Virtual Girls Night Out - Get Your Eleven On!

Once in a century. Can you believe it? Once in a century the date 11 - 11 - 11 happens and here we are, livin' it. Did you do anything special at 11:11 am? Or pm? Today is the National Observance of Veterans Day. I think it's pretty special to have this holiday fall on the date of these magical numbers. Let's start celebrating and get our Virtual Girls Night Out going!

*The Virtual Girls Night Out is for those that don't have a chance to get out of the house but still want to "hang with their friends". So, make yourself a cocktail, put on something cozy and have fun. Leave a comment to let us know you stopped by. We'll visit your blog and say "Happy VGNO!"*

Time For Some Tunes!

Schoolhouse Rock! "The Good Eleven"

As far as I'm concerned Schoolhouse Rock was right there with my "formal" education. I learn/retain things so much better when they're put to music.

Time For A Cocktail!

We are a Marine family, so this is very fitting.

Thirsty Marine
Ingredients:
2 oz.    Orange Juice
.5 oz.   Peach Schnapps
.5 oz.   Southern Comfort
.25 oz. Triple Sec
.25 oz. Vodka
.5 oz. Jagermeister

Directions:
Mix together with crushed ice in a glass. Garnish with mint leaves.

Cheers!

Time For A Question!

What do you have planned for this day honoring Veterans? Have you done anything special for 11-11-11, A.K.A. "Nigel Tufnel Day" ? Time to spread a little Spinal Tap love.

"These Go To Eleven"

These Go To 11! - Funny bloopers are a click away

Alright dear blog pals, have fun at the Virtual Girls Night Out. Leave a comment to let me know you've stopped by. And visit those that have stopped by as well. Be sure and say Happy VGNO!

Miss Poodle Perm, That's Me!

Jill of Scary Mommy is doing a linky post about school pictures. You know the ones, possibly you didn't smile a sweet smile, just the smirk of panic. Or you didn't know it was picture day because you had been out sick for a week and you show up in your most comfortable shirt and bed-head. (Yep. That happened to me. The smile was good though!) Well, my scanner isn't working or else I would post a particular picture from Freshman year. Since I don't have a visual, here's the story: I remember my first day of High School. Actually what I remember is the picture taken of me leaving for my first day of High School. I'm wearing a brave smile, but the hair, the hair , my hair style was a nightmare. My two best friends and I were going to be attending a High School out of our district. That was stressful enough. To add to this new-ness we wanted new looks as well. K. was going to sport the Argyle and Alligator shirt look. W. was going for 'All Monogram

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