Mar 10, 2008

Guess Who Came To Visit Bossy This Weekend? Ricki Lake!

Meet Ricki Lake.

Of course it’s not the first time Ricki Lake has come to stay with Bossy. But typically the visit takes place in late spring, and the man on the news tells Bossy to expect Ricki Lake’s arrival.

But this past weekend Ricki Lake showed up unannounced in the early afternoon. And Bossy was all, “Well dag, Ricki Lake, make yourself at home.” And Ricki Lake was all, “Oh don’t worry, girlfriend. I will.”

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52 comments

1. 1
   on March 10th, 2008 at 10:07 am
   Jessi Louise said:

   Wow, my little boys would think that was the greatest thing ever.


2. 2
   on March 10th, 2008 at 10:08 am
   Avitable said:

   That does look like fun!


3. 3
   on March 10th, 2008 at 10:29 am
   Melizzard said:

   Be careful how comfortable you make her, she came to visit me last October

   http://www.melizzard.com/2007/10/just-keep-think.html

   and she hung around for weeks and never cleaned up after herself


4. 4
   on March 10th, 2008 at 10:29 am
   David said:

   That is one big-ass yard you have.


5. 5
   on March 10th, 2008 at 10:32 am
   joeinvegas said:

   My, it was nice of you to make such an inviting place for her. Hope the kids enjoy the visit.


6. 6
   on March 10th, 2008 at 10:39 am
   Momo Fali said:

   Ew.


7. 7
   on March 10th, 2008 at 10:43 am
   Philly said:

   Should of taken pics of my yard,,,,think it was worse than yours Bossy !!


8. 8
   on March 10th, 2008 at 10:46 am
   heart shaped hedges said:

   What in the world?

   Bossy, I say ditch Ricky Lake and hurry on up and get out here.

   The only standing water we have is the beautiful blue ocean, and the girls and I already have your night planned….right at the water’s edge…so hurry up!

   And the temperatures? Well, dont bring a jacket. Instead, maybe a spaghetti strapped dress with a little sunscreen on your shoulders.

   Let’s go girl, we are a lot more fun than Ricky.


9. 9
   on March 10th, 2008 at 11:01 am
   All Adither said:

   Let’s go tubin’!


10. 10
    on March 10th, 2008 at 11:02 am
    Belle said:

    It could be worse. You could have had the 20 inches of snow that we had in Ohio.


11. 11
    on March 10th, 2008 at 11:06 am
    MammaLoves said:

    I like how the picnic table is on the highground so BBQing may continue despite Ricky’s visit.


12. 12
    on March 10th, 2008 at 11:07 am
    Bossy's reader Shania said:

    Bossy’s reader Shania owns an excavating company. She could totally fix Bossy’s yard and send Ricky Lake’s happy ass swirling to whichever neighbor’s yard Bossy likes least.


13. 13
    on March 10th, 2008 at 11:08 am
    Jenn @ Juggling Life said:

    I hear Ricky Lake has been known to overstay her welcome.


14. 14
    on March 10th, 2008 at 11:29 am
    Mama DB said:

    Bossy needs to divert Ricky’s visit to a neighbor’s yard. Bossy shouldn’t hog Ricky Lake all to herself.


15. 15
    on March 10th, 2008 at 11:32 am
    The Mom Bomb said:

    We’ve got one of those lakes, too, since our neighbors behind us had to install new septic tanks and built up this artificial incline. Fie upon them.

    I predict: muddy doggie pawprints.


16. 16
    on March 10th, 2008 at 11:35 am
    andrea said:

    I foresee Ricky Lake heading up my way once the 3 feet of snow from this weekend melts VERY QUICKLY over the next week.

    Damn though, that is a lot of water back there.


17. 17
    on March 10th, 2008 at 11:37 am
    The Domestic Goddess said:

    Wow. And I thought my yard was bad. We had water even in the highest parts of the yard, places we do not EVER get water. At least my basement was dry. At least, I think it was because I was up on the roof praying for a helicopter to rescue me. Still waiting…


18. 18
    on March 10th, 2008 at 11:59 am
    magpie said:

    Wow. Living on a hill means that the water just runs through the basement out to the other side, instead of pausing on the so-called lawn.

    And I thought you were going to be posting about Ricki Lake’s “The Business of Being Born” – like maybe you were going to have a new baby or something…


19. 19
    on March 10th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
    Tootsie Farklepants said:

    BOSSY’S yard had grading issues. BOSSY needs a drain. Or a large bendy straw.


20. 20
    on March 10th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
    Biddy said:

    that’s funny…she was here this weekend too!

    i think she must have a body double


21. 21
    on March 10th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
    Hotdog said:

    Bossy should stock Ricky with some bass and go fishing!


22. 22
    on March 10th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
    Janet said:

    I heard that Ricky Lake had lost a bunch of weight. It looks like she’s retaining water.


23. 23
    on March 10th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
    Foolery said:

    That’s not the worst of it — when Ricky Lake leaves, Roger Mudd shows up. And he’s a bitch to get rid of.

    Oh, see how OLD I am? The 30-somethings in this group are scratching their heads.


24. 24
    on March 10th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
    Lisa said:

    Your yard looks FABULOUS, dahling…just fabulous..


25. 25
    on March 10th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
    Noelle said:

    I look at all the lakes around me, and think, “did anything EVER grow here?”


26. 26
    on March 10th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
    Maria R said:

    I can not possibly say anything wittier than the comments already made. Ricky was in our driveway last week but never got much closer to the house, I’d say she likes you better.


27. 27
    on March 10th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
    Doug said:

    Well the Snow Miser visited us this weekend. 20 inches of snow and a 17 yo who couldn’t help shovel.


28. 28
    on March 10th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
    RuthWells said:

    Dag. Did you lose power, too? We were down for 24+ hours. Joy.


29. 29
    on March 10th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
    Manic Mommy said:

    That Ricky. What a bitch.

    I swear, our moat (formerly front walk) had tides.


30. 30
    on March 10th, 2008 at 2:22 pm
    motherbumper said:

    I would totally tell Ricky to talk to the hand, because the face don’t understand GIRLFRIEND.


31. 31
    on March 10th, 2008 at 2:37 pm
    psychophant said:

    Ricky used to visit me. Walking in my yard was like walking in the Okefenokee Swamp. A Native American name meaning trembling earth. Very descriptive. Then I had french drains put in and no more swamp. WooHoo!


32. 32
    on March 10th, 2008 at 2:54 pm
    Laura said:

    Bossy-
    Ricky Lake used to visit us all of the time until we planted Willie the Willow. You must plant a Willow tree girlfriend!


33. 33
    on March 10th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
    Meg said:

    Hey, what’s the name of Ricky Lake’s friend – you know, the one that topples trees in back yards? She paid us a visit last week.


34. 34
    on March 10th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
    soNOTcool said:

    And this is where Jodi says, “Oh, BOSSY, I was just thinking about emailing you.”


35. 35
    on March 10th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
    Cactus Petunia said:

    Dang, Bossy…get a shovel and put in a swimming hole!


36. 36
    on March 10th, 2008 at 3:59 pm
    Kristina said:

    Oh crap! If I had that in my yard I would also have it in my basement! I can’t have one without the other!


37. 37
    on March 10th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
    meera said:

    That looks mighty soppy…time to start planting wetland plants?


38. 38
    on March 10th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
    Aliaspice said:

    Looks like Ricky’s water broke. Oh, that’s horrible. Is she pregnant right now? Was that inappropriate?


39. 39
    on March 10th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
    Aliaspice said:

    Looks like Ricky’s water broke.


40. 40
    on March 10th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
    Criquette said:

    Look on the bright side: The lap pony has a private wading pool. The grass is getting a spring cleaning. You can now say that you have water-front property. It’s not 19″ of snow.


41. 41
    on March 10th, 2008 at 5:26 pm
    Angela said:

    I make her stay in the garage when she visits. And in return? She goes cold on me and freezes my car tires into the floor.


42. 42
    on March 10th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
    Scottsdale Girl said:

    EEP!

    Oh dear lord you know what I see when I see that picture?

    Leeches.

    You’re welcome.


43. 43
    on March 10th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
    meleah rebeccah said:

    damn! and I thought I had it rough.


44. 44
    on March 10th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
    Adorable Girlfriend said:

    Here in teh south of you we got the flooding too. Did you get the hail on Saturday around 5pm? It started as I was making my way to I-95 to go into the city. I wanted to scream!!!!

    It worked out because I got a cheesesteak, so all was not lost though…


45. 45
    on March 11th, 2008 at 6:21 am
    MizFit said:

    did she help deliver any babies whilst there?

    sing any hairspray songs?

    host any talk show guests?!

    inquiring minds,

    MizFit


46. 46
    on March 11th, 2008 at 7:02 am
    Tanya said:

    ROFL, I had been wondering what happened to ol Ricky!


47. 47
    on March 11th, 2008 at 8:23 am
    Patricia said:

    Geez, I’m jealous. Our backyard backs onto a small lake and with the recent storm, the levels rose and crept up the lawn. I had no problem with THAT ~ it was the sewage water that backed up via our downstairs bathroom, flooded that room and leaked into the carpet. Is there a name when you stand in shit-water, barefoot, bailing like crazy in the middle of the night? Besides STUPID that is??

    Get yourself a small sailboat and have some fun with Ricky Lake. Learn a new skill while she visits!


48. 48
    on March 11th, 2008 at 11:18 am
    Cheri said:

    We don’t have Ricky Lake in San Diego. But we do keep Smokey the Bear on retainer.


49. 49
    on March 11th, 2008 at 2:51 pm
    Heidi said:

    Looks like you’re going on a cruise rather than a roadtrip…


50. 50
    on March 11th, 2008 at 10:05 pm
    donna in mid michigan said:

    Only plant a willow if the septic system wants to be destroyed by roots….
    Throw some fish in, CATCH the fish, have a fish fry on Friday’s for those who..well..um..Eat fish. On. Fridays.

    Not like me.
    I eat fish. Um. Like. NEVER. Ok ok..so I’ve been seduced by a few shrimp while under white wine’s influence, but BELIEVE me when I say…I always “meet” them again. On their way up. And. Out.
    over.


51. 51
    on March 12th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
    Alex Elliot said:

    You are just so creative!


52. 52
    on March 12th, 2008 at 9:18 pm
    Dragonwing said:

    I’m from a little town in Ohio where we’ve had three major floods in the past year. The town is built on what used to be the Great Black Swamp. You’d think someone woulda had a clue…