Friday, June 27, 2014

6.27.14


Good morning and TGIF Phoenix! We're another day closer to seeing Mat get mated. I'm sure you're all anxiously awaiting it. Looking forward to meeting his mate. Have a great weekend!
Trivia for today:
Flower girls traditionally threw flower petals in the bride’s path to lead her to a sweet, plentiful future.
Greek brides believed that tucking a lump of sugar into the wedding gown would bring sweetness throughout married life.
“Three times a bridesmaid, never a bride” dates to about the sixteenth century. It was believed that if a young maiden who had been a bridesmaid three times was unable to catch the eye of unmarried males, then she never would. But, if she served seven times as a bridesmaid, the spell was broken and the woman was thought to be a sure bet for marriage.
Joke of the Day:
A man's wife asks him to go to the store to buy her cigarettes. He walks there only to find it closed. So, he goes into a nearby bar to use their vending machine.
At the bar he sees a beautiful woman and starts talking to her. They have a couple of beers and eventually end up in her apartment. After they've had some fun, he realizes it's 3 a.m. and says, "My wife's going to kill me. Do you have any talcum powder?"
The woman gives him some talcum powder, which he rubs on his hands and then goes home.
His wife is waiting for him in the doorway and screeches, "Where the hell have you been?!?!"
"Well, honey, it's like this. I went to the store like you asked, but they were closed. So I went to the bar to use the vending machine. I saw this great looking chick there, we had a few drinks, one thing led to another, and I ended up in bed with her."
"Oh yeah? Let me see your hands!"
She sees his hands are covered with powder and says, "You liar! You went bowling again!"
Quote of the Day:
Never let a fool kiss you, or a kiss fool you.
Random Daily Factoid:
Each year, Americans use enough foam peanuts to fill ten 85 story buildings.
Great Place for a Getaway:
If hotels on land are too pedestrian, consider the future Poseidon Undersea Resort in Fiji. Guests will be transported by elevator from the end of a pier — no scuba gear required. Once under the sea, visitors can take a ride in a Triton submarine. Other features will include an underwater restaurant, a theater, and a wedding chapel.
For folks in Key Largo, Fla., the future is now: If you’re a certified scuba diver, the only underwater hotel in the U.S., Jules’ Undersea Lodge, is open for business 21 feet under the sea. Divers enter the lodge through a swimming pool. They can either sleep there for the night or just stay for lunch and experience a very different kind of pizza delivery.
Have a fangtastic Friday!  Brock

Thursday, June 26, 2014

6.26.14


Good morning and Happy Thursday Phoenix! We're another day closer to finding out more about Mathias and his soon to be mate. Are you excited?
Diamonds set in gold or silver became popular as betrothal rings among wealthy Venetians toward the end of the fifteenth century.
Over 74% of first-time brides receive a diamond engagement ring, with the diamond (first discovered in India over 2,000 years ago) symbolizing pure and eternal love. The Greeks thought diamonds (adamas) were tears of the gods, and the Romans thought diamas or diamonds were splinters from heavenly stars.
In States where no blood tests or physical exams are required, failing to tell your prospective spouse that you have a venereal disease or a physical impairment (such as impotence or infertility) can void the marriage.
Joke of the Day:
Two guys show up in Heaven at the same time. The first guy says he froze to death, and the second guy tells him that he died of a heart attack.
"How did that happen?" asks the first guy.
"Well, I came home and thought I heard my wife with another man. But when I searched the house, I couldn't find anybody. I was so stricken with remorse for wrongly accusing my wife of infidelity, I had a heart attack and died on the spot."
"Geez," says the first guy. "If you'd opened the fridge, we'd both be alive right now."
Quote of the Day:
I think I'm starting to have a problem with my vision, ever since I got married I haven't seen any money through the entire house.
Random Daily Factoid:
One in every four Americans has appeared on TV.
Great Place for a Getaway:
Book a stay at the Library Hotel
Bookworms, take note: If you always wanted to spend the night in a library, this may be as close a chance as you’ll get. The 14-year-old Library Hotel in midtown Manhattan is inspired not just by the nearby New York Public Library, but also by the Dewey Decimal System itself.
Each guest room comes stocked with books based on the topic of that floor, like fairy tales, oceanography, or classic fiction. Along with niceties like free continental breakfast and a wine and cheese hour, the hotel boasts 6,000 hardbound books located around the hotel.
And on a final note, a very Happy Birthday to our own Mary Baker ! Have a fangtastic day sweetie!
To the rest of you - a very fangtastic day to you as well.  Brock

Wednesday, June 25, 2014

6.25.14


Good morning and Happy Hump Day Phoenix! As we continue to count down for the mating of Mathias, enjoy some more trivia! (hope you aren't sick of it yet!)
The Catholic tradition of "posting the banns" to announce a marriage originated as a way to ensure the bride and groom were not related.
Much like the modern tradition of feeding wedding cake to one’s spouse, in ancient Rome, couples pledged their unity by sharing food. Today a Japanese bride and groom drink sake together, Jewish couples drink from the same cup of consecrated wine, and Muslim couples eat from the same piece of candy.
In Tibet, polyandry, or a woman with more than one husband, is not uncommon. For example, a herdsman will share his wife with his brothers and half-brothers.
Because eyebrows are considered intensely alluring in the Orient, historically the bride’s eyebrows were shaved entirely, rendering her powerless to attract a man.
Joke of the Day:
A girl invites her boyfriend over for dinner with her parents. Since this is such a big event, the girl tells him that after dinner she wants to have sex with him for the first time.
The boy is ecstatic, but nervous because he's a virgin. He goes to the pharmacy to get some condoms. He tells the pharmacist his situation and asks for advice. The pharmacist tells him everything there is to know about sex. At the register, the pharmacist asks how many condoms he'd like to buy: a 3-pack or a 10-pack. The boy says he feels lucky and insists on the 10-pack.
That night, the boy shows up for dinner a little late. His girlfriend meets him at the door leads him straight to the dinner table where her parents are already seated. The boy sits down, quickly offers to say grace and bows his head. A minute passes, and the boy is still silent with his head down. Five minutes pass, and still no movement from the boy. Finally, after 10 minutes, the girlfriend leans over and whispers to the boy, "I had no idea you were this religious."
The boy turns and whispers back, "I had no idea your father was a pharmacist."
Quote of the Day:
I didn't find out what happiness means until I got married... and then it was too late.
Random Daily Factoid:
Frogs cannot swallow without blinking.
Great Place for a Getaway:
Road trip! Destination: Route 66 to Holbrook, Arizona’s Wigwam Village. This 1950 time capsule — and a landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places — is worth a visit. The 15 white tepees decorated with red, zigzag stripes each measure 21 feet wide at the base and 28 feet high and include a TV, air conditioner, bathroom, and shower. Bonus: Vintage cars parked around the grounds add to the retro vibe.
Have a fangtastic Hump Day!  Brock