Looks like I might have to move to Clemson and become a FOOTBALL COACH!!!!!!!!
For PETE'S SAKE DABO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Our Holiday in Review
So much going on that I feel compelled to make a list...
1. We're thankful that Lorelai's foot is healing but it isn't quite there yet. Our Charleston orthopedist has her continuing to wear the "boot" for another month and has forbidden her to give Clemson tours, one of her favorite activities. Hopefully when the new semester starts in January, she'll be back at it.
2. Hank is on his way back to the Aldersgate House via the farm with my brother Ned. We're going to start calling him Prince Ned because he absolutely expects to be waited on hand and foot. I was drinking coffee and looking at the paper this morning when he came in from the guest house. He said "good morning" and walked on through the house. After about 10 minutes, Hank said, "He's sitting at the kitchen table...I think he's waiting on somebody to come serve him breakfast." So...I went on in there and made him some delicious cheese toast on my new Cuisinart griddle/grill. When I put it in front of him, his response was, "this'll do." The boy s ROTTEN, I tell you! :)
3. Legare picked up Mother and Ned on his way here Wednesday evening. We've decided that this will be the last time Mother leaves Green Grove to spend the night elsewhere. Our house is by NO means a mansion, yet she kept getting lost. When I took her back to Green Grove on Thursday afternoon, she told me at least 25 times (in an hour drive) that it was too much for us to come get her that morning and take her back in the afternoon, i.e., she did not remember that she'd spent the night. Every time we rode by a house with a bunch of cars parked around, she'd wonder out loud why there were so many people there. And every time, I'd tell her it was Thanksgiving Day and remind her that she'd just eaten turkey, dressing, and the works. As little as three minutes later, we'd pass another house and have the same conversation again. I honestly believe that at this point, we are not doing her any favors by disrupting her routine for holidays. She also asked me a number of questions about a COUSIN who I rarely see and don't know too much about. When I told her that I didn't know, she said, "You should be ashamed of yourself not knowing more about your grandchildren." She thought I was her sister, Elizabeth.
4. Mother and my aunts used to go shopping every year on the day after Thanksgiving, LONG before anybody coined the term "black Friday." It's not my cup of tea. I've found quite a few good deals online in the last 24 hours...all with free shipping. No traffic...no crowds...(in most cases no sales tax), all from the comfort of home sweet home. By the time I go back to work on Monday morning, I'll have all of my Christmas decorations out, with the exception of the tree, which will be next weekend's project.
5. Clemson vs. South Carolina state rivalry game tonight. I'm not feeling good about it...sad to admit, but for true.
6. Legare had to go back to Charlotte last night to work today and tomorrow. Ah...the life of a first year associate. He got his business cards last week...Legare Southern, Attorney at Law. SWEET!!
7. I got a little sad yesterday afternoon when I was packing up Legare's Christmas ornaments. We've collected at least one ornament every year for each of our children since they were born, with the idea that when they and had their own Christmas trees, they'd not have NAKED trees like Hank and I did the first few Christmas after we were "grown." This was the year for Legare to take ownership of his ornaments (which he returned to Charlotte without, as they are still sitting in the bags at the bottom of our stairs). I guess his tree will be naked until I can get them to him.
8. Enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend. I know I intend to...
1. We're thankful that Lorelai's foot is healing but it isn't quite there yet. Our Charleston orthopedist has her continuing to wear the "boot" for another month and has forbidden her to give Clemson tours, one of her favorite activities. Hopefully when the new semester starts in January, she'll be back at it.
2. Hank is on his way back to the Aldersgate House via the farm with my brother Ned. We're going to start calling him Prince Ned because he absolutely expects to be waited on hand and foot. I was drinking coffee and looking at the paper this morning when he came in from the guest house. He said "good morning" and walked on through the house. After about 10 minutes, Hank said, "He's sitting at the kitchen table...I think he's waiting on somebody to come serve him breakfast." So...I went on in there and made him some delicious cheese toast on my new Cuisinart griddle/grill. When I put it in front of him, his response was, "this'll do." The boy s ROTTEN, I tell you! :)
3. Legare picked up Mother and Ned on his way here Wednesday evening. We've decided that this will be the last time Mother leaves Green Grove to spend the night elsewhere. Our house is by NO means a mansion, yet she kept getting lost. When I took her back to Green Grove on Thursday afternoon, she told me at least 25 times (in an hour drive) that it was too much for us to come get her that morning and take her back in the afternoon, i.e., she did not remember that she'd spent the night. Every time we rode by a house with a bunch of cars parked around, she'd wonder out loud why there were so many people there. And every time, I'd tell her it was Thanksgiving Day and remind her that she'd just eaten turkey, dressing, and the works. As little as three minutes later, we'd pass another house and have the same conversation again. I honestly believe that at this point, we are not doing her any favors by disrupting her routine for holidays. She also asked me a number of questions about a COUSIN who I rarely see and don't know too much about. When I told her that I didn't know, she said, "You should be ashamed of yourself not knowing more about your grandchildren." She thought I was her sister, Elizabeth.
4. Mother and my aunts used to go shopping every year on the day after Thanksgiving, LONG before anybody coined the term "black Friday." It's not my cup of tea. I've found quite a few good deals online in the last 24 hours...all with free shipping. No traffic...no crowds...(in most cases no sales tax), all from the comfort of home sweet home. By the time I go back to work on Monday morning, I'll have all of my Christmas decorations out, with the exception of the tree, which will be next weekend's project.
5. Clemson vs. South Carolina state rivalry game tonight. I'm not feeling good about it...sad to admit, but for true.
6. Legare had to go back to Charlotte last night to work today and tomorrow. Ah...the life of a first year associate. He got his business cards last week...Legare Southern, Attorney at Law. SWEET!!
7. I got a little sad yesterday afternoon when I was packing up Legare's Christmas ornaments. We've collected at least one ornament every year for each of our children since they were born, with the idea that when they and had their own Christmas trees, they'd not have NAKED trees like Hank and I did the first few Christmas after we were "grown." This was the year for Legare to take ownership of his ornaments (which he returned to Charlotte without, as they are still sitting in the bags at the bottom of our stairs). I guess his tree will be naked until I can get them to him.
8. Enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend. I know I intend to...
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Thanksgiving Eve
The fresh cranberry relish is cooling on the kitchen counter. The black walnut apple cake just went in the oven. I'm drinking my second cup of D&D Manhattan Blend. Lorelai made it home safely. Legare is going to collect Mother and Ned late this afternoon on his way down from Charlotte. It's a bit dreary outside...a bit warm and muggy, but tomorrow is supposed to be nice and clear and cool. I really don't mind a dreary day when I don't have to go anywhere. And today....TODAY...I do NOT have to go anywhere. I believe I hear a third cup of coffee calling my name...
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Congratulations to my University of South Carolina Friends
Congrats on your big win against state rival (and MY team) The Clemson Tigers.
Wait...the game isn't until NEXT Saturday???
Like I said, CONGRATULATIONS!!
Wait...the game isn't until NEXT Saturday???
Like I said, CONGRATULATIONS!!
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Regarding Ned
Hank wanted to do a little hunting Satuday morning so we headed over to the farm on Friday night, picking up some Duke's BBQ and Ned along the way. Ned loves going to the farm.
Ned also likes to talk to himself...sort of. He's done this since we were children. He doesn't talk too loud but when he thinks nobodyis listening, he sure enough talks to somebody. Sometimes it appears to be our daddy, who passed away in 1981. Other times, he seems to converse with our granddaddy, who died in 1967 and Ned wasn't born until 1968. In any event, he has a big ol' time and chuckles from time to time. Ned has a special way of seeing the world so shoot, who am I to judge who may or my not be there even if I can't see them. (We don't think he does this too much at Green Grove, but boy howdy does he get going when he's over at the farm or here with us.)
He can also get going when somebody makes him mad...usually that would be yours truly. We got up on Saturday morning and had a pancake breakfast (made on my new Cuisinart griddle/sandwich grill...I ADORE this new toy of mine). When I informed Ned that he was going to dry the dishes, he got disgruntled in a hurry...
Ned: Belle!!!!! I'm not drying dishes. Don't you know the rules??? At Green Grove, the STAFF washes the dishes.
Me: This is not Green Grove and I am not your staff. I cooked and I'm washing dishes. You're more than capable of drying dishes. Get busy!
Whew...he got a frown on his face like you wouldn't believe, but started drying nonetheless. He took his time and when I finished washing and started making beds, I could hear him talking...and answering back.
Ned: She's always telling me what to do...she can't tell me what to do. Just dry the dishes you can do it. She's not the boss of me. I'm not supposed to dry dishes, my job is to sweep the porch not dry the dishes. Nooooo, be nice now and dry the dishes. I wish she'd go home and leave me and Hank here at our farm. This place is not for girls. Be nice now, be nice.
I was saved from any further insult when Hank walked in and told Ned they'd go for a ride to check out the fields when he finished his chore. Hank is most definitely Ned's favorite.
Maybe I should move to Green Grove...I'd sure love to have "a staff!" How about you?
Ned also likes to talk to himself...sort of. He's done this since we were children. He doesn't talk too loud but when he thinks nobodyis listening, he sure enough talks to somebody. Sometimes it appears to be our daddy, who passed away in 1981. Other times, he seems to converse with our granddaddy, who died in 1967 and Ned wasn't born until 1968. In any event, he has a big ol' time and chuckles from time to time. Ned has a special way of seeing the world so shoot, who am I to judge who may or my not be there even if I can't see them. (We don't think he does this too much at Green Grove, but boy howdy does he get going when he's over at the farm or here with us.)
He can also get going when somebody makes him mad...usually that would be yours truly. We got up on Saturday morning and had a pancake breakfast (made on my new Cuisinart griddle/sandwich grill...I ADORE this new toy of mine). When I informed Ned that he was going to dry the dishes, he got disgruntled in a hurry...
Ned: Belle!!!!! I'm not drying dishes. Don't you know the rules??? At Green Grove, the STAFF washes the dishes.
Me: This is not Green Grove and I am not your staff. I cooked and I'm washing dishes. You're more than capable of drying dishes. Get busy!
Whew...he got a frown on his face like you wouldn't believe, but started drying nonetheless. He took his time and when I finished washing and started making beds, I could hear him talking...and answering back.
Ned: She's always telling me what to do...she can't tell me what to do. Just dry the dishes you can do it. She's not the boss of me. I'm not supposed to dry dishes, my job is to sweep the porch not dry the dishes. Nooooo, be nice now and dry the dishes. I wish she'd go home and leave me and Hank here at our farm. This place is not for girls. Be nice now, be nice.
I was saved from any further insult when Hank walked in and told Ned they'd go for a ride to check out the fields when he finished his chore. Hank is most definitely Ned's favorite.
Maybe I should move to Green Grove...I'd sure love to have "a staff!" How about you?
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