Out of Gas in Nashville

Panic struck the city today and people discovered there was no gas to be found ANYWHERE in the area. People were talking about it at work and Doug called me to make sure I had gas to get home. Luckily I had enough, but I passed several cars on the side of the road that didn't. I thought Pleasant View for sure would have some since we are further from town, but I got here only to discover there apparently isn't gas for like a 100 mile radius of the city. Hmm. Bummer. My car only has about 100 miles left before empty, so I will be able to get to work and back tomorrow, but after that I might be screwed. Hopefully the town gets more before it turns really ugly. Do you all see now why I want a Vespa so bad?! 

Fall Decorating II

I also re-decorate the bedroom in the fall- I took a picture of it too, mostly because it won't ever be this clean again! (I also had to throw in a picture of Sassy.... of course)

Fall Decorating

I decorate the house based on the seasons, and today I put up the fall decorations. I did a few new things this year and I was happy for the way they turned out. Welcome Fall!

So Tell me About You

Doug turned me on to this awhile ago and I continue to be amazed by the accurateness of it. He and I were just discussing it today, and I remembered that I never shared it with you. If you want to know more about yourself, take a few minutes and take this test. You'll be amazed at how spot on it is. I was in INTJ- so tell me what were you? 

Briggs-Myers Personality Test

http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes1.htm

Rock City

Doug and I took a little day trip Wednesday to Rock City in Chattanooga. It was a really nice drive over there and a perfect day to tour the tourist trap Rock City. Patrick and I had been there before and Doug had as well, but it had been 40 years since he was there, so we decided to check it out. It's pretty cool, so if you are ever in the area check it out. Trust me, you can't miss it- they advertise it on billboards about 250 miles before you actually get there! 

Pikes Peak Challenge

                    Ain't no mountain high enough! 

                    Ain't no valley low enough!

                    Ain't no river wide enough! 

                    To keep Mom from getting through it babe!

My mom did an amazing fete yesterday- she climbed Pikes Peak! Thirteen miles of high altitude hiking to get to the top. Many people try, but few finish. This was her first try and it only took her about 9 hours to do it! I am so proud of her I can't even find the words. I certainly don't know if I could do it, and I'm sure there certainly aren't many other 55 year olds in the world that could do it either! Way to go mom! How was the view from the top?

Pictures from Colorado

Finally here are some pictures from my trip to CO

                                  Cute lil' Brandon

          Sassy at the parade wearing her cowgirl outfit!

     Sadie at the parade wearing her cowgirl outfit!

      Mom and I at the rodeo being rowdy with all our friends.....

Jazz Festival

Doug and I went to the Franklin Jazz Festival on Sunday night. It was a small little festival with a main stage and a smaller stage in the beer tent. We took Sassy and she got quite a bit of attention from the other festival-goers. We decided that it would be a good idea to get Sassy a T-shirt made so I wouldn't have to answer so many questions- it would say: 

My name is Sassy. I am a Maltese-Pomeranian

I weigh 4lbs. Yes I am full grown. 

I'm almost two years old

Yes I know I am the cutest dog ever. Thank you. 

No, you can't buy me.  

I always like when people think she is cute, but after awhile I must admit that I tire of the same questions! 

Anyway, we met some nice people, heard some good music, and had a nice evening overall.