November 29, 2009
The poor child..............................

OK, got it; take a look at the nose wiggling going on here; why you would think she had half a pork chop bone sticking out of her foot with all of these visual clues. Guess we're lucky it was only one wooden bead up that hooter.

Enjoy K-girl

Great weekend with the Sanford Rileys; off to MD and VA for next week

November 27, 2009

First and foremost, happy 50-something birthday to the Dutchass

Now for some sordid and assorted videos retrieved from the vault.

#1 Cooper gets a flying lesson from GUD

Next, NK shows us his hand dexterity

In this video, at 0:46 everyone gets a threat, or was it a promise; then Kevin gets busted by Dink, who we later learn "has a bag"

Then Jay retrieves his gift, gets busted by Dink, then gets advice from Dave, Dink, and then yours truly

Now a sermon from NK

last an intersting video featuring Princess Kristi. Observe closely, at 1:19 Kristi makes a strange motion with her nose.....anyone care to guess what that was all about? Oh sure, easy to know now, but who knew at the time that she had secretly hidden a 1963 Chevrolet Biscayne up her nose? OK, my imagination running wild....yes MY imagiantion running wild; it was only a wooden bead from the summer before.

(OK, I tried for a day to upload this darn thing, I give up; you'll have to see it on your next trip to MhC)

Interested in buying copies? Before you answer "heck yeah" remember that Jackson is going to school next year and we need LOTS of moolah if he wants to go to Hampden-Sydney; they're not going to be cheap.
Happy Thanksgiving

November 22, 2009
Back from DC, some more pics

Here are some shots leftover from last week in DC, and by popular request, well, read the whole blog and you'll see it

Pennsylvania Avenue from the front of our hotel; amazing to think of how much history occured on this road, especially on November 22.

Another shot of the Capitol from the mall.

And one more from in front of the hotel

Terri met the most famous DC resident; honest to goodness she made me take this picture

Terri in the US History museum. Listen carefully to her speech (your speech will appear in 5 seconds) I guess she got mad when I put the camera on good old LBJ

And last but not least by request, Riding On The Train.....enjoy Cooper, see you Thursday!

Oh, still there? Jackson visited Hampden Sidney College Saturday and was impressed.

November 15, 2009

In DC this week for some industry meetings (www.AHRInet.org). Left Rocky Mount Saturday morning using AMTRAK. The train is a good way to get to downtown DC, and not have to pay $40 a night to park the truck. This was Terri's first trip on a train, the car was not as clean as she would like, the ride not as smooth.....................probably not going to be the way we see Europe.

Interesting to go into the terminal in Rocky Mount; here is a shot of the tile pattern in the bathroom. It is the same design as the bathroom at 520 Mill Street. That's an odd coincidence don't you think? ACL must have got a very good deal on a bulk buy in 1954.

Guess we should just be happy we didn't have one of these too

Oh by the way, sometimes people don't like it when you take pictures in public restrooms. While in DC we went by the White House, very pretty in the twilight. Guess you're not just supposed to drop in un-announced; we couldn't see the Obama family. Another thing I learned on this trip......

And now for something completely different; something for you FO..............

And a film for you Cooper; filmed while riding on a train. I wrote a song about it called Riding On A Train; it has the same melody as Peter Griffin's Riding On A Bus. Let me know if you want to hear it; I recorded Nana singing it(comments, down at the bottom of this post)

Our reception was at the ESPN Zone last night, lots of fun. Saturday night we had a dinner at the Old Ebbitt Grill; we're not starving.

That's it from DC

November 8, 2009
Lots to talk about......

Yes I know I am not supposed to end a sentence with a preposition, but the I think what is that all about?

Anyway, last week we went to FL for a trade meeting, where is the proof complete with the geek with the badge.

We came home Thursday night, and fished with the Fishin Optishin Saturday and Sunday. I'll tell you more about those days later, but here is a sneak peek, dinner Saturday night: Virginia Mullet with bacon grits and a vegetable medley. Yummmy! Wonder how many points this is, especially when eaten with a chocolate martini? I'll post some more pictures from this trip as soon as I get them from the FO.

Jackson's last game was Friday night in Little Washington. We took his friend Katie and shivered through a last second 17-14 loss.

Here is the first punt, watch closely and you'll see something happen for the first time this season.

I thought the rout was on but West fought back and held the lead going into the fourth quarter. Here's what the newspaper said about this punt.

Things appeared to be going the exact opposite way in the third quarter. After trading possessions, a 54-yard Riley punt pinned Washington on its own 1-yard line midway though the period. On the Pam Pack’s second play from scrimmage, quarterback Tony Turnage fumbled the snap and McClung recovered at the Washington 2-yard line.With 5:20 remaining in the third quarter, Simmons leapt over a pile of Patriots and Pam Packers for a 1-yard score, and after a Dalton Knight kick, West held a 14-7 lead.

Here is the 54 yard punt

But then again, this is how the headlines for the article read:

West falls in heartbreaker to Pam Pack 17-14 but still squeezes into 3AA playoffs

I'm not sure where they get their material, probably from that guy in the tackle department at the Wal-Mart who always seems to know where the fish are and what they're biting, but alas and alack.....West did not make the playoffs! Season over, and winning 5 games was a big improvement so congratulations Patriots.

I'll post fishing pictures later, FO caught a 13 pound FA

November 2, 2009
Orlando FL
From the Sunday Carteret County News Times:

After a Riley Jackson punt pinned the Rams deep in their own territory, Havelock avoided disaster when a George fumble was recovered by a teammate at the Rams 7-yard line. West was able to force a Havelock punt six plays later. The Patriots started their drive with excellent field position at the West 40-yard line with 3:51 remaining in the half and a chance to tie the score.Papillion, who led West with 146 yards on just 12 carries, gained five yards on first down to set up second-and-five at the 45. But a high snap over quarterback Chris Dodge’s head and a Havelock sack pushed the Patriots back to their 30-yard line.

Riley booted a 55-yard punt to pin Havelock at its own 15-yard line with 2:46 remaining in the half. The West punter, one of 14 seniors honored on senior night, played well in his last game on the Patriots field, averaging 45.6 yards on five punts.

Jackson had his career night Friday night; great way to finish at his last home game.

In Orlando, might take some pictures while I'm down here