Wednesday, September 20, 2017

I found it

It meaning, just about everything 😉 I wanted to change the CD in my car tonight, just wasn't feeling one of the ones that was in the changer. I keep my CD's in the center console of my car. I hardly ever change them, I don't drive far. I had to take a lot of stuff out to get to the CD's. As I was driving I thought about all that I had to take out and was pretty impressed how much stuff I actually had in there. You probably want to ride with me, not only will I get us there faster, but I more than likely have about everything you might need. I pulled the Sharpie I found out and made an inventory list on the McDoanlds bag on my seat.

21 Cd's ~ From decades and genre's
8 Pens and 1 Sharpie ~ Good thing I found the Sharpie to make my list and two of the pens have flashlights on one end.
Some Paperclips and Nails, didn't feel like counting them.
Tire Gauge ~ It will work on Cars and Semi tires.
Pack of Trash Bags
2 Different kinds of cold medicine, some Tums, tube of Blistex, Vicks inhaler, hand sanitizer and some denture cream. ( I don't even have dentures)
Pair of Ear Muffs and a pair of Undies ~ Weren't you raised to have clean undies in case of an accident?
A collectible McDoanld's Happy Meal toy, still in it's original package.
Pencil Sharpener, but I didn't find any pencils, maybe I better take one and put it in there.
Wrapping paper cutter, in case you have to wrap a gift on the way to the party.
Drill chock, drill press is in the house, would think that would be a good place for the chock?
Lots of salt packs from McDonald's, no pepper I never use it.
Couple bird toy quick links and a few clothes pins, we can hang up a variety of stuff.
A pair of broken sunglasses, I figure in a pinch they are better than nothing.
A handwritten map, couldn't figure out where it was too, maybe a treasure.
A couple straws, always kept them for my Step Dad.
And last but certainly not least, Napkins!!!! Lots of brown ones, a few white ones and a special Christmas one.

Who knew that console was that big inside!!! I was super impressed by all that's in there and I'm not taking any of it out. I started to look around to see what else I could find in the car. In the little cubby by the shifter I have two more pairs of sunglasses, a mangled fork I found a few years ago, a Tonka truck and Matchbox Car, plus a few more pens and clothes pins.

In the 4 Door pockets ~ can of lock deicer, can of battery terminal cleaner, quart of oil and a pair of gloves.

Beside my seat I have two tent stakes. Back seat there's a seat cushion and a 5 gallon bucket. All the way to the back of the car ~ tarp, bungie cords, parts for my dishwasher and some wood boards for signs.

The only place I didn't look was the glove box, probably a good thing!!!

This may seem like a pointless post, but it means a lot to me and was what I needed tonight. I was feeling lost and feeling like I've been transformed by life into someone besides myself. This showed at least my car is the real me. That includes the dozen or so decals on it too 😍 Here's the last 2 decals I put on my car, I have a few more planned when I have time.




Stop by website and see if you can find any decals to make your car your own. And maybe look around your car and see what interesting things you can find. Michelle's Variety Shop

Thanks for listening to an old lady ramble on ~ Michelle

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Goodbye



Goodbye Wally, I love you and will miss you greatly. I think I was in shock today when Jim called me, then the wonderful memories started flooding me and that made the tears start flooding me too. I think you are one of my first "old guys", I've loved you from the beginning.  It really is the simple things in life that matter and make the best memories. I remember following you and Margaret to town when the road was closed and you knew a short cut, only to have us both turning around on a dead end road. How about the time you and Margaret got separated at Walmart and the kids and I searched around to get you both found again. It depended on which one of you was asked who it was that was lost 😉 The very special memory of eating lunch with you on the ship last year at one of our friends memorial service. Then when you walked into the museum and you said "I heard your laugh and knew you were to find you". I will never in my life see a pair of OshKosh bib overalls and not think of you. I promise to always pass the needed info on to anyone else that may need them.  I loved sneaking over to you in the Memorial Day parade in your Jeep and sneaking a hug every year. Speaking of hugs, those will always be my most cherished memories from the parade, to the lobby, to that occasional meeting at McDonald's. When you turned 90 in January you said that was enough, I guess you meant it. My dear friend may you rest in peace knowing you were loved by many and will be missed my so many. I love you!!!