, and Dorothy Manners manners…just be yourself and let it all hang out and blow in the wild Texas wind.
7. Because the alcohol in the Grande, and the endorfins
in the dark chocolate put your metabolism into hyper drive and allergies get lost in the shuffle. This is only a temporary fix, but meantime you feel like you are in love again, and can dance like a Mexican jumping bean for about ten minutes before you pass out, barf, or pass gas.
8. Cheerios are good for about three bites, and then it is cover them in fruit, sugar, and drown them good in more cold milk. Old floaters smell more like a barn stall stack of hay to me. I have got the cooked chicken rush yet. Actually broken up graham crackers in milk is a much better breakfast.
9. You are coming into the real YOU, Miss Jannie, and somehow by creating Funsterland, and gathering your posse about you, you stroke those funny bones so regularly, the blues cannot abide such goings on.
10. This one is simple. You waited for him so that he could have the thrill of a lifetime; something he may not want to share with his wife, but you know damned well he is sharing it with his pals over to the tavern after work. Of course if you want to stroll around naked in your own house, by all means you have every right to do so.
Glenn
Glenn Buttkus’s last blog post..It
On 23 June 2009 at 9:04 am MiaHysteria said,
LOL. Love these…I’ve often wondered the same thing. And, I’m sure I’ve given my neighbors shows almost every week. Apparently, it’s very hard for me to learn these lessons of not walking in front of windows naked.
MiaHysteria’s last blog post..Holding Back
On 23 June 2009 at 9:46 am Paige said,
1. Because carpet is sorta like grass only better
2. Because you don’t care how it looks when you are in a hurry
3. Because you wear a bra, I so thought you flung them all away
4. Because he may not really like the new ones or for when the new ones get lost (who knows he is a man)
5. Because with age comes wisdom and a higher comfort level (Nines are a reference to the canine teeth – the pointy ones)
6. Because cousin Itt is so sweet and very likeable, sorta like you but with longer hair-I suppose you could get some weaves.
7. Because it is most logical to think, especially when margaritas calm and soothe tired nerves and dark chocolate is just really good for everything.
8. Because you have a strange sense of smell, from hanging out in too many bars drinking margaritas and eating chocolate
9. Because you finally grasping the true meaning of life, hanging on to youth like there is no tomorrow.
10. Because you knew that was the only way you could use the phrase ‘walk past the front door naked’ in a blog post, you are so into keywords.
Paige’s last blog post..Life on a Texas Highway
On 23 June 2009 at 9:51 am Betsy Wuebker said,
I don’t have any answers! I have the same pet puke question, though. Someone programmed that just the way they did the peanut-butter-side-down-dropped-bread outcome.
Betsy Wuebker’s last blog post..FROM THE ROAD: ON THE WAY BACK INTO ALBERTA
On 23 June 2009 at 9:59 am Jewel/Pink Ink said,
#9 I feel the same way
I have loved coming to my own as I mature gracefully. You are a lovely woman, Jannie and deserve all this happiness.
#10 Oh my! So how did HE react?
Jewel/Pink Ink’s last blog post..Sheer Poetry
On 23 June 2009 at 11:15 am Patricia - Spiritual Journey Of A Lightworker said,
#9. You feel younger because you take better care of yourself now that you are older and wiser. You are now old enough to know that most things you worried about when you were younger aren’t worth worrying over, therefore you are happier and wiser. Did I say wiser? Have a glorious day.
On 23 June 2009 at 11:25 am Aimee said,
Oh Jannie, those are some troubling mysteries indeed. I wish I had the answers, but alas, I too am unknowledgeable in those areas. All I can do is provide you with some empathy. Perhaps if I rock out a few yoga moves and mediate, I’ll be able to intuit the answers from the universe. I think I’ll start with conundrum #2, only because I have also experienced this phenomenon, and I’m somewhat vain.
On 23 June 2009 at 11:41 am J.D. Meier said,
Ha! – and I just thought everything tasted like chicken, but now stuff smells like chicken too?
