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Thursday Thirteen

Posted by Lucky Dorito on Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

Yesterday was a heavy post for me…. and definitely thanks for your comments. I am still mulling it all over, hopefully to re-address it again later.

Tomorrow we celebrate independence of our nation - which means a family reunion in my world! My MIL picks the traditionally hottest weekend of the year to invite EVERYONE to come spend the day outside, melting in the heat and swatting at the flies… and what’s MORE crazy is that WE GO! Isn’t that funny? Oh well… it’s always fun to see everyone.

Thirteen Things I learned on my trip to Texas:

  1. NEVER leave home without some butt-cream if you’ve ever had a problem with hemorrhoids. Or, even if you’ve never had a problem - you might develop one! That many hours of sitting…. are NOT a good thing. (Ummm… was that TMI?)
  2. The signs on the side of the road that say SPEED LIMIT with a number on them …. evidently … not everyone is capable of READING them!
  3. Do NOT stop in Hope, Arkansas (Birthplace of Bill Clinton) to use the potty at that little gas station/store to the left…. unless you wanna be grossed out beyond belief! I suggest you wear a mask and take some gloves… you’ll NOT wanna touch anything!
  4. If you plan on taking a picture of the *Welcome to… each state* sign as you’re driving… know that the sign for Arkansas/Tennessee is smack dab in the MIDDLE of the bridge crossing the Mississippi River! What a stinkin CRAZY place for it! (I got it… but it wasn’t easy! lol)
  5. Hot Tamales and Twizzlers are GREAT snacks while driving to ward off the sleepy-bug.
  6. Red Hots work too. :P
  7. When your friend tells you that it’s HOT in Texas - believe her!
  8. We really can survive a week without cable tv. Who knew?
  9. My daughters make fabulous traveling companions! I love them for that!
  10. My husband will go to great lengths to show his love for me… including flying all the way to Texas and being there just long enough to eat lunch before we piled in the car to start the long-arse drive home!
  11. I have panic attacks when I see spaghetti roads coming up. Thank goodness I live in small-town USA.
  12. I love LOVE LOVE the big beautiful sky in Texas. Absolutely love it.
  13. I have the greatest, most wonderful-est amazing friend in the world living in Texas - whom I love like a sister and can’t wait to see again already! For that reason alone - I can say… emphatically - I will go again! :)

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9 Dorito Bits to “Thursday Thirteen”

  1. Shannonon 03 Jul 2008 at 6:22 am 1

    I love this Thursday 13!

    All I can say about #1 is……I am so sorry. I share your pain my friend!

    #13 is so sweet! The only bad thing about seeing you- is that it makes me miss you more than ever. I love you my sweet friend and can’t wait to see you again!

  2. Marciaon 03 Jul 2008 at 7:17 am 2

    Sounds like a good trip overall……one you’ll all remember, anyway!

    Marcia

  3. Guinieon 03 Jul 2008 at 7:40 am 3

    Hot Tamales and Twizzlers are most definitely the best travel snacks in the world! I agree wholeheartedly!!! And that’s about the only time I eat them…when we’re travelling. lol We’ve all eaten our share on our own road trips to TX and back. :o)

  4. Beccaon 03 Jul 2008 at 10:40 am 4

    I love your 13’s! And gee, I would add a 14, but it is hard to text someone when I don’t have ummm…a number to text to…I have been a texting fiend with Jeannie! And Shannon has taught me how to use punctuation! I am learning! :-)

    Have fun on the 4th and take lots of pictures!

  5. BBBon 03 Jul 2008 at 11:45 am 5

    If those speed limit signs were in Texas, all I can tell you is that they might as well save their state LOTS of money by not even putting them up. Everyone FLYS through that state. It scares the bejeebers outta me!

    I hope you have a wonderful 4th….even if it will be hot.

    Hugs!

    B

  6. megon 03 Jul 2008 at 1:34 pm 6

    Hmm~ I’ll have to remember the Hot Tamales & Red Hots tip- Sam & I are heading on a road trip to Oregon in 2 weeks & we both get sleepy driving after about 2 hours :-P
    Speed Limits~ around here, they are treated as *suggestions* :-(

  7. Tracieon 03 Jul 2008 at 6:05 pm 7

    Good list!

  8. thotladyon 04 Jul 2008 at 9:44 pm 8

    What great memories you all will have. I hope your Independence Day was eventful.

  9. Stacyon 05 Jul 2008 at 7:32 am 9

    Didn’t I warn you about the bathrooms? LOL

    I think I actually threw up a little in my throat while reading #3.

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