It's Memorial Day Weekend - what're your plans?

[sharon_loves_fats]

Surprisingly, I do not have any music plans. A friend's birthday shindig, some family stuff. Other than that, I'll probably hit the Greek Festival 2 or 3 times. Mmmm... homemade Greek food...

[pokerchick66]

Good thread, Sharon!

I think that we are going to grill hamburgers on Sunday and maybe go see Night of the Museum 2 on Monday. :)




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[ibjamn]

Greek Fest here too, but we're suposed to get that rain that has been pounding Florida. We've got Bayou Boogaloo this weekend too. Memorial day = work. ugggggh, that nasty little payback for Mardi Gras....

[linza22]

I'll be backpacking a short ways on the Appalachian Trail (Virginia), setting up camp with the wild ponies. can not WAIT to hang with my friends around the campfire.

[i wanna be in NOLA]

We get together with friends every year for a bbq. Same thing this year.

[ohio]

sleeping

[glinda]

southside baseball on Saturday

[swag]

I'm staying flexible... but there's a Blues mini-Fest here on Sunday that's tempting (Bob Margolin, Lucky Peterson, Smokin Joe Kubek, Duinna Greenleaf, Tommy Shannon). If I go out Monday, it'll be to Pat Boyack's new weekly gig.

[Carolina Beadhead]

Headed to the beach on Saturday for a couple of days with the family. Looking forward to chillin' on the deck, gazing at the ocean....

[pokerchick66]

Headed to the beach on Saturday for a couple of days with the family. Looking forward to chillin' on the deck, gazing at the ocean....

Oh, how nice!





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[Moon]

Niece's HS Graduation on Friday night
Hang out on the Chattahoochie River all day Saturday
Come home, watch hockey, go see Star Trek at the Drive -In Sunday
Relax on Monday

[NOLA]

Greek Fest here too, but we're suposed to get that rain that has been pounding Florida. We've got Bayou Boogaloo this weekend too. Memorial day = work. ugggggh, that nasty little payback for Mardi Gras....

Boogaloo and Greek Fest for us too, depending on the weather....

Also, packing for CFF and Wanee!!

[linza22]

Headed to the beach on Saturday for a couple of days with the family. Looking forward to chillin' on the deck, gazing at the ocean....

what beach?

[Amy Winette]

We're going to a wedding in Cali

[BigDag]

I'm gonna cut the soles off my shoes, sit in a tree, and learn to play the flute.

[Belle]

Hopefully not working!!

Sunday a Luau with football families, Monday pig roast next door.

Musically my kid has a show Sunday night.

Everyone have fun and remember a soldier...

[ibjamn]

If I go out Monday, it'll be to Pat Boyack's new weekly gig.

Tell him I said "Hey". :)

[eZe]

Hoping to help my friend hotwalk ponies up at Bowie (the negative is the 4am alarm Saturday morning!)
Popping in at the air show at the local Navy base..Blue Angels are so cool.
A Luau at a friends that looks like a blast...I'll at least be stopping in for a fruity beverage that contains an umbrella.
My dad and stepmom are coming in town Saturday evening and crashing with me...guess I'll be house cleaning Friday night.

Graduation party on Sunday for my cousin.

In between, yard work, taking care of and riding my own horses (or falling off which is more often the case) and such so I can be free for CFF the following weekend.

[sharon_loves_fats]

... and such so I can be free for CFF the following weekend.

You're definitely in for CFF? YAY! Looking forward to meeting you!

[stlbarb]

friday night dinner at Greek Fest (yummy, lamb shanks)
saturday - house chores (pre-pack for CFF), sat nite poker party
sunday - cards v royals, followed by Robert Earl Keen & Cowboy Mouth at ribfest (only $5 to get in)
monday - pool party, then rib cookoff fund raiser at the iron barley

and find time to visit mom.

[MaloGator]

Friday, meeting up with friends (fellow festers,past and present) for some drinks.
Saturday, Slinging drinks to the tourists, then the Red Sox/Mets at Fenway, then next door to the HOB for The National (whew!).
Sunday BBQ with some friends.
Monday, start getting my shite together for CFF!!

[stlbarb]

Friday, meeting up with friends (fellow festers,past and present) for some drinks.
Saturday, Slinging drinks to the tourists, then the Red Sox/Mets at Fenway, then next door to the HOB for The National (whew!).
Sunday BBQ with some friends.
Monday, start getting my shite together for CFF!!

geez, i forgot i have to pre-pack for CFF this weekend.
find all the stuff i need to pack so there are no last minute uh-ohs.
we fly out very early thursday morning.

[MaloGator]

geez, i forgot i have to pre-pack for CFF this weekend.
find all the stuff i need to pack so there are no last minute uh-ohs.
we fly out very early thursday morning.

No matter how much time I take, no matter how many lists I make...I will forget something. I'm not a big camper, so i'm not even sure what i'll need.

In the case of forgetting something vital (whatever that means), is there a market/ food store nearby? It's my first CFF. Thanks in advance!

