Happy Friday ~ Bruce Of The Day ! ~

What the hell happened to mah boys chin ?
EEEK !
Anyhoo.
Happy Effing Friday Y'all.
What a day..
I was all happy at the prospect that we might have gotten some rain yesterday...I should have known better. We got maybe 5 minutes worth but it did cool things down to bearable on the patio last night so I will as is my custom , take what I can get.

All day..one step forward...eleventy billion back.
I spent far, far too much time today getting certified copies out of the District Clerks office ( a 3 day project ) only to be lied to by some one that knows better and should furthermore know that I am going to follow up on the suspected lie with his bosses.
Usually when we order cert . copies of various documents , either from county or district , the courier company charges the cost to their " Legalese " account. It's a simple way to do it. Rarely if ever , do we know the cost of what we need because it is 99 % of the time effing impossible to know how many pages the beast  is ...ESPECIALLY IF YOU WANT CERTIFIED COPIES OF ALL THE THRICE DAMNED DOCUMENTS UNDER A PARTICULAR CASE OR CAUSE NUMBER.....GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
Anyhoo..
Darius..his real name by the way because right now since his sorry ass lied to me, he doesn't get the usual courtesy of an alias....yeah..I'm looking at you MOFO ...calls and tells me that :
1. It's 40 pages...ok fine...whatevs.
2. It's going to cost $40.00 cash because its a buck a page for certified...and this is the LIE:

" District Court doesn't accept our companies Legalese account so I can pay the $40.00 out of my own pocket but am going to need the cash when I drop off the document....if you want me to order it that is."

Whu Whu.....WHUT ???????????????????????????????????????

I try to find the person who requested  the order but couldn't so I had to contact the person who originated  it  ..and lets just say one of them ain't right and was even less so today if you know what I mean....
So I tell Space Cadet  Originator  what's going on..exactly verbatum what Darius told me, and said that maybe there had been a policy change either at District Clerks or the courier company...I have no clue but suffice to say I get the money and so it goes.
But alarm bells are going off in my head .
I know better.
So I call the courier company and ask one of the gals who I know to be a straight up gal and tell her what is going on and  ask whether they can use their account at District or not. Paula replies of course they can and then stops....pauses and asks why. So I tell her what Darius tells me..and she says " Really ..! ?!?!?!? "
So when he drops the docs off ,  again he reinterates the lie with an additional layer of sprinkles , stating that County Clerk will take the account , but District won't.
Even though they ( District ) had taken the Legalese account happily up to the end of LAST week.
And he gets his money , I get a reciept and the documents.
And I call Paula back to update her on the sprinkles layer.
She proceeds to tell me that Disctict does in fact take the Legalese account BUT....HUGE ASS BUT here ...each time it is to be used District Court requires an authorization form to be filled out by the courier..EVERY TIME . I can see their point because courier companies are notorious for turnover...SU was as always his exceptional self while in this line of work.
Paula continued " He had his car broken into and blah de blah stuff and papers taken blah  de blah blah blah and the authorizations were amongst the taken items (  because I can only assume there is a thriving black market out there clammering for that shit )...."
I finally just said.." Paula , honey, that is beside the point . Because he didn't have the proper form and didn't have the snap to replace them to  use for YOUR CLIENTS.., he lied twice to me , made a simple , routine request into a three ring Kardashian circus and now I have to make sure that every time I request copies in the future from District I have to be sure to ask that the courier have the  proper authorization form so he can use the Legalese......like thats my job as
THE CLIENT ??????????????

Really ?

Grrr.

The weekend will be better..even with the fact that Xena has a check up at the vet ..and I hate the vets...I usually weasel out of them but not so much I suspect this time..

Le WAH !

Have a great weekend.

Aunty ~  I Hate F'g Liars With A Passion ~ Pol

Saving My Sanity ..More Or Less...LMAO

http://www.theittybittykittycommittee.com/
This is the room that we got built last year with the fundraiser..and I say we because I was a multiple contributor ..so yeah ....bragging rights time for us all.

