-from last night's reading

Destruction is certain for those who drag their sins behind them, tied with cords of falsehood. They even mock the Holy One of Israel and say, 'Hurry up and do something! Quick, show us what you can do. We want to see what you have planned.' - Isaiah 5:18-19

You who love the Lord, hate evil!
He protects the lives of his godly people
and rescues them from the power of the wicked.
Light shines on the godly,
and joy on those who do right.
-Psalm 97: 10-11

Grocery Getters

FF here again. Saturday morning, before Papa had so generously been loaned the white camry with groovy purple tinted windows, Papa needed groceries. Always being up for an adventure with Papa I volunteered to come scoop him up in my "Grocery Getter" (the cavalier) and take him on an excurstion to the local Ingles. For those who were wondering, here is the Papa Basic Staples Marina Grocery List


Bagels


New York Strip


Hand Soap


Diet Coke


Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies





Here is the Frashley Grocery List


Pellegrino Bottled Water


Snow White Valentines Candy


Special Valentine's Gum contained in both gorilla and bear containers (I got both and intend on repurposing them at work to hold paper clips and thumb tacks)


Frozen Broccoli (to be a fit Frashley)


Chocolate Glazed Donut Holes


Pillsbury Slice and Bake Valentine Sugar Cookies





While in Ingles Papa and I saw a very interesting Valentine. It was red and camo and said "GET ER DONE" on it along with a picture of whatever comedian came up with that phrase. Just goes to show you never know what will happen when you are grocery shopping on a Saturday moring with Papa Ridgeback.

Artwork by Richard Burnside of Pendleton, SC.

At the end of the day

guest post

Real quick, like, this is Ken at AV Club proxy posting for the Papa. NewSpring was rockin' full on today. Totals:

9,260 in attendance
250+ salvations

Perry sums it up well.

Does God have a sense of humor?

Dispatch from The Hill hiatus-

Oh definitely, he must because this is amazing. The irony here is beyond belief ... heart-breakingly funny ...in fact, I've already named my new ride The Grouchmobile.

Thanks to Paul and Beth for lending me these wheels while Yellow Steve's in the infirmary; Beth thinks driving a Camry will allow me a chance to get back in touch with my feminine side.

Hmmm.

Papa Needs a Brand New Bag

Hello, O.R.P. here, guest-writing at the Blue Book, because our dear Papa is still out of commission. He sits high on a hill, cold wind whipping around his stalwart, if dysfunctional, little boat. I picture Papa atop a boat named Ben, in turn on top of one of those boat trailers, which is on top of a parking lot on top of a hill.. it's kinda like a song we used to sing in elementary school.. but I digress.

So, my thought for the day is that Papa needs a few "brand new" things. If I had the money, here's what I'd buy him (in no particular order):
1) A New Sea Camper. We'd get some psychic or something to transfer the soul of Ben into the new boat.. then Joe wouldn't be in danger of sinking.. once he hits the water, that is.
2) A new SUV that does not have any Lucas ELectric components. A Hummer maybe? Or one of those old Toyota Land Cruisers...
3) A new love interest.. someone of appropriate age, maturity, and character to give our Papa the lovin he so richly deserves. But then I probably wouldn't be able to buy this one.. Hmm.
4) A horse. Horses are good for everything that ails ya.. they're friendly and warm and they always know the way home even when you get lost on the trails. Like dogs, their needs are simple, though they are a lot of work to maintain. Still, Papa needs one, if only so he can go riding with me and Trigger.