I’d like to think you could just blame the evil monkeys or Murphy’s Law for the things that go wrong, but … well, actually you can — Especially for your dogs and cat teaming up like that.
J.D. Meier’s last blog post..Six Sources of Influence
On 23 June 2009 at 11:44 am Talon said,
You have cheerios left in the bowl?? lol!
Charlie and Riley and Missy and Stripey told me in strict confidence that animals much puke on soft material…it’s all about comfort for them.
You, my dear Funster, could never look like anything Stripey dragged in! You’re too gorgeous!
Talon’s last blog post..This juvenile robin
On 23 June 2009 at 11:48 am Talon said,
oops I meant “must” – though they do much puking in this house – lol!
Talon’s last blog post..This juvenile robin
On 23 June 2009 at 12:49 pm Mama Zen said,
#1 is the one that keeps me tossing and turning through the night!
Mama Zen’s last blog post..Cake
On 23 June 2009 at 1:07 pm Chris said,
I think animals poop and puke on carpet because it’s more like grass to them.
I don’t understand why you need sunscreen on your forearms before you put on your sports bra? I’ve gone over this in my head several times, and I’m not getting it.
Fun questions!
Chris’s last blog post..Camp
On 23 June 2009 at 1:14 pm Matthew Dryden said,
11. Why did I choose yesterday to be my first entry in weeks – exactly the time you feature my site? Brilliant!
Matthew Dryden’s last blog post..Concerning My Heart…
On 23 June 2009 at 1:15 pm Vered - MomGrind said,
“leftover Cheerios in milk start to smell like cooked chicken after a while.” Hmmm. I haven’t noticed. Will need to investigate.
Vered – MomGrind’s last blog post..40+ Activities For Kids That Do Not Involve TV, Computer, Wii, Or Any Other Screen
On 23 June 2009 at 1:43 pm sheila said,
OMG all so true!~ Except #8. I need to concentrate next time I eat me some Cheerios! lol. This is tooo funny!
sheila’s last blog post..Nap time.
On 23 June 2009 at 1:56 pm John Hoff - WpBlogHost said,
I can definitely say I’ve never had the problem with the sports bra!!!
I think somewhere, some how, it is someone’s responsibility to mess with people in the universe. They probably even get some kind of paycheck.
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On 23 June 2009 at 2:31 pm Thomma Lyn said,
1. That is an excellent question. We have mostly tiled floors, too, and the kitties will barf on our weight bench, in our chairs, and on the rug in the bathroom. Sometimes even on my piano.
2. Yup, me too.
3. *snork*!
4. I, too, have a hubby who is a string saver.
5. LOL — me, too! Dressed to the nines in a t-shirt and a jeans — or in my hiking gear.
6. LOL! I bear an uncanny resemblance to Cousin Itt. Even without the glasses.
7. Maybe if I get poison ivy again, I should try that cure.
8. Never noticed that!
9. Me, too. Dunno why, but I like it.
10. ROFL!
Here’s something that’s no mystery — the way you always make me smile. xxx ooo
Thomma Lyn’s last blog post..Twilight Sky
On 23 June 2009 at 2:38 pm Patricia said,
#3 does your sports bra have sleeves?
#4 because he paid for it and it is now part of his property stash
#5 on a scale of 1 to 10 10 being the Queen of England
#7 because they really do cure everything eventually
#9 wisdom and lots of laughter combined
I don’t know what more to say about this?
Patricia’s last blog post..What Good are Fathers For?
On 23 June 2009 at 3:24 pm Jannie said,
Hey! Whooo hot, hot, hot in Texas today. I’ll be sure to tell you that everyday for the next 4 months.
Lynn: you were sure on the ball with this one! Yes, my Jimmy is in general a hoader, I guess that’s it. I am in general a sunscreen maven — you ever see a weird person driving with long sleeves and a towel draped from just under the sunglasses downwards in summer – that’s me! On # 6 you are all too kind! With the Cheerios, the Honey Nut cheerios do not take on the stink. Mysterious indeed.
K: There is much wisdom in your comment. Perceptions and priorities shift with age and experience.
