Meet Ricki Lake.
Of course it’s not the first time Ricki Lake has come to stay with Bossy. But typically the visit takes place in late spring, and the man on the news tells Bossy to expect Ricki Lake’s arrival.
But this past weekend Ricki Lake showed up unannounced in the early afternoon. And Bossy was all, “Well dag, Ricki Lake, make yourself at home.” And Ricki Lake was all, “Oh don’t worry, girlfriend. I will.”
Jessi Louise says
March 10, 2008 at 10:07 amWow, my little boys would think that was the greatest thing ever.
Avitable says
March 10, 2008 at 10:08 amThat does look like fun!
Melizzard says
March 10, 2008 at 10:29 amBe careful how comfortable you make her, she came to visit me last October
http://www.melizzard.com/2007/10/just-keep-think.html
and she hung around for weeks and never cleaned up after herself
David says
March 10, 2008 at 10:29 amThat is one big-ass yard you have.
joeinvegas says
March 10, 2008 at 10:32 amMy, it was nice of you to make such an inviting place for her. Hope the kids enjoy the visit.
Momo Fali says
March 10, 2008 at 10:39 amEw.
Philly says
March 10, 2008 at 10:43 amShould of taken pics of my yard,,,,think it was worse than yours Bossy !!
heart shaped hedges says
March 10, 2008 at 10:46 amWhat in the world?
Bossy, I say ditch Ricky Lake and hurry on up and get out here.
The only standing water we have is the beautiful blue ocean, and the girls and I already have your night planned….right at the water’s edge…so hurry up!
And the temperatures? Well, dont bring a jacket. Instead, maybe a spaghetti strapped dress with a little sunscreen on your shoulders.
Let’s go girl, we are a lot more fun than Ricky.
All Adither says
March 10, 2008 at 11:01 amLet’s go tubin’!
Belle says
March 10, 2008 at 11:02 amIt could be worse. You could have had the 20 inches of snow that we had in Ohio.
MammaLoves says
March 10, 2008 at 11:06 amI like how the picnic table is on the highground so BBQing may continue despite Ricky’s visit.
Bossy's reader Shania says
March 10, 2008 at 11:07 amBossy’s reader Shania owns an excavating company. She could totally fix Bossy’s yard and send Ricky Lake’s happy ass swirling to whichever neighbor’s yard Bossy likes least.
Jenn @ Juggling Life says
March 10, 2008 at 11:08 amI hear Ricky Lake has been known to overstay her welcome.
Mama DB says
March 10, 2008 at 11:29 amBossy needs to divert Ricky’s visit to a neighbor’s yard. Bossy shouldn’t hog Ricky Lake all to herself.
The Mom Bomb says
March 10, 2008 at 11:32 amWe’ve got one of those lakes, too, since our neighbors behind us had to install new septic tanks and built up this artificial incline. Fie upon them.
I predict: muddy doggie pawprints.
andrea says
March 10, 2008 at 11:35 amI foresee Ricky Lake heading up my way once the 3 feet of snow from this weekend melts VERY QUICKLY over the next week.
Damn though, that is a lot of water back there.
The Domestic Goddess says
March 10, 2008 at 11:37 amWow. And I thought my yard was bad. We had water even in the highest parts of the yard, places we do not EVER get water. At least my basement was dry. At least, I think it was because I was up on the roof praying for a helicopter to rescue me. Still waiting…
magpie says
March 10, 2008 at 11:59 amWow. Living on a hill means that the water just runs through the basement out to the other side, instead of pausing on the so-called lawn.
And I thought you were going to be posting about Ricki Lake’s “The Business of Being Born” – like maybe you were going to have a new baby or something…
Tootsie Farklepants says
March 10, 2008 at 12:05 pmBOSSY’S yard had grading issues. BOSSY needs a drain. Or a large bendy straw.
Biddy says
March 10, 2008 at 12:25 pmthat’s funny…she was here this weekend too!
i think she must have a body double
Hotdog says
March 10, 2008 at 12:25 pmBossy should stock Ricky with some bass and go fishing!
Janet says
March 10, 2008 at 12:32 pmI heard that Ricky Lake had lost a bunch of weight. It looks like she’s retaining water.
Foolery says
March 10, 2008 at 12:35 pmThat’s not the worst of it — when Ricky Lake leaves, Roger Mudd shows up. And he’s a bitch to get rid of.
Oh, see how OLD I am? The 30-somethings in this group are scratching their heads.
Lisa says
March 10, 2008 at 12:37 pmYour yard looks FABULOUS, dahling…just fabulous..
Noelle says
March 10, 2008 at 12:42 pmI look at all the lakes around me, and think, “did anything EVER grow here?”
Maria R says
March 10, 2008 at 12:48 pmI can not possibly say anything wittier than the comments already made. Ricky was in our driveway last week but never got much closer to the house, I’d say she likes you better.
