Key West

He's arrived in the South...

 

The Southernmost Starbucks in the USA...naturally!
 

The Southernmost point in the USA...too close to Cuba for my taste!
  

Another Pirate Patt update

Just talked to the boy. He is safe on land at Sea Base, getting decked out for a Luau tonight. They will wrestle alligators in the Everglades tomorrow morning before boarding another type of vessel for home! I hope I'll have some real pictures to share soon. Swimming with sharks, etc.

Ahoy Mateys!

An update on the sailing boy. Last evening he called to say they were anchored off Key West. He'd been snorkling all day, seen tons of wonderful swimming things. Someone on board caught a 3' barracuda which they threw back. After an initial bout of seasickness he seemed much better yesterday (thank goodness) He's done a night watch (4-6 AM)...but Jack Sparrow must have been out of the area. No pirates or Cuban refugees on his watch!

Today they will have shore leave in Key West all day. Patterson said everyone was ready to be off the ship for a day! They will start their trip back up the coast tomorrow morning and should be back at Sea Base on Thursday afternoon. Sound like fun...for those who don't get motion sick...which definately lets me out!!

Be Afraid, be very afraid...

This boy got his driver's license this morning...If you see a big turquoise Explorer driving irratically, please call me!




  

Happy 4th civilized blog family !! We are headed for beautiful Tishomingo to get Patterson. Tomorrow is the big day...he'll take his driver's test. He's excited! Hopefully we'll get some 4th festivities in today too! Elizabeth, have a great last day in NYC!!!

Joey

I just don't have enough to do this summer so I adopted a pet monkey!! Here's Joey!
He will play if you click on him and move him around with your mouse!

adopt your own virtual pet!

Clowning is hard work!

  

Camp Funnybone!!

 
 
Here are some pics of our Funny Kid!!! He's having a blast...get ready for all the tricks!! 

It is very quiet here...

Patterson has left the building, and the city...for far away Tishomingo. He will be molding young men's lives this summer by being part of the Slippery Falls Scout Ranch Staff. Even more frightening is that he will be teaching the Scout Merit badge on Citizenship in the Nation (i.e. Bill of Rights, Constitution, good citizenship, etc...I know, I'm a bit amazed myself). I understand that he managed to get the best tent...the one that didn't leak in the torrential rain that poured while he unloaded his gear into it. (good choice I think) If you are interested I have his address and will be happy to share it with you...but not here because there are too many crazies that read random blogs and I don't want him to get any stranger than usual mail!

Need I say more....

Mostly GOOD news!!

So, I got most of my results from my recent surgery. LYMPH SYSTEM is clear!!! Hooray. There was, however some evidence of invasive cells (bastard cells, in the words of my sistah) in the actual tumor--which was removed you remember. So, I will be visiting an oncologist as soon as all the rest of the hormonal studies are in. I'm guessing she will tell me what we do next at that time. Keep the prayers going. I'm feeling good!

Just in case anyone wondered...

I just happen to have the BEST sister ever...who made me this very cute BRIGHT outfit. Thanks sistah! Once again, you've brightened my day!! love you 

I love you....get a mammogram

OK, so most everyone knows by now that I have a small breast cancer (yes, of course because I have a small breast, right!!). I will be having the lump removed on May 23rd outpatient. It will be a long day but luckily I already have a good book picked out to read for the 4 hour wait while I am turning radioactive. If you are a girl, woman (or man with big breasts ;) ) please, please get regular checkups. It is worth the trouble to know that: 1. you don't have anything irregular or 2. that if you do you've done the best you can to catch it very early.
There is your sermon for the day. I am doing fine and will continue to be doing fine for a long time to come! You can plan to join me at the Race for the Cure this October if you feel the urge!! I love you all!

On the Train!

If you haven't taken the train to Ft. Worth...it is very fun! Dano and I went with the Boy Scouts yesterday. Spent a short 3 hours in Stockyards City. Ate a great burger (what else), looked at cowboy hats and boots--didn't come home with any. The boys loved the train, especially the snack car. Great day! 

Headed South!

Daniel rode "Pecos Bill"...well, he sat on Pecos Bill!! 

Oh Joy...!

Somehow, don't ask me...the MP3 player managed to survive a good washing. I propped it up and turned the blow dryer on it for about an hour on cool. It dried out and charged and Patterson took it with him to camp. I haven't seen it since he's been home so let's all hope to heaven that it isn't in another pocket!!
Elizabeth and I had a great fun girl's night, dinner and rented a movie (a very strange movie) on Friday. Saturday we made cookies, visited with Pete-o-Pie and drove to Weatherford to take pictures of the windmills! Very fun.
Daniel survived his OA initiation....consisting of spending a "night in the woods by himself" and being "starved" (half a banana, a small box of dry cereal, half a hotdog and half a cookie for all of Saturday) and worked to death clearing brush and cleaning campsites. I am very proud that he was brave enough to do all that...not sure I would like to spend the night outside under the stars.
His dog bite is better, still ugly bruises but the wounds are filling in somewhat. He will live.
Tonight we are going to the Hornet's basketball game. We are seeing someone wonderful, but I wouldn't remember his name of course. They are playing Cleveland if that gives anyone a clue. I'm all for the cotton candy and a snowcone.