Glenn: Crap on the carpets and barf in the CLOSETS? how very endearing. Okay, I need to clarify my sunscreen / bra dilemma. If I put on the sunscreen first, I often get it on my bra as my arms go into the sleeves. “The clothes do not make the woman, bra flinging does.” lol! Mind you I can dress up mighty fine if I’m ever so inclined, we must always keep that card of feminine wile up our sleeve. Chuckle,chuckle on the rest.
Mia! It is so refreshing to see your whole lovely face, good move. And I see someone else who doesn’t feel she has to always be fully cothed behind the confines of her own house’s walls.
Paige – oh the canines! Wouldn’t have thought of that. I think I have 2 canines in my head. And 2 puking on the rug. And one everyday bra and one for bingo nights. lol on your number 8 and 10 input. That may be exactly right, I needed to corner the market on that keyword phrase.
Betsy: And even if the pets are far, far away from the carpet at the other end of the house and feel a good hurling coming on they beat it to the carpet. I guess it must be that grass thing indeed. Feels closer to nature for them?
Jewel: Oh, now you got me all blushing and such. I didn’t even blush over what the mailman may or may not have seen. Speaking of whom, I really didn’t stick around to see. He left his package on the doorstep and was gone when I peeked out (fully clothed,) a little while later.
Spiritual Lightworker Patricia: Yes! Exactly. I also wonder if reading so many uplifting blogs helps me to have come into peace in life. I really think so! I am become aware of wonderful things, reaching new consciousness of joy.
Aimee: Being dressed nicely can do wonders for the spirit and general self confidence. I’m not saying that’s an undisirable things at all, I quite admire those who take care to look sharp. I may well have just gotten lazy – altho this morning I did wear some killer jeans (got em at Savers for only $6.99.) And of course I usually always wear my 3″ wedge heel sandals with those.
J.D.: If you try the Cheerios chicken experiment and it does not work where you ar,e you may want to blame it on the Texas air, if not specifically the Austin variety – it’s full onf mini sprites.
Talon: It’s Kelly who doesn’t finish her brekkie. Me – eery morsel that’s set before me goes down the hatch. And methinks you are actually onto soemthing there with the MUCH barf, because it does tend to be quite prolific once they let it fly. Well, thanks for saying the nice thing, so maybe it’s more of a way I feel. Yes, feeling like a Stripey treasure.
And now, we pause for station identification. Will return!
On 23 June 2009 at 3:57 pm Jannie said,
Ah, I checked – this is definitely Station Jannie. What was up to those station Identification things, anyway? Did you guys get those? Was that just an Eastern Canadian thing? Did the t.v. station suddenly forget who they were and have to go check?
Anyhoo… back to the mysteries…
Mama Zen: To your knowledge, do gekkos barf? Just wondering.
Chris: Blogging is such an enlightening sport. Now I realize the correlation between the grass / carpeting as to the pet vomiting syndrome. And you were not the only one wondering about the sunscreen / bra thing. I put in that little edit.
Well, Matthew, I think the fates ordained this timing. I hope some more of my peeps pop over and peek at your writings, oh ye chap of chapbook writing fame.
Vered: And will you come back here and let me know your conclusions? Even if they’re left out for 30 minutes they start smelling like that.
Sheila: Another one who will have to take the left-over Cheerios test. To me it smells like a roasted drumstick, yes definitely more like the dark meat.
John: Why am I a little relieved to know you’ve never had the sports bra problem?
And do you have a blog over there? I did go to your site,which looks chock-full of delightful goodies for a Wordpress blogger, but did not sense a blog in your midst.
Thomma Lyn: Oh no, the pinao puke must be the worst — do they do it when they’re mad at you? Oh a string saver! Does he have it in a big ball, to try to compete with that guy out west, you know – the biggest ball of string in the world? Really — you look like Cousin Itt too? I feel sooo much better now! Good on number 9, you are coming into your own too I think, Miss Published Authoress!!!
