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It's finally here! The moment when the
world comes together in harmony and peace (other than Russian tanks
over-running the country of Georgia- but who's counting that);
It's the 2008 Summer Olympic Games from China!
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(Pardon me as I pause to cough.
Air quality- and I'm here in Atlanta, Georgia, USA!
Imagine what they're dealing with in China!)
It's so exciting to watch the youth of the world come together and
test their athletic skills and push their young bodies to the limit
as they break new world records in events like swimming, track and
field, weight-lifting, and ping-pong (ping-pong! Who started
that silly game.... oh, it was China??? I guess. Wonder who
will win that? But I digress.)
I am a little more tired and older this
season that in years past and it just wears me out to watch some of
these events. For those of you who have passed the age
of 40, you might know what I'm talking about here. I
realize that I'll never be 20 years old again. (I'm not
sure I was 20 the first time I was 20. I've always acted older
than I am... most of the time. Unless there's a new Donna
Summer CD being released, then I revert to "pre-teen" pretty
quickly!). Alas, I shall never have the stamina to make
grand athletic achievements on that grand world stage of "The
Games of the Olympiad"! UNLESS...........I start my own games!
Here is my middle-aged, Olympic event that I'm sure
EVERYONE reading can participate in and I know I'll beat every one
of you at it!
(Kazoos raise in triumphant strains of splendor....)
THE FAST FOOD CHAIN RELAY
Yes, THIS is
my new event!
Here's how it works. I have four friends park at the
local fast food places near my home. I start at
McDonald's with my own car. On the shot of the gun,
I pull up to the window, order, pay and take off for Chick-fil-A.
But there, I hand off the baton of the food ordered from McD's
to my friend waiting in his car. He gives me his car and I
order from Chick-fil-A. Pay and drive to Checkers.
Another friend waits. Same kind of transfer. (The
fans are cheering wildly). Head off to Burger King!
Same relay happens again and I leave with my order.
But now, my relay takes an "international" flare as I pull up
to the final lap- TACO BELL! Yes, my last team
member takes the BK meal and let's me in her car.
(The fans are cheering with a deafening sound now as I pull up
behind a van loaded with kids). Oh.... my time is being
penalized horribly by this! Time stops as the order
takes FOREVER to fill. Finally the van is gone and I
skid into the ordering position. My form looks good, I'm in
high spirits, I'm just about to order when I hear...
"We don't serve unsweet tea"!
This is just too much. Sweat pours from my brow.
But I order Mountain Dew, pull up to the window, pay, and
then pour the drink all over myself as I cross the finish line!
I'm sticky, I'm exhausted, I'm worn to a frazzle, but I'm
...an Olympic Champion!!! Yeah for me! (The crowd is
insane now as tears flow freely!!! MY own tears flow from the
stinging of the Mountain Dew).
But alas, my winning is bitter sweet because I realize I'm the only
idiot who knows I'm even competing. But it's a fun
race. I own the Gold in the 2008
Olympic Fast Food Relay!
(I have too much free
time... don't I?).
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Famous Quote of the Month Contest! |
"Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're
right!"
Who said it? Send your answers to
gazlayd@bellsouth.net. I'll
draw from all correct entries received at the first of
September
and the winner will receive a $10.00 gas card from QuikTrip!!!
No one took a guess.
Better luck next month. |
It was slow on events, but huge on recording studio
and organization this month!!!
Check 'em out:
Melissa Harrelson-
Kyle & Rayna Harrelson
Wed & Rec
First MCC of Atlanta
Sunday services
Bryan Lewis-
recording session
Congrats to all! They were
all wonderful! |
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Book any event before the end of
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For Your Info
Olympics are in China!!! (Duh!)
Labor Day is
Monday, September 1st |
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Anniversaries:
Laura & Paul Sharp
Vittle's Restaurant
Jacqueline & Jim Watlock
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New Births:
Lucas Kelley- to
Robbie and Alicia Kelley
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"I would have gone to the Olympics,
but it's just too far to drive." |
Please send me the delicious summer
things you're preparing for your cookouts and I'll post them here!
Imagine me putting a feature about food and eating on my site.
:-) You've asked for it, now let's do it! |
Send your funniest jokes!
All (fit for public display and repeatable) will be posted here.
At the end of August, I'll draw from all entries and the
winner will win a $20.00 gas card from QuickTrip!
Go ahead....
Make Us Laugh!!!
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"I have a gold medal in the 'dentures toss'!" |
