Fool's Day is approaching  

When I was a child my brother tried to fool me once by putting tabasco in my drink. I could smell it but I was not sure until I tasted it. I could have killed him!

Uh oh, I have a feeling you are quite the trickster! I feel sorry for your poor family and friends. I am sure they do not know what is waiting for them!

That is interesting. I have never heard of it being a morning thing. I see you are in the UK. Are pranks popular?

Grandparents day is in September in the U.S. as well.

haha, I've never heard of Grandparents day. Yeah,we ought to celebrate for our grandparents as well,it's very considerate. But in China there is a day for the old,in september according to the traditional Chinese calendar. April fool's day, Mothers day and fathers day are the same,I think they come from the tradition of western countries and then spread in east countries.

Canellita: There are usually a few bogus news stories across the media but I dont think its as big a deal as it used to be or, maybe its just that I'm not with the people who carry them out? Years ago, as my husband came down the stairs (it was a Saturday) I had the phone in my hand and was saying "I'll just get him..." I whispered that it was his (very demanding) boss & handed the phhone to him. He was saying "Hello, hello, Peter??" & I casually said, "Its April 1st...". I dont think he's forgiven me even now but, I said he should just have been glad the man hadn't rung.
April: I think Grandparents day only got here about 20years ago, when my sons were young. We didnt have a day for grandparents whilst I was growing up.

Hmmmm, Wizzy I guess your husband doesn't share your sense of humor. That was pretty funny and rather mild in comparison to things I have heard of people doing.

Thanks for sharing April!

Yes, I know about Canada Day. I did an article for Helium last year on making Canada Day crafts. It's funny how we grow out of stuff like April Fool's isn't it? What was funny when we were kids becomes an annoyance as we get older.

Jokes are one thing, but pranks are another matter and some people just take things too far. I don't blame you for not liking this time of year.

Luckily for me I don't have to leave home during most days to encounter crazy people except when I go to teach my class. All that tomfoolery would drive me nuts!

hehehehe that's a good decision. better stay home and be away from any foolishness outside or from people close to us. have a great apil fools day alone my friend hehehehe!

If I could come up with something clever it would be nice to fool my nieces and nephew or get them to help me trick their dad. I could get back at him for something he did when we were kids.

that's a fine idea C. at least his kids will do the revenge for you LOL. did you think of something clever now for him? goodluck!

Believe it or not I actually forgot about today being April 1st. I had an early appointment in the next parish (county) and I got up a little late and started fooling with the computer and then had to rush off and...

LOL.

so friend, you are the ones been fooled. that's fine you managed it gracefully hehehehe. how's holy week in your area?

I am not catholic so it is not a big deal for me. I have been working all week and tying up loose ends.

ah okay. so lesser and lesser days to count on for your spain trip. good day my friend!

And now I am here!

yes. how's the trip friend. i am happy that you reach your destination safe. have a great day and have more more more fun!

So far so good. I was planning to try and post pictures tonight but I am getting tired. Maybe in the morning.

hi dear. where's the pictures? i am excited to see them. how's the bar hopping and wine sipping?

Had some computer trouble the past few days but I will be home Tuesday night. Will start posting pictures after I get back. Watch your mail :-)

okay. i will wait for it my dear. just take your time and continue having fun. when are you coming back to US? take care always!

I am back. I've just been really busy the past week. Did you receive any mail frome me yet?

hi my dear friend,

sorry for this delay reply...i have not receive any mail from you yet. i am excited to see your pictures. i have something for you too. kindly pm me your address or where i can send my surprise for you. take care always friend!

I am quite disappointed over this mail delay. I imagined how surprised you would be to recieve the card and now it looks like it may never get there!

i feel bad too. my excitement is really that high when you informed me about it. but i am still hoping that it will come. but i appreicaite your thoughtfulness my friend. did you address it in the office or at home?

I wasn't sure about sending something personal to your office so I addressed it to your home.

thanks for the BR friend. i finally received the card. thanks so much. i appreciated your thoughtfulness!

You're welcome!

Where is here? Are you in the Philippines?

oh yeah. Sorry didn't notice. I'm in the philippines.

See response #6; she is in the Philippines also.

My grand pa said we don't celebrate it here so.. I don't know.

Well everyone is different; some people don't bother and some people want to celebrate for everything that ocmes along.

That's great.

Yes, that is always the challenge isn't it? I find that most people are more annoying than they are funny, even when it is not fool's day!

The trick is to avoid the pranksters. They get you because they catch you off guard. You have to remember the previous years' pranks and be ready.

I think it is more of thing with young people but some older folk never grow up!