Posted by devadoll on February 8, 2010
I think, no,….. I KNOW I focus too much on myself and not enough on my love ones. I have got to work harder at making sure it is everyone else that is number 1. I’m not selfish…I don’t want to be “IT” as my main focus every day is making sure my family has what they need, food, clothes, are happy, etc…. However, when it comes down to it, I have to look at my own writings… I see it right now… see how many times there is the “I” word in this post?? That is my proof right there.
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Yes last night we jumped and cheered our way through this game! There were some bad plays, but overall it was a great game! The Colts were a very good opponent and when as long as they are not playing the Saints, the Colts are the team I root for.
But anyway!
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Drew-Brees-makes-history-en-route-to-Saints-Supe?urn=nfl,218130
Posted by devadoll on February 5, 2010
NOAA – 27 Jan 2010 1035EST
Outlook for the Atlantic, Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico …
Hurricane Whodat is predicted to make landfall on the South Florida coast in the vicinity of Miami on 7 Feb 2010 at approximately 2200Z (5:00 PM EST). This extremely powerful hurricane is expected to produce damaging Shockey waves and Category 5 Brees. Reports from shipping indicate that this unstoppable storm has blown a huge flock of Cardinals all the way to Arizona , and that it has sunk a replica Viking longboat, the Brettigf?vren. Livestock, in particular young horses, will be in severe danger of being decimated.. Predictive damage estimates are unavailable at this time, but they are expected to be significant.
All interests in and near the Miami area are advised to prepare for a storm surge of catastrophic proportions as Hurricane Whodat begins to arrive in approximately 5 days.
Next advisory 07 Feb 2010 at 0300Z (10:00 PM EST).
Posted by devadoll on February 3, 2010
Dear Miami,
The Saints are coming. And so are we, their loyal, long-suffering and slightly discombobulated Super Bowl-bound fans.
While there’s still time to prepare (although a few hard-core Who Dats will begin trickling in Monday, most of us won’t arrive until Thursday or Friday) we thought we’d give you a heads-up about what you should expect.
First things first: You need more beer. Yeah, we know. You ordered extra. You think you have more than any group of humans could possibly consume in one week. Trust us. You don’t. New Orleans was a drinking town long before the Saints drove us to drink. But it turns out beer tastes better when you’re winning. (Who knew?) So let’s just say we’re thirsty for more than a championship; adjust your stockpiles accordingly. And look, when we ask you for a go-cup, be nice to us. We don’t even know what “open container law” means. Is that anything like “last call”?
It’s Carnival season in New Orleans (that’s Mardi Gras to you), and we’ll be taking the celebration on the road. So don’t be startled if you walk past us and we throw stuff at you; that’s just our way of saying hello. Oh, and sorry in advance about those beads we leave dangling from your palm trees. We just can’t help ourselves.
February is also crawfish season, and you can be sure that more than one enterprising tailgater will figure out a way to transport a couple sacks of live mudbugs and a boiling pot to Miami. When the dude in the ‘Who Dat’ T-shirt asks if you want to suck da head and pinch da tail, resist the urge to punch him. He’s not propositioning you. He’s inviting you to dinner.
And if you see a big Cajun guy who looks exactly like an old Saints quarterback walking around town in a dress … don’t ask. It’s a long story.
We know that crowd control is a major concern for any Super Bowl host city. Our advice? Put away the riot gear.
Reason No. 1: Indianapolis is going to lose, and their fans are way too dull to start a riot.
Reason No. 2: New Orleans showed the world on Sunday that we know how to throw a victory party. We don’t burn cars. We dance on them.
Reason No. 3: Even if we did lose, which we won’t, leaving the stadium would be like leaving a funeral, and our typical response to that is to have a parade.
Speaking of which: If you happen to see a brass band roll by, followed by a line of folks waving their handkerchiefs, you’re not supposed to just stand there and watch. As our own Irma Thomas would say, get your backfield in motion.
And hey, Mister DJ! Yes, we know you’ve already played that stupid Ying Yang Twins song 10 times tonight, but indulge us just one more time. To us, “Halftime (Stand Up and Get Crunk)” isn’t just a song; it’s 576 points of good memories. It’s the sound of a Drew Brees touchdown pass to Devery Henderson, a Pierre Thomas dive for first down on 4th-and-1, a Garrett Hartley field goal sailing through the uprights in overtime. It’s what a championship sounds like. You may get sick of hearing it. We won’t. Encore, dammit!
