Slang'd Angel's Blog

Guess who's back....back again...lol

2010-03-13T18:24:00.002-05:00

OMG...I can't believe that it's actually been three years since I've posted on here!!! I highly doubt that anyone remembers me but I guess it doens't hurt to try, right?

Well, here I am, three years and three decades worth of sh*t to catch up on..LOL
I honestly dont know where to begin so I'll just say this...Its great to be back...I have alot to fill everyone in on but for now let's just start with live is good, the family is great, my kids are growing up (Erica is now 19 and Alex just became a teenager), added 2 kids to my household (NO...I did not have any more babies-Rick and I have custody of 2 of my nieces), my mother-in-law moved in (No need to say your sorry to hear it-she's a awesome lady), I'm STILL writing and desperately seeking a publisher to get my first novel, "Love Bleeds" out there and into the market...(I have 3 others waiting in the wings) but response has been good so far for "Love Bleeds" (formerly titled "Blood Runs Cold") so fingers crossed everyone!!! If any of you are on Facebook, please check it out and become a fan...I will be posting sample chapters there soon so stay tuned...
Phew, thats alot huh??? I'm so busy these days but I promise to try to keep up with my posting and not abandon everyone again...Hope all my dear friends are doing well...hope to hear from all of you soon...I've missed you!!! I'm sorry that life got in the way for so long!!!
Love to all,
Take care of yourselves & each other,
Until next time ( and there will be a next time)
HUGS,
LISA

5 MORE HOURS TO GO.....YEAH BABY!!!

2007-08-15T12:07:00.000-04:00

Well, this is it!!! Tonights the night!! I'm so excited!!! I can hardly wait!!!We're gonna have a kick ass time at the LEP show tonight!!!
I'm especially excited because my wishes have come true...
First off--my Hubby Rick is going with me!! YIPPEE...I prayed & prayed all week that his workload wouldn't be too bad and that he wouldn't be too stressed out and my dearest wish came true!!!!! Finally, a date night!!
Second--So far so good as far as the weather is concerned..its supposed to be sunny & warm all day. No rain in sight or in the forcast..Thank God!!

So I guess you could say that I'm a pretty lucky lady,huh? I'll post tomorrow and let you all know how the show was. Already saw the boys on "Live w/Regis & Kelly" this morning and they looked and sounded great. What a prelude for tonight! Now I'm really psyched!!
Hugs to all...c ya tomorrow!!!
LISA

"7 DAYS & COUNTING...."

2007-08-08T18:34:00.000-04:00

Well today is Wed. August 8th and I'm counting the days until the 15th...YEAH!!!!! One week from today I'm headed off to the PNC to see our boys LIVE!!! I've been waiting all summer and the day is almost here...finally!! My only hope...well, I really have 2 hopes for that night. ONE...and the most important one is that my Hubby isn't too stressed out and over worked that week because he's supposed to go with me to the show. I'm so excited that he's going with me...not only am I going to see my favorite band perform but I get to do it with my own personal hearthrob....AND we need a date night desperately!!! We've got lawn seats which personally I prefer at this venue cause its so relaxing & romantic to sit there under the stars and watch the show..**Sigh** So fingers crossed for me ladies that Hubby is still up to going next week.

SECOND...and a pretty important wish too, I guess, is that its not as God awful hot & humid as it has been here in Jersey these past few days...HOLY SH*T!!! I'm melting, I swear...LOL.

I hope its a nice cool night...lots of stars...and NO RAIN!!!!

Well...gotta run and finish dinner...see you all soon ( I hope ..where is everybody? Maybe I was gone too long and everyone gave up on me :C )

HUGS...

LISA

2007-08-01T14:39:00.000-04:00

" HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOE !!!!"

Yes, today is August 1st and on this day, 48 years ago... the awesome Mr.Joseph Thomas Elliot was born. All hail the sexiest voice in Rock N. Roll !!!

We love you Joe !!!

"ROCK ROCK 'TIL YOU DROP !!!"

I wish you many more years of good health, happiness and continued success surrounded by those you love and those who love you!!! Wherever you are today I hope you have an awesome birthday!

Much love...

LISA

Does anyone remember me???

2007-07-20T18:04:00.000-04:00

Hey all....
Does anyone remember me? I think by now you all must think that I had fallen off the face of the earth...lol
I know I promised quite some time ago (Thanksgiving,actually!) That I'd keep in touch here in Blogland...and I swear that was NO LIE. I had EVERY intention of staying around but right around Christmas my life turned upside down in several major ways.
I will try to elaborate but keep it as brief as I can.
FIRST: We decided to totally and I mean totally re-do our house. You see, since my father-in-law passed away, Mom has been very unhappy with her living arrangements (long story) and was trying for months to move back into the town she had built her life in for some 30+ years. Which is where her and Dad lived and Rick and I live now. Anyway...no luck in finding a house she could afford that was close enough for us to help. SOooooooooooooooo, we thought about it and thought about it and I suggested that we make our house bigger and have her come live with us. So...we are now in the process of making our 3 bedroom two story cape into a full 2 story colonial!! With Mom having 850 square feet on the ground floor to herself...she'll have her own bedroom, livingroom, bathroom and walk in closets. We'll share a huge common area kitchen though...which is really cool since I've never in my 19 years of marriage had a kitchen that wasnt circa 1960s-70s...lol. So we moved our family into a rental house 6 miles away from our's and have been living in a shoe box since mid March.....HELP ME!!!! lmao
SECOND: Once that decision was made...due to some extenuating circumstances of my brother in law's (he's a single dad with 5 kids)...we took temporary guardianship of my 11 yr. old nephew. Which has been pretty interesting to say the least. He's a good kid and he and my son get along great...but man...its alittle more than I expected at times.
But wait...it gets better....lol...
My niece had taken the other 4 remaining girls to live with her and her husband but one night in June...right before school got out...my nephews twin sister decided that she wasn't happy there and needed to live seperate from her older siblings (all girls)..so she asked to join her brother and come live with us.
I, of course in a momentary lapse of sanity...said "sure."
So...here we sit...in a tiny 3 bedroom ranch...with 4 kids, 2 dogs, assorted fish and reptiles.....WHAT WAS I THINKING!?!?!?!?!? and still 2+months to go until our house is finished, God willing.
So...the last several months of my life have been filled with taxing kids all over the state, working, moving, planning and drama, drama, drama!!!
You don't know how many times I've tried to sit down at this damn computer and finally make an entry in my blog...but as you can tell, hopefully, by now...I havent had much time for myself in months. SIGH
I did just want to let you all know, that I'm still alive and kicking (most days) and I have sincerely missed you all.
I have been checking some blogs from time to time(my computer was down for weeks at several points in time ) BRIEFLY, I might add, never having the time to read everything and/or post a message and for that I am truly sorry. I still consider you all my dear friends and hope you missed me too. You were all there for me when I needed you and you prayers and it is my sincerest wish that I can return the favors in the future...I will try to do my best to stick around this time. Cross my heart.
I have to run for now...dinner is calling and the natives are getting restless. (Now I definitely know why hubby and I stopped at 2 kids!!!)...lol
I hope to hear from you all soon....
LOVE YOU BUNCHES....
LISA

Oh...and on a happy note....Going to see our "LEPMEN "in 26 days and counting...YEEHA!!!!

Look Who's Back...

2006-11-21T22:50:00.000-05:00

HAPPY THANKSGIVING...

I hope you all have not forgotten me...I'm almost ashamed of myself for being away so long...(although I have been visiting your blogs when I could :C )
But now that life has finally calmed down (last few months....UGH!!! don't ask) I hope to be returning to my regular blogging...
Needless to say I've missed you all soooooooooooo much...I hope I'm not just a faded memory and you'll all stop by and visit once and awhile. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to hear from you my friends...
So here it is...my first entry in months...
HAPPY THANKSGIVING ...I hope you all have a wonderful holiday!! Take care of yourselves...I'll see you all soon back here in Blogland:D
P.S....Don't eat too much turkey...LOL

MUCH LOVE....HUGS & KISSES>>>
LISA

Hey..Long Time No See...

2006-05-23T15:43:00.000-04:00

Hey there everyone...sorry its been so long since I've posted...I've missed you!!
Just a little update on things around here:
Its only 4 WEEKS from tomorrow that my Dearest MystKate will be arriving and I"M SO EXCITED!!!!! I can hardly wait!!!!!! I feel like its been so long since I've seen her and I miss her terribly...but I don't have to wait much longer now do I??
YIPPPPPPPPEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Speaking of my dearest LepMate...our tickets for the DEF LEP show at the PNC arrived the other day.....Now I'm doubley excited....I'm counting the days...LMAO!!!!! I still can't believe that our dream is coming true..I really can't. We are definitely two of the luckiest girls in the world!!!
In case you all have been wondering where the hell I've been these past few weeks and why I haven't been leaving comments on my Blog or anyone else's...I'm sorry that I've been so pre-occupied with life that I've been neglecting you, my dear friends. But you see, hubby lost his job a short time ago and we've been working together to set him up in his own business. Which is alot of work in itself. Ontop of that, I started working part-time (9am-2pm) for my friend Cheri, who owns her own flower shop and I work everyday so by the time I get home I have to get the kids off their buses and take care of all the things I didn't get to do during the day ....I'm sure you all know how that is. But I'm a bit out of practice as far as being a "working Mom" is concerned. I'm still getting used to my new schedule so hopefully soon I'll be more organized and have time for myself when I can visit all your Blogs and leave comments on my own.
Please forgive my absence...its not that I dont want to be there for all of you and message one another...its just that I cant' seem to get my ass in gear and make the time. I still love you all and think about you often. I miss reading and commenting so I promise to make the time in the near future.
This past weekend, hubby and the kids and I drove down to St. Augustine, Florida to attend the wedding of hubby's best friend. (pictures to follow as soon as they're downloaded...) Lemme just say...what a trip that was. LOL... We left NJ at 5:00pm on Thurs., arrived in FLA 6:30 pm on Friday...went to the wedding and reception from 5-11 pm on Saturday...then left FLA at 11:00am Sunday and after a brief (ha ha) detour to Myrtle Beach, S.C...we arrived back home in NJ, Monday (yesterday) evening around 6:30pm.
We must have been out of our minds...LMAO!!!!
But Barry and Kara (the bride and groom) were so happy and appreciative that we came down to share in their joyous day that it was worth the trip...but we're exhausted....I could sleep for a week...lol :D
So...needless to say, seeing as I worked today...I still have to unpack and do laundry, etc....so I had better get going for now. I'll try to be back as soon as I can and I promise to check out everyone blog's as well.
LOVE AND HUGS TO YOU ALL...esp. my dearest Kate!!! I'm countin' the days Love...and I can hardly wait to see you!!!
Bye for now....{{{Muah}}}
LISA

P.S....Ooh Oooh and btw...got the New DEF LEP cd today...all I can say is "OH YEAH !!!" it rocks Baby!!!! Gotta love our LepMen!!!

I'M COUNTING THE DAYS !!!!!

2006-04-26T14:37:00.000-04:00

Greetings all!!!
I guess most of you have already visited our Dear Kate's blog and read the awesome news!!! Can you believe it?? Who are the luckiest 2 girls in the world??? I"M SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED!!!!
My Dearest LepMate phoned me on Saturday and told me the wonderful news herself and I couldn't be happier if I were twins!!!
I'm sorry that I didn't post sooner...I had promised her that I would post our exciting news either that night or Sunday to let you all share in our happiness but I wasnt quite myself this weekend. (I'm sorry my sweet Kate :C )
I was having terrible pains in my abdomen and they didn't fade away until Monday-even then they lingered on and off. I didn't even log on to my blog until today or check my emails until this morning. I saw my gynecologist and after a thorough exam he concluded that the excruciating pain I had experienced Sat. morning had been caused by an ovarian cyst rupturing. Thus causing the lingering aching and cramping while I "healed". I have never felt anything like the pain I was in for nearly an hour Sat. morning, not even labor, and I have to admit I was abit scared. But thank God...everything is ok and I'll be fine.
So...I just wanted to say to my dearest Kate, that I apologize if I didn't sound totally and utterly ecstatic when you called with your news...I was so happy and excited but I was still in quite a bit of pain when you called and tried to express myself as best I could....Trust me when I tell you that words DONT begin to describe how happy I am that you are making that stressful flight back over here to the states to see me again. I LOVE YOU TO BITS!!! And I don't know how I'm going to make it until June 27th when we live out our deepest, most desired dream to see our LEPPS in concert TOGETHER!!! WooooHooooo!!!!
Look out boys...here we come!!! LMAO
So....thanks to all of you for your excitement for us (I just read Kate's blog)and the wonderful comments you left on my last entry. I know that you all are as excited as we are about our news(if thats humanly possible...lol) and we promise to fill you in on all the details of our little adventure and post any and all pics we take!!! Say your prayers and fingers crossed that our guys make it a night to remember!?!?!?! If I know my Kate she's sitting home just now saying her prayers and lighting candles that we get that pic with Joe sandwiched between us....lmao....am I right???
Well...gotta dash...love to you all !!!!
{{BIG HUGS}}
LISA

Ohh and btw....8 weeks from today and counting!!!!!!!! :D

Fortune Cookie....

2006-04-11T09:48:00.000-04:00

"Your dearest wish will come true"...a quote from a fortune cookie I opened nearly a year ago. At the time, I wasn't sure how to take that. Did it mean that finally my book would get published? or did it have something to do with the Lepps? (I did, afterall, have amazing luck as far as they were concerned last year :D ) I really wasnt sure what it meant, if anything, but I was inclined to believe the first, that maybe, after all my hard work and perserverance, something would finally come through for me and I would get a publishing offer in the mail instead of the same ole, "Though your manuscript is brilliant written and displays great talent we are sorry to inform you that we are just not taking on any more new writers this year...blah blah blah blah blah"..UGH!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyway, back to the fortune cookie!! lol
I was sitting here on the computer chatting away with our lovely MystKate and out of the blue, very non-chalantly, I might add (you big tease), she asks if its alright with me if she comes out for a visit this summer! DUH!!!!...I repeat...DUH!!! I was so excited, I could hardly type.
THEN...wait, it gets better. Not only is she coming for a visit, but she's coming out the week of my birthday!!
Wait, ,wait...it gets even BETTER...the day after my birthday, June 27th, the Lepps are playing at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ...so...can anyone guess what that means???? I can hardly believe it myself...but...Kate and I are going to fulfill our wildest, most exciting, "thought it could never happen", once in a lifetime DREAM of going to see a Def Leppard concert together!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can you say OH YEAH!!???!?!??! I am so friggin' excited that I can't even begin to explain how happy this makes me!!
In my last post, I was only teasing her about gettin' her lovely English bum over here and joining me..(though I really wanted it to somehow come true)..but I never believed that she would actually be able to do it. I don't know what else to say except that I'm counting the days Kate!!! We've only got 77 (God that sounds like alot :C )more days until the show..so depending on when you fly over here-let's see, I'll count again...lol
That's about 70 or so days until we see each other again..YIPPEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pack your bags Baby...you're comin' state-side to see your bestest LepMate and 5 of your favorite men in the whole world, (Esp. one with the initials J.T.E- gee, I wonder who that could be? lmao) What, may I ask could be better?? Am I doin' the happy dance, or what????
(Lisa takes a deep breath...)
Okay...with that said...lol...Nothing much else is new around here..just been really really busy as far as daily life is concerned. Between keeping up with the kids, getting ready for Easter (having 15 people at my house for dinner), working our asses off in the yard (we WILL have grass this year..urgh!) and other misc. sh*t that I won't get into so as not to bore you all to tears...I apologize for not being around too much lately. Even though I haven't been leaving too many comments on your blogs these days Ladies, I have been checking in and reading them when I have a moment (which sorry to say hasn't been as often as I would like)...I hope everyone will forgive me for not being very social lately, I still think of you all often and love you to bits!
Hopefully once the yard work is done and other things are settled around here I will be able to get back to the things that bring me joy--finishing up the last few chapters on my book, chatting with my dear Kate on Yahoo, replying to my friends' Emails, reading and commenting on Blogs and just having a moment or two to surf my fav websights once and awhile. I feel so out of the loop lately.
Enough said...I'm rambling again...lol...so I bid you all a fond farewell until I get a moment to post another entry. Be well my friends and "angels", enjoy the beautiful Spring weather, keep a song in your heart and a smile on your face!!!
LOVE to all-and BIG HUGS too...
LISA

Get Ready for the ROCK BRIGADE!!!!

2006-03-22T08:49:00.000-05:00

How come every time I try to post on here on a regular basis, something always happens to sway my path in a different direction??? Damn...life can be such a pain in the ass!!! LOL
Anyway...I've been sick since last Thursday..damn cough that turned into a head cold that turned into a sinus thing that now has turned into...well, I don't know what but I'm finally feeling better...Thank God. I HATE being sick; HATE it with a passion!!!
I did however manage to check in from time to time on your blogs ladies...and I have noticed that the popular subject these days has been our LepMen!!! (Gee, like that's a surprise :D )
Thank you Rhonda for the totally awesome shots you've been posting!!! You are truly amazing with a camera my Dear! Keep' em comin'!!!
And thanks to you too my dear Sandy for that little tidbit of info about the Lepps upcoming Jersey show. I hadn't been to Darrens site or any others for that matter in some time but I like I said, I have been checking in on your blogs and when I saw you're entry that included the mention of a NewJersey concert date....Well...need I say more???? Sick or not sick, that really made me feel like getting up and dancing..WooHoo!!!!
THE LEPPS ARE COMING...THE LEPPS ARE COMING.... they're COMING to JERSEY...and only 3 days before my birthday!!! What a present, huh ladies????
So get out your leopard print and Union Jacks girls...our men are comin' soon to a city near you and its lookin' like its gonna be an awesome summer!!! I can hardly wait!!!!
So...my dearest Kate..get your bags packed and your plane ticket...I expect you here in late June ready to head to the show and fulfull our wildest dream...that's what I want for my birthday this year!!!! I want to go to a DefLeppard show with my dearest LepMate and Terror Twin, our infamous Mystkate!!!!
Ok...with that said (I hope I was clear enough on what I want...ya think???LOL)...I have some piled up laundry waiting for me. How exciting right? Things havent really been getting done around here since I've be laid up with this...whatever the hell I've had for the past week, and now that I'm feeling better its back to the trenches.
I hope everyone is having a wonderful week....if I'm not back by Friday or so with another post, send out a search party will ya? I'm probably drowning in a sea of dirty socks and underwear...Yuck!!! lmao :D
Love to you all and I'll be back soon!!!!
{{HUGS}}
LISA
{{HUGS}}

SHAME SHAME SHAME.....