Patricia: My sports bra actually has sleeves, a collar, buttons, steel plating, velcro and laces all up the back. I love the Queen Of England. I walked on the same tarmac as she in summer 1975, you know. She was in yellow. And quite mellow. And I was on her Royal yacht Brittania in 1999. Her bed was very small.
On 23 June 2009 at 6:51 pm Maria said,
Pretty nice post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say
that I have really liked reading your posts. Any way
I’ll be subscribing to your blog and I hope you post again soon!
On 23 June 2009 at 7:09 pm Cricket-Tammy said,
LOL Jannie…how funny. I can relate to all but #4 (husband). With that being said I can get by with #10 (mailman) after I have completed #7 (drink and choc) after cleaning up #1(barf). I hope of those days #2 (hair) turns out okay since he is probably going to notice that before my body (#3)since it is sunburned because the cream went all over the bra. I find myself looking like #6 (cousin it) most of the time because it has been so long ago since I have seen #5 (20’s) and it really even mattered. Having a teen I can totally relate to #8(smelly food), but I finding since # 9(age) is true I can walk right past it for days and it does not bother me. As for #10, I haven’t gotten that far with my computer knowledge to worry about it. I let those much more talented do that.
Love you Jannie! Great to Matthew on the top this week.
Cricket-Tammy’s last blog post..In Hiding…that’s all
On 23 June 2009 at 7:10 pm Cricket-Tammy said,
oops…”as if it really mattered.” Told ya it has been a while since #5 (20’s)….
Cricket-Tammy’s last blog post..In Hiding…that’s all
On 24 June 2009 at 12:12 am Ella said,
WEll, even if you have tile or wood on all the floors, the pet will almost certainly find the bathmat or area rug to puke on.
Ella’s last blog post..#200, yippee!
On 24 June 2009 at 3:29 am robbi said,
Frintoll, Yew are n’okay chic. Eye does no that ‘cos yew do good stuff.Wot eye dos meen are yew dos ‘d normal stuff like whitch is good things and not growed up like.Awl yore things is rilly grate ’specilly the wun @ 10. Betcha tin dollahs a blind mens wood lyke to see THAS WUN !!!!xxxxxx(i gots ten)
robbi’s last blog post..Ink marks on a blank page tues 16th June
On 24 June 2009 at 7:12 am Lance said,
Hey Jannie,
Am I late to the party here, or what?!
#4: Beat up feels good. Or maybe…just maybe…we’re just used to it (beat up)…you know, our wives having to keep us in line and all…
#7: By the time you’ve had that margarita and chocolate, who cares about allergies. Shoot, you can sneeze in your neighbors drink if he’s been keepin’ up with you…and it won’t matter either.
#9: “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” ~ Bobby McFerrin (he was onto something, I tell you…)
#10: Karma
Lance’s last blog post..Sunday Thought For The Day
On 24 June 2009 at 7:33 am Momisodes said,
LOL! I’m guessing you may be getting your mail right on time everyday now
These were some questions. I had no idea about the Cheerios. Now I’m curious. I can definitely relate to #1. Oh how my expensive area rug over wood floors can understand!
Momisodes’s last blog post..Low Low Low
On 24 June 2009 at 8:40 am Ching Ya said,
Jannie,
Now I’m really glad your blue bunny has finally made an impact to the gravatar-less community. ^^ They look great with it, honestly.
Can’t help but enjoying your list. Although I don’t always get to picturize ’some’ of them, I guess the ones that I could give a slight opinion is that..
Man do keep their old stuffs
– as Glen put it, I agree that it’s just how men do. When I was little, I found that my dad kept his old stuffs well while my mom just figuring out ways to throw them away; and now I’m a wife, and I kinda act like the same way. lol..
as for no.5,
– probably because you have more confidence with yourself? What really makes someone outstanding is actually the inner beauty and the spirit, joy you brought to the people around you. And I think you got all those qualities, and more from the way you shared your stories. Besides, I think you’ll look great in anything, anyway. ^^
Take care!
@wchingya
~Social@Blogging Tracker~
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On 24 June 2009 at 10:20 am Jannie said,
Well howdy pardners!
