The Sarc Family Blog

Laura's Baked Potato Soup.

2012-01-29T11:13:00.000-05:00

My cousin Laura who lives in Guelph Ontario has started a family blog called “Happy Canadian Home” and has posted many great organizing ideas, recipes and other interesting things useful around the house. Her recipe posting of “Baked Potato Soup” brought as they say the house down!

A simple comfort food recipe I made/delivered it to a friend that had just had back surgery a few weeks ago and they really enjoyed it!

You can find the recipe and other useful things at http://www.happycanadianhome.com/

Enjoy!

Spring has sprung!

2012-01-29T10:58:00.000-05:00

Our continuing mild winter weather has fooled our Daffodils into thinking its spring. They sure are pretty!

More Daffodils!

Here comes the sun for another mild day!

Chihuahua Nest!

2012-01-21T09:11:00.000-05:00

Yesterday while cleaning the den I happened to find a Chihuahua Nest or Marco has a lot of balls, lol!!

Morning Tea Time!

2012-01-20T11:09:00.000-05:00

Enjoyed an early rainy morning with Marco and a pot of tea watching out the window for squirrels, lol!!!

Mild January Weather.

2012-01-20T11:00:00.000-05:00

Rainy weather today with an expected 1/2 accumulation!

Sunny mild January weather is causing the Daffodils in the garden to think its spring. Looks like we’ll have an early blooming this year!

Our forsythia bushes are sprouting flowers even before leaves! What’s up with that??

Cracker Barrel Airport!

2012-01-14T19:49:00.000-05:00

The New Bern, NC airport was apparently designed by the same firm responsible for all the Cracker Barrels in the US! There are no shortages of rocking chairs at either localtion!!

NC Tarhell WW II Fighter Ace.

2012-01-14T19:32:00.000-05:00

"Cripes 'A Mighty" P-51D PE-P bar 42-14906 was the personal mount of Major George E. Preddy Jr. CO of of the 328th FS, 352nd FG in the autumn and winter of 1944. Major Preddy scored 4 of his total of 26.83 air-to-air victories in this aircraft. He was killed in "Cripes 'A Mighty" on Christmas Day 1944.

List of Tarheel Aces

Sun Rise and Moon Set

2012-01-14T18:53:00.000-05:00

Sun rise looking east from Morehead City, NC.

Moon setting looking west from Morehead City, NC.

Confusion in the Hamborsky family!

2012-01-07T10:44:00.000-05:00

My very dear and long time friend Doug Hamborsky a true blue U of M fan and alumnus suffered greatly during this year’s college football season as his wife Rhonda is a MS alumnus and fan who has brainwashed her children into following in her footsteps by cheering for that other team!!

This year a giant Spartan Christmas decoration appeared on their lawn throwing poor Doug into an unbelievable state of confusion as you can clearly see in the above picture, lol!

Bear Town New Bern NC.

2012-01-07T10:33:00.000-05:00

Me and the Semper FI bear at the New Bern NC airport!

These are all the different bears positions throughout the New Bern NC area!

Back to work!

2012-01-07T10:28:00.000-05:00

After six weeks of working from home it was time to put my traveling pants on for 2012 and travel to the Beaufort, NC area.

New Years 2012

2012-01-07T10:25:00.000-05:00

Isaiah monitoring the 2012 New Years Eve kid’s fireworks display. He and Gab provided us with the best fireworks extravaganza to date. It was great fun to watch them fire off their display!

Beth looking forward to a wonderful 2012. You go girl!!

Christmas Kindle Fire

2012-01-07T10:19:00.000-05:00

Santa surprised me with a new Kindle Fire tablet Christmas morning. No more traveling with a laptop for me. The Kindle allows me to check my personal email, Facebook, address and search the internet, play games and watch movies. The only improvements I would like to see are a camera to allow me to Skype, G4 for constant online capability and a possible expansion mini SD slot to upgrade memory storage. It is a really “cool” toy! Thanks Santa!

Christmas Day at the Moresi's Home.

2012-01-07T10:02:00.001-05:00

Maddy's Christmas tree, lol!

Beth's two sisters, Kristi in black, Stacey in red and Gram ready special Christmas dinner treats.

