Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Our Ponds Last Days...Fish Too
The state is doing some road changes in front of our house and they have purchased the right of way which included 1/2 of our pond. Therefore, the pond will be filled in. The pond is to the left of our driveway as you turn in. Today was the big day! They slowly broke the dam for the water to begin slowly draining into a ditch. It's supposed to take several days for it to be totally drained. Each day they will take the dam down a little more. The ground was already very wet due to a crack in the dam and with all the rain and snow we've had makes for a muddy mess! Ick! So we are trying to find a buyer for our house with a pile of mud as you drive into the driveway...lovely! I'm hoping that when the water gets very low we can scoop some of the fish out and find them a new pond to call home. So here are some pics of the mess!
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Our Story..Leaving NC
Larry had to fly from Charlotte, NC back to MO on Saturday. Once we were ready to leave for the airport Larry came to get my bags for me. I was finishing up packing my things and Larry sat on the end of my bed. He turned me around and pulled me to him for a great big hug. He was squeezing me and I was giggling…then he leaned back, pulled me with him… and the top of my foot hit the bed frame and my foot was cut. Ha, you thought that was going to be a rated X story didn’t you? Shame on you! Hahaha! Anyway, my foot had a deep gash in it and it bled a lot! OUCH! It hurt but I laughed. Larry felt horrible. Once I assured him I was fine he started to laugh too. He said, “Well, I’ve branded you and now you mine!” It took FOREVER for that thing to heal!
Off we went to the airport. Neither of us wanted to leave each other. We were enjoying our time together and just did NOT want it to end. Anyway, we were in line to get his ticket and the guy at the counter was super nice. He was asking Larry Army question and asked where he flew in from and where he was going. You probably won’t believe this because to get through security and to the gate you have to have a boarding pass. Larry fudged the truth a little and I got to go with him to the gate. I had to go through security of course. I guess you’re wondering what he told them. He said that he had been temp. deployed to Korea and only had 24 hours with his fiancé and would just love to have some extra time with me. I tease him about “stretching the truth”. He said he was just looking into the future. So I went with him to the gate and his flight was delayed which gave us more time together. I’m sure most travelers were upset but we were happy about it.
It was time for him to board and for us to say goodbye. We hugged and hugged and hugged some more. I cried all the way to the car. I was happy for the short time we had together but sad that it was over. Then again…it was just beginning.
He called me before I got to my car. We talked until the plane was closing the door.
Once I hung up with him I started making the list of calls to let everyone know that I was alive and well and on my way back home. Of course I answered many questions and told the story of our time together over and over. Amy reminded me that I had said I would now my true feelings once I saw him and she wanted to know the verdict. You all know the answer already IF you read yesterday’s blog. Back to the phone calls, everyone was glad to hear my voice and relieved to know they did not have to send out a search party.
It was a great time and we were both looking forward to our next visit!
Off we went to the airport. Neither of us wanted to leave each other. We were enjoying our time together and just did NOT want it to end. Anyway, we were in line to get his ticket and the guy at the counter was super nice. He was asking Larry Army question and asked where he flew in from and where he was going. You probably won’t believe this because to get through security and to the gate you have to have a boarding pass. Larry fudged the truth a little and I got to go with him to the gate. I had to go through security of course. I guess you’re wondering what he told them. He said that he had been temp. deployed to Korea and only had 24 hours with his fiancé and would just love to have some extra time with me. I tease him about “stretching the truth”. He said he was just looking into the future. So I went with him to the gate and his flight was delayed which gave us more time together. I’m sure most travelers were upset but we were happy about it.
It was time for him to board and for us to say goodbye. We hugged and hugged and hugged some more. I cried all the way to the car. I was happy for the short time we had together but sad that it was over. Then again…it was just beginning.
He called me before I got to my car. We talked until the plane was closing the door.
Once I hung up with him I started making the list of calls to let everyone know that I was alive and well and on my way back home. Of course I answered many questions and told the story of our time together over and over. Amy reminded me that I had said I would now my true feelings once I saw him and she wanted to know the verdict. You all know the answer already IF you read yesterday’s blog. Back to the phone calls, everyone was glad to hear my voice and relieved to know they did not have to send out a search party.
It was a great time and we were both looking forward to our next visit!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Our Story...Charlotte, NC
This is a long one…….
Picture it…Gainesville, GA Friday April 1, 2005…
I woke up so excited! This is probably a shocker but I didn’t even put make up on, just threw on sweats and left. My plan was to arrive at the hotel early to shower and get ready before picking Larry up at the airport.
It was pouring rain! The 3 ½ hour drive took a little longer due to the weather. I was in a great mood and the drive did not bother me in the least. Of course my phone rang most of the way. Let’s see if I can recall everyone I talked to on the phone; Momma, Aunt Jean, Tim, Amy, Sandra, Susan, Cher, Christy, Connie and Rebecca. I think that’s all but I can’t promise.
Larry had booked our rooms already so I just had to check in. Of course I let Momma and Tim know that I had arrived. Also I let Amy know who was to pass the word along to some others. I talked to Christy for a while and then got in the shower. I took my time and got dressed. I was so glad…I had a great hair day even though it was raining! That’s a big deal for a girl!!!
