January 22, 2010
What, no pictures?

OK, one; I went to Wilmington today to call on distributors, couldn't leave town without a picture of the old BB-55 USS North Carolina. Got lucky with this shot from inside the car across the river; she looked good in the new(er) colors. Like many other NC schoolkids I gave a dime to get her home, and I really enjoy seeing her resting off the Cape Fear River when I get half a chance.

Pop is back in Crystal Bluffs, went by to see him on the way in tonight and all he wanted to do was sleep. Well that's fine; I like seeing him get his rest. Off to FL Sunday morning, want some oranges?

January 15, 2010
Back again

Worked in NC with our local reps this week and had a lot of fun making distributor calls. Finished up Thursday afternoon in Charlotte, started out for Raleigh and got a call that Pop was having some chest pains and stomach aches. Terri met him at the ER; he was nauseous and in a lot of pain. By the time I arrived he was still in pain, but it eased off as the morphine kicked in. It was about 1:30 AM before they got a room for him, he slept most of the night with some help. At this writing we don't know the diagnosis, but the educated guess is some type of bowel obstruction. Hope they can figure this one out in a non-evasive way; we want to keep him as comfortable as possible.

January 8, 2010

New year

As the new year begins, I look for new things; but first, a picture of an old bridge in Point Pleasant.....remember the Moth Man?

Next up, a great Christmas gift from the FO, yes a rubber chicken, but this one is just a little different





This one can lay an egg
Pop has lost 20 pounds over the past month, but his appetite improved the last couple of days.

In NC and SC next week

January 1, 2010


Happy New Year

Short and concise; we had a great evening last night with the Highs, some of Jackson's friends, and a special visitor from afar

I would make a face like that if I had to wear a unc shirt too. It was fun seeing Kristie; good food, good drink, lots of new presents to enjoy..............good times.

In OH and WV next week.

December 29, 2009
Now with video..............................

Ladies and gentlemen, mesdames et messieurs, it is with great pleasure that I introduce.........

Now let's bring him back, this time with his new instrument (given to him by his Cappy); sometimes he has to try extra hard to hit the high notes; but then again, don't we all?

And a brief introduction of the guests, and some other people who just showed up unexpectedly, you decide which is which

And the visitor from a foreign land you might ask (if you read the last post)? Niece Kristi made a surprise appearance yesterday! Looking forward to seeing her and the Highs this week in MhC. We'll see if Terri can once again beat her catering record of excellence as we play host for our annual NYE celebration

Pop is holding his own. I went this morning and the dietitian was visiting him; she asked if I was the egg custard chef, then told me that he can eat anything he wants, as long as he is eating she's happy. Looks like I'm cooking hot dogs tonight, y'all come on down.

Happy New Year!

December 28, 2009
A very special Christmas

One reason this was a very special Christmas was this picture. I asked Pop what was his favorite Christmas and his reply was "this one!" Got to agree; it was very nice seeing so many Rileys around

Uncle Dave was mighty proud of his shiny sheriff star, he kept telling everyone that "there's a new sheriff in town." When asked why I thought this to be an appropriate gift I replied "well, I don't think he has one!" That line always works.
He even learned how to take his leopard skin t-shirt off in a new way!
Terri once again made the whole thing happen, and was happy and relieved that no one was knifed, shot, cut or poisoned.
Took some neat vids but the machine doesn't seem to want to load them tonight, maybe later

Strange visitors in our house from all over everywhere..........who will be our next visitor? Will they come from Durham....or maybe a loooooooooooooong way away?

December 25, 2009

Joy to the world!

Merry Christmas from the Riley family. We went to the Matthews gathering yesterday and were not successful in the eating contest, although we did our best. Last night we went to the Christmas Eve service at our church and had a good time. Up early today to share presents; right now we're cooking up a storm with custards in the over and a fresh ham going on the grill soon. We are excited to have Kevin and Heather here and will have a family dinner tonight.

Daddy is back in the hospital in CCU. His colon is in a lot of trouble so they are treating him with antibiotics and hoping to get him well enough to get back to Crystal Bluffs. He's been through a lot but continues to fight to get better.

Peace on earth goodwill to men on whom his favor rests