The Eclectic Company: Safely In Eau Claire

* "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!"

* "Those who throw dirt only lose ground."

* "I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger."

* "The road to success is always under construction."

* "I fish, therefore I lie."

* "Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X, she's not coming back and I know Y."

* "Teamwork means never having to take all the blame."

* "I barely survived yesterday and now it's already today!"

* "Do you call Santa's helpers subordinate clauses?"

* "So, how many days DID it take to build Rome?"

* "Cancel my subscription, I'm tired of your issues."

* "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday."

* "Don't sweat petty things . . . or pet sweaty things"

* "Two wrongs are only the beginning"

* "Worrying works. 90% of the things I worry about never happen."

* "I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart."

* "When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess?"

* "Legend: A lie that has the dignity of age."

* "A diamond is forever: The payments are longer."

* "When in doubt, mumble: When in trouble, delegate: When in charge, ponder."

* "I don't have an attitude; I have a personality you can't handle."

* "When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!"

* "It is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."

* "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind."

* "Sports do not build character, they reveal it!"

* "Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture"

* "I'm in shape - round IS a shape."

* "Money talks, but all mine says is "good-bye."

* "If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?"

* "Love is blind but marriage is a real eye-opener!"

* "A dog has an owner. A cat has a staff"

* "I'd like to have more self-esteem, but I don't deserve it!"

* "Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is."

* "Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool."

* "Bacteria - the back door of a cafeteria."

* "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."

* "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts."

* "As I said before, I never repeat myself."

* "Corduroy pillows: they're making headlines!"

* "Young at heart, slightly older in other places."

* "(I'm) proof that evolution can go in reverse"

* "My reality check bounced"

* "If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?"

* "I hate people who steal my ideas before I think of them."

* "I was uncool before uncool was cool."

* "Middle age: When your age starts to show around your middle"

* "Do not disturb, I'm already disturbed."

* "If an open door is ajar, is an open jar adoor?"

* "March Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change."

* "Telepath Wanted: You know where to apply!"

* "The information went data way"

* "I'm bilingual - I speak English and SMACK!"

* "Mental floss prevents moral decay."

* "Why use a big word when a diminutive one will do?"

* "Why is abbreviation such a long word?"

* "I can see clearly now, the brain is gone."

* "Every morning is the dawn of a new error"

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Quotes of Note

You're born a male but you have to CHOOSE to be a man" - Herm Edwards

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" - Unknown

"They err who think Santa Clause comes down through the chimney; he really enters through the heart." - Mrs. Paul M. Ell

"Thankfully, our true roots are in heritage and not things. I just need to keep reminding myself that things are only reminders of heritage." - Keetha Broyles, June 21, 2010

"Tears lubricate the soul." - from "Finding Buck McHenry"

"Somehow you must come to understand that God is love, that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness is the proof of love." - The Priest in "Levi's Will" by W. Dale Cramer

"The truth about a man is in what he does, not what he says." - W. Dale Cramer in "Levi's Will"

"Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." - G. K. Chesterton

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Friday, May 1, 2009

Safely In Eau Claire

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This is mostly for Keri who worries about me when I travel.

We left home at 8 a.m. and arrived here at 5:00 PM Indiana time, which is of course 4:00 here in Wisconsin.

This hotel is NOT the Grand Stay, (our favorite in this town) but I will post MORE about that later.

I will say THIS for Mr. Days - - - he doesn't have much in the way of style, but he DOES offer free WiFi.

More from me later - - -

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12 comments:

Jewel said...: I'm sorry about your aunt.

Enjoy your hotel. =); May 1, 2009 at 5:30 PM
Martin LaBar said...: Yes. Sorry about your aunt.

WiFi is good.; May 1, 2009 at 8:20 PM
xinex said...: I am glad you got there safely. So sorry about your aunt....Christine; May 1, 2009 at 9:47 PM
angie leverence said...: You're our neighbor tonight....sending love your way. I love what you posted about your aunt...it's precious what people remember about each other.; May 1, 2009 at 10:23 PM
Kristin - The Goat said...: Two Thumbs up for free wi-fi. Glad you arrived safely.

Word of the day - lated; May 1, 2009 at 10:42 PM
Keri said...: Here it is, Sunday. You're home. And I never even knew you were gone.

Did you lose my phone number?!?!; May 3, 2009 at 8:16 PM
Luke said...: Hi, Keetha! When both myself and my mom return home...I'll make sure to get her hooked up with a google account and I'll teach her to comment. :)

Thank you so much for documenting the infamous Days Inn!!! Those pictures even make it look better than it was! (And that's sad, indeed.) And the ivy around the mirror was most certainly my favorite touch. ;)

At any rate, it was very nice to see you again, despite the sad occasion. I had a very difficult time saying goodbye to my family today, especially Grandpa.

I'm glad to hear that you made it back safely! Take care.; May 3, 2009 at 11:22 PM
Keetha Broyles said...: Thank you, Luke, for letting me know you've been here!!!

I'm sure you did have a difficult time with Good-bye's, which are never easy at any rate and in this case most difficult of all.; May 4, 2009 at 3:29 AM
Keetha Broyles said...: Keri - - - Dad texted all you kids about Aunt Doris.; May 4, 2009 at 3:30 AM
Keri said...: I got a text from Aunt Pam but I didn't know you guys were going!! I would have tried to come with you. I haven't even met most of those cousins! Maybe next time.; May 4, 2009 at 10:24 AM
Keetha Broyles said...: Next time might be sooner than we think. Uncle Arlan may not last very long now that Aunt Doris is gone.

You WOULD have known Staci and Erica. You used to hang out with them at Burr Camp back in the day. They remembered you and asked about you.; May 4, 2009 at 3:58 PM
Leigh of Tales from Bloggeritaville said...: Moms and daughter alike, we worry.; May 5, 2009 at 4:07 PM