Never got the chance to sell...............

This is a true story. It happened within 10 miles of my home. A realtor got a call one day about showing a house in Bowie, Md. He left his wife and two small children. And never returned. This was a Thursday. That same day, a few hours later, his burned car was found within 3 miles of the home he was showing. The next day, the Builder found his body in the home's basement. He had been shot several times in the upper body. What happened to this poor man? I am hoping the police find his killer/killers. Would someone be so desperate as to meet a real estate agent at a home to rob him/her. His wallet was missing. But, really..........how much money do you think he had in it? The house was listed on the market at approx. 480,000. This happened in a quiet neighborhood. I don't think you are safe anywhere, anymore. I didn't know being a realtor was so dangerous. Have a great hump day! Billy Bob update...............he told us he had a job Sunday. We didnt' see him Monday, but yesterday he was home again. I wonder if he was fired?!

Just when you thought it was safe..........

A girl scout camping in the Pochonos in Pennsylvania was pulled out of her tent by a bear! The bear grabbed her sleeping bag....but it was scary enough. I was a Girl scout, but thankfully that didn't happen to me. Have a great weekend all! link: Bear Pulls Girl Scout Out of Bed - AOL Video

Billy Bob update!

Billy Bob, my redneck, alcoholic, out of work neighbor has been out of work for 6 months now. Word is....things aren't going well. His two teenage daughters are complaining about not having any money. Billy Bob won't get a job, and sits on his porch all day, watching the neighbors go by. It's like a boring soap opera. Will Billy Bob ever get a job? Will his wife be able to afford to keep their rental home? Tune in next week................. Someone should have told Billy Bob it takes hard work to make it. ! Did you hear that spoiled brat Paris Hilton is out of jail? How long was she in for? 3 days? What do you bet one of her friends told her she should freak out and pretend she's going crazy? Why can't they just put her in a mental institution for the rest of her sentence? Have a great Thursday!

Young girl Lohan in trouble again

If she comes out of a club, at 20 yrs old, drunk--that club should be shut down. Someone tell Lindsay Lohan's Dad that we really don't care about her........and care less about him. He sounds like a horrible Dad, spending time in jail, and having his own demons with drugs and alcohol. Kids will be kids, and a lot of these young stars take their money and buy drugs with it. It's sad to see, but she just doesn't have a good head on her shoulders. What a role model Ms. Lohan is. I could care less about her, and I hope she realizes how foolish she looks. Years from now, she'll be showing her own children--look how stupid Mommy was. If you want to sneak and drink alcohol Lindsey--why not do it at home? Where you won't have to drive anywhere. Lindsey needs to take a big chunk of her money and go to a long stint at Rehab. Save yourself girl, this is the only the beginning of your trouble if you dont. Have a great Thursday and don't drink and drive!

Pssssssssst! You have a run..........

How embarrassing. You go to a graduation party, wearing your black dress w/ lace, and black stockings. I was walking to the bus stop to pick up my son and saw this woman.................and on her black hose was a huge run! All I could think of....was how embarrassing and that run is going to SPREAD! I remember years ago I would take clear nail polish with me. The last formal event I went to was my nephew's wedding, and I did wear black stockings and everything turned out o.k. For anyone graduating Happy Graduation!

All this over a pair of pants

This article really ticked me off. First of all, this is a judge who is creating a frivolous lawsuit. Okay, so the cleaners said same day service. Perhaps cleaners should not guarantee same day service. When they misplaced the judge's pair of pants, that was a problem. They should have just not charged him, which I don't think he paid anyway. To sue for millions over lost pants is ridiculous. This judge should either drop the case or step down. I would have no respect for him. What do YOU think? Top News- Judge Sues Cleaner for $65 Million Over Pants - AOL News horrible neighbor story coming tomorrow.

Give Alec a break!

