Update and Info On Friday Shoot-Outs

NEXT FRIDAY'S SUBJECT: Architecture in your town. The pretty, the old, the new, the crumbling, the wood, the brick, the renovated, the sadly falling........
We'd like to see the architecture in your town. Great choice pretty, talented Jen. I love in a very historic town so this should be a blast for me!! Patty @Crisfield Maryland picked Jen's name from a hat and next week I'm going to pick one out of a hat. We'll keep picking from participants until everyone has a turn picking the weekly subject. Then we'll start all over again. It is my hope that we never run out of names because there will be so many participants that everyone who joins will soon have a turn and then there will be more and more names to throw in the hat. How fun!!



Since a few of you were asking about how to "sign up", it's so easy you don't have to :) Just think....no forms to fill out, we don't need your social security number, you don't even have to give blood!! Myself and Patty subscribe to the K~I~S~S method: Keep It Simple Stupid........we've found that it works best that way. It would take all of the fun out of the whole project if people had to join this, join that, follow this rule, follow that rule, make sure they only post certain pictures. It's all about your interpretation of the weekly subject. That's what makes it so intriguing. One subject could have an entirely different meaning for anyone. Just simply take the subject and shoot it the way that you see it.....that's the fun of it all. And the gang part. I've always wanted to be in a gang and have a great big ole posse............

Simply post your snapshots next Friday and please make sure that your post title has
"FRIDAY SHOOT-OUT-then whatever the subject is".
For instance my post yesterday was 'FRIDAY SHOOT-OUT KIDS AND BEST FRIENDS'.

Then, if you wouldn't mind, please visit either :
GingerV @ http://gingersflowers.blogspot.com/
or Gordon @ http://fridayshootoutsfromflorida because they are kind enough to take the time to keep a running list of participants posted on their blog site. Tell them that you're going to participate and they will graciously add your name to the ever growing list. You can then visit all the participants blogs and be WOWED like I am every Friday.


Please join us and the first 2 t-shirts go to: Ann in Auckland for joining and Robyn in Alaska for joining. Welcome to our gang ladies and we can't wait to see you represent your towns can we Patty and all off the gang? Welcome, welcome, welcome!!!!!!
We're thrilled to have you on board.

Anyone else? Snooty Primadona, did you say that you were joining? By the way, you crack me up. Noe Noe Queen of All Trades, where ya been woman?

Join the fun and laughter. Be a gangster. See the world while sitting at your computer eating chips and drinking Bloody Mary's (okay, maybe I'm the only one who does that???)You'll be glad you did.........I promise........

Prince and I are about to leave to go to Alabama. He is a judge in a "Wild Game Cook-Off". That should be interesting. What are they cooking down there? Armadillo and opossums and such? I can't wait to see this but, truthfully it should be a blast. As long as I'm with my man, I'm a happy girl.

Hope everyone has an E~X~T~R~E~M~E weekend and..........

Steady On
Reggie Girl

Next Friday's "Friday Shoot-Out" Subject!!

Hey you.......yeah YOU!!!!! You wanna join a gang?????? Please join us for Friday Shoot-Outs. We have participant's all over the world.....Canada, Brasil, China, Japan, Manila,Australia, France, Aukland, Hawaii and all over the United States!!

Come join us. The only person we're waiting for is YOU!!

The subject for next Friday's Shoot-Out has been picked by the beautiful and talented Jen. This week Patty picked a random name from a pile of names and next week I will pick. We've decided to take turns. The next 2 newbies to the group will get one of these gang t-shirts. I had these t-shirts custom made. One for myself, one for Barry and two more to entice newcomer's. We would love to see your town.



*****JEN'S SUBJECT PICK::::::
"How about architecture - old and crumbling, new and shiny, in between. The beauty of structures - or the eyesore they can become. Abandoned, or bursting with life and activity, buildings tell a story.

Everyone could do that, right?".*****

This is soooo simple, that's part of the beauty of this project......simplicity. Nothing complicated or a site for just a few but a 'free for all' ~~~ gang style :)
Who says a gang has to be bad. We have an awesome group of participant's.

Just shoot around the subject. No rules involved, no criticism, just plain old-fashioned fun in a new-fangled cyber kind of way. We want to see your town through your eyes and lens. It's rather like seeing the world for free blogger style.

Come on..............show it to us.........Come ride the highway with us all (I'm throwing gang signs as I type this post.......I'm down with it baby, lol).

