"Winter Toes"

First off, thoughts and prayers go out to the people in Pakistan and the worry the families here in the West must be going through. As well as all the other countries in turmoil, which there are many..
Really boring sorry, but this made up my week.....

I`ve been off on holidays since Tuesday and have had a broken computer and something bizzarre happening to my two toes in that time.
Hubby cracked the computer problems today and last night I finally found out what was wrong with my baby toe and the pal beside him. I was able to use the hub`s computer but it seemed strange, foreign territory. Mounded up the roses, tidied shelves and cupboards and started an afghan. But these stupid toes were always there, thumping and sore.

I`d thought that because of my breaking my baby toe by dropping a very large heavy dinner plate on it`s bareness, while in Exeter staying with my cousins and drying dishes in '77, that it was just acting up on me. It`s always been a chubby little thing since. It began getting red and sore and itchy last week. I soaked it in Epson Salts and made the dry mustard plaster I successfully used for the rose thorn last year. But it wouldn`t go away. Then lo and behold, the next toe began reacting the same way. How ridiculous is that?
I`d soak it in hot, pack it with ice, slathered witch hazel on it. All to no avail. They were getting worse instead of better and becoming a bit worrisome.
What the heck was happening to my toes? They itched, they burned, they ached. Two silly toes, spoiling the whole holiday show.
Not an attractive picture with dried Epson and mustard plasters, but I was getting desperate.

Then I gave up searching toe problems last night and typed in "sore, swollen, itchy toe" in Google.
I got at the top of the list a forum where literally hundreds of people were talking about the same thing!
I wasn`t crazy...I didn`t need to chop off my toes....
Extreme temperature changes are not good and what I was doing was making it worse.

Chilblains. Thought that was something from the Victorian age, but obviously, alive and well during the colder months especially it seems.
If you`ve ever had this problem, go here
http://www.aippg.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=28407&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0
You won`t believe all the people and different ages complaining of this.

At least now I can do what I can to cope with "Winter Toes" as they`re sometimes called. Wool socks for one thing. Keep feet warm and dry. I have one pair of wollies and will be getting more.

Hope everyone has a nice weekend, I know mine will be better now :)

Canada news
Wednesday » May 30 » 2007

Man allegedly approaching women in Guelph, Ont., asking to be kicked in groin

Canadian Press

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

GUELPH, Ont. (CP) - Police in Guelph, Ont., are looking for a man who allegedly approached women and asked them to kick him in the groin.

Three women reported similar incidents to police and two of the women reported the suspect was on a bicycle. The various incidents allegedly occurred over the last two months. The suspect is described as white, in his early twenties, with a brown goatee and a large gap between his front teeth.

None of the women reported injuries.

Update.... This wacky dude was caught and fined later today on 6 counts of mischief 10 miles away in the town park. Whatever next?? LOL LOL :0

Two dogs, please


Two Scottish nuns had just arrived to the US by boat when one said to the other, "I heard that the occupants of this country actually eat dogs."

"Odd," her companion replied, "but if we shall live in America, we might as well do as the Americans do."

Nodding emphatically, the mother superior pointed to a hot dog vendor and they both walked towards it.

"Two dogs, please," said one.

The vendor was only too pleased to oblige and he wrapped both hot dogs in foil. Excited, the nuns hurried over to a bench and began to unwrap their 'dogs.'

The mother superior was first to open hers, then, stared at it for a moment, leaned over to the other nun and whispered cautiously, "What part did you get?"

I haven`t had a lot of time lately for much blogging, with swapping stories and pictures back and forth with a new found cousin, work, making a Christmas wreath and thinking about whether to paint or not to paint the baskets. This weekend is hubby`s annual family Christmas dinner re-union. They hold it in a church basement in a little town near where he`s from. It`s a nice time with all the aunts, uncles and cousins along with his parents and brother and sisters. I`m starting to get into the Christmas mode now I think :)
This was in a magazine of reproduced stories and advertising from 1930 for women. It`s the funniest thing. Just click on the picture to enlarge and magnify it to read..........

Anyone For the Unusual?

Firstly, thank you to everyone for letting me know what you think of Beta Blogger. I`m still going to think about it for a bit and when I have more time to investigate it`s features, give it a try. And now......hahahah...oh my aching stomach......

Paddy is a comfy chair for nutters. The padded cell construction reminds the user of the gift of sanity. The enclosed shape offers an experience of safety and security. It's big bold and pink.

