Silver Sunday Alligator...

Welcome to another Silver Sunday
hosted by Beth at Gypsy Fish Journal.

I have a new treasure that I'd like to share with you today. It was a thank you gift from The New Guy (Rich) who joined the Wild Hogs II ride this year. Rich handed a beautifully wrapped box to me when he arrived and said that it was a "thank you" (in advance) for "putting up with him" while he was here.

I don't think I told you at the time, but these men were no trouble at all. I'd make a meal and they'd all clear the table and do the dishes. They made their own beds on the mornings after sleeping in our home, and the day they each left, the beds were stripped and the bedding was put into my laundry room. They were wonderful house guests, who - with or without their wives - are welcome here any time they please.

My brother-in-law always gets my bike detailed to show his appreciation for me letting him use it. I recently received a beautiful live plant arrangement and chocolate from Eric to show his appreciation for joining the group, so I received lots of special treatment from all these kind-hearted gentlemen.
I opened Rich's gift to find this treasure inside. It's a Mariposa Brilliante® napkin holder, with a heavy, little alligator reclining on top of these summery napkins. It's actually a weight to keep the napkins from blowing away. I think it's an elegant solution to dining outside when there's a slight breeze. Isn't the little alligator cute?

Thank you, Rich and Deb. I love your thoughtful and useful gift. It's sitting where I can see it every day...even when I'm not using it. Can't wait until Handsome and I see you again and I can thank you in person.
Thanks also to our Silver Sunday hostess, Beth. Be sure to click on this link to visit the other participants in her Silver Sunday Party. I'm off to read the other Silver Sunday posts now. I hope you have a perfect day. See you next month!

P.S. Don't forget to set your clocks ahead an hour this morning! Happy Daylight Savings Time.

Fezzik Friday - 36 Weeks...

Hi, everybody!

I decided to write a silly Fezzik Friday this week.
Mom started singing this song one day, and I
thought it might be fun for my post today.
Sing it with me, now;
"Head...

and shoulders...

knees...

and toes."
See? I told you it was silly. Do you know that song?

Mom says, "Corgi drummies. No one can eat just one!"

Then she laughs and says something about "frito feet".
I guess I make Mom silly, too.

She asked me to remind everybody that Monday (Feb. 28th) is the next Memory Lane Monday. If you don't know about Memory Lane Mondays, just click on the button to learn more.

I know Mom has a really good one this month. We're looking forward to reading your stories, too, so I hope you're planning to share one with us. I just love big parties!
Oh, and don't forget to join in the giveaway! Just click on the pretty picture above so you can go to the giveaway post to enter.

All the guys are coming home with Dad today from their Wild Hog trip to The Keys. I'm pretty excited to have all those guys around again. They like me, so we really have fun together. I guess I'd better go so that I can bark as soon as they get here. See you next week!

'til then,
Keep Wagging!

Fezzik Inconceivable

P.S. (From Donna) Thank you to everyone who has entered my giveaway so far. I'm a bit overwhelmed with the wonderful response to my celebration. Please forgive me for not responding to every message. I assure you that I read them all, and you will all be entered in the drawing. God Bless and Good Luck!

Get Your Motor Runnin'...

They're back together again. This year there are five gents gathered for Wild Hogs II. Two more joined the group for their ride, and this year they're riding to The Keys. One is missing from this photograph because he's joining the rest of the group along the way.
Of course, when there are more riders in the group, everyone has to be on the same page to avoid accidents. Handsome is the Road Captain leading the ride, so the rest of the riders need to know his hand signals and his riding rules. There's no better time to impart the information than right before they set out on the ride.
Tires and lights inspected. Check! Gear packed. Checked! Helmets on. Check! This wife kissed goodbye. Double Check! Kick stands up and it's time to roll. Gentlemen, get your motors runnin'.
They'll be riding the back roads as they make their way south. Handsome in front with Rich riding second...
Handsome's brother, Bruce (riding my Harley), and Eric riding "sweep". It was 82º and sunny - a perfect day to set out on a motorcycle tour. Have fun, boys. See you later this week. Remember to keep the rubber side down!
Be sure to come back tomorrow, when I'll be posting my "600th Follower Giveaway". Can you believe we've reached another milestone? See you then!