Sunday, January 3, 2010

Strange things in my neighborhood.....

Happy New Year everybody and thanks for visiting my blog! I notice something strange in the coffee room at work last week. Does anything look unusual to you....cream, sugar, cups and Tabasco Sauce!?!?!?! I know Texans like things SPICY, but, really???? Spicy Coffee? I don't think anyone at the office actually drink coffee with Tabasco, but the tray sure looked funny to me! I'm not sure WHAT's going on in this neighborhood near mine. These gigantic mushrooms made me do a double take and quick drive around the block to get a picture. They're cute, but I'm not sure why they popped up!
And the final straw, to make me realize I'm not living in a normal world lately....the cool Hippie Van. Check out the personalized license plate....Turn On!

And here's a front view. Don't you like that huge FLOWER on the tire cover. Gotta just LOVE my COLORFUL life!!!!

47 comments:

  1. That van is definitely groovey! The mushrooms ARE strange for sure. I have little ceramic ones in my flowerbed, but nothing THAT BIG! I've been off for Christmas break, but it is back to school for teachers and students tomorrrow! UGH! I was getting used to sleeping until 7:30 a.m.. Now it is back to 5:30.
    Blessings,
    Lorilee

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  2. Did you wake up in Austin by mistake?? Those mushrooms are huge! And tabasco on the coffee tray? On second thought, perhaps you slipped through the looking glass. Colorful life indeed! Kathy

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  3. Is this a colorful dream? LOL, what a fun post!

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  4. Very funny! A great way to start my Monday morning for sure :-)

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  5. Thanks for checking my blog out & for the nice compliment. I'd love to have that van - I'd print Leola's on the side. Don't know how to explain those mushrooms -- only in Texas. Happy New Year from cold Mo. Jan

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  6. You should visit Eastern Kentucky sometimem, you wouldn't believe weird things that I see everyday, LOL!!!

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  7. FAR OUT DUDE!!!

    I love it...we're looking for an old hearse to paint all up for the shop THE JUNK ASYLUM, how fun would that be...Magnolia Pearl wouldn't have nuthin on us!!!

    Thanks for stoppin by, you Texas gals is nuts!!! I like that in a person!

    sharon

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  8. ~WOW! Susan you do see some unusual things in your neighborhood. Love the colorful van!

    Thank you for your kind visit. You are always welcome anytime!

    Many blessings to you in 2010!
    ~Melissa :)

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  9. In Texas Tabisco goes on everything...we buy it by the gallon jugs...

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  10. Hi Susan, thanks for visiting me and following my blog, I've done the same now ;) Will pop back to read more of your posts later.
    I live in Austin, TX and have never heard of anyone putting tabasco in their coffee! With my bland English palate it would probably blow my head off, I can't take spicy!
    :)

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  11. Holy Smokes...I would have driven around the block to get a photo of those too! Maybe they are gearing up for the new Alice in Wonderland movie coming out in March!

    Smiles, Nancy

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  12. Wow! You definitely stumbled into some unique things there!!


    Glad to get another Texas blogger on my list.

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  13. That van brought back memories of my high school days and the 60's! Strange mushrooms, must be an artist that lives there...Thanks for the entertainment! :D

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  14. Sooo funny! That van is cracking me up. I love the tire cover on it too. Awesome! And the giant mushrooms are fantastic! So funny!

    XOXO
    Jen

    PS - Happy 2010!

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  15. I loved seeing all of the fun things in your neighborhood...quirky too!

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving your kind comments on the friendship stockings...

    Stay Cozy, Carrie

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  16. HI, LOVE YOUR BLOG, STOP BY & SAY HI:) GIO

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  17. those mushrooms are very popular these days but that just may be a little over the top! And spicy coffee? that's just gross!

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  18. That is amazing mushrooms..I love to photograph shrooms..The hippie van was pretty cool..I like your blog....

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  19. I love the mushrooms, too. They would look great in my flower garden.

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  20. I'm still laughing about your ugly ornament exchange and the comment you made about the guy you work with. lol
    You have a fun blog and I really enjoyed my visit.
    Becky

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  21. Happy New Year Susan. I hope it's a good one for you!
    Rhondi

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  22. Wow you were definitely in another plane for a minute! Not sure if it was a time warp or a flashback but looks like a fun diversion from the every day. Thanks for the little trip to la la land, it was fun! Glad you found me and vice versa, Happy 2010!