2006-03-14T11:19:00.000-05:00

Greetings to all my friends and fellow bloggers....I post here today to say SHAME on me for being so busy that I didn't post a message to the most important man in my life...MY HUBBY RICK!!! (the pic posted below is one of my fav's!!!...isnt he cute????)
I guess I got so carried away last week planning his birthday dinner and the small surprise birthday bash for him on Friday that I forgot to post something here...SHAME ON ME!!!
So...even though its a few days late...the message is still as sincere as it would have been on Thurs. March 9th...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HONEY...I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART !!!!! I hope you enjoyed your day...we tried to make it extra special for you. I also hope you had a good time at your party on Friday. The fact that I'm still alive to tell everyone about it leads me to believe that you didn't intend to kill me for surprising you by having some friends over to help you celebrate...LOL
Honestly...he wouldnt have truly killed me...he's a sweetie and would never be truly mad at me for having a party for him, its just that he's not too big on surprises or being put on the spot. But things have been alittle stressful around here these last few months and I thought that perhaps a little get-together with some close friends just might be the ticket to a little escape from the every day for Rick. So...I invited a few of our friends from our TKD class over for cake and coffee on Friday (day after his actual birthday). I baked all kinds of goodies and we all hung out until the last couple left around 12:30 ish (a.m that is..lol)
We all had a really good time, so I guess you could call the party a success...YEAH!!!!
Anyway...now its back to the grind..{{sigh}} I've got both kids home sick from school with colds and I'm desperately trying to get some work done on my book so I can FINALLY send it out to see if it will go anywhere (fingers crossed and prayers please!!! I need all the good vibes I can get).
And yes my dearest LepMate...I promise to send you more as I finish it...I know you're probably dying to read more...Bless your heart...and I promise to send some more pages soon! BTW...I MISS YOU!!! MUAH!!
So...I had better dash...but I'll be back soon to blogland, hopefully, on a more regular basis...so please forgive me for not commenting as much as I used to on your blogs my friends. I did post some comments yesterday to some of them. Just trying to catch up...I'll get there someday...lol
Love and hugs to you all...I hope you're having a great week!!!
Ciao' for now...
LISA

Birthday Wishes

2006-03-02T10:34:00.000-05:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JON!!!
Just a quick post to wish "Mr. NewJersey" himself, Jon Bongiovi (a.k.a-JonBonJovi)...lol...a very happy 44th birthday today!! Yep, it was today, March 2nd 1962 that Jon was born right here in Jersey and has done pretty well for himself ever since.
I personally have been a BonJovi fan since 1983 and aside from being at probably...ummm...lets see, about 25 or more BJ concerts over the years, I have also had the pleasure of meeting Jon and the rest of the band on several occasions. He's a pretty cool guy so I just wanted to pop in quickly and post my birthday wish to the good ole Jersey boy..."Hey Jon...we love you here in Jersey...you do us proud...keep on rockin' Baby!!!"
{{HUGS}}
LISA

I'M BACK...finally!!

2006-02-24T18:42:00.000-05:00

Greetings everyone!! No...I didn't fall off the face of the earth..LOL...just been really busy around here. So much going on, my head is spinning.
I've tried to sit down several times and post but it seems like everytime I logged on something would happen or someone would need something...know the feeling???
Well..its' Friday night and I just cleaned up the dinner dishes and took the doggies out so I figured now was a good a time as any (providing there are no interuptions) and I'd catch you all up on the goings-on around our house.
Let's see...
First of all, I hope you all had a wonderful Valentines Day...(Tried to post something that night too :C) Mine was nice..had my mother-in-law over for dinner (we ordered in...Chinese...yum) It was a really rough day for her considering she was alone for her 1st Val's Day and to make it even worse, it was her and Dad's anniversary. So I invited her to come to our house for dinner and to stay over night...it was really nice to have her here.
Then the week following that is a bit of a blur. You know how it goes...the days are so friggin' busy and confusing that all the days seem to blend into one gigantic blur..LOL. Well, that's how I feel.
Between TKD classes, orthodontist appts., the neverending list of errands and the kids needing to be here and there, its just overwhelming.
My poor greyhound Roxy had a bit of a traumatic weekend ( past). My little guy was dashing into the bathroom and Roxy was just outside the door. The doorbell rang and she got excited so her tail was wagging like mad...anyway...it somehow got in between the door molding and the door (hinge side) and when he slammed the bathroom door.....OOOUUUCCHHH...yep you got it...her tail got caught!!! He opened the door right away of course, when she yelped. However, in that split second of time, instead of waiting for him to open it..she took off like a bat out of hell and tore the tip of her tail right off!! (CRINGE!!!!) I came upstairs and heard my little guy crying hysterically and apologizing from inside the bathroom. He was terrified of what he had done to her...but I couldnt get him to explain further so I panicked, at first. All I saw was some blood on the wall and him crying so naturally I assume the worst. I thought he had hurt himself. When I got him to calm abit he told me that he didn't mean to hurt Roxy so I called out to my hubby and we both went into our bedroom to check her out. On the way, I did find the tip of her tail on the floor in the hallway (about 1 1/2 inches) and was mortified.
Bless her heart...she was calm and seemed fine. She was lying on her bed (as usual..she's very lazy) and Rick checked out her tail and saw that it was bleeding just a little. Long story short, he spent the entire day at the Animerge clinic with her. She had minor surgery to fix her tail and is on antibiotics for another few days but she's doing great. The vet said that the tail should heal fine and aside from being a bit shorter it will look normal. My poor baby.
PHEW!!
Oh...and on that very same day...I went into my daughters room to put her laundry away while she was with her Dad at the vet and found that her hamster was dead....ugh!
Seeing as she hadnt fed him in awhile, I was furious!!! So as a punishment for not being responsible...I adopted her Leopard Gheckos..(3 of them)...she hadnt cleaned their tank or been keeping up with them either so I told her that she couldnt have them anymore...they're mine now.
I know that sounds mean...but if she cant be responsible enough to care for another living creature then she shouldnt be allowed to have them. Right?
Anyway...they're beautiful...3 females...and hey, they're Leopard spotted :D
How cool is that???? I'll take a pic soon and post it. They are 2 dark ones and one albino...all with leopard spots. I named them too (she never got around to it)...they are Iris, Lucia (pronounced Loosha), and Maya (pronounced My-a).

I think thats about all I can think of for now....sorry its been such a long post but its been a long time...promise to stop by here more often so I can keep the posts shorter...lol!!
OOh wait...almost forgot. Out little guy, Alex got a trophy at a school assembly for doing so well in extra curricular activities (Tae Kwon Do)...so they presented him with their "Karate Kid" award. He was soooo proud..so were Mom and Dad!!! He's such a great kid and he tries so hard!!!
Ok...now thats all...lmao!!! I'm sure I'll sign off and think of tons of other stuff I wanted to tell you all but...oh well. There's always tomorrow!!! Hope I didn't bore you all to tears...
See ya soon!!
{{HUGS}}
LISA

P.S....Just to let you all know....I spoke with our dear Miss Kate the other day...it was so wonderful to hear her lovely voice...I miss her sooooooo much. She's doing great and misses everyone but assured me that she will be back on-line soon. If you get the chance and visit her blog, jot down her Email addy and send her a quick note..I know it would mean alot to her.
So...here's to you my dearest LepMate....I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU TONS SWEETIE!!!!!! {{Muah}}

Beautiful Words...

2006-02-05T10:50:00.000-05:00

Greetings all...hope you're all having a wonderful weekend!!
Just wanted to post a little something that really touched me. I went to a meeting at church the other night for my son's religious ed. class...he's making his first Holy Communion this May and they handed out packets with some information in it for the parents. This poem was included and it was just so beautiful that I wanted to share it with all of you...

"Parents Prayer"
What do I ask for myself, Lord?
Give me the confidence in my own ability.
Load me down with good,plain, old-fashioned common sense.
It is important that I find time to play with my children.
Help me to be patient,calm and understanding,
even when I feel like blowing my top.
Tap me on the shoulder and remind me that these
feelings will soon pass away, but my words
may never be forgotten.
This time with them, while they are so young
is very precious.
It will not last long, but out of it will come many
beautiful memories to treasure in the future.
There is so much I could ask to help me be a good parent.
But there is one thing I desire above all; that you will show me
how to love.
Then, I believe, all other things will follow.

Just something to keep in mind as parents. God Bless you all my friends and "angels"...have a wonderful week!!!
{{Big Hugs}}
LISA

Catching Up...finally!!

2006-01-30T11:10:00.000-05:00

Hey everybody...I'm finally back and boy,do I have alot of catching up to do!!
On January 9th, I posted my New Years message (a little late, lol) but forgot to post some really meaningful stuff (to me, anyway) that actually should have been posted the week before...SO, I'm gonna post it all now. I guess better late than never...
First off...
In memory of my wonderful father-
My Dad (birth father), Bob, passed away suddenly from a heart attack 3 years ago this past January 7th. Which was terribly heartbreaking for me..we had only connected with one another 5 years prior to his untimely death and were just really starting to get to know one another and spend some time together whenever we could- only to be torn apart, again, but this time forever.
Even though we didn't have enough time...I'm so glad that he got to meet his son-in-law and his grandchildren and finally get to know his only daughter.
I will cherich what memories we had in our short time together for the rest of my life and I will miss him always....I LOVE YOU DAD!!!!

Secondly, and on a much happier note...
On January 8th, (I know what you're all thinking right now, I'll get to that)
My beautiful, incredibly loved daughter Erica celebrated her 15th birthday!!!
We had a special birthday dinner-tacos, her favorite, with 2 of her best friends then had double-death chocolate cake afterwards, which I decorated with the logo from one of her favorite bands...she loved it!!!
I can hardly believe she's growing up so fast...what a gorgeous young woman, eh??? (I'm biased, I know...lol)
Anyway...HAPPY BIRTHDAY HONEY!!!! I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART!!! Ok and lastly...but certainly not least...I also wanted to post a little something for "Steamin' Steve"...
Our sadly lost, but never-forgotten Lep!!! Steve Maynard Clark passed away 15 years ago on that very same day, January 8th, 1991. Weird, huh???
Erica seems to think she has some cosmic connection to the band and/or Steve...who knows, right? Maybe she'll grow up to be a famous guitarist..stranger things have happened. I mean, she does play once and awhile and when she does, she's really good. But her true passions are singing and art,so we'll see.
Anyway...just didn't want to forget Steve..as if we could, right ladies? And post a little something in his memory...
God Bless You Steve...wherever you are we're sure you're rockin' the oint!!!!
R.I.P.... Ok...I think that just about covers everything...for now...lol! I know that a few weeks have gone by and I still have catching up to do....I'll be back soon with those details. I think this post is long enough for today. I'll pickup where I left off tomorrow.

See you all soon...MUCH LOVE...and BIG {{{Hugs}}}to everyone!!! LISA :D

OOPS...my bad!!!

2006-01-23T17:18:00.000-05:00

Greetings all....
I've been meaning to post this for quite some time now...nearly 2 weeks actually and I hope in that time, my niece Courtney has forgiven me for my total brain fart and mis-information that I posted here in my last blog entry.
After posting it, I came back to my blog several days later to read the comments that you all have left and realized that I made a terrible mistake.
My niece Marie WAS NOT the first one to get married in our family...I'm soooooooooooooo sorry Court...I know in reality it was you and Josh who tied the knot first and I sincerely apologize for my error. I love you both with all my heart and didn't mean to forget such a blessed event in our family's history. My beautiful niece Courtney and her wonderful husband Josh were married nearly 3 years ago on February 14, 2003 on a beautiful beach in Florida...talk about romantic, eh ladies???? So here I sit, feeling like total space cadet editing my previous information...
Phew...ok I feel better now...again to Courtney & Josh...I apologize....
I have some other things to add to my blog....I've been running abit behind in posts...as you'll soon see...but for now I have to dash and make dinner.
Be back soon....maybe tomorrow....
{{{HUGS}}}
LISA

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! (a little late...lol)

2006-01-09T19:52:00.000-05:00

I guess better late than never, eh???
GREETINGS to all my friends & "angels"...Hope you all had a very Merry Christmas and an especially Happy New Year!!!
Sorry that I haven't been around lately but our family went to Illinois right after Christmas to attend our niece's wedding. Man...what a long. boring drive that was...lol...But it was worth it!!
Almost our entire family was able to attend ( minus one sister and her hubby from Texas) and it meant so much to Rick's sister ( mother-of-the-bride) to have us all there.
We all stayed in the same hotel and seeing as there were 30 of us staying there...we pretty much took over the place....it was hysterical!! There were kids everywhere...all ours!!! he he
This was the first niece to tie the knot so it was really special :D
It was an afternoon wedding on a cold, windy Illinois day ( what else is new, right?) but our niece Marie looked gorgeous..as did the entire wedding party. They got married in an old Catholic church that was a beautiful and romantic setting. One of her nine, yes I said NINE, siblings sang and played the harp for the ceremony. Her other brothers and sisters either served as ushers or part of the bridal party. It was really lovely.
We had a pretty decent sized reception, a bit informal but wonderful!! We danced and ate and really spent time together as a family...it was awesome.
The reception wound down around 8ish and one of my brother-in-laws paid for the hall to stay open just for us with a cash bar and D.J. so we could stay until midnight and ring in the New Year together as a family!!! It was soooooooooooooo wonderful...the kids had so much fun, as did the adults :D
We celebrated the new year at 11:00 Illinois time, which was in reality for us, midnight Jersey/ New York time so we could get back to the hotel intime before the locals celebrated and the crazies would be out on the road....lmao!!!
I have some pics...will post them soon....
Hope everyone is doing well and I wish you the best in 2006..may all your dreams come true !!!!
LOVE AND {{Big}}HUGS to ALL-
LISA

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

2005-12-22T16:06:00.000-05:00

HO HO HO !!!
"Dear Santa..I've been a real good girl this year......... (he he..) ;D"

(I know that good ole Saint Nick is pretty busy around this time of year and doesnt have the time to be chasing down rock stars and making sure they're safely tucked under fan's christmas trees but it doesnt hurt to ask, right???? LMAO....) Ooh and btw Jude, Janna and Sandy dear...I made sure to remind Santa, just in case, that he should make sure your dear sweet Savvy is all wrapped up in his tight leathers, JUST FOR YOU...(who loves ya' huh???)
So Anyway....
Greetings to all my friends and "Angels", just thought a little holiday humor was in order today. Saw this logo on a tshirt when I was web-surfing a while back and thought it was appropriate to post today!!!
Hope it brings a smile to your faces and a twinkle to your eyes...LOL!!!!! Things are so busy around here that I haven't posted in awhile, as you may have noticed, but I just wanted to stop in quick and say HI....I'll try to post again soon...perhaps on Christmas Eve..hopefully!??!!?
Well got cookies in the oven so I had better dash for now...but I'll be back!!
Love and hugs to all.....
{{{muah}}}
LISA

2005-12-08T09:49:00.000-05:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PHIL !!!!!!
It was 48 years ago today (48 ??? can you believe it??) that "Mr. No-Shirt" came into this world and has been rockin' it ever since...(ok, well maybe it took a few years) but nonetheless, for us LepFans we can't imagine a Rock N Roll universe without him.
A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to one of the nicest guys I've ever had the pleasure to meet!!! I'm sure I speak for the rest of your adoring fans as well as myself when I say..."Wherever you are today, we hope you're surrounded by the ones you love, celebrating your special day- We wish you love, happiness and all the best in the years to come :D "
KEEP ROCKIN' US PHIL!!!

{{{HUGS}}}
LISA

2005-12-02T17:33:00.000-05:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAV !!!!! Just wanted to post a quick message to wish our sweet MR. SAVAGE a Very Happy Birthday!!!!..
Who could forget that 45 years ago today...the talented Mr. Rick Savage was born in Sheffield, England. ( Not me...lol :D) So even though I know you'll never see this Rick, I just wanted to wish you a very happy birthday and many more in the years to come!!
BIG BIG HUGS SAVVY!!!! ROCK ON!!!!
{{{MUAH}}}
LISA

2005-11-24T11:27:00.000-05:00

HAPPY TURKEY DAY !!!!! Just wanted to stop by real quick in between my turkey bastings and wish you all---my wonderful friends, "angels" and family a Happy Thanksgiving!! Wherever you're spending your holiday today, I hope you are surrounded by those you love and hold dear and enjoy a delicious feast as you gather together.
For those of you traveling, I wish you a safe journey. I pray that we are all together next year and for many years to come...let us all be mindful and ever thankful for the countless blessings we enjoy and keep those who could not be with us today close in our hearts.
May Gob Bless you all today and always!!
Have a joyous holiday....
(and don't eat too much...LOL!!!) :D
{{HUGS}}}
LISA

One Proud Mom...

2005-11-21T12:44:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone...I know its been a while since I've posted but we've been alittle busy around here. Miss me??? LOL
Last weekend our beautiful daughter Erica (who me?... bragging???never...lol)made her confirmation and we had a bash afterwards at our house. I've posted some pics in case you guys wanted to take a peek.
I took this one of Erica and her b/f Mike back at our house...don't they make a cute couple? What a doll this kid is...he's such a sweet young man..and he ADORES her..its so adorable to watch them together...ahhhh young love (sigh)!
Here's one of me and hubby..."proud parents" with Erica too.
And the "cavity causing"..."filling chilling" cake....man, it was the thickest and sweetest cake I've ever had. You can't tell from the pic but this cake was about 6-7 inches tall (no sh*t!!!) and about 1-2 inches of that was butter-cream frosting. I could literally feel the fillings ready to fall out of my mouth when I took a bite....lmao. It was one layer chocolate, one layer of vanilla (cake) with fudge filling in between. Just looking at it put a few pounds on everyone...
Here's our girl striking a pose as she "attempted" to cut through that baby! She finally gave up and asked ole Mom for some help...he he!
OOh and how could I have almost forgotten to post these great pics of our little guy. The Thurs. night before Erica's confirmation, our little Alex had his testing ceremony for his belt promotion. He was promoted from green belt to blue!! What an amazing job he did...we're so proud of him. The pic below is one of him and his instructor Master Kim. "Thumbs up for a job well done!!!" :D

Ooops, guess I should have posted this one first so they were in order...oh well, doesnt matter. This is Alex and the Grand Master. He is changing Alex's belt to his new blue one and then he gave him his metal. He was so happy and excited...he's worked so hard. Way to go ALEX!!!!! YEAH!!!!Ok...so that's whats been going on around here....phew!?!??!!? Sorry its such a long post but every mom needs a little brag time about their kids every now and then, right??? Hope you all had a great week and weekend. This weeks gonna be a crazy one too with Thanksgiving coming up on Thurs. and all. Lots of baking and cooking to do...but I love the way the house smells on Thanksgiving morning. Sweet lingering smells of apples and cinnamon from the pies that were baked the night before...mixed with the aroma of a huge fresh turkey roasting in the oven, stuffed full with my grandfather's secret-recipe chestnut stuffing....
DROOL.....Oh god...I'm making myself hungry already...lmao
Well...gotta dash for now...lots to do around here before Thurs. We're having 15 people here for dinner...how about you??? What are all my dear friends plans for Turkey Day????? Drop me a line to say HI and fill me in...I miss you.
Havent heard from alot of you ladies in a while :C
Well...take care all...have a great week...Luv ya!
{{{HUGS}}}
LISA

R.I.P Eddie

2005-11-16T20:02:00.000-05:00

For those of you who are fellow WWE wrestling fans...I'm sure you have heard the sad news by now. "Latino Heat" Eddie Guerrero passed away on Sunday in his hotel room in Minneapolis. He was only 38 years old. A preliminary autopsy reported his cause of death as "heart failure" due to his past drug and alcohol abuse(he had just celebrated 4 years of sobriety) combined with the constant stress his body was under due to his wrestling profession.
My family and I watch WWE wrestling every week and were shocked to say the least as well as saddened to hear the news. Eddie was a charosmatic entertainer who appeared to genuinely enjoy his job and loved his fans.
Our hearts go out to his wife and children as well as the rest of the Guerrero family. Eddie's passing is definitely a loss that will be felt by WWE fans worldwide.
R.I.P Eddie...via con Dios!!

Adios,
LISA

He He He...too funny!!!

2005-11-10T12:38:00.000-05:00

Ok, ok...I know I just finished posting in my blog...but I had to add this!!
Was surfing around alittle bit and I cant remember where I found this pic but it is too cool not to show all of you...I love it!!!

