Today my coworker and I had to go to the 10th floor of our building to get set up for the monthly board meeting that is tomorrow. We used to have an executive dining room there, but it closed a couple of weeks ago. Coworker had to get the material in the books for the board members, and I had to find some beverages to serve the board members. In order to get to the 10th floor, you have to have a security card. When we got there we thought we heard a noise, but decided that it was the elevator doors closing harder than normal. Coworker went to the board room and I went to the kitchen. While I was looking for my keys, I heard a noise at the end of the hall. I looked up and saw the door at the end of the hall close. I thought it was coworker going into the ladies room to get water for the plants. I went to the board room to check and she was still there. I told her what happened and she called security. The door that I saw close was the door to the fire stairs. There is no re-entry to the 10th floor from the stairwell. After that we worked together and never separated. Someone was up there with us when we got there. Another odd thing - when I was up there Thursday, there were several table cloths stacked on a table in the auditorium lobby. Today they were on the bar in the serving area and one of the table cloths was spread on the table. Also a chair had been moved from the auditorium to in front of the table. Needless to say, we will not be going up there alone ever again. How spooky!

Yesterday a coworker and I went to lunch with a former coworker, Scott. Scott used to work in the mailroom. He has a form of autism. Even though he is considered learning disabled, he can remember everything. He also has a photographic memory, so we always had to be careful what was on our computers when he came around. As long as Scott was doing the mail, there were very few problems with it. Even though he was intimidated by men, he would joke and cutup with our CEO. Not many people can get away with that. He was everyone's source of gossip. He got in trouble a lot for gossiping. One girl wanted people to know that she was engaged but was too shy to tell everyone, so she told Scott. In a couple of hours, the entire bank knew. Yesterday, he talked nonstop for an entire hour. He wanted to know everything that was going on, but ended up telling us what was going on. Queening got jealous because we went to lunch with Scott, so she punished us by leaving early. At 4:58, the fire alarm went off. I told myself, "Time for me to go". I'm having some trouble with the formatting of my blog. I don't consider myself computer illiterate, but I can't figure out how to separate paragraphs or make lists. It types everything in one continuous paragraph. I'd appreciate some help from my readers. Enjoy the rest of your weekend.

I haven't posted about Queenie's attire lately. One reason is because she hasn't worn anything crazy in a few weeks and another reason is because I was afraid that you all would think I was a real catty person, which I hate to admit, but I am. Anyway, today I noticed that even though her outfit was ugly, it was very appropriate for the workplace. She had on a dress that had light blue and brown wonder bread polka dots on it and a light blue cardigan. At least I thought it was appropriate until she was standing in front of my desk. She had on brown tights and brown high heel strappy mules. Later in the day, I saw her with some white mesh shoes that looked sort of like Merrell's. At the end of the day she had on white socks with the white mesh shoes...and she still had on the brown tights. Speaking of outfits, a friend emailed me that when she went out at lunch she was a man on the street corner with a dark suit coat, black socks, black dress shoes and his drawers (no pants). He was carrying a sign that said "I dropped my pants for..." She didn't catch the rest of the sign. Every day is a full moon in downtown Birmingham.

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My mother informed me this weekend that my great aunt used to use Smith's Rosebud Salve on babies butts to keep away diaper rash. I think I may have to change lip balms. My Chicken Divan turned out real good. I may have to make it again in a couple of weeks. My grandmother always said that you weren't suppose to wear winter clothes or wool after Easter, but it's so cold outside that I have been wearing wool and cordoroy this week. Maybe since Easter is the earliest that it has been since 1818, the rule doesn't apply.

I hope everyone had a great Easter. I did, except it was cold. But, of course, it is always cold on Easter. We went to church and then out to lunch. Then my mother and I went home and chilled. I saw a lot of people that I have not seen for awhile. I had to go to the dentist this morning for a support filling. I didn't even have to have a shot. Wasn't I brave? I came home tonight and made Chicken Divan. I hope it turns out okay. I didn't have any bread crumbs, so I substituted Pepperidge Farm wheat crackers. I plan on eating it over rice. Yum! On the way home I stopped by Cracker Barrel and got a veggie plate and biscuits. It was really tasty. I needed the veggies. Have you ever noticed when you eat at the Cracker Barrel, they bring you a plate of hot biscuits and a bowl of frozen butter. What's with that? I watched the season premiere of Greek tonight. It was pretty good. I just love Rusty. I know he is supposed to be a dork, but he's so cute. Today at work was not as busy as it has been lately. I took advantage of it.

For all of you that are not from Alabama, here's what we Alabamians are like. I thought this was funny. If you have any questions, I'll be free to answer them.

21 Ways to determine if you are a real Alabamian1. You can properly pronounce Arab, Cahaba, Opelika , Sylacauga, Oneonta, Eufaula, and Wedowee.2. You think people who complain about the heat in their states are sissies.3. A tornado warning siren is your signal to go out in the yard and look for a funnel. 4. You know that the true value of a parking space is not determined by the distance to the door, but by the availability of shade. 5. Stores don't have bags or shopping carts, they have sacks and buggies. 6. You've seen people wear bib overalls at funerals. 7. You think everyone from a bigger city has an accent.8. You measure distance in minutes. (It's about 5 minutes down the road)9. You go to the lake because you think it is like going to the ocean. 10. You listen to the weather forecast before picking out an outfit. 11. You know cow pies are not made of beef. 12. Someone you know has used a football schedule to plan their wedding date. 13. You have known someone who has a belt buckle bigger than your fist. 14. You aren't surprised to find movie rental, ammunition, beer, and bait all in the same store.15. A Mercedes Benz isn't a status symbol. A Ford F-350 4x4 Extended Bed Crew Cab dually is.16. You know everything goes better with Ranch Dressing, or Ketchup.17. You learned how to shoot a gun before you learned how to multiply.18. You actually get these jokes and are "fixing to send them to your friends.19. You have used your heater and air-conditioner in the same day. 20. The ladies church auxiliary is going to “throw a shower” for your new baby.21. Finally for good measure: You are 100% Alabamian if you have ever had this conversation: "You wanna coke?" "Yeah. What kind?" "Dr Pepper."

Happy Easter everyone.