Speedcat Halloween Speedcat

This was an E mail sent to me today ....

Hi Speedy ......... B O O

I hope your day isn't spooky ! I don't think there's a ghost of a chance. If it is, you can witch about it all you want.
I think you should be goblin pumpkin pie for lunch. That way it won't be a bat day !

My reply: Gon get me sum dat goodi candi out in da back o yor portch. I won be waitin none no eithers. Fill me bag wit the best sweets, yep I reckon you will havin sums for me. SpeedyCat





Go on ... Take a BIG handfull.

Don forget to be brushin an flossin 2

Aliens in my Yaad

With just days until the election, McCain is gaining ground and has the support of aliens circling the planet.
I recently spoke with the Commander alien on my cell phone, and they claim that McCain has their best interests in mind. Commander Ibeeedindoneekiwaki also told me that they are looking into buying a bunch of condos in Florida because nobody really notices them there, and Tom Cruise is always in Hollywood.
Obama was quoted as saying, "And I was going to give them checks for not working!"
McCain excepted a free ticket to the Boondiatic Galaxy aboard the Starship "Moonbelly", and plans to trade his wife for cold fusion technologies.

Big Rooms

I walked into the room, and immediately noticed one thing. There were NO walls.
This was the biggest room I had ever seen.

Awardi Awardi Uber (((HEART))) Blogging Award Ninja

From my list of "Things to do"

I am way behind with awards and tags, and am going to try and post a couple each day.

First up, The Uber Award from Ponderings From The Pond

I am Honoured is the name of the Award post from Ponderings From The Pond .
The wonderful poet Robert at Black tie and Sneakers sent this Ponderings , then I was awarded with The Uber. This is what was said about me .... "So in the essence of the Uber award I pass this to Speedy at http://speedcathollydale.blogspot.com who has welcomed me and puts up with some of me comments, hehehe Speedy San, and goes waaaaay beyond sane to create a fun and very interactive Blog. Thank you Eric"

How nice ... Thank you very much :-)



From: One of a kind Wisconsin

The I Love Your Blogs Awards go to… drum roll please.
From the Living Room
Jasmin’s Heart
DCR Blogs
Speedcat Hollydale Page
the Vaguetarian Tea Room
Kitchen Retro
The Virtual Dime Museum

This is what Michelle had to say ...

I know some of you have already received this award… but these are my picks for blogs I love and actually read. Share it or hoard it if you want. I forgot when I originally posted this (no I don’t smoke dope)… the Award thingy looks like this badge below and you can put it on your blog if you want to.
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I am selfish ... so I am keeping these all for myself.
Just kidding!! Everyone gets one (both)

YES, YOU. especially DCR

To add to the enjoyment of this post (readers always come first) ... here is my new painting. Take a copy with you to your awards post. I am watching.

What do you see in this original "Hollydale Grape on Paper"??

Goat Weed & Mardy Corn Grass

Today was beautiful outside. Yes, it was chilly (about 55 degrees), but the sun was out and the blustery winds died down here. I love fall, but am not to fond of winter. It was refreshing to see some blue sky!

I was off work at a decent hour for a change and spent some time soaking it all in. To the left is Main Street. Folks were out walking, talking, and shopping. I hate shopping, and stuck with the walking.

I was also out with my trusty dog Mardy. He loves grass! I think because he is so short, it looks like corn. Here he is (above) taking care of business. That's my boy!!!
Speaking about "business" ...

I don't know what women see in the bathroom, but guys will come across the "Adult Vending Machine" in some of the the nicest gas stations across the country.

I don't pay much attention to them, but this one was staring right at me as I "washed my hands". I took a picture of it, because ... well, I am not really sure why.

Horny Goat Weed??? Did someone make this up? Let us GOOGLE.

"Epimedium, also known as Barrenwort, Bishop's Hat, Fairy Wings, Horny Goat Weed, or Yin Yang Huo (Chinese: 淫羊藿), is a genus of about 60 or more species of herbaceous flowering plants in the family Berberidaceae. The large majority are endemic to southern China, with further outposts in Europe, and central, southern and eastern Asia.
Epimedium species are hardy perennials. The majority have four-petaled "spider-like" flowers in spring. Many are believed to be aphrodisiacs, particularly horny goat weed, which has shown promising signs of becoming a genuine alternative to Viagra for impotent men.[1]"

ok ... NOW I get the picture. I do not need any.

Has anyone else heard of this, or am I just not very well informed ?

I Boycott all Candy Corns with my Costume Cowboy

Time for a Halloween costume post. Here is mine, and my dog Mardy is to the right.
I love those lil Halloween candies, but hate candy corn. Candy Corns stink like wild boar mucus! I don't like em` ...

What is your "All time favorite candy??"??

Who has the best costume ... Me, or my dog??

Go ahead, be brutally honest.



Click the Smoosh Button

Picture Phone Uploads

This last week was a barn burner! You would never tell by these pictures.

Top Cat Creations and Top Speedcat list the BIG 7

Teresa tagged me with THIS post; "I've been TAGGED, darn it!" Teresa is pictured to the right. Wow, what a nice smile :-)

Teresa was tagged by a fellow Southeastern U.S. Etsy Street Team member Liv'n Good Jewelry.

So ... here are the Tagged rules to follow
Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird. (That should be easy) ha haa!!!
Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blog.
Let them know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

1. I have 2 Chihuahuas, 2 Cockatiels, and one cat. My place is much like a petting zoo! (You can insert comments bout THAT below) ... they are all part of my "family", and very important in there own ways. I read a TWEET that Teresa had recently lost a cat. My heart goes out to you, as I understand the emotional attachment involved with pets. (((( HUG ))))

2. I LOVE blogging, and all of the friends I have met here on my page. Many people that I have known over the years have gone through "Blogging Burnout" - and have slowed down on posting and even quit all together. I will be blogging as long as I am well enough to get at a computer! Regular commenter's at the Speedcat Hollydale Page are VIP's in my book. (my blogging book is called "The BLOGGING BOOK")

3. I am just a regular working class guy, and mix with all types of folks. My job is not particularly interesting, but it is different every day and involves small amounts of travel (in a BIG TRUCK). There are days that I load and deliver over ten tons of cargo. Schedule? Widely varied. Some days I work 5 hours and some days I work 15 hours. My naps on shorter days are legendary. Yep, took a Rip Van Wrinkle Skins just today. Very refreshing!

4. I own about 200 golf clubs, and cannot for the life of me get rid of the extras. "I MIGHT NEED THEM SOMEDAY" (???) My life goal is to shoot sixty something on a regulation 18 hole golf course. I have scored 70 four times ... ahhhh so close but yet so far. When I finally do break 70, I will probably pass out from joy. Hours put into training and practice?? One million hours, at least. To put this into perspective, I could golf all day every day and be wildly happy. I think heaven is a large grand golf course where I can play with all the people I have lost and miss in my life. The good Lord plays too, and lets me win.

5. I talk to everyone ... period. In stores, in public, at work, any and everywhere. The world is not as social as it was a few decades ago, and I plan to change that! I truly believe that a positive attitude is contagious, and a compliment with a smile can change someones day.

6. My moustache has been on my face since 1884. Ha haa!! OK ... 1984. I have sported a beard for the last 15 years. Call me crazy, but I feel naked without it. There was a point were I pulled out the grey whiskers, but now realize how ridiculous that is. (YES .... I am "grampa" and have grey whiskers) . I am at peace with this, but still think of myself as about 25 years old. Please do not laugh to hard at the last revelation. "he hee!"

7. The giant sized goiter on my neck weighs 27 pounds, and talks to me in my dreams. What does it say? .... "I WANT CHICKEN I WANT CHICKEN"

I have to tag 7 other blogs. I wonder why they picked the number 7? Here they are: #1 - SpeedCat Hollydale#2 - She's Chic Boutique and Patterns4All#3 - Can of Thoughts#4 - Periwinkle Studio#5 - Steam Powered Rings#6 - Kraftwerks Korner#7 - Emerald Coast Arts

Ohhhh, and I cheated and re-tagged Teresa's victims players. Hello to all of you!

Teresa's other blogs / web pages include:

Southeastern U.S. Etsy Team Shops
Don't Miss Free Shipping for the Rest of October!
3 days ago

My Love for Animals
Well, haven't I been MIA for quite a while?
4 days ago

Southeastern U.S. Etsy Street Team
Our member of the week is....Stacey Boone!
5 days ago

http://lovingmypets.blogspot.com/.
BTW ... I have LOTS of other tags and awards on my "to do list". I did not forget about you: Ponderings and Shinade and Mimi and Mariuca and Kim and Susan and Nurse A. H. and all those I cannot remember without checking my saved comments at YAHOOO!!!

Crash Test Dummy

Well, I just finished the second day on duty ... at my new job as a crash test dummy. No, it's not the most technical or glamorous career you can have, but it is very rewarding.

My new boss has been very pleased with me so far, and said my resilient and rubber like body is perfect for "kissing windshields".
Today I destroyed a Chevy Blazer, a Ford Truck, and a Buick. I can't remember what kind of Buick ... they all look the same to me.
The only set-back has been an ingrown nasal hair. I keep picking at the darn thing, and just can't seem to stop. I tried to tweez the little bugger out, but to no avail. Looks like I might have to go see a specialist.
There is a doctor of rhinoplasty in Hollydale named Peaches Nordstrommers. She should be able to help me out.
Don't want to cut this post short, but I better get some sleep. Tomorrow I am going to crash a space shuttle! I must be the luckiest boy in the world.