And with that, I am going to bed. Before I go, a special O.R.P. edition of the playlist:

"Big Ovaries" - Saffire the Uppity Blues Women
"The River"- Wanda Johnson
"Caldonia" - Louis Armstrong (I think. If not, I apologize to BB King)

Modern Day Drifter

FF here, posting for Papa Ridgeback.
PR has not had a good day. In fact, Papa has had a bad day. As I am writing this he is stranded at the marina. This afternoon he was driving into town when he unexpectedly had some car trouble. He ended up having to get Yellow Steve (The Disco) towed. He had no way to even get to his home from where he was. The Frashelys wanted to come take him into our custody, however we were at school and could not leave. He was able to get a ride to his house and then finally got dropped off at the marina. He is now snuggly contained in Ben, listening to the wind whipping through the trees and listening to music (I imagine).
I am searching for a good moisturizer, thinking of all the wind Papa must be hearing right this very instant reminded me of this.
Certain words and phrases should be eliminated from being used. The use of "per", as in the order is "per Winnie, Regional Manager". That is sooo hinky!! I had a co-worker at the mall who used this incessantly. On another note I really like the word "splash". It's not a bad movie either.
Lindsay Lohan just bought Marilyn Monroe's old apartment. I still want one of her personal effects. They can still be found for auction from time to time. Do you think LL will experience any hauntings? Before Mariah Carey had a stint in rehab she thought she heard Marilyn Monroe's voice coming out of her baby grand piano.
Today I sent PR a Valentine on facebook. It was a little treasure troll icon, hiney first. He sent me back a groovy lava lamp Valentines.
I have been really offended because I have overheard so many comments people have made about Anna Nicole Smith. Today in MGMT 371 some kids behind me were laughing and making fun of Anna Nicole. The poor girl has not been dead 24 hours, I mean come on. That is so mean spirited. There is even a group on facebook as of today called "Now that Anna Nicole Smith is dead the average IQ has risen"-so tacky. I am sure she has made mistakes, but who hasn't? I know I have made many. She may have had her phases of looking like a marshmellow, but she was always beautiful.
I am about to go to bed.

On The Papa Playlist
SOS Rihanna Song, especially the line "cause I'm your tiny dancer"
Ain't No Other Man, Christina Aguilera

Several Thousand Words Or Less About Today

Tomorrow in Grease to My Elbows Playlist:
Sitting in Limbo - Jimmy Cliff
I Want You - BVMSP

Ben on The Hill

This is Ben's temporary new home. By 9:30 AM tomorrow morning, Mike expects me to have the automatic fire extinguisher, engine grounding harness and one battery moved and out of the way. Hmmm.

Ok, here finally is a shot of the electrics locker. Every switch, every panel, every connection was lovingly, deliberately wired by hand.


Hump Day's Not Over Till It's Over Super Wednesday Playlist
Runnin' Down A Dream - Tom Petty
Please Don't Go - KeyWest and The Sunshine Band*




* (I may've slipped a ringer in there, to see who's paying attention :-)

Miles n' miles to go ....

What's promising to be one of the longest days ever is already shaping up that way.

Woke up at 2:30 am & forced myself back to sleep, sorta, till 4:30. Then started putting Ben back together, spent 45 minutes fiddling with the boat trailer, for this morning's trip back to the marina ... where Ben will live for the next week or so till the engine's replaced.

The good news is the used engine Mike found also comes with a transmission at no extra charge. Good news for me since the seal leaked badly on the old one, but more installation trouble since the outdrive is in the way. Which means it's gonna take longer than one day to swap engines.

I know all this boat stuff is excruciatingly boring, but it's part of the process of getting from here to there ... taking many baby-sized steps along the way.

Playlist Solo

This song came on while I was at Home Depot yesterday afternoon ... and kept me lingering near the Home Furnishings department, which is probably reason enough to mention it here.

The Tuesday Crush Real Granite Counter-heart Playlist:
Wonderwall - Oasis


Supplement
Unplayed, Unappreciated, Unmentioned and Overlooked Long Enough Playlist:
Tumble in the Rough - Stone Temple Pilots

Panic

Mike the Asphalt Mariner wants Ben at the marina by no later than noon tomorrow. Oh wow.

-Does hot water work? No!
-Running lights work? No!
-Oven screwed back in place? No!
-Water heater hoses installed No!
-Any ideas about replacing the fridge? No!
-Think you can back the trailer from the driveway without hitting the house? No!
-Are you thoroughly hosed? Yes!


Uh oh.