Bond, James Bond

Go check out the new bond film......pretty good! I really like the new guy playing Bond, he fits and really does a stand up job. Maybe Mr. Dan has turned me into a "Bond girl" ;0

The Shack

If you have not read this book, you really should. It will tear your heart out and cause you to do some deep thinking. Thanks, Sheila for this gift.

Ladies love country boys!!

was spent with Trace Adkins and Alan Jackson on October3. What a great birthday gift. Thanks, honey. Trace just makes my heart melt.....those jeans, that voice, that SMILE!!! SIGH!! I hate when he leaves the stage. IF you ever get a chance to go see him, DO IT!! Girls, you just won't believe it.

Alan sings awesome, just doesn't have the sex appeal that Mr. Adkins does, but he sure can tell a tale in a song.

Oh, what a night! :)

grow up

Why won't some people grow up? I have a friend on a blog who is having trouble with people they can tell her what do to on her own blog and that they have the right to answer questions posed to her? AND then want to get upset when their post is deleted and have the nerve to ask why. This is the kind of thing I see in high school students. Folks, you don't have the right to stick your nose into someone else's business and then get offended when they tell you to back off. Sheesh!

Back to school

That wonderful(?) time of year has returned. For me summer was officially over on Aug. 18. While it is good to get back to work and see friends I haven't seen all summer, it is a bummer having to get up at 6 in the morning. And the year will be a little challenging this year as there is construction going on at the school and for several months I will be working out of a closet. The fun part is seeing everyone's faces when they realize the front office is a closet.

Beach Weekend Part Two

There are horses near the trees in about the center of the picture. I think this is Shackleford Island
Cape Lookout Lighthouse from 2000 Ft.
The NC Coastline looking North
Beautiful afternoon

Can you see the boat?

Cape Lookout Lighthouse from 500 Ft.
A cool island

Fort Macon

I guess you have figured out we went for an airplane tour. It was totally awesome. I would do it again in a heartbeat. Brian was our pilot and did a great job. Thanks for the opportunity, Brian.

If you ever have the chance to do this, don't hesitate!

Beach Weekend...Pirate Invasion

We took a quick trip to Beaufort/Atlantic Beach, NC this past weekend. Brian, our friend, was there and called to tell us that they were going to be doing a pirate "invasion" in Beaufort on Sat. We thought it sounded like fun, so into the car we hopped mid Friday. After stopping for supper with Carrie Virginia and meeting her beau, Dylan, in Chapel Hill we pulled into Atlantic Beach around 11. With instructions to Brian that we would see him late the next morning , we went to bed. After a late breakfast(can we say, 11) we headed to Beaufort for the activities that were to start at 1. Finding a place to park was fun, but we did. Called Brian and met up, staking out a pretty good place to watch the action. We were a little disappointed in the reenactment, but enjoyed the costumes and especially the ship. They did a pretty good job on it didn't they? We found out this is the first time they have done it in 25 years, so hopefully they will get better at it.

THe Shortest Season

...Has got to be summer. It seems like it just started and now here we are headed into the middle of August. I have a week and a half before going back to work at good ole HHS. I am spending the time by the pool and doing some reading. I just love my summers....the sun, the blue skies, the wind in the trees, the smell of chlorine and sunscreen, concerts on the river, ....ok maybe not the afternoon showers that tend to pop up, and not the hot, hot humidity; but how can you not love this time of year!?

What a week!

On July 19 Danny's uncle , his mother's sister's husband, died. He was buried on July 21. On July 22 his maternal grandmother died at the age of 94. Less than 24 hours later, his father, age 73, died after a long battle with emphysymia. His mother called Danny and I over to get him off the floor, which is where she found him. On July 26 we had a double funeral for his grandmother and dad. We have pretty much been with his mother except to sleep. I really can't image what she is feeling. ...probably pretty much like her sister, overwhelmed. Danny has really been holding up well. It's been one of those things you expect, but I guess are never reallyn ready for. We just feel blessed knowing all are in heaven now and no longer suffering. (let's hope we never have to go through this again)

Paisley Party

Hubby and I enjoyed a great evening with Brad Paisley last night in Charlotte. He is so awesome. If you have never been to one of his concerts give yourself a treat and go. I promise you won't regret it. He played for two hours and I could have listened all night. He seems to be having such a great time. Oh and his animated videos( he does the animation) are really hilarous. Thanks for a great evening, Brad.

Here we go!

Ok, I decided to give this a shot. Strange things happen when you are off work for the summer:)
I really don't know why anyone one would be interested in my thoughts, but who knows. It is a quiet day here in Hickory,NC. Had thought I would spend the afternoon at the pool, but ended up taking care of my 2 1/2 year old granddaughter,Chloe, who is not feeling well. I really don't mind as she is quite the joy. Really looking forward to spending the evening with hubby, Dan, and Brad Paisley. (more on that later)