Beth's brother in law Pete Moresi made a fabulous traditional Italian spaghetti and meat ball dinner with all the trimmings as we had a turkey dinner to celebrate Thanksgiving!

Uncle Ralph got some lucky boy a new train consisting of a 1950’s F7 Diesel locomotive and two passenger cars that light up showing the silhouette of the passengers inside!

Isaiah and Maddy separating and passing out presents before the big opening!

Joseph, Gab and Isaiah playing a new space video games on Joe’s laptop.

My beautiful Christmas Elf!

Christmas Eve 2011

2011-12-25T11:47:00.000-05:00

Buddy the Elf movie, perfect!

Moresi Christmas Tree.

Marco enjoying the evening and treats!

Portland Dinner 1994

2011-12-22T21:16:00.000-05:00

Jim Fischer sent me this picture of several friends including Beth and I out for a great dinner in 1994 at the Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant in Portland, OR.

Stormy Weather

2011-12-22T20:57:00.000-05:00

Storms raced through the Atlanta area today dumping 3" of rain in some parts of the city. As of this posting it's still storming in Woodstock!

Car heated seats!

2011-12-22T20:44:00.000-05:00

Marco loves the heated seats in Beth's car making it a bit hard to get him out of the car after picking up Beth's wigs from Bernadette’s.

More Christmas Lights

2011-12-22T20:40:00.000-05:00

Dawn and Brad across the street have caused several neighborhood brown outs with their light display, lol!

Our light display. Beth and I have several ideas for next year.

Winter Sunset.

2011-12-22T20:36:00.000-05:00

Except for today our early winter weather has been beautiful with highs in the 70's! This was a sunset last week.

Finger verses car door!

2011-12-22T20:33:00.000-05:00

My homemade Band-Aid!

Smashed!

Three stitches!

My poor Beth smashed her finger in the Impala door last week sending us to the emergency room for three stitches and a shot. You can tell by the expression on her face that she's really over all this and is dearly looking for a better 2012.

Christmas Tree 2011

2011-12-22T20:22:00.000-05:00

Livingroom Tree.

Second view of Livingroom Tree.

Our small den tree.

Getting diningroom ready for Laura's visit.

My Christmas Decoration Helper.

2011-12-04T11:58:00.000-05:00

Poor little Marco was exhausted after a day of helping me install the outdoor Christmas decorations, lol!!

Outdoor Christmas Decorations 2011

2011-12-04T11:54:00.000-05:00

Christmas Seal with turning tail and wagging tail.

Christmas Penguin.

Candy Canes.

Wreth on front door.

Front planter display below front porch.

Black Friday

2011-11-26T08:38:00.000-05:00

Spending the day after Thanksgiving curled up in a Chihuahua nest is the best!

Thanksgiving 2011

2011-11-26T08:31:00.000-05:00

Chocolate Trifle

Chocolate Mousse

This Thanksgiving was held at the Moresi’s and Chef Pete didn’t disappoint. They turkey, dressing, squash, mash potatoes and gravy were over the top as always. Beth and I contributed to the meal with a yummy chocolate trifle with left over chocolate mousse for us! It was a great day full of eating, game playing and of course football watching!

New toy gutted, perfect!!!

2011-11-23T14:31:00.000-05:00

I don't know why my perfect little man does this but we have many pelts around the house! I even bought Marco a non-stuffed toy and he had the squeeker dug out of it is 3 minutes, lol!!!

Flight Home 11/21/2011

2011-11-23T14:26:00.000-05:00

Newark, NJ.

Manhattan Island, NY.

Sunset.

Feathered Travelers!

2011-11-23T14:21:00.000-05:00

These two pigeons waited patiently for their flight to Asheville, NC from Newark, NJ!

China Wok Middleton, NJ

2011-11-23T14:12:00.000-05:00

Found the China Wok on my GPS while visiting the Middleton, NJ area. I have to rank their Chicken Fried Rice second best in the country.

Isaiah's first train!!! He's in love, lol!!

2011-11-13T09:26:00.000-05:00

Working hard with Uncle Ralph's help to make all the connections.

Isaiah's first layout.

It's a Deer!!!

2011-11-05T10:08:00.000-05:00

Marco and I returned from Gram’s the other night to find a White Tailed Deer walking under the street light across the street. We haven’t seen deer in the neighborhood for fifteen years and was a big surprise to both of us!