While I dont' agree with what Alec Baldwin said on the voicemail to his daughter--WHY was this made public? I've been a mother for 23 years and I can tell you I've said plenty of embarrassing things to my children I wish I could take back. To me, it seems like Alec is frustrated his daughter doesn't pick up her cell phone. He went about it the wrong way, and didn't express himself properly--but you can hear his frustration. All you Moms/Dad's who have had kids for more than 18 years can all relate. These days kids have their cell phones growing out of their ears. I will say one thing-- Kim Basinger needs to try and help her daughter/Alec have a better relationship. So many times one parent coerces the child against the other parent. It's just not fair. I shudder to think of my anger outbursts making national television. Eeeeek! Guys-- a good way to keep track of the ladies. I found this one funny. yes, today is horrible neighbor day--I'll post Billy Bob's latest tomorrow. a hint. He had not worked in 4 months. He had an " accident" and may not work again. Here's your link.Watchersweb FunnyFarm

Boob of the week: Don Imus

I'd like to comment on Don Imus. First of all, his comments were on national Television, not Sirius radio, or XM. Comments are supposed to be censored. While some may find it funny for him to refer to black basketball players as: nappy headed ho's........I do not. Shame on you Don Imus. And when he was with the controversial Al Sharpton, why did he keep bringing up the fact he has black children at his camp, and is raising money for sickle-cell anemia research? The issue at hand you old fossil is why must you refer to the basketball players as ho's? or refer to their hair? You are an old, dustball of a man and your hair isn't pretty. Don Imus can dish it out...but he can't take it. Who cares if he doesn't get fired from radio? No one is listening anyway.

Put down that cookie and Drive

On this blog, you'll read plenty of rants. If YOU have a rant, just post the reply here. A few days ago I was driving to 7-Eleven. the parking lot was full ( as usual ), and I waited for an SUV to pull out of a space. The woman backed up slowly, then very, very slowly pulled off. I wondered why she was moving so slow, and I saw what was in her hand. a COOKIE. put your food down and drive! ---Today is Tuesday, horrible neighbor day. My neighbor hasn't been as annoying lately. He's still jobless, which is not my concern, but did you ever notice all the white trash families invite relatives who come to live with them in their tiny 2 bedroom/attic homes with only 1 bathroom and never leave? They must be like sardines in that house. The house is really small, one small LR no formal dining room, small kitchen w/ small space for a table. 2 bedrooms and 1 attic. 1 bathroom for all 6 ppl. no basement, just a cellar with a dirt floor. Those relatives have been their since October of 05. They have sold their home, and as Billy Bob puts it " are waiting to buy a double-wide". How many ppl can you fit into a small home? I'll say one thing--the house is clean as my crazy neighbor has told me ( the naked 59 yr old across the street) he's a crazy exhibitionist who doesn't have blinds or curtains for his bedroom. Imagine the grocery bills! I think the relatives must be chipping in, because Billy Bob hasn't worked in 4 months. he's waiting for the perfect job for a man-with-no liscense-no car-alcoholic and a know-it-all. He's not even a good painter. It took him about 6 weeks to paint my neighbors average size home. He only did the front/sides/trim. and he had HELP. Not everyone can paint. I asked one of the painters who works for us how long it should take. He said about 2 weeks. With bad weather, approx 3. but no more. Sad thing is--at the beginning my neighbor was paying him by the hour, until he found out some sunny days Billy Bob wasn't even showing up for work. I am in and out most days, and on perfectly nice days, Billy Bob would show up at 10, and be gone by 2. No wonder he hasn't found a job yet. Have a great week!

Unemployed and half naked!

