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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri Jun 06, 2014 1:32 pm

Interesting family photos from the '60's.............

Was it really a simpler time? Your '60s family photos, revealed - CNN.com

See anyone you know?

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 4:44 am

Yesterday, late afternoon, from our yard...before the storm. The first photo is of baby cardinals in their nest. Then came the dark clouds, the strong winds, the hail, and the thunder and lightening. When the storm had passed, Hubby checked on the baby cardinals and found that they were alright. Our windmill (from the last photo) had fallen over and there were pine branches all over the yard. The electricity had been out for 12 hours in our town, so we had to rough it with bottled water, candles, and a flash light.

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Jun 08, 2014 5:35 am

What do you think?

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 1:37 pm

Witty signs keep drivers' focused on tricky Alaskan road - CNN.com

:wah:

Wandrin · Post by **Wandrin** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 5:15 pm

along-for-the-ride;1456903 wrote: Witty signs keep drivers' focused on tricky Alaskan road - CNN.com

:wah:

Those are great! I had to laugh at one because they put in a couple of new speed limit signs near tight corners on the way to my house. I had thought that they were odd - 12mph and 13mph, but suddenly they make sense.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 6:25 pm

:-4

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu Jun 12, 2014 1:32 pm

An along-for-the-ride song.....................

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri Jun 13, 2014 4:38 pm

DEAR ABBY: I have been working as a desk clerk at a motel in Montana for several years. With travel season here, I was hoping you could help your readers who find themselves on the road to avoid sleepless nights and headaches.

Several times a year many of the accommodations on the interstate can be fully booked due to weather or local events, and travelers are sometimes forced to drive several hundred miles to find a room for the night. You can help your readers by reminding them that they should start checking on motel occupancy early in the day, or even the day before, if they know where they would like to stop for the night. That way, situations like this can be avoided, and they will have a more enjoyable and relaxing trip. -- ON THE ROAD AGAIN

DEAR ON THE ROAD: Thank you for the suggestion. Many of my readers take road trips during the summer months, and I hope they'll remember your letter before they start the ignition and head for the highways.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 4:40 am

Grand old flag! on MSN Photos

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Jun 15, 2014 4:21 am

Father's Day: Honoring a Deceased Father on the Holiday - InfoBarrel

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon Jun 16, 2014 1:18 pm

DEAR ABBY: In the summer of 1995, I was a 12-year-old girl living in a motel in a suburb of Cleveland with my mother, older brother and younger sister. We were poor and very hungry.

My mother led my younger sister and me to a doughnut shop for our only meal of the day. After waiting for everyone to leave, my mother approached the young woman behind the counter and asked to buy some doughnuts with our foreign coins. It was the only money we had.

Instead of turning us away, she told my mother: "We're allowed to give away a certain number of free doughnuts every day. Just tell me what you want." (I don't know if this was true.) It was because of her kindness that my family ate that day.

If that kind woman is reading this, I want to say: "Thank you. You made the hunger go away for just a little bit, so a mother and her children could go a day without pain. You remain forever in a little girl's heart." -- URSALA IN MESSINA, ITALY

DEAR URSALA: I, too, hope your benefactor sees your letter. Her generosity that day provided nourishment not only for your bodies, but also for your faith in the humanity of others -- and I am sure you have emulated her example in the years that have followed. After all, isn't that what acts of kindness are all about?

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Jun 17, 2014 5:41 pm

Some days are like this................................

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed Jun 18, 2014 2:13 pm

Just some photos from my front yard:

A couple of rabbits in one (I didn't want to open my screen door and spook them)

Some flowers in the other (I'm waiting for my 4'oclocks to bloom)

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu Jun 19, 2014 1:38 pm

I just felt like hearing this song again:

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 1:24 pm

:driving: :wah:

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Jun 21, 2014 5:32 am

A night at the drive-in – CNN Photos - CNN.com Blogs

A drive-in theater is a form of cinema structure consisting of a large outdoor movie screen, a projection booth, a concession stand and a large parking area for automobiles. Within this enclosed area, customers can view movies from the privacy and comfort of their cars.