In other news...

Yes, so I found Patterson's lost MP3 player...that is the good news...well, not really. I found it in the washer when I unloaded it just now...probably dead. I'll let it dry out and try to turn it on, but I don't feel like there's much hope here. Wonder if somehow this will be my fault since I was doing the laundry....probably.

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The things we do!

cucumbers and pincurls...anything for the theatre! 

GO SEE IT!! IT IS GOING TO BE GREAT! SEE ELIZABETH IN A LONG WIG AND YELLOW BOX...Oh, that is her dress . 

Friday, March 24

Spring break over...back to school and midterms (for some). The last snow of the season has come and gone, quickly. The burn ban is lifted (Yea for chimineas!). All is well in the world. Nine more weeks and we will be out of school for the summer! Can you believe it!
I've been industrious...finding lost old friends like Melanie Mosier, John O'Haver, Kevie Crossley (now married to John O'). Got some leads on some other lost friends so hopefully I will find some more of the gang. It is good to reconnect sometimes. I've been feeling the urge to do that for some reason.
Do you like this Easter season purple? My blog is blah so at least it is colorfully blah!!
Elizabeth and I are going to see "BIG BANG" tomorrow night. A musical comedy--hysterical history of the world--from creation forward (at least that's what it sounds like) I'll let you know how that goes! Anne of Green Gables opens next Thursday thru Sunday. Elizabeth's debut in a straight play (we'll hope she doesn't burst forth in song since it isn't a musical). Anyone that wants tickets should let me know or call the Mitchell Hall box office. I think we are going Saturday night (but you know I'll probably go Friday or Sunday too :).
The boys are packing up for their camping weekend. I've been to the library and the book store so if it should rain, snow, sleet or dark of night on me I have something to read! hugs.

Spring Break!!

It's Spring Break!! Hooray!! What are you doing for fun this week? We are hoping for a good zoo day and maybe a trip to the Oklahoma Museum (so my kids can meet Woody). Who knows what other mischief we will get into!! Have a great break all you kiddos (sorry Mimi).

Just for you Muff.

This is the only picture I have of her...I think she is eyeing the plate, hoping for goodies. Sadly, there aren't any goodies on that plate!! 

Just in case anyone was worrying...we survived. Mom actually put the jeep in 4 wheel drive and went to Crest just for us...well, that's her story anyway. We did notice that there is new and improved coffee brewing this morning and THAT CAT got real food from a little can! 

It's a snow day!

Ok, I broke the federal law saying that everyone will go to the grocery at the first hint of a snow flurry...I did not buy massive loads of toilet paper, dishwasher detergent, dog food, cat food or Dr. Pepper...I did not want to believe that after an entire "winter" of 50-70 degree weather that we actually might get more than a dusting... Just for the record, I was wrong. My doggies are thrilled with scrambled eggs and cheese, Bigs thinks half and half is the best. We're eating off of paper plates (I don't even have any hand washing dish soap :) and the boys are about to discover the liquid refreshment that comes out of the faucet! We will survive the ice storm of 2006 in fine form. BECAUSE, I did not violate the 2nd cardinal rule of snow forcasted ...MAKE A TRIP TO THE LIBRARY. We may have to use Kleenex in the potty...but I have books to read! Life is good on this snow day!

Here's Woody!

We visited the new Oklahoma Museum yesterday...and first thing we saw was Woody, the birthday horse, from the Foreman Scotty show!!! Very exciting, for me anyway!! 

M-e-m-r-i-e-s......

Yes, it is Foreman Scotty at the Circle 4 Ranch... 

Of course I'll be your Valentine

Just one more reason I love being a teacher... Valentine's sacks, candy, cheesy cards, and hugs! 

OUCH!

Yesterday Pete got hit by a 16 year old driver in a BIG Pickup truck... 

Pete was stopped to make a left turn; the kid was changing the channel on his radio and didn't see Pete in time to stop... Yes, Pete is OK...sore and going to the sore doctor for therapy. The car is driveable, sort of. 

It is very loud in here!!! 

Yes, he is really excited about having his picture taken... 

Here's what's happening at our house tonight...homework and practicing 

Daniel's Orchestra concert

We had some fun at PCN last night at the North Area Orchestra Festival. Great music and, of course, the traditional Sonic trip for chocolate shakes to celebrate!