Its a "Deaf Leopard " as you can see....he he! Is that priceless or what?? LOL...I love it...
Ok..my sense of humor my be a little off but any LepFan would have to appreciate it :D
Bye (again)
LISA

Just a short HELLO :D

2005-11-10T12:23:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone...just thought I'd check in with a quick hello since I havent posted anything lately. We've been a little busy around here with the kids and all.
Our lovely Erica is making her confirmation on Sat. so I've been busy planning the after-party here at our house.
Also, our little guy Alex is testing this evening for his blue belt in TKD so fingers crossed..he's so proud of himself. I'll be sure to post some pics later.
Let's see...nothing else is really new here. Had a busy weekend and a pretty busy week with obviously another busy weekend ahead...phew ;D
Just wanted to mention something to all you "angels" out there who were so loving and supportive to me over this past year. Please keep our dear friend Janna and her family, esp. her Dad in your prayers. I'm sure by now most of you know what is going on in her life and we're sending her tons of love and prayers.

"Keep your chin up Janna Dear...we all love you, we're here for you and are all thinking of you"...sending{{HUGS}} your way!!

Well, thats about all for now...I'll see you all soon...Have a great day!!
Much love and big {{HUGS}}
LISA

OOooops...my bad!

2005-11-03T17:22:00.000-05:00

A VERY HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TO THE "THUNDERGOD" MR. RICK ALLEN!!! who turned 42 this past Tuesday, November 1st...
Shame on me for forgetting to post a special birthday greeting to a very special guy. It's always nice to remember nice people, and in Rick's case there is no question of his sincerity and genuine kindness to his fans. So Happy Birthday Rick...sorry this was posted a few days late. (Not that you'll ever see it, but...lol)
Hope your day was as special as you!!!
{{{Hugs}}}
LISA

More Halloween Pics....

2005-11-03T12:52:00.000-05:00

Hey there everyone...just thought I'd post some more pics from Halloween...the fun started for us on Friday night actually...Our TaeKwonDo school hosted a Halloween party for the kids that night and we had a blast.
First myself and two other classmates were judges for the costume parade. Then they had relay races to see who could wrap up three of the parents as mummies. I volunteered my hubbby Ric to be the "mummy" for my son's team....lol!!! He was such a good sport...poor guy :D The kids had alot of fun..and below is a pic of how cute hubby looked all wrapped up in toilet paper...he he he!
After the games were finished, we all hung around for awhile and took some pics. This one is of me and Rick with our kids, (Erica is the one next to me in the black and red) the pretty young lady next to her is her best friend Maria. And of course that adorable little Darth Vadar is our cutie pie Alex. They "goth'd" out alittle bit... they really weren't into wearing costumes yet since it wasnt Halloween but they figured a bit of make-up showed some Halloween spirit!
I LOVE THIS PIC....aren't they cute??? And I dont just mean my girls, Maria and Erica ;D
I know they look absolutely beautiful but that handsome guys they're using as a headrest aint too shabby either, eh??? LMAO ( Love you Honey...muah)

Ok...so there's some more pics that I just wanted to share with you. I have more...including me in my costume. Since you've all talked me into it I suppose I had better post one. I'm off to finish some writing for now, then on to some housework but I promise to post more pics later, ok? Hope you're having a great day....love and hugs to you all!!!!

See ya',

LISA

Ghoulish Pics...

2005-11-01T18:48:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone !!! Did anyone else besides me eat too much candy last night??? LMAO :D
Hope you all had a safe and fun Halloween yesterday..we did around here! Just thought I'd post some great pics we took of our little ghouls:D
This first shot is of my little guy at the Halloween party they hosted at our TaeKwonDo school. Isn't he the cutest Darth Vadar you've ever seen....lol?
Ok...in order to get the full effect of how awesome my daughter and her boyfriend Michael looked last night..I'm going to show you a before and after shot of them together. So here's how they looked before their costumes and make-up....

And here they are after...

Don't they look awesome??? Erica had such a great time "punking" him out..and Michael actually kinda liked the results...lol (minus the makeup of course) They had a whole bunch of their friends over and got ready then took off trick-or-treating around our neighborhood.
I even got dressed up as well (I'm such a big kid at heart) and took our little guy out for a bit...we had alot of fun!! Maybe I'll even post a pic or two of me in my costume...?!?!?!?! We'll see.
Anyway...I'm gotta run for now, we have TKD class in less than an hour and I have to get ready.
Have a bunch more pics from last night if you guys wanna see them later...just didn't want to bore you...lol
Until next time---"and there will be a next time"....
{{{HUGS}}}
LISA

2005-10-31T12:56:00.000-05:00

TRICK OR TREAT !!!!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO ALL OF YOU...My Dearest friends!!!
May your goodie bags overflow with treats...may the ghouls & goblins stay out of your path...and may you all have a fun & safe Halloween!!!
See you all soon....
Oh and by the way-
BOO !!!! (he he he)

HUGS,
LISA

"THE VOICE...."

2005-10-25T19:45:00.000-04:00

And now for the final installment...phew...I'm getting tired of being called a "bloody tease"..LOL
After Ricky left, Erica and I hung around near the door where we had been standing with him and Joe appeared several feet away from us through a curtain that was hanging over the dressing room doorway.
He was speaking to some guy who appeared to be associated with the band and kept looking over at us. A security guard just inside the door was talking to us and I looked over to see that Joe and this man were shaking hands goodbye. Just as he turned his back, he kinda looked over his shoulder as if he were waiting for me to say something. Sneaky buggar!
So I did...lol !! I said, "Oh Mr. Elliott..." and he stopped dead in his tracks and turned around slowly..as if he were teasing and said, "Yesssss" in a kinda drawn out tone of voice. Then smiled wide and walked towards us.
He stopped in the doorway and we exchanged hello's then I introduced myself and Erica. He gave me the same look that Phil had...the one like he thought he recognized me so I reminded him of us meeting in Lakewood in July and the portrait I gave him from Kate. To which he said,, "That's right...good to see you again." And mentioned that the second portrait was at home with the first she drew. (See Kate...I told ya'!!!..he he)
I went on to remind him that he had met Erica and I a few years ago as well at that radio station and he squinted his eyes, thinking back while I reminded him of the chocolate guitar I made him for his birthday and gave to him that day.
His eyes lit up and he smirked and said, "Yeah...I memba. Ya' tend to rememba those sort of things. Its not every day someone gives me a chocolate guitar."
Then he looked at Erica and said, "Boy, you've gotten a tad taller since then."
I swear her jaw dropped to the floor. She couldnt believe that Joe had remembered her as well. What a thrill!! Here's the pic I took of them together.
(After their pic...Erica leaned over to me and whispered, "My God he's tall..I never realized Joe was so tall.." (HE HE...she's too funny!)
We spoke with Joe the longest of everyone it seemed and he was so funny and friendly. Not in a rush to go anywhere. He leaned back up against the door and chatted away with us like old friends. (He's so sweet :D )
We talked about the show that night...how their set seemed shorter that evening and why...how the crowd seemed so subdued...etc....just B.S.'ed. It was so cool!
I told him that I had promised my dearest friend Kate (who drew his portraits) that I would give him a big hug from her...all the way from England so he smiled and said, "My pleasure " then wrapped his arms around me and pulled me up onto my tiptoes for an enormous one -armed bear hug. (One handed since he had a drink in the other hand...lol) Then he set me down just as Erica was getting the camera ready. I asked if I could have a picture with him and he said "of course." He kept his arm around me and pulled me against his side then said, "C'mon, get in here then & smile". So I put my arm around him on his shoulder and VIOLA'....here's our pic!A few minutes later Phil and Malvin and some crew people were coming out of the dressing rooms into the hallway and looked like they were about to get going so we told Joe that we didnt want to hold him up and we had better let him go. He smiled and kinda shrugged his shoulders like he wasn't in a rush...but we said our goodnights and thank you's anyway and let him head back inside. He said it was lovely to see us again and thanked us then disappeared behind the curtain.
Erica and I only hung around for a few more minutes because we had to ask the security guards how we were supposed to get out of the arena. The entire place was locked up tight since the concert had ended some time ago and the only people left in the whole place where the band, roadies, security, crew staff and US....lol!

So...a short man in a blue collared shirt with a "crew security" logo embroidered on it tried to explain to us the best and only way for us to get out but then decided to escort us himself. He led us out passed the semi(-truck )that was parked down a long ramp behind the stage area and was being loaded up with the bands equipment- then up and out the driveway, passed the security booth and next to the tour buses into the parking lot. It was hysterical....my car was the only one left in the entire arena parking lot, several rows over from the buses. It was pouring rain and cold....but we ran the entire way to the car.

WHAT A NIGHT, EH????? So ladies...that was our little adventure with the LeppMen..well 3 of 'em anyway!!! Was that cool or what??? I honestly dont know why I always get so lucky. I'm not complaining, mind you, I'm just lucky I guess. What ever the reason behind it...I'm glad I've got it...it makes for alot of great times and treasured memories!

Ok...now that my story has been told...I'm off to do a bit of reading and then head to bed. I hope it was worth the wait guys.. I truly hope you enjoyed hearing all about it and seeing all my amazing pics. Take care everyone...love & hugs to you all!!!

LISA

Back to my story....

2005-10-25T10:40:00.000-04:00

Hi again everyone...sorry to keep you waiting for so long. If you're still interested...I'll finish my Lepp Adventure!!!
As you have probably already noticed and figured out that next we ran into a certain Irishman, and it wasnt Viv.
I have seen Ricky open up several times for the Lepps but never had the opportunity to meet him. But let me just say this, what a great guy he is!!!
He was so friendly and sweet!! Just a genuinely nice guy.
He was more than happy to pose for pics and chatted with us for a while. He talked with Erica about music once I mentioned how she plays guitar and loves to sing. (I know this may sound a little biased because she's my daughter and all...but many people have told her what an amazing voice she has and that its a unique talent that shouldnt be wasted. ) Ricky told her that if he really enjoys it and is any good at it, she should stay with it and keep trying because someday it will pay off for her. He wished her the best of luck with it.
Soon it was time for him to leave so he hugged us "goodbye" and said that he hoped to see us again someday. He made sure that he reminded Erica to keep at her music before he left.

So thats our little encouter with Mr. Warwick. Up next is "the voice"...and though I know my dear Kate has heard all about it...I'm sure she's sitting on the edge of her seat just dyin' to hear it again...LOL
Will post more later today...don't want to keep you in suspense for too much longer :D
{{{HUGS}}}
LISA

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATE!!!!!

2005-10-23T16:25:00.000-04:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY DEAREST FRIEND & LEPMATE KATE!!!!!!!!
Happy Birthday to you...happy birthday to you....happy birthday our dear Mystkate...HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! Just thought I'd post this pic of Joe in honor of KATE'S Birthday today...Oct.23!!!
"I'm sorry that I can't be there to celebrate with you
my love but you're in my thoughts and always in my heart!!! I hope you have a great day...one just as special as you are!!
I LOVE YOU TO BITS DEARIE!!! {{MUAH}} Big hugs too!!!!"

So if you get the chance ladies...be sure to pop on over to Kate's blog and leave her a little birthday greeting!!!
Take care....
{{HUGS}} to all...
LISA

(P.S....Sorry that I could get Joe to squeeze himself into a box for ya...he's a bit busy these days ya know..with the tour and all..but I'm sure if he knew it were your birthday...he'd be there pronto to give you a big ole hug!!!! ;D )

And here "HE" is...

2005-10-22T14:34:00.000-04:00

Ok Ok...I know there are alot of ladies just perched on the edge of their seats infront of their computers so...here he is, as promised...MR. RICK SAVAGE!!!(Holding a portrait I'm sure most of you recognize from our Lovely Mystkate's blog!) Sav was unusually chatty that night, which is not the norm for him. (At least whenever I've met him that is.) He's usually pretty quiet and acts almost a bit shy. But on this night he came out with a huge smile on his face and extremely friendly greeting. We shook hands and I introduced him to Erica then handed him his portrait. I told him that it came all the way from England from my dear friend Kate and he was thrilled to receive it. When I mentioned that it wasnt a recent pic he smiled really wide and chuckled then said that he didnt mind that at all. He said, "Even better...I was much younger 'ere...I like that. I was quite 'andsome back then...wasnt I?" as he stared at the portrait and let out a little chuckle. He was beaming from ear to ear and thanked me for bringing it to him.
I apologized for dragging him out from the dressing room since he had tripped and hurt himselfand asked him how he was feeling. He scrunched up his face like "it was nothing" and said that he was fine, "all in the nature of Rock N Roll" he said. Then said it wasnt a problem at all,he was happy to come out and say Hello. I also asked him how his back was...that I had heard he injured it several months ago and he said it was "fine, thank you" (with a smile like he was suprised that I was concerned) and commented that he hadnt hurt in on stage or anything but he had to be more careful, nontheless.
We posed for the above pic then exchanged hugs (Erica too) and then he graciously said Goodbye and again thanked us for the portrait and some guy(DefLep security) escorted him back to the dressing rooms again.
And thats about it guys....that was our little encounter with SAV!!! I hope it was worth the wait...Next up...a certain Irishman...and I don't mean VIV, can you guess who???? LOL
Next installment coming soon so dont go away...unless of course you want to miss some guy named Joe who's coming soon. (Kate would say that I saved the best for last...right love???) So stay tuned!!!
{{{HUGS}}}
LISA

The Saga Continues.....

2005-10-21T11:26:00.000-04:00

I'm back again to fill you in on the rest of our amazing evening...sorry I made you guys wait...Again!!! I've posted our pics with Mr. Collen (as you can see).
Erica was so excited!! And the fact that Phil had said he remembered her and how much she had grown up thrilled her...as you guys can imagine. Meeting DEF LEP may not be a thrill for most 14 year old girls theses day...they'd probably rather meet bands like Linkin Park or Sum 41 or the likes of Green Day...but for my daughter...who's a DefLep fan..it was the thrill of a lifetime!!
So here's me and Phil again...it was pretty cool that he remembered me as well. They probably meet like a thousand people a week, right?? But a security guard told me that they (the band) always seem to remember the fans who keep re-appearing at shows and backstage. Especially when they are friendly and calm and just enjoy being around them and chatting...no freaking out or pestering them constantly. I think the fact that they remembered and were truly appreciative of Kate's artwork kinda helped a bit. So thanks My Dearest Lepmate...and see...I told ya that they would love your portraits and hold onto to them. And you thought they would toss them into the trash..Oh ye of little faith..LOL
Anyway...we spoke with Phil for a bit longer before Malvin came over to us..again and teased us a little bit. Leave it to good ole Mal to be the wise-ass of the evening. What a character!!! LOL
Didn't get a pic with him this time..he only stayed for a few minutes here and there..he appeared busy and didn't want to bother him. BUT...a certain bass player made his appearance next. (Man, if that isnt a dead give-away I don't know what is....lmao)
Stayed tuned ladies...more to come shortly...PROMISE!!!
{{{HUGS}}}
LISA

2005-10-18T16:38:00.000-04:00

Hello again ladies....sorry to keep you all waiting so long...but I'll pickup where I left off....
Erica and I were politely escorted backstage and only had to wait a few moments before Joe and Phil appeared behind us. It was soooooooooo cool!!!
They were talking with some people..and from the greetings they gave I assume they were friends of theirs (see pic below)..They looked over at us a few times and smiled :D
They were finally through talking and Joe was about to leave when he was distracted by some other guy...leaving Phil with those 2 guys and some girl. But it wasnt long until he excused himself and approached us. He gave me this look like he knew me and was just trying to figure out how..so I reminded him about meeting in Lakewood on July 5th and Kate's portrait and all...and he got this big smile on his face and said, "Oh yeah...I memba now...great to see you again. 'Ow are you?"and we shook hands.
The three of us chatted for a bit and I mentioned that Erica had wanted to meet Rory...lol...I think I embarassed her...LOL. Phil told me that Rory had just broke 6 foot tall!!!
I reminded him about meeting Erica a few years ago at the NJ radio station WDHA when I won that contest and he thought for a moment and then said he remembered and commented on how big she had gotten..and grown up.
Erica was stunned that he remembered her..she was beaming...LOL
It was so cool for both of us....I'll post the pics in my next entry...stay tuned!!! This gets even better!!!!!!! :D
{{{HUGS}}}
LISA

IAnd in the beginning.....

2005-10-14T11:34:00.000-04:00

This is how it all started....
After the band left the stage...Erica and I stayed in our seats to avoid being trampled to death as the arena emptied out. Since we were only a section and a half (approx.) away from the side of the stage where the equipment was stacked..as well as Phil's guitars, his cases and his guitar tech (didn't catch his name) I suggested to Erica that we take a walk over and just have a look see.
I had seen Malvin wandering around over there several times earlier in the night and figured that maybe he would show up again. If he did, I wanted to say hello. Oooh I almost forgot to mention...since my last DefLep concert had led to an exciting afternoon of meeting the band and getting pics,etc....before I left the house, I made sure that I brought along with me a copy of the latest portrait Kate had drawn, just in case. You all know the one I'm talking about...the amazing one of Sav. I mean, with my unbelievable luck...I figured it couldnt hurt to be prepared...just in case, right???
So anyway...I took it out of my purse to have it handy incase I did see Malvin and was gonna possible ask him to take it from me and make sure it got to Sav himself. But...when we got over to the barracade...about 6 feet or so away from us was Phil's open guitar/gear case and his tech was re-stringing and putting away Phil's guitars. So I glanced over, watching him and I was shell-shocked when I noticed the portrait Kate had drawn of Phil tacked to the inside of the case. Memba???The one I gave to him in July @ the Lakewood show???
Check it out???? Look below....
Phil's tech heard Erica and I talking about it (we were kinda loud...I was SO excited) and he over heard us. So he came over to chat with us and asked me if I had given that to Phil. Hence a little more chatting and then another member of the road crew overheard us talking and volunteered to take a pic of it for me so as proof that Phil did indeed still have it. So the above pic is the one that the roadie took for me. Actually it was the second one he took, the first one didnt come out so he asked if he could take another for me. What a nice guy, eh?
This picture above is the one that I took from where we were standing...inside that little red square is Kate's portrait of Phil tacked up inside the lid of his road case. How cool is that??????
So anyway...that guy in the pic is Phil's guitar tech..damn I wish I had asked his name..he was so nice. He saw the pic of Sav in my hand and asked me if I wanted to give it to Sav himself?? DUH?!?!?!?! I told him that we had only come over to have a look see and possibly say HI to Malvin if he was still hanging around and give the pic to him to pass along to Sav if it wasnt too much trouble.
So the tech asked us if we had spoken with the crew manager yet. I said "no" that I didn't even know him..so he volunteered to go and get him for me. Mind you...I never said a word ....I didn't ask him to do anything!!!
He vanishes around the corner to the opposite side of the stage and a few moments later this really nice guy comes over and asks us if we want to come back and give Sav his portrait ourselves!!!! OMFG>>>can you believe that???
I was in shock!!!
He opens the barracade for us and helps us step down and leads us backstage towards the dressing rooms...making sure we dont trip or get run over by any equipment cases along the way...lol. We wind up standing about 10 feet away from the doorway to the dressing rooms/hospitality rooms and he tells us not to go anywhere(like I would) and that he'd go and get Sav for us.
Is everyone ok??? I'm almost done with (with this part of the saga anyway..lol)
Have you fainted yet Sandy???Janna???
Ok...so he goes into the dressing rooms and when he comes out he tells us that Sav had tripped on Rick's drum risers when the band let the stage after their encore (OOh no!!) and that a doc was looking at his ankle or something and he'd be out shortly. But in the meantime...he told us that if anyone asked or messed with us..to tell them to come and get him. He said that we didn't have to go anywhere!!! How cool???
Then...it happened.....sorry girls no Sav yet....BUT....Erica and I are chatting away when all of a sudden....guess who pops out of the doorway?????
...to be cont'd.

