I'm SSOOO in LUST!!

My cousin JoAnn has done it. She's created a monster.

Forget the stupid Disney pins...I'm movin' on to bigger better (and, yes...more EXPENSIVE) things!!

OH MY!!

She sent me a blog from a Disneyland art creator by the name of Kevin Kidney (who also works hand-in-hand with Jody Daily). I've seen SOME of their work (whilst looking for PINS...), but NONE of their SPECTACULAR creations!!

That image above is their "Tangaroa Tree" from the Enchanted Tiki Room at Disneyland. They have a penchant for the tiki room right now, because June 22, 2008 will be the attractions 45th anniversary. LOTS of goodies to buy AT the park that day. NOTHING for online purchase.

Guess I will have to be there that day.

'Cause I want one of these:




19.5" tall...the water lights change color. Limited edition. There's GOT to be one with MY name on it!!


Along with missing out on the Tangaroa Tree lamp, I also missed out on this little 7 inch beauty:





Both were released in 2005 for the 50th anniversary. Piss. Well, good thing I am an eBay wizard. I already found one of the tiki drummers that was also produced. (Actually, there are currently TWO listed on eBay.)


All this would look SPECTACULAR in my game room!! Right behind the bar. I have already decided that all of my Disneyland framed artwork is going somewhere between the pinball machine(s) and the arcade machine(s). Once we finish the outside of the house...that's the next I get to do!! YIPPEE!! That's the deal that Dean made me once I decided to close my business and donate all of the gowns.

For better or for worse....right?


Speaking of artwork....

...Briana has finished her charcoal sketch that I previously showed you while it was "in progress". Actually, she says she doesn't know if it's actually "finished" or not. ***laughing*** A true artist. Here's a pic of it:





(For those of you who hadn't read what the sketch was OF...the students were to sketch a picture of a sheet that the professor had draped on the classroom wall, using as much depth and sharp edges that they could. She did MOST of the work for memory, while here at home...)

I guess her art professor took her by the hand yesterday, and said he wanted to show her something. Walked her down the hallway of the college, and there was her sketch, behind glass, in the hallway for everyone to appreciate!! He told her that there are quite a few people that are pretty angry with her. When she asked, "Why?"...he responded that his Advanced Art students are upset that a "BEGINNING ART" student can do that caliber of work...and they can't. He offered to set up a table under her sketch, so that she could sign autographs.

She amazes me.

Well, I'm in the middle of a no-score game between the Dodgers (YEA!!) and the Giants (YOU SUCK!!). We kicked the Giants BUTTS last night...was hoping that they would have 161 more games like that one!!

Dean's 50th will be coming up soon.....maybe I should do another surprise party at Dodger Stadium for him...

Hhhhmmmmm.....


So, I'm looking for some good April Fool's Day stories. I only got dinged ONCE today...and it was by YouTube. By one of my favorite subscriptions: ArtieTSMITW . I got "rickrolled" by him.






In case you weren't logged on to YouTube today, or possibly you live under a rock and never GO to YouTube...either way, they had a FABULOUS prank for all of their viewers today. No matter WHICH "Featured Video" you clicked on to view, you were taken to the same link of Rick Astley's 1987 hit: "Never Gonna Give You Up". Sad, SAD excuse for a video. So, that was it for me. I was rickrolled.



I stayed inside today. Maybe you didn't. I'd like to hear YOUR April Fool stories!

Past, present or future are all welcomed!!

Happiest place on earth..???

I'm back. From the "Happiest Place on Earth"....or so they say. I beg to differ that comment. ESPECIALLY during Spring Break.

Got down there Sunday late afternoon, checked into the Grand Californian, and strolled around the park a bit. Did the same thing Monday - Thursday....came home Thursday night. LOTS of people. Met a terribly rude and unhappy female "cast" member at Big Thunder Mountain. Am wondering what pissed HER off so miserably.

Unfortunately, I lost my iPod in the hotel room. Am hoping, but not holding my breath, that it is recovered. Just not my year.

Didn't get the chance to meet up with JoAnn and Kohl...missed them terribly. Kept mom about as sane as I possibly could with Heather there. Had my share of favorite foods...including a nice glass of white wine at (what USED to be) the Mondavi restaurant. Ended up in a friggin' wheelchair by Tuesday night. I was very disappointed in myself...but, today my trainer and masseuse cheered me on, saying that it was quite the accomplishment that I got THAT far without one. I guess it's just easier to kick myself in the butt than it is to praise myself. Thank God for Steve my masseuse. Took good care of me...always does.

The girls just called, and are in Redlands...on their way back from Mexico. Dayna vomited the second night (in her tent...yuck)....and the dust was SSSOOO bad down there his year, that Alyssa had to have 7 nebulizer treatments, and is still struggling breathing on the way home.

Got a refrigerator on Saturday before I left. I impressed Dean. Got a new stainless steel french-door, 3-door that retailed for $2400....for......$600. (It pays to have been doing all of my remodeling through them. I've befriended a manager...) Should be delivered sometime tomorrow...although I have not yet been given a time...nor have I HAD the time to clear out the spot in the garage that it will be going in. Such a procrastinator!!

Dean and I will be traveling to Las Vegas soon. Staying at the Wynn. Should be enjoyable. Looking forward to that trip.

I have quite a few places/trips planned within the next few months...before the girls go back to school next year. Busy, busy.

Gave out lots and LOTS of pins to little kids for their lanyards during my Disneyland stay. That was the high point. For many of them, it was their first trip. I had two little boys that got lanyards...both named "Luke". They both picked Star Wars pins. Very appropriate. I was given an "Honorary Citizen" pin from a cast member. He found out that I enjoy handing out free pins to little ones who are just starting their lanyards...now it's official. Oh, if I could just set up a homestead there on the property, I'd be set. Just wait...some day, I will be one of those little old people you see working there and just loving life....

Well, that's my update for the evening. Been too many days without the laptop. Hopefully your week went well, and I am hoping that you have a FABULOUS Easter!