I'd like to congratulate Kris and Amy on the birth of their newest son, Karsten George Cannode.
I know those two little boys are going to bring so much joy to your lives.
As for us in HOT, humid South Carolina, everyone is pretty much drenched by the end of the day. And it's not from rain always. However, we have had a lot of rain and thunderstorms in the afternoons. Usually just makes more puddles and more humidity. But we're surviving. I wish I could bottle this stuff called "perspiration". I truly believe that's why Southern Belle's look like they are glowing. It's Charleston Humidity. Ugh! How can you possibly get wrinkles if you're constantly drenched? Gene went to Arthur Wells' a few Saturdays ago and got this old riding mower that he had only seen once back in the late 80s or early 90s. Anyway...he learned that A.W. still had it and asked if he was going to do anything with it. When he learned that it was almost junked, he asked for it. Well, it's ours now. And he's been working on restoring it to its original self. New tires, a new paint job. Next a little tweaking on the engine to get it going again.
And Ouila! It will be like new. Allen (our son) did some research on it and found it's about 42 years old. They were pretty standard. It's going to be a beauty when it's finished. So I can't post any pictures yet. Have to wait for the unveiling. So be on the lookout for pics. The annual Antique Tractor and Engine show will be held at Santee Cooper/Berkeley County Park in November. It just may be a big focus this year. Of course, the Spirit of Jedburg is always on display and putts around the park during the weekend event. Again, I will post pictures of this too. Just wanted you to know that I have not forgotten everyone. Take care. Enjoy reading everyone's blogs.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Reunion Time
As usual, this was a welcomed event...and it was even more special this time. Gene and I were invited to come up on Saturday to spend time with everyone who had arrived early. It was wonderful. I still had a bit of a backache, but I just popped the ibuprofen and kept on going.
Arthur Wells and Melanie were gracious host and hostess and laid a spread fit for kings and queens. Wow! Everything was delicious! The weather was hot and steamy, but after a thunderburst blew over and drenched the grounds, it did seem to cool things down a bit.
We talked and laughed and shared pictures. It was great! Then the day of the reunion was upon us. Melanie, Tracy and Wayne, (all Reases) prepared the food. Wayne has started a business cooking pork and chicken. He did a fantastic job and the food was perfect. I enjoyed it all. Several people brought desserts. Yummmm! With the heat being so high...and the humidity draining all fluids from us, water, tea and any other kinds of drink was most appreciated.
The kids enjoyed the swings, jump castle, and just running around in the rain. Family photos were made quickly due to the storm coming. Everyone was cooperative during the photo sessions.
It is sad to see all of our elder Rease's getting frail, but they hung in there like real troopers in that horrific heat. Wilbur is the oldest and will be 90 years old in November. Next, Ruth "Toots" (Rease) Lyon. I was sorry to see her having to be in a wheelchair, but I know one thing; she enjoyed eating those boiled peanuts (or bald peanuts, as the Southerners say). Marie (Rease) Nash looked great! It was good to see her laughing. And last, but not least, was Betty (Rease) Kelley showing off her beautiful smile. She's a hoot and so much fun to be with. Those elders missing were Eunice (Rease) Lawrence, Charles Edmund Rease, and Arthur Wells Rease. Also missing was our cousin, Sheryl Elizabeth Kelley Ray. I'm sure they were watching over us while we showed off pictures of them, and shared our memories of them. They were not in our presence but we felt them in our hearts.
And just as quick as the tents and jump castles and chairs were set up, they came down. Before everyone left, it was as if nothing had taken place. But the memories are on film and in our thoughts. Nothing can take those wonderful moments we shared.
Thanks to the Ruby Rease family for their graciousness and organizational skills that everything went off smoothly and I didn't hear one complaint.
I will post pictures later. I'm in the middle of dealing with a dead computer and trying to get another one set up. So be patient with me.
Tomorrow Gene is having oral surgery done on a wisdom tooth. It started breaking into pieces so it's time to deal with it. Then I will go on Friday to have x-rays done on my back and hand. I'm thinking arthritis is the problem. I noticed years ago when I crocheted that my hand would cramp up on me. As for my back, I think it, too, is arthritis but it's aggravated by picking up little ones. Babies must be picked up and hugged and there's no getting by that one. We've had some busy weekends since the reunion, so there is more to come.
Arthur Wells and Melanie were gracious host and hostess and laid a spread fit for kings and queens. Wow! Everything was delicious! The weather was hot and steamy, but after a thunderburst blew over and drenched the grounds, it did seem to cool things down a bit.
We talked and laughed and shared pictures. It was great! Then the day of the reunion was upon us. Melanie, Tracy and Wayne, (all Reases) prepared the food. Wayne has started a business cooking pork and chicken. He did a fantastic job and the food was perfect. I enjoyed it all. Several people brought desserts. Yummmm! With the heat being so high...and the humidity draining all fluids from us, water, tea and any other kinds of drink was most appreciated.
The kids enjoyed the swings, jump castle, and just running around in the rain. Family photos were made quickly due to the storm coming. Everyone was cooperative during the photo sessions.
It is sad to see all of our elder Rease's getting frail, but they hung in there like real troopers in that horrific heat. Wilbur is the oldest and will be 90 years old in November. Next, Ruth "Toots" (Rease) Lyon. I was sorry to see her having to be in a wheelchair, but I know one thing; she enjoyed eating those boiled peanuts (or bald peanuts, as the Southerners say). Marie (Rease) Nash looked great! It was good to see her laughing. And last, but not least, was Betty (Rease) Kelley showing off her beautiful smile. She's a hoot and so much fun to be with. Those elders missing were Eunice (Rease) Lawrence, Charles Edmund Rease, and Arthur Wells Rease. Also missing was our cousin, Sheryl Elizabeth Kelley Ray. I'm sure they were watching over us while we showed off pictures of them, and shared our memories of them. They were not in our presence but we felt them in our hearts.
