So the weekend was pretty good..... Friday night, Dennis and I were really good and had nice, healthy salads for dinner, then we went out to Town Theater to see Westside Story. Following the show, we headed over to Ruth's Chris, to the bar, where we sipped Irish coffees and watched the last bit of the debate on TV before heading home.
On Saturday, we did some yard work and other chores until about 2:30 or 3:00 in the afternoon, then I had to head in and shower and change, and head out to get my hair cut and then met up with Dennis and the rest of my family at Icy's to watch the USC-UBA game on the big screens at Icy's... while there, we also found some other friends too, so it was a fun time. I must say, I'm a bit happy and a bit not-so-happy about selling our tickets for this year - part of me is glad we did it for this year and am enjoying just watching on TV and not getting in the traffic and crowds - not to mention, getting our money back for all the tickets - but part of me misses going in person too - hopefully we'll get back to the games next year!
On Sunday, we decided to skip church (tsk) this week and get up and get a few things done early - Dennis cut the grass and worked in the yard for a couple hours, and I did some laundry and tidied up inside... then we went out for an afternoon get-together with friends, and then to dinner after. All in all, a very nice weekend!
I just got home awhile ago from a rather lengthy deposition at an engineering firm today - so I'm rather wiped out! But headed back out shortly for awhile! NO rest for the weary!
Monday, September 29, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
FUN TIMES WITH FRIENDS
So this week's been a bit less hectic... Tuesday night I had an evening at home - we cooked Chinese stir fry with shrimp and chicken - and invited my mom down to join us, since my stepfather had a meeting to attend... after dinner, the three of us sat out on the deck enjoying the nice fall evening with coffee. Very nice, relaxing evening!
Wednesday night was my Girls' Night Out - a group of us went to Mad Platter for Diva for a Cure Night - and painted pottery and drank wine.. we had a blast. I can't wait to see how my pieces turned out. I was pretty ambitious - I painted TWO small, personal-sized chip and dip trays - one for me, one for Dennis.. so now, while watching some football on TV - or a movie - we can have our snacks too! I also painted a set of four coasters... I painted the chip and dip trays in Gamecock colors (of course!) and painted the coasters pink with palm trees on them.. hopefully, everything will turn out nicely!
Tonight, Dennis and I headed out for dinner @ Carrabba's with some new friends of ours, Dave and Deb. We enjoyed a nice dinner, wine and good conversation. Very nice evening, and I hope to do it again soon with them. I needed the break tonight, after being on the computer working on transcripts all day. Fortunately I'm off tomorrow (Friday) - and I can do a little more catching up, before we head out to Town Theater - we are volunteering at Town Theater as house managers/ushers on Friday night - and after we finish our volunteer duties, we get to sit down and watch the play. Looking forward to seeing Westside Story - and we haven't volunteered at the theater for awhile so that should be fun!
Wednesday night was my Girls' Night Out - a group of us went to Mad Platter for Diva for a Cure Night - and painted pottery and drank wine.. we had a blast. I can't wait to see how my pieces turned out. I was pretty ambitious - I painted TWO small, personal-sized chip and dip trays - one for me, one for Dennis.. so now, while watching some football on TV - or a movie - we can have our snacks too! I also painted a set of four coasters... I painted the chip and dip trays in Gamecock colors (of course!) and painted the coasters pink with palm trees on them.. hopefully, everything will turn out nicely!
Tonight, Dennis and I headed out for dinner @ Carrabba's with some new friends of ours, Dave and Deb. We enjoyed a nice dinner, wine and good conversation. Very nice evening, and I hope to do it again soon with them. I needed the break tonight, after being on the computer working on transcripts all day. Fortunately I'm off tomorrow (Friday) - and I can do a little more catching up, before we head out to Town Theater - we are volunteering at Town Theater as house managers/ushers on Friday night - and after we finish our volunteer duties, we get to sit down and watch the play. Looking forward to seeing Westside Story - and we haven't volunteered at the theater for awhile so that should be fun!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Brand New Week!
I got a picture from the Jaycee Alumni Social held last Wed. night @ Garden Bistro - so I've posted that group picture - hard to see it, it's kinda small - but there it is! Still working on getting other pictures posted from lately.
