Jun 16, 2008

A Monday Morning Potpourri.

Do you remember last Monday when Bossy was disappointed by her lack of weekend accomplishments, and was looking forward to this past weekend to tackle her unwieldy to-do list?

Yeah, Bossy doesn’t remember either.

Here’s where we are instead:

1. We have a few contest winners of Friday’s, erm, contest. Because Bossy doesn’t have a brother Raul, she decided to employ a random number generator to select the winners, and when Bossy says she employed a random number generator she means her husband employed a random number generator because Bossy had to attend to other matters—such as coming up with words like employ and attend to describe her weekend activities when all the world knows sleep and nap are more fitting.

   Smoochiefrog won the Cranium Super Fort.

   And Julianne and Amy were the two winners of the Story Maker. Bossy’s friend Amy: this does not mean you. Additional Amys it doesn’t mean: the other gazillion billiondy commenters using the name Amy. The Amy who won the Story Maker? You know who you are because you received an email from Bossy.

   Bossy wants to thank everyone for participating, and she will be featuring another contest very soon—just as soon as another company decides to lavish Bossy’s readers reader with cool gifts.

2. And speaking of readers, Bossy still hasn’t finished her photo collage project. She hasn’t yet finished the photo collage project because of a minor detail Bossy refers to as Not Yet Starting The Photo Collage Project.

   But Bossy promises it’s going to be so cool—like this, except with the occasional blog link:

   

3. For a limited time only, Bossy will be updating a new blog feature known as Meanwhile Back At Senior Week:

   

   That’s right, while supplies last—which spans the one-week rental—Bossy’s son is staying in a group house at the beach with 70 friends, a venture Bossy has dubbed bacchanalia-by-the-sea.

   Bossy’s son has agreed to send Bossy photo updates courtesy of his cell phone camera. Check back often to see what those crazy cats are up to!

4. Lastly, Bossy received the following email over the weekend:

   

   Bossy isn’t sure what kind of tool they are referring to, but if she’s going to impress her friends, she hopes it removes weeds from her vegetable garden.

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46 comments

1. 1
   on June 16th, 2008 at 11:19 am
   The Domestic Goddess said:

   Sounds like Bossy got done the same amount of stuff DG did. Nada.

   I can’t wait to see that tool in your pants…


2. 2
   on June 16th, 2008 at 11:26 am
   Katy said:

   I don’t have a garden. Maybe the tool will vacuum or sweep.

   Katy
   http://mynutvillage.com/


3. 3
   on June 16th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
   Ann said:

   The only real upside of spam is the potential for incredibly entertaining Titles in the message. And, their blogging potential.


4. 4
   on June 16th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
   Foolery said:

   Silly me, I wasted money on a toolbox.


5. 5
   on June 16th, 2008 at 12:06 pm
   Cheri @ Blog This Mom! said:

   I got an email that said I can find new ways to use my “hot rod.” Does Bossy think that those emailers think I have a groovy car?


6. 6
   on June 16th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
   All Adither said:

   Oh! Oh! Oh! Don’t make your collage without me! I’ll send you a photo pronto.


7. 7
   on June 16th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
   Julianne said:

   See Amys…Your mother needed to name you something no one can spell or pronouce. JoAnn? Julian? Julia Anne?

   Julianne hearts bossy.


8. 8
   on June 16th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
   Smoochiefrog said:

   Congrats to all the winners!

   I’m excited as I NEVER win anything!

   Thanks Bossy and education.com!


9. 9
   on June 16th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
   Moi said:

   So sad that I did not win … yet happy as well, seeing as I do not need one more item in my house. Except maybe Bossy. 8^)

   Looking forward to the bacchanalia.


10. 10
    on June 16th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
    Hallie said:

    So much info…hard to process it all. Monday’s are just hard!

    Hallie
    http://wonderfulworldofweiners.blogspot.com/


11. 11
    on June 16th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
    What Happens Next said:

    It has been my experience (ahem), that those that talk about what is in their pants ARE tools. By definition.

    What are these weeds you speak of?


