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Great Minds
Jun 06, 2007 | 4:33AM
Only great minds can read this
This is weird, but interesting!
fi yuo cna raed tihs, yuo hvae a sgtrane mnid too
Cna yuo raed tihs? Olny 55 plepoe out of 100 can.
I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno't mtaetr in waht oerdr the ltteres in a wrod are, the olny iproamtnt tihng is taht the frsit and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it whotuit a pboerlm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Azanmig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt! if you can raed tihs forwrad it
FORWARD ONLY IF YOU CAN READ IT
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Sisters
Jan 13, 2007 | 5:36AM
A young wife sat on a sofa on a hot humid day, drinking iced tea and
visiting with her Mother. As they talked about life, about marriage,
about the responsibilities of life and the obligations of adulthood,
the mother clinked the ice cubes in her glass thoughtfully and
turned a clear, sober glance upon her daughter.
"Don't forget your Sisters," she advised, swirling the tea leaves to
the bottom of her glass.
"They'll be more important as you get older." No matter how much you
love your husband, no matter how much you love the children you may
have, you are still going to need Sisters. Remember to go places
with them now and then; do things with them.
"Remember that 'Sisters' means ALL the women... your girlfriends,
your daughters, and all your other women relatives too. You'll need
other women. Women always do.
What a funny piece of advice! The young woman thought. Haven't I
just gotten married? Haven't I just joined the couple-world? I'm now
a married woman, for goodness sake! A grownup! Surely my husband and
the family we may start will be all I need to make my life
worthwhile! But she listened to her Mother. She kept contact with
her Sisters and made more women friends each year. As the years
tumbled by, one after another, she gradually came to understand that
her Mom really knew what she was talking about. As time and nature
work their changes and their mysteries upon a woman, Sisters are the
mainstays of her life.
After more than 50 years of living in this world, here is what I've
learned:
THIS SAYS IT ALL:
Time passes.
Life happens.
Distance separates.
Children grow up.
Jobs come and go.
Love waxes and wanes.
Hearts break.
Parents die.
Colleagues forget favors.
Careers end.
BUT.........
Sisters are there, no matter how much time and how many miles are
between you.
A girl friend is never farther away than needing her can reach.
When you have to walk that lonesome valley and you have to walk it
by yourself, the women in your life will be on the valley's rim,
cheering you on, praying for you, pulling for you, intervening on
your behalf, and waiting with open arms at the valley's end.
Sometimes, they will even break the rules and walk beside you...Or
come in and carry you out.
Girlfriends, daughters, granddaughters, daughters-in-law, sisters,
sisters-in-law, Mothers, Grandmothers, aunties, nieces, cousins, and
extended family, all bless our life!
The world wouldn't be the same without women, and neither would I.
When we began this adventure called womanhood, we had no idea of the
incredible joys or sorrows that lay ahead. Nor did we know how much
we would need each other.
Every day, we need each other still.
Pass this on to all the women who help make your life meaningful. I
just did.
Short and very sweet:
There are more than twenty angels in this world. Ten are peacefully
sleeping on clouds. Nine are playing. And one is reading her email
at this moment.
Send this message to ten of your friends including me. If you get 5
replies, someone you love will surprise you.
Happy days!
This is for all of you who have touched my life in one way or another - just knowing you has made a difference.
Thankyou Andi
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Interesting!
Jan 05, 2007 | 4:14AM
In the 1400's a law was set forth in England that a man was allowed to beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his thumb. Hence we have "the rule of thumb"
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Many years ago in Scotland , a new game was invented. It was ruled "Gentlemen Only...Ladies Forbidden"...and thus the word GOLF entered into the English language.
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The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV were Fred and Wilma Flintstone.
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Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the U.S. Treasury.
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Men can read smaller print than women can; women can hear better.
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Coca-Cola was originally green.
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It is impossible to lick your elbow.
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The State with the highest percentage of people who walk to work: Alaska
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The percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28% (now get this...)
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The percentage of North America that is wilderness: 38%
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The cost of raising a medium-size dog to the age of eleven: $ 16,400
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The average number of people airborne over the U.S. in any given hour: 61,000
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Intelligent people have more zinc and copper in their hair.
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The first novel ever written on a typewriter: Tom Sawyer.