Haven't been to one in years. Kinda miss it.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Jun 22, 2014 5:01 am

It's here..................

And we're already getting almost 100 degree temps.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon Jun 23, 2014 1:29 pm

DEAR ABBY: I fell in love with a boy when I was 12, deeply in love. We met at our county fair. We grew up together and have remained friends for 30 years. He married and had children, as did I. I am now divorced, but he's still married.

Recently our friendship has grown into something more. He wants our relationship to continue, but he's afraid to leave his wife because of the kids. They have been together for 20 years.

What do I do? He's the love of my life. Any time I have with him is better than none. It's not that I don't know I deserve better, but he is unhappy, and I am miserable without him. What do I do? -- PRISONER OF PASSION IN VIRGINIA

DEAR PRISONER: What you do depends upon your strength of character and what you want out of life. If you want to spend the foreseeable future as this man's "side dish," then continue as you have been, a "prisoner of passion" with not much common sense. If you would like to have a stable life and find a man who will make you No. 1 in his life, then you will have to call a halt to this affair and go through a period of withdrawal -- the same as people have to do with any addiction. It may not be pleasant, but I recommend it.

Duh! What happened with being noble and doing the right thing, Prisoner.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Jun 24, 2014 1:50 pm

Today....Hubby and me....................our anniversay! :-4

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed Jun 25, 2014 1:39 pm

Today.......Cheetahs

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 3:25 pm

Thoughts on parenting:

Powerful quotes will change the way you parent - Family Moments - Family and Parenting - MSN Living

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Jun 28, 2014 3:50 am

On hand-me-downs:

DEAR ABBY: I am pregnant with my third child. There has been a large gap between baby No. 2 and baby No. 3. With my second child, my husband and I were just starting out and used hand-me-downs. But now we are established and can purchase items to suit our preferences.

Many well-meaning family members and friends have started inundating us with hand-me-downs (some ask first; others are just dropping things off). I really don't want any of these items. However, I don't want to seem ungrateful or rude because the well-wishers seem so excited to give me these things. The way I was raised, I have a hard time turning down offers such as these. How do I kindly tell these people I don't want their hand-me-downs? -- CONFLICTED IN PHILLY

DEAR CONFLICTED: Thank the donors warmly for their thoughtfulness and generosity, and say you already have all the things you need for the new baby. It is not necessary to allude to the fact they are "hand-me-downs." If the person insists on giving them to you anyway, donate them to a charity such as a homeless shelter. (Warning: To avoid possible hurt feelings, do not include them in a yard sale.)

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 1:24 pm

Car Info.............

http://gma.yahoo.com/why-know-dashboard ... ories.html

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 1:54 pm

DEAR ABBY: At 2 p.m., July Fourth, I would love nothing better than for all Americans to stop briefly and give our country a ring ... well, three rings to be exact.

On July 4, 1963, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed the ringing of bells nationwide with the words, "Let's ring freedom bells!" I was a White House aide then, and I vividly recall how exciting it was when bells rang across the nation coast to coast. Since then, many Americans have forgotten to keep the tradition going. Let's start again!

From one American to another, I ask all citizens to help me revive the ringing of bells at 2 p.m. this July Fourth in celebration of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. It's easy. Ring a bell, shake your keys, tap a glass or find a bell-ringing app on your smartphone. It will give our country a much-needed sense of unity and connection to our past as one nation, one people.

The Ironworkers, Sheet Metal Workers and Firefighters International Unions of the AFL-CIO, The National Cartoonists Society and Malmark Inc. have joined with No Greater Love in this special celebration of our freedom and the guardians who protect us -- our troops, firefighters and police.

Please, Abby, make your millions of readers aware of this effort. As inscribed on the Liberty Bell, "Let us proclaim liberty throughout the land unto all the inhabitants thereof." -- CARMELLA LASPADA, FOUNDER, NO GREATER LOVE

DEAR CARMELLA: I'm glad to help. I agree that shared traditions are the glue that binds us together as a nation. So readers, on July Fourth, take a moment to quietly reflect on what this holiday is all about. Then make a joyful noise and thank God for his blessings on our country and the freedoms we enjoy today. That's the American spirit!