12. 12
    on June 16th, 2008 at 12:21 pm
    Undomestic Diva said:

    I need a tool like that. And like that.


13. 13
    on June 16th, 2008 at 12:24 pm
    Kit said:

    I need to make a photo for your collage! Those you’ve posted are fun.

    I can’t wait to see what Bossy’s son sends in from the “bacchanalia-by-the-sea”. (~snort!~ I love your moniker)

    I didn’t get anything done this weekend, either. And I have SO much to do before we leave this weekend! I’m getting a headache just thinking about it. Sigh.


14. 14
    on June 16th, 2008 at 12:29 pm
    Andria said:

    Yeah, I didn’t get much done this weekend either. Monday isn’t looking so productive either.


15. 15
    on June 16th, 2008 at 12:31 pm
    Momo Fali said:

    It probably whacks something, but I’m doubting it’s weeds.


16. 16
    on June 16th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
    Adrienne said:

    No thanks, I divorced the last tool that got in my pants.


17. 17
    on June 16th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
    Tootsie Farklepants said:

    BOSSY gives good random.


18. 18
    on June 16th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
    Melissa said:

    IT’S ME IT’S ME IT’S ME!!!

    Not the winner! I’m the big blue dot!

    I am honored to be among Heinz’s 57… I mean *Bossy’s* 6 varieties of cuteness!

    Look I even said so!

    http://partofeverything.blogspot.com/2008/06/im-on-bossy.html


19. 19
    on June 16th, 2008 at 1:15 pm
    Camille said:

    Ha! It must be a spade…


20. 20
    on June 16th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
    Tina said:

    Senior week. Ugh. Son One wanted to go so I told him he could but he’d have to pay for it, knowing full well he didn’t want to work his last year of school. He didn’t work but my plan did! Hope Bossy’s Son is in DE or MD and not in Joisey…and that he has a wonderful time without worrying his mother for even a second.


21. 21
    on June 16th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
    natalie said:

    oh well, so i didn’t win. that’s ok…i can just get one of those new tools to put in my pants. then i will impress the ladies! it says so right in the email.


22. 22
    on June 16th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
    Raz said:

    You have no idea how much I’m looking forward to this collage.

    I also love that your son is providing you with picture updates. My mum’s lucky if she gets a phonecall when I’m away


23. 23
    on June 16th, 2008 at 1:53 pm
    Jami said:

    Yep, it’s another OFIM here, too.

    It’s been so long since we’ve had rain here, I’d be happy if the mystery tool could just water the grass all day.


24. 24
    on June 16th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
    wrekehavoc said:

    uh huh huh. hey beavis, she said tool.


25. 25
    on June 16th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
    Aimee said:

    Oh nice a new tool in your pants bossy. If it’s going to impress the ladies it must clean, take care of children, and kill weeds all at once. And if it does that can I borrow it???


26. 26
    on June 16th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
    BigHairEnvy said:

    I can’t wait to see the beach week updates. Snow White has two more years before she heads out to bacchanalia-by-the-sea! I’m not sure that I can handle it


27. 27
    on June 16th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
    bighairenvy said:

    Can’t wait for the reports from the “bacchanalia-by-the-sea”! Snow White will be going in two years, and I’m not sure I can handle it!!! Maybe Bossy’s son will only share positive, uplifting things. Nah. Too boring.


28. 28
    on June 16th, 2008 at 3:47 pm
    MIQuilter said:

    Nah, to impress the ladies, a tool doesn’t have to clean, take care of children, and kill weeds all at once… it just needs to be able to pay for someone to do all those things at once. Kinda like a credit card, only I’d never get a bill. Now THAT’S a tool worth talking about!


29. 29
    on June 16th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
    Andrea said:

    Is Michael McDonald one of Bossy’s readers? (photo #1)


30. 30
    on June 16th, 2008 at 4:37 pm
    tressa said:

    Just wanted to say LOVE you blog BOSSY…. Your better than “you know who”


31. 31
    on June 16th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
    ms picket to you said:

    is that a tool in your pants or are you just trying to impress the ladies?

    my mother would fall on the floor and cry if she saw pictures from my senior week. CRY. WEEP. CRY.


