Shite to be Scottish...except on New Year's Eve..."Donald where's yer troosers?"

As many of my regular readers know, I'm not particularly fond of Scotland.  Many are the factors, but most notably the climate and general third world flavor render me fetal. 

It's okay I can say this stuff as I have cred--I'm almost fresh off the boat Scottish, my grandparents left the place and never looked in the rear view mirror, I have real life Facebook endorsed cousins that live there, and I spent a bit of time on the rock earlier in this century.

Well said,

However, the Scots do know how to roll when it comes to
1.  New Year's Eve, "Hogmany," as it's known over there; and
2.  Weddings.

Both celebrations last for days...with much merry making, wild dancing, and loads and loads of drinking.  With that I wish you all a very Happy New Year.  Enjoy this little bit of Scotland:

http://www.visitdornoch.com/pages/guide/webcam.html

XOXO
--Babs

2011 wasn't quite heaven. But 2012's gwan be swell.

Babs how can you tell?

I little birdy came to me
He chirped this message from a tree...

"All will be well
in 2012
Things they gonna gel
you may even find a fell..."

"...Be not afraid
I think you might get laid
The past is very daid
You may not have a lotta pay
But in yo pad you're gonna stay."

"Plan A may fall through
You may have to sell a lot o shoes
On ebay the fur coat will be sold
But out of the cube you will go

Into the bright sun shine
You may have to temp as a mime
But all you've got is time
Your pals, the Saab, and a rhyme

Be of good cheer
It's a whole new year
Things are cool not queer...

Gather ye rosebuds yet my dear
The crystal ball ain't quite clear
Next year you will be freer
You can't afford a pap smear
So for breakfast have a beer."

Dance Party Prep Continues...

You're invited to: Second Annual Garage Dance Party

12/30/11
Babs' Hacienda
6:30 p.m. - ?

Merry Christmas

I miss my Mom and Dad at Christmas

R.I. P. and thanks Mom and Dad for being nutty, and giving us beautiful Xmas memories. 

xoxo

--Your seven children.

Jesus visits the Broncos locker room

Tim Tebow SNL Sketch - More amazing video clips are a click away

Sobbing for Saab...

"Saab still has its fans.  What other 50-year old car can you rally-stage with no modifications except an extra spare tire and electrical tape on the headlights?  What other 1980s car will run for 200,000 miles on the original engine and transmission without ever being apart.  What other 2000's used car will accelerate 30-70 faster than a Porsche 911 turbo for less than 10,000 dollars and still give you 32 mpg?  Yes, it's quirky. Yes, it's funky. Yes it smells weird when you run the heater too long (carbon monoxide anyone?). But when you need to get home in a snowstorm at 3 in the morning after four beers, three shots and dancing like a fool for four and a half hours, Saab will do it for you and then start in -4 degrees Fahrenheit for work the next morning.  We will miss you, our Scandinavian friend."  --anonymous

I too will miss my Scandinavian friend.  I have really loved my Saabs.  I know cars don't have souls, but my Saabs have taken me to wonderful places, protected my children, given me freedom, given me mojo, and were totally drivable with a horrifically broken right ankle.  Not to mention the "people of Saab" who always went that extra mile.  This bankruptcy upsets me as much if not more than General Motors.   

Lit up and listening to the Blues



Mame this is what I'm wearing to pick you up at the airport (above).
Please coordinate accordingly. 



Babs had an egregiously horrific day... i.e. couldn't stop crying at work... techno-thwartage sent me into a tailspin.  So how to offset a horrible day (had to use my new lacy shrug to sop up the snot)? 

1.  RETAIL THERAPY!!
I purchased matching dresses for Mame and me (lil' sis) to sport over the holidays.

When we were the adored, spoiled, and pampered only children, (prior to the addition in rapid succession of 5 screaming, pooping, puking babies to our happy family) our mother used to dress us in matching dresses ala Sally Draper (see below), and we thought we'd resurrect the whimsy and see what the response is..."I plead guilty your honor of trying to attract attention."



"Hey let's go bike riding, drink from the hose, listen to the Beatles in my basement, and play Barbie."

2.  BLOG... I'll keep you posted on the shenanigans of Mame and Babs as they cut a (possibly ridiculous) swath across Tampa Bay in their matching ghetto fabulous ensembles over the Holidays.  Could be really cool or really queer. 

3.  CORK a bottle and listen to the Blues....

http://www.myspace.com/music/player?sid=84139820&ac=now

4.  TAKE a happy pill (just one) ...

And remember as Scarlett O'Hara always said "tomorrow is another day."
xoxo
Babs

Ready for your daily Tebow?

Congrats to my niece... "Wee Thread"

...who received her acceptance letter to the University of Michigan today!! How does it feel to be a Wolverine? You've worked your tail feather off to get here girl, enjoy the next four years in Ann Arbor!! You will have the time of your life!!! Auntie Babs is VERY proud of you!!!  P.S.  Auntie Babs will be visiting over the 4/20 weekend. 

Christmas at K-Mart

Sent to me from follower Kay.  Thanks Babe!!

Baby Jesus is coming...

...It's time to go to the grocery store.

Today's homage to Detroit, Michigan

From two of her most talented native sons, Iggy Pop & Jack White...


 and the inimitable...Ms.Patti Smith...

Baby Bea...

You need to mix your DNA up w/ the likes of this holy roller.  I'm feeling a Holy Ghost picnic.  It's time we accepted Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior...
Love,
--Big Bea Your Mom.

Not Pants

Better than a happy pill...Miss Nancy Sinatra

Two Fab Movies showing at the Tampa Theatre over the fortnight (did I use that correctly?).

Sunday 12/11/11.  Meet in the Lobby at 7:10 p.m. for 7:30 p.m. show. 

Monday 12/26/11.  Meet in the Lobby at 7:10 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. show.

Hatebook...a new kind of social network.

 

Instead of "friending" people, you "hate" them.  I think there is great potential in this idea.  Mark Zuckerberg, or the Winklenvi, give Babs a jingle. 

Just think of the possibilities...ex-husbands, boyfriends, bosses, corporations, nations, religions, the devil, nazis, clowns, the Kardashians...  even my all time favorite DICK...

http://youtu.be/0k5fHtC1ScM

Compliments of the Board of Trade, c. 1900