"Look closely under the street light on the sidewalk"

Come on we're ready to visit Beth!!

2011-11-05T09:56:00.000-05:00

Hurry up Ralph we're ready to go to Gram's to visit Beth!!!

Marco was very excited to visit Beth!

Home for recovery.

2011-11-05T09:52:00.000-05:00

Resting well at her Mom's house Beth enjoys some rest after her right breast

Mastectomy and left breast reduction. She'll recover at her Mom's for two weeks while I go back to work.

Beth's Surgery November 2nd 2011

2011-11-05T09:43:00.000-05:00

My beautiful girl all prepped and ready for her surgery that began at 7:30AM and lasted until 4:30PM.

Just out of a two hour recovery and finally in her room for a night of monitoring!

Having a laugh with her sister.

Morning Wednesday November 3^rd and ready to go home.

Halloween at Gram's 2011

2011-11-05T09:31:00.000-05:00

Gab and Isaiah dressed as Lego Firemen!

Scary Pumpkins.

Gram’s hand painted Wicked Witch.

Pirate Girl.

Nerds.

Flamingo.

Isaiah the Lego Fireman!

Where are my sunglasses?

2011-10-27T17:22:00.000-05:00

Marco misplaced his sunglasses while sunning on the front porch Sunday, lol!!!

Sunday Breakfast at Grams

2011-10-27T17:12:00.000-05:00

Beth spent Saturday evening at her Moms so Gram invited me over for Sunday breakfast. Thanks Gram!

Cure for Cancer!!

2011-10-27T17:09:00.000-05:00

I read in the Journal of Medicine that soft chocolate brownies with German chocolate icing was the newest possible cure for Breast Cancer so I made some for Beth. They’re almost gone and the Cancer seems to be better!!!

Paperwork Helper!!

2011-10-21T18:40:00.000-05:00

Marco was determined to help me with my paperwork today, lol! My poor pup was a bit needy all day!

Rainy days in Sunny Isles Beach, FL.

2011-10-21T18:37:00.000-05:00

This week I returned to Florida visiting the Sunny Isles Beach area. I can tell you it wasn’t sunny, lol! Twice Tuesday evening I was awaken in my hotel room by large thunderstorms, pounding rains and heavy winds. It was like a mini hurricane!!

Judd’s Memorial

2011-10-21T18:29:00.000-05:00

Sunday the family gathered at the Moresi’s home to attend a memorial for Judd. There were prayers, songs, tears and laughter. I think Judd would have been pleased. All three daughters spoke about their Dad and I was very proud of Beth and her eulogy to her Dad. We all said goodbye to a wonderful man, a fantastic father and a loving husband. We miss and love you.

Boeing 767

2011-10-21T18:20:00.000-05:00

Yesterday for the first time I flew back to Atlanta from Miami in a Boeing 767 wide body airliner. Very comfortable aircraft with great leg room even in couch. There were 60 medallion members looking for upgrades into 30 first class seats and I didn’t make the cut! Oh well it was a nice flight regardless.

Three Cancer Girlfriends!

2011-10-21T18:14:00.000-05:00

Pictured here are three childhood girlfriends around the same age all growing up in Oakridge TN all with Cancer!

From left to right Amy, Beth and Nancy.

Breast Cancer Pink Weekend

2011-10-21T18:08:00.000-05:00

Saturday was Breast Cancer awareness day at the Towne Lake Carwash. Pink was everywhere and I bought this great bumper magnet for my car. “Flight like a Girl”!

For more visit them at: http://www.townelakescarwashanddetail.com/ or on Facebook.

Halloween Ghosts in Woodstock!

2011-10-15T07:49:00.000-05:00

A Halloween Ghost was seen hovering around the front yard yesterday and was seen glowing orange last night. Pretty spooky!!!

Puka Shells from Hawaii

2011-10-15T07:42:00.000-05:00

Our good friend Lynn Smith Wilson recently enjoyed a week’s vacation in Hawaii. While Lynn was enjoying the sun Nancy Slotemaker and I repeatly sent emails and Facebook posts demanding that Lynn buy use both Puka Shell necklaces as a present, lol! Well she did and now Nancy and I are both sporting Puka Shells hanging from our car mirrors!