Maria: Anyone ever tell you that look exactly like Avril Lavigne? It’s downright uncanny.
Welcome to Funstertown! I hope you will return and leave a link to your blog.
Tammy: You made me laugh and laugh and laugh with your composite comment. Sorry ’bout your sunburn, I bet it was something the postman will never forget. Bet he rang more than twice! Oh, and I hear left-over Cheerios spread on sunburn will alleviate the pain quickly.
Ella: Well hi again! I guess you are back for good in Funsterland?! I hope so. Yes, that is true the dogs will head for the area rugs, and especially the decorative fringes thereon to do all their nasty work.
Robbi: You and Blue bunny must be communing? you sounds just like him! And no, i not growed up yet. At all. But i wares reeding glasses now! I feels liek a big big gurl.
Lance: Are you kidding?!?!? Late for the party? You ARE the party.
Now, that Bobby Ferrin song is running through my mind. Excellent tune. Too bad he killed himself, maybe he played that song just once too much and it did him in. Poor guy. Now Karma, I’ve heard that word bandied about many a time. So maybe because I saw the mailman naked on his route, it was my turn?
Momisodes: Usually we get our mail at the box across the street but he often leaves packages on the step. We’ve had the same mail guy for like 15 years. And I kid thee not — his name is… Randy. Seriously! Alas, we’ve actually burned our big area rugs on the bakcyard bonfire. We really have. They were good quality wool ones, luckily we didn’t pay too much as we got them at yard sales. No loss really. I like down-sizing the stuff load.
Hey Ching Ya! I think Blue bunny looks smashing, and of course he goes with the decor around here so I’m glad how the little contest worked out. I seriously do not know what it is about Jim keeping old stuff, even old odl sneakers. Okay I ca understand keeping one old pair for mowing the lawn. But 3 old pairs? Sorry honey – those are getting a proper burial. And your last part – you are much too kind! (But keep it up, okay!)
On 24 June 2009 at 10:36 am Lance said,
Ah, yes – how could I forget…
National Clothing Optional Postal Carrier Day – celebrated here in Wisconsin on 2nd Friday in January. I felt so bad for the poor guy, I had to invite him in for hot cocoa, and so he didn’t freeze his…oh, you get the idea Jannie. Someone picked a bad time of year for this holiday! Yowzers!!
Lance’s last blog post..Sunday Thought For The Day
On 24 June 2009 at 11:00 am Dot said,
You walk around naked without closing the curtains on the door? No curtains on the door? I guess you get what you ask for.
“Why as I get older do I feel younger? And happier?” Because you stopped worrying about dressing to the nines?
Dot’s last blog post..Family Issues
On 24 June 2009 at 12:17 pm Tammy said,
This is hilarious Jannie. Although I don’t have answers they are very good questions. Very sound observations really.
I bet your mailman walked away saying, “I love my job.”
On 24 June 2009 at 3:04 pm Liara Covert said,
1. Murphy’s law (you always get what you secretly fear)
2. Hair always looks great. Misperception deludes you.
3. Memory does not exist. You need whatever you get.
4. This invites you not to judge.
5. Nothing real can be threatened.
6. You resist what you already know and have.
7. You refuse to see alternatives are already effective.
8. Aromas obscure the truth or distract you from it.
9. You are always happy. Age is an illusion.
10. Too many desperate housewives episodes? Maybe you just choose not to be self-conscious. That is a milestone.
Liara Covert’s last blog post..Jason Canter & Interview on indigo & soul journeys
On 24 June 2009 at 3:26 pm Adrenalynn said,
Oh, the naked thing. Been there, done that. Like, several times. And I live that hair situation, honey! Now I’m totally waiting for that magic moment when I start feeling younger again
Total awesomeness!
Adrenalynn’s last blog post..What women want
On 24 June 2009 at 4:07 pm Cath Lawson said,
Hi Jannie – Getting older and feeling younger is brilliant. I didn’t try your allergy remedy yet but I love chocolate and margharita’s.
