It's hard to believe that it's been two weeks since my last post! In our last episode, the family reunion was over and I was contemplating moving on, but Alice did a remarkable job of keeping me here. While reclining on her couch, I somehow managed to take a few day trips. I spent a day or so with Helen and her family. I actually got to spend Spencer and Emma's birthdays with them. It was so nice to spend some time relaxing and getting to know them a little better. Of course the hospitality was excellent and I refuse to decide which birthday cake was better :D
Alice and I took a nice trip to Georgia to see Patrick, Jodie, Ian, Devan, and Liam. En route, we found a town called Marion, Virginia, did we stop? Of course we did...it was a very quiet town. Beautiful trees and green as far as the eye could see. We drove through town and decided on a local diner. After a simple but delicious meal (at a very reasonable price, I might add) I picked up a jar of honey with a chunk of honeycomb in it. Alice got one two and we headed out. By the time we gassed up, we realized that we didn't get nearly enough honey and headed back to the diner for more, that's when Alice decided to ask what the label meant before we headed on - besides, it wouldn't do to never know why it was honey made in Teas...as it turns out we bought honey in the town of Marion that was made in the Teas area of Sugar Grove...we had to go see this, so we did. Believe it or not, Sugar Grove is pretty much all dairy farms. Could this be the place that has everything I need? It was so funny, we really got a kick out of it. Just one more thing though, there were more churches in Marion than we saw people during our entire tour of the city...and there was only one house with a for sale sign, ONE. No, I didn't take the information, that would just be too freaky.
Our visit with the Georgia Hopkins went by in a flash! I don't think I've ever gotten more hugs and kisses in my life, it was so sweet. Liam woke me up with a hug the first day, then Devan sang to me while the house came to life. The day went by too fast, and we couldn't have enjoyed ourselves more!
Of course, we enjoyed the local cuisine, namely barbecue, ribs with all the trimmings including stews and beautiful Georgia peaches. Wow, what a meal! The peaches and pecans followed us home and are still being enjoyed today.
Oh a whim, we called Andrew and Sue to see if they'd like a quick visit on our way home. Not only did they make us an amazing meal, but they did their level best to get us to stay. Alas, Alice had class on Monday so we headed back with full tummies, happy hearts and all the home grown tomatoes we could carry.
This week, I am going to see Mom again, and Gypsy Noonan is coming into town. I am considering going to a reunion for a job I held oh...thirty years ago. Then, I head to Delaware to see Uncle Paul and Aunt Joan before heading west for my return trip.
Alice and I took a nice trip to Georgia to see Patrick, Jodie, Ian, Devan, and Liam. En route, we found a town called Marion, Virginia, did we stop? Of course we did...it was a very quiet town. Beautiful trees and green as far as the eye could see. We drove through town and decided on a local diner. After a simple but delicious meal (at a very reasonable price, I might add) I picked up a jar of honey with a chunk of honeycomb in it. Alice got one two and we headed out. By the time we gassed up, we realized that we didn't get nearly enough honey and headed back to the diner for more, that's when Alice decided to ask what the label meant before we headed on - besides, it wouldn't do to never know why it was honey made in Teas...as it turns out we bought honey in the town of Marion that was made in the Teas area of Sugar Grove...we had to go see this, so we did. Believe it or not, Sugar Grove is pretty much all dairy farms. Could this be the place that has everything I need? It was so funny, we really got a kick out of it. Just one more thing though, there were more churches in Marion than we saw people during our entire tour of the city...and there was only one house with a for sale sign, ONE. No, I didn't take the information, that would just be too freaky.
Our visit with the Georgia Hopkins went by in a flash! I don't think I've ever gotten more hugs and kisses in my life, it was so sweet. Liam woke me up with a hug the first day, then Devan sang to me while the house came to life. The day went by too fast, and we couldn't have enjoyed ourselves more!
Of course, we enjoyed the local cuisine, namely barbecue, ribs with all the trimmings including stews and beautiful Georgia peaches. Wow, what a meal! The peaches and pecans followed us home and are still being enjoyed today.
Oh a whim, we called Andrew and Sue to see if they'd like a quick visit on our way home. Not only did they make us an amazing meal, but they did their level best to get us to stay. Alas, Alice had class on Monday so we headed back with full tummies, happy hearts and all the home grown tomatoes we could carry.
This week, I am going to see Mom again, and Gypsy Noonan is coming into town. I am considering going to a reunion for a job I held oh...thirty years ago. Then, I head to Delaware to see Uncle Paul and Aunt Joan before heading west for my return trip.
shouting "Rise and shine, it's a beautiful day!" at some ungodly hour...he really wanted us to appreciate our freedom and those who paid so dearly for it, and I do! It seems the older I get, the more I appreciate it...perhaps I am not so busy wondering if I will get a pimple today...be that as it may, I would like to thank all of the people that have spent some or all of their lives keeping us free! Happy Memorial Day!