I Said "WELCOME TO MY SHOW"

2005-10-14T10:33:00.000-04:00

Ok ladies...here we go...the moment you've been waiting for...sorry I took so long....ENJOY

Here's some of the LEPPS on stage....I know they seem abit far away but trust me when I tell you....we were actually closer than these picslooks...Dont know why cameras do that...LOL...They were awesome seats!!! They TOTALLY ROCKED and kicked some MAJOR ASS!!! Joe sounded awesome...they all did!!! As you can see Sandy my dear..ooh and miss Janna too..your sweet Sav wore his summer whites again..(even after Labor Day...shame shame Sav....lol) Joe looked great all in black...and those leather pants again ;D...Phil's shirt lasted to the beginning of the 4 th song (just FYI for you Phil-fans out there).
The audience was a bit subdued for my taste, as I mentioned earlier...which was kinda weird...Joe and I spoke about it later on (oops...am I giving too much away here???) I'm getting ahead of myself...
But Erica and I didn't care...we went wild...and finally about half way thru the show...Joe managed to get everyone pretty worked up!!!
Ok...so there are my LEPPS on stage pics....
Are you ready for what happened next??? I bet you are....hang on ladies...here we go!

WHAT A NIGHT!!!!

2005-10-13T09:54:00.000-04:00

HI GUYS....
All I can say is WOW...what an amazing night we had!! The LEPPS totally rocked the house!!! They sounded AWESOME...and our seats were great!!!
Ricky opened for them around 7:30 followed by Bryan Adams who came on alittle after 8:30...he was really good too!!! Then the LEPPS finally took the stage around 10:00!! The crowd was alittle more subdued than I had expected...which sucked...but Erica and I didn't care. We screamed and sang our heads off and danced our asses off...LOL!
By mid-show Joe had the crowd abit more roused and it was great!!! I have alot of pics to show you and you guys won't believe my luck...again...lol. I WILL most definitely post them all and tell you all about our adventure after the show but I promised my dearest Kate that she would get to see them first before I post them here. I'm really sorry but you're gonna have to wait a bit longer :D
I know that's teasing so I'll leave you with one shot that's a really strong clue as to what happened...and I PROMISE...I WILL post the rest of them later after I talk to Kate and Email them to her, OK??? You won't have to wait too long and trust me-they're worth the wait!!! LOL
So...see you all soon!!!
Until later-
{{{HUGS}}}
LISA

LET'S GET,,LET'S GET.....ROCKED!!!!!!

2005-10-12T11:21:00.000-04:00

YEAH!!!
The day is finally here!!!!!...I'm about 6 hours away from my departure for the Continental Airlines Arena and the countdown has begun!!! I'm so excited...Erica is excited...this is gonna be GREAT!!!
It's pouring buckets here but ask me if I care...LOL..."No wind...No rain...can stop me"...We're off to see the LEPPS and GET TOTALLY ROCKED!!!
I'll post something tomorrow and let you know how awesome the show was!!
Until then.....I leave you all with this thought:
"RISE up gather round...ROCK this place to the ground...BURN it up let's go for broke...WATCH the night go up in smoke...."
"What do ya' want??....What do ya' want?
"I WANT ROCK N' ROLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Later guys.....
{{{HUGS}}}
LISA

ONE MORE DAY!!!!!

2005-10-11T11:05:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone.....
Just a quick entry to say "YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH"...in about 30 hours from now I will be leaving my house and headed out to the DEF LEP concert!!!
I can hardly believe that the day came so quickly (not that I'm complaining...lol)...I'm so excited. What a lucky lady I am to be seeing them twice this year, eh???
In case I don't get the chance to post anything tomorrow...I promise to let you all know how the show was and fill you in on all the details on Thurs. so keep your eyes peeled for a post-show entry!!
See you all soon...
{{{HUGS}}}
LISA

A Little Ray of Sunshine....

2005-10-06T10:22:00.000-04:00

Greetings all :D
I'm back..and finally with some good news for a change.!!! With all the events that have unfolded over the past few weeks (months...{{sigh}}..) I had put others things in my life on hold that were less important and with that I held off mentioning an exciting event that is coming up for me. But now that all the stressful days are behind me for now(hopefully)...I would like to share with you what I feel is a "little ray of sunshine" in the dark & sad times that my family and I have been experiencing.
7 DAYS from TODAY....on Wednesday, October 12th...my daughter and I are going to the Continental Airlines Arena to see.....none other than....The Boys (pardon me- -Men) themselves!!! Yep, you guessed it!! We're off to see the lads from Sheffield...DEF LEPPARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH....YIPPEE!!!! :D
Am I doin' the happy dance or what?? Who's the lucky girl, eh??? LOL
I got the tickets a month ago and put them away in my drawer but now...it's time to get ready!!!! Let the excitement and anticipation begin...
I can hardly wait. I'm soooooooooooooo looking forward to this concert. Erica and I havent been to a concert together in awhile so this is gonna be so cool. She's really excited too...bless her "rock n' roll" heart. We went to see them a few years ago together and she loved it!!!
So...thats my exciting news for today my dear friends...I'll be thinking of you all while I'm sitting (who am I kidding....sitting????...I'll be standing..LOL!!) in my awesome seats, singing (screaming???) along with Mr. Elliott and the boys for an amazing 2 hours of LEP Music!!! Promise to fill you in on all the details :D
Well...I gotta run for now...have a hair appointment in an hour then some errands to run. I'll see you all soon!!! Have a great day!!!
Love & {{HUGS}}
LISA

FAMILY!!

2005-09-29T10:38:00.000-04:00

Just wanted to share this picture with you...
This is our immediate family..NO I'm not kidding...lol...this is the clan! Daddy had 7 children who gave him 29 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. This picture was taken last Christmas when we all got together for a "real family" Christmas! Pretty cool, huh???

{{{HUGS}}}

2005-09-29T09:53:00.000-04:00

I really don't have much to say today...I was just sitting here at my computer and figured I'd log in to my blog and post a little something.
Although there's really nothing interesting going on around here...not much to tell, I DID want to make sure that I sent {{{BIG HUGS}}} and much love & appreciation to all my dear friends and "angels" out there for all your beautiful responses to my last few entries. I'm sorry that I didn't post a reply earlier but I was a bit overwhelmed by your love & kindness. I logged in several times to read your comments, as well as showed them to a few family members and each time I was filled with such emotion that it brought tears to my eyes...I honestly didn't know what to say or how to express my feelings. You are all so wonderful and kind...I love you all!!!... {{Muah}} Thank you for being there for me.
I especially wanted to send TONS OF LOVE to my dearest friend and LepMate Kate...I love you Dearie!!! It was so wonderful to hear your voice the other day...it was just what I needed although I would have given almost anything to see your face at my door last week. (I know you would have been here if you could :D )I miss you Love and can't tell you how much your friendship means to me..don't know what I'd do without you!! Just knowing you're always there for me makes my life that much sweeter...you're a "true" friend in every sense of the word.
So...life goes on...slowly & painfully- but it does go on. It all still feels so surreal to me although I know in my heart that it is infact a heart-breaking reality. Each time I look into my hubby's eyes I want to cry...how I wish I could take away all the pain and heartache he's feeling right now.
On a personal note: "I LOVE YOU RICK!!! Sometimes I just don't know what to say...or how to say it...but I am with you. Whether you're here with me, in my arms or we're apart...we're together in spirit. Every minute of the day I think of you and I share your grief with every beat of my heart. I wish I could take away your sadness...fill the loneliness in your heart and ease your pain. No words can wash away the emotions that torment your soul but I'm here for you and I always will be...endlessly!"

Thank you again, to all of you...from the bottom of my heart...for your constant prayers and compassion for our family. God Bless you always!
{{HUGS}}
LISA

In Loving Memory...

2005-09-20T13:21:00.000-04:00

I just thought that you all might like to see a picture of the man whom you all have been praying for all these months.....God Bless you all!!!
REST IN PEACE DADDY.......................
We Miss You.............

"God grant me the serenity...."

2005-09-19T17:36:00.000-04:00

Dear friends and "Angels",
I just wanted to Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your constant thoughts and prayers for Dad. Words can not express how much my family and myself have appreciated all your support through the last few months. I love you all!!

It is with a heavy heart that I regret to inform you all that my Beloved Father-in-law passed away yesterday peacefully in Columbia Hospital with his loving wife and eldest son by his side. Unfortunately my husband and several other children and grand-children were not able to make it there in time, which was heartbreaking...but it does help us all to know that Dad is now at peace and will no longer suffer as he did for so long.

I dont really know what else to say...not because I don't want to but simply because I honestly don't have the words right now. My husband and I are sad, stressed, heartbroken, etc.., etc... and extremely busy with the plans for the next few days. Family will start arriving this evening from all over the country and there are so many preparations to make.
I will do my best to post again as soon as our lives calm down and this whole ordeal is overwith. Again, thank you all sooooooooooooooooooooo much for your constant messages of love and support as well as your countless prayers for our Father...trust me when I tell you...you were all praying for a truly wonderful man and tone of the most loved and cherished fathers in the entire world!!! He will be missed more than he could have ever imagined!!
God Bless you all...my dear friends and "Angels"...{{{Hugs}}}
In Love & Friendship-
LISA

PRAYERS PLEASE.....

2005-09-07T15:56:00.000-04:00

Just a quick post calling out to all my "Angels" and Dear friends...
Dad has been struggling through the worst days he has ever had. Since the weekend we have all been living on the edge of our worst nightmare and Dad is still in ICU fighting for his life. (Between his heart & blood pressure going berserk, weak lungs,and numerous infections combined with sky rocketing fevers -last one was 104.7-and lingering pneumonia...its a horrid mess.)
Each day that passes is harder than the one before...each time the phone rings my stomach winds up in my throat and my poor husband and Mother-in-law are running on...I don't know what...at this point. "God please bless them both as well as Dad in this difficult time. "
I'm so scared and stressed out and I feel helpless most of the time...I don't know how much more the family can take..esp. poor Mom.
So I'm calling to all my beautiful "Angels" and Dearest friends to ask you all once again to please keep your prayers in motion for Dad....if there ever was a time that he needed an angel on his shoulder...this is it! I thank God for my many blessings each day and include you all...words can't express my gratitude for your friendship and support...{{{{Great Big HUGS}}}}
I'll try to keep you all posted when I can...Love to you all and God Bless!!
LISA

A Quick Hello...

2005-08-30T14:32:00.000-04:00

Just a quick "hello" to all my friends and "Angels"....
Yes..I'm still alive and well (as well as could be expected, actually :C..) Things have been pretty stressful around here for the past few weeks and we have been so busy that I feel like I could sleep for a week..maybe more.
I'm sorry that I havent posted in so long and I only have a few moments so I'll give you all a "heads up" in an abridged version, for now.
1.The Crue concert was great. Hubby and I had a wonderful "date"!!
2.My grandfather was here visiting with us from Florida for nearly 2 weeks and it was great to have him.
3.Dad is not doing well I'm afraid. He is in the Medical I.C.U unit again in critical, but for now, "stable" condition. So needless to say, the last few weeks have been a rollercoaster of medical issues and mishaps which have really been putting a stress on all of us physically and emotionally...so PLEASE keep him in your prayers!!
4.Amidst all this chaos I've been trying to get the kids ready for school, which depresses me a bit as well because with all the turmoil these past months, I feel like we all (esp. my kids) really havent had much of a summer. Time just moves too quickly and I feel like they've missed out on alot. I just wish things would get better and we could return to a "normal" kind of life...(whatever that is, LOL)

Soooooooo, anyway....I'm still here....and I hope to be back to blogging soon.
I miss you all...you're in my thoughts and my heart my friends and angels!!!
Thank you for your support and prayers!!! I promise I'll try to be around more often.
And on a more personal note..."I MISS YOU MY DEAREST LEPMATE KATE....I got your email and I promise to log on for a chat or send you a reply A.S.A.P!!
I LOVE YOU TONS DEARIE...you're the best!!!" {{MUAH}}
Bye for now!!!
{{hugs}}to you all!
LISA

I'M BACK

2005-08-14T11:00:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone...I'm back from vacation!! Did you miss me??? LOL :D
We had a great time, just wasn't log enough though, could have used a few more days. The weather held up (for the most part) except for a few scattered thunderstorms and a bit of rain here and there but it was still a good 5 days!
I'll fill you all in on the details later...can't write too long of an entry right now, have alot to do today. My grandfather is going to be here tomorrow visiting from Florida; he's staying with us until the 25th..and besides that, as you may have noticed by my Mood Smiley that Hubby and I have a "date night" tonight!! WOOHOO....YEAH!!! We're headed out in a few hours to the PNC Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ for the MOTLEY CRUE concert!!
So...gotta dash for now, but I'll be back soon and fill you all in on the details of our vactation and let you know how the CRUE show was!!!
Love to you all & take care....see ya soon!!
{{{BIG HUGS}}}
LISA

Counting Down....

2005-08-04T11:05:00.000-04:00

Hello again to everyone...thanks to all of you for your wonderful comments and well wishes for Dad. I'm so glad that you enjoyed hearing all about my DEF LEP adventure and seeing all my pics. It was DEF a day & night I will never forget!!!
Just thought I'd give you all a quick update on whats going on around here before we leave for vacation (3 days and counting...lol). Rick's dad has been in Columbia Hosp. in NYC for over a week now in the Transplant Unit where he had his transplant surgery years ago. They first thought that they were going to perform a procedure to help isolate the kidney to keep it from poisoning his body but now they believe that his fever-causing infections are due to other problems and not necessarily the tranplanted kidney! It almost feels like we're back where we started months ago and its very distressing.
They have been doing some tests and havent really come up with anything concrete yet and in the meantime, poor Dad has been back and forth with fevers again and is still so weak that he can barely eat or stay awake. His has had a few good days and is now having really bad, discouraging ones again. I can't imagine how that poor man must feel...or Mom. The only thing Rick and I can do is be there for her, keep them both in our prayers and hope for the best.
I can truly be very disheartening...to say the least...and its been a very stressful few months on us all.
Thanks to all of you..my "Angels" and my dear friends for keeping our family in your prayers!! I love you all and appreciate your thoughts and prayers more than words can say!! Keep 'em comin' Loves..we're not outta the woods yet :D
On a lighter note...as I mentioned earlier...we are lucky enough to finally be able to go away on a mini-vacation. YEAH!!!! We are leaving NJ on Sunday morning for a family camping trip to Pennsylvania and we'll be back home sometime Thurs. evening. I know its not for very long..but we'll take whatever we can get at this point. The kids are so excited...and so am I!!
I can hardly wait to spend some time alone (ha ha..hopefully) with Hubby and just relax. We need this trip so badly...I can't even begin to tell you...lol.
So...I'll see you all when I get back...don't miss me too much...LMAO...just kidding!!

OOh and one more thing....I have posted below an awesome picture of my very own..personal...rock n' roll guitar wheelin' hero. My gorgeous hubby Rick playing his sleek black Yamaha..is he HOT or what??? Watch out Viv and Phil...hehe!

Gotta dash...have to finish cleaning the house and packing up for our departure this weekend...I'll post again sometime next week after we get back!

Love and hugs to you all :D

LISA

Sorry It Took Me So Long

2005-08-02T11:00:00.000-04:00

Hello again ladies....I"M BACK...LOL...finally! I know I know...I promised you all the last few pics and then I disappeared, leaving you all hanging on for the last few shots of our LepMen. I apologize...things got a bit crazzzzy around here and I havent had the time to post anything.
Well...here I am..finally and Here They Are!!!
Technically...this one of Rick should have been last....oops! We were screaming "HEY RICK" and waving our arms above our heads..and we got a great smile (as you can see) ...and a thumbs up from the Thundergod himself.
BTW....After I uploaded these pics I realized they are abit out of order but ...oh well..nobody's perfect...LOL!!! These are some shots of the last few precious moments our Lepps were on stage for all to see and enjoy!! And believe me when I tell you...they kicked ass!!! I havent heard them sound that good in a while..NOT that they dont always sound amazing...dont get me wrong. But they sounded extra-amazing that night...NEVER BETTER!!!
My niece and I screamed to Phil and we're waving like idiots ...lol...so he smiled and gave us "thumbs up" followed by a wave and a "BYE" that he appeared to say directly to us...what a sweetheart...it was very cool indeed!!
Another good shot of Mr. Collen in action!!!
This ones a pretty good shot...lol...dont know what the hell Joe was sayin to Phil but whatever it was must have been pretty funny because the look on Phil's face when he turned around was priceless and Joe was smilling from ear to ear and laughing!!!

Ok ladies...I hate to say it...but that's all I have. Hope you enjoyed seeing my pics and hearing my story about my AMAZING DAY (&NIGHT) !! I know I will NEVER EVER forget it..I had the time of my life.
MANY MANY thanks and big hugs to my niece Jessica for all the utterly awesome pics of me the with guys..dont know what I would have done without her!!
And tons of love and thanks to my wonderful hubby who stayed up with me, listening to me rant and rave about the time I had and even though he was totally exhausted...stayed up with me to download all the awesome pics from my camera and size them on my computer for me!! Isn't he the best???? {{{Huge hugs & kisses to you Rick...I love you Honey!!!!}}}
Well....I"m off to get some housework done and get packing. Yep, you heard me right...packing!! Yippee!!! After all we've been going through with Rick's dad (update coming soon) and all the other stresses in our lives lately...we have finally decided and made arrangements to get away as a family for a few days. We don't want to go far, for obvious reasons, but after not thinking that ANY sort of vacation was going to be possible this summer, we have made plans to go away camping for 5 days and we leave on Sunday morning!!! I can hardly wait!!
I'll fill you in on the details in my next post...and let you all know how Dad is doing. All I can say for now is PLEASE keep those prayers coming..he needs them!! Thanks to all "my angels" :D
Ok...well...I'm off. Have to dash for now...I'll try to post again soon...Love to you all and stay safe and healthy and cool in this summer heat!!!
{{{HUGS}}}
LISA

Here's More...

2005-07-20T09:46:00.000-04:00

Ok ladies...here he is...MR. SAVAGE looking fine in his "summer whites". Sorry its not too clear, I leaned over the barracade as far as I could to make sure that I got a good shot. So enjoy you Sav lovers out there...LOL...a.k.a. Sandy, Janna & Jude...I know you've been drooling since I posted the first pic :D Ok Kate and Kim...Here ya go...MR. "Leather pants" Himself....JOE ELLIOTT !!! I love that second pic of him...his hair all tussled and standing tall!!! Joe looked great and sounded amazing that night..his voice was perfect!!!
Oh and by now I'm sure youve all heard how Joe came out to the edge and stuck out his tongue to taste the rain. Several female fans have been on and on about that little maneuver. Yeah...I saw it too...and it was pretty suggestive LOL...Bad Joe Bad!! He also joked about us wanting to see him walk out into the rain and fall on his arse...which drew a big laugh!! That Mr. Elliott is truly a piece of work!!
Ok ladies, my turn...these are my fav shots of Phil on stage...esp. the bottom 2. I tried to get a shot of him on his back but with that damn few second delay on my camera (that I should be used to by now) I got him on his way back up. Oh well, they're still awesome shots!!! PLAY IT Mr. Collen!!!! :D

Ok...so I only have a few more shots to go. They're pretty good but alittle darker since it was getting later into the evening. I'll post them soon.
{{{HUGS}}} LISA

LEPPS Get Rocked!!!!