Doug says
March 10, 2008 at 1:16 pmWell the Snow Miser visited us this weekend. 20 inches of snow and a 17 yo who couldn’t help shovel.
RuthWells says
March 10, 2008 at 1:33 pmDag. Did you lose power, too? We were down for 24+ hours. Joy.
Manic Mommy says
March 10, 2008 at 2:05 pmThat Ricky. What a bitch.
I swear, our moat (formerly front walk) had tides.
motherbumper says
March 10, 2008 at 2:22 pmI would totally tell Ricky to talk to the hand, because the face don’t understand GIRLFRIEND.
psychophant says
March 10, 2008 at 2:37 pmRicky used to visit me. Walking in my yard was like walking in the Okefenokee Swamp. A Native American name meaning trembling earth. Very descriptive. Then I had french drains put in and no more swamp. WooHoo!
Laura says
March 10, 2008 at 2:54 pmBossy-
Ricky Lake used to visit us all of the time until we planted Willie the Willow. You must plant a Willow tree girlfriend!
Meg says
March 10, 2008 at 2:59 pmHey, what’s the name of Ricky Lake’s friend – you know, the one that topples trees in back yards? She paid us a visit last week.
soNOTcool says
March 10, 2008 at 3:07 pmAnd this is where Jodi says, “Oh, BOSSY, I was just thinking about emailing you.”
Cactus Petunia says
March 10, 2008 at 3:51 pmDang, Bossy…get a shovel and put in a swimming hole!
Kristina says
March 10, 2008 at 3:59 pmOh crap! If I had that in my yard I would also have it in my basement! I can’t have one without the other!
meera says
March 10, 2008 at 4:12 pmThat looks mighty soppy…time to start planting wetland plants?
Aliaspice says
March 10, 2008 at 4:31 pmLooks like Ricky’s water broke. Oh, that’s horrible. Is she pregnant right now? Was that inappropriate?
Aliaspice says
March 10, 2008 at 4:32 pmLooks like Ricky’s water broke.
Criquette says
March 10, 2008 at 5:23 pmLook on the bright side: The lap pony has a private wading pool. The grass is getting a spring cleaning. You can now say that you have water-front property. It’s not 19″ of snow.
Angela says
March 10, 2008 at 5:26 pmI make her stay in the garage when she visits. And in return? She goes cold on me and freezes my car tires into the floor.
Scottsdale Girl says
March 10, 2008 at 6:09 pmEEP!
Oh dear lord you know what I see when I see that picture?
Leeches.
You’re welcome.
meleah rebeccah says
March 10, 2008 at 6:33 pmdamn! and I thought I had it rough.
Adorable Girlfriend says
March 10, 2008 at 9:48 pmHere in teh south of you we got the flooding too. Did you get the hail on Saturday around 5pm? It started as I was making my way to I-95 to go into the city. I wanted to scream!!!!
It worked out because I got a cheesesteak, so all was not lost though…
MizFit says
March 11, 2008 at 6:21 amdid she help deliver any babies whilst there?
sing any hairspray songs?
host any talk show guests?!
inquiring minds,
MizFit
Tanya says
March 11, 2008 at 7:02 amROFL, I had been wondering what happened to ol Ricky!
Patricia says
March 11, 2008 at 8:23 amGeez, I’m jealous. Our backyard backs onto a small lake and with the recent storm, the levels rose and crept up the lawn. I had no problem with THAT ~ it was the sewage water that backed up via our downstairs bathroom, flooded that room and leaked into the carpet. Is there a name when you stand in shit-water, barefoot, bailing like crazy in the middle of the night? Besides STUPID that is??
Get yourself a small sailboat and have some fun with Ricky Lake. Learn a new skill while she visits!
Cheri says
March 11, 2008 at 11:18 amWe don’t have Ricky Lake in San Diego. But we do keep Smokey the Bear on retainer.
Heidi says
March 11, 2008 at 2:51 pmLooks like you’re going on a cruise rather than a roadtrip…
donna in mid michigan says
March 11, 2008 at 10:05 pmOnly plant a willow if the septic system wants to be destroyed by roots….
Throw some fish in, CATCH the fish, have a fish fry on Friday’s for those who..well..um..Eat fish. On. Fridays.
Not like me.
I eat fish. Um. Like. NEVER. Ok ok..so I’ve been seduced by a few shrimp while under white wine’s influence, but BELIEVE me when I say…I always “meet” them again. On their way up. And. Out.
over.
Alex Elliot says
March 12, 2008 at 9:00 pmYou are just so creative!
Dragonwing says
March 12, 2008 at 9:18 pmI’m from a little town in Ohio where we’ve had three major floods in the past year. The town is built on what used to be the Great Black Swamp. You’d think someone woulda had a clue…