Inside Sun Life Stadium, you may find your ears ringing more than usual. We’re louder than other fans. Seven thousand of ours sound like 70,000 of theirs. Don’t believe us? Ask the 12th man in the Vikings huddle. Some people think it’s just the Dome that heightens our volume. But you’re about to discover a little secret: We can scream loud enough to make your head explode, indoors or out. It’s not the roof, it’s the heart. Well, OK, and the beer.
Don’t be surprised if there are more Saints fans outside the stadium than inside. A lot of us are coming just to say we were part of history, even if we can’t witness it up close. The Saints are family to us, and you know how it is with family: We want to be there for them, whether they really need us or not. Because we know our presence will mean something to them, whether they can see us or not.
Come to think of it, seeing as how you’re taking us in for the week, we pretty much regard you as family, too. So we’re warning you now: If you’re within hugging distance, you’re fair game. Hugging strangers is a proud Who Dat tradition, right up there with crying when we win. Most sports fans cry when their teams lose. Not us. We’ve been losing gracefully and with good humor for 43 years. Tragedy and disappointment don’t faze us. It’s success that makes us go to pieces. Hurricane Katrina? We got that under control. The Saints in the Super Bowl? SOMEBODY CALL A PARAMEDIC!!! So anyway, don’t let the tears of joy freak you out.
We’re just … disoriented.
OK. Let’s review:
Order more beer. Throw me something, mister. Suck da heads. Wear da dress. Stand up. Get crunk. Hug it out. Protect your eardrums. Pass the Kleenex. Hoist the trophy.
See you at the victory party.
Faithfully yours,
The Who Dat Nation ….. Geaux Saints!
Posted by devadoll on January 6, 2010
I have GOT to figure out why I get so “nerve sensitive” in the evenings. Too much noise coming from too many sources in the house makes my mind feel on OVERLOAD!!
Posted by devadoll on January 4, 2010
I can hardly believe it. My Iceberg, Double Delight, and Mr. Lincoln roses are blooming! Current temp her on January 4, 2010… 34 F. wow! What a treat. 
I have been seeing new growth on them and am so shocked as the highest temp we have had in a month was low – mid 60s during the day.
Posted by devadoll on November 18, 2009
Why have I been so horrible with updating on posts??? I seem to give myself an update status on Facebook every day! Hmmmm I guess it is because no one reads my blogs here!
If I had people that read….. left me comments so I know they did…. guess I would post more about our goings on here!
Posted by devadoll on September 21, 2009
I know I haven’t updated in like, forever. Everything has been so hectic these last few months, that I mainly just jot a few lines on my Facebook a day.
First off, just the busy stuff. I’m in school (only one semester left after this one!) and it is kicking my butt…. yeah that stinks, but ya know, this is what it is.
Kaya is a OG youth cheerleader this year and I am one of her coaches. This keeps us busy three days a week on top of the other stuffs.
Now for why I am really blue this evening.
It has been an emotionally draining day. We had grief counselors visit my 1st class….. Jasmine Russell, who sat right beside me to my left in Comp 2, was one of the 3 that was killed in the horrific car accident on Friday. I pray for her, and the other families!!! Only one survivor out of four in the head on collision.
http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009909190322
Posted by devadoll on September 3, 2009
School started for my kids about 3 weeks ago and for me 1 1/2 weeks later. I wish I could say it has been easy going, but this year is going to prove to be SUPER busy… at least by my standards!
Kaya is now a youth cheerleader for Oak Grove and I am a coach of her squad. I am looking forward to this getting me some much needed exercise! LOL Our first game is on Sept 12, so we have a week to go to get these girls ready to cheer in public! EEK!
I have school 5 days a week and my long days are Tues and Thurs and I have a dear friend helping me on Thurs since I don’t get home until an hour after the girls.
I need to post pics of our Gulf Shores trip where we went at the beginning of this month! I promise that will come SOON!
Posted by devadoll on August 25, 2009
The kids started back to school the 6th of August and I started back on the 20th. We stayed at Da Beach House in Gulf Shores the weekend after the kids started back and I really bonded with Champagne. Found out, when this 10th grader of mine starts college, he wants to go to the Naval Academy in MD. WOW! I’m impressed with his decision making, especially knowing that he wants to go straight from there into the Marines. I’m so proud of that dude!
We are all doing great and keeping busy. Kaya is going to be a youth cheerleader for Oak Grove and I am an assistant coach for her squad. Go Warriors!
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