May 12 2008
The Weather ‘experts’ were forecasting some particulary nasty weather for us Sunday. We were fortunate; they were wrong. This photograph was taken beofre the wind kicked up and the nasty clouds rolled in, but we never did get any rain. Visit other Weekenders here, or just follow the Technorati link!
weekend snapshot
May 10 2008
This week’s theme from tnchick is ANY photo. I took this at an air show at Moody AFB on October 21, 2007. It was a glorious day to be a spectator, but the winds were really kicked up. They nearly had to call off the air show.
We ended up in the VIP section. You know, the section that’s all roped off? The one that’s smack dab in the middle right on the air strip. The one with all the free food and drinks? We just walked in with some other folks. I was trailing behind my friend, taking photos. When I walked up to join him the guards stopped me and told me I wasn’t allowed in. They had really big guns. I wasn’t going to argue. I called in to my friend, who was already seated in the bleachers, to come back out. One of the guards said “Oh, I’m sorry, ma’am, we didn’t realize you were with him”. Then he at-eased and let me in. I dunno.
We didn’t realize our dumb luck until I went up to get a bottle of water and got out my money and they said “Oh, no, no, no. It’s complimentary for the VIP’s”. Cool. We had the best seats on base, other than perhaps the cockpit. Did I mention the Free Food?
Would you like to know the name of this particular maneuver? So would I, so if you happen to know it please let me know because I forgot, probably right after they announced it. It was way cool, though!
May 09 2008
I’ve had a very long week at the office. My brain is fried!! I’m incredibly grateful for the new business! I’m also so very thankful that the weekend is finally here. And so I bring you a joke I heard this week, boiled instead of fried… It’s healthier!She was standing in the kitchen preparing to boil eggs for breakfast, wearing only the ‘T’ shirt that she normally slept in.
As he walked in almost awake, she turned and said softly, ‘You’ve got to make love to me this very moment.’A little puzzled, he asked, ‘What was that all about?’
She explained,
I’m also doing Sky Watch Friday
May 07 2008
Downtown Valdosta has become a vibrant and lively spot every day of the month but, on the first Friday evening of each month, downtown comes alive with music, food, shopping, art and more. Since the First Friday event in Jun 2005, First Fridays have grown to attract an average of more than 1,250 people. Many activities start about 6 p.m., with most of the music starting about 7 p.m. First Fridays reflect the diversity of Downtown Valdosta as well as the diversity of the entire city.
May 06 2008
I phoned one of my SisterDears Sunday afternoon. Kevin, one of her twin 8 year old sons, answered the phone. The conversation went exactly like this:
Me: Hi, Kevin, how are you?
Kevin: Who’s this?
Me: It’s Auntie Barb.
Kevin: Oh! Hi, Auntie Barbara! How are you doing?
Me: I’m doing very well, Kevin. Thanks so much for asking!
Kevin: :giggles: Oh, you’re welcome, Auntie.
Me: Kevin, is your Mom home?
Kevin: Well, yes she is, but you know what? She’s taking a nap right now and I hate to disturb her.
Alrighty then.
May 05 2008
Our Manic Monday host Mo has given us the word Fresh this week.
I give you Fresh from my garden Sunday morning - some Honeysuckle Vines!
Honeysuckle is mentioned in many songs and books, but my favorite Honeysuckle lyric is Jimmy Buffet’s “Tin Cup Chalice”.
Live first verse & chorus version on YouTube:
May 04 2008
wind-tossed sandy dunes
The very best job I could ever imagine is one that would pay me to think… and the currency would be wine!
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