Price: £1500

these from
http://totallyabsurd.com/absurd.htm

Wonder Butt Bra
US Patent Issued In 2002

Here's a cheeky idea, The Wonder Butt Bra! As the inventor explains; "In today's society both women and men have become increasingly more concerned with their appearance. A variety of approaches are being taken to improve one's physical appearance, including cosmetic surgery, exercise, dieting, as well as enhancements to the body shape acquired through the wearing of a variety of undergarments. The problem with these previous below-the-waist undergarments, is that none lifts, supports and shapes a person's buttocks similar to the underwire bra that is a fairly common undergarment for women today. While there have been a variety of devices that add padding or some other shape to the buttock, none actually lift it, while also giving it a desirable shape." Well said, my man.
Conveniently, the WBB is fully adjustable to fit all sizes of butts. Big butts, small butts, and all butts in between. Heck, we just like saying the word butts. It just sounds funny. Butts, butts, butts. But we digress… so next time gravity takes its toll on your backside, step into the world of the firm, step into the Wonder Butt Bra. Victoria's Secret, are you listening?

Toilet Timer
US Patent Issued In 1993

Time is of the essence. Time is money. Time waits for no one. Time to get off the throne! And how do you know when it's time to get moving? With the handy, dandy Toilet Timer. Our inventor says that often, many people have to use one bathroom, creating a serious need for bathroom time awareness. Oh, we know what you're thinking, why not put the clock on the wall like you do in the kitchen? Our inventor thinks that wall space in the Loo is at a premium and best left for room decor such as ceramic fishes with ceramic bubbles bubbling upwards. We guess having the Toilet Timer beats holding an egg time between your knees and the best news yet...it's flush mounted (pun intended)!

Bag Man
US Patent Issued In 1965

Stadium seats can be hard on ye ole buns and not all stadiums are domed for protection against bad weather. But you can still enjoy the game while sitting in rain, sleet, hail or snow in the Bag Man, your own personal padded biosphere for fallen fashionistas. This boxy invention combines a padded seat cushion with a weatherproof zippered cubist contraption that allows you to poke you face out to catch all the action. It even incorporates a lap flap that not only protects your lap from the elements, it also doubles as a serving tray. Now all you need to do is to stick your feet in a paper grocery bag to complete your exquisite ensemble.

Dad Saddle
US Patent Issued In 2002

Yee haw, giddyup! Strollers are fine for tiny tykes but larger kids need their own modus operandi for freeloading a ride. We think this kid is way to big to not be hoofing it on his own... but hey, maybe they're watching a parade.

The Dad Saddle slips around Daddio's waist and evenly distributes the weight load on his hips for maximum comfort. We want to know where the reins are for steering this steed and we highly recommend no spurs!

Instant Face Lift
US Patent Issued In 1991

Got a hot date but your face features a few flawed folds? You'd like to have a surgeon do a nip and tuck but you only have twenty minutes before Fabio shows up at your door. No worries, relax, have a cup of Chai tea and strap on the sophisticated, do-it-yourself Instant Face Lift. It's easy and fun to apply the anchor band # A to your scalp by parting your hair and squeezing on some surgical adhesive.

Next, glue tabs 3 and 4 to areas that need a little extra stretch and pull the tensioned straps tight for that home-made lifted look. The inventor suggests; "to make the device as inconspicuous as possible, the elements are either completely transparent or flesh color". We’re sure no one will notice that cute little clear plastic blob on your face with a strap on it going into your hair.


Refilling Dog Bowl - 76062

This automatic water bowl always keeps the bowl full of fresh water. Simply fill a 2 liter plastic bottle with water, place it in the tank and let gravity do the rest. Plastic bottle not included. Glazed ceramic. Measures 12"W x 6 3/8"D x 10 3/8"H.

Price: $14.99

Remember the Barbie Feet in Toe Tales?

http://teaandmargaritas.blogspot.com/2006/07/when-i-was-child-i-played-with-barbies.html

If anyone happened to read the above in July, here they are on my wedding day in those shoes.........see what I mean! I just wore a simple high necked ivory silk dress with a dark silver shawl, carried a little vintage beaded bag and a single red rose and made some delicate pretty beaded bracelets and drop earrings. I would never normally dream of putting ivory with dark silver, but it worked after darkening my shoes a bit. Silly maybe, but I wanted my outfit to match my white gold and blue sapphire ring and hubby looked so handsome in basic black with an ivory shirt and black tie. I`m thinking of dying the dress black now so I can wear it again. I wonder if it would work....
The full picture is one of my favorites of us right after the minister announced us as husband and wife. But for now here`s one of us lighting the candles...

