Every body says it... but really mean it!!!!

I know it’s been a long time since I blogged. (See I told you) I really have no excuse, other than laziness. It’s not like things haven’t been happening in my life, but every time I think about writing and that’s as far as I ever seem to get, I get the feeling that you all already know about the incident.

Like the great food at the Killian Hall breakfast brunch. I’m sure I have bored enough of you in person to then turn around and bore you on a blog.

Or, the loss of Kathleen Basile, which you all were a part of. That is one that I would have had a hard time writing about. Then Peg did such a great job on her blog that I don’t feel I could compare adequately.

Or my slip and fall on some ice when I got a cut over my left eye. That seemed like the shot heard around the world. I think everybody knew about it before I got my bloody head up off the sidewalk. As you all know, my wound has healed nicely and I am back to my old sassy self. It was really quite minor even though It bled rather profusely.

But now, I am in the middle of the big car radio fiasco. My car radio has been acting up for some time now and I decided to see about getting it fixed. I stopped at a local shop that claims to be a mobile audio repair shop and they said they said they only sell new equipment. They said the radio was a dealer only item (you know how I hate car dealers). They said if I had replacement they would install it for $45. Tom found a junk yard out his way that carried a large stock of radios. I went out there and picked up one for $100. I joked that I wondered if they installed them. The guy tells me that they don’t but they are a snap to swap out. He showed my the 4 holes in the front panel and said I should get “radio pins” at an auto parts store. On the way home I stopped and got a set of “radio pins” and you can’t believe how easy it is to get the old radio out. You insert these pins in the holes and move them outward and the radio slips right out. I got my old radio out, unplugged the 3 connectors and the antenna. The new (to me) radio, however had only 1 socket on the back. So, I returned the radio and tried several other junk yards, with the same results, no proper match. I got on the internet and found a site that is associate with junk yards all over the country and put in a request for my radio. I only got 1 response, so I ordered it. It cost a bit more, but the would ship it UPS. I have not, as yet received my radio, so I called to inquire. They claim there was “an event” with my address and gave me the tracking number. I went on line and found that it was shipped to Oregon, due to “an event” in the address. I sent them an E-Mail and just today got a response that it is scheduled for delivery on Thursday. We’ll see.

Last Friday Kelly and I visited a friend who runs a commercial sound recording studio and lab. Jeff was really nice in explaining sound and how he controls and captures it. He showed us a commercial for a local TV station he just finished. The trip was a real success.

Well that’s about all that I can recall you how bad my mind is) since my last blog, so I’ll just say I promise to blog more often and keep you up to date On the radio situation.

Love.

Festavus Day

It's Tuesday and Tom called early to wish me Happy Festavus Day. This is an important day for Seinfeld fans. (Life imitates art). Thanks Tom.
The temperature is all the way up to 32 deg. Yesterday it was 18 deg. when I went out for the newspaper. I stubbed my toe on the steps. Wow, did that hurt. Today it is a little swollen and all purple.
I'm still basking in the afterglow of Sunday. What a wonderful day to have all the family together. I am well aware that it took some serious effort for some of you to travel so far to be here and Nancy and thank you all for your effort. Sorry Bryan could not be here, but we were all thinking of him. There were so many great moments that day that really showed the real spirit of Christmas that some of them left me with tears of joy in my eyes. (Sorry Debbie, you were not the only one) There was so much love and camaraderie (thank you spell check) in the house, you could just feel it everywhere. I got one of my wishes, a picture of the four generations together. I can't wait to see it posted on a blog.
We were glad to hear that everyone made it back home safe and sound. The day really was, as Heather says, a Christmas extravaganza.
Love & Merry Christmas to all.

Dialoge in the Dark!

WOW!!!!! This is my initial reaction to my experience last night. Let me explain. There is an exhibit presently running in Atlanta called "Dialoge in the Dark". It is currently running in an area called Atlantic Station. When I first heard of it I thought it was something I would enjoying seeing. Last month Dennis and I were talking about it and he said he had free tickets if I wanted to go. Of coursse I said yes. I won't go into all the problems we had getting reservations for a time when all those going (Dennis, Kelly, her friend Josh, Tom and I ) could all make it. Last night was it. WOW!!!!
The exhibit takes into the world of a blind person. They give you a cane and some rudimentary instruction on how to use it, then take you, with a guide who is a blind person, in everyday places. places like a backyard, a park, several city streets and even a boat ride. You can't believe how lost you can be without sight. We had to tell the guide the different things we found on our journey. I never did find the house that Dennis found. He even found the address. While spending time in the park, only a few of the group found the great big tree. I never did, but Tom told me I was within inches of it. I was, however the first to fund a car parked in the street.
The last place was a cafe where we could buy refreshments and sit in a booth to talk with the blind guide about being blind.
It was it was an awesome and very humbling experience. I would love to see the exhibit with lights on to see just how much I missed.
Great night and good company.
Love.