Today is Thursday--I know--Pervert of the week day--I'll get to the pervert later in the post. Yesterday, my unemployed-redneck-alcoholic neighbor was outside on his front porch with NO shirt on. Eeeeeek! I know-if I don't like it, don't look. too late. I was going to my car to run an errand, and there he was. All 150 lbs of him. He's built like a 12 yr old boy. Why couldn't I live next to a Brad Pitt lookalike? Anyway, if you've got horrible neighbor stories--I've got some too. Pervert of the week is none other than my neighbor across the street, I'll call him " Jim" Jim is 59, single, no children. Jim is the caretaker of a very old house that's been sitting across the street for about 7 years now. We've never seen Jim with a woman, and the only friends we've seen him with are usually other single, older men or some my own age. I heard from our neighbor a few blocks away that he hit on her. YES, propositioned her. She's about 71. Now Jim doesn't seem 59, he's much spry er and wiry. This neighbor is older and frail. She said he told her he's fixing up the house, she should come live with him. He said he needs a " girlfriend". We're keeping our eye on Jim. Something tells me he's missing a few cards from his deck. Have a wonderful day all!

He wants a drink dammit!

It's seems in Chicago, an off duty police officer got violent when a bartender cut him off from alcohol. Damn, those drunks can be nasty. How do you know you have a problem with alcohol? You beat up a female bartender half your size. This guy needs Alcoholic Anonymous & a stint in rehab. It's not funny for the bartender but this guy wins the Ass of the week award. Congrats Anthony Abbate! Top News- Camera Catches Officer Beating Bartender - AOL News

Today is horrible neighbor day!

Do YOU have a horrible neighbor story? Feel free to unload here. My white trash alcoholic redneck neighbor is out of work and very annoying. Last week, his next door neighbor, I'll call her " Sally" had her roof replaced. Well, Billy Bob was angry because he thought he'd be the one to replace it. ( even though he's not liscensed and isn't a roofer) Billy Bob thinks he can do everything.......painting, plumbing, tree cutting, roofing, you name it. Although his latest job was working with family, painting. During the time the roofers were at Sally's home, Billy Bob was always hanging around, sitting on his porch, muttering and complaining. He would criticize what the roofers were doing, they didn't do this right or that right. Sometimes, Sally said the roofers would hear him. By the time Monday rolled around, the roofers had realized Billy Bob didn't have a job. He actually asked the owner for a job! The next day he even confessed he had been pulled over for 3 DWI's in his past. Talk about career suicide. The poor roofers were so annoyed by him when they came back to do the last finishing touches, that one roofer asked him, " Why aren't YOU at work today?" Poor Billy Bob. He doesnt' have much going for him. At times, I feel sorry for him. But , then i realize how far my neighbors and my family have come over the 12 years we've been here. A lot of the families started small businesses, made improvements, and it's really a nice neighborhood. Billy Bob has led a hard life of drinking and dead end jobs. The neighborhood is diverse, which we like. It's hard to live in a development with all the rules, and things are a little more lax here. There are several different kinds of houses. Billy bob lives in an old duplex. It's a 2 bedroom/attic. He's a renter. Now please, dont' think all renters are this bad. we know plenty who are decent ppl. Long story short, Billy Bob now hangs around watching us go to work, sports, begging for a job, but None of my neighbors will hire him. The roofer's exact words were, " I just can't have someone like that working for me". Good luck to Billy Bob, maybe he'll find West Virginia more appealing.

Those pesky neighbors!

As anyone who reads my blog would know, I have a redneck, out of work ( new topic) neighbor who drives us crazy. I have lived in 5 different places, and usually have at least 1 crazy neighbor. Here's another site to check out.WHY I HATE MY NEIGHBOUR Good reading! If you live in the country or in the city in an apartment building, you have to put up with neighbors. I have several lovely neighbors. BUT-there is one pain in the ass that's been here for 2 years and is now unemployed. He worked with family, and I suppose they are now fed up with him. Did I mention he drinks? Is a busybody? His next door neighbor ( lovely 55 yr old woman, I'll call Sally) Sally is fed up with him. She was outside last week during our warm spell doing yard work. As Sally was trimming her bushes, BillyBob comes out and says, " I have better clippers than that". Poor Sally just shakes her head, and informs him she has 2 pairs, and thank you. If you think you can ignore this kind of neighbor--good luck. He watches ppl come and go during the day, adding his comments. His latest annoying thing to do is to go around asking every neighbor if he can paint their house. We already told him my hubby does the painting, but he's asked 3 times. I suppose his wife ( who works) is getting on him about finding another job. Personally, I hope he's out of here before summer. Do YOU have a horrible neighbor? post a comment. Tomorrow is horrible neighbor day, and I have yet another story about our out of work-redneck renter. Have a great day!