2005-07-18T13:22:00.000-04:00

Ok ladies....here we go??? Are you ready???LOL
It had already been the day that I would never forget and we were abit apprehensive about leaving the bus area for fear that we would miss another possible opportunity to see the guys again. But it was getting dangerously close to show time and we figured that we had better get inside or we'd wind up standing miles away from the stage. We had been told by several people that the line to get into the stadium was wrapped around the side of the building and that the place was packed. The stadium supposedly could accomodate 6,000 people and rumor had it that 8,000 tickets had been sold!!! So we waved goodbye to Malvin, who had been riding around in his golfcart...lol...and headed towards the entrance. I bought myself a T-shirt then we got into line (which really wasnt that long) and quickly entered the stadium. To our shock and total pleasure...my niece Jess and I noticed that although the field was packed with fans...there was a small section immediately to the right of Phil that was open just enough for a few people to stand. I was like, "You've got to be kidding me...someone is watching over us tonight!!" So needless to say...we rushed down onto the field and headed straight for the barracade. We ended up several feet to the side of Phil's spot on the stage with our hips pressed up against the barracade only several feet away from the stage and directly below the speakers!! WOO HOO!!! It was awesome!!!
Several minutes later..we saw Malvin drive up to the side of us with Rick Allen in his golf cart and Rick made his way to the back of the stage. Minutes later...as the remaining members of the band, Rory, Kristine, Michelle (with baby Samantha strapped to her in a baby carrier) and a few lucky fans also made their way to the side stage areas and "WE WILL ROCK YOU" began pumping out through the speakers. We all lost our minds!!!! Screaming and stomping our feet as we called out for the Lepps to take the stage!! It was a moment that sent chills up my spine!!! To be that close...in daylight...to see and hear everything so clearly was AWESOME!!!
CHECK IT OUT!!! (the pics arent that great...but to me...they capture memories of a night I'll never forget :D )
And here he is...the man most of you have been waiting for....SAV !!!!

I do have a better one that I'm saving for last...he he!! Sav came over numerous times but each time he did....it seemed to take an eternity for my camera to flash....I tried my best!!

Then we moved a bit closer towards the center...and closer to Phil...as you can see!!!
Ooops..these next two were shot first....before the one above....lol...sorry ladies..they're abit out of order!! But you get the idea!!

Ok....be back soon with so more stage shots....have more of Phil...a few of Joe, a pretty close one of Sav then Viv and Rick. Enjoy these and I'll post more shortly...PROMISE!!
{{{Hugs}}}LISA

And he's back....

2005-07-12T15:31:00.000-04:00

Alright..I'm finally to the last pic that was taken at the buses...and sorry girls...its not of Joe or Sav..lol
I need to back-track a bit here because this picture was taken in between Viv and Rick's visits. Anyway...my niece and I were standing around waiting for Rick and observing the Lepps wandering around behind the buses (as I mentioned earlier) hanging out in the hospitality tent and chatting with crew...etc... Joe always appeared to be on his cell phone but would wave from time to time. Ok..I'll get to the point.
Phil comes out of his tour bus with Michelle and the baby. They go one way and he comes straight towards us and the barracade (well a few feet to our right) but you get the idea. He moves the barracade and comes over onto our side!! My niece was in shock..and he says hello again to us and smiles...so I took the opportunity to go up to him and show him the baseball jersey I made to wear at the show that night. (You'll see it in the picture below) and he said it was really cool and gave me thumbs us with a huge grin. After he walked away I realized that I prob should have had him sign it or something...stupid me.
He excuses himself and heads towards a small white car that was parked behind us and gets in then drives away into the parking lot.
Alittle while later...we're standing there still waiting for Rick and my niece leans over and says to me..."Here come's Phil!" So I'm like..."Yeah right.." thinking that she's teasing me..but she taps my shoulder and goes.."No LOOK...here he comes." So I turn around and sure as shit...here he comes right up behind us from the parking lot. So I smile and he smiles back and says "Allo again..." I asked him why he didn't have a body guard or something since he's just wandering around the parking lot alone and he just shrugged his shoulders and smiled as if to say "What for?" and keeps coming towards us. So this time I remembered and I asked him if he wouldnt mind signing my jersey for me. He said "Sure...definitely.." so I thanked him and asked if I could have another pic with him and my jersey...he said "My pleasure!" so my niece was at it again...LOOK!!! Here we are again... Phil's covered up a bit of skin this time..LOL
It says "COLLEN"(in leopard print) above the number one and I didnt realize until I saw this pic that it was covered up a bit...oh well. I got the pic and we all know what it says. If you look close enough you can see Phil's signature on the #1. How cool is that, eh???
I apoligized for being a pain in the ass...lol and he said that I wasnt at all and it was no problem. So he said "See ya later" and wished us a great evening and told us to enjoy the show with a huge grin and a wave then went back into the bus!!
{{Phew}}...so thats my experience with Mr.Collen!! NOW LADIES...question??? "DO YA WANNA GET ROCKED??????""
Live pics to come next.....see ya soon!
{{{{HUGS}}}}LISA

The THUNDERGOD!!!!

2005-07-11T10:07:00.000-04:00

Its not every day you see a "leppard" hanging out a tour bus window but here he is...the thundergod himself...Rick Allen..smoking a cigarette & shouting at whomever passes by!! LOL It was so funny..I yelled over to him and teased him abit about what he was doing and he called back to me then laughed but due to the sounds of the bus to the left's engine running I couldnt make out what he said. I then asked him to come out and see us since we had been waiting so long and he told me he'd be right out!! And as you can see here..he kept his promise about 10 minutes later!!
I asked him what his response had been to my teasing about hangin' out the back window of the bus and smoking and he replied with a laugh..."What I said was...well at least its better than hidin' out and smokin' behind the bike shed!"
I gave him a puzzled look and he chuckled at me then said, "English humor Love" and smiled.

So...we chatted for a bit and to my shock and pleasant surprise..when I mentioned to him about us meeting 2 years ago at WDHA (a local NJ radio station) he corrected me and said, "Umm... that was 'bout 3 years ago, wasn't it though??"!!! He also said that he remembered me and my daughter!!! I thanked him for being so sweet to her and how she remembers him so well and the events of that afternoon and that she speaks about it often. Rick said that she was a sweetheart and he def. remembers her! I told him that she said "HELLO" (which she had made me promise I'd do) and he told me to tell her the same and he sends his love! I WAS SHOCKED....he remembered US!!!!!I couldn't believe it!!!
I got his autograph and we spoke for abit more then he had to leave us. But not before I got this great pic with him. He's so sweet! And btw...for all you lovely ladies who were so sweet and flattering me by commenting on how photogenic I am...LOL...I dont know what the hell I was saying in the pic below...but jeez...What the hell kinda face is that???LMAO
Anyway...that was my experience with Rick Allen....

So now that I had met all the Lepmen..what could possibly happen next you may ask??? Well stick around..the day is far from over and neither are the pics...I'll post the rest of them shortly. See ya soon!!

{{{HUGS}}}LISA

When Irish Eyes are Smilin' !!!

2005-07-09T18:51:00.000-04:00

Ok...if you ladies are done drooling of Mr. Elliott...I have a man from Ireland here with me that might interest you. Yep...Mr. Viv Campbell..... It took him a while to get to us but when he did he was a bit quiet...but friendly none the less...I dont remember what I could have said that got me the look in the pic below but his face quickly turned to all smiles in the next one down...LOL
We only chatted with Viv for a couple of minutes...he was nice enough to give me his autograph and then posed for a great pic....Thanks again to my niece Jessica!!
Although he is my second favorite guitarist in the band ;D....Viv's a really nice guy. Not very talkative sometimes...but sweet and friendly.
Ok...we're almost there ladies. The THUNDERGOD himself is next!!!! And what a sweetheart he was!!! More to come soon....don't go away!!
{{{HUGS}}}
LISA

Sorry Kate !!!!

2005-07-08T11:54:00.000-04:00

Ok...I've been left with no other choice then to post this for you all. My dearest LepMate Kate will probably never speak to me again but it had to be done. Posted below you will all see the amazing portrait that she drew of Phil. She thinks it sh*t and I think she's crazzzzzzzzzzzzyyyy!!
Phil himself was impressed and thrilled to receive it...so obviously its better than sh*t my dear!!I think we all need to rally together and beat the crap out of her....lmao!!!Let me or better yet, let our dear Miss Kate know what you think. Comments please!!!!! Sorry Love....had to do it!!!
{{{{MUAH}}}}
Love ya Kate!!!
LISA

THE MOMENT YOU'VE WAITED FOR>>>

2005-07-08T11:10:00.000-04:00

Ok ladies...here he comes...The One...The Only...MR. JOE ELLIOTT!!!! Looking slim and fabulous!!! He was so sweet and friendly...as usual.... He signed a few autographs for us....
and a few more....
Then came my turn....as you can see in the pic below..in his hot little (large actually, lol) hands he is holding my dear Miss Kate's amazing portrait that she drew of him. He absolutely loved it!! Just wish we had gotten a pic of his reaction..but I remember it perfectly Kate dear. Joe said he remembered you from the Sincerly Sheffield gig last year and remembered your first portait. He was amazed and suprised..and if I might add a bit flattered as well, that you drew yet another portrait of him. Let me just say now before I forget to add it later...when he walked away from us, he met up with his wife Kristine, Michelle and Rory near the front of the bus and was beaming with pride as he showed your portrait to each of them. They all appeared very impressed!! So if that isnt a thrill in itself...then what is my dear??? He obviously loved it and couldnt wait to show it off!!!
Ok....I should have put this one in last...thats the actual order they go in...but...OOPS! This is the girl Lisa that we met and hung out with (I mentioned her earlier) we took her pic first then Joe came to me....
So...are you ready??? Here it comes.......

HERE WE ARE.....I saved the best for last.....LOOKKEE LOOKKEE....this is the pic that my dearest LepMate has been on about and just dying for me to post for you all. Sorry I made you wait Love....{{{HUGS}}}
Yep....thats Kate's portrait he's holding. When we were getting ready to take this shot...Joe said to me, " 'ere...you 'old that and I'll 'old this...alright???..now smile!" He's so cute!!! What a moment, eh???? I was thrilled beyond belief to get this shot...special thanks to my niece Jessica for being the best photographer EVER!!!! Don't know what I would have done without her!

Phew....are you all ok? Still sitting upright or have you hit the floor? I know, I know...you're all busy wiping drool off your keyboards, right?? LOL...well hang on ladies, there's still more to come. We have 2 Lepps to go and a second visit from Mr. Collen!!! (to be cont'd.)

Don't go away....I'll post more soon :D

HUGS>>> LISA

Mr. Collen....again!

2005-07-08T09:28:00.000-04:00

Ooooh...almost forgot about this one of Phil as he was leaving us..(the first time..lol). I just HAD to post this one. Especially for my dearest LepMate Kate. Look up.....see what Phil is holding up in his hand???? YEP...that's right my friends, its none other than the amazing portrait that Kate drew of him. Thankfully I was finally able to deliver it to Phil and let me just tell you that he was absolutely thrilled to receive it. HE LOVED IT!! He said "Oh Wow" when he looked at it and that it was great! He thanked me and told me to thank Kate as well!! I was so beyond happy to see him holdling it in his hands when he walked away...all I could think of was Kate and how thrilled she would be as well. So...there you are dear...one down, one to go...and you know what that means....LOL
Ok....read on everyone!!! ;D

There Are No Words....PART TWO

2005-07-08T09:24:00.000-04:00

Ok...so where did I leave off??? Oh yeah...good ole Malvin!! Well, after Phil left us we waited patiently for the rest of the Lepps to come by and see us and several moments later we spotted Malvin headed back to the first bus. We called over to him and he smiled wide then walked over to us for a bit of a chat and some pictures....SEE----- He's so funny....what a character!! We chatted for a bit then he had to leave as well (his cell phone rang AGAIN!) and he said that his work was never done...But he did stop by for a few quick words now and again over the course of the afternoon. It was a pleasure to me the great "Stumpus Maximus"....LOL

Next came ...hmmm...lemme think now...what was his name again???? LMAO....oh yeah...I memba now....JOE ELLIOTT!!!!!

AM I LUCKY OR WHAT???

2005-07-07T11:55:00.000-04:00

Ok...NOW who's the lucky lady??? I feel like I waited to get this pic for years and now I'm so happy that I got it. Along with all the others of course but I really wanted this one. I can't explain why...maybe because Phil is my fav, but I just think he's a really sweet person as well as an absolutely amazingly talented guitarist ( I LOVE to watch him play!) and this pic is special. Ok...this is me and a really nice girl we met while hanging around waiting for the Lepps to come out. Here name was Lisa as well and my niece and I helped her out a bit. She was totally unprepared and didnt have a camera with her or even a Sharpie to get their autographs with. So I kept handing mine to the boys so they could sign something for her and took a few pics that I Emailed to her yesterday. What a pleasure it was to hang out with her and her husband!
Ok...{{sigh}}..so those are my Phil pics. Let's see...we've been through Sav and Phil. Boy do we have a long way to go...LOL! There's still Malvin, Viv, Rick...and yeah..and some guy named Joe Elliott :D
Stick around ladies...there's much more to come!!! 'Til next time..."and there will be a next time"
{{{HUGS}}}
LISA

NO SHIRT REQUIRED!!!

2005-07-07T11:24:00.000-04:00

Ok ladies...here he is in all his glory. We all know his as "The Rock Hard Body"..."The Shirltless Wonder"...the one and only---MR. PHIL COLLEN !!!!

He was so sweet and wonderul to stay and chat awhile with us. Phil is and always has been known to be one of, if not the most cordial and friendly of our LepMen. Always takes time out for his fans and spends quality time with them when and if he can. Well, he proved it that night! He's such a truly nice guy:D
Enjoy these while I up load some pics of one of the luckiest ladies ever!!! (and the best is still yet to come...lol)
LISA

Here's More Sav!!

2005-07-07T10:48:00.000-04:00

Ok ladies...here's a few more of Mr. Savage....sorry that he wasnt looking up or at the camera...I tried my best but he was a bit quiet and almost shy. Didn't really have too much to say but was very sweet. The last one is of him signing something for me. ENJOY!!!
Stay tuned my friends....Mr. Collen is up next!!!!
{{Hugs}}
LISA

Can You Handle It???

2005-07-07T10:15:00.000-04:00

Ok ...here he is..or should I say here WE ARE!!! Can you handle it?? LOL I'm sure I know a couple of lovely ladies who are drooling all over their keyboards right now??? and you know who you are!! ENJOY my dears...I do have a few more pics of Mr. Savage that will follow just as soon as I re-size them to fit here. For now, enjoy this one...am I one lucky lady or what??? ;D

{{HUGS}}

LISA

Time Doesnt Always Heal

2005-07-06T21:04:00.000-04:00

I hate to interupt the details of my wonderous afternoon with the Lepps...but I have to make a short entry at this time that means alot to me.
Three years ago today, July 6th, I lost someone very important to me after a long illness with a rare form of blood cancer that was supposedly in remission.
My sister Joan was taken from me suddenly and way too early at the young age of 51. She was my best friend, my confidant and often times, my strength. She always knew the right thing to say just when I needed to hear it and was always my shoulder to cry on as well as my cheer leader.
They say time is a healer...but I must disagree...it still hurts as much today as it did the day she left me. I will miss her every day of my life and she will live in my heart even longer.
"I love you Joan & miss you more than I could ever say......wherever you are- I know you are an Angel watching over me... I Hope You Dance"

DEF LEP show last night!!!

2005-07-06T12:36:00.000-04:00

THERE ARE NO WORDS...!!! ( Part One)
Where do I begin to tell you all about my adventure last night?? Well...I don't want to keep you all in suspense so I'll just get right to the point..it was the most awesome night ever!!!
My niece and I arrived at the venue around 3:30 or so and parked about 2 aisles away from the Lep's buses. Just as we were about to leave the car...2 more buses pulled in slowly and headed towards the others. There were small barracades set up around them and one security guard but NO FANS!..I could hardly believe it. So we made our way over and watched the buses park against the curb.
I had my dear LepMate Kate's portraits in hand along with sharpie markers and a printout that I wanted to have signed and waited with baited breath. We were about 15 feet away from the buses and could clearly see each door at the front of the buses.
Suddenly...the door the back bus (they were parked side by side...one pulled up a bit further than the closer one) opened and out walked Sav!! He waved to us and smiled!
Mind you there were only about 8-10 people including my niece and myself waiting there. Next came Phil...out of the first bus and waved and when we called him over he motioned "one minute"with his finger that he'd be back. Then shortly after came Rick , Viv and Joe...then Joe's wife Kristine...followed closely by Phil's son Rory and Michelle with her and Phil's adorable baby girl in tow. Then Malvin appeared and waved to us.
The men disappeared in different directions...some went to their hospitality tent or the bathroom or headed down the nearby ramp (driveway) to head into the arena for the soundcheck. Moments later we heard "Promises" echoing from inside...it was awesome!!!
They sounded excellent!!! We were so excited!
While the boys were rehearsing abit...we did get to see quite a bit of Kristine, Michelle and Rory...Malvin as well. Michelle appeared several times trying to get herself settled with the baby and the stroller , etc....so I called over to her telling her that the baby was beautiful (which she is with a full head of bright red curls) and she smiled to me and said thank you!
I must add....the pic of her and Phil with Samantha on DarrensUk Site do not do her justice.She is an absolutely beautiful woman....and very skinny...pretty friendly as well.

Nearly 30 minutes later...they re-appeared and Sav headed towards his bus again...entered it and then re-appeared several minutes later and came over to us (only 6 of us remained). We chatted for a bit and he signed some autographs and took pics...he was abit shy & quiet but very sweet..."I promise that I'll post those pics ASAP Sandy dear....lol"...Can't keep you waiting too long :D
A bit later...Phil came back to the buses and was helping Michelle with the baby to get back onto the bus then came over to us. Now we were down to 4 of us...it was so cool to be able to chat with him...as usual...he was extremely friendly and talkative...what a sweet guy. He signed things for us and posed for numerous pictures. I gave him the his portrait and he loved it!! He raised his eyebrows and said it was "Great" ...thanked me with a pat on the shoulder and then posed for a pic...(will post that one too...lol) He chatted with us for a bit longer then excused himself and said he'd see us later.
{{Deep breath}}...ok...let's see...who was next???
We shouted over to Malvin...who smiled and told us he was busy running around but he'd be back shortly. And just as promised...he reappeared abit later and chatted with us for some time. I got his autograph as well and showed him Joe's portrait...he was speechless...he said it was awesome (told ya Kate!!) He asked if I wanted him to sign his real name or his alter-ego of "Stumpus Maximus"...lmao...and I told him whichever he wanted. So he signed, "Lots of love, Malvin".
As he was leaving...I told him that Joe had earlier promised that he'd be back (which he did...sorry, forgot to mention that)...so I asked him to remind him and to tell him that I had a present for him. He smiled and assured me that he would and said he'd definitely be out shorlty (Joe that is).
We saw Rory several times more and I asked him for his autograph as he got on the bus. He said NO...and chuckled. So I asked him if when he got rich and famous on his own would he give me one then to which he replied with another laugh, "Maybe" then disappeared into the bus.
We also spotted the band roaming around behind the buses near the hosp. tent, Rick and Joe chatting on their cell phones, Viv and Phil waving to us, Sav just roaming around going about his business. It was really great to be so close and watch what goes on...they're just ordinary people like us...afterall. So we all very polite and considerate by not constantly calling to them or shouting their names. We simply waved or smiled and got the same in return from them while we waited patiently for each of their personal visits.....(to be con'd!)
MORE SOON....
{{HUGS}}
LISA

I SAID, "WELCOME TO MY SHOW"!!!

2005-07-05T11:33:00.000-04:00

Greetings to you all My Fellow Bloggers & LepFans...
Its that time....YEAH!!!! "T" minus 90 minutes and counting until I leave for my DEF LEP concert!!
I'll fill you all in on the details when I get back...I'm soooo looking forward to this show....I can hardly wait to get there and rock out!!!
Fingers crossed that the weather holds out for us. The forcast is for sunny skies most of the day and mid to upper 80's but with a chance of scattered thunderstorms later tonight!! Uh Oh :C
My niece should be here shortly so I had better run and finish getting ready to leave. I leave you all with this final thought:
"Hold onto your hat, hold onto your heart
Ready, get, set to tear this place apart...
Don't need a ticket, only place in town
That'll take you up to heaven
And never bring you down!!!
ROCK ROCK TIL YOU DROP!!!"
See you all when I get back!!! BYE for now!!!
{{HUGS}}
LISA

What a Way to Start the Morning!!!