On 24 June 2009 at 4:20 pm suzen said,
This blog was too funny – wondered many of the same things. The comments have been great!!!! I could give a ditty on each one but the one that hits me the most is the “getting older feeling younger” one. I’m getting younger in my head I swear and it goes with my whole anti-aging program of not letting the old person IN I think. (Either that, or at 62 (today) I feel that train comin down the tracks and have so little time I may as well be happy! Would hate to leave this earth looking and acting old and miserable!)
suzen’s last blog post..Stress and Eating – Why Diets May Not Work?
On 24 June 2009 at 7:05 pm Barkaly said,
This message is for my good buddy, Blue Bunny. Funny that you don’t like baths too. I like jumping in and out of the bathtub, but do not like water at all. Yesterday I made the mistake and jumped in while it had water in it…. and my paws got wet. I was so distressed by it that for some reason I could not escape the evil cluthes of the tub-of-water and had to be rescued.
-Barks
On 24 June 2009 at 7:08 pm Karyn said,
The reason for barfing on the carpet: no grass in the house. You would never find the barf if it was in the grass, and they think carpet is the inside subsitute.
On 24 June 2009 at 7:16 pm Jeanne said,
Jannie,
I like #9 the best but thank you for making me laugh/ponder with the rest. I made a rhyme just in time.
Jeanne
Jeanne’s last blog post..It Stinks!
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On 24 June 2009 at 10:11 pm Jannie said,
Jannie apologizes for not replying to these last excellent comments, but Jannie has been writing letters today, yes real-live snail-mail to Germany, England, Ireland and Scotland. And Jannie is going to bed now.
See, I’m so tired I’m referring to myself in the 3rd person.
Or do I always do that?
Well, at least I’m not calling myself My Jannie.
On 25 June 2009 at 2:33 am SnaggleTooth said,
It’s my opinion that pets prefer lessor splashing carpets due to the sound barf makes when hitting the surface. They like the sound- thud, thud- instead of the higher pitched splatting.
Your Queen Ann answer cracked me up!
SnaggleTooth’s last blog post..Creative Minds Guess B
On 25 June 2009 at 8:28 am Glenn Buttkus said,
blue bunny: why nobody cares bout further adventures?
kelly: they do, it’s just that mamaJan gets them off the track with other stuff she thinks funny two.
blue bunny: have you seen eveljelly today?
kelly: didnot look for him, have you?
blue bunny: too busy hopping and giggling and looking for choclett icescream.
kelly: do you have some?
blue bunny: jest on mine lip.
kelly: bad bunny!
blue bunny; bad myjannie is at the sleep.
kelly: mom’s always up half the nite reading those other blogs and stuff. sometime when she takes me to school it makes me scared for her, driving with no eyes.
blue bunny: sumbody tooks her eyes?
kelly: silly bunny, no jest closed.
TO BE CONTINUED…..
Glenn Buttkus’s last blog post..Departure
On 25 June 2009 at 9:25 am wade said,
I just read several interesting articles on “dressed to the nines” I have never known the derivation of that (and still don’t) but was never inspired to look into it until your post.
On 25 June 2009 at 9:27 am wade said,
Wait a minute. I did not know when I was voting for that blue bunny that that meant its picture was going to appear next to my comments. I thought that he was just going to be your mascot or something.We need a new vote.
On 25 June 2009 at 11:31 am Barbara Swafford said,
Hi Jannie,
I KNEW somehow you would get a bra item in this list. For some reason whenever I see bras, I now think of you
I do like the one about getting older and feeling younger and happier. I have to agree. Oh, the wisdom we gain as we age. It’s all good.
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On 25 June 2009 at 1:07 pm Jannie said,
I’m posting this to let you know I’m sitting down, eating pizza and now about to answer all the wonderful comments above.
So think of me furiously munching and typing away here!