The weekend was great - we headed out to a wine tasting at Wine Styles to benefit the Walk for Life on Friday evening - saw several friends there and enjoyed tasting several wines. Afterward, we headed to the Greek Festival to eat. Yum! Dennis managed to snag seats at a table RIGHT by the dance floor - and the dancers came out and performed while we were eating - so we got dinner and a show! Afterward, we brosed the jewelry and other items and walked around for a short while, then headed home.
Saturday we worked in the yard, then after showering and changing, we made homemade tacos and sat and listened to the game.. we had thought about going OUT to a place with a couple friends to watch the game somewhere, but in the end decided to just relax and home and listen to the game while preparing/eating dinner. Sure glad we beat Wofford - go 'cocks!
On Sunday morning, we headed to church, then out to breakfast after... then came home and worked outside for awhile... what a beautiful, nice, cool fall day it was! Sunday evening we had leftovers for dinner and watched TV - all in all, a nice, relaxing weekend!
Monday night I had my first woman's club meeting for the year - it was good to go back and see people.. and my friend Debbie attended as a guest too. Today I have to drive to Aiken for work this afternoon - but at least when I come back, I don't have anywhere to go tonight - an evening at home - yay!
The weekend was great - we headed out to a wine tasting at Wine Styles to benefit the Walk for Life on Friday evening - saw several friends there and enjoyed tasting several wines. Afterward, we headed to the Greek Festival to eat. Yum! Dennis managed to snag seats at a table RIGHT by the dance floor - and the dancers came out and performed while we were eating - so we got dinner and a show! Afterward, we brosed the jewelry and other items and walked around for a short while, then headed home.
Saturday we worked in the yard, then after showering and changing, we made homemade tacos and sat and listened to the game.. we had thought about going OUT to a place with a couple friends to watch the game somewhere, but in the end decided to just relax and home and listen to the game while preparing/eating dinner. Sure glad we beat Wofford - go 'cocks!
On Sunday morning, we headed to church, then out to breakfast after... then came home and worked outside for awhile... what a beautiful, nice, cool fall day it was! Sunday evening we had leftovers for dinner and watched TV - all in all, a nice, relaxing weekend!
Monday night I had my first woman's club meeting for the year - it was good to go back and see people.. and my friend Debbie attended as a guest too. Today I have to drive to Aiken for work this afternoon - but at least when I come back, I don't have anywhere to go tonight - an evening at home - yay!
Friday, September 19, 2008
BEEN BUSY - AND SLACK!
Wow, it's been nearly two weeks since I posted - can't believe it!
Anyway, work has been incredibly busy, somewhere to go every night too - tonight we head to a wine tasting AND the Greek Festival - Opa! Hopefully some yard work and then relax and watch the game tomorrow night. Go 'Cocks! I miss going to the games this year but kind of glad we sold our tickets this year -so much to do and lots going on!
I've discovered Facebook and now I have ANOTHER new addiction - as if I needed another one!
Oh well - happy weekend - and I hope to post some vacation pics that I'm behind on SOON!
Anyway, work has been incredibly busy, somewhere to go every night too - tonight we head to a wine tasting AND the Greek Festival - Opa! Hopefully some yard work and then relax and watch the game tomorrow night. Go 'Cocks! I miss going to the games this year but kind of glad we sold our tickets this year -so much to do and lots going on!
I've discovered Facebook and now I have ANOTHER new addiction - as if I needed another one!
Oh well - happy weekend - and I hope to post some vacation pics that I'm behind on SOON!
Saturday, September 6, 2008
A week at the beach!!!
We returned home Thursday evening from our week at the beach... we were supposed to come home on Friday evening, but with the approach of Tropical Storm Hanna, and a voluntary evacuation at the beach, we decided to pack up and head out a day early, to avoid bad traffic and bad weather. So we cut our trip a day short, but we had a great time anyway!
Day 1: Mom and I left Thursday morning to head down, ahead of Dennis and my stepfather. We stopped in Florence for an early lunch, then headed on and arrived early afternoon at the condo. After unpacking the car and taking all our stuff inside, we broke out the rum and sat and had cocktails and relaxed in the condo for the afternoon. Later in the day, we changed and went out for dinner at PF Chang's, one of our favorite places to hit down there. After dinner, we strolled around the Market Common and browsed the shops.
