Dippin' Dots

I've seen Dippin' Dots before. Usually there's a cart at the mall, theme park, or the County Fair. I just have never tried them. I'm one of those people reluctant to try new things.

I chat with the owner, Debbie, of the Fountain Valley Dippin' Dots. She rocks!! Not only does she sell dots, but she's a Twitter Freak. You can find her on Twitter @dippindotwoman.

Before I started chatting with Debbie, I never knew that there were actual Dippin' Dot stores. Who knew? She informed that yes, she does catering, but there is a STORE! I've been so busy lately that I didn't get a chance to go to her store. I did get to meet Debbie at the Just Spotted OC Blogger Awards last week. I tried the Rainbow Ice Dots that night and I was hooked.

Well we finally got a chance to go and visit Debbie's store yesterday. We tried the following flavors: cotton candy, cookies n' cream, and banana split. They were all very tasty. Angry Husband, Angry Toddler and I all shared our portions. Usually we will take Angry Toddler for ice cream and he eats one bite. This time he finished his dots.

But what are Dippin' Dots? How are they made? I got this from their corporate site.

So what exactly are Dippin' Dots? Actually, it's fun to watch "first-timers" expressions when they take their first bite. After overcoming the sight of their ice cream beads "pouring" into a cup there's the look of amazement that ice cream can be "tingly and almost crunchy" (their words!). When the smooth, creamy ice cream begins to melt in their mouth...a fan is born! It's truly a treat for kids of all ages. And finally, to answer the question, Dippin' Dots are made from fresh dairy ingredients flavored with fun, fruity, enticing and even exotic flavors. The mixture is frozen almost instantly in liquid nitrogen, a common element in the atmosphere used commercially for flash freezing. After production, Dippin' Dots are packaged and shipped worldwide.

Why Spelling Is So Important

My co-worker, Kris, showed me this earlier this morning. We were all laughing. I had to have her forward it to me.

PLEASE TELL YOUR CHILDREN THAT SPELLING IS IMPORTANT, EVEN FOR THIRD GRADERS!

You Know You Work in Law Enforcement If...

If you pay attention to my blog, you know that I work in law enforcement. My co-worker is doing a speech class and she was preparing a speech today. Her speech was about working in law enforcement. She printed off this list and everything on it pretty much applies to me. It's hilarious. You would have to work in law enforcement to understand some of the things, but I'm going to post it anyway.

1. You have the bladder capacity of five people.

2. You have ever restrained someone and it was not a sexual experience.

3. You believe that 50% of people are a waste of good air.

4. Your idea of a good time is a gun run or a car chase.

5. You conduct a criminal record check on anyone who seems friendly towards you.

6. You believe in aerial spraying of Prozac and birth control pills.

7. You disbelieve 90% of what you hear and 75% of what you see.

8. You have your weekends off planned for a year.

9. You believe the government should require a permit to reproduce.

10. You refer to your favorite restaurant by the intersection at which it's located.

11. You have ever wanted to hold a seminar entitled: "Suicide...getting it right
the first time."

12. You ever had to put the phone on hold before you begin laughing uncontrollably.

13. You think caffeine should be available in IV form.

14. You believe anyone who says, "I only had two beers" is going to blow less than a .20.

15. You find out a lot about paranoia just by following people around.

16. Anyone had ever said to you, "There are people killing other people out there and you are here messing with me."

17. People flag you down on the street and ask you directions to strange places...and you know where they are located.

18. You can discuss where you are going to eat with your partner while standing over a dead body.

19. You are the only person introduced at social gatherings by profession.

20. You walk into places and people think it's high comedy to seize their buddy and shout, "They've come to get you, Bill."

21. You do not see daylight from until May.

22. People shout, "I didn't do it!", when you walk into a room and think they're being hugely funny and original.

23. A week's worth of laundry consists of 5 t-shirts, 5 pairs of socks, and 5 pairs of underwear.

24. You've ever referred to Tuesday as "my weekend", or "this is my Friday".

25. You've ever written off guns and ammunition as a business deduction.

26. You believe that unspeakable evils will befall you if anyone says, "Boy, it is sure quiet tonight."

27. Discussing dismemberment over a meal seems perfectly normal to you.

28. You find humor in other people's stupidity.

29. You hav eleft more meals on the restaurant table than you've eaten.

30. you feel good when you hear, "these handcuffs are too tight".

Christmas Countdown

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This means that I have this many days left to shop.

What Santa's Reindeer Am I?

You Are Dancer

Carefree and fun, you always find reasons to do a happy dance. Why You're Naughty: That dark stint you had as Santa's private dancer. Why You're Nice: You're friendly. Very friendly.

Which of Santa's Reindeer Are You?

I swear people, I did not fix this. I just filled out the little questionaire thingy. I mean really, wow, it's soo true. I am a Dancer. Wink Wink!

What's My Preppy Name?

Your Preppy Name Is...

Townsend Phinney Rockwood the Fifth But most people know you as Missy

What's Your Preppy Name?