So far this year a third of the goal has been reached so gently tap Mr. Linky..the Gibsons may be asleep you know..bebe's are like that ..and read all about it.

Perhaps this hits closer to home more than ever before for SU and I because losing the two and the continued dosing of Madame Xena ( makes her sound like a carney medium doesn't it ..hee hee ) reminds us that at her age , she is considered an elder cat even though she is 12.
We have the means to care for all of ours, not just the green papers but the health to get to the vet and to Petsmart for their food.

I can't imagine the heartbreak if it was otherwise.

I know money is tight , trust me, it's more often than not that way for us too ..so , even if you can't chip in...if you are just a casual reader..

Grab this link if you have a blog and pay it forward by posting. Spreading the word is just as important as a dollar at times .

Bruce of the Day is coming up.

Blessed Be All Creatures Great And Small.

Aunty Pol

OMG..We Might Be Getting Some Rainz..!

Oh happy happy joy joy.
We might be getting some rain !
And in other good news, Miss Abby ( Mommeh to Daisy the Curly Cat and Harley ) says that they are ok in Florida...and drum roll please...

23 skillion ( $23,000.00) GREEN PAPERS has been raised  so far for the IBKC fundraiser.

SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE !

Go over to :
http://www.theittybittykittycommittee.com/ for details on how we can all help spread the  word...

LET'S ROCK THIS !
Donate to name the Gibsons.
Totally worth it !

Ciao,
Aunty Pol

Actor Don Grady, Robbie on ’My Three Sons,’ dies at 68

Actor Don Grady, Robbie on ’My Three Sons,’ dies at 68

OMG ..not Robbie .
I remember when he and Katie had the triplets and she became so upset when the dots on their wee footies was washed off.

Sniff..my first crush.

RIP Sir.

Your Fan,
Aunty Pol

Hmmmm...I don't Think I've Seen This Variation Before

One of the things that I really am liking about Pinterest is that by creating " boards " , it's easy to sort through all of the time wastage thingys you compile..like recipes and this you avoid the dreaded " Where the F did I see that thing ." moment.

One linky led to another and another and now to here.
http://www.goodlifeeats.com/2009/04/orange-spice-banana-bread.html

Katie, author of " Good Life Eats" had a quick bread recipe section and SU will tell you if it's not a Bundt cake recipe I am squirreling away , it's quick breads or anything containing orange and or orange zest.

So..Quickbread ...check..banana variation ..check...ADDED CREAM CHEESE AND ORANGE ZEST....oh double hells bells check check and checkity check.

Oh honey..where's the zester ?

LOL.

Ciao,
Aunty Pol

Obey The Duck.

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner ...what can I say, it made me smile which takes my mind off of OMG it's hot.

Ciao,
Aunty Pol

Unbelievable - Even To Me.

We don't need your Sauna Hot Pants ..or any other hot pants actually.
We are in a sauna.
When I went downstairs for a 5 minute break, the captivate screens ( TV in elevators...who knew ?)..said that the temperature was 106.
And it felt like it.
Gracie is pretty po'd at us because we are keeping her in during the day..I mean really Gracie...we pay good green papers for the A/C monster so enjoy it...go back to sleep .
As usual, by the time we get home and change clothes and  feed the Overloards, it's time to go water a bit...and die in the heat.
It wa 90 degrees at 9 pm.
Yo Debbie..head this way gal..we need the rain sistah.
Stay safe everyone.
Ciao,
Aunty Pol

Happy Friday ~ Bruce Of The Day

Happy Birthday Bruce Campbell !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Honey, I for one am glad you grew into that chin !
Happy Friday everyone .
All eyes are  on the Gulf right now , it seems we have a bit of a storm down around the Yucatan so lets all hope for rain.
There are no big plans for the weekend at the Casa..big susrprise , I know....and as much as I would like to play with a recipe or 3, I really need to clean the joint.
I haven 't had the will after the last 2 weeks and it's getting on my nerves.
And of course , if I have any sense  at all , I will be getting up at OMFG thirty to water.
Le Sigh.
Come on rain !