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The San Francisco Cable cars are the only mobile National Monuments.
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Each king in a deck of playing cards represents a great king from history:
Clubs -Alexander, the Great
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111,111,111 x 111,111,111 = 12,345,678,987,654,321
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If a statue in the park of a person on a horse has both front legs in the air, the person died in battle. If the horse has one front leg in the air the person died as a result of wounds received in battle. If the horse has all four legs on the ground, the person died of natural causes.
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Only two people signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, John Hancock and Charles Thomson. Most of the rest signed on August 2, but the last signature wasn't added until 5 years later.
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Q. Half of all Americans live within 50 miles of what?
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Q. Most boat owners name their boats. What is the most popular boat name requested?
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Q. If you were to spell out numbers, how far would you have to go until you would find the letter "A"?
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Q. What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers all have in common?
A. All were invented by women.
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Q. What is the only food that doesn't spoil?
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Q. Which day are there more collect calls than any other day of the year?
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In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were secured on bed frames by ropes. When you pulled on the ropes the mattress tightened, making the bed firmer to sleep on. Hence the phrase......... "goodnight, sleep tight."
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It was the accepted practice in Babylon 4,000 years ago that for a month after the wedding, the bride's father would supply his son-in-law with all the mead he could drink Mead is a honey beer and because their calendar was lunar based, this period was called the honey month, which we know today as the honeymoon.
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In English pubs, ale is ordered by pints and quarts... So in old England , when customers got unruly, the bartender would yell at them "Mind your pints and quarts, and settle down."
It's where we get the phrase "mind your P's and Q's"
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Many years ago in England , pub frequenters had a whistle baked into the rim, or handle, of their ceramic cups. When they needed a refill, they used the whistle to get some service. "Wet your whistle" is the phrase inspired by this practice.
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~~~~~~~~~~~AND FINALLY~~~~~~~~~~~~
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At least 75% of people who read this will try to lick their elbow!
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Don't delete this just because it looks weird. Believe it or not, you can read it.
I cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty
uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The
phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at Cmabrigde
Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the
ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit
pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig huh?
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YOU KNOW YOU ARE LIVING IN 2006 when...
1. You accidentally enter your PIN on the microwave.
2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years.
3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of three.
4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you.
5. Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and family is that they don't have e-mail addresses.
6. You pull up in your own driveway and use your cell phone to see if anyone is home to help you carry in the groceries.
7. Every commercial on television has a web site at the bottom of the screen.
8. Leaving the house without your cell phone, which you didn't even have the first 20 or 30 (or 60) years of your life, is now a cause for panic and you turn around to go and get it.
10. You get up in the morning and go on line before getting your coffee.
11. You start tilting your head sideways to smile. : )
12. You're reading this and nodding and laughing.
13. Even worse, you know exactly to whom you are going to forward this message.
14. You are too busy to notice there was no #9 on this list.
15. You actually scrolled back up to check that there wasn't a #9 on this list.
AND NOW U R LAUGHING at yourself.
Go on, forward this to your friends. You know you want to!
:P
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My New Title
Jan 02, 2007 | 8:45PM
I got this one from Willy!
Get Another Title
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Look Into My Crystal Ball
Jan 01, 2007 | 4:00AM
What one question would you like the answer to if you could peer into the future?
Why that is easy that my family and I will always be happy and together!
Ok now tell me what would it be for you!
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Hehehehe So who will break the NEWS LOL
Dec 18, 2006 | 6:53AM
A Christmas Story
'Twas the night before Christmas--Old Santa was [censored]ed.
He cussed out the elves and threw down his list.
Miserable little brats, ungrateful little jerks.
I have a good mind to scrap the whole works!
I've busted my ass for damn near a year,
Instead of "Thanks Santa"--what do I hear?
The old lady bitches cause I work late at night.
The elves want more money--The reindeer all fight.
Rudolph got drunk and goosed all the maids.
Donner is pregnant and Vixen has AIDS.
And just when I thought that things would get better
Those [censored]s from the IRS sent me a letter,
They say I owe taxes--if that ain't damn funny
Who the hell ever sent Santa Claus any money?
