And before anyone thinks it, I am not referring in any way to #C.Sheen....
But this has been a pretty darn good summer for me and contests, especially if they are announced in some way on Twitter.
You see it all started with the NASATweetup, I entered, and I won. Not that it was a contest so much as a random drawing of the 5,500 people that entered, and I was one of the lucky 150 people to be chosen to go see the final launch of the space shuttle program.
Then a week or so later I was part of a #gno (girls night out) on Twitter sponsored by #UniversalOrando and I won four two day passes to Universal Studios Orlando.
Next I won 2 tickets from Hunts Brother's Pizza Racing to go to the Nationwide and Sprint Cup races in Pocono. I was honest with the woman when she called and told her that I would not be able to attend, and asked her to please call the next winner. (ya know because I didn't want that Karma fairy to bite me in the behind).
Then in late July, DJ and I went to David Ragan Ford to meet David Ragan (that I first read about on Twitter, then heard about it on the local radio station). While we were there, DJ won tickets to the dirt track in Dublin for that evening to watch David Ragan run the modified race that evening.
That night at the dirt track DJ and I bought raffle tickets for a chance to win several prizes, and wouldn't you know it, we won. We won a gift basket that had t-shirts from the different people racing that night, 2 tickets to go back to the races, and a couple of gift certificates to local BBQ places.
Plus that same night, DJ answered the kids trivia question correctly and won a box set from 1991 of racing cards.
Somewhere in there I did a #timeforteachers chat on Twitter and won a #timetorelax package from that. (I am not sure what all that entails as it hasn't arrived yet, but I know I won).
Fast forward a couple of weeks and I correctly guessed the winner of the Michigan NASCAR race the other week, and by random draw I won a garage tour from Atlanta Motorspeedway for this coming Saturday.
Next I won a signed Jimmie Johnson Sticker and a diecast (I think that's right at least).
Then two days ago I found out that I have been selected to be part of a hula hoop contest sponsored by Papa Johns and Atlanta Motorspeedway which gets me 2 tickets to Sunday's race.
Tonight.... yes tonight, I found out that I won tickets to an upcoming Braves game from Georgia Tourism, all for uploading a picture of DJ with Brooks Conrad from the game we went to with the ASU alumni association, Georgia chapter.
In there here and there I have won a couple of dollars on the lottery, but nothing too remarkable. I would probably have to play more often than I do to really have a chance to win. But wouldn't that be nice?
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Our life as an Air Force Family *Retired*, in words and photos.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Invitation - The Rock Ranch Cross Country Race 2011
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Sunday, August 28, 2011
Twiggs Vs. Northeast Macon Pictures
Just a few of the pictures from the Twiggs Co. Vs Northeast Macon game from August 26th.
All of the pictures of the night can be found at http://www.facebook.com/pages/PLC-Photography/189079930824 if you are a fan, or like the page you can tag photos of yourself or your friends.
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All of the pictures of the night can be found at http://www.facebook.com/pages/PLC-Photography/189079930824 if you are a fan, or like the page you can tag photos of yourself or your friends.
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DLCRA Upcoming Events
 | Dublin Laurens Co. Recreation Authority | 102 Travel Center Blvd Dublin, GA 31021 478-277-5060 www.dlcra.org |
Parents
Attached is a flier listing some upcoming programming events I hope that you will be interested in. For more information call me at 478-277-5060 and/or go to our website at www.dlcra.org. Thanks for participating in DLCRA events!!!
Dublin-Laurens County Recreation Authority
Upcoming Events
Youth
Little Fingers "Art Tyme" September 15th Ages 2 - 4
Wheels-n-Things September 30th
Fall Festival October 22nd
Christmas Crafts Saturdays December 10th Ages 6 - 10
Adult Classes
Green Cleaning Recipes September 27th Susan Moore, FACS Agent
Living with Diabetes October 25th Susan Moore, FACS Agent
Photography October 29th Billy Touchberry, Photographer
Shopping on a Budget November 8th Susan Moore, FACS Agent
Santa's Rummage Sale November 12th
Senior Adults
Seniors Classic Movie Night September 13th Movie Title TBA
Other
St. Patrick's March 17, 2012
Arts & Crafts Festival
Gloria Screws
Program Coordinator
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Agua Fria Class of 1991
Agua Fria Class of '91. October 21, 2011 is the clear winner for 20 yr reunion. I will set it up with Wigwam, get you the total $ due and drop dead date to have money either in my hand or Wigwam's. Please send this to all you know who are Agua Fria '91 or any year, interested in attending the '91 reunion. Right now we have what appears to be about 40 people interested. We would like a little more, so please send this around. Get ahold of David Osterfeld for more information!
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Monday, August 22, 2011
1st Annual Dublin Rodeo Aug 26th & 27th
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Southern Pines Ag & Expo Center
1st Annual Dublin Rodeo brought to you by Bar W Rodeo Co. - Friday, August 26th & Saturday, August 27th.