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  23. Hi Susan,
    Thanks for your recent visit and kind comments.
    My goodness, you truly do lead a colorful life. I'm not sure what to make of the tabasco by the coffee fixins and those mushrooms are certainly interesting.

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  24. Did you just step into a time vortex? Between the van and the shrooms, you might be trapped in 1970. Yikes!

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  25. Hi Susan, I'm very glad that you found me, too. The snowman is a real snowman built-from-snow real that is. ;D

    Yes, you do live in a colorful neighborhood. I haven't seen one of those kinds of vans for years and years.

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  26. The mushrooms are cute but I'm glad they aren't next door to me. :)

    The hot sauce doesn't even surprise me. Maybe someone is putting it on their microwave eggs?

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  27. I've actually heard of Tabasco sauce in coffee, but have and would never try it. Just why? You'd better get out of there! LOL!

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  28. Susan, you are living a colorful life. I had no idea your blog title was so appropriate! Fun post. laurie

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  29. Tres cool! Thanks for stopping by Willow Manor today!

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  30. The Mushrooms and van are super cute.
    The tababsco and coffee I just don't get it!
    Certainly would put a kick into your Morning!!!

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  31. What a fun &colorful post. I saw you over at Lisa's Tarnished & Tatered Blog. I noticed you live in Houston. Did you know there is a wonderful art/jewelry event going on there in March? If you go to my site click on the side bar where you see Adorn Me. You can read about the events & by clicking on ARTIST's you will see the classes they are teaching. There will be a vendor night open to the public on Friday night. Just thought you might be interested. Charlene

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  32. Hi Susan, thank you so much for your sweet words on my post... it was a bit of a heavy one, but some things just touch your heart, you know?

    Yes we are freezing over here, hope you're managing to keep warm too - I've never imagined Texas to get that cold!! Must be a shock to the system!

    Best wishes for a fabulous week ahead :)

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  33. love the Van!!
    Very cool:)

    Thanks for stopping by yesterday,

    Have a great rest of the weekend!

    Kay Ellen

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  34. Lots of funny things for sure! Thanks for stopping by my site, happy 2010!

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  35. Everyday is a new adventure, right?!
    Thanks for your visit to my place...
    Rene'

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  36. Loving that van ~ you certainly will know when your ride arrives!

    Jo

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  37. Nice to meet you, Susan. I love your blog, too. Seems we have some common interests. I just got a new camera for Christmas and have been photographing lots of Galveston houses. Just need to put them on the blog now. I love that van, by the way!

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  38. Hi Susan, I used to be in the Winnie and Tulula shop and it's a gorgeous shop. You should stop by and check it out, esp. this week since they are having a white sale. Let me know what you think.

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  39. Those mushrooms are adorable! Thanks for visiting my blog the other day! Always like getting to chat with my neighbors!

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  40. Hi Susan! Thanks for your visit! All things cottage, huh? I'm thinkin' we think alike!

    It got up to 53 yesterday here in East Texas. YEA! I'm so ready for spring I can't stand it! I would like to skip January and February each year.

    The hot sauce looks completely normal to me. We have several bottles at our house (but not with coffee). My husband drowns everything with Tabasco! He loves hot stuff and even opens up the pepper shaker lid so he can pour lots of pepper on his food!

    I'm looking forward to checking out your cottage - the mushrooms are weird, but the 60's van is amazing! I was born just a little too late to enjoy the 60's, but in retrospect, I think it was probably best! Take care!

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  41. Oh my gosh, that is groovy. Are your neighbors complaining? Those mushrooms are really weird. Thanks for visting my blog I am going to stay and look around a bit. So fun...

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  42. This is amazing, I just love your blog..found it just now!! You see some interesting things in your neighborhood!! that van is pretty cool

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  43. I would sooooo drive that van or the bus in an earlier post!! I wasnt a small ice cream truck/van...painted PINK! Oh maybe one of these days I will have it....gals gotta dream!!

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  44. Susan, I love the mushrooms and would love to post them on my blog: http://lifeshighwaygame.blogspot.com/ and of course link back to you. I will be coming back for visits.

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  45. Susan, I posted your picture of the giant mushrooms on my blog and gave you a link back. I will be checking back by to see whatelse in strange in your neighborhood.

    Maybe one day you will want to play.

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