And the kids these days--they all are the pits
They want the impossible--Those mean little [censored]s
I spent a whole year making wagons and sleds
Assembling dolls...Their arms, legs and heads
I made a ton of yo yo's--No request for them,
They want computers and robots...they think - I'm IBM!
Flying through the air...dodging the trees
Falling down chimneys and skinning my knees
I'm quitting this job there's just no enjoyment
I'll sit on my fat ass and draw unemployment.
There's no Christmas this year now you know the reason,
I found me a blonde. I'm going SOUTH for the season!!!
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Chrissy Joke
Dec 18, 2006 | 6:52AM
A cop was on his horse waiting to cross the street when a little girl on her new shiny bike stopped beside him.
"Nice bike," the cop said. "Did Santa bring it to you?
"Yes Sir" the little girl said, "he sure did!"
The cop looked the bike over and handed the girl a $5 ticket for a safety violation.
The cop said, "Next year tell Santa to put a reflector light on the back of it." !!!
The young girl looked up at the cop and said, "Nice horse you've got there Sir. Did Santa bring it to you?"
Playing along with the girl, he chuckled and answered "Yes, he sure did" !!!
The little girl looked up at the cop and said,
"Next year tell Santa the dick goes underneath the horse, not on top."
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The Email Of The Year
Dec 18, 2006 | 6:49AM
*DEFINITELY THIS IS THE BEST E-MAIL OF THE YEAR 2006!!!!!
A man was sick and tired of going to work every day while his wife stayed home. He wanted her to see what he went through so he prayed:
"Dear Lord: I go to work every day and put in 8 hours while my wife merely stays at home. I want her to know what I go through, so please allow her body to switch with mine for a day. Amen.
God, in his infinite wisdom, granted the man's wish. The next morning, sure enough, the man awoke as a woman. He arose, cooked breakfast for his mate,
awakened the kids, set out their school clothes, fed them breakfast, packed their lunches, drove them to school, came home and picked up the dry cleaning, took it to the cleaners and stopped at the bank to make a deposit, went grocery shopping, then drove home to put away the groceries, paid the bills and balanced the check book. He cleaned the cat's litter box and bathed the dog. Then it was already 1P.M. and he hurried to make the beds, do the laundry, vacuum, dust, and sweep and mop the kitchen floor. Ran to the
school to pick up the kids and got into an argument with them on the way home. Set out milk and cookies and got the kids organized to do their homework, then
set up the ironing board and watched TV while he did the ironing. At 4:30 he began peeling potatoes and washing vegetables for salad, breaded the pork chops and snapped fresh beans for supper.
After supper, he cleaned the kitchen, ran the dishwasher, folded laundry, bathed the kids, and put them to bed. At 9 P.M . he was exhausted and, though his daily chores weren't finished, he went to bed where he was expected to make love, which he managed to get through without complaint.
The next morning, he awoke and immediately knelt by the bed and said: -"Lord, I don't know what I was thinking. I was so wrong to envy my wife's being able to stay home all day. Please, oh! oh! please, let us trade back." The Lord, in his infinite wisdom, replied: "My son, I feel You have learned your lesson and I will be happy to change things back to the way they were.
You'll just have to wait nine months, though. You got pregnant last night."
This has been voted Women's Favourite E-mail of the Year!
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When nothing goes your way, what do you do?
Dec 13, 2006 | 4:30AM
I haven't had anything to BLOG lately as my life has been rather busy and time has not allowed much for GRAB let alone my BLOG..... so I am using a BLOG IDEA.
Ok well the question is
When nothing goes your way, what do you do?
Well my answer would be that I just move forward and think of something positive....... but I am sure if you asked my husband the answer would be a little different LOL.
I will admit that it depends on what it is and with whom things are not going right ......
For instance friends and WORK I do what I said above - move forward, but because family stick by you thru thick and thin I will admit that I am not always as easy to please and I probably do chuck the odd tanty and sulk a little ..... but isn't that why we love our family so much because they love us for who we are WARTS and ALL! (TANTRUMS TOO).
Oh well let me know what you all do...... be honest now!
Andi
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How important is family?
Nov 21, 2006 | 7:40AM
Wow what a question! To me my family is everything so I surpose you could say I have nothing in my life as important as my family.
At the top of my family I have my 2 boys who are my world (although I do have days when I could put them on the otherside of the world LOL). Then there is my wonderful Husband who makes up my little immediate family.