Ok, it was time to leave for the airport. I was a little nervous but good nervous. I called Amy when I left the hotel. My tummy was a little upset (if you know me well you will know that is not unusual for me!) So I stopped at the drugstore for some meds then off to the airport. I found the gate Larry would be arriving at. I was standing beside an escalator with my back leaned against a large post. Every second seemed like a minute. Finally people started coming through the opening. I could not stop smiling. I had a silly grin permanently etched on my face. I had turned my head away from the door for just a second and when I turned back there he was. He was walking around a post and looked like he was going to turn the other way but then he turned and walked toward me. When he got almost to me he said, “I was going to act like I didn’t see you but I just couldn’t”. When he got to me he let go of his suitcase, gave me a peck on the lips and hugged me tight. He pulled back looking at me and said, “Oh my God, you are gorgeous. Your pictures do you no justice”. Of course that made me smile even bigger. He told me to show him the way to the car, took my hand and we started walking. We walked about 15 ft. and he stopped, let go of his suitcase, turned to me, framed my face with his hands and said, “I can’t wait any longer”…and he kissed me! Right there in the middle of the airport with people walking around us. I will NEVER forget that moment. It was my “movie moment”. Sweet and Romantic! At that moment, I just knew. I didn’t know how things would develop and what would happen with us but I knew that this was something special and so was he.
We made our way to my car and we kissed again before we opened the trunk! Ha! Larry is going to be embarrassed when he reads this part but…he was funny and sweet in the car. As I drove, he held my and would put his hand on the back of my neck and over and over again he would tell me how beautiful he thought I was and how blessed he was to have met me. (And other stuff) So we arrived at the hotel and he got checked in and changed clothes and we went to dinner at Olive Garden. We talked and talked and talked. I excused myself to go to the bathroom and I called Amy. I told her that I was alive and fine…no shovels or axes. Of course if you know Amy you know she wanted to ask me questions but I told her that we would talk later and I just wanted to let her know I was ok because I knew she would call me until I answered. HA! The dinner and the company were awesome.
We went back to the hotel and we talked and talked and talked some more! Actually, we talked ALL NIGHT!
What a great day! I met my Prince.
Stay Tuned………..
Picture it…Gainesville, GA Friday April 1, 2005…
I woke up so excited! This is probably a shocker but I didn’t even put make up on, just threw on sweats and left. My plan was to arrive at the hotel early to shower and get ready before picking Larry up at the airport.
It was pouring rain! The 3 ½ hour drive took a little longer due to the weather. I was in a great mood and the drive did not bother me in the least. Of course my phone rang most of the way. Let’s see if I can recall everyone I talked to on the phone; Momma, Aunt Jean, Tim, Amy, Sandra, Susan, Cher, Christy, Connie and Rebecca. I think that’s all but I can’t promise.
Larry had booked our rooms already so I just had to check in. Of course I let Momma and Tim know that I had arrived. Also I let Amy know who was to pass the word along to some others. I talked to Christy for a while and then got in the shower. I took my time and got dressed. I was so glad…I had a great hair day even though it was raining! That’s a big deal for a girl!!!
Ok, it was time to leave for the airport. I was a little nervous but good nervous. I called Amy when I left the hotel. My tummy was a little upset (if you know me well you will know that is not unusual for me!) So I stopped at the drugstore for some meds then off to the airport. I found the gate Larry would be arriving at. I was standing beside an escalator with my back leaned against a large post. Every second seemed like a minute. Finally people started coming through the opening. I could not stop smiling. I had a silly grin permanently etched on my face. I had turned my head away from the door for just a second and when I turned back there he was. He was walking around a post and looked like he was going to turn the other way but then he turned and walked toward me. When he got almost to me he said, “I was going to act like I didn’t see you but I just couldn’t”. When he got to me he let go of his suitcase, gave me a peck on the lips and hugged me tight. He pulled back looking at me and said, “Oh my God, you are gorgeous. Your pictures do you no justice”. Of course that made me smile even bigger. He told me to show him the way to the car, took my hand and we started walking. We walked about 15 ft. and he stopped, let go of his suitcase, turned to me, framed my face with his hands and said, “I can’t wait any longer”…and he kissed me! Right there in the middle of the airport with people walking around us. I will NEVER forget that moment. It was my “movie moment”. Sweet and Romantic! At that moment, I just knew. I didn’t know how things would develop and what would happen with us but I knew that this was something special and so was he.
We made our way to my car and we kissed again before we opened the trunk! Ha! Larry is going to be embarrassed when he reads this part but…he was funny and sweet in the car. As I drove, he held my and would put his hand on the back of my neck and over and over again he would tell me how beautiful he thought I was and how blessed he was to have met me. (And other stuff) So we arrived at the hotel and he got checked in and changed clothes and we went to dinner at Olive Garden. We talked and talked and talked. I excused myself to go to the bathroom and I called Amy. I told her that I was alive and fine…no shovels or axes. Of course if you know Amy you know she wanted to ask me questions but I told her that we would talk later and I just wanted to let her know I was ok because I knew she would call me until I answered. HA! The dinner and the company were awesome.
We went back to the hotel and we talked and talked and talked some more! Actually, we talked ALL NIGHT!
What a great day! I met my Prince.
Stay Tuned………..
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