Barbie`s Gotta New Doggie

Heard this one on the radio the other day.......

Wednesday, August 30, 2006 *UK Metro*

Barbie's dog is full of it

With his chiselled looks and nippy little sports car, we always suspected Ken might be full of it – but now Barbie has gone and got herself a dog that's gone the same way too.

The latest Barbie accessory is her pet dog, called Tanner, which not only looks like a loveable labrador but also poops like one too.

Almost a soon as Barbie has fed the dog its biscuit treats, a little something comes out the other end.

But, in a move designed to encourage responsible dog ownership, toy manufacturer Mattel has provided Barbie with a pooper scooper and bin too, meaning Tanner never has to leave any unwanted 'gifts' lying about on the carpet.

Tanner also comes equipped with dog toys, a bone, biscuit treats, a feeding bowl and a pink lead.

And, just in case that does not get the message across, Mattel has produced a promotional video of Barbie and Tanner playing in the park that shows you how to 'potty train' your dog.

So while Barbie may have seemed like the girl who had everything – including great clothes, cool cars, fabulous horses and no end of accessories – now we know what she was missing.

To see the video click here http://barbie.everythinggirl.com/activities/btv/as_seen_on_tv/

IKEA Wants Their Catalogues Back.... Cover Your Eyes, Ladies.

Hubby was mentioning to me the other night that Ikea is asking that people kindly send their catalogues back to them. After checking out the bricks at my brother`s,(yahoo,perfect!), we went over to my sister`s and she just happened to have the famous catalogue.
It`s all due to this picture........


It seems that a disgruntled worker doctored the family dog in a rather, shall we say, rude way.........

***googly-eyed dog by painter "Margaret Keane"
on my sister`s "Twisted Whiskers" calendar***

Now That Really Must Stink

Stilton launch blue cheese perfume

The makers of the famously pungent Stilton blue cheese have launched their own perfume.

Stilton perfume Eau de Stilton which has been blended to increase the popularity of the pungent blue cheese /PA

And they have approached Cat Deeley to be the face of Eau de Stilton.

It claims to "recreate the earthy and fruity aroma" of the cheese "in an eminently wearable perfume".

The perfume, blended by a Manchester-based aromatics company, features a "symphony of natural base notes including yarrow, angelica seed, clary sage and valerian".

It was commissioned by the Stilton Cheesemakers' Association as part of a campaign to persuade more people to eat their product.

Nigel White, of the SCA, brushed off suggestions that it might not be the most alluring of scents.

"Blue Stilton cheese has a very distinctive, mellow aroma and our perfumier was able to capture the key essence of that scent and recreate it in what is an unusual but highly wearable perfume," he said.

"While we don't have quite as generous a budget as some of her other endorsements, we would love Miss Deeley to be the face of Eau de Stilton and look forward to hearing what she thinks of the scent."

from ananova.com

Highly Unlady-Like Subject but.......

My Mum always taught me to behave like a lady and I usually do, well most of the time. I suppose one contradiction would be putting my "time to do another self manicure because this is looking real bad" feet on the world wide web, but never mind.....
I heard about this hilarious new item on the radio this morning. One of the announcers recieved it as a travel gift.
Forgive me....but it states "One drop into the toilet before you go eliminates 98% of embarrassing bathroom odors everytime." The caution on the bottle: "Do not put in eyes."

When I was a child I played with Barbies. I also climbed trees, but that`s another story. How could I ever forget her, she`s still around and showing off more then ever.
I`ve often wondered why I wasn`t blessed with Barbie`s more than generous bosom.
I`ve often wondered why I wasn`t blessed with Barbie`s luscious long legs.

On our wedding eve I wore a lovely pair of 4 inch high pale silverish/pewterish strappy satinish sandles.
I knew they wouldn`t be comfortable.
I knew I would want them off shortly after I`d put them on.
But I knew they would look good.
Why would one wear something that makes one teeter and totter backwards and forwards, makes one break out into a sweat?

Fashion darling!

I`ve never been able to properly wear the most sleek, the most sexy shoes. The kind of shoes that make a woman walk like a woman. The woman who enters the room with a small hint of the arch in her back...the glide...or the strut in her self confident steps.

Why?

Because, as you see, I`ve been blessed with Barbie`s feet.
Now that stinks.