The Eclectic Company: You Know You're In the Northwoods When:

* "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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Sunday, January 9, 2011

You Know You're In the Northwoods When:

The Comfort Suites looks like an upscale fishing lodge.

You hear a loud racket, look out your window, and see this parked below because - - -

Your downstairs neighbors arrived on these!

When you leave a snow covered church, you realize your RED car is red no longer. (That would be SALT folks.)

And finally, you KNOW you're in the Northwoods when McDonald's looks like this:

15 comments:

Jojo said...: WOW!!! That is crazy!!! Love the lodge look and the McDonald's sitting area!; January 9, 2011 at 7:54 PM
Debby@Just Breathe said...: Your are definately in the Northwoods! Love the McDonald's, I like when they design them to fit into the nature of things.; January 9, 2011 at 8:10 PM
Dawn said...: I have a lot of respect for all you who live in the snow! I don't think I could do it. Very cool McDonald's. I just hope the prices don't reflect the ski chalet decor!; January 9, 2011 at 8:33 PM
j said...: Brrrr! Everything looks so cold!

You know what? You may have come up with an interesting blog carninval... Show Us Your McDonald's! They are so different everywhere that you go.

Enjoy your travels Keetha!; January 9, 2011 at 9:26 PM
42N said...: Beautiful area wherever you are!; January 9, 2011 at 10:24 PM
Theresa said...: Loving following you around the Northwoods! Now THAT'S a McDonalds that I would love to visit! Have a blessed day dear Keetha! HUGS!; January 10, 2011 at 4:44 AM
ain't for city gals said...: Love following you around via blogland, Keetha. I have never seen a McDonald's like that and the Comfort Inn..I could move right in for the winter!; January 10, 2011 at 7:03 AM
Pam said...: What fun to be able to figure out the room you were in @ Comfort Suites. I'm sure you took advantage of being so much closer to the pool and fitness room than we were on our trip! hehe (I much prefer the green lawn over the white lawn look.); January 10, 2011 at 9:05 AM
Janet, said...: The Northwoods sure looks like a neat place to visit. Love the McDonalds!; January 10, 2011 at 11:51 AM
Tonja said...: I went back...waay back...to the place where they have special dishes for cheese. And, I have nothing about curds except Little Miss Muffett who sat on a tuffett..only she ate curds and whey! you ain't got no whey? Love the motels and the restaurants...but whatever is that lefscary stuff? Never mind...I don't think I want any/ You have such beautiful snow. And,I think it would be a really great place to visit...with someone to lead me in the right directions. Does Mc Donalds have a fish fillet? Well, I feel like I've been on vacation now. And guess what? I'm going to watch a ball game tonight! Auburn and some body...ducks or something. I don't know. But, it's aa big deal around here.
Happy Monday!; January 10, 2011 at 2:25 PM
Gerson & Betsy said...: I think I'd LOVE to come visit you! It's just beautiful! Love the McDonald's. I just don't know if I could handle the COLD. :); January 10, 2011 at 2:43 PM
Lynn said...: Your surroundings are looking a lot like Yellowstone Park! I had fun catching up on your happenings.
Happy belated birthday. My daughter's bd is Jan 2nd. Poor girl. Nobody wants to party on that day!
Are you adjusting to your new home? Sounds like it! Looks like it, too!
What ARE you going to do when fb season is over?!
We had snow on New Year's day but it didn't last long.
Here's something I NEVER thought I'd say: I love winter!; January 10, 2011 at 2:55 PM
Shannon said...: Crazy! That McDonalds looks comfy though! :); January 10, 2011 at 4:46 PM
Vickie said...: Looks like you are on vacation.; January 10, 2011 at 11:24 PM
Mimi said...: HI!!!!
YOU MET CINDY Face to face!!!How awesome, she is headed our way now!!!
I love those pics, love that hotel, love that your neighbors drove up on ski mobiles, How cool would that be???For us GREAT-GRAND!!!!
LOVED THAT Mcdonalds!!!AWESOME!!!for sure!!!Makes me want to go straight there!!!
hugs,
jamie; January 11, 2011 at 12:32 AM