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 1:57 pm

Hey Taxi!

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/29/autom ... -well&_r=0

Post by **LarsMac** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 3:36 pm

I LOVE Checkers

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 3:10 pm

Besides the beach, museums and zoos have always been fun places for me to visit in the summer. Below are two old photos of me with my brothers and sisters (except one who wasn't born yet)

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri Jul 04, 2014 4:28 pm

Sometimes, the right thing to do is to let them go.........

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Jul 05, 2014 6:28 am

Cozy......

https://www.yahoo.com/travel/a-new-kind ... 30117.html

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon Jul 07, 2014 3:27 pm

Funny pothole art :wah:

Mondays are the potholes in the road of life.

Tom Wilson

FourPart · Post by **FourPart** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 2:29 am

along-for-the-ride;1459444 wrote: Funny pothole art :wah:

These are even better:

44 Amazing Julian Beever’s 3D Pavement Drawings | Bored Panda

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 1:52 pm

Today.........some music...

I heard this song on my radio at work today.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri Jul 18, 2014 3:37 pm

Just got back from our vacation. We had a great time. Yes, I've got some photos to share.

These were taken at the Homestead in Cherokee.

More to come................

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Jul 19, 2014 5:01 am

At the flea market in North Carolina................

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sun Jul 20, 2014 7:39 am

Us in Vacation Mode :-4

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along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Jul 22, 2014 10:48 am

So, I'm at home sick from work. I don't feel like myself. I'm lethargic and have no appetite. I gag after taking a few bites of regular food. I can drink water, milk and coffee. I can eat a fresh peach. I have to take naps. I had blood pressure and temp taken yesterday and they came out normal. I have to take an x-ray at the hospital, probably tomorrow . The hospital is close to my job. Thank God, Hubby is fine. I felt okay during vacation, but when I got back, not so much. Say a little prayer for me will you? I want to feel like my old self again.

Post by **LarsMac** » Tue Jul 22, 2014 7:20 pm

along-for-the-ride;1460541 wrote: So, I'm at home sick from work. I don't feel like myself. I'm lethargic and have no appetite. I gag after taking a few bites of regular food. I can drink water, milk and coffee. I can eat a fresh peach. I have to take naps. I had blood pressure and temp taken yesterday and they came out normal. I have to take an x-ray at the hospital, probably tomorrow . The hospital is close to my job. Thank God, Hubby is fine. I felt okay during vacation, but when I got back, not so much. Say a little prayer for me will you? I want to feel like my old self again.

I am sure I am not alone in saying you have our prayers. It's probably just a little bug you picked up along the way.

And, Eat more Peaches.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri Jul 25, 2014 10:58 am

Well, I'm back home from a short stay at the hospital. It's seems I am now a Diabetic, Type 2. I don't have to take insulin, but I do have to check my blood sugar level in the morning before breakfast and take some meds for awhile. I do feel better, but a little weak. I have lost weight, but I am eating better. I should be good to go back to work on Monday. I have a follow-up check up with the doctor next Friday.

I'm glad it was caught in time. The thought of diabetes did cross my mind when I was so sick, along with lyme disease, and even a tumor. I actually feel kind of lucky. Diabetes is a lifestyle change that can be managed. I did some homework on the computer today about diabetes and know a little more about it. I will continue to learn more.

My Hubby has been wonderful. I love and appreciate him, and have told him so.

Post by **LarsMac** » Fri Jul 25, 2014 11:29 am

along-for-the-ride;1460733 wrote: Well, I'm back home from a short stay at the hospital. It's seems I am now a Diabetic, Type 2. I don't have to take insulin, but I do have to check my blood sugar level in the morning before breakfast and take some meds for awhile. I do feel better, but a little weak. I have lost weight, but I am eating better. I should be good to go back to work on Monday. I have a follow-up check up with the doctor next Friday.