Have a great weekend and don't forget about the fundraiser at IBKC.

Ciao,
Aunty Pol

Residents Reply To Management

Dear Management,

In response to the recently held meeting, we feel that we must insist on a review of our current situation.

The Residents

This Will Be Interesting To Say The Least..

http://www.sawbuck.com/property/Bay_Area/Daly_City/11197081-44-Santa-Elena-Avenue
Well, I just got the e mail from Southside Johnny.
The folks house hit the market today.
I guess considering that it has only been 10 weeks or so and the place was chock a block full of stuff...even after what we all cleared a lot of daddy's stuff out, they have done a wonderful job of cleaning/clearing and so forth.
Of course that being said, my youngest brother will make me bat shit crazy anticipating the sale.

Le Sigh.
At least tomorrows Friday....damn Skippy.
Ciao,
Aunty Pol

Dear Children ~ We Need To Have A Meeting

http://now.msn.com/now/0621-cat-security-guard

http://www.metro.co.uk/weird/902682-millie-the-cat-gets-job-guarding-childrens-presents

Dear Residents ,

It has recently come to managements attention that the economy is in fact recovering ,  thus producing many exciting carreer opportunities for you . After a recent financial audit, management has concluded that in order to offset recently incurred uninsured medical expenses  , that the residents must consider renewing their previously meager attempts to join the job market.
Please review the information above regarding the new and exciting field of commercial security.

We will review this matter at a future date .

The Management Team Inc, LLC.

I know People Who Actually think Like This ~ Sigh .

http://comixed.memebase.com/2012/06/20/koma-comic-strip-go-buy-that-tank/

I tried to biggify and that didn't work, so slap Mr. Linky to see the text..totally worth it and safe for work.

Enjoy !
Ciao,
Aunty Pol

Mwahahahahahahahahahahahahah !

http://wonderwall.msn.com/entertainment/kyle-massey-sues-producers-of-bristol-palins-lifes-a-tripp-1688918.story

http://articles.nydailynews.com/2012-06-14/news/32239842_1_talent-manager-stephen-hanks-bristol-palin-defamation-by-bar-heckler

Ok..I'm gonna laugh my ass off all day.
Lifetime is going to regret producing this show the same way the traditional big three networks are regretting their taking a pass on the new Dallas...
Mwahahahahah.

Ciao,
Aunty Pol

Oh Dear...My Self Control is Weakening A Bit

This lil punkin is one of the newest fosters over at IBKC.
Except for the eye color..it's Andy as a baby.
Lordy help me.
I miss my baby dude..but life goes on.
I hope  people in the Sea/Tac area give this tiny tyke a wonderful forever home.
I know that Miss Laurie and Miss Bean will do their usual above and  beyond the call to love and groom and photograph zoom and chasing the tailage so there is no doubt that lil Andy 2.0 ( yes dear, I sorta named him.) will do quite  well.
Be sure to stop over to the IBKC to check on the fundraiser.
Remember ..Opurrators are standing by.

Ciao,
Aunty Pol

Viennetta..aka Aunty Pol Just Fainted !

http://www.southernplate.com/2012/06/homemade-viennetta.html/print/

Back in the 80's , when life was good, music didn't suck as much and people besides me wanted to go out dancing and did on a Friday night after work...there was this wonderful gift from the Gods known as Viennetta.
Am I the only one that remembers it ?
Christy over at Southern Plate posted this home made version and I almost passed out at my desk.
Fer real y'all.