Keller Krew Flowers.

2011-10-15T07:27:00.000-05:00

Thank you Keller Krew for the wonderful flowers.

Beth loved them.

Yummy Spanish Pastry!

2011-10-15T07:17:00.000-05:00

I have spent the last three weeks traveling to Miami, FL.

While there I have enjoyed several Yummy Spanish Pastry.

This white cheese and guava honey glased pastry is fantastic.

RIP Papa Judd.

2011-10-10T19:03:00.000-05:00

On Friday October 7th 2011 at 1:15PM my wonderful father-in-law lost his battle with

Alzheimer’s and went to heaven. I love you and will miss you.

RIP Judd Kahn.

Miami Again!!!

2011-10-10T18:10:00.000-05:00

Just got settled in my hotel in time to enjoy my chicken fried rice and watch a thunder storm race across the Miami area!

Play Ball

2011-10-10T18:02:00.000-05:00

Come on I'll play ball if you want to!!!! No really I'll play ball even if you're trying to work in the office!!! Come on, please!!!

Punch Biopsy

2011-10-09T14:59:00.000-05:00

Yesterday Beth had her fourth and final Punch Biopsy to map her surgery site. Surgery is set for the last week in October. She has opted for a left breast reduction and reconstructive surgery of her right breast at the same time using skin from her tummy.

Real Dog!

2011-10-09T14:43:00.000-05:00

Marco loves to hang his head out the window but only if we drive slow, lol!!

"Look in the mirror"

Fall in Georgia

2011-10-09T14:38:00.000-05:00

My most favorite southern season has finally arrived!

Only in Miami

2011-10-04T19:41:00.000-05:00

I love to car watch when in Miami. This red Ferrari stopped next to me at a stop light and had my name all over it. Santa are you listening, lol?

New Miami Airport Transit Mall

2011-10-04T19:33:00.000-05:00

Miami International Airport opened it's new transit mall last week. The new "People Mover" connects the terminals with the Rental Car Facility.

Oddly the mall is painted a bright pink with a XXX on the wall making the traveler think that they might be entering a less than normal book store, lol!

Cooler Weather

2011-10-04T19:14:00.000-05:00

With the coming of the cooler weather Marco has returned to his warm pillow bed in the office during the day to nap.

Happy 15th Anniversary!

2011-10-01T09:56:00.000-05:00

I'm the luckiest guy in the world!!

I have a lot of flaws but she has been the best part of me for 17 years!

Happy 15th my beautiful girl!

Round Trip!!!

2011-10-01T09:52:00.000-05:00

To the west coast!!

Back to Atlanta in four days!! Can you say "jet lag"?

My Ariel Office!!

2011-10-01T09:49:00.000-05:00

Boy I seem to office in the air alot, lol!

ABC

2011-10-01T09:47:00.000-05:00

While visting the LA area my hotel was located just down the street from ABC/Disney's new headquarters in Burbank Ca. All of their studios and filming are here. I tried to schedule a tour but there is a two month waiting list!!!

Randy's Donuts

2011-10-01T09:32:00.000-05:00

A few weeks ago I made a quick four day trip to LA. I'm pleased to announce that after being destroyed in numerous SiFi movies Randy’s Donuts is still safe and very sound doing great business on its corner outside LAX.

Randy's was built in 1953 (and first appears in the 1954 edition phone book) as the second location of the now-defunct Big Donut Drive-In chain by Russell C. Wendell, a donut machine salesman. There were 10 locations, built over the course of the 1950s. At least four other Big Donuts survive: they are Kindle's Donuts in Los Angeles (this is the original location, built in 1950), the Donut King II in Gardena, Dale's Donuts in Compton, and Bellflower Bagels in Bellflower. Each features the distinctive giant donut constructed of rolled steel bars covered with gunnite, the material used in swimming pools. Five Big Donuts have been demolished. They were located in Culver City, North Hollywood, Inglewood (on Imperial Hwy, 7), Van Nuys and Reseda.

Woodstock Tornado

2011-10-01T09:18:00.000-05:00

A tornado hit our area a 1/8th of a mile from our house on Labor Day causing damage to about 400 homes and businesses in the area. These pictures were taken just down the street and show the path of the tornado.