Day 2: We got up and got dressed and headed out for an early lunch at Ruby Tuesday over at the mall, then went to the mall and the outlets, and did some shopping. Late afternoon, we headed over to our favorite Mexican restaurant, Abuelo's, and had an early dinner, then headed back to the condo to relax. That evening, Dennis and Roy got there.
Day 3: Spent some time walking the beach and hanging out by the pool, soaking up some sun. Saturday evening, we went out for seafood at The Fish House, a fairly new seafood restaurant at the beach. Yum! What's a trip to the beach without seafood?
Day 4: More time by the pool and soaking up sun, walking on the beach. Went out for dinner at Texas Roadhouse Grille and had BBQ ribs. Yum!
Day 5: Spent about an hour or so by the pool, then went in and showered and changed and Dennis and I headed out ourselves to go for lunch - we went and had BBQ. Mom and Roy did their own thing today. After lunch, Dennis and I stopped at Barefoot Landing and visited Bon Apetit, the dog bakery. Our beagle, Gracie, had her picture taken there in 2001 and her pic is still on the wall! We filled a bag with gourmet doggie treats to take home to the little ones. Then walked around Barefoot Landing a little, visited the Christmas Mouse, one of my favorite Christmas shops, then headed down to Garden City and just took a nice drive. We drove all the way down Atlantic Avenue, looking at all the beach houses. Then we parked and went out on the Garden City Pier. After strolling the pier, we went back to the outdoor bar that is attached to the pier, listened to the live music and had drinks. Afterward, we headed back to Myrtle Beach to the condo, and then went out for dinner.
Day 6: I got a little too much sun and burned a bit, so I decided to stay out of the sun. So after having lunch at the condo today, we headed out and went to the outlets and walked around a bit. Then we went over to the mall and hit the bookstore and had coffee. Then we met up with my mom and Roy later and had dinner at Chestnut Hill, a wonderful restaurant with a great early bird menu, overlooking the water. Went back to the condo and played our favorite domino game, Mexican Train.
Day 7: Took another nice walk on the beach, and relaxed around the condo. Another game of Mexican train in the afternoon. I tried to do a little crocheting but got tired of that! Several of our friends who are fellow condo owners at the condo were also down for the week and we were all getting together starting at 5:00 for a cocktail party around the pool.. so we mixed up our pitcher of bloody marys and got our appetizrs ready to take down and then joined everyone by the pool. Lots of great food and cocktails - and enjoyed seeing everyone. After the party wound down, we went over to Gary and Betty's condo and joined Gary, Betty and Ellen for a game of Mexican train.. seems lots of our condo friends enjoy the game too!
Day 8: Today should NOT have been our last day here, but after getting up early Thursday morning, and listening to weather reports about Hanna, and hearing about voluntary evacutaions, we decided we better pack up and head out.. so after washing our linens and towels, and putting everything away in the owner's closet and locking things up, we headed out and enjoyed lunch @ Hamburger Joe's, a great local place that is sort of tucked away. Our friends Gary and Betty told us about it and we tried it once before... yummy! After having lunch, we stopped and filled up with gas and headed out of town. Got home around 5:00. Unbelievably, since we got back a day early, we were able to make a dinner meeting that we thought we were going to miss... so we got home at 5, and headed right back out at 6:30! The dogs were glad to be sprung from the kennel though - and happy to see us!
Great time - even if we lost our last day - I have lots of pics we took at the beach, so I will post them soon! Looking forward to going back down for a long weekend in late October!
Day 1: Mom and I left Thursday morning to head down, ahead of Dennis and my stepfather. We stopped in Florence for an early lunch, then headed on and arrived early afternoon at the condo. After unpacking the car and taking all our stuff inside, we broke out the rum and sat and had cocktails and relaxed in the condo for the afternoon. Later in the day, we changed and went out for dinner at PF Chang's, one of our favorite places to hit down there. After dinner, we strolled around the Market Common and browsed the shops.