Now, sadly mumble number of years later, lactose issues are the bane of my life at times and I am one of those middle aged women who carry Imodium in my purse 24/7.
That does not mean that I am immune to all things lusciously dairy..far from it, I crave the damn things because being perverse is one of my more delicate and charming attributes.
So..you know I am gonna make this sooner or later.
And..it's a good thing that they don't make Godiva or Haagen Das in a half gallon size because I can already see the chocolate version of this...
Yes dear...I know you lubs ice cream too.
And..now that I think of it, I bet I could use just a plain old fork if I didn't want to buy a hair pick/comb...neither SU nor I have anything considered long enough hair wise to use it for it's intended purpose.
Not that I am over thinking this at all.
Don't kill me lady L..I can make it , I just can't really have any of it...which is some random level of Hell come to think of it....LMAO .

Happy Friday Eve !
Ciao,
Aunty Pol

'Jita's baby !

http://www.thelittlekitchen.net/2011/03/02/beer-marinated-beef-fajitas/

Cindy Lou Who and I went out  for a belated birthday lunch for her on Sunday...good planning there Pol...also aka Fathers Day..sheesh.
Anyhoo, we went up to Pappasitas..a local chain here in Houston.
She had the shrimp salad and a rita of course..the salad was huge btw.
I had my usual.
Beef Fajitas.
With Filet Mignon beef.
Huge Mistake y'all.
There was something about the literal texture of the Mignon that just did not lend itself to this style of entree.
The texture was fine, but it had damn near NO FLAVOR !
Lesson learned..order the usual way.
Or something else....like the spicy chicken thing which sounded a lot like the one dish we used to get at Pepperchase ( note for SU ).

Now this on the other hand..well..the minute I saw that it had beer in the marinade and Shiner to boot..oh hell yeah.
Now I don't have a cast iron griddle like Miss Julie uses here, but we do have a large cast iron skillet that belonged to his late mother and we can carefully use it  on  the glass top range..the key is to carefully move it if needed..OR ...we do have a new shiney grill on the patio and that perforated grilling pan..and I know right where it is too...LOL..
So...go check out her blog.
I've gotten two recipes now that I really want to try.

Ciao,
Aunty Pol

Cheesesteaks ! OMG ! Must Possess !

http://www.thelittlekitchen.net/2012/06/19/cheesesteaks/
I am one of those people who spends way the hell too much  time on Pinterest.
I know..I know.
One of the neat things about is other than being able to indulge my overt shoe whore -ness , is the fact that I occasionally find a new blog to follow.
I posted a comment on The Little Kitchen asking it's owner Miss Julie if I could post/link about the cheese steaks and she was kind enough to say yes.

All y'all have NO IDEA how much I love Cheesesteaks.
It's up there with shoes, kittens, chocolate and books.
SU will verify this.
I share an equal passion for French Dip Sammiches
I would kill for a Cheesesteak with French Dip Au Jus.
Throw in fries and a glass of red wine and I will do your laundry.
Chili's used to have a passable version, but the last time I was there it was heartbreakingly bad.
Now, personally , since I do not care at all for 'shrooms, I would use more peppers in this recipe.
Julie herself says " Play with it " in so many words..

Her blog is adorable and she seems like the kind of person you could just sit down and chat with ..or go bonkers with over the latest King Arthur catalog..or PW's books/blog/show..
She  ( I think ) also has a recipe for beef fajita's using beer...SHINER BOCH EVEN ..in the marinade and I don't think she would mind me  posting about that here. If it's not her , I will contact the author for permission..

Ciao,
Aunty Pol

Shameless Shakedown ~ 2012 !

http://www.theittybittykittycommittee.com/2012/06/phone-lines-are-now-open-2012-ibkc.html
Yes dear hearts, it's that time again.
( Cue The Brass Band )

IT'S SHAMELESS SHAKEDOWN TIME 2012 !

This is a cause that is near and dear to my heart, even  more so now .
All of our babies were either rescues or adoptees.
All of our babies are/were spayed or neutered.
We were lucky to be able to afford that .