Authorities say one person was injured in the tornado as the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee crossed the state.

Lt. Jay Baker with the Cherokee County Sheriff's department said the storm toppled trees Monday afternoon and several trees landed in homes. He said the victim was taken to the hospital but the person's condition is not known.

Weather officials say much of North Georgia is being hit with heavy rains and strong winds as the storm system moves through. Most of the state was under tornado and flood watches starting Monday afternoon.

Officials also said the state will get between two and four inches of rain by Tuesday morning and we did!!

Holiday Inn Egg Flats!!

2011-10-01T09:05:00.000-05:00

While visiting Morgantown I stayed at the Holiday Inn and was treated to Egg Flats for breakfast!!! They were pretty good what ever they really were, lol!!

Morgantown PA.

2011-10-01T09:02:00.000-05:00

A few weeks ago I visited the Morgantown PA area.

Morgantown was named after Colonel Jacob Morgan, who laid out the town around 1770. His father, Thomas, had been a native of Wales, a captain in the French and Indian War, and owner of a large tract of choice land in Caernarvon Township. Jacob Morgan settled in this area around 1765, building a large stone house "picture above", which still stands on Hartz Road between Mineview Drive and Shiloh Road. It is rumored to have housed George Washington during a brief overnight visit. The house has been restored by its owners.

Roommate!!!

2011-10-01T08:57:00.000-05:00

My roommate at the Comfort Inn Miami!!!

Early Morning Tropical Wave Thunderstorm

2011-10-01T08:55:00.000-05:00

Miami is famous for it's tropical waves of weather that produce large quick moving thunder storms like this one.

Miami Sunset

2011-10-01T08:52:00.000-05:00

Sunset from my room on the 10th floor of the Comfort Inn overlooking the Miami International Airport.

Ping House Miami

2011-10-01T08:49:00.000-05:00

While visiting Miami a last week I was able to visit my favorite Chinese restaurant in the US. I've been a regular customer of the Ping House for 15 years because they make the best chicken fried rice in the country!!! Plus the owner calls me Kenny Rogers, lol!!!

Baltimore Airport Highlights!

2011-08-25T21:42:00.000-05:00

Thurgood Marshall Tribute at the Baltimore Airport.

Born in Baltimore, Maryland on July 2, 1908, Thurgood Marshall was the grandson of a slave. His father, William Marshall, instilled in him from youth an appreciation for the United States Constitution and the rule of law. After completing high school in 1925, Thurgood followed his brother, William Aubrey Marshall, at the historically black Lincoln University in Chester, Pennsylvania. Just before graduation, he married his first wife, Vivian "Buster" Burey. Their twenty-five year marriage ended with her death from cancer in 1955.

For more visit: http://www.bwiairport.com/en/about-bwi/thurgood-marshall

The Thomas A. Dixon Jr. Aircraft Observation Area inside the Baltimore Airport if you are wondering around the Delta terminal!

Summer Sundown.

2011-08-25T21:23:00.000-05:00

A pretty evening for a walk with Marco.

Bow Legged?

2011-08-25T21:20:00.002-05:00

Is my sweet boy bow legged, lol!!!

The return of Nanook of the North!

2011-08-25T21:19:00.000-05:00

I decided to drive to Piedmont SC this week so I broke out the old Radio Shack CB and resurrected my old CB handle. It was fun listening to all the truck drivers. Nothing has changed since my first CB in 1974!

Miami Thunder Storm

2011-08-25T21:15:00.000-05:00

While landing in Miami last week we worked our way around several bumpy thunder storms!!

Fell at work!!!

2011-08-25T21:12:00.000-05:00

You know the saying “the older they are the harder they fall”, well I’m here to tell you that is true!!! While visiting a store a few weeks ago I gracefully tripped over a pallet and smashed head long into a plywood wall taking a fair amount of skin off my left arm. It’s better now but boy did that hurt!!!

Sorry we had to pee!!!

2011-08-25T21:07:00.000-05:00

When you have to go you have to go!!

Epicentro Café Miami

2011-08-25T21:03:00.000-05:00

While in Miami last week a Enrique took me to his favorite Cuban cafe. First opened in 2001 the Epicentro Cafe now has four locations in the Miami area. While not speaking a word of Spanish my lunch translated simply as Meat and Potatoes and it was really good!