The Challange

Ok. Ive been putting off writing a blog that has been forming in my limited brain for quite a while. This challange gives me a chance to blog without bringing the errant blog to frution. I just love procrastination.
The Book I am currently reading is called Transfer Of Power by Vince Flynn. Page 56 starts out with.......
"The tan well-kept man was shown into the oak paneled office of the chairman of the Democratic National Committee. The rotund and jovial Russ Piper stood from behind his desk and walked over to greet his wealthy visitor. Extending his hand, Piper said, "Prince Kalhil, it is a pleasure to finally meet you."
The book is a novel about Islamic terrorists taking over the White House. It is a good plot and well written novel.
Thanks for the challange.
Love.

And life goes on!

The weekend has ended and we are all facing the next week in our lives. I read Pegs blog and Mikes blog and will try to incorporate Pegs challenge in my blog.
Thanksgiving at Mikes home was really wonderful. Great people, great food and so much fun. There was so much to eat that some of us missed a dish.
Friday we celebrated Tom & Bens birthdays. Bryan (Toms person) was not there and Peg was, we opened up the invitation to everyone who could make it. We really had a houseful. Kelly even brought her friend Josh with her. Jim was there, but not Sue. All in all, we had something like 24 people at tables. we were all sitting around gabbing and remembering things when I looked at Nancy & said, "great day" and she replied, "really great day."
Now to comment on Peg's challange, I have to agree with Mike. Family and friends are what I am most thankful for. I will never be able to understand families that don't not only get along, but have the time of their lif with and want to be with them all the time.
Love.

To Tybee and back!

I know it's been a while since I blogged, but we have been away from home for the past week. Last Saturday we took off for Tybee Island (our home away from home). It was the time for our timeshare there. I retrieved the blogs from the computer at the library. My time was limnited and I know I didn't comment on some of the blogs and didn't blog about our activities but I was pressed for time. We had MaryJo and Carolyn with us. I was joking all week that I was driving a car full of Mother-in-laws. The trip down was cloudy and chilly. No real rain, just an occasional sprinkle. Sunday dawned really bright and beautiful. We didn't really do much except a little walking around. We went to River Street on Monday. Carolyn and I wanted to have some shrimp & grits at Huey's. As it turns out there was a tall shil docked on River Street and it was open for tours. The ship was built in 1989 in Brazil. It had been left to decay after a few years. The group called the 11 Nations bought it have done a great job in restoring it. We rally enjoyed it. It was a nice day for all of us.
The rest of the week, each got colder and colder. We stuck pretty close to home, but did the obligatory visit to Chu's and walks on the beach and pier.
All week week wherever we went we were looking for a nice, reasonable restaurant to eat at on Thursday night. We found a new place where we had never been to before. They claimed no entries over $20.00. The sample of dishes in their ad looked really good. We took a trip earlier in the day to look it over. The had a big banner on their outside sign that they had 'Early Bird Specials from $9.99 to $11.99 from 5:00 till 6:30 PM. Usually they don't open till 6:00 PM. That settled it, that was the place for us. The place is called Charly's and is located in a little 3 bedroom house on Cambell Ave. right behind the Post Office. We got there about six O'clock and found it quite charming. They had real cloth table covers and was decorated with art pieces for sale on the walls. The service was good and the food was excellent. I ordered from the reguler menu and ordered Linguine with shrimp and scallops. It was really good. I recomend the place highly.
MaryJo had to come home on Friday to be with Cathleen who was having some tests done in the hospital. I took her into the visitors center in Savannah where I turned her over to two of her grandchildren who were going home from college.
Later on Friday the three of us went to a craft show on Hutchison Island at the trade and convention center. It is the largest craft show in the south.
The trip home was rather unevetful and here I am catching up on theing.
Love.

I am honored Really!!!

The other day Jimmy calles and asked if I would like to attend the Veterans Da y event at his school. Of course I said I would be there. He then asked if I would wear my uniform. Of course that couldn't happen, mear fabric just can't last that long. I really think I could have fit into it, if it were still around.
We showed up and were ushered into the gym where chairs had been set up for the spectators and risers set up for the third grade students. They had programs made up and the classes were lined up so that one group wore red shirts, one group wore whit shirts and the last group had blue shirts.
They sang patriotic and military songs. Some of the students gave talks on the history of the flag and of Veterans day. We pledged allegiance to the flag. The ceremony was then topped off with each veteran there being called up and their student relative presented them with a lovely medal on a beautiful ribbon. The program ended wit the singing of 'God Bless America"
It was just a beautiful ceremony and I really felt honored. There were Veterans form WWII, Korea, Viet Nam as well some still on active duty.Most of them were in uniform.
What wonderful day and what a wonderful way for the third grade to show it's patriotism by honoring those who have served their country.
Love.