On 25 June 2009 at 1:38 pm Jannie said,
Ahh, and can you belive Traditional Medicinals Throat Coat tea is now over SIX DOLLARS for 12 bags at our local supermart. Madness! I think I seriously need to look into buying the herbs bulk and make my own concoction of licorice root and eye of noot. Anyway…
Lance-in-ator! ROTFL at your comment. We used to have that national Day in Canada too, in winter, but then the posties husbands and wives started a big uproar that there sweeties were coming home late — very late. And a little too happy, so it seems there was quite a lot of cocoa being handed out.
Dot: Well, it was just one of those split-second things. One of those flings.
And perhaps you are onto something good there about not worrying too much about getting all gussied up. When I put on mascara I’m done to the maxx.
Tammy: Yes observations is more apt. But you know I’ve gotta reel in all the SEO I can, this my post title in my attempt to take over the blogging world.
Liara: So if I stop fearing my carpet will be ruined, it will stay pristine?
Yes, on number three and not judging hubby for keeping broken-down things. Very good in number 5, illusions are just that. And number 8 – maybe there really is chicken in Cheerios? They do boast a healthy amount of protein. Number nine, yes it is so. Number 10, it happens. 
Adrenalynn: My guess is as your boys get older, you will start to get younger. Little children can wipe you out, as you more than well know. So look forward to your youth that’s ahead, and for eternity.
Cath: Hey, a fellow believer in chocolate and margaritas! We’ll get along just great when you come to visit. Or I come to visit you. You like milk or dark chocolate best?
Suzen: I’m wild about your comment! Such a great attitude. I’m keeping my Old Person at bay too, but I know what you mean about that train coming down the tracks. When you’re young you think you’ve got Forever, then the years slip by. But I do believe that the best is always ahead.
Barkaly: Blue bunny is napping now but he wanted me to tell you he’s sorry about the evil clutches of the bath and is sending prayers it will never happen again.
Karyn: Yes, the grass theory must be correct indeed. Primal thing I guess. And great fertilizer.
Now I’m eating lemon Starbursts. But I like the orange ones better. Anyway…
Jeanne: Have you always been a poet? And do you like Starburst candy? It’s just vile you know, all full of artificial junk. I must be crazy. I used to be so pure, what happened??
John! Yes, I did indeed find your blog, from you comment linked last time, I think. I need to pop back over there and read what you said to my last query.
Hi Jannie: I forgive you for not responding to each peep’s comment the second they come in.
Snag: Thats’ hilarious! Must be their sensitive canine hearing! And that queen comment was kinda funny, eh?
Glenn: Blue bunny is going through one of his sensitive and shy phases, been trying to coax him out for a post but he’s recalcitrant. Nerological upset, birth trauma I think. He’s mostly pretty lucid, tho. Mostly.
Wade: which articles did you read? Now, you’ll have me all a-Googling. And as per email, I’ll set your gravatar up if you send a jpeg you like.
Gotta run again. Kelly’s piano lesson.
On 25 June 2009 at 1:40 pm Sara said,
Jannie,
You are the funniest blogger I know and you get the funniest comments! I could identify with all your “whys,” but the one that really hit was about the flashing the mailman.
While traveling in France, we arrived very late one night to our hotel. I got up the next morning sans clothes, opened the window shades and realized there was a bus stop directly below with lots of people looking up! Talk about embarrassing!
On 25 June 2009 at 2:48 pm debbie said,
Looks like it was the mailman’s’ lucky day! And I feel younger and happier too – well, at least happier.
debbie’s last blog post..Pimp my van
On 25 June 2009 at 3:04 pm Jannie said,
Boy, I feel funny. But that’s not unusual. Anyway…
Barbara: I know, you should rust me to sneak “bra” in there at least once.
Gee, my internet presence is reduced to female upper undergarmants.
Sara: Do I get a prize for being your funniest blogger?? Oh, my goodness, how funny about the bus stop being right under your room. Well, it was France – anything goes, eh? hee, hee.
Hey Debbie, and did I ever tell you your Gravatar makes me smile every time I see it? So nostalgic. Thank you for your on-going visits and comments here. I like your blog a lot!
On 25 June 2009 at 4:55 pm Tammy said,
Jannie
You go right ahead and take over the internet. We are behind you all the way. We will smile and decree, “it is Jannie’s world, and she is right.” So there ya have it.
