Family Photos

Photos I took on my last trip to San Luis Obispo CA to visit my kids. The tiger is my grandson. The blond is my older daughter and the nun is my younger daughter.

Countries I'd Like to Visit

Here is a list of the top 10 countries I'd like to visit.

1. Scotland
2. Italy
3. Australia
4. New Zealand
5. Turkey
6. India
7. China
8. France
9. Greece
10. Ireland

The sad part is I'm 50 and the only country I've been to other than the one I live in is Mexico. And I'm living with someone who has zero interest in traveling.

Local Fires

The air is full of ash today. We have the Corona fire on one side of us and the Sylmar fire on the other and in both cases it's been a disaster for the people living in those areas. I've been watching the news on channel 11 for updates. I have all the windows closed in my apt. Unfortunately we went to the swap meet this morning in the blustery winds and ash filled air so my sinuses and throat are not happy. Many of the freeways have closures today so I'm glad we had no plans to go out of town. First time in over a month we haven't had to go to Arcardia on the weekends. I'm more than happy to stay home the rest of the weekend and work on archery equipment.

Pumpkins on the Pier

On Oct 25, 2008 I'm going to be up at Pismo Pier doing facepainting for Pumpkins on the Pier. I've never gotten to do it before because it always conflicted with another event, so I'm looking forward to it.

Family Tales

I totally enjoyed International Talk Like A Pirate Day yesterday even though I was all alone. It's always a good day to be a pirate.
Today we have errands to run, grocery shopping and all. My bf wants to go to four different grocery stores. I'm more of a 'one stop shopping' person. I get tired being dragged around from place to place. So much for the stereotype that women like to shop more than men.
I still haven't gotten up to Central CA to see my first grandchild. I'm trying to save the money for the trip, so of course I just got my business license bill for another $100. Ugh. I'm going up there anyway for a gig on Oct. 25, but it's hard to wait. I feel like everyone is seeing my grandson before I get too. I had planned to just catch the very next train up there, but then my bf and I had a fight about it and it sucked all my enthusiasm right out of me. He doesn't have children so he doesn't see what the big hubbub is all about.
Then a few days after I would have gone was that big train head-on collision in Chatsworth, so that made me feel a little funny about riding on the train. I guess the whole situation with my truck not being safe for long trips and family stuff and money stuff all just wears me out so I stick my head in the sand.
Speaking of which my truck was vandalized again. I got in it to drive to KFC last night and someone had written 'fukyou' on the driver's mirror. I think the poor spelling bothered me more than the act itself. Luckily it wasn't permanent marker like I thought. It rubbed off with a wet paper towel. But still. This neighborhood sucks.

Trains Collide in Chatsworth CA today

Local news is reporting a head on collision between a Metrolink commuter train and a freight train in Chatsworth today. I haven't been able to find any website entries on it yet so I'm just going to blog about it. At least 3 confirmed dead and many ambulances on scene. One of the passenger cars is laying on it's side as they rescue victims. At this point, the cause has yet to be determined. Weather is perfect today. Check your local news if you are in the area and have friends or family that might be involved.

Update. The news is now reporting 6 casualties. More news here: http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/local&id=6388256

My heartfelt wishes go out to the families of all involved.

Join Tagfoot While its still in BETA

Tagfoot is still in Beta Mode. I'm trying to figure out how to get you, my friend, onto the site. I think this link will do it. http://tagfoot.com/sign_up_wizard.moonmaiden But I can't test it myself because I'm already a member. So if you are so inclined and want to get in on the ground floor, let me know if this does it. The site is free. And so far I'm having a blast.