2005-06-30T12:20:00.000-04:00

Greetings all....and how are all my friends & Angels today??? Its a cloudy muggy day here in Jersey with only 5 MORE DAYS and counting until LEP-MANIA!!!
Just caught them on the Regis & Kelly show!! WOW did they look and sound awesome..can hardly wait 'til Tuesday!! They played "No Matter What" accoustically and it was great!! Joe spoke to Regis for a few minutes and then it was over :C It all happened too fast if you ask me...but I taped it anyway. Added it to my tape that has their appearance on the Today show.
Just wanted to say a quick "Hello" before I'm off to run errands and take my daughter to the doctor. She's not feeling too well and has a really sore throat and swollen glands...sounds like strep to me but we'll see what the doc says.
Ooh..and some exciting news for me & hubby in the TKD world...we're testing again next week. This time we're going for our yellow belts!! Both our kids are testing as well. Erica is going for her orange and Alex is going for green..so fingers crossed and wish them luck. They've both worked and trained so hard!!
As you can see posted above is a pic of us in our TaeKwonDo uniforms...lol...they took family portaits last month at the school and we just got ours back so I wanted to share it with all of you!!
Anyway...gotta run for now...I'll see you all soon!!
Love & Hugs,
LISA

I'M BACK.....

2005-06-27T10:17:00.001-04:00

Hi there everyone...am back after a very long week. Been really busy around here between my daughters graduation and Dad still being in the hospital, TKD class and all sorts of other sh*t. What else is new, right?
Well, Dad is doing a bit better these days...he's out of the Intensive Care Unit and looking alot better. BUT...he's extremely depressed. Went up to see him yesterday and I was so sad to see him like that. It def. did not seem like our Dad lying there in his bed. He doesn't smile or respond well to anyone. He's worrying us a bit...he's just so deeply depressed. So..I guess we all just keep praying that his spirits perk up a bit and he re-locates his hope for the future and will to get better & stronger.
So...thanks to my dearest love Kate...I see that you all know it was my birthday yesterday...LOL!! Thank you so much for your love ,friendship and birthday wishes!!! {{hugs}} back to you all. I had a wonderful birthday; which actually started on Sat. night. Hubby took me on a shopping spree at the mall. I swear I felt just like Julia Roberts in "Pretty Woman". It was awesome...i felt so spoiled..it was alot of fun. Hubby picked out some truly gorgeous things for me and we had alot of fun letting him dress me up. I got some really beautiful new clothes, I'm so excited!! Can't wait to wear them all...have started already!!! LOL
THANKS RICK.....Love Ya Honey!!! ;D
Then yesterday...we did some chores around the house together then had a BBQ in our backyard with my mom-in-law and my daughters friend as well. Just a intimate little gathering with the people I love most!! (Minus one certain someone from the UK :C...maybe next year Love...) But it was great!! Hubby took the girls to the store and got me all sorts of good food and a delicious ice cream birthday cake..then he came home and grilled. YUMMY!!
Oh and speaking of presents and thanks...I also want to thank my dearest LepMate Kate..once more, for the wonderful little package she sent me last week. Packed full of little "Leppy" stuff and goodies. You know what I like my dear...{{muah}}...but you spoil me!!!
So...thats whats been goin' on around here...oooh oooh...how could I forget...guess I'm too excited telling you all about my great birthday weekend....
8...only 8 days and counting till the LEPPS!!! Yippee...can hardly wait!! Just hope its nice weather. (Fingers crossed..lol)
Anyway...I had better get going. Weekends over and there's a bunch of housework calling to me. I'll see you all soon...thanks again for all your prayers for Dad (keep 'em coming) and your warm birthday wishes for me (love you all)!!!!
Have a great week everyone....see ya next time!!
HUGS,
LISA

Words for the day: ...your favorite Lep song...keep it in your mind all day...and ENJOY!!!

I'M BACK.....

2005-06-27T10:17:00.000-04:00

On A Personal Note

2005-06-21T12:10:00.000-04:00

Greetings to you..my friends, my Angels and LepLovers...
Today I feel compelled to post a personal entry in my blog to set the record straight for the ones I love. Please bear with me and forgive me for dragging my personal sh*t out into Blogland...I feel I have no other choice.
It has been brought to my attention on numerouse occasions that my DefLep obsession as well as my occasional "LepLusting" on my own Blog as well as others is becoming detrimental to my personal life. Because of these comments & my explanations for them being taken in vain and with disbelief I am hereby defending myself once again.
I apoligize if something I truly enjoy and sometimes use as my escape from the everyday bullsh*t in life has been offending a certain person in my life. This was not my intention EVER...and no matter how hard I try to explain it or attempt to prove that my actions are simply meant in fun and totally innocent..I am forever accused of the opposite.
YES...I love DefLeppard...YES...I think Phil is an amazing guitarist and an attractive man...they all are!! For most of my teenage and early twenties years ...truth be told, I had it BAD for Joe...that does NOT mean, however, that even given the opportunity I would EVER do anything with ANY of them (physically or otherwise) that would cause permanent damage to my personal life. My oggling and ranting on this blog site and others, as well as personal conversations with my dearest friends are ALL IN FUN..."GIRL TALK" if you will and nothing more. I know that I shouldn't speak for everyone... but I know for myself....I would never & could never take it any further then a simple flirtation with any member of the band. YES..that includes Mr. Collen!!! I don't meant that to insult anyone...I'm not saying that any of my friends would or are wrong for feeling differently. So please , don't misunderstand me.
This is me we're talking about and I know myself...Iknow my heart and I know where my loyalties and passions lie. And they dont belong to a certain blonde haired englishman. They belong to a hot sexy italian who I am have been hopelessly in love with for some 21 years!!!
Again...I apologize for dragging my personal sh*t out here where it probably doesn't belong ..but...I don't know what else to do. I feel helpless and hopeless in my plight to defend myself.
In a world of personal turmoil, family illness, over abundant stress, teenage suicide, teen angst, learning disabilities, overbooked work schedules, dis-functional family issues and the list goes on and on...I'm sorry if my form of escapism (on any level) has hurt or aroused any doubt of where my loyalties lie.
I tend to be a bit obsessive and overly romantic as well as possess an over-active imagination. Which may not always be a bad thing..as my novels have shown. (If they go anywhere that is?!?!?) The hopeless romantic .vs. the overly logical is a war that I feel cannot be won and its killing me.
I am an emotional, sometimes irrational, passionate person...I am a woman afterall...and aren't most of us the same??? My soul cries out for acceptance and attention for the unique person that I am...not for critism for what I am not or the times I fall short. My love for my husband and my children runs deeper than anything I've ever known and regardless of what happens in life...I would NEVER betray that or forsake it!
I'm just so tired of having to defend myself and my actions when they are solely meant in jest! What is so horribly wrong with being a 40 year old housewife who gets to be a 20 year old girl that chats & obsesses with a few friends every now and again. I don't necessarily wanna grow up and I def. don't wanna get old...so if I don't feel it or look it...why should I? I'm not trying to hurt anyone and my conversations were not meant for anyone else but my fellow obsessors & friends to view. I am not running off with anyone...I'm not a groupie...I'm just an over-zealous fan! ! This is what I enjoy...its "my place" to just hang out & be young again,, to somtimes be the person I don't get to be on a daily basis. It's a great place to visit...but I don't wanna live there!
Again...my Friends...my Angels and "Moms" and "Wives"...I sincerely apologize for my ranting. I just dont know what else to do...or where to turn....how to make my explanation fall upon understanding ears that will truly HEAR and not just
listen! I hope you all understand where I'm coming from and don't think me stupid or crazy for this entry...If you know how I feel or can sympathize...please let me know. I'm feeling pretty alone right now and lost!
Thanks for listening...I promise next time I'll be alittle more upbeat!!
I appreciate your friendship, compassion and understanding!!!
Love & hugs to you all....
LISA

Words for the day: (No Lepps today...Sarah speaks instead)..."Heaven bend to take my hand and lead me through the fire...Be the long awaited answer to a long and painful fight. Truth be told I tried my best but somewhere along the way...I got caught up in all there was to offer..But the cost was so much more than I could bear...
Though I've tried I've fallen
I have sunk so low
I messed up...better I should know
So don't come around here and tell me I told you so...
"We all begin with good intent, when love is raw and young.
We believe that we can change ourselves, the past can be undone.
But we carry on our back the burdens time always reveals.
In the lonely light of morning...in the wound that would not heal.
It's the bitter taste of losing everything I 've held so dear....."

In The Arms of The Angel

2005-06-17T22:01:00.000-04:00

I'm writing this entry tonight with a heavy and distraught heart...my family and most of all my wonderful father-in-law are in desperate need of your prayers My Angels.
Daddy has taken a desperate turn again and is now in the critical care unit of the hospital and his prognosis is bleak. They intebated him this afternoon due to his difficulty breathing and his lungs are in a state of double pneumonia. His body is not responding to any of the antibiotics. They have him mildly sedated to keep him comfortable but he is restless and non-responsive.
My mother-in-law is numb at this point and an emotional wreck. She is here with us everynight after she visits him and each night she is worse than the one before. I feel so helpless and my heart aches for her and my husband. I try to help as much as I can but I feel like all that I do just isnt enough.
I come to you...My Friends...My Angels with a humble heart and a plea for your graciously offered prayers once again. I thank you all for your constant well wishes and prayers that you send our way...your compassion and warm loving hearts never cease to amaze me and re-affirm my belief that there are still those out there who, though they have never met, care enough for others to shower them with kindness and offer friendship. I will forever be grateful to all of you!!
God Bless you all...you know who you are! I love you to bits...
HUGS...
LISA

I'M MELTING!!!

2005-06-15T09:20:00.000-04:00

Hi there everyone...God it's hot here! This humidity is killing me...lol
Sorry I haven't been around in awhile...there's been alot of chaos around here lately that's kept me pretty busy and I've been so tired and stressed. All this heat and humidity just seems to be making it worse too...yuck!
My daughter & her friends have been thru the ringer lately and I feel so helpless. One of her friends tried to commit suicide last week and was put in the hospital but she was released the other day. She came over for a visit and went along with us to watch her at TKD class. While we were there she took off and we found ourselves driving all over town after class searching for her. I was a wreck! Her parents finally located her...wandering around with another friend who just happened to be my daugher's "X" boyfriend...yeah I mean the one she was bringing over here the past few weeks. Anyway...the had broken up because he chose to get back with His "X"...OMG...such drama at such a young age!
So...anyway...her parents have had enough and decided to "send her away".
Whatever that means..we are yet to find out. So to say the least, my daughter has been distraught.
On top of all that..my father-in-law has been back in the hospital for over a week now and was doing well until last night. My mother-in-law called my cellphone last night while hubby and I were in TKD class and was extremely distraught and in tears. She came over our house after class and fell apart...the poor woman. I feel so helpless, again, and wish there was something I could do to help her. I suppose just being there with a shoulder and a box of tissues helps but I feel like I should do more. God knows she's always been there for me and more of a mother to me than I've ever known, even in my own family. I just hope that she's feeling better today and is able to hold herself together.
So...please...a message to all my "Angels"...I beg you all to please keep Daddy in your thoughts and prayers once again. All these problems he seems to keep having and the illnesses that plagues his poor tired body are really taking their toll on him. He needs all the prayers and well wishes he can get. THANK YOU...you guys are the best! Muah :D
Well...there's more I could say and fill you in on our adventures around here but I'll save that all for another time...I have so much to do today. Erica's graduation party is this Saturday ( she's graduating from 8th grade into High School)....and I have alot to tend to before then. I have to run out to the stores and pick up some last minute things...get the yard in order...etc, etc...
I hope you are all doing well...look forward to hearing from you soon.
Ooh and on a more personal note...HUGS to our Miss Kate and her Elliott. I know we were all praying for them both and we're so glad that he was found and is at home; safe and sound where he belongs! LOVE TO YOU BOTH MY DEAREST KATE!!!
Phew....ok, I'm off and runnin'...again! LOL
See you all soon in Blogland...take care and be well my friends and "Angels"!
HUGS,
LISA
P.S....Only 20 days left to the LEPPS and counting!!!! YIPPEE!!!!!

Words for the day: "I've been burning and dousing the flames. I feel the whiplash of the backlash on my face. I melt to sleep at night but I wake to trip the day.....Is this the truth, why don't you tell me?"

WE DID IT!!!

2005-06-04T11:42:00.000-04:00

YIPPEE!!! WE DID IT!!! Rick and I are now officially white belts in TaeKwonDO!! I was so nervous last night standing there in front of the Grand Master but we did it! At the risk of sounding conceited...I apologize -but we did sooooo good...I'm so proud of myself. I even broke the wooden board on the first shot!! It was awesome!! It felt great!!
Ok...enough patting myself on the back...how is everyone? Sorry I havent been around this past week..havent really had much time. Been busy writing and chaufferring my kids all over town to all their activities...plus been planning my daughters graduation party. She's graduating 8th grade in a couple of weeks and we're having a HUGE BBQ here for her and her friends. Not to mention our large family..it should be great!! Just hope we have some nice sunny weather on the day of...fingers crossed.
Besides that..not too much is new around here. Same ole same ole. Think I'm wearing out my copy of "ROCK OF AGES" though...lol...as I'm sure we all are!
31 days and counting...WOO HOO...C'mon July 5th!!! Can hardly wait to see our men live and rockin' the house (or field I should say) ;D
visited Darren's UK site and took a peak at the set list and pics from the opening night of the tour...and all I can say is WOW...now I'm really excited!! It should be an awesome performance...as always- am I right ladies? Our Lep Men never fail to please :D
Well...I've gotta run...have alot to do around here this weekend so I had better get started...I'll see you all soon.
LIVE LOVE AND BE WELL MY DEAR FRIENDS!!!!
HUGS,
LISA

Words for the day: "I said 'Welcome to my show'...its just- a you and me Baby...we got the whole damn night to go!!!"

THE LEPPS ROCKED!!!

2005-05-27T10:18:00.000-04:00

YEEHA!!! OMG..it was so exciting...but not long enough!!
Greetings to all my fellow LEP fans..just finished watching the boys on the Today Show and they looked awesome and ROCKED the streets of NYC!!!
I was up and ready by 6:45 with cup of coffee inhand and the VCR loaded and ready to tape just as I swore I would and finally at a few minutes before 8:30 they took the stage and sang "Pour Some Sugar On Me"...what a way to start the morning, eh? :D They interviewed Joe & Phil briefly...it was so cool to hear their voices again...we love those accents boys...he he!
Oh and just for the record my Dearest Kate...Joe's haircut looks great (A bit diff than the pic you sent me) and appears as though he has shed a few pounds as well..he looked awesome! As far as the rest of 'em...Rick looked the same...Phil looked the same and is still as always the "Rock Hard Body" of the group(as someone once named him...lol) ... Viv was sporting a bit shorter hair cut and as I'm sure Janna noticed closely...her dearest Sav had straightened his hair a bit...looked adorable!
BTW...I looked f0r your and your sign in the crowd Janna dear...but not sure if I spotted you or not...please let me know what your sign said and if you were shown live!
Then they made us all wait for their second performance which closed the show at 9:54 and performed "No Matter What"....which was even better than the first!!
Man..i cant wait to see them in concert this summer....39 days and counting ladies....lol!!! It feels like years since they've toured...the anticipation is killing me...lol!!
So...now that I've seen and taped our Dear LEPPS..I'm off to take a shower and get ready to head out into the warm sunshiney day out here in Jersey. I have a few errands to run and then have to head to my mothers..( ugh :C) but shouldn't be there long..Thank goodness! (I'm so bad)
Anyone have any fun plans for this Memorial Day weekend???? We're having a family BBQ here on Sunday so fingers crossed for some great weather,eh?
Hope whatever you all will be doing you have a safe, fun weekend and I'll see you all soon!! Love to all....DEF LEPPARD RULES!!!! :D
HUGS...
LISA

Words for the day: "Slow down...hold on- you're too fast...you're too strong-take it easy make it last...take it easy not to fast...DON'T LET GO...."
"LET IT ROCK.....LET IT ROLL!!!!!!!!"

Good Times Bad Times

2005-05-18T16:21:00.000-04:00

Hi there everyone...
Sorry that I havent been around in awhile; things have been as crazy as usual around our house. Without boring you all to death I'll try to keep this entry short & sweet (he he..you know how I get)..anyway:
First off...my 14 year old daughter has got herself a "boyfriend" I guess you could call him, even though she isnt allowed to have one until she is 16. They've only been seeing each other for a week and he's been here twice and they chat on AOL everynight. I CAN TAKE IT!! I'm def not ready for this sh*t...she's too young...and I'm def not into having this kid here all the time. He seems like a nice guy and all; BUT...let's just leave it at that...
Second...GOOD NEWS!- :D..we did adopt a greyhound on Sunday. She's a beauty! Her name is Roxy and she's 3 years old..what a sweetie..she loves to give hugs and kisses and is getting along great with everyone in our house. (I'll post pics soon!) Well...except for my cat who has been in hiding...I think Roxy's size just kinda thru her for a loop, but she'll get used to her. Her & our Cocker Spaniel Maggie are buddies..so that's really cool.
Third...SAD NEWS- :C..today I had to put my other cat Tawny down. She was 15 and blind, senile and losing control of her bodily funtions. It was so sad...I hated to do it but I had no choice. I feel awful....
So...that's been my week so far. Aside from all that...its the same ole-same ole every day. Tae Kwon Do class is great!! Still having a blast with that and really feel like I'm getting into shape..stretchin' and tonin'...its great!
OOOH ...how could I forget...on the DEF LEP front...I FINALLY got my copy of "ROCK OF AGES" today!! YIPPEEEEEEEE....I'm soooooooooooo happy!!! :D
And..if that wasn't exciting enough...there going to be on TV Friday morning at 7:00 am to do a live performance in New York (local news station)...so, Guess who's gonna be up early with a hot cup of coffee and a tape in the VCR?!?!?!?!?
LOL
I'm gonna take off now...have to make my little guy something to eat and then he's off to TKD class. Then I have to bring him home, pick up my daughter (who had better be ready) and take her to TKD class...then finally meet my hubby back home and have some dinner with him. Whew...it never ends, does it ladies??? LOL
Well...take care everyone...I'll see you all soon (hopefully)!!
Live Love & Be Well
HUGS<
LISA

Words for the day: "No matter what you are...I will always be with you- Doesn't matter what you do (girl)...Ooh (girl) with you...."

Its A Sunshine Day!!