32. 32
    on June 16th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
    Denise said:

    “No thanks, I divorced the last tool that got in my pants.”

    HAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    That made my day!


33. 33
    on June 16th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
    Cheryl in Nebraska said:

    Congrats to the winners and thanks for the contest!


34. 34
    on June 16th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
    Amy said:

    Oh my! this is just crazy on a stick – no wait, that’s my husband.

    I’m the Amy who won and I’m prominently displayed in Bossy’s collage teaser.

    Best. Day. Ever.


35. 35
    on June 16th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
    Amy said:

    I forgot to say THANK YOU!

    I tend to be rude when I get excited like that.


36. 36
    on June 16th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
    Chesapeake Bay Woman said:

    Unless that tool does laundry, vacuums and picks up, organizes or throws away clutter, I am not impressed.

    I am, however, very impressed with Bossy’s Son’s bacchanalia and will be lingering there for a while.


37. 37
    on June 16th, 2008 at 7:29 pm
    Dorothy Stahlnecker said:

    Here is hoping you will de-stress.. I was so stressed this week end I listened to Debbie Lanes, hypnosis tapes. I was having a hard time breathing and I never get that way. If your interested in her link look at my last post on grammology. You don’t need to raise your blood pressure…Women have heart attacks too…. please try to relax and I’m not kidding. I decided living was more important then accomplishing my to do list..and you know what? I’m feeling more peace and tranquility.. Here’s hoping you’ll do the same..

    My best thoughts and blessings to a great blogger who just may need to take some time for HERSELF…

    Dorothy from grammology
    remember to call your gram
    grammology.com


38. 38
    on June 16th, 2008 at 7:30 pm
    Steph said:

    Wait. Wha? You have a tool that weeds? Do you suppose they make one that vacuums? Because I could totally use that.


39. 39
    on June 16th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
    Mocha said:

    Does the “while supplies last” include a room at this 70-capacity house? Because that would be kind of fun, right? Hanging out with a bunch of teenagers? Teenagers who are probably walking around in their underwear since it’s summer and near a beach.

    On second thought, I think I’ll just go back to my school job in August and hang with them. They walk around with their underwear hanging out, too.

    Upon re-reading this, my comment is highly inappropriate for an educator.


40. 40
    on June 16th, 2008 at 9:14 pm
    Shazza said:

    Hey Cool! Michael McDonald is a Bossy Reader! And I’m jealous…what I wouldn’t give for some bacchanalia by the sea. Sniff sniff


41. 41
    on June 17th, 2008 at 2:05 am
    David said:

    The tool in MY pants isn’t for impressing ladies. However…


42. 42
    on June 17th, 2008 at 3:23 am
    Jenn @ Juggling Life said:

    Momo Fali has left me speechless.


43. 43
    on June 17th, 2008 at 3:25 am
    Kelley said:

    Tool. *snort* You said tool. God I love that word.

    Yeah. Sorry…


44. 44
    on June 17th, 2008 at 8:00 am
    Debbie said:

    Now Bossy, do you REALLY want to see pics of Senior Week and do you REALLY think he’s going to send you “what he’s really doing” pics? As a been there done that Mom…..


45. 45
    on June 17th, 2008 at 11:18 pm
    Ruth Dynamite said:

    Ah yes. Tools in pants. Those were the good ol’ days.


46. 46
    on June 18th, 2008 at 11:12 pm
    Suz said:

    I was less than impressed with the red retractable Sharpie found in my husband’s pants after our trip to Kohl’s this afternoon — which also reminds me of a previous Bossy post — in that the store did smell of stinky peanut cheese and the top? dress? item? on a mannequin resembled a tank top with a curtain stapled to its front. I commented as such and heard snickers from fellow shoppers. The mannequin seemed less than impressed with its’ accoutrements.

    The tool in my pants…was a set of needle-nosed pliers. I’m assuming you didn’t have those in mind for your garden — unless it is a solitary hanging basket.