Gates open at 6:00 p.m. both nights with the Rodeo starting at 8:00 p.m.
Ticket prices $12.00 Adults
$6.00 Children Ages 5-10
Under age 5 FREE
(Cash only for tickets will be accepted)
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Fw: NEW DLCRA PROGRAM
Patty Cleveland
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Or our family blog at: http://scienceesl.blogspot.com
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Subject: NEW DLCRA PROGRAM
From: Gloria Screws <noreply5@cirilian.com>
To: scienceesl@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 3:46 PM
Subject: NEW DLCRA PROGRAM
| | Dublin Laurens Co. Recreation Authority | 102 Travel Center Blvd Dublin, GA 31021 478-277-5060 www.dlcra.org |
DLCRA programming has added a new activity/program for senior citizens ages 55 & older - Senior Classic Movie Night. The 1st movie will be shown at Theatre Dublin (downtown) on Tuesday, August 23rd at 7:00pm. The cost is $1.00 per person. If successful, we will do one movie per month. Selected movies will be from the 1940's and later and will be dependent on availability in DVD format. I will know by Friday what this month's movie will be - hopefully a Marilyn Monroe title.
Everybody has senior citizens in their circle of family & friends. Please tell them about this opportunity designed as a night out especially for them and only for $1.
Please let me know if anyone has questions by calling me at 277-5060 or by email at searsgloria@hotmail.com. Thanks
Gloria Screws
Program Coordinator
Sunday, August 14, 2011
DJ at Kids S.T.E.M. day at the Museum of Aviation
DJ and I were invited to attend the Kids S.T.E.M. Day at the Museum of Aviation with Ms. Capece from our school.
We had such a great time!
First DJ got to look through a couple of telescopes.
Then we went outside and saw the remote controlled model airplanes put on an air show.
Then we went inside and the kids did space math with M&M's
At first DJ wasn't too sure about it, as the math part was on about 3rd and 4th grade level, but once we got into doing it he had a great time!
Then we moved on to learning about airplanes and what makes them fly.
The kids made paper helicopters
After they had taken a few minutes to fly their paper helicopters the moved onto making balsa wood gliders.
After lunch we moved on to making solar powered race cars.
At the end of the day we looked around a little
And let the boys go on the simulator ride. :0) All in all it was a great day!
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We had such a great time!
First DJ got to look through a couple of telescopes.
Then we went outside and saw the remote controlled model airplanes put on an air show.
Then we went inside and the kids did space math with M&M's
At first DJ wasn't too sure about it, as the math part was on about 3rd and 4th grade level, but once we got into doing it he had a great time!
Then we moved on to learning about airplanes and what makes them fly.
The kids made paper helicopters
After they had taken a few minutes to fly their paper helicopters the moved onto making balsa wood gliders.
After lunch we moved on to making solar powered race cars.
At the end of the day we looked around a little
And let the boys go on the simulator ride. :0) All in all it was a great day!
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Friday, August 12, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
For the Military Wife
I would like to recognize these often underestimated, unseen, and unheard heroes.
This is for the sad Military wives, the angry Military wives,and the strong Military wives.
This is for the young women that are waking up at 6 a.m. every morning, laying out clothes and packing three lunches for those small precious children that they have been left alone to care for.
This is for the pregnant Military wife wondering if her husband will make it home in time to watch their miracle happen.
This is for the childless Military wife, living in a town or on a base alone where she is a complete stranger to her surroundings.
This is for the women that feel like a third leg when they go out with their friends and their husbands.
This is for the Military wife that cancelled all her plans to wait by the phone, and even though the phone broke up and cut off every time you spoke to him you waited anyway.
This is a pledge to the women that cry themselves to sleep in an empty bed.
This is to recognize the woman that felt like she was dying inside when he said he had to go, but smiled for him anyway.
This is for those of you that are faithfully in that long line at the post office once a month, handling 2 large boxes and 2 small children like a pro.
This is for that woman that decided to remodel the house to pass time, and then realized that she had no idea what she was doing and sighed and wished she had a little help.
This is for all the lonely nights, all the one-person dinners, and all of the wondering thoughts because you haven't heard from him in days.
A toast to you for falling apart, and putting yourselves back together. Because a pay check isn't enough, a body pillow in your bed is no consolation, and a web cam can never compare.
This is for all of you no matter how easy or hard this was for you. Our soldiers/sailors are brave, they are heroes, but so are we.
So the next time someone tells you that they would never marry a Military guy, don't bother explaining to them that you can't control who you fall in love with. Just think of this and nod your head, know that you are the stronger woman.Hold your heads up high, hang that flag in your front yard, stick 100 magnets on your car, and then give yourself a pat on the back. Be proud to be the woman that you are, be proud to be a Military wife!Tweet Follow me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/scienceesl
This is for the sad Military wives, the angry Military wives,and the strong Military wives.
