I have kick a$$ girlfriends and we have kick a$$ toys. We go to the gym. We go to the range. We go jogging... We play video games. We blog and banter... We cook. We shop. We eat... Sometimes, we get together and parallel play like mutant kids, cleaning our weapons, doing laundry in the basement between working on-line and/or recreational reading side by side for hours on end while barely saying a single word to each other.
It's a very comfortable and old silence. Sometimes a Mona Lisa smile, saucy wink or quirky flick of an eye brow says it all. Just being together makes us happy because old friends don't feel a need to have to entertain or chatter incessantly. We can just be...
When we share quiet time it is priceless to me because my wee people are always making noise (LOL). I think that's why I virtually lurk late at night and early in the morning reading blog posts and answering e-mail. I enjoy the quiet time with my virtual friends as well...
You ever have a group of friends who make you smile no matter what?
I think that is the best part of ActiveRain.
I know when I am with you I am going to smile and eventually howl with laughter about something... Sometimes, cleaning the toys can be mad fun after working out and coming home to Club Chaos becuse cleaning the toys relaxes me. Cleaning the toys means my workout is completed. Cleaning the toys mean I had playtime with my brick and mortar law enforcement friends.
BTW, I promised you guys a gym update: The Grannies kicked my a$$ in cardio again. Oh well... Can't be great at everything (LOL).
I'll will settle for good, after all, I am improving ( if comparing yourself to two grandmothers count - ROTFL). I should invite them to the range. Maybe if I teach them how to shoot they will tech me how to box. How's that for Quid Pro Quo? (LOL). Just thinking... ;-)
Personal note: Can't wait to see TLW in December. Were going shooting together!!! Yay! Mama, I have more toys to show you (LOL). These are my faves. ;-)
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And I am sure you are being careful HOW you clean the toys!
My husband would adore you as much as I do if showed him your "toys", he has toys. In fact he has an awesome rifle that I'm sure you'd love.
You said video games!! ?? Do tell! =D I love ALL Legend of Zelda for console games, Tomb Raider and Sims on computer, and Shaiya plus Evony for MMORPG's. And I won't start on all the Facebook plug-ins! LOL
Love it! We never get too old for toys.
Aw shucks, I think I'm tearing up a bit. We love you too, that's for sure!
Featured in the Group "Whacked!!!"
Holy crap! Are these yours??
Love you too! :)
Jane, yes indeed. Always very careful. :-)
Tammy, one day I shall have to check that out. I had a shotgun riffle permit for most of my previous career, which translates into a very long time, but gave it back to NYPD after I retired because I realized I would never want the wee people to ever find 'em. These toys are much easier to safeguard. I keep them locked away until it's time to play. :-)
Lisa, I am a video game junkie. I quite happily admit that (LOL). I love to play. Playing games keeps the mind exercised. It also helps your reflexes (LOL). :-)
Marian, never too old for toys, indeed. :-)
Richard, thank you for the feature. :-)
Coleen, those are mine. I have more and enjoy working out with my friends. I am thinking about taking the hunting class. We're talking about erecting a stand on the family property because deer run amuck where we are in SC. Knowing me I would probably spend more time shooting pictures than actually shooting ammo (LOL). Deer sausage is pretty cool so I may have to get my rear in gear. :-)
Wow - Realtor, Mom, Wife, Passionate Blogger, funny lady AND a markswoman? I'm so impressed! I am the only member of my family who does not shoot (otherwise I'd try to worm my way in on your date with TLW). My Mom is without question, the best shot in our family - even at age 74!
LOL @ Lori. We have soooo gotta get you shooting (LOL). BTW, I wanna meet your Mom. Seriously... ;-)
Hey C T-S . . . what a nice day. Sure beats the quilting bee . . . although very similiar. I love the revolvers. They look so '50's . . . ;-)
Dude, that's quite the collection of toys. This is one more reason I didn't sign up for that fencing club you invited me to.
Carla, Cheryl Willis is very talented with quilting too. I found myself wondering if i ever got into it what could I create. I sometimes draw on felt for my designer friends. They usually ask me to draw a Phoenix or Dragon so they can sequin in the outlines. Man, they do beautiful work, but i guess that is not the same as creating a quilting pattern. I hope you post more on it because the possibilities are fabulous. :-)
ROTFL @ JL. Awwwwww, c'mon. Get fencing bay-bay - or at least do the Tai Chi (LMAO). ;-)