Something to be thankful for-baby Hannah!

Sometimes thanksgiving gets to be all about a big feast but my dear friends have something to really be thankful for - "A healthy grandbaby" born on thanksgiving day. Congratulations to Grandpa Tim, Grammie Colleen. Oh, congrats to Ryan and Joy as well, and welcome to Hannah.

Not so Easy Rider

Jordan took my bike for a spin while home for thanksgiving.

Jordan vs the Terrorist

Jordan and Lauren visited the shooting range over thanksgiving. Here Jordan reloads his Barreta 9mm. You can sleep tonight because Jordan shot him right between the eyes.

My little Annie Oakley

Here Lauren is admiring her shooting skills. She shot a 38 special revolver.

Budge and his special sandwitch

Here Budge is building his special "Budge's Special Thanksgiving Sandwich". It contains, turkey, ham, bacon, cheese, mayo, a little salt, lots of pepper and wonder bread. This is an annual event. And don't knock it till you try it.

Christmas Spirit

I got into the Christmas Spirit yesterday. Brendan , my mom and I had the opportunity to see the musical "Scrooge" in Farmville , NC. It was wonderful and it was at a quiant little theater that seats about 225 people. But best of all the play was directed by none other than Corina Rice. (see the play bill on the left) Yes, the same Corina Rice that drives a motorized cooler.

Corina did a great job on this play. I knew she majored in Drama at ECU and had been in a number of plays both in high school, college and in community theater but I had never had the opportunity to see them.

What I saw was a great play, but the more impressive thing that I saw was what the efforts of a confident young women can produce. I am extremely impressed that Corina was able to manage a play with such a varied group of actors (ages5 to 55), musicans, stage and set people, choreographer, Costume designers, etc.

It was a treat and all I can say is

BRAVO, BRAVO, BRAVO!!!!

A Fine Example of Viking Formal Cruise Ware

Here are Captain Mike, First mate Stephanie and Cruise Director Tim.

What's that Tim with coffee? What would Tom say?

Glitz Party Goers

We had a Viking Bath* for Mike and Stephanie. The theme for the party was the Love Boat and the dress for the party was "Viking Formal Cruise Ware."

I can not remenber ever seeing more sequines at one time! We had a lovely evening of food, drinks and friends.

I hosted the party but many thanks are required. Thanks go out to LK for invitations, viking ladies for the food and drink. BK and LS for bartending. TH for being the Cruise Director. The Viking ladies and especially CH and PS for cleaning my house after the party. This was the easiest party I ever had. The food and drink were brought in, the music obtained from the library, the guests cleaned up and I just enjoy all the guests. I would also like to thank the wait staff but they are on "Double Secret Probation" for showing up late after the appitizers has already been served.( but the intent was nice- JS, JN, JP and BK)

*A bath is a wedding shower that is given after the wedding has already taken place