They call him Tater Salad

I remember the first time I watched Blue Collar Comedy Tour I. I laughed really hard. Although I enjoyed all the sets, I really laughed hard when I heard Ron White. I don't know what it was, but I really "got" his comedy. He has a natural story-telling ability and is easy to connect to. I ended up buying the dvd so I could watch it whenever I needed that extra little joy in my day.

My daughter watched the dvd one day. Boy, did she get a real kick out of it. She loved Ron's bit about his alias being Tater Salad. Parts of his routine actually became quotes we used in our home and in personal conversation. Although she, liked the other guys on the tour, Sluggo's owner was her favorite.

Last year, Larry the Cable Guy was in Duluth, Minnesota on my birthday. It just so happened that the kids and I were there too. We had a pow wow and a circus in our schedule, which left limited room for Larry. When the window to go opened, circumstance closed it again quickly and we left Duluth disappointed. On the long journey home, we figured we would catch him next year when his tour passed by us again.

Around that time, we heard Bill Engvall was in the Twin Cities. We had his cd and loved his dorkfish story. Til this day, we still ask each other "what do you feed a dorkfish?" and then laugh like crazy when my son does his impression of Bill and says corndog. Once again, circumstances did not include the opportunity to make his show either. Poor baby girl.

Well, Santa and her momma thought she was pretty good this year and pulled a few strings. This week, Ron is heading to a casino near us. We are lucky enough to have seats in the second row. Her first "concert" experience will be in the second row. Lucky her. I can't begin to explain her excitement. Talk about happy happy joy joy. I am just glad I can help make one of her wishes come true. Score one for the mom.

WLB UPDATE

Well, on November 20, I started this plan to lose weight with a friend. Well, planned it all out and began the long road to a better body and better health. Here's the latest....

Shanbob says she is doing good. She struggled over the holidays, but is doing her exercise thing. I'm proud she is making it work. Way to go Shanbob!

I on the other hand am struggling. I am 13 lbs. down with a million more steps to take. Whoever said 10,000 steps was an hour of walking lied. I think I only hit 3500 today. I guess that is good for a day of rest, but still makes me realize that I have a long walk in front of me. Plus, the pressure of summer is on my back. 5 1/2 months and it is bathing suit time. Oh no. Time to move again.

Stay sweet 'n smile.....................Mz.