A HELLO, AWARDS, HUBBY'S NEW CAR, AND A FEW OTHER THINGS!

Hello everyone!!!  As you know by now I've been busy with family issues, but I needed to take some time for my blogging family too.  I want to thank you all for your kind words, you're always here for me and that's why I try so hard to keep in touch and keep you informed.  I've visited with some of  you  but there just hasn't been enough time to get to all of you; I know those of you I haven't dropped in on yet will understand if it takes me a while longer to get to you.  I am hoping to get past what's going on very soon and get back to some kind of normalcy.

I received a phone call today from a dear friend's husband; most of you probably know her, Beatriz aka Amazing Grace.  She was rushed to the hospital today but I understand she's doing okay and was admitted only to have some tests performed.  However, I would appreciate everyone sending up a little prayer that she fully recuperates very soon from whatever ailed her.

Moving on, I have received the BFF Blog Award from a couple of sweet friends and I need to acknowledge them before I forget.  My thanks to Jean and Deborah for this award.  I am always honored when I receive "anything" -- I guess I must be doing something right, lol!!!

Ladies, I want you to know I think just as  much of you too.  I hope everyone who hasn't visited my very talented friends drop in on them.  You will not be disappointed!

As I've already received this award, I will pass it on to all my family that would like to have it.  Please grab it and post it on your blogs from me.  However, Jean and Deborah, I will add your names to this award on my sidebar.  If I have forgotten any awards, I am so very sorry, but please let me know.  I've been moving so fast the last few weeks, I've had a hard time just trying to keep up -- period! 

I'd also promised to post pictures of my hubby's new BMW he got for his birthday (if you remember).  Here is the ole man and his new "baby":

He and my son tell me this car does everything!  Now I don't know what everything means because I'm not into cars, but I am amazed you don't need a key to start or drive it, and that it has a built-in telephone.  It has what I understand is a good sound system (?) and you can even watch movies on the panel -- anything else I'm in the dark and I'll probably stay that way because I have no desire to take a class to learn about this car!  The hubby will enjoy it though, I'm sure, when he goes.  He hasn't really driven it much yet.

Here're a couple pictures of the panel on the inside of the car, one shows the audio and the other is tuned to the video of  what's behind the rear outside of the car (it has surround video):

I also understand this car lets you know if another car or something is too close.  Sorry, I can't be more descriptive but I'm just not into cars -- I hate driving so that explains my interest in cars.  Besides I'm feeling a bit rejected because we have a 2-1/2-car garage and I have to leave my car parked on the street.  My hubby had his really-really ugly old '64 Cadillac (his classic) moved so that his new car could occupy that space in the garage next to what he refers to now as his "everyday" car.  Just so you know, his "everyday" car is a Lexus -- that was his baby until this car was delivered!  I have a Toyota Yaris, so it doesn't rate garage priviledges!  It's just left out in all the elements!!!  Excuse me but, yes, I'm ranting!  LOL!

Anyway, I promised to post pics and this is the best I can describe it!  (Maybe I'll let my hubby post about his car... NAH!  LOL!)

Well, again, I'll be back as soon as I can.  I'll miss you until then...