Then you extend out to my sister who I have a wonderful relationship with and my brother who I rarely speak to but still love deeply, oh and then I also have a little brother (11years old) who I have a relationship more like an Aunty than a sister. (He came along to my dad when I was 21 and so we have a great relationship but its not the same as I have with my elder siblings.)
Then my Mum & Dad they are divorced and both remarried and so my family extends out even more LOL.
My Mum lives close by and I see her normally a couple of times a week, she is a huge help and helps with the baby sitting so I can work. She is married to a lovely Irish man who dotes on her and who my boys think is just another one of their poppies.
My Dad he lives in Perth and I see him probably every 2 to 3 months, I am Daddies little girl and nothing will ever change that! His wife is lovely and I am her Andi, she has a daughter who she does not have a close relationship with and so we have become very close in the time her and my dad have been together.
I am happy for both my parents that they have finally found happiness in their new families.
To extend the family even further my elder Sister and Brother have partners and children. So I have a Brother In law, a Sister In law, 1 nephew and 5 nieces.... and they make my boys look like angels LOL
Then of course there is also the other Inlaws my Hubies family, his parents are wonderful and I have a great relationship with them. He has a sister who I have had my ups and downs with but have grown to realise she is what she is just as I am me! The we have another 3 nephews to add here as well.
I could go on for ever and start on the Great Uncles, Aunties, Cousins etc but I really think I have bored you all with my extention and gone a little off track from the BLOG title "How important is family?" - basically what I am saying is my family is ver important to ME!
Hugs to you all
Andi
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That Email Again
Nov 21, 2006 | 7:23AM
Ok I know its been a while and all since I have blogged but its getting to that time of the year again when all the parties start happening and my social life outside of GRAB starts to pick up for a few months. YIPPEE PARTY TIME!
Anyway I got this email again
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Lex @ Grab <support@grab.com> |
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Tuesday, 21 November 2006 9:54:50 PM |
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andiphills@msn.com |
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You haven't blogged in a while... |
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Dear andiphills,
I noticed you haven't posted anything new on your Grab Blog in a while. Since
http://blogs.grab.com/andiphills is one of my bookmarks, I tend to check your
blog out a lot, and it hasn't changed in more than a week!
I don't know if you're aware, but every single day Grab offers a new "Blog Idea
of the Day." That way, if you happen to have writer's block, we still offer a
fun, easy starting point for a quick blog post when you want to say SOMETHING -
but can't think of anything to say!
Anyway, I think it's time you get back to your blog and share your thoughts with
us again. I can't wait to read what you have to say!
Click the link below to write a new post for your blog - and maybe even try out
that Blog Idea of the Day! I can't wait to check it out!
http://blogs.grab.com/Post.aspx?blog_id=3182
Sincerely,
The Grab.com Team
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So here I am and I will go and do one of the BLOG Ideas to get me going.
Hugs to all
Andi
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Japanese Smiley
Nov 11, 2006 | 7:48PM
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What is your favorite holiday?
Oct 15, 2006 | 7:11AM
HaHaHaHa What a coincidence, I go on holidays next Saturday..... we are off to the GoldCoast for a family holiday. So I guess my favorite holiday is one with my family. I will give you all details of the wonderful holiday I have when I return, I am not sure if I will have internet access while I am away ..... if I do I will keep you all up to date as the days go by.
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That Email
Oct 15, 2006 | 7:07AM
Ok I have recieved that email again you know the one from Lex telling you its been a while since you have Blogged, so here I am just putting my fingers to the keys and giving you something to read.
My last Blogs where about my boys and the pricks who stole their Show Bags. Well my sister inlaw was so upset for the kids she went back the next day and bought them a new Pokemon show bag each. This bought a smile back to their little faces.
So that puts a happy ending to the sad little story for the kids. I could not let my sister inlaw pay and so we hav paid her back but it was a lovely thought and I do thank her for thinking of my boys.
Oh well I must be off to bed now so i will see you all soon I hope ..... Lex I will try not to leave it so long next time.
Andi
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Pretty !!!
Oct 04, 2006 | 5:46AM
To all of you who took the time to leave me a message and make me feel happier I have made these! I think they are PRETTY!
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