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As the Sands of Time...

11/28/2016

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drift through the hourglass much too quickly. another Thanksgiving is in the scrapbooks. At the beginning it always seems like there will be plenty of time to visit with everyone but at the end, I always want to say "Wait! I hardly talked to--" and leave with almost as many unanswered questions as when I came. I think it's a function of the ages of our grandchildren--so many changes and milestones. We ended the week with an exciting announcement: grandson Ty and his long time girlfriend Alma Avila got engaged Friday night! We are all thrilled to have her join us.
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But before that, on Wednesday some of us trekked up to Wakulla Springs State Park and took the wonderful wildlife boat ride. The manatees were especially busy that day. Others went shopping or played at the beach.
Wednesday night, Jessi, assisted by her parents, cooked us baked chicken and the fixings, followed by birthday cake for Gretchen's birthday day. Entertainment was provided by Bob and Ken on their guitars, and included an introduction to Andy's song "A Fish on your Car" sang by Sophie. His masterpiece from two years ago, "Yard Sale Undies,' was not in evidence.
Thursday, there was surf soccer on the beach while various seafood dishes were being prepared. There was shrimp boil, Cullen Skink soup, smoked fish and numerous sides. Elliot survived not having turkey although he may have been tempted to crash another dinner along the beach. After dinner we took team pictures on the beach. It was probably the biggest challenge of the week to get everyone lined up in one place at one time.
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Friday, I made a triple batch of corn fritters in the morning, there was more beach time and shopping, and we gathered for supper at the Blue Parrot. Afterwards, we wound up the week with our White Elephant gift exchange.

Everyone else is home--we are still in transit. We stopped the first night in Huntsville, Alabama, and yesterday made Springfield Illinois about 4:30, debating whether to continue on home. The message board above the interstate read "Accidents Ahead! Take alternate routes!" That, and my sore back decided it. We landed at a Drury Inn and were delighted that the room included not only breakfast but also a light buffet supper--especially appreciated because it started to rain immediately after our arrival and we didn't have to go back out. I know the rain is much needed.

So, home today and back to exercise and better eating routines. There's also fall decorations to remove and Christmas to put up. (And I vow I will thin those out and get rid of a lot this year!) Friday, I will be selling books at the annual ACT craft fair. Eye, dentist, and doctor appointments will fill up the rest of the week. I think I'm getting too old for this.


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Ginge
11/28/2016 08:33:44 am

Congratulations to Ty and Alma.

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