For more visit: http://www.epicentrocafe.com/

Phat Dogs

2011-08-25T20:42:00.001-05:00

While on a recent trip to Located in Piedmont, SC I happened on a great place to eat!

If you really want to find yourself in a place you'll be coming back to because you thoroughly enjoyed it, Phatdogs is one of those places.

When you go, make sure to bring a friend and a good appetite. Don't skimp, get the all beef kosher, satisfy your sweet tooth and get the brownie, expect to marvel at the cleanliness of the restroom, and delight in bottomless cold and really tasty tea.

For more visit: http://www.phatdogs.net/

A prayer for my Beth.

2011-08-12T16:01:00.000-05:00

Dear God,

This is my wife who has breast cancer whom I love and this is my prayer for her. Help her live her life to the fullest. Please cause her to excel above her expectations. Help her to shine in the darkest places where it is impossible to love. Protect her at all times, lift her up when she needs You the most, and let her know when she walks with You, she will always be safe.

Amen!

New Shirt!

2011-08-12T15:47:00.000-05:00

My hero wife has cancer so I decided to support her by sporting this new pink shirt saying, “When the going gets tough, the tough call “BETH”!

Yes I was a little boy once!

2011-08-12T14:24:00.000-05:00

This picture was taken in 1954 on Partington Ave in Windsor Ontario. My Grandfather Sarc bought me my first lawn mower and I have enjoyed yard work ever sense. Okay yes I hire a lawn guy to cut my grass now but I enjoy watching him do the lawn work, lol!

Sailboats!

2011-08-12T14:19:00.000-05:00

"Baby Blew" on the Columbia River Washington 1990

"Purple Haze" Lake lanier Georgia 2005

Front Lawn Project

2011-07-17T14:13:00.000-05:00

The heat finally forced me indoors today and away from my front yard project. I was able to complete placing rocks around the bed and installing outdoor lights before the sun reached over the trees. I still need to do the wiring however I'm home next week so will have lots of time!

How to Pick a Ripe Watermelon

2011-07-17T12:23:00.000-05:00

I followed this truck load of watermelons returning home from Florida and it got me to thinking, "How do you pick a ripe Watermelon"? Yes I was bored, lol!!!

First, the curly green tendrils will start to yellow and turn brown. This is a sign that the plant is no longer feeding the watermelons and that the right time to pick a watermelon is at hand.

Second, if you pick up a watermelon and thump it with the palm of your hand, sometimes when they are ripe, you will find that they make a hollow sound. Keep in mind that not all ripe watermelon will make this sound, so if it doesn’t make a hollow sound it doesn’t mean the melon isn’t ripe. However, if it does make the sound, it is most assuredly ready to harvest.

Finally, the surface color of the watermelon will become dull. The underside of the watermelon that was on the ground will also turn light green or yellow if it is time when to pick a watermelon.

As you can see, there are plenty of keys to knowing when to pick watermelon, so you cannot go wrong if you watch for the signs. Once you know when to harvest watermelon, you will be well on your way to enjoying fresh watermelon on your summer picnic table.

Eufaula Alabama

2011-07-17T12:12:00.000-05:00

For years while traveling in and around Alabama I have had the pleasure of driving through Eufaula, Alabama.

Settled high upon a bluff overlooking the beautiful 45,000-acre Lake Eufaula, is located in southeastern Alabama along the Alabama-Georgia border, approximately 90 miles southeast of Montgomery, the state capital. The City of Eufaula was incorporated under its present name in 1843, but was first settled in 1816.

Since at least 1733, the site along the Chattahoochee River that is now Eufaula was occupied by three Creek Indian tribes of the Muscogee Nation. One of these was "the Eufaulas" (pronounced you-fall-uhs). It is speculated that the name means "high bluff" in the Creek language, referring to the embankments overlooking the river. In 1823, men from Georgia, looking for fertile crop land, established a permanent white settlement on these high bluffs and adopted the Creek village's name.

For more visit: http://www.eufaulapilgrimage.com/

Thunder Storms in Florida!