War over COFFEE?

This morning at my local 7-eleven, I felt as if i had to battle for my coffee. Several men ( riding in the same truck) came in before me, and crowded around the coffee machine. As I stepped up, two pots were brewing. Man X and his wife come up, and Man X picks up the brewing coffee, and pours his coffee, then he burned himself while putting it back. KARMA. As I'm waiting for the coffee to finish brewing, I see cream spilt, sugar packets scattered everywhere--some people are just pigs!

I read on AOL's front page Newt Gingrich had an affair. Does anyone care? I'm not so surprised he had an affair but what i want to know is Who would sleep with the old, homely man????????? Put HER picture on the AOL front page. I mean if you are going to sleep with a married man, at least let it be someone who looks like Richard Gere 10 years ago. ! Have a great weekend!Top News- Gingrich Admits Affair During Clinton Probe - AOL News

Don't try this at home

Yet another dumbass tries a " Jackass" stunt. A 20 yr old drunk young man had someone set his genitals on fire. I suppose he'll have a scar to remind him how stupid he was. It's Thursday, and I missed horrible neighbor day. My neighbor BillyBob is now jobless. This wouldn't be a problem for my husband unless Billy Bob didn't come over to our driveway to complain about not having any money. While I am sympathetic to ppl who have money problems, we've had them ourselves--Billy Bob seems too lazy to go out and get a job. He's been jobless since January. He complained to my husband he barely had enough to cover his rent. I will be so glad when BillyBob finds another place to live. My husband said he was hinting around again at possibly working with my husband. Billy Bob is too old, an alcoholic, and is just too slow and wouldn't work well with hubby's company. We've worked hard to rid ourselves of negative ppl, but I suppose they just end up showing up around us. I say to Billy Bob or anyone else finding themselves unemployed--get up, get dressed, and look for a job. Billy Bob was quite comfortable working for his wife's grown son for many years.....now, at age 50 he needs to suck it up and look for a job like the rest of us did. Yesterday, when we had alittle dusting of snow, BillyBob was out sweeping his neighbor's walk. I say he should be out pounding the pavement for a job. Here's the link to the jackass drunken young man Strange but True- Man Burns Genitals in 'Jackass' Copy Stunt - AOL News

Stop blubbering Howard K.

o.k. time to weigh in on Howard K. Stern. There are rumors that he not only isn't the father of her baby, but that he and Anna Nicole didn't have a romantic relationship. I say he's a big time enabler. I don't know how long I could put up with someone destroying themselves as Anna did. It seems Anna Nicole died of a drug overdose. She probably had a lot of emotional problems. Perhaps she needed to be committed. Did she do drugs while pregnant? I watched her reality show and she seemed out of it most of the time. She had the money to go into rehab. Howard K. should have insisted. And, I'm well aware that you can't make someone go into rehab. What about her daughter? Social services should have stepped in. Rehab or lose custody. In the times she was in public, giving statements, she was clearly not sober. There was something wrong, and it's almost as if everyone chose to ignore it. I hope they do a paternity test soon to find out Dannylynn or however you spell her name 's real father. It's time that the circus is over. To see Howard K blubbering click here........
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Out of control Dad........