****"We want you, we want you, we want YOU as a new recruit"****
~~~~~The Village People~~~~~


Steady On
Reggie Girl

Friday Shoot-Out......Kids & Best Friends

TGIF!!!!!!!!!! Time for "Friday Shoot-Out's". Friday has become my favorite blog day because I can feature my beautiful town of Newnan, Georgia and the rich treasures it beholds. We now have people from all over the planet participating and the only person we are missing is YOU.

We did an anything goes subject his week so I picked kids and best friends. I love kiddos and I love best friends. My heart sings when I see children laughing, and playing. I love to see best friends together having a great time and loving one another. A best friend is there for you when no one else in the world is. As a matter of fact...........a best friend is the one coming in the door when everyone else is going out the door. Priceless, no?

Shout-out to a wonderful friend, Ms. Laraine who is doing the Relay For Life. You go with your sweet beautiful self honey and raise money for the cure!! It's so needed and THANK YOU!! It is one of my dreams, that cancer will be curable in my lifetime. While I'm doing shout out's.....Science Girl in France......THANK YOU for all the research you and fellow scientists do on a daily basis to eradicate this terrible disease, right Audrey????

Patty and I will pick back up with a specific theme next week. I can't wait to see all of your interpretations from around the world and in the United States. I say it's a revolution...........


A pretty girl I saw out walking with her Mom........


Asleep and safe on a grandmoms lap. Is there any better place to be or sleep?......


The first of many baby teeth lost. Ahhh, I remember those days and the tooth fairy....


Look at that curly haired darling having curly fries........


My pastor's daughter....something tells me that he and wifey are in for t~r~o~u~b~l~e in the very near future.......


There's nothing like a refreshing Juicy-Juice on a hot day........


Look at those blue eyes I spotted while out and about downtown having a little ice cream...........


Baseball buddies. They've known each other all their lives I think...........


Sharing a meal of good old American hot dogs on a Wednesday night at Awana's........


BFF's forever they said.............


Have a look at these lady killer's. The were so charming when I spoke with them that I see many girlfriends being sweet-talked...........


Now I ask you, how cute is that?..............


Sharing dinner and smiles........


What a trio of be-yoots..........


Say cheeseburgers for Auntie Reggie Girl...........


Oh my, to be that age again.....not, lol............


Best friends of mine, Cousin Sis, Auntie Mom and myself. Can't imagine where I would be without their unwavering love and support..............


Me and my best friend for life. Every day I feel like Cinderella and live an enchanted life with this man, my Prince. He loves me uncondtionally...............


I had these T-Shirts made for the next two new Friday Shoot-Out Gang Members and another for Barry in Canada for being such an awesome dude and a real trooper.....steady on dude......Anyone who wants to join our gang can comment me and the t-shirts go to the first two newbies. Come on!! Represent your town y'all all. What are you waiting for????? This is your personal invitation right Crisfield, Maryland Patty?........



******"Keep smiling, keep shining knowing you can always count on me for sure. That's what friends are for"******* ~~~~~~That's what friends are for~~~~~~

Hope your weekend is filled with love, joy and laughter.

Steady On
Reggie Girl

Inside Out BLT'S and Having Babies

*****Please click on "The Daily Puppy"......pretty please?******


Summer time means lots of things but good vine ripe tomatoes is one of my favorites. Nothing says summer like a good Blt right? I made some inside out BLT's and they were so awesome that I have to share the recipe with you. Your family will love them and they are a great quick meal. Just add a little salad and voila...a delicious lunch or dinner.


All you need are tomatoes, french bread, shredded Romaine lettuce, as much cooked bacon as you like, shredded sharp cheddar and a little mayo. Cut the tomatoes in half and scoop out the inside. Then cube the french bread and mix it with the other ingredients...........


After mixing the ingredients together, stuff the tomatoes and cover more cheese. Bake at 375 for 12-15 minutes until tomatoes get hot all they way through........


Serve and have a taste treat. It's much lower in calories because you can control the amount of bread that you use or of course, you can used any type of light or reduced fat bread..........Deliriously Delicious!!!!!............


This is my cousin Spanky asleep after our last family meal. There seems to be some pattern going with the men in my family having a huge meal and then falling asleep on the sofa. Wonder what that's all about???????.........


During Spring break I had a few of the kiddos from the bus ministry over for a tea party. We had a great time. These kids are awesome.......



And now to the "Having Babies" part. Miss Nan our daughter has just announced that she is carrying our first grandchild!! We are elated and can't wait to spoil it and send it home. I wonder what they will name it??? I wonder what in the world I'm going to wear for the baby shower and far more importantly to the hospital for the birth??? I certainly don't want Grand-kiddo's first memory of me to be looking like I just rolled out of the bed. I suppose I'll just have to purchase something new for the occasion...........drat, what a drag. Prince will be thrilled to hear that I must have a new birthing wardrobe..............okay, I feel old.


****"And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon....little boy blue and the man in the moon"****** ~~~~~~CAT STEVENS~~~~~~

Steady On
Reggie Girl

What Love Is To A Kiddo

******Please click on the "Daily Puppy"....it helps generate a small profit to help build a No-Kill Shelter here in Newnan. The puppies need you******

~~~THE PAY IT FORWARD PROJECT: Robyn, Noe Noe and Audrey - Thank you for saying that you would participate in this awesome project, you guys are the best!!!!!! Please hit me up with a comment with your e-mail addresses so that I can send you the details. I won't publish your details on blogger.