2011-07-17T11:50:00.000-05:00

While driving home from the Florida Panhandle Thursday I ran into several large thunder storms along the way. They all produced lots of rain, wind and lightning!!

Two Small Dogs

2011-07-17T11:46:00.000-05:00

Here's Marco and Eve enjoying some play time in the den last weekend!

Live Free Or Die!

2011-07-09T09:25:00.000-05:00

I love the NH license plate logo, lol!!

Nose Hits!

2011-07-09T09:21:00.000-05:00

While visiting NH I stopped at a local Chinese restaurant for takeout and the best hot mustard I’ve ever had!! One little dab on a egg roll cleared my sinus for the rest of my life, lol!!!

Backyard Lawn Project

2011-07-09T09:14:00.000-05:00

Aeration, over seeding and lots of water equals a much better lawn!

New garden area.

We’ll aerate and over seed again in the fall and by next summer we should have a beautiful green backyard lawn!

Oh My!!!!!

2011-07-09T09:06:00.000-05:00

Sometimes even McCloud embarrasses us, lol!!

With 98F temps the “hot dogs” have been spending a lot of time on the cool wooden floors in the AC!

Papa's New Home

2011-07-09T08:58:00.000-05:00

Last Saturday we visited Papa at his new home for lunch.

Beth and Papa enjoying lunch.

Papa relaxes in his favorite recliner after a big lunch.

Tomatoes growing outside Papa’s window!

This guy supplies a lot of smiles to the residents in the common room.

Papa's new home at Camdon Hall in canton GA.

July 4th 2011

2011-07-09T08:48:00.000-05:00

Flying the Stars and Stripes

Mac Salad

BBQ'ed Chicken

98F in the shade!

New Hummingbird Feeder

2011-07-08T12:32:00.000-05:00

New red crinkled glass Hummingbird feeder.

Fourth and final agressive Chemo treatment!

2011-06-25T10:54:00.000-05:00

This week we had our fourth and final aggressive chemo treatment. Now we begin 12 weeks of weekly one hour less aggressive treatments followed by surgery, radiation treatments and finally reconstructive surgery. We both agree that 2012 is looking good to us!

Toilet Repair!

2011-06-25T10:39:00.000-05:00

After 16 years and a million flushes both our toilets began to leak from the bowl bottom mounting bolts. I visited our local Home Depot for help and was please to find out that instead of buying two new toilets for $300.00 a simple bolt kit, flapper valve, flush kit and a ½ hour each would return them to like new condition! I was very pleased with my new plumbing skills, lol!

New Hampshire!

2011-06-25T10:28:00.000-05:00

Last week I visited a CVS in Windham, NH and Klemm's Bakery a local Windham treat! Klemm's Bakery is a full-service bakery specializing in traditional and creative baked goods, cakes, mini-pastry platters and more for families and businesses throughout the Windham, Hudson and surrounding NH and MA areas. The next time you are craving sweets or treats, or need a custom order cake, come visit them before settling for prepackaged products from a grocery store.

For more visit: http://klemmsbakery.com/

Happy Birthday Mom!

2011-06-25T10:18:00.000-05:00

My Mom turned 80 on June 18^th. As you can see 80 is the new 40! I hope to look this good at 80!

Boeing 787 Dreamliner

2011-06-25T10:13:00.000-05:00

While passing through the Houston Airport last week I happened on a display for the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Responding to the overwhelming preference of airlines around the world, Boeing Commercial Airplanes' new airplane is the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, a super-efficient airplane. The 787-8 Dreamliner will carry 210 - 250 passengers on routes of 7,650 to 8,200 nautical miles (14,200 to 15,200 kilometers), while the 787-9 Dreamliner will carry 250 - 290 passengers on routes of 8,000 to 8,500 nautical miles (14,800 to 15,750 kilometers).

In addition to bringing big-jet ranges to mid-size airplanes, the 787 will provide airlines with unmatched fuel efficiency, resulting in exceptional environmental performance. The airplane will use 20 percent less fuel for comparable missions than today's similarly sized airplane. It will also travel at speeds similar to today's fastest wide bodies, Mach 0.85. Airlines will enjoy more cargo revenue capacity. Passengers will also see improvements with the new airplane, from an interior environment with higher humidity to increased comfort and convenience.