Ok in case anyone else is wondering what a Cougar is... in a nutshell, it's a single lady (usually 35 or older) who tries to be young again (or still). Identification clues may or may not include short skirts/low-cut tops/cowboy boots, big teased hair, leopard print, really shiny pale pink lipstick, lots of makeup in general, a real dark leathery tan, hanging out in bars, beer drinking, hitting shamelessly on young men, and the presence of fellow cougars. Please note, no one trait here makes a gal a cougar. Sharon, you are not a cougar. Although you do have a nice tan. LOL.

Happy Birthday, Nancy! I'm glad I didn't miss it, Elery and I are here on South Padre Island, I'm just soaking up some sun for you. Yeah, that's it. Of course Kim has plans, LOL, I'm sure of it. Have a wonderful time on vacation. Elery says we need to come andsee you two soon, he enjoyed meeting you both and says that with he and Kim having been in so many of the same places, it's almost like she's an old college buddy. Ah well, when you come back the snow will be melted and then we can think of going north instead of south. Have a wonderful birthday. Annie

Nice car Jessy! I think a trophy wife gets to have a cabbana boy?.... or is it a pool boy... or both? As my luck goes I'm clinking with cranberry juice and running a mild fever. Went to bed without dinner but still have that venison on my mind. Maybe for breakfast after I go back to bed for a couple hours... if sleep will come. Annie I could mention a couple Kid Rock tunes but that would get me sent to the teacups forever. Thanks everyone for making my bday special! : ) lyra

Oh wow, thanks, everyone. Sorry I wasn't around/haven't been around much. Very busy these days, but I did take yesterday off. Friends of mine made dinner for me, and this is how I spent at least part of my birthday: