NANA NOTES

ON A READING SPREE!

I take reading by spells.  Sometimes I can read for long periods of time and devour books.  Sometimes books don't hold my attention.  I recently came upon a series of books recommended by some friends that have really kept my attention.  They are "light" reading and entertaining. They are based on family and scrapbooking--two of my favorite things.  If you get a chance to read them (especially if your a scrapbooker) I think you'll like them.  There's a bond with scrapping sisters that's hard to beat!!

ANSWERED PRAYERS!!

We've been seeing the sign on First Baptist Church McComb about Selah coming to do a concert there. Jennifer mentioned about trying to get tickets but we discovered they were long sold out.  She and Jackie put their names on the waiting list--just hoping.  Well, actually we were all praying.  I tried to find someone who could help us but had no luck. Today Jennifer and Jackie both got calls that they each had two tickets. We had no problem getting someone to go!

Ed took this picture of four happy ladies! Tickets in hand, we set out to get good seats!!  Can you say "fourth row" center!!  We all had our kleenex stash and were ready!

Alan, Amy and Todd--need I say more!

The testimonies these guys gave were tremendous! As Pat said, "we're having some CHURCH up in here"!
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pat and I think we should get Alan and Sarah Davison together to play dual pianos!!

Powerful voices with a powerful message.  I am so thankful that God answered our prayers and sent those tickets our way.  The messages we received from the music and testimonies were more than we could have asked for.  Thank you God for allowing us to enjoy this amazing concert.

BEACH SCENES 2010

Well, I can honestly say that we've done very little while at the beach-or should I say condo. The most sand I've seen has been between here and Cobalt where we've had dinner twice. If I had a job to go back to, I would be so rested and ready to get back to it!!  These pictures are just some I've taken without a reason really.  Ed and I have a game of making up stories.  There was a beautiful HUGE motor home parked at the condo.  As the people were leaving I snapped some shots--there was a driver, a man with two boys, a man and a woman with a baby.  Here's my version--the guy in the blue plaid shirt is a rock star and the woman with the baby is his wife.  The other guy plays backup and the guy with the two boys was the busy driver. The fact that he's the busy driver is real.

 
 
  Ok, we have bus, backup, wife and child, bus driver and now rock star! 

 As hard as I tried I could not get a shot of his face.  That was my story; Ed just said "megabucks"!!

Breakfast for Papa and me--our favoritebeach thing--bagles, bacon, fresh fruit, and homemade blackberry jam and homemade peach jam! 

 
Have to get Papa walking Sadie for one of her "daily's"!!  She really just likes to ride the elevator!!

  Always weddings on the beach. This was one of three this afternoon.  Gotta go take Sadie out. It's about time to come back to good ole Franklin County too!

 

 

FUN AT THE BEACH!!

 This is what greeted us as we crossed the bridge on Monday afternoon.  It's anchored at the GS airport.  Don't know what it's doing here. A fun sight to see though.

Didn't make it to the beach today but it was a beautiful day! Looking forward to going tomorrow.

Vin and Cathleen are here visiting and we enjoyed a wonderful dinner at the Gulf Shores Steamer at San Roc. Tiffany will flip when she sees this!!  We loved it!  A freezer of Nadene's Homemade Lemon Ice Cream was waiting on us when we got back to the condo. We had a great day in heaven!! 



  
 
  

 

CROP CONNECTION JULY 2010

The first ever Summer Crop Connection was held this weekend. Four of us from here and two from Hattiesburg got to attend.  There was lots of talking, scrapping, shopping, laughing, a little eating--very little sleeping, talking and did I say shopping!!  We had a wonderful time. The three ladies that put on the event are masters of hospitality and graciousness!  Here are a few pictures.

Pat giving Vana some tips on her pages.  We entered them in the double page layout contest.

Robbie and Tammy shopping the "sale" table.  Robbie has Franklin County connections.

My friends Lenore and  Gina from Foley, AL. Gina has an awesome scrapbook store called GiGi's.

My scrapbook hero, Anna Bess.

The three lovely ladies who organize this event: Andrea, mom Nadene and Deanna.

Our scrapping group: Susan, me, Vana, Debbie, Pat, and Tammy.  We missed Libby, Sharon and Beth.  AND we're looking forward to a September event in Mandeville with a new scrapper!!  Be getting ready girls!!

 
 
 
 
 

THIS NANA CAN FISH!!

Now I may not be as good a fisherman/fisherwoman as Jody or Ed, but I can catch fish.  I'd rather it be called "catching" because I'm not really happy when we're not getting anything.  Ed and I have a secret spot where we go every now and then and it usually turns into a competition.  That's all I'll say about that.  He caught a very nice fish today.  Here's mine. Ed made the picture with his cell phone so this is as big as it will get.  I was happy.  And Sadie is so funny--she runs from one of us to the other as we catch a fish. She is worn out.  A fun hour on a late, hot summer afternoon.

THINGS FROM THE PAST

Mr. Charles Buckels worked for Ed's dad and Ed at Herring Gas for a very long time. I don't remember when he retired but it was a long time ago.  He was one of those men who was quiet and worked hard.  He drove this 1964 Ford pickup.  Clay has "had a thing" for this truck for a while and he finally acquired it.  Saturday he came by to show it to Ed and gave us a couple of ball point pen cartridges he found in it that were imprinted with Herring Gas Co. and the address.  His dream is to restore it. We wish him well with his endeavors!!

The truck was purchased at Scarbrough Motors in Meadville.  You can still see part of the sticker.

 

 

 

Ford F-100--rust and all--stylish in its day!

MY "HONEY" WITH HIS HONEY!!

 And I'm not talking about Exal!!  Today they extracted the hives and got lots of honey.  They still have more to do and we have to bottle it all.  I get to help with that part.  Doesn't that look wonderful?  The combs were so full.

Ed's using a warm "decapping" knife to remove the honey from the frame. I don't know how many frames he did but there were boxes full.  Seems his "hobby" has turned into a JOB!!  We will enjoy the fruits of his labors though. The bottling process should be fun. :)   "I can't stand it when it's sticky!"

 

I HAVE AT LEAST ONE FAN!!

This afternoon after lunch Sam and I went to get haircuts. As we were getting out of the car I snapped this picture. 
We both had let our hair get too long and "Aunt Sharon" even washed his hair after she cut it.  That was his first time to have it washed at the beauty shop and he liked it.  He told Ben "don't mess with the do"!  It's hard to believe he's seven and will be going into the 2nd grade.  To me he's still the little "red circle hair boy"!! I love you, Sam.

As I was coming in from the pool, Josh drove up. I was thinking he was staying in New Orleans tonight since he had two meetings there--one today and one tomorrow.  I asked him what he was doing here and he replied, "I live here." I said, "yes, but aren't you supposed to be in New Orleans tomorrow?"  He threw his hands up and laughed. He said, "it's ok, Mama, I don't have to be there until 9:00 in the morning. I can handle it."  After we came back from feeding the fish (and Josh scrounged around for his supper!) he came in to see if his Dad would be up in the morning to help with his tie.  Ed decided to hold class in how to tie a tie!  That's when Josh said, "get your camera, you haven't blogged in a month!"  How could I miss an opportunity to catch this!!? 

First pull the fat side. . .

Then loop around and pull through . . .

 

 

Then push the knot and pull the short piece . . .  Josh rarely wears a coat and tie. Tomorrow is his big interview and he needs to look nice.  Plus every guy needs to know how to tie a tie. As far as that goes, I guess women should know too!  After watching this class I think I could do it but I don't know how it would look.  Papa said he would be available in the morning to check him out!  Good luck, Josh!