2005-05-10T16:20:00.000-04:00

Hi there everyone...what a beautiful day it is here in Jersey!! Hope its the first of alot to come..C'mon Summer!!!YEAH!!!
Hope all of you had a beautiful Mother's Day..thanks for all your wishes..I had a great day myself.
Not too much is new around here...same sh*t, different day...LOL...Lots of running here and running there..Alex has TKD (TaeKwonDo) class in less than an hour then have to come back home and eat quickly because then Rick and I go back to TKD for our 7:00 class :D
Oooh, one small bit of news...we MIGHT...be adopting a new dog!?!? We're not really positive yet but I think it would be great..and I, for one, would feel really good inside knowing that we rescued a beautiful, gentle animal from a horrific certain death. My niece sent me an artical via Email this weekend about Greyhounds..one of the most majestic and friendly companions as far as canines go. Since most states have outlawed greyhound racing there are nearly 1200 newly-retired dogs that need loving homes. As of May 14, if foster and/or permanent homes are not found for these awesome dogs...hundreds with be put down each week. I think that's utterly disgusting...there's an association that is asking people to either adopt, foster or send donations to help out in the rescue efforts and I have contacted one of the foster-mothers of a 3 year old male Grey named "Ricky" ( how ironic is that???) and we are going to a "Friends of Greyhounds" picnic on Sunday to meet him. We havent made up our minds 100% yet but we might adopt him...I'm trying not to get to excited..dont want to be disappointed (just in case)...but I'm really looking forward to seeing him face to face.
If anyone wants the link to the website or any info...just let me know..be happy to pass it on.
Ok...well...I had better be off for now..have to take Alex to class...but I'll be back sometime this week to post a little something.
Take care everyone...Love to all :D

HUGS,
LISA

Words for the day: "Out oft ouch...out of reach, yeah- you could try...to get closer to me. I'm in luck...I'm in deep, yeah- hypnotized...I'm shakin' to my knees..."

HOWDY!!!

2005-05-06T14:15:00.000-04:00

HI there everyone....just l'il ole me signing in to say hello. Been pretty crazy around here (what else is new, right?)...My little guy was sick all week with strep-throat...YUCK :C Had a pretty bad case this time, worst I've ever seen him have and he's had it several times. I had an appt for him with his pediatrician on Tuesday afternoon.Tuesday morning we had to rush him to the Emergency Medical Offices downtown because he was vomitting small amounts of blood...talk about scary!! Anyway..the doctor checked him out and diagnosed him with a bad case of strep..his tonsils were SO swollen and red...poor little guy. He was just miserable. The doc said that the blood could have been a result of some tiny broken blood vessels or abrasions in his throat from vomitting (he had done so 2X on Sat. and then on Tues.) so hard and being the condition his throat was in..he wasn't surprised. I was a wreck....he's on antibiotics now and doing abit better...THANK GOD...and he's begininng to talk more and eating. He lived on water and ice pops for a few days...then a bit of soup andnow finally some solids. I slept with him on a bed I made for us together on the livingroom floor because he didnt want to be alone or upstairs in his room so far away from me...so needless to say..I havent slept very well either. But the main thing is that he's doing better now...maybe I can catch up on some sleep this weekend.
Ok...on to better things. Dad is doing great. He came home from the hospital on Monday evening and is adjusting pretty well. There are therapists and visiting nurses helping Mom out a few days a week so thats a big help. But he's getting back to his old self and feeling a bit stronger everyday. :D
Last night Rick and I went to TaeKwonDo class and we earned 2 "tapes" towards testing for our first belt (white) . For those of you who don't know what the hell I'm talking about...it goes like this. When you are progressing and earning your way towards a belt promotion, there are steps and movements, "Form" as they call it, along with Self Defense, Breaking, and Kicking/Punching combinations that you have to know and perform. With each belt, you need to earn 6 "tapes"...which on a childs level are pieces of colored tape that they adhere to the collar (or belt) of their uniform and once they have all 6..they are ready to test for the next color belt. With adults, they dont give you the physical tapes when you are a "no belt" like me...you just earn them and they make note of it on your attendance card...Ya with me so far?????LOL...then when I physically have a belt...then they will start adhering them to it. So for now...I just earn. And once Rick and I have all 6...we can test...which Master Kim told us last night would be June 3rd!!! Yeah!!! So...(Have I totally confused you all yet???LOL)...last night I received my black tape and my white tape...now I just need yellow, red, blue & green. We would have probably gotten one more...but class had ended just as we were being observed for the next form. So maybe next week. It usually takes a month or so to earn all 6 ...but we were told that we are progressing so well that we could have them all sooner!!
Not bad for someone who was apprehensive at first in even starting class, eh???
Its alot of fun and a great workout....I'm really enjoying myself tremendously!!
So...anyway...think I had better go...almost time to pick up Erica at school...and btw...she's testing tonight for her yellow belt. .(second level) SO...HOORAY FOR ERICA.....YOU GO GIRL!!! We're so proud of her..she's amazing...such strength and perfection...its amazing to watch!! ( Just bragging...proud Mom that I am...) But she truly is doing great..she's moved up to 3 nights a week from 2.
Ok everyone...have a wonderful weekend and just in case I dont get back here before Sunday...."HAPPY MOTHERS DAY" to all of you that are...HUGS!!! and may you each have a day that is as special as you are!!
With love & friendship....
LISA

Words for the day: "I swear the soul gets blistered, along the way...but when you heart the things you love;you gotta know: If you mean hope, if you mean fear----If you mean faith, if you mean love.. then I'm guilty... I'm guilty of all the above."

Sorry Its Been So Long

2005-04-29T12:28:00.000-04:00

Hey there everyone....have you missed me?? LOL Sorry I've been away so long but life around here has been quite busy and interesting, to say the least. I have barely had time to read anyone else's Blogs let alone post an entry in my own and I have missed it terribly.
I hope you are all doing well and want to THANK YOU all again, my 'Angels' for praying for Dad and keeping him as well as myself and family in your thoughts and prayers...MUAH!!!
Just a quick update, that's all I have time for today...Dad is doing AMAZINGLY well and might even come home in a few days. He got up from the hospital bed yesterday and managed to take quite a few steps with a walker....YIPPEE...and he's even eating pretty well. He's totally with it (mentally) and keeps his days busy with constant visits from friends and family.
I have signed up for Tae KwonDo classes with hubby and am loving it!! It's not quite as hard as I expected it to be...then again I'm only 2 weeks into it...but I think I'll be able to handle it. What a great work out!!! And having Rick as my partner makes its even more enjoyable and re-assuring. Finally..we have found something that we both enjoy and are able to do it as a couple...I highly recommend it :D
Well my dear friends...I have to be going now...have alot of work to do around the house that I have unfortunately been neglecting lately and its a beautiful sunny day here so I hope to finish my chores with enough time to take my son outside for a while. We could both use some fresh air and sunshine!
Take care all of you and hopefully I'll be able to post a bit more often than I have lately....I apologize for not replying sooner to all your wonderful, heartwarming posts to me over the past few weeks...Please understand that it was not that I didn't appreciate each and every one of them...I just truly haven't had the time...I love you all and will keep you all close in my heart always!
HUGS>>>>
LISA

Greetings To All My Angels

2005-04-22T10:47:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone....I'm back, for now...lol :D
Just wanted to let you all know that by the wonderous grace of God along with heartwarming prayers and well wishes, Daddy is doing really well!!! Yeah!! :D
He's improving alittle bit everyday and is awake and talking to everyone and has finally realized that all is not lost and his life is most certainly not over...he wants to fight this horrid mess that has had a hold 0n him for so long now and as requested, with the help of his family and loved ones, he wants to work hard and get back to the ole Dad he used to be.
His depression and sadness has turned into a zeal for life and his discouraged thoughts have transformed into a strong will to survive and live out his days with his family and loving wife!!!
We're all so happy and continue to support & encourage him every day. It's gonna take a lot of patience and hard work but I'm confident that he will be up and about sooner than he thinks.
Talk about miracles, eh???
I just wanted to keep you all updated and send along heartfelt thanks and big hugs from me & hubby, as well as the rest of our family for keeping Dad in your thoughts and prayers. I know in my heart that the love and kindness you all have sent his way def. made a difference!!
So...lots of love back to all of you, My Angels...you're the best!!
With friendship, love and thanks.....
HUGS,
LISA

GOOD NEWS

2005-04-18T18:46:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone...just a quick update...and Thank God its finally good news...
It started out as a pretty bad morning..after not sleeping for nearly72 hours and no change in Daddy's condition I was feeling pretty lousy and depressed.
My hubby called me on my cell phone and told me that Mom had decided to have the doctor remove Daddy's feeding tube and that within an hour they would do so...that was a heavy blow...felt like I hit a brick wall. Then he called me back not even an hour later and told me that Dad had woke up. He sat up and was trying to talk to people and wanted a drink of water. It was like someone flipped a switch in him...what a friggin' miracle, eh??? I still can't believe it....I even got to speak with him for a few seconds on my brotherinlaw's cell phone...he sounds pretty shaky and garbled but hey..who cares...HE"S AWAKE!!! He mumbled"Hi Honey" and it was great!!!
He's by no means out of the woods yet...he still has a fever and the pneumonia isn't cured yet...he also has a bladder infection and is really weak...but he said that he wants to live!!! He doesn't want to give up now!!! So..I just figured I'd give you all a quick shout and tell you the good news...
I haven't seen him yet myself but I hope to soon....I'll let you all know how things progress....Thank you all so much for your love and support....I can't tell you how much it means to hubby and me....MUAH...kisses & hugs to you all!!
I had better run...I have a house full of family....please keep Dad in your prayers tonight...he has a long, long way to go!!
With love & friendship....THANKS TO YOU: ALL MY ANGELS!!!
LISA

"Angel" Update

2005-04-17T13:42:00.000-04:00

Just a quick heart wrenching update for all my friends..."Angels" out there who have been sending your loving thoughts and prayers for Dad.
I wish I had better news my friends but Our wonderful father has taken a turn for the worse over these past few days and its not looking good. Rick's sister and her husband flew in from Florida on Friday night and another sister flew in from Illinois on Saturday morning. It seems as though even with his family surrounding him at all times in attempts to strenghten and hopefully provide him with love and support...Daddy is just too weak at this point to fight as hard as he needs to survive.
Between all of us that are gathered together as a family, there is always someone or 2 or 5 congregated at his bedside providing a constant vigil over him but he barely realizes we are there. He has scattered (very few and far between) instances of lucidity which usually only last a few mere seconds.
I went up to the hospital yesterday for a short time and my heart sank to my feet when I held the hand and gazed into the weakened, ashen face of the once-strong self assured man I have known as my "other" father for the last 20+ years. I am trying to keep busy and keep strong for my family, esp. my wonderful yet heartbroken husband who is doing his best to also be strong for his family, esp. his mother.
This house (my house) has been the host for family and friends all weekend and will continue to be such for as long as necessary...so although I would love to keep all of you updated and to be honest...I could probably benefit myself from simply having somewhere to vent my feelings and frustrations...Please forgive me if I'm not around much in the near future...If there is any news that is worth reporting I will be sure to post a quick note and keep you all informed.
My heartfelt thanks to all of you for your prayers...by all means, PLEASE keep them coming...if you would like to post to me...I would LOVE to hear from you...your love & friendship mean alot to me. It has touched my heart more than any of you could ever know to log on and see messages waiting for me with all your support and well wishes even though none of us have ever met..it warms my soul to know that even those we have never come in contact with personally or up until several weeks ago were complete strangers could come to mean so much and have so much love and friendship in their hearts to share...and actually DO SO. They reach out and touch others lives and can make such a difference..(I hope that all came out right).
So...I have to go now....there's more family on the way here as I sit typing...
Thank you , thank you, thank you....to all my ANGELS & FRIENDS.....
God Bless You All and keep you safe....I'll be back here to Blogland as soon as I can....
HUGS>>>
LISA

Calling All Angels....

2005-04-15T10:34:00.000-04:00

Hi there everyone....today is a very important message to me because I'm calling all angels...you...my friends who so sweetly sent all your well wishes and prayers this way when Dad was undergoing his surgery. I need your support and prayers again..
As you all may remember, Dad was in the local convalescent center receiving rehabilitation after his hip replacement surgery and while he was there, he seemed to be doing fair at first. As the last week started, he appeared more and more lethargic and borderline delirious...raising much concern amongst the family. Well, unfortunately, he was taken to the hospital on Wednesday and was found to be severly dehydrated and very delirious and disoriented. They ran some tests immediately and stuck him with an IV to begin hydrating him...
Thank God, their first thought of stroke, was ruled out...but what was causing his condition still remained a mystery. They could not get him to come around...its been horrible.
Finally, last night, Mom called, after spending the day with him and waiting for his doctors to show up, she spoke with his doctor and they found out that he has pneumonia (prob. spelled that wrong...lol)...Which even though it is at long last an answer to what the hell is wrong with him...its not a great answer or one that any of us wanted to hear.
So....today..I'm calling out to all my "Angels" for your continued prayers and positive thoughts for Dad....he has been through so much over the past year (someday I'll fill you in on it all....you prob won't believe me, there has been so much)...but he has made it through...we're all just in prayer right now that his poor body can still fight well enough to once again be the Dad we all know and love so much....
I'll keep you all posted on his condition....and please....Keep those prayers coming....hugs to you all...
LISA

Let's Hear It For The LEPPS!!!

2005-04-12T14:54:00.000-04:00

Just a quick little blog entry for all my fellow LEP LOVERS!!!

First: How awesome is it when you're having a lousy day and then you go to your mailbox and find your DEF LEPPARD concert tickets inside...YIPPEE :D

Second: How cute is it be driving in the car with your 8 year old son who's playing with your cell-phone because his favorite ring tone is "HYSTERIA"..and when you tell him that you don't have that particular on any CD in your car..he proceeds to tell you to call the radio station and tell them to play it just for him- PRICELESS!!! ;D

Third: How utterly cool is it to be downstairs in your bedroom doing some ironing and through your ceiling you can hear your kid's stereo blasting out some rock station...you don't mind though because the next song they play is "FOOLIN" and you hear your teenage daughter belting it out word for word...now that's COOL!!!
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There are some days its truly great to be alive..when the simplest little things make all the difference and help us to forget all the other bullshit along the way!
Have a great day my friends....
Hugs,
LISA

Somebody Help Me!!

2005-04-11T22:41:00.000-04:00

Somebody save me....the kids are home on Spring Break and I'm losing my mind after only one day!!! :C Today has felt like a scene from "Revenge of the Teenagers" around here...UGH...I feel sick to my stomach, my nerves are on edge, and my stomach feels like I swallowed a bucket of rotten eggs...Yuck!! My daughter had 3 of her friends over today and they all decided to start painting her room...then proceeded to not only venture out onto our roof (which might I add has as 45 degree pitch...and she has already been warned not to go out there!) and hang out as if it were a tanning salon; complete with pillows and all, but when they came back inside they proceeded to start a paint fight..WHAT A MESS!!!
What was I said the other day??? "Teenagers..gotta love 'em"?? Well...ask me later in the week if that statement still holds true...at this rate she'll be lucky if she makes it to 15..LOL!!
My son on the other hand was well behaved...Thank God for that. If they had double teamed me, you would all have to reach me at www.over-the-edge-moms.com! (fictional site)
Anyway...hopefully tomorrow will be a bit calmer now that hubby read her the riot act later in the evening. She truly is a great kid...but when she has her moments...they usually last a day or two.
I truly didn't log on tonight to rant and rave...just wanted to let you all know that I tried TaeKwonDo tonight and had a blast...for the most part. It was alittle tough on my body after the stressful day I had...and I had to sit out the last 15 minutes for fear that I was gonna pass out...not because it was too difficult...but my stomach had been giving me horrible trouble all day and I think I let myself get dehydrated. I made it fine through the first 45 minutes..but then I suddenly started to feel dizzy and shakey so I downed half a bottle of water and got some fresh air. Hubby told me not to push it..so I sat out the last bit of class. But I will go again..that's for sure. It was easier than I thought it would be and alot of fun!!
So THANK YOU to all of you for your encouragement and cheerleading....I took your advice and am glad I did!! Will keep you posted on how things are progressing!
I'm about to crawl into bed now...just wanted to post a little something before I turned in and say "HI" to all my pals in Blogland....esp. my dearest Kate who I keep missing on Yahoo lately. I MISS YOU TONS DEARIE!!! and love ya' bunches; hope to see you tomorrow and have a good 'ole chat!
Will post more soon...am sure I'll have many more interesting and humorous stories to tell by week's end. If today was any indication of how this week is going to go...I just might need to vent on a daily basis...LMAO!!!
Anyway, hugs to all of you..and I'll see you soon! NIGHT NIGHT!!!
LISA

Words for the day: "Let me down slow n' easy...cause there ain't nothin' I can do. I hope and pray my faith won't leave me...when it comes down to me and you. Try a little tenderness...I die alittle... for a long lost sweet caress..."

Finally.....

2005-04-08T17:01:00.000-04:00

Phew....finally!! Been trying to post a blog entry for almost two days...each time I would complete a really awesome entry, I'd click to post it..and my damn computer would get that stupid error message saying that it couldnt find the server...thereby erasing my entire post....URGH!!!
Well...anyway..here I am, finally. We've had some beautiful weather 'round these parts lately...lo..except of course for the downpour we had last night...but thank heavens its over and now we're back to beautiful sunny skies. Oh and btw, My Dear K.C....thanks for your concern dear..but thankfully we weren't in those areas that got all the horrid flooding.
Ok...quick update on Dad...he's out of the hospital and was transferred to a convalescent center here in town so he's on to rehab and physical therapy. Doctors hope he'll be back on his feet shortly...but it will def. be a rough journey (basically learning to walk again).
Ok, let's see....what's been happening around here...hmmmm
Ooh, Wrestlemania last Sunday was awesome!!Great matches...lots of fun!!
Hubby took a "trial class" at the kids TaeKwonDo school the other night. He did really well and he wasnt even sore aftewards....YEAH RICK!!Now he's trying to persuade to join up with him so he'll have some to spar with...lol...whadda ya think ladies?? Should I give it a shot???
(I need alittle encouragement here...lmao...;D ) I'm a bit nervous. I don't want to go out there and make a complete ass out of myself; I mean let's face it, I'm not 25 anymore..don't know if I can still move like that. But I guess it could be fun and hell, it would be kinda nice to work on firming my butt and toning those abs. I mean, who wouldn't want that right?? With summer comin' and all...gotta look good in those damn shorts...lmao!!
We'll see..I'll let you know what I decide and keep ya posted on that scenario.
My daughter came home from her friend's house the other day with BRIGHT RED streaks in her dark brown hair...talk about Holy Gothic!! Whoa :O ...Honestly, it doesnt look bad though, just a bit brighter than she had hoped for..thank goodness it washes out. (Well, in a few weeks anyway) But I dread to think what the next trial color will be. Ahhhh, teenagers...gotta love 'em!?!??!?
So...I suppose that's all the news for now. Been keeping busy between the kids and the house and trying to get some writing done. There just arent' enough hours in the day...or the week for that matter.
I'm gonna sign off for now...have to take my son outside, he's been dying to ride his bike and he's waiting (not so) patiently. I'll see you all soon back here in Blogland. Until then my friends, I bid you all a fond farewell and a totally awesome weekend!!!
HUGS,
LISA

Words for the day: "I heard this line one time 'bout, tryin' to save the world...but have you ever tried to save yourself?"
"Strung out as the night comes crawlin'..your halo of thorns is fallin' - BLOOD RUNS COLD"

Rain Rain Go Away...

2005-04-02T15:13:00.000-05:00

OMG...it is pouring buckets outside today...YUCK!!
I dont mind a little rain every now and then ..but this is ridiculous! Just dropped my daughter and her friends off at a local shopping mall and HOLY SH*T...it was raining when we left, but the minute I dropped them off it was like a hurricane out there. Glad to be back home; chillin', listenin' to some DEF LEP..."Slang" ( my fav ) and doin some more writing. Been trying to sit down and get to it for days now, but didn't have the time. Feels good to finally sit down at the comp and bang out some more ideas...a little editing too of my previous manuscript as well; have a publisher waiting to re-read it with the changes added. OOH, fingers crossed...maybe this is it...my chance...finally!?!?! Have heard from a few publishers and lots of feedback from editors who really liked it but not as many who want it...but I guess even one offer is a miracle, right? It's such a competitive market out there....I'm really lucky to have gotten the response I have so far....I know that...believe me, I feel REALLY lucky...I still cant believe that I've even heard back from anyone..so this is all very exciting for me. Wish me luck guys...maybe with a bit more hard work and perserverance...I WILL get published....(keeping that positive attitude...LOL)...I WILL...I WILL...its just gonna take time and making the right decisions.
OOh ..almost forgot...kids got their belts promotions last night. They did GREAT...they were awesome!! I'm so proud...I'll post pics soon!!
So...I'm off to finish my work...just wanted to say HI to everyone...I'll see you all soon.
Have my twin niece & nephews 1st Holy Communion Party tomorrow....then Wrestlemania 21 tomorrow night...Yippee...can't wait...so I'll see you all next week. Hopefully I'll have more interesting stuff to talk about...LOL!!! Have a great weekend everyone :D
HUGS...
LISA

Words for the day: "Slang with me....I don't wanna get my hands dirty....Slang with me...I just wanna get soakin' wet.....All I ever wanna get is SLANG!!!"