And just as quick as the tents and jump castles and chairs were set up, they came down. Before everyone left, it was as if nothing had taken place. But the memories are on film and in our thoughts. Nothing can take those wonderful moments we shared.
Thanks to the Ruby Rease family for their graciousness and organizational skills that everything went off smoothly and I didn't hear one complaint.
I will post pictures later. I'm in the middle of dealing with a dead computer and trying to get another one set up. So be patient with me.
Tomorrow Gene is having oral surgery done on a wisdom tooth. It started breaking into pieces so it's time to deal with it. Then I will go on Friday to have x-rays done on my back and hand. I'm thinking arthritis is the problem. I noticed years ago when I crocheted that my hand would cramp up on me. As for my back, I think it, too, is arthritis but it's aggravated by picking up little ones. Babies must be picked up and hugged and there's no getting by that one. We've had some busy weekends since the reunion, so there is more to come.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Ahh! Rain. Finally!!!
Alas we are getting some much needed rain, but, unfortunately it comes down in buckets and floods everything, everywhere. A nice, long, slow rain is what everyone needs. But, we'll take whatever God blesses our parched grounds. Gene was able to get outside for a little while and put a few things away before the clouds opened up. You know the old saying, "no time outside makes Jack a sad boy!" Or something like that. That's Gene. He's not a happy boy if he can't go outside to play...even if it's to just put things away. I got one load of clothes washed and dried. Now trying to get my 2nd blog posted. No pictures uploaded yet...but hang in there, Folks! Rome wasn't built in a day. Neither is my blogger.
Went to TOPS on Thursday morning to learn I gained .2 lbs. I'm not going to quibble over that. I was holding down a couple of jobs that morning and trying to take care of recruiting 2 new members. Got them signed up and paperwork ready to send off to Headquarters. Then off to my next duty post, whereby I watched my 3 youngest grandchildren. Oh, yes...Happy Birthday, Cooper! He's 6 years old today! Yippee! We'll all celebrate his birthday along with his little brother, Sawyer, in a week or so. Sawyer will be 3 years old on July 10th. Wow! They are growing up so fast.
In between getting breakfast, arriving to my baby sitting post and taking care of TOPS paperwork...I took 3 phone calls. Wow! Almost considered hiring a temp for secretarial needs.
But, it wouldn't have paid much. Everything moves fast with me. Blink...and you miss it.
Backache is getting better. That's a plus...so I'm not so cranky and blue. Another plus. Yay! Life just keeps getting better.
Looking forward to the 26th of June....joining all of the cousins for the upcoming Family reunion.
Always have fun seeing everyone. Going early so we can have time to talk and learn about everyone. One day just doesn't get all of the talking and sharing in. Anyway...that's the extent of what's going on right now. Oh, yes. Forgot. Sharon and Myron took Noah and Adam to Atlanta, GA to see the Braves game on Thursday evening. Of course, they got a sudden thunderstorm which delayed the game for a short while. But, I'm happy to report that the Braves won the game 3-1 against the TB Rays. And, yesterday, the Jordan family was going to the aquarium. I hear it's spectacular! I'm sure they will have lots of wonderful pictures to share with us. So...you all take care until the next time when, hopefully, I will have pictures to post along with my blog. Have a great one!
Went to TOPS on Thursday morning to learn I gained .2 lbs. I'm not going to quibble over that. I was holding down a couple of jobs that morning and trying to take care of recruiting 2 new members. Got them signed up and paperwork ready to send off to Headquarters. Then off to my next duty post, whereby I watched my 3 youngest grandchildren. Oh, yes...Happy Birthday, Cooper! He's 6 years old today! Yippee! We'll all celebrate his birthday along with his little brother, Sawyer, in a week or so. Sawyer will be 3 years old on July 10th. Wow! They are growing up so fast.
In between getting breakfast, arriving to my baby sitting post and taking care of TOPS paperwork...I took 3 phone calls. Wow! Almost considered hiring a temp for secretarial needs.
But, it wouldn't have paid much. Everything moves fast with me. Blink...and you miss it.
Backache is getting better. That's a plus...so I'm not so cranky and blue. Another plus. Yay! Life just keeps getting better.
Looking forward to the 26th of June....joining all of the cousins for the upcoming Family reunion.
Always have fun seeing everyone. Going early so we can have time to talk and learn about everyone. One day just doesn't get all of the talking and sharing in. Anyway...that's the extent of what's going on right now. Oh, yes. Forgot. Sharon and Myron took Noah and Adam to Atlanta, GA to see the Braves game on Thursday evening. Of course, they got a sudden thunderstorm which delayed the game for a short while. But, I'm happy to report that the Braves won the game 3-1 against the TB Rays. And, yesterday, the Jordan family was going to the aquarium. I hear it's spectacular! I'm sure they will have lots of wonderful pictures to share with us. So...you all take care until the next time when, hopefully, I will have pictures to post along with my blog. Have a great one!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Cuz Time....
Spent time with my cousins, Patty and George, yesterday. It was wonderful. We got in a lot of talking, laughing, joking. Those two are SO much fun. Hmm! I used to be fun...then I got a backache and I'm not so much fun right now. But not to worry. I'll get fixed and be back in good working order shortly. Thanks to my cuzes for getting me set up on Skype and blogger. Wow! I'm moving on up. No particular direction; east, west, north or south. But I'm not dawdling either. If I can't move my body, I can at least keep my brain moving. OK...gotta run fix dinner for the working boy. He just got home and he's STARVED! That's always good to hear. When he quits eating, something is BAD wrong!!!
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