Many others are not .
I know that times are tough and money is tight, trust me. We were fortunate enough to be able to take an anniversary gift from the firm ( Muchas Gracias Y'all.) and use that to take care of both Xena and Munchkin. I do not know what we would have done otherwise.
This fund raiser helps more than you know. One of the most important aspects this year is an issue that is rarely addressed...helping Senior citizens care for their beloved animals. Often is is nothing more than an issue of transportation to the store to get food and so on . There can be nothing more heartbreaking than to lose the ability to care for  your furr child as you age..please open the link and read Laurie's post.
If you can not donate , that's okay...but do me a favor?
Pass it on, link it on Facebook or your blog if you have one...spread the word.

Now more than ever..

LET'S ROCK THIS !

Ciao and Meow ,
Aunty Pol

I'd Like to Think That This Is A Joke ..But........

http://now.msn.com/money/0618-shiseido-la-creme.aspx#scptm2
I ran across this on Facebook..I know .,.huge ass surprise there....and it was mentioned in an article written by Cosmetics Cop, Paula Begoin. Now don't get me wrong, I have read her stuff for years because she actually does a pretty clear job of debunking all of the false claims that are made by the cosmetics industry on a daily basis...brand by brand. That being said, I do take exception to the fact that Miss Begoin is in the position of now  having   her own skincare and  cosmetics company ( more power to her  ! ) and routinely.....wait for it ...wait ...wait ....submits to her readers that "her " line of products is uniformly superior to what ever she happens to be reviewing at the time of the article in question.
As if her readers are all too stupid to see the bias.
Just come out and say it Paula. :
" My shit is better so buy my stuff."

The Shisedo article made me laugh  for five minutes.
I have a simple view point.
I am over the age of 50.
I didn't take the care I should have of my skin when I was younger....LIKE EVERYONE ELSE  DIDN'T EITHER WHEN THEY WERE MY AGE...( nope..not bitter...not me..! )
I use Cetaphil.
I use Strivectin  for the 11's ..and I know that you gals know exactly what I mean..but the Strivectin seems to work for me and lasts a dogs age.
I use mineral makeup.
I have and use twice daily a Clarisonic.
I exfoliate .
I do not EVER go to bed with makeup on.
I use sunscreen.
I am old enough to know what does or doesn't work and I have everything from St. Ives scrubs to Josie Maran's argan oil...which f'g rocks btw and is totally worth it .
I don't give a rats ass about the name, I care about whether it works or not and whether it will make my skin freak out..thank you Avon Skin So Soft for that lasting lesson...grrrrr.

And I have the crows feet like every other woman my age has.
I know that short of Juviderm or Botox...( yes please) ..there is no escaping the signs of aging.
Unless I missed it, the alternative is ..um....being dead ?
I'll pass on that for the immediate future thankyouverymuch.

Please forgive me if I simply take perverse pleasure in someone...anyone....Bueller ....Bueller...being stupid enough to shell out that much money for a face cream.

For that much money,  give me a tummy tuck, a lift northwards for the girls and a few other things.
Shit...just give me that kind of money so I can buy beef for the dinner table.

Just sayin...

Go and slap Mr. Linky to read the article, it's hilarious .

Ciao,
Aunty Pol

Lemon Brownies

https://sites.google.com/site/beckycharms/cakies/lemony-lemon-brownies

Yep.
You read it right .
Lemon Brownies.
Sounds wrong, doesn't it ?
Slap Mr. Linky for the recipe.
I found it on Pinterest...yes....I am one of those people and went over to check out the recipes.
This one sounds soooo good.
SU has developed a yen for home made lemonade.
No biggie, lemons are rather cheap and it's not like he is using Meyer Lemons...so of course he also had to buy a juicer because it takes roughly 20 lemons or so I think he said to get enough juice for a gallon of lemonade.
So....I may have to pursue this recipe .

Ciao ,
Your Puckered UP Aunty Pol