Alayna in Paradise!

THE ADVENTURES OF

ALAYNA IN PARADISE!!

It was a long trip and wayyyyyy past my bedtime when we arrived!

Boy, did it ever feel good to get a good nights sleep to help me get over the jet lag!

But, next morning, I donned my pink flip-flops and was ready to party!

First I had to catch-up on the latest news and my favorite soaps!

Then a little play time!

Then we were off to visit the Wentz's & Hostetlers'

I've been soooooo good while I've been here..........................

That I don't even think that Grandma & Grandpa even noticed we were here!

Today I got to go to the beach for the first time!


Eat your heart out girls! Those SuperModels have nothing on me!



Beach Baby, Beach Baby Give Me Your Hand.....

Would you believe that song was written for me!

Loss Of Native Species

What Have We Done!

First, it was the South American Fire Ant. This painful insect was spread by mankind as we traveled, and worked its way through Central America, Mexico, Texas, and finally Florida!

Hitchhiking insects are only part of the problem. Man's desire for exotic pets has upset the balance of nature, and created competition for our native species when these exotic pets escape or are released because they've outgrown their welcome.

This picture, taken in the Florida Everglades, shows a large python which exploded while trying to swallow a 12-foot alligator!!! The alligator WAS the top of the food chain in the Everglades. It is now estimated that there are about 30,000 pythons in Florida and they have spread from the Keys to Martin County.

It Gets Worse!

Not only has man directly upset the balance of nature by importing exotic species of pets, we have now altered their DNA with the free use of nuclear energy and the improper disposal of radioactive waste. Species that could never cross-breed before are now producing offspring that redefine our classifications.

For example, here are a few photos taken of the types of birds that visit my bird feeder:

Even the frogs in our pond seemed to have changed. They seem more aggressive! Maybe I'm using too many lawn chemicals.

And the squirrels!!!!!!!!!

I don't know if I should continue to feed them seeds & nuts or switch to raw meats!

And my neighbor's dogs! Two doors down, the people have several dogs and an unknown number of chickens. I hear the rooster almost every morning. A recent walk down the street revealed that perhaps Palm Beach County has done too much spraying for mosquitos!!!

Even Lion Country Safari seems to be having a little trouble!

Let's hope that the president's Stimulus Package includes money to clean up the environment and restore the balance of nature to our national parks.

After all, it's still early in the year -- it IS only April 1st!!!!!

THE EXCITEMENT IS BUILDING!

REPARATIONS ARE BEING MADE!

ALAYNA IS GOING TO VISIT GRANDMA AND GRANDPA IN FLORIDA!

Of course some people prefer to stay home and play winter sports like " Try To Open The Car Door".
But it is usually our beaches that attract so many. Maybe Alayna can don her bikini and visit the beach!




Kendra and Alayna will be here for Easter!


The Three Generations Will Be Together Again!

Even The Goofy Grandpa Gets Some Play Time!

BUT!

There is sadness.....................
Daddy Cannot Make The Trip

Jeff was recently promoted and now is not a good time for him to take off. We will miss seeing him again but understand his position.


Still More Saddness..........

Keith and Stacia won't be coming to see us anytime soon.

IMPORTANT UPDATE!!!

Tea Bag Problem

My favorite talk show host reminded his listeners that since 9/11, the Post Office screens mail going to Washington, at a large complex in Virginia. Any envelopes with suspicious contents are not forwarded to D.C. All of our tea bags could end up in a warehouse in Virginia.

It is recommended that we take a picture of a tea bag and e-mail or snail mail it to Washington. Since some of us don't have tea bags at home, let alone pictures of them, I've made it easy for you.

New American Tea Party

There's a storm abrewin'.

What happens when good, responsible people keep quiet? Washington has forgotten they work for us. We don't work for them. Throwing good money after bad is NOT the answer. I am sick of the midnight, closed door sessions to come up with a plan. I am sick of Congress raking CEO's over the coals while they, themselves, have defaulted on their taxes. I am sick of the bailed out companies having lavish vacations and retreats on my dollar. I am sick of being told it is MY responsibility to rescue people that, knowingly, bought more house than they could afford. I am sick of being made to feel it is my patriotic duty to pay MORE taxes. I, like all of you, am a responsible citizen. I pay my taxes. I live on a budget and I don't ask someone else to carry the burden for poor decisions I may make. I have emailed my congressmen and senators asking them to NOT vote for the stimulus package as it was written without reading it first. No one listened. They voted for it, pork and all.