This is for the young women that are waking up at 6 a.m. every morning, laying out clothes and packing three lunches for those small precious children that they have been left alone to care for.
This is for the pregnant Military wife wondering if her husband will make it home in time to watch their miracle happen.
This is for the childless Military wife, living in a town or on a base alone where she is a complete stranger to her surroundings.
This is for the women that feel like a third leg when they go out with their friends and their husbands.
This is for the Military wife that cancelled all her plans to wait by the phone, and even though the phone broke up and cut off every time you spoke to him you waited anyway.
This is a pledge to the women that cry themselves to sleep in an empty bed.
This is to recognize the woman that felt like she was dying inside when he said he had to go, but smiled for him anyway.
This is for those of you that are faithfully in that long line at the post office once a month, handling 2 large boxes and 2 small children like a pro.
This is for that woman that decided to remodel the house to pass time, and then realized that she had no idea what she was doing and sighed and wished she had a little help.
This is for all the lonely nights, all the one-person dinners, and all of the wondering thoughts because you haven't heard from him in days.
A toast to you for falling apart, and putting yourselves back together. Because a pay check isn't enough, a body pillow in your bed is no consolation, and a web cam can never compare.
This is for all of you no matter how easy or hard this was for you. Our soldiers/sailors are brave, they are heroes, but so are we.
So the next time someone tells you that they would never marry a Military guy, don't bother explaining to them that you can't control who you fall in love with. Just think of this and nod your head, know that you are the stronger woman.Hold your heads up high, hang that flag in your front yard, stick 100 magnets on your car, and then give yourself a pat on the back. Be proud to be the woman that you are, be proud to be a Military wife!Tweet Follow me on Twitter at http://twitter.com/#!/scienceesl
If you are in the Middle Georgia Area, please come out and help honor a local fallen hero
Edited to add:
On Friday, August 12, 2011 at 9:07 A.M. the remains of Army Specialist Mark Downer will arrive at Robins Air Force Base. After a brief ceremony the Warner Robins Police Department, along with the Houston County Sheriff’s Office and the Patriot Guard, wil...l be escorting the body to McCullough Funeral Home on Houston Lake Road. The escort is scheduled to begin at approximately 9:45 A.M. Escort Route The escort will begin at the Museum of Aviation Right on Highway 247 Left on Watson Boulevard Right on North Davis Drive Left on Green Street and continue past Northside High School Left on North Houston Road Right on Watson Boulevard Left on Houston Lake Road The escort will end at McCullough Funeral Home at 417 S. Houston Lake Road People are encouraged to stand along the escort route to show their support and respect. Funeral Details The funeral is scheduled for Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 11:00 A.M. at Southside Baptist Church. Motorists can expect traffic delays at the conclusion of the service where the procession will go to Parkway Memorial Gardens on Carl Vinson Parkway. The family has asked that cameras or video recorders not be allowed inside the church during the funeral.See More
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Twiggs County Public Schools Title I Parent meeting August 11, 6 pm TCMHS
There will be a Title I Parent meeting August 11th, at 6pm at the Twiggs County Middle High School. All community members are invited and encouraged to attend.
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Monday, August 08, 2011
One Month Ago Today, sts135, nasatweetup
I woke up at 1:30 in the morning, and was at the La Quinta Daytona at 2:30 am.
I drove myself and 4 new friends 80 miles south, and hung out in a parking lot for a little while, RAVE NASATweetup style.
Then drove onto Kennedy Space Center, and saw this:
and this:
and this
and this
Then I hung out with these people
and watched this
while we prayed for the clouds to part.
I visited
I got to hear and met
and
and
and
and
and then finally after all of that wait, this happened...
And then I did a little bit of this
and some hanging out with these people:
Tried to convince this guy to come visit us in the twent
And then after 17 hours I drove back to Daytona with these people
And you know what? If they asked me today to go back and do it all again tomorrow? I would be there in less than 8 hours.
Thank you NASA, NASATWEETUP, STS-135 for all of the wonderful memories.
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I drove myself and 4 new friends 80 miles south, and hung out in a parking lot for a little while, RAVE NASATweetup style.
Then drove onto Kennedy Space Center, and saw this:
and this:
and this
and this
Then I hung out with these people
and watched this
while we prayed for the clouds to part.
I visited
I got to hear and met
and
and
and
and
and then finally after all of that wait, this happened...
And then I did a little bit of this
and some hanging out with these people:
Tried to convince this guy to come visit us in the twent
And then after 17 hours I drove back to Daytona with these people
And you know what? If they asked me today to go back and do it all again tomorrow? I would be there in less than 8 hours.
Thank you NASA, NASATWEETUP, STS-135 for all of the wonderful memories.
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