AMERICANA AT ITS BEST!

While riding to Monroe for a quick Sams trip yesterday, I decided to listen to the Country Music station. You have got to hand it to those country writers-they are definitely creative! The first song I heard was

"There's A Tiger in Those Tight Fitting Jeans"

I don't think I have to even comment on that!

Later in the trip this one caught my attention-

"I'd like to check you for ticks"

This would make every mother proud to know that some redneck was singing this to her pride and joy. In another part of the same song he says

"I'd like to see the other half of your butterfly tatoo"

Now Mom is also delighted to know that Little Susie has gone out and gotten a tatoo that is peeping over those low rider jeans!

Hank Williams, Jr. has a song-

"If I get stoned, I'm carrying on a Family Tradition"

NOW THAT IS SAD!

The sad song of the day was-

"If you're reading this I'm already gone."

One of my all time favorites I have only heard once-but I have NEVER forgotten it-

"We've buried the hatchet, but the handle is still sticking out."

Let your mind wander!

My friend Mona told me that her husband's family would be having their family reunion. She said it is

"the second Saturday after the first Saturday in squirrel season every year."

You thought figuring out when Easter is was a problem??? You do know that squirrel season does not start on the same day every year, so unless you are a hunter and privy to this information, YOU ARE IN TROUBLE! Perhaps they do not want the non-hunters coming or perhaps hunting is genetic in that family-I would never venture a guess!

We did our long run this morning and the weather was SO NICE! What a difference it makes for it to be cool and dry! Finished that 15 miles and glad of it! My two main running buddies are running the half at Houston, so I am pretty much on my own for most of these miles. I'VE GOT TO GET AN IPOD!

On a final sad note, sweet Camille called and her injury is not better, so no marathon. This is disappointing and hurts our pride to realize that our goal will not be obtained, but as I told her there will be plenty of other marathons. It is really important to not have a permanent and lasting injury that will put you out of running commission. Now Helen, before you start with me, I do know enough to realize when it is muscular and not a tendon, bone, etc. I listen to my body and when it is not complaining when I run, then I am alright! I reminded Camille that I did not run my first marathon until I was over 50. She has lots and lots of time!