In honor of Christopher's birthday...

Some freebie events happening today, July 11:

• All 7-Eleven stores in Orange, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties are giving away free Slurpees. That’s it. Go in and get one, while supplies last. The promotion is tied to the the chain’s 81st birthday. “Each participating 7-Eleven anticipates a large number of customers and have ordered supplies accordingly,” a spokesman told me.
• Also, if you dress-up like a cow and show up at any Chick-fil-A, the chain will give you a free meal. The annual event is dubbed Cow Appreciation Day. For more details, click here. (Hint: if you don’t have a cow suit, be creative. Try wearing a Chick-fil-A shirt, and some make-up — and see if that works. I bet it does.)
• Also — not today but. …: Wienerschnitzel eateries are giving away a free chili dog or ice cream Tuesday — July 15 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Notes from the kennel master

Dear Scooby - I know you're in an unfamiliar house, but really, you know us and this is the 4th or 5th time in two years we have dog sat you. The dog door is not out to get you and the artifical grass in the backyard isn't molton lava, you CAN go potty out back just like your brother and our dog do. Do you see them? They come and go as the please, they roll around in the soft grass and lounge in the shade. Not you, you cower by the door and whine that you need to be taken out front to pee.

Dear CJ - you are a guest in our home and I expect some better manners out of you. The kitchen trash can is not your play toy, the bathroom (while I'm in it) is not your room, and the begging and crying for scraps has got to stop. Also, stop dry-humping the couch and scratching the living room area rug and trying to wipe your butt on the carpet.

Dear Karma - I am so sorry your normal routine has been thrown off by these intruders. Thank you for your patience while mommy has to take care of all three of you. Next weekend we will take you to the dog park and schedule plenty of cuddle time on the bed. 

cross posted to note_to_dog.

Carl's Jr. has changed their fries...

( Something I found out personally yesterday... )

I for one LOVED their old fries, it was why I passed a Burger King, Jack in the Box, and a McDonald's yesterday when I was running some errands - I wanted those slim tasty fries. Oh well. These are pretty good too. For the locals: they are just like Jack in the Box's fries but have a little bit of seasoning on them. I had gotten a card for free small fries from a staff event about a month ago.

More entertainment options for the weekend

Anyone in South OC tomorrow who can't find something to do, there is always the annual mooning of the Amtrak. 

One of these days, I WILL DO THIS, even if I have to go alone.