Last weeks battle champion only won by one single vote. I didn't vote in this battle either because I really like both versions equally. Five Finger Death Punch won 10 to 9. I am new to this Bloghop for lack of better words The Battle of the Bands. I will most likely, positively without a doubt , duplicate a battle hosted by someone else. You are more than welcome to vote again on mine or choose not to. I really want to thank you for the sweet words of encouragement from those who asked me to stay with the battles.
Moving on, yesterday was the 2year anniversary of my dads double lung transplant. Last year we had a HUGE party for him but this year we didn't do anything because he and my stepmom just returned from a 10 day trip to Colorado and back in their RV. Dealing with Daddy's illness is what prompted me to begin my blog 4 years ago in August. Dad is doing really good. He still loves pretty slow and has to take breaks along the way if he's walking far distances but we'll take it! I'm so so blessed and lucky to have both my parents and both of my grandmothers.
My friends Wendy, T and Di
My cousins Kerrie, Ashley and Dusty. They're all sisters.
My step sister Rachelle
The hubs and myself
I have a nasty head cold and sinus infection that I got from traveling home last week. Planes are germ tubes and its the second trip I've been in this year where I feel crappy hours after I get off plane. I really should wear a mask like I've seen others do. I need to bedazzle one. Also , be honest , how many of you have shoved a Kleenex up your nose and left it there when no ones looking because you're so tired of your nose dripping! Pretty visual I know. I'm sorry. I went to a CareNow and have 3 prescriptions- Zpac, steroids and cough meds. I have severe sinus infection. I have to get better for my trip next week.
Have a great Tuesday yall!
Good morning, dear Holli! Shucks, I'm very sorry to learn that you're "poorly" as they say on Downton Abbey. I always feel ill hours after a plane flight. I hope you bounce back to 100% by the time you head up to the big rally in Dakota. It was nice to see pics of your father and I wish him well as he continues to recover from his illness and surgery.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on hosting a band battle that stayed close all the way to the finish line. I voted for Death Punch and I'm glad they pulled off a victory.
Please get well soon, dear friend Holli, and enjoy your Tuesday!
Yay- so glad you won the battle here. It was so close!
DeleteI'm feeling poorly for sure but the meds should have me better in no time! I cant imagine being on a Harley feeling as sick as I did yesterday.
Hope your day is a great one and thank you for your kind well wishes! You are such a joy my friend!
I'm so sorry you're ill. Your father is a handsome man. He looks great, especially considering that he had such a serious illness. I've been kind of concerned that I would repeat someone else's battle. Someone told me that La Vie En Rose had been done before, but didn't say who the competitors were. I don't think it matters. No one moaned and groaned and said, Oh, no! That awful French song again!
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Janie
Thanks Janie!! I am just going to have fun with the Battles and if its duplicated then so what. Thank you for the sweet words on Daddy. I think he's very handsome but I'm kinda biased. LOL. My girlfriends in college always thought he was handsome too and that used to freak me out. haha! He is doing amazing from how sick he got 2 years ago. I cant even think about those times because I just cry. I came so close to losing him.
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Oh, honey, I feel for ya! So sorry you're feeling under the weather. Also, I want to steal some of the waves in our hair. My hair is poker straight. Not one single wave, Holli. How can that be fair?
ReplyDeleteGreat battle! I really like FFDP's version. You spurred a Google/YouTube desktop event as I looked for more videos.
And on a related note, you made me miss Jax Teller (again), which is harder to do since he is not real. I watched Cold Mountain again, just to say "I can't believe that is Charlie Hunan" but it's not the same. Sniff.
Tylenol, cool compress, feet up...dern germ tubes. Hope you feel better soon.
I know I cant believe that is Charlie in Cold Mountain. His Appalachian accent cracks me up in that!! I have to tell you that I genuinely miss SOA so much. I have all the dvd's and thinking about starting them up again.
DeleteBeing sick sucks and my nose is just raw from yesterday. I'm glad I went to the DR when I did because I usually wait until its much worse.
Girlie you can have some of my curl anytime! What comes with curl comes frizz. My hair is Huge in this hot weather.
Have a wonderful sweet friend!
Oh and I saw a preview last weekend at the movies and Charlie is going to be a scary movie coming out. It looks creepy but I will watch it to see him.
DeleteThat's like a Christmas present for me, Holli! Ha ha ha. I went through the SOA series on Netflix once again over the winter. Maybe I'll do it EVERY year!
DeleteSo sorry you are sick and I hope you feel better soon. You will rock that bedazzled mask. Just think how far your Dad has come from being so sick in the hospital to now being able to go on an amazing trip. That is awesome!
ReplyDeleteI just shake my head in awe to see the new transformation of Dad. Its too much to take in and not just cry my eyes out. Happy Grateful tears of course!
DeleteI already feel better after starting the meds last night. I usually wait forever to go to a DR but I cant be on a Harley for days and be sick. Its not like I can hold a box of Kleenex with me the whole time. haha
I believe a close BATTLE means you did a good job in choseing the competitors. Well done no matter how many times it's been around.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for your dad. Having lung issues for over 40 years now I have always dreamed about having new lungs. I'm in no position for that kind of surgery so I can't even imagine what your dad has been through over the years.
ReplyDeleteGet better soon Holli! I was lucky to never get sick after flying. And , now, I don't fly anymore! Congratulations for your dad! That is wonderful
ReplyDeleteSorry you're not feeling well, Holli. Yes, planes are notorious for making people sick and it's happened to me as well. Wishing you a speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful story about your Dad and the family photos made it even more heartwarming. ☺ Best wishes for his continued recovery.
I do hope you'll continue on with BOTB. That was an interesting battle. Glad my choice won.
Good for your dad. Sorry you are sick. Get better soon.
ReplyDeleteSorry about your dad being ill in health, but sounds like he's doing well. So that's something!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to say that bit first because I'm sure that's most important to you.
BOTB - I really had no idea who was going to win this battle, but for once this week, I picked a winner. And since you have decided to stick with the BOTB, I guess we are all winners!!!!!
Thanks for well wishes for Dad. Its so great to see him doing good. Makes my heart happy!
DeleteGlad you were a winner on this battle- it was a close one!
That's the sweetest compliment about me staying in the battle. Thank you for that. That meant a lot.
Close battle! I look forward to your next one!
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