Greetings from the Ladies Auxiliary! This week, Carrie took over as our host and we invited a special guest…KATIE! She came to hang out with us this week. Listen below on SoundCloud.
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Introducing Katie
This week’s special guest is a faithful listener and has been our friend for YEARS. We LOVE Katie. Up first, Carrie asked Katie five questions to get to know her a little better. She’s a Virgo (just like Carrie and Sam) and believes her past life had to be sometime in the 60s. Katie identifies as an Nsyncer (can we be friends…?) but admits she was all about the Spice Girls (so yes, we can be friends.) We also learned that Katie drinks every time Meghan says Brady. She even gave us some constructive criticism that we didn’t know we needed! Be sure to listen to check out other things about Katie that you maybe didn’t know!
Area 51 Conspiracy Theories
Carrie is finally ready to accept and talk about Area 51. Here’s what we think is really going on…
- The guy who started this whole event really DID want to storm Area 51; however, once the government, mainstream media, and EVERYONE else got wind of his plan and it because a real thing, the government contacted him and basically told him to shut it down OR ELSE. So he had to say it was a joke so he didn’t get in trouble.
- There really IS some big alien thing going down on September 20 but not at Area 51. The government planted this “storm Area 51” idea to distract citizens from the REAL stuff that’s going to go down on that date. Maybe alien related? Maybe not? Somewhere else in the United States? Somewhere else in the world?
What are your thoughts about Area 51? Do you think it was a joke or do you buy into one of these conspiracy theories?
We’re Beachin’
Last weekend, the Ladies Auxiliary took to the beach! We all have different feelings about the beach. The idea of endless water, the vast unknown and the creatures that could be lurking there makes Carrie, Katie and Meghan feel a lot of anxiety. On the other hand, Nicole and Sam love that the ocean makes them feel so small. We all went with family and friends, so it was a great time!
How do you feel about the beach? Do you love it? Are you a sunbather or an ocean swimmer? Can you stay out all day or do you prefer to go inside every now and then? Do you like the sun? the shade? We all have different opinions on this one!
Beach Etiquette
The one thing we can ALL agree on are some simple beach etiquette rules. Here they are (in summary)
- If you are going to set up ALL YOUR CHAIRS and umbrellas in the front row, you should be out to enjoy them before 1:00 p.m. – it’s rude. We understand that someone got up early and set them up, but please, use them or don’t bother putting them up.
- Do NOT cram yourself in a small space between groups of people. There should be at least 5 yards between you and the next person’s chairs. It’s weird and uncomfortable for everyone.
- Don’t leave your things and expect someone else to watch them for you.
- Wherever you come on to the beach, stay near that spot. Don’t wander down fourteen blocks to find the “perfect” place.
- Clean up your trash!
Are we forgetting anything? Is there anything else that REALLY annoys you that people do at the beach?
Beach Trivia
Sam was FULL of interesting beach trivia. We learned a lot listening to her facts! Including some creepy facts about horseshoe crabs…
Photos: Calvert Cliffs from the Maryland DNR and a horseshoe crab from PBS
Nick Jonas and the Dad Bod
We’ve all heard of the dad bod. Here are the pictures that the ladies talked about during this week’s episode. What are your thoughts? Big lunch and lots of drinks? Less toned? Just not photoshopped? Either way, can we just agree that Nick Jonas is hot and we are here for him no matter what he looks like?
Arrested for Banana Pudding Food Fight?
When Nicole first saw this headline, she KNEW we had to discuss this on the podcast. The article headline said “Young Dro Arrested for Attacking Girlfriend with Banana Dessert.” Turns out, there was a little more to it than that. You can read the whole article HERE. What kind of food would you throw at your significant other if you were really mad?
If Board Games had Realistic Names
Carrie shared with us some titles for board games if they were given names based on what ACTUALLY happens. She had names for Sorry, Mousetrap, Monopoly, Life, Yahtzee, Twister, Risk, and Hungry Hungry Hippos. Can you think of any other classic games that need a realistic name? We LOVE board games, and so this list was so fun for us to read. The article gave realistic names for twenty different games. Check out the rest of them HERE.
Inside the White House
With each new president, the White House undergoes a sweeping change. The first lady has a responsibility to decorate the residential wing of the White House, while the President is in charge of creating his space in the Oval Office. Meghan and Katie love all things Kennedys and presidents so they had TONS of good and interesting information to share about the White House. Below, you can watch the TV tour mentioned in this week’s episode!
And for the whole story on the desk in the Oval Office, CLICK HERE!
Health Effects of Binge Watching
When was the last time you sat and watched an ENTIRE season of a show in one day? Probably pretty recently. Netflix, Amazon Prime video, and other streaming services, have made it easy and convenient to watch hours and hours of our favorite shows and series. Unfortunately, there may be some unintended consequences of binge watching! Carrie shared with us this week why binge watching may be bad for your health. After you finish watching your next binge-worthy series, check in with yourself to see if any of these effects are happening to you!
The Staircase
If you’ve watched the Netflix documentary, “The Staircase” then this part of the episode is FOR YOU! The ladies recapped the episode and what happened, giving us some details of the case. Then, Katie shares with us some of the conspiracy theories that surround this murder mystery. She and Sam explain why these theories might be accurate and since Katie listened to a podcast about it, she could give us some more information! She also explains WHY the Netflix series left out some of the information and why a theory about OWLS might actually be true! We still don’t know what happened, but this story definitely creates a lot of conversation and we’re not sure we’ll ever know the truth.
The Ladies Recommend
Big thumbsie upsies for our favorite dessert shop: Sweet Beaks! Check out their Facebook page HERE. It’s whimsical interior is full of delicious homemade ice cream and amazing treats. It’s a family-owned shop and we HIGHLY recommend that you check them out. Try the blueberry crisp ice cream if it’s on the menu! Here’s a picture of just one of the very awesome dessert treats you can order! Isn’t it gorgeous?
The same family also owns a super yummy restaurant down in Ocean City called The Hungry Seagull. Check out their Facebook page HERE. We ordered tons of food while we were at the beach and it was all delicious.
As always, thanks for listening! A HUGE thanks to Katie for joining us. We hope she’ll be back again! And thanks to YOU for hanging with us another week. Tune in next week for more great conversation and the wrap of the Bachelorette!
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