O.K. folks, here it is. You may think you are just one voice and what you think won't make a difference. Well, yes it will and YES, WE CAN!! If you are disgusted and angry with the way Washington is handling our taxes. If you are fearful of the fallout from the reckless spending of BILLIONS to bailout and "stimulate" without accountability and responsibility then we need to become ONE, LOUD VOICE THAT CAN BE HEARD FROM EVERY CITY, TOWN, SUBURB AND HOME IN AMERICA. There is a growing protest to demand that Congress, the President and his cabinet LISTEN to us, the American Citizens. What is being done in Washington is NOT the way to handle the economic free fall.

So, here's the plan. On April 1, 2009, all Americans are asked to send a TEABAG to Washington , D.C. You do not have to enclose a note or any other information unless you so desire. Just a TEABAG. Many cities are organizing protests. If you simply search, "New American Tea Party", several sites will come up. If you aren't the 'protester' type, simply make your one voice heard with a TEABAG. Your one voice will become a roar when joined with millions of others that feel the same way. Yes, something needs to be done but the lack of confidence as shown by the steady decline in the stock market speaks volumes.

This was not my idea. I visited the sites of the 'New American Tea Party's and an online survey showed over 90% of thousands said they would send the teabag on April 1. Why, April 1?? We want them to reach Washington by April 15. Will you do it? I will. Send it to; 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Washington , D.C. 20500 .

Forward this to everyone in your address book. Visit the website below for more information about the 'New American Tea Party'. I would encourage everyone to go ahead and get the envelope ready to mail, then just drop it in the mail April 1. Can't guarantee what the postage will be by then, it is going up as we speak, but have your envelope ready. What will this cost you? A little time and a 42 or 44 cent stamp.

What could you receive in benefits? Maybe, just maybe, our elected officials will start to listen to the people. Take out the Pork. Tell us how the money is being spent. We want TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY. Remember, the money will be spent over the next 4-5 years. It is not too late.

A Must See For All Americans

This is REALLY good!!!!

No jokes or humor this time

Pass it on!!!!!!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeYscnFpEyA

e-mail education

Once Again it's time for: SUMMARY OF LAST YEAR ON MY COMPUTER:

I must send my thanks to whoever sent me the email about rat poop in the glue on envelopes because I now have to use a wet towel with every envelope that needs sealing.

Also, now I have to scrub the top of every can I open for the same reason.

I no longer have any savings because I gave it to a sick girl (Penny Brown) who is about to die in the hospital for the 1,387,258th time.

I no longer have any money at all, but that will change once I receive the $15,000 that Bill Gates/Microsoft and AOL are sending me for participating in their special e-mail program.

I no longer worry about my soul because I have 363,214 angels looking out for me, and St. Theresa's novena has granted my every wish.

I no longer eat KFC because their chickens are actually horrible mutant freaks with no eyes or feathers.

I have learned that my prayers only get answered if I forward an email to seven of my friends and make a wish within five minutes.

I no longer drink Coca Cola because it can remove toilet stains.

I no longer can buy gasoline without taking a friend along to watch the car so a serial killer won't crawl in my back seat when I'm pumping gas.

I no longer drink Pepsi or Dr. Pepper since the people who make these products are atheists who refuse to put "Under God" on their cans.

I no longer use Saran wrap in the microwave because it causes cancer.

And thanks for letting me know I can't boil a cup water in the microwave anymore because it will blow up in my face...disfiguring me for life.

I no longer check the coin return on pay phones because I could be pricked with a needle infected with AIDS.

I no longer receive packages from UPS or Fed Ex since they are actually Al Qaeda in disguise.

I no longer shop at Target since they are French and don't support our American troops or the Salvation Army.

I no longer answer the phone because someone will ask me to dial a number for which I will get a phone bill with calls to Jamaica Uganda , Singapore , and Uzbekistan

I no longer have any sneakers -- but that will change once I receive my free replacement pair from Nike.

Thanks to you, I can't use anyone's toilet but mine because a big brown African spider is lurking under the seat to cause me instant death when it jumps up and bites my butt.

Thank you too for all the endless advice Andy Rooney has given us... I can live a better life now because he's told us how to fix everything

Oh, and don't forget this one either!
I can no longer drive my car because I can't buy gas from certain gas companies!

If you don't send this e-mail to at least 47,000 people in the next 47 minutes, a large dove with diarrhea will land on your head at 5:47 PM this afternoon and the fleas from 47 camels will infest your back, causing you to grow a hairy hump. I know this will occur because it actually happened to a friend of my next door neighbor's ex-mother-in-law's second husband's cousin's beautician...
Have a wonderful day....

AND

A scientist from Argentina , after a lengthy study, has discovered that people with insufficient brain and sexual activity read their e-mail with their hand on the mouse.
Don't bother taking it off now, it's too late...