Thanks To All My Angels

2005-04-01T10:47:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone...just wanted to say "THANK YOU" to all my angels out there to kept Dad in their thoughts and prayers. All went well with his surgery and he is resting comfortably...should be headed out of the hospital in a few days and off to a Rehab. facility to finish recouping and learning to walk with his new hip. So...I just wanted to send my sincere thanks and hugs to all of you for your care and concern...you guys are great!! MUAH :D
Nothing much new around here...
Hubby hurt his hip and back somehow..so he's been in pain and at the chiropractors several times over the past 2 days...he's finally on the mend...Thank God...poor thing was in sooooooooooo much pain. My kiddies have their testing ceremonies tonight in their TaeKwonDo classes for their belt promotions...so that'll be exciting. Then my niece is coming over for dinner and maybe a movie later tonight....her poor little heart is still on the mend over that dumb ass ex-beau of hers...grrrrrrrr!
It's supposed to downpour all day here tomorrow so I guess that blows any outdoor plans for the weekend....but on Sunday...we're buying the Wrestlemania 21 on PayPerView....cant wait !!! Love it ...love it!!! Should be a good one...some great matches are scheduled! I know, I know...don't laugh too hard....Yes, I am a WWE wrestling fan....never miss Monday Night Raw! LOL...so gotta stock up on munchies and treats for the show.
Well...I'm off to take care of some household chores...it never ends, does it? LOL....Hope you all have a great weekend and I'll see you soon!
Thanks again for your prayers for Dad....
HUGS,
LISA

P.S....Personal note to K.C. in FLA....I live in Union County, NJ....have all my life.... JERSEY GIRLS ROCK!!!!! ;D

Words for the day: "Little by little...like a fine wine..my love is like a motor runnin' all the time.
Step by step...easy & slow...on the stairway to heaven..what a way to go!"

Who'll Stop The Rain?

2005-03-29T12:02:00.000-05:00

Ugh!!! I hate all this rainy weather!! It sucks!! Where's Spring? Where's all the sunshine??
Its so depressing to look out your window and see dark looming clouds and rain...I hate it!!
A few weeks ago I was almost enjoying the snow...it was so pretty. But now that winter is over with...I hate the rain we get inbetween...I WANT THE WARM WEATHER :c
Oh well anyway....It's nearly April and I guess it will get better.
Not much going on here today. Just some laundry and usual household sh*t...thought maybe I'd get around to some writing today, but it's not likely...lol !! It's noon already and I really haven't done much of anything yet and then I have to pick up kids at 3:00...my niece is on her way over to hang out for a few...so that'll be a distraction...not sure if thats a good thing or bad...doesn't matter, I guess. Oh God...I don't know...I'm so not myself today....didn't sleep too well. Then my mother called this morning and gave me all sorts of sh*t I didn't deserve (what else is new) .
Oh....but one thing I did want to mention and ask of you all...my fellow bloggers and LepFanatics: My dearest father-in-law is in the hospital, has been for a week. The poor man fell last week and broke his hip so he's having surgery today to repair (hip replacement)....so I just wanted to ask that, if you all don't mind...would you please keep him in your prayers for me...he needs all the help he can get. His health hasn't been the best for nearly a year now and even this type of surgery is very risky for him....so it would mean a great deal to me if he had some extra angels watching over him and a few more well wishes and prayers...Thanks everyone!!
So....my niece just arrived....I had better dash off for now...I'll see you all soon....thanks again for the prayers for Dad!!! Live, love and be well my friends!
HUGS>>>
LISA
P.S. Dont mind the dark words for today....just the mood I'm in :c (Slang's My Fav Lep CD)

Words for the day: "I'm tired of feeling hateful....I'm tired and I can't breathe....SO tired that I would be grateful...if you'd close the door when you leave....
"Hey you...the voice of reason...Hey you, are you listenin' to me? ...It's you that I can't believe in..I don't buy what I don't see..."

AND I WANT...AND I NEED....

2005-03-26T10:44:00.000-05:00

YIPPEE.....I'm going...I'm going.....YAHOOOOOOOOOO!!!
Just logged on and got my tix for DEF LEPPARD!!! I'm so excited!!!
First I logged on to Yahoo this morning and when I launched the radio statio...it happened again...talk about a sign!! The very first song to come on was "She's Only Happy When She's Dancin'." by Bryan Adams....then....yep...here we go again...DEF LEP came on with "Animal"!!!
I have no idea whats up with this sh*t but it's startin' to freak me out a little....LOL
I have only logged on a few times this past week and every time I do the same thing happens.
So I proceeded to log on to Ticketmaster and got my tix for the show on July 5th.
I'm soooooooooooooo happy!!! Now comes the wait....
I'm sure it will be well worth it though....its been so long....too long if you ask me. Anyway...just wanted to fill you all in on my fantastic news....I'm sure you all know how I feel right now...we've all been there right??? Waiting and waiting for the show announcements....then for the tix to go on sale...then finally getting them.....its like a slow form of torture waiting for the night of the show to arrive....but when it gets here...it is DEFinitely worth the wait!!
So here's to all of us...the patient....the faithful....the obsessed (LOL) ;D....and the true Lep Fans!!
Have a great weekend everyone...and for those of you who celebrate...HAPPY EASTER!!
See you all soon.....
HUGS,
LISA

Words for the day: "I've got to feel it in my blood.....
And I want.....and I need....and i lust....ANIMAL...."

HERE WE GO AGAIN!!

2005-03-21T14:44:00.000-05:00

Ok, ok....this is getting really weird!!! It's happening again!! I'm sitting here writing abit more of my story and I tuned into Yahoo again to listen to some music. The MINUTE I tuned in...the first song was "I Aint Gonna Cry" by Bryan Adams....then.....YEP you guessed it!!!
Without having to skip a song I didn't like....OUR BOYS came on immediately after it with "Pour Some Sugar On Me"....LOL...YIKES!!! Is someone tryin' to tell me something because I'm getting alittle freaked out here. This keeps happening to me! Is it just coincidence or a sign? I don't know which but I can tell ya this much...it makes a really weird feeling in my stomach each time it happens...a "Good" kinda weird though...not a "bad" one. Wish I knew what it all meant, if anything. Maybe I'm just nuts but you have to admit it is strange...eh?
So anyway...I sit here smiling and still a believer as I professed to be last week...this is going to be a great summer!! ;D
I AM gonna get published ( or die trying ) and I AM gonna see the LEPPS again...hopefully more than once if I'm lucky enough.
TTYL....Live, love and be well my friends!
Hugs,
LISA

Words for the day: "Its hard to hold your head up...when you're kneeling down to pray...and talkin dont come easy now when the words get in the way."

HELP ME!!!!

2005-03-18T20:28:00.000-05:00

Quote for the day:D...."Talking to teenagers is like trying to nail "jello" to a tree!! LOL
I am surrounded and being over-run by teenagers today...HELP ME!!! My daughter and her friends are taking over my house....the bass is pounding through my ceiling, their screams are echoing down the hall and there will sure be no rest for the wicked tonight!! Even my little boy is running amuck all over the house trying to keep up with them and be included in their "gang"....bless his heart ;D
Phew...I'm tired already and its only 8:30...why I agree to let them invade my house day after day is beyond me...subjecting myself to their teenage rantings and over dramatics.....I MUST BE CRAZZZZZZY!! but truth be told...I secretly love it...wouldn't have it any other way. Knowing that I'm the "cool" mom that everyone wants to ask advice from and hang out with is an honor. I feel blessed to have such a wonderful daughter who thinks enough of me to consider me "one of the girls"...I recommend it highly!
Anyway....speaking of teenagers and girls...my niece is also on her way over...(she's 21) poor thing just broke up with her BF...who's 20 going on 15, if you know what I mean Ladies. Totally immature, totally self-centered and never does anything wrong....URGHH!!! I hate that!!! She deserves better! So...it'll probably be another night up until about 2 a.m.(just like Wed. night). But hey..it's the weekend so who gives a sh*t, right? LOL
Well, I'm off to take some Tylenol and make a strong pot of coffee...see you all soon...Have an awesome weekend....
"Sweet LEP DREAMS to all...and to all, a GoodNight!"
Hugs,
LISA

Words for the day: "It was one part love; one part wild; one part lover; one part child...A whole lotta fire; a little bit of ice....a whole lotta something you can't sacrifice..."

GOOD VIBES!!!!

2005-03-16T13:15:00.000-05:00

Ok ok...I'm a believer!! LOL....I totally agree with Sandy's comment on my last blog entry...There are good vibes following this tour around guys. Or at least some serious signs that they're will be :D!!
Get this....
I just logged on to Yahoo and I tuned in to the Launch radio station that I programmed in to play while I chat. ...and OMG...the first song it opened with was "Summer of '69" by Bryan Adams. Wait, it gets even better. That songs ends and I didn't care for the next song by Eric Clapton so I skipped it.
And guess what comes on next?? C'mon...just guess...LOL!!
It was "POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME"..need I say more?...
So...I'm gonna take this as a positive sign and keep smilin' today!
I'll see you all later...
Hugs,
LISA

Words for the day: "Lookin' like a tramp...like a video vamp; Demolitian woman can I be your man?"

It's Been Awhile...

2005-03-14T19:21:00.000-05:00

Hi there everyone...It's been a while, eh? What a busy weekend we had around here. First off, got Motley Crue tix for hubby as a belated birthday gift on Saturday...should be a great show...the "final farewell" (Poor Mick :C)..talk about goin' out in style. This tour should be amazing!
Did have a bit of drama here as well...I was gutted!!! I logged on to my computer and was all ready to take advantage of the pre-sale for DEF LEP tickets and my damn computer crashed...can you believe that sh*t!!!!UGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So I am currently "sans tickets" Wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!! But I'm not giving up hope..I will prevail!! I'm still waiting for them to release more tickets on TIXMASTER..the only thing let right now is general admission..but they again, with GA I guess I have a better chance of being REALLY close to the stage, huh?
Well, its either wait or go on Ebay when it gets closer to the date of the gig. Either way...I WILL SEE THE LEPS THIS YEAR!!!
Oooh, I also got a new cell phone...finally...mine was a dinosaur...lol. And my consolation for having to part with my cool leopard print face plate on my old one was the capability of downloading 6 amazing DefLep ring tones...I think it was a pretty lucrative trade, right??? Everytime I tried to download ringtones on my old phone..it NEVER worked. Plus I have a Union Jack flag as my wallpaper on the front cover!!! Cool, eh?
Well, I'm off for tonight....promise to write abit more often with abit more interesting reading. I'll post some of my writing soon...hubby promised to help me figure out how to do that little bit. So, I'll be saying Goodbye for now...and I'll see you all soon!
HUGS< LISA

Words for the day: "Gypsy, sittin' lookin' pretty; a broken rose with laughin' eyes. You're a mystery, always runnin' wild; like a child without a home....You're always searchin', searchin' for a feelin' ; that it's easy come and easy go...."

THE LEPS ARE COMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2005-03-08T11:07:00.000-05:00

YEAH...THEY'RE COMING....THEY'RE COMING!!!....I'm so excited today...(even though I feel like crap....think I'm getting a cold or something.)..lol :D
Got an Email yesterday from Pyromania and saw all the recently added concert dates for the DEF LEP 2005 tour...and I'm so happy!!! They're playing 2 dates in N.J. so far...hopefully adding more....and I just registered for the pre-sale that starts tomorrow...YIPPEE!!! I'm not to sure where this place is...LOL...but I don't think it's too far from where I live so...I"M THERE!!! Have a girl-friend of mine on stand-by to go with me...so I guesss I'm all set....
Then comes the wait......the months of waiting for the concert date to arrive...I'm sure you fellow Lep fans can sympathize...you know what I mean.
Should be an awesome show!!! Saw Bryan Adams years ago and he rocked! So to put him on a double bill with the LEPS wasn't such a bad idea, eh? Anyway...for those of you who haven't checked in with the O.S. lately, do yourselves a favor and log in to check things out...they might be coming to a town near you sooner than you think. Some of the dates go on sale soon...as well as having Pre-Sales even sooner...so get movin' and get registered!!!
Well, I'm gonna say farewell for now...gonna get some rest, hopefully feel better tomorrow! Hugs to you all and ROCK 'TILL YA DROP.......LEPS ARE ON THEIR WAY!!!!!!!
See ya soon',
LISA

Have You Missed Me???

2005-03-04T22:10:00.000-05:00

Hi there everyone...sorry I've been gone so long...anybody miss me??? LOL :D
Just wanted to check in and say "Hello"...its been a busy, busy week. First off, we had a couple more snow storms...one of them was a pretty big one!! Almost a foot and we're supposed to have another this weekend..UGH!
The kids have been keeping me busy (Sometimes I feel like a friggin' taxi service..LOL!) SO between driving the kids everywhere and getting some more writing done (up to page 322 so far on my newest manuscript...Yippee) I've been keeping pretty busy. Before I knew it, it had been a week since I had written in my blog and I figured I had better get my ass movin'. SO here I am.
Sorry that there's nothing really exciting to tell....but my dear Kate has told me that they have recently annouced the first 4 dates for the 2005 DEF LEPPARD tour (Can I get a HELL YEAH>!??>!>?!) Its about time...but still none close enough to N.J !?!?! Better get a move on guys..I'm waiting...its been TOO LONG!!! I'm starting to go through withdrawal..LOL
So, I guess I'll have to keep my eyes and ears peeled for any more news and/or dates!
If anyone hears anything else before I do...PLEASE tell me A.S.A.P> THanks!!
and if I here anything I'll post it immediately as well.
So...since I really don't have anything more exciting news...I know I'm a bit boring lately...I guess I'll sign off and see you all soon. I'm going to be posting some of my writing soon, (if anyone is interested....hope so) as soon as my hubby shows me how to create a link file for it so I dont have to take up so much space here. It should allow me to post a few chapters and provide you all with a direct link to the file. I'll let you know when its up and running.
So take care for now....please drop me a line when you get a chance...love reading your comments.
so 'memba..."Until next time, and there will be a next time!" :D
Hugs to all,
LISA

HELP!!! I'M SNOWBOUND

2005-02-24T16:54:00.000-05:00

Greetings all!!! How is everyone today??? I'm currently being snowed in..LOL!! It started around 2 p.m. and its coming down in buckets now! Guess I'll be stuck indoors for a while, huh? Gives me a chance to write some interesting posts, eh? I'll have to skim thru some of my book and paste some bits here for you all to enjoy, how's that? I'm so glad that you guys are interested in reading it...wasn't to sure if anyone would care...I mean, I'm no AnneRice or DanielleSteel but I try:D
Thanks for sending me your blog addys ...I've already added a few and I'm gonna add the others when I'm done with this message. You are all making me feel so welcome...thank you, it means alot.
Oops...didn't realize it was so close to dinner time...have to dash off for now and feed the troop!! Promise to post some writing later....maybe after kids go to bed.
Hugs to you all....see ya soon!!
LISA
P.S.....OOOH MY GOD....I really am snowed in! Just looked out the window....WOW!!! All I see is white...and lots of it...he he!

GREETINGS

2005-02-23T14:32:00.000-05:00

Hi...how's everyone doing today? I'm feelin a bit better...thanks for your well wishes. In case you havent noticed, I've added a few things to my blog. A few links, friends, and pics..check 'em out!
I figured that since I'm new to this thing we call "blogland" I would tell you all alittle bit about myself today...I'll try not to bore you to tears. >LOL!! Hmmm...where should I start? Well, you already know that I live in NJ with my hubby of nearly 16 years (married when I was 12...LMAO!!!) :D....and our 2 great kids..daughter Erica is 14 going on 20 (and yes, I did have her when I was 13...LMAO....!!) :D...and son Alex who is 8 (you can do the math on that one!?!?) Just teasing....I'm just not telling my age!
I am a full-time mom and aspiring author of romance novels..(mainly vampire genre). One of them, my first, has peaked the interest of a publishing company and with any luck I'll be published sometime before the end of the summer. YIPPEE!!! It's a sensual tale of love, lust and revenge...and you're gonna love this my fellow LepLovers...its entitled "Blood Runs Cold". Ooh la la!! So I can assume that you can only guess who the main characters are based on...lol!!**wink,wink** Maybe if any of you; my fellow LepLusters are interested I'll post a little excerpt sometime...whatcha think?
Anyway....my dearest friend as you all know is Kate..a.k.a "MystKate" and I love her to bits. Meeting her nearly 3 years ago was one of the most wonderful gifts I have ever received in my life. As she has mentioned in her blog, we have been lucky enough to spend time together when she and her wonderful husband Rich flew over here to the states to visit...not only once but TWICE...just to see l'il ole me. I'm one lucky lady! :D Now, if we can just work it out someday to actually fulfill our dream to attend a DEF LEP concert together... Well, like I keep telling my dear Kate, just keep hoping and dreaming, you never know what will happen if you don't keep trying, right?
So....I think that I have already written a bit more than I had expected to today....is anyone snoring yet??? WAKE UP...>I'm finished...(for now , anyway) LOL!!! I wish you all the best and will write more tomorrow, unless I received numerous comments back begging me to stop. Farewell for now my friends...I'm off to do some laundry (exciting, huh?) and then maybe do a bit of writing...am working on a follow up already.
Take care everyone...keep those comments coming!
Love & peace,
LISA

Hello Fellow Bloggers!

2005-02-22T19:44:00.000-05:00

Well, I'm off to an exciting start, eh??? LOL.....Just joined the blogging bunch and haven't really had much to say now have I? Truth is I've been feeling abit under the weather since early yesterday afternoon and have been trying to rest. But I have checked in and seen all the welcoming comments left by all of you and I just wanted to post something really quick before I hit the couch with a nice warm blanket and good DVD for the evening to say THANK YOU for all you warm welcome wishes!! Keep 'em coming...I love hearing from you! I promise that once I'm feeling better I'll have alot more interesting things to say...I really not usually this boring...ask Kate! LOL...
So.. for now...I'll bid you all a fair goodnight....and see you soon in Blogland....peace, love and lots of DefLep!!!

LISA a.k.a. "Slang'd Angel"

OOh and btw Jude...my fav lep is def...MR. PHIL COLLIN.....!!!!

I Feel So Stupid...

2005-02-20T15:26:00.000-05:00

Ok, ok...I've had this blog up and running for 2 days and I still can't figure out how to do all the things I want to do to customize it...oh well...I guess I'll just keep trying...but I feel so stupid. I mean how hard could it be, right?
Anyway, as usual this weekend went way too fast and to make it worse, we're expecting a pretty decent snow storm here tonight..brrrrr! Really don't have too much to tell right now...but just wanted to say "HI" and be patient with me..I'm sure I'll have this thing up and running the way I want it to be in a couple of days....
Until then-Live, Love & Be well!!!
LISA

My First Entry

2005-02-19T14:53:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone...this is my first entry on my newly created blog. Just sending a test message...more to come soon!