Hello Out There

So...I was wondering what was going on with everyone. Please share.

I will bore you a bit with things in my every day wanderings.

Today I had a profitable day at the Mah Jongg table. I won $1.01. That was approx. $.16 per hour. Actually, if I figure in what the cost of the yummy lunch I had my purse is $2.00 lighter. We play at Sue's house and she fixes lunch and we pay her between two and three dollars. Today it was baked chicken thighs and pasta salad. Very good.

The weather has been nice here as it has there I guess. Earl and I went on a motorcycle ride to Beaufort on Saturday. That is the first time I have ridden my motorcycle for quite awhile. It has been in the shop and then Earl had to put the training wheels back on it. There are a couple people that are maybe interested in buying it. Then I think I will just ride on the back of Earl's bike. In motorcycle talk that is called "packing" and believe me when I am on the back he is definitely packing. Whew! I better slow down the eating.

Sunday I volunteered for a special event in the evening at the Tryon Palace. I was in the cellar as Mrs. Hatch, Governor Tryon's housekeeper. That was fun. People kept wanting to look in my bedchamber. The nerve of them.

Then last night there was another special event for the North Carolina magazine Our State and about 40 people came through taking pictures. I was Martha, a laundress. Will they every let me in the Palace upstairs??? Sunday night one of the visitors tried to adjust the blinds in the council chamber in the palace so he could see the fireworks when they started and the blind fell. That caused quite a commotion.

One more day at the Palace on Thursday for School groups. I will be out on the lawn playing Boules...something like Bocce Ball. I have had about enough of the TP this week.

Barb and Tim are coming to NC for just 2 nights this week. They will get here Thursday night and leave Saturday morning on their way to Savanah. Earl and I keep talking about going to Savanah, but it has just been talk.

I made our reservations to come to Ohio for the 13th - 16th. We will get there on Thursday and leave on Sunday. Gordon got us good rates at the Couryard Columbus Easton Marriott. Bobbie and Troy are going to stay there too, but don't think they will get there till the 14th. They are going to Savanah after they go to Alabama. Troy has the whole month of May off. They were going to come here, but since we will see them in Ohio I don't think they will. It would be nice if we could have a big family get together so Bobbie could meet all of us crazies at one time.

I got a haircut yesterday and it looks like she put a bowl on my head and cut it. Earl could have done that for me. My regular girl was on vacation and I thought I couldn't wait any longer. I should have thought longer on it.

I am sure there are numerous other things to talk about, but I will give your eyes a rest for now, if you haven't already gone to sleep.

Love you all.

Happy Birthday Mom

We miss you, love you bunches!

Happy Birthday Mom

You know, lately I have been thinking of you so much - of the sacrifices you made for us, the wonderful food you cooked for us and your sweet uncomplaining spirit. I often even see you when I look in the mirror. Now, don't take this the wrong way, but I am beginning to get round like you too. I think us girls should have saved some of your flowered shirts and polyester pants. I could wear them when I go to the track or play bingo.

Last night there was a show on TV called Undercover Boss and the undercover boss was the CEO of Churchill Downs who went and worked in some of the entry level jobs there to see if there were ways they could improve how the operation was run. I thought to myself if you would have been there in your working days they would have found an employee who was dedicated and passionate about what you did and the very best in customer service.

Well, you know I have been thinking of you and understand when I don't, but this morning you are definitely in my prayers, thoughts and heart. I love you.

Happy Birthday Mom!

Hugs

I sure do miss our momma... especially today. Wish she could give me one of those big ole melt in her arms hug. I could really use one now.

Lots going on here, Rick is moving into a foster group home and we have tons of stuff to do to get him in. We both have some mixed feelings about all this but he seems to really want to move there. Hope it's the right thing. The couple who runs the home is very nice and helpful, they have 10 other men with various conditions. Rick should get along fine with them.

We are still planning to go to Beaufort in April. Randy took the 24th thru the 30th off. I know for sure we will be staying at the Sheraton at Atlantic Beach on the 26th. That is our anniversary. We would love to get together with you and Earl, Lori. Just let me know a good time.

We put the lake house up for sale this past weekend, anyone interested in a fantastic deal? Randy is selling it for 20% below the tax assesment.

Hope everyone is doing good, keep smiling!

Love you all

March 1st?

How did March get here already? It feels like Christmas was just a few weeks ago. Of course you snowbound people in Ohio are probably looking for any sign of Spring. We are too really. I think this has been the coldest winter in many years. Our electric bills reflect that too.


I am looking forward to seeing you all in May. I am excited that Troy and Bobbie are going to come for the Race for the Cure. Maybe you could check and see about tee shirts Lizzie. If everyone showed up in our families there would be a small army.

My brain isn't coming up with anything to talk about so that's it for now.