Day 2: We got up and got dressed and headed out for an early lunch at Ruby Tuesday over at the mall, then went to the mall and the outlets, and did some shopping. Late afternoon, we headed over to our favorite Mexican restaurant, Abuelo's, and had an early dinner, then headed back to the condo to relax. That evening, Dennis and Roy got there.
Day 3: Spent some time walking the beach and hanging out by the pool, soaking up some sun. Saturday evening, we went out for seafood at The Fish House, a fairly new seafood restaurant at the beach. Yum! What's a trip to the beach without seafood?
Day 4: More time by the pool and soaking up sun, walking on the beach. Went out for dinner at Texas Roadhouse Grille and had BBQ ribs. Yum!
Day 5: Spent about an hour or so by the pool, then went in and showered and changed and Dennis and I headed out ourselves to go for lunch - we went and had BBQ. Mom and Roy did their own thing today. After lunch, Dennis and I stopped at Barefoot Landing and visited Bon Apetit, the dog bakery. Our beagle, Gracie, had her picture taken there in 2001 and her pic is still on the wall! We filled a bag with gourmet doggie treats to take home to the little ones. Then walked around Barefoot Landing a little, visited the Christmas Mouse, one of my favorite Christmas shops, then headed down to Garden City and just took a nice drive. We drove all the way down Atlantic Avenue, looking at all the beach houses. Then we parked and went out on the Garden City Pier. After strolling the pier, we went back to the outdoor bar that is attached to the pier, listened to the live music and had drinks. Afterward, we headed back to Myrtle Beach to the condo, and then went out for dinner.
Day 6: I got a little too much sun and burned a bit, so I decided to stay out of the sun. So after having lunch at the condo today, we headed out and went to the outlets and walked around a bit. Then we went over to the mall and hit the bookstore and had coffee. Then we met up with my mom and Roy later and had dinner at Chestnut Hill, a wonderful restaurant with a great early bird menu, overlooking the water. Went back to the condo and played our favorite domino game, Mexican Train.
Day 7: Took another nice walk on the beach, and relaxed around the condo. Another game of Mexican train in the afternoon. I tried to do a little crocheting but got tired of that! Several of our friends who are fellow condo owners at the condo were also down for the week and we were all getting together starting at 5:00 for a cocktail party around the pool.. so we mixed up our pitcher of bloody marys and got our appetizrs ready to take down and then joined everyone by the pool. Lots of great food and cocktails - and enjoyed seeing everyone. After the party wound down, we went over to Gary and Betty's condo and joined Gary, Betty and Ellen for a game of Mexican train.. seems lots of our condo friends enjoy the game too!
Day 8: Today should NOT have been our last day here, but after getting up early Thursday morning, and listening to weather reports about Hanna, and hearing about voluntary evacutaions, we decided we better pack up and head out.. so after washing our linens and towels, and putting everything away in the owner's closet and locking things up, we headed out and enjoyed lunch @ Hamburger Joe's, a great local place that is sort of tucked away. Our friends Gary and Betty told us about it and we tried it once before... yummy! After having lunch, we stopped and filled up with gas and headed out of town. Got home around 5:00. Unbelievably, since we got back a day early, we were able to make a dinner meeting that we thought we were going to miss... so we got home at 5, and headed right back out at 6:30! The dogs were glad to be sprung from the kennel though - and happy to see us!
Great time - even if we lost our last day - I have lots of pics we took at the beach, so I will post them soon! Looking forward to going back down for a long weekend in late October!
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
STRESS, STRESS and MORE STRESS!
Wow, what a busy few days I've had! Last Friday I had to get up early in the AM and drive to Barnwell, which killed most of my day.. since that came up, I had to cancel my plans for Thursday night.. we originally planned to attend the VIA social and then go to Capital City Club for dinner after, but because I was trying to catch up work and knew I had to travel on Friday, I opted to stay home and get some things caught up. Hated to miss things, especially the VIA social, but it couldn't be helped.. there will always be another one, I guess!
After getting home Friday from Barnwell, we attended a church social on Friday night.. that was nice, fun and relaxing. On Saturday, we worked around the house doing yard work and laundry and straightening up since our cleaning service was coming on Monday. Sunday morning went to church and then home and more of the same. It was a pretty productive weekend.
