A Republic For Which It Stands

I recently had the priviledge to hear from the nice young lady, Dawn, that organized the first Anti-Tax Tea Party in Glynn County, Georgia. She asked if I would help spread the word about the next "Tea Party".

Well, I'll do my best. I'm not a very good writer but my heart is in the right place. [bump-bump] [bump-bump] lol

Dawn stated that the next "Tea Party" in Glynn county will be Independence Day, July 4th, 2009, at the Gascoigne Park. Not being familiar with the area as I am with our little corner, I Googled the Park and here's what I found: "Gascoigne Park is located near Epworth-By-The-Sea" on Saint Simon's Island. Good enough. Sounds lovely! And believe me, on July 4th in southeast Georgia, one heads for the shade very quickly, especially at my age. Heat just melts me like a bar of dark chocolate on a hot sidewalk. Ewwww.

Also, the organizers of the event are trying to raise enough money to rent the park, pay for advertising and other incidentals. The organizers of all these events need our prayers and support y'all.

I am also putting out feelers to see if one will be held in our area, preferably in Ware county (Waycross), Pierce county (Blackshear), Bacon county (Alma) and / or Wayne county (Jesup). I've left a message at Topix hoping to get a bite. If anyone knows of any such events, I would appreciate a Head's Up. We don't subscribe to any of these local papers so the Internet, word of mouth and Fox News is our only source of information.

If you don't live in the area, look for one in yours. I believe there will be these events all across America.

Stay strong fellow Patriots!

**Update: To find a Tea Party near you, try this website: Tea Party Patriots. (Thanks Dawn.) Good luck y'all!**

"All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent." Thomas Jefferson

"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour." 1 Peter 5:8

Happy Birthday Hubby

61 years ago, you were giving your mother a little trouble by being born backwards. Bet she didn't know that Heavens angels are born that way?!

I do. I know.

Because to the world, you may be one person. But to me, you are the world.

Hubby as a newborn

Isn't he a cutie? (1949)
And always remember, it is not being in love that makes me happy but it is being in love with YOU that makes me happy.

So Great Big Happy Birthday Wishes my dearest and sweetest, not a day goes by when you're not in my thoughts and how empty my life would be if you were not here.

Now, let's go eat some of that carrot cake reposing in the 'frig. :o)

Pre Birthday Celebrations

Tomorrow is Hubby's birthday.

This morning, I asked him what he would like to do today. His response? "Ride the bikes to the Buccaneer Club Restaurant and have my favorite meal." Hubby loves seafood! He's really a sailor at heart.

So, we hopped on the faithful steeds and took off for coastal Darien, Georgia. First we journeyed to that flea speck town of Ludowici again, then down Highway 57 to the town of Cresent. Doggone, if the restaurant wasn't closed! Oh well. No problem. We headed south on Highway 99 to just inside the Glynn County line (north of Brunswick) and had lunch at Mudcat Charley's.


I'm all ready for my tea party now. I'm even drinking iced tea!


Still cute after all these years.

You can't tell it from these photos but the restaurant was packed! The table of bikers behind Hubby had just left when I snapped this. It's hard to tell there's an economic downturn in our area. Everywhere we go, places are full of people, which, of course, is a good thing. It's always so sad to hear of a business failing and people losing their jobs.


I try to always check the bike over before hopping back on it.


There was a pack of Harley riders there when we arrived. They were "newbies", we could tell because they were snooty and had all their H-D regalia on that loudly proclaims "Look at me, I ride". Yeah, like, I'm so impressed.

As if!


Half way home, we stopped in Popwellville for a rest. We were getting really fatigued and decided to book it on home. All in all we rode about 150 miles today. It was a great day!


Now it's time for coffee and cake. I bought hubby his favorite, carrot cake. I'll just munch on my dark chocolate, thank you. [lol]


Oh, and I read this on the Triumph Tiger 1050 forum and thought y'all would enjoy it.