On 25 June 2009 at 8:35 pm Tammy said,
Hey Jannie
I am sitting on the couch talking to my friend Nathan (the person I mentioned I traveled to pick up). He keeps asking me why I am smiling or why I am laughing and i said, “I am laughing at my friend Jannie’s blog.”
He asked me, “how does she pronounce her name, is it like Jannie as in rainy, or is it Jannie as in Jan-nee?” So, here is our debate……….settle this. I don’t want to be over here bragging on my friend and not be saying her name correctly.
You will have to meet my friend Nathan. I would say he is part genius, but the truth is, he is wholly genius. Honesty that is really not a lie. He is a walking encyclopedia. Here is a link to his blog.
http://www.stealthydarky.blogspot.com
On 25 June 2009 at 8:39 pm Jannie said,
Jannie, like Grannie. Like Annie. Like your car’s tranny!!
xoxoxo
Ooooo, and here I go to his blog. I’m all excited about being on the inside track, whee-hoo. To Stealthy Darky I goes.
On 25 June 2009 at 10:02 pm Tess The Bold Life said,
Jannie,
I like no. 7 and no. 9. I’m all for both of these.
The other questions cuz we’re weird and crazy human beings.
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On 25 June 2009 at 11:48 pm Jeanne said,
Jannie,
Regarding “Maria” above (#23), who you so kindly gave a warm welcome to… You are very right about her looking like Avril Lavigne. So much so that I believe that picture is Avril Lavigne!
Now I know your singing is making you more famous by the day but I don’t believe Avril Lavigne is reading your blog.
I thought maybe I could shed a little light on “Maria”… or should I call her “Jenny”… or should I call her “Avril”??
I got a comment a couple of days ago from “Jenny” with the EXACT same text and the same Avril picture. (My new blog has Akismet and trapped the comment as spam and threw it into the spam folder).
Then yesterday, I visited a blog I follow. Who did I see (?) in the comments (on a post about a family funeral, no less) but “Jenny” again with the same exact comment.
Now today, “Maria” has left the EXACT same comment with that Avril picture.
The more people mark these messages as spam, the faster this user will get blocked. I was blown away that the person left a message on a post about a family death/funeral.
What is the world coming to?
Jeanne
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On 26 June 2009 at 12:18 am Davina said,
Hi Jannie. Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet, nor hail and… you guessed it… naked women, shall keep the postman from their appointed rounds. You saved the best one till the last I see
I almost did something similar today actually; but I doubt anyone saw. I jumped out of the bath and had to run into the kitchen quickly to turn the oven off… forgot that my living room curtains were open, and didn’t bother to grab my robe. Ooops!
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On 26 June 2009 at 10:33 am Jannie said,
Davina: Love your cute first part ot the comment. And so glad to hear I’m not the only one those moments of naked truth have happened to!
On 26 June 2009 at 5:06 pm Jannie said,
Jeanne: How did I miss you up there? Sorry!
Yes, I need to look into that Aksiment. I’ve seen “Avril” on other sites too, and assumed spam, but wasn’t 100% sure. Thanks for always looking our for me.
Tess? Sorry, I missed yours too. Thanks for your lovely visit as usual. I am feeling more and more human as my life progresses.
On 1 July 2009 at 2:11 pm Kim Woodbridge said,
And why do cats throw up so much anyway? At least mine do – it seems like every morning I wake up to an unpleasant surprise.
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On 3 July 2009 at 1:58 pm Natural said,
funny. this made me laugh, especially no. 10. i have a habit of not being dressed and strolling by windows myself. if i happen to find money in my mailbox because of it….well then good for me.
On 3 July 2009 at 2:35 pm Jannie said,
Hey, Kim, how did I not see you slip in there, sorry. Our cat is actually a relatively low frequency barfer. But the dogs – super pukemeisters, both of them!
Natural, it is amazing how this, or something similar to this has happened to a lot of us, as I’m seeing from the comments. I actually think we all should be nudists, anyway.