This week has been crazy so far. And it's only Wednesday! I've had lots of work for my office to catch up on because I'm leaving tomorrow for 8 days at the beach! So whenever I'm going on vacation, I always have to scramble to get things caught up! I spent Monday and Tuesday working like crazy to get my work caught up. I was supposed to attend my third and final crochet class Monday night, but because of trying to catch up AND the horrible, nasty weather outside, I did not go. I plan to re-take the class in a few months anyway and just repeat it so I can brush up on things. So I guess I'll do it again the first of the year!
Tuesday night I had my summer social for Junior Woman's Club.. it was an awesome evening, with close to 60 in attendance and lots of guests - a fun time was had by all! After the social, we had our board meeting, and it was getting pretty stormy out.. so I headed home. Today I've been running errands all day, plus I have been on call for my office today - fortunately they have not called me out! Tonight we head up to Capital City Club for the monthly Chairman's Reception member mixer and then dinner after... when I get home, I'll throw a few more things in my suitcase and then we leave in the morning for the beach. I can hardly wait to get down there and get a drink in my hand and sit by the pool... a few days of relaxing - just what the doctor ordered!
I tried to post the pics from the Capital City Club gala and the files were corrupt or something.. SOOOO no pics of me, Neel and Christy :( oh well! There was a good pic of Dennis and me too - but I could not post them.. so hopefully I'll get some more new pics to post soon from somewhere!
All in all it's been a hectic few days - but productive too, I guess! Beach, here I come!
After getting home Friday from Barnwell, we attended a church social on Friday night.. that was nice, fun and relaxing. On Saturday, we worked around the house doing yard work and laundry and straightening up since our cleaning service was coming on Monday. Sunday morning went to church and then home and more of the same. It was a pretty productive weekend.
This week has been crazy so far. And it's only Wednesday! I've had lots of work for my office to catch up on because I'm leaving tomorrow for 8 days at the beach! So whenever I'm going on vacation, I always have to scramble to get things caught up! I spent Monday and Tuesday working like crazy to get my work caught up. I was supposed to attend my third and final crochet class Monday night, but because of trying to catch up AND the horrible, nasty weather outside, I did not go. I plan to re-take the class in a few months anyway and just repeat it so I can brush up on things. So I guess I'll do it again the first of the year!
Tuesday night I had my summer social for Junior Woman's Club.. it was an awesome evening, with close to 60 in attendance and lots of guests - a fun time was had by all! After the social, we had our board meeting, and it was getting pretty stormy out.. so I headed home. Today I've been running errands all day, plus I have been on call for my office today - fortunately they have not called me out! Tonight we head up to Capital City Club for the monthly Chairman's Reception member mixer and then dinner after... when I get home, I'll throw a few more things in my suitcase and then we leave in the morning for the beach. I can hardly wait to get down there and get a drink in my hand and sit by the pool... a few days of relaxing - just what the doctor ordered!
I tried to post the pics from the Capital City Club gala and the files were corrupt or something.. SOOOO no pics of me, Neel and Christy :( oh well! There was a good pic of Dennis and me too - but I could not post them.. so hopefully I'll get some more new pics to post soon from somewhere!
All in all it's been a hectic few days - but productive too, I guess! Beach, here I come!
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Stitching Chains, Friends and Reflections
Monday night, I went back to my crochet class. Ughhh.. I must say, even though I'm enthused about learning a new hobby, I'm frustrated to be behind the rest of my class! Of course, a lot of the other people in the class have more time to practice in between sessions than I do.. so I will definitely get the knack of it - but it will just take me longer! I am leaving for vacation in one week at the beach for about 8 days.. I plan to take my yarn and crochet materials with me and practice there! My goal is to actually MAKE a pot holder and a dish cloth SOON. My mom made one of each already (she is taking the class with me) and she gave them to me! So hopefully soon I will make a set of my own.