Is it assult or just a Dad protecting his little son? Well, I want to weigh in on this. As a mother of 3 boys ( trust me, I've seen rough stuff) I've had my share of ups/downs in sports. I watched the video, and although the boy was being pinned, the ref was going to stop it, and you can raise your voice for it to be stopped, but assulting an 11 yr old boy isn't cool. My son is 8, and a very big boy, but 11 is old enough where you are not a small child anymore. Wrestling is tough, so is football, basketball, but we as parents can't just step in and rescue our kids. If we could, I'd be jumping onto the court to push some very large boys who elbow my son, smack my son, etc. while trying to get the orange basketball. ! bottom line--I'm not a lawyer, but I'd advise the boys parents to press charges to teach this Dad to keep his hands to himself. Have a terrific Wednesday. to view the video--click here Angry Wrestling Dad Attacks Kid What do you think about out of control parents?

Horrible neighbor Tuesday!

Today is horrible neighbor Tuesday. If YOU have any horrible neighbor stories--please post. I have had the unfortunate luck of living next to many horrible neighbors. I once had a neighbor, I'll call her "Freida" who went nuts. She was a pre-menopausal woman whose son had grown up. I still had a son in High school, a son in Elementary, and a 2 yr old. She stayed at home, and had back problems, as did her husband. As time went on, we'd notice their two vehicles almost never left the driveway. She got so bad her husband did the grocery shopping, as I ran into him at our local grocery store. His hair turned gray, and when I saw her, I was shocked. She looked frail and skinny. Some of her neighbors--who lived on her street ( my house faced a different street) thought she may be addicted to painkillers for her back. Soon, they moved. Her neighbor across the street asked my husband some time later--"Where is that crazy woman now?" When he asked, " you mean Freida?" the neighbor said, yes. Then proceeded to tell my husband that he would see her hanging around the driveway when her husband was working on his truck. As soon as she'd see him, she hide behind her fence. He also thought she went crazy. This woman was only about 42 at the time. She called animal control a few times on my dog, and called the police on my neighbor across the street. If only the men in white coats had come for her sooner! Have a great evening.

It's Monday! Blah!

well, it's quiet here at the home front. I'm off work today, and have procrastinated and not gotten much done. I've been slacking off with the neighbor comments, but Billy Bob still is not working. He's not bothering anyone, but he's watching! Does anyone else start shoveling snow before the snow stops? he does. But I suppose if you have nothing else to do...why not? He informed my husband yesterday, " A while back you'd been keeping late hours, coming home late." My husband said matter of factly " He's keeping an eye on the house". I told him, " he's nosey, and keeping an eye on you" It's good to have neighbors that keep watch, but this one is a busybody, and I think he's watching our every move. I'm not paranoid about it, but this dude seriously needs a life. Did anyone watch the Oscars last night? I'm glad The Departed won for best film. If you have not seen it--it's a must see! Lots of action.

Am I hip? Do I care?

I was reading a certain blog, and found it interesting. I'm at the younger end of the baby boomer generation. I don't find myself " saddled" with kids. I just know I'm getting older, and although I love my kids dearly, it's the hardest job you'll ever have. The worst part of my generation, is that I see ppl are giving in more to their kids. Kids at age 11 have cell phones. That's ridiculous. My husband and I bought my son ( then 13 ) a cell phone when he was playing babe Ruth baseball, my husband has all hours of work, and I was taking my older son to work, and youngest son to baseball practices/games. Do I feel hip? hell no. Do I care? no. I've never been one to follow the crowd, and am not going to start now. My best advice to anyone is to be yourself, follow your heart. I can't stand those keeping up with the Jones's. I have relatives like that. Her brother in law buys a new SUV, a few months later, they do. Brother in law buys a new house, a year later, they do. Their dogs even looked the same. Be original. Your individuality is all you have. You know your getting older when you are not hip anymore. I leave that to my two oldest sons ( 22 & 16). Let them be hip. My sister, 38, is hip. She never married, and has no children, and pays attention to what's in/not in. I'm too busy working, taking care of kids, making cupcakes, running my kids around to their sporting events to care. The day you STOP worrying about what everyone else thinks is the day you'll get more peace. The kids finally went back to school today, so I have to get some work done. Have a great Tuesday. Today is horrible neighbor day......do YOU have a horrible neighbor story?