I wanted to share a few excerpts from an article I read where children were explaining what love meant to them. Some of their explanations are very sweet, funny and some are pretty powerful. What is love to you??



"When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different.
You just know that your name is safe in their mouth."
Billy - age 4

"Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne and they go out and smell each other."
Karl - age 5

"Love is what makes you smile when you're tired."
Terri - age 4

"Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen."
Bobby - age 7 (Wow!)

"If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate,"
Nikka - age 6
(we need a few million more Nikka's on this planet)

"Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it everyday."
Noelle - age 7

"During my piano recital, I was on a stage and I was scared. I looked at all the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and smiling.
He was the only one doing that. I wasn't scared anymore."
Cindy - age 8

"My mommy loves me more than anybody
You don't see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night."
Clare - age 6

"Love is when Mommy gives Daddy the best piece of chicken."
Elaine-age 5

"Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford."
Chris - age 7

"Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone all day."
Mary Ann - age 4

"When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars come out of you." (what an image)
Karen - age 7

"You really shouldn't say 'I love you' unless you mean it. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget."
Jessica - age 8

"I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old clothes and has to go out and buy new ones."
Lauren - age 4


***"What the world needs now is love sweet love....it's the only thing that there's just too little of"***


Steady On
Reggie Girl

Tuesdays Touring Newnan - City Of Homes

I love Tuesdays because I love to show you my beautiful hometown of Newnan, Georgia. We have such a beautiful, charming and friendly town. We love to sit in rocking chairs on our front porches, sit under the stars at night for outdoor concerts or grand fireworks during the summer and we love to have visitor's. So next time you're in town.....please stop by and I'll give you a real grand tour in person.

Things I spotted this week while out and about.......


One of our City Of Homes signs going into the city limits........


A picturesque horse farm with a winding drive that leads to a pond......


A really old tin building that I think is cool........


Cousin Sis and Uncle Baby. A friend of our's son took this picture with my camera while we were all out listening to our friends play music at our favorite coffee shop Espresso Lane.......


The proprietor of Arnalls Grocery, the local feed and seed store in Newnan where I buy all of my gardening seeds and supplies. Look at that sweet grandson of theirs.....


The orginal movie projector from The Alamo Movie Theater downtown on the Square......


Panoply Interior Design..........


The Dr. Thos J Jones building in historic downtown Newnan........


I loved this display out front of one of my favorite stores The Other Side Of The Moon. What a cool place to shop.......


The "Hip To Be On The Square" wall collage in Fabiano's Pizza. And it is hip to be on the square in Newnan where all of the action is..........


I love See Rock City birdhouses and couldn't resist this shot.........


A grand Weeping Willow I spotted. Isn't it a beauty?.........


Thanks for having a little visit with me in Newnan today. We hope to see you live and in person real soon. We can all go be hip on the square together!!

Come on down and see us y'all...........


****"And there we were all in one place, a generation lost in space"****
~~~~from American Pie by Don McLean


Steady On
Reggie Girl

Pay It Forward....It's Worth It

******Please Click On "The Daily Puppy" it is building a little money to help build a NO KILL shelter here in Newnan, Georgia******

"Friday's Shoot-Out" was awesome. Seeing everyone's food, resturant's and watering holes made me gain 6 pounds!!If anyone else would like to participate, let one of us gang member's know.......we would love to see your town. This Friday's subject is 'ANYTHING GOES"!! Pick any subject you'd like and shoot away. We're going to get back to letting member's pick weekly subjects next week but this week the world is your oyster (okay, maybe not the world, lol). Join us won't you??? We have a great time and who doesn't want to be in a gang???



I got this really cool idea from Miz Dot @ Counting My Blessings. This "Pay It Forward" project is simple acts or deeds of kindness are done without expecting something in return, just passing it on, with hope that the recipients of the acts of kindness pass it on. So here’s how it works. I will send a gift to the first 3 people who leave a comment to this post on the blog requesting to join this PIF and they will do so on their blog by posting something similar and so on and so on. Please let me know by comment if you would like to participate. I think you will find it rewarding and fulfilling to do something that takes us totally outside of ourselves and spreads random acts of kindness. Instead of always hearing all of the bad things happening in the world let's make something good happen!! Please leave me a comment on my post if you'd like to participate. I know we're all busy, but it truly on takes just a few minutes. It doesn't have to be anything expensive at all......just a bookmark, a recipe, a packet of flower seeds, just anything that you feel is something something that represents you. Or you could always send something to one of brave soldier's who fight daily so that we can have liberties and freedom.......



This is for Airman Mom...........true heroes indeed...........


American Pride.........this made me think of you again Airman Mom. Thanks for always calling attention to our brave soldiers who fight for our freedoms daily.......



*******"You've got to try a little kindness, just show a little kindness.
Shine your light for everyone to see. And if you try a little kindness
you can over look the blindness of the narrow minded people on
their narrow minded streets"*********~~~~~Glen Campbell~~~~


Steady On
Reggie Girl