I'm glad it was caught in time. The thought of diabetes did cross my mind when I was so sick, along with lyme disease, and even a tumor. I actually feel kind of lucky. Diabetes is a lifestyle change that can be managed. I did some homework on the computer today about diabetes and know a little more about it. I will continue to learn more.

My Hubby has been wonderful. I love and appreciate him, and have told him so.

Well the hardest part of being diabetic and living in the South is giving up Sweet Tea.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri Jul 25, 2014 4:46 pm

LarsMac;1460735 wrote: Well the hardest part of being diabetic and living in the South is giving up Sweet Tea.

:wah: You got that right......and I had just discovered that Subway's tea is excellent.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Sat Jul 26, 2014 3:32 pm

Agree?

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Post by **LarsMac** » Sat Jul 26, 2014 3:49 pm

That's kinda been my experience.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon Jul 28, 2014 2:06 pm

Just some pretty scenes from our vacation

I'm doing well and went back to work today. I have brought my sugar level down.

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Post by **LarsMac** » Mon Jul 28, 2014 2:08 pm

Is that Maggie Valley?

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Tue Jul 29, 2014 4:19 pm

LarsMac;1460892 wrote: Is that Maggie Valley?

No, these were take on the Tennessee side.

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Post by **LarsMac** » Tue Jul 29, 2014 4:36 pm

along-for-the-ride;1460950 wrote: No, these were take on the Tennessee side.

Gatlinburg, then?

I miss the Smokey Mountains, sometimes.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed Jul 30, 2014 1:51 pm

On vacation, having a bite to eat at our favorite restaurant in Cherokee;

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AnneBoleyn · Post by **AnneBoleyn** » Wed Jul 30, 2014 1:56 pm

Nice couple of kids.

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Fri Aug 01, 2014 4:59 pm

DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have a lake house and invited a couple (close friends) to join us for a few days. The husband has cancer and has been taking chemo. We wanted them both to rest, as the wife is his only caregiver. We all thought this would be a wonderful opportunity to relax and enjoy nature.

The second night they were there, the husband went to bed very early and the three of us were visiting. At one point, my friend went into the kitchen. When she didn't come out, I went to check on her and found her close to a diabetic coma.

It was very frightening. She hadn't eaten much dinner and her blood sugar had crashed to a dangerous level. Fortunately, we knew what to do because my dad was diabetic.

We were an hour from the nearest hospital and had no cell reception. We did not know where her medication was. My friend was making no sense and couldn't remember.

I want to respect my friends' privacy, but if you travel with someone you know has a medical condition, is it OK to ask where they keep their meds in case of an emergency? How do you approach the subject? -- CARING FRIEND IN CALIFORNIA

DEAR CARING FRIEND: Of course it's OK. And a perfect way to lead up to that question would be to relate the story you have written to me.

Something to consider.

Wandrin · Post by **Wandrin** » Fri Aug 01, 2014 5:51 pm

along-for-the-ride;1461164 wrote: DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have a lake house and invited a couple (close friends) to join us for a few days. The husband has cancer and has been taking chemo. We wanted them both to rest, as the wife is his only caregiver. We all thought this would be a wonderful opportunity to relax and enjoy nature.

The second night they were there, the husband went to bed very early and the three of us were visiting. At one point, my friend went into the kitchen. When she didn't come out, I went to check on her and found her close to a diabetic coma.

It was very frightening. She hadn't eaten much dinner and her blood sugar had crashed to a dangerous level. Fortunately, we knew what to do because my dad was diabetic.

We were an hour from the nearest hospital and had no cell reception. We did not know where her medication was. My friend was making no sense and couldn't remember.

I want to respect my friends' privacy, but if you travel with someone you know has a medical condition, is it OK to ask where they keep their meds in case of an emergency? How do you approach the subject? -- CARING FRIEND IN CALIFORNIA

DEAR CARING FRIEND: Of course it's OK. And a perfect way to lead up to that question would be to relate the story you have written to me.

Something to consider.

I hope the person didn't wait for a response from Abby before looking or getting her help.