| 11/01/09 09:21 PM |
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Mary Ann Johnson (Null)
All - This weekend was beautiful in Oklahoma and I got to ride my bicycle both days! I just love riding the Pathfinder here - it's like a wooded path in town!
Since Lavanna was brave, (and shared what was not funny at the moment, but is now) - I will make good on my promise! Several years ago, when all my kids were home,we stopped by the house (so everyone could go to the bathroom) and then out to lunch, after church. I was the last one to leave - every one was starving and telling me to hurry. I couldn't find where I left my dress length coat, and so I put on a car coat and out the door I went. We ate at a very full restaurant. I was the last one in the building with my family. When I got up to go to the salad bar, I looked around to see if some redecorating had been done, because I felt a draft, but didn't notice any difference in the building. I took my time, shifting from hip to hip, slowly selecting just the right veggies. After several min, one of my daughters came up to tell me something, but couldn't get the words out for laughing. Finally,on the fourth try, she was able to tell me that the whole back of my dress and slip were tucked into my pantyhose! My first thought honestly was, "what color is my underwear"? I was hoping I hadn't chosen fire engine red of hot pink that day. I shuddered as I remembered that it was a shade called "nude" - that was even worse. I stood,salad and drink in my hands, for a few seconds as I tired to process my situation. I was standing in the middle of the restaurant. I said to my daughter, "I am walking out that door and never coming back here again." I heard a voice from a booth saying "oh no you're not" - and elderly lady was trying to encourage me. After pulling my skirt out, with an audience, I went back to the table. I laughed and then I cried and laughed and cried for a few min. When the waitress came, I had to ask,"did you not notice that I had no skirt in the back, when I walked in?" - remember I was in a hip length car coat. She replied, "I just thought it was the cut of your skirt". Now I ask - exposing all of my backside - did she really think I had a slit that big in my skirt - was that a good response? Well, only me, and only in an after church, full restaurant. I do know that I sat in that booth until the restaurant was empty that day!
Judy - remembering trick or treating - that was so much fun. I remember getting popcorn balls and candy or caramel apples from some people - of course we never
worried then. I remember the gym being so crowded and fun. I didn't go trick or treating after the 6th grade, but I get some really big kids coming for candy now.
Bruce - I'm so glad that you get to enjoy your daughters - those are memories they will have forever. And if you hadn't figured it out yet, girls dance at every celebration and party. One night, my oldest was having what used to called a slumber party. At 3:00 AM, the music was getting louder and I was getting sleepier. I went in the living room to tell them to "turn it down" When I came around the corner, they were all dancing with total abandonment. My daughter had her nightshirt tucked in to her undies on one side - it must run in the family. I got so tickled at the sight of them, that I didn't say a word about the volume.
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