April Fools!!

you actually believed me?

133.3 lbs

3.3 lbs OVER goal

still holding my head up high

"cute as a button" too!!!

kathy

Kathy,

You ALMOST had me. I confirmed when I opened your post that it was indeed and April Fool's joke.

Of course I had to look up the origin of April Foods Day:

"The history of April Fool's Day or All Fool's Day is uncertain, but the current thinking is that it began around 1582 in France with the reform of the calendar under Charles IX. The Gregorian Calendar was introduced, and New Year's Day was moved from March 25 - April 1 (new year's week) to January 1.

Send invitations to nonexistent parties and have other practical jokes played upon them. Communication traveled slowly in those days and some people were only informed of the change several years later. Still others, who were more rebellious refused to acknowledge the change and continued to Celebrate on the last day of the former celebration, April 1.

These people were labeled "fools" by the general populace, were subject to ridicule and sent on "fool errands," sent invitations to nonexistent parties and had other practical jokes played upon them. The butts of these pranks became known as a "poisson d'avril" or "April fish" because a young naive fish is easily caught. In addition, one common practice was to hook a paper fish on the back of someone as a joke.

This harassment evolved over time and a custom of prank-playing continue on the first day of April. This tradition eventually spread elsewhere like to Britain and Scotland in the 18th century and was introduced to the American colonies by the English and the French. Because of this spread to other countries, April Fool's Day has taken on an international flavor with each country celebrating the holiday in its own way.

In Scotland, for instance, April Fool's Day is devoted to spoofs involving the buttocks and as such is called Taily Day. The butts of these jokes are known as April 'Gowk', another name for cuckoo bird. The origins of the "Kick Me" sign can be traced back to the Scottish observance.

In England, jokes are played only in the morning. Fools are called 'gobs' or 'gobby' and the victim of a joke is called a 'noodle.' It was considered back luck to play a practical joke on someone after noon.

In Rome, the holiday is known as Festival of Hilaria, celebrating the resurrection of the god Attis, is on March 25 and is also referred to as "Roman Laughing Day."

In Portugal, April Fool's Day falls on the Sunday and Monday before lent. In this celebration, many people throw flour at their friends.

The Huli Festival is celebrated on March 31 in India. People play jokes on one another and smear colors on one another celebrating the arrival of Spring.

No matter how you cut it (with Ginsu knives or butter knives) learning about the history of April Fool's Day is a hoot.

And, no matter where you happen to be in the world on April 1, don't be surprised if April fools fall playfully upon you."

Blessings,

Kathleen

These people were labeled "fools" by the general populace

@@Katcloudshepherd

i knowwww you are not talking about me!!!

I might be a silly head

but no fool here

you are such a wise guy my friend

man oh man that's quite a mouthful

all that info from different countries

really is interesting

"butts" of these jokes are known as April 'Gowk', another name for cuckoo bird. "Kick Me" sign can be traced back to Scottish observance."

love that

pre sleeve

I would have been the butttt of many jokes

least i know how to spell public

you said populace

don't you dare give me "typo" excuse

hope hubby is feeling better

take care my friend

keep up the great job

(i know you will)

see you around the neighborhood

kathy