Things Hard To Say When Drunk

DIFFICULT TO SAY WHEN DRUNK:
1. Innovative
2. Preliminary
3. Proliferation
4. Cinnamon

VERY DIFFICULT TO SAY WHEN DRUNK:
1. Specificity
2. Anti-constitutionalistically
3. Passive-aggressive disorder
4. Transubstantiate

DOWNRIGHT IMPOSSIBLE TO SAY WHEN DRUNK:
1. No thanks, I'm married.
2. Nope, no more booze for me!
3. Sorry,but you're not really my type.
4. Taco Bell? No thanks, I'm not hungry.
5. Good evening officer. Isn't it a lovely night?
6. Oh I couldn't! No one wants to hear me sing karaoke.
7. I'm not interested in fighting you.
8. Thank you, but I won't make any attempt to dance, I have no coordination. I'd hate to look like a fool!
9. Where is the nearest bathroom? I refuse to pee in this parking lot or on the side of the road!
10. I must be going home now, as I have to work in the morning.

Postcard Friendship Friday (04/24)

Source

Gladewater street scene, circa 1913

Apparently, it snowed there that year and it was very unusual. I just hope they don't expect me to shovel any of it as I've done enough yardwork this week. :o)

"Gladewater is the antique capital of East Texas, a Texas Main Street and a National Main Street city as well as a favorite tourism spot, where visitors can enjoy a bit of past while browsing through the quaint old buildings. You will find over 200 antique and crafter's in over 30 antique malls and individual shops, bed and breakfast inns, restaurants, bakeries and down home entertainment. World famous PRCA rodeo, massive East Texas Gusher Days, Arts & Crafts Festival, opry, lake recreations and the infamous July 4th Fireworks at Lake Gladewater.

Located on U.S. Highway 80 and State Highway 271, Gladewater is 105 miles east of Dallas. With welcome you to come and visit us as we treasure the past while embracing the future."

Gladewater appears to be a lovely, little town. Here's a link to their Chamber of Commerce, for anyone interested. We might want to visit the town next time we breeze through enroute to the Texas Hill Country.


Postcard Friendship Friday is hosted by my good friend Marie at Voila! Vintage Postcards. Everyone is welcome. Come join in the fun!

Getting Some Delta Breeze On Our Knees

2007 Triumph Tiger 1050 (yellow)
2007 Suzuki V-Strom 650 (blue)
We decided to take a break from all the yard work today. The metal steeds were calling to us anyway and I thought a good, vigorous ride would shut them up. [giggle]

Hubby checked the bikes to insure a safe ride. Then we donned all our appropriate riding apparel and left the house riding north on Highway 84 to a flea speck of a town called Ludowici, where we turned onto the Elim Baptist Church Road. This road meanders to just a little outside of Walthourville. Then we headed north west on 196 to the small town of Glennville. From there we hopped on the Highway 144 west to a place called 5 Points. Then we headed south down through Surrency on Highway 121 to Highway 15 south. Then a little ways down the road is a nice little back road called Long Branch that parallels the boundaries of Pierce county and Appling county. Then it's a hop, skip, and a jump to home. It was a great big fun circle. All in all we road about 100 miles. It was grand.

Now we feel tired, but refreshed and ready for more projects.

Spring Has Sprung And I'm Undone

We had a really productive day today. The weather is so pleasant that we just had to 'play' outside. :o)


Here's hubby burning debris that has gathered all around the property. The ashes can then be spread on various areas. Our soil is so acidic from the pines that using wood ashes 'sweetens' the soil. Flowers and centipede grass grow like crazy after spreading this around. And contrary to what some say, burning is good, for too many reasons to list here.


Maxie stopped to have a drink from the bird's little watering hole before I started ...


"Let's go Mommy! Make this thing move please."
... while Sam Jr. looked on ... riding in the golf cart is his favorite place when I'm working in the yard. Lucy, the boxer, is off somewhere chasing rabbits, real or imagined.


"It's Shake And Bake, and I heped!"
Remember that silly old commercial for Shake and Bake and the kid with the fake southern accent? That's what Maxie looks like she's saying. Yeah, she helped alright. Helped getting in the way! :o) Good thing she's so cute.

Now I'm tired from all that work. But, it's a good tired from achieving something and being productive.


Oh, and an FYI for anyone living in the SE Georgia / NE Florida area. There is a new classic country music station now and it is superb! The location on the dial is Country Legends 100.7 FM. I listen to it all the time. It's fun to listen to a song with a good Texas swing.

Oh, Really? Can They Spell 'Oops'?!

Colton, California