While I was in the class, my cell phone rang and it was my friend CC letting me know that our friend Lydia's husband, Troy, had passed away. I was up at the hospital for awhile on Monday afternoon with Lydia, and was there when they went in to see him for the last time and turned off the ventilator. It was a very sad, emotional afternoon, and I left the hospital with a lump in my throat. I knew the call would come sometime that evening about Troy's passing, so I was expecting it, but to actually get word of it made me feel that lump come back again. I've had trouble sleeping a lot in the past week because of this. A friend's husband, who was a year younger than ME, dead from a massive heart attack. He was also a friend of Dennis' a long time ago, when they worked together.. Dennis went water skiing with him and things like that.. so this was a contemporary.. a friend.... at our age you just don't expect this. Life is so precious. As I said a few days ago, it really makes you stop and reflect.
Tuesday night, after e-mailing back and forth with several people about sending flowers, memorials, finding out funeral arrangements, etc., I really felt I needed a night out with friends to celebrate LIFE and get my mind off of Troy's death... and fortunately, it was my Girls' Night Out group night. About 18 of us got together at Copper River Grille, had cocktails and dinner, and hung out for a couple hours.. It was GREAT to see everyone and we had a few newcomers that had come out with the group that night, and it was great to meet them too! It was a great evening out, just what the doctor ordered. Especially after having to drive to Sumter earlier in the day for a probate court hearing for my office. Very long, busy day!
On Wednesday, I ran a few errands and went and got my hair cut.. Came home and worked for awhile, and then when Dennis came home, we attended the visitation at the funeral home for Troy. Saw several friends there and got to see Lydia for a few minutes and pay our repsects. Afterward, we went out for Chinese for dinner. Yum! Came home and crashed on Wed. night - going to the visitation was an emotional experience, kind of draining.
Today I am catching up on more work. My mom and stepdad left early this morning for Pittsburgh for my stepdad's 60-year HS reunion. Wow! They will be there until Sunday, they should be home sometime Sunday evening. Tonight we have the VIA social down in Five Points to attend, and then are meeting friends at Capital City Club for dinner... busy, busy as always!
I have some pics to post from the Capital City Club gala last Saturday night, so I will do that shortly.
While I was in the class, my cell phone rang and it was my friend CC letting me know that our friend Lydia's husband, Troy, had passed away. I was up at the hospital for awhile on Monday afternoon with Lydia, and was there when they went in to see him for the last time and turned off the ventilator. It was a very sad, emotional afternoon, and I left the hospital with a lump in my throat. I knew the call would come sometime that evening about Troy's passing, so I was expecting it, but to actually get word of it made me feel that lump come back again. I've had trouble sleeping a lot in the past week because of this. A friend's husband, who was a year younger than ME, dead from a massive heart attack. He was also a friend of Dennis' a long time ago, when they worked together.. Dennis went water skiing with him and things like that.. so this was a contemporary.. a friend.... at our age you just don't expect this. Life is so precious. As I said a few days ago, it really makes you stop and reflect.
Tuesday night, after e-mailing back and forth with several people about sending flowers, memorials, finding out funeral arrangements, etc., I really felt I needed a night out with friends to celebrate LIFE and get my mind off of Troy's death... and fortunately, it was my Girls' Night Out group night. About 18 of us got together at Copper River Grille, had cocktails and dinner, and hung out for a couple hours.. It was GREAT to see everyone and we had a few newcomers that had come out with the group that night, and it was great to meet them too! It was a great evening out, just what the doctor ordered. Especially after having to drive to Sumter earlier in the day for a probate court hearing for my office. Very long, busy day!
On Wednesday, I ran a few errands and went and got my hair cut.. Came home and worked for awhile, and then when Dennis came home, we attended the visitation at the funeral home for Troy. Saw several friends there and got to see Lydia for a few minutes and pay our repsects. Afterward, we went out for Chinese for dinner. Yum! Came home and crashed on Wed. night - going to the visitation was an emotional experience, kind of draining.
Today I am catching up on more work. My mom and stepdad left early this morning for Pittsburgh for my stepdad's 60-year HS reunion. Wow! They will be there until Sunday, they should be home sometime Sunday evening. Tonight we have the VIA social down in Five Points to attend, and then are meeting friends at Capital City Club for dinner... busy, busy as always!
I have some pics to post from the Capital City Club gala last Saturday night, so I will do that shortly.
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