[swag]

No matter how much time I take, no matter how many lists I make...I will forget something. I'm not a big camper, so i'm not even sure what i'll need.

In the case of forgetting something vital (whatever that means), is there a market/ food store nearby? It's my first CFF. Thanks in advance!

There's a walmart about 5 miles away.

[festivalboy]

Surprisingly, I do not have any music plans. A friend's birthday shindig, some family stuff. Other than that, I'll probably hit the Greek Festival 2 or 3 times. Mmmm... homemade Greek food...


You can never go wrong with a Greek Festival Sharon....
My Yia Yia (Grandmother in Greek) was always the queen of the kitchen at all the festivals... I being Greek know a few things about these gatherings.. Always fun!

Check out this link for more Greek festivals in your areas... and I so want to go to the festival in NOLA someday....

http://www.greek-fest.com/greekfest.shtml

[groovy1967]

I was originally supposed to go to a wedding in Buffalo, but the situation with my Grandmom changed those plans.

Friday – Going to see a play or going to see Allen Toussaint at the Village Vanguard if I don’t catch the late show tonight or tomorrow, cleaning the apartment later
Saturday – Going to Philly to see my family and my Grandmom, who’s nearing the end of the line
Sunday – Coming back in the AM, working all day in the garden, getting ready to belatedly start planting; possibly going to see a musician friend’s birthday gig where he’ll play 32 songs from 1977 with a rotating cast who must all play an instrument that they are unfamiliar with at some point during the show
Monday – If I feel up to it, firing up the smoker for a small party for friends in the neighborhood

[sharon_loves_fats]

You can never go wrong with a Greek Festival Sharon....
My Yia Yia (Grandmother in Greek) was always the queen of the kitchen at all the festivals... I being Greek know a few things about these gatherings.. Always fun!

Check out this link for more Greek festivals in your areas... and I so want to go to the festival in NOLA someday....

http://www.greek-fest.com/greekfest.shtml

I just love the food so much. I went to Greece a few years ago and wanted to move there just for the food! Plus the island hopping was not too shabby either :D

[linza22]

I was originally supposed to go to a wedding in Buffalo, but the situation with my Grandmom changed those plans.

Friday – Going to see a play or going to see Allen Toussaint at the Village Vanguard if I don’t catch the late show tonight or tomorrow, cleaning the apartment later
Saturday – Going to Philly to see my family and my Grandmom, who’s nearing the end of the line
Sunday – Coming back in the AM, working all day in the garden, getting ready to belatedly start planting; possibly going to see a musician friend’s birthday gig where he’ll play 32 songs from 1977 with a rotating cast who must all play an instrument that they are unfamiliar with at some point during the show
Monday – If I feel up to it, firing up the smoker for a small party for friends in the neighborhood

I'm sorry to hear about your Grandmom. Prayers to you and your family.

[freebo]

Like Sharon, I don't have specific musical plans for this weekend.

If the rain permits, I've got some exterior house painting to do. (I'm almost done. No, really!) If not, I'll focus on some inside the house honey-dos.

Has that new Dan Brown movie opened yet? That looks good. Plus, there's that new Star Trek film. Has anyone else noticed a movie is almost as expensive as going to a concert these days? What's up with that?

Our good friends in the next block put in a new pool last summer... I think I hear that bad boy calling me. :) I haven't been swimming yet this year! I didn't even SEE the pool at the Hilton Riverside...

Our Rays are playing the Marlins -in Miami- so I'll catch them on TV, if at all.

[sharon_loves_fats]

Star Trek at the Drive -In Sunday


Plus, there's that new Star Trek film.

I saw Star Trek on Monday; it's good. And I'm not a trekkie by any stretch of the imagination. I've never even seen a single episode!

[groovy1967]

I'm sorry to hear about your Grandmom. Prayers to you and your family.

Thanks, I appreciate it.

She's 90, and she's lived a great life and has been a great grandmother. (In fact, after my brother had a son a couple of months ago, she officially became a great grandmother!) Not long after she lost her husband almost 30 years ago, she decided to get the most out of life, so she did a lot of traveling and saw the world. She's the reason I'm an adventurous eater, and she loved hearing about and seeing the pictures of all the crazy food I would eat in New Orleans, as Nola was one of her favorite places she visited. I would always have to call her after eating a softshell crab po' boy because she lived for hearing about that. In fact, softshell crabs were the subject of our last phone conversation before things took a toll for the worse, as we talked while I was strolling down Decatur, headed to the French Market, in my annual fruitless search to find a very specific green eelskin keychain changepurse that hasn't been made since the mid '80s! Every year she'd ask me to look for it at the French Market, and every year I'd come home with something similar but not what she wanted. It became a running joke between us.

At this point, I just hope she is able to go quickly and peacefully.

[pokerchick66]

Thanks, I appreciate it.

She's 90, and she's lived a great life and has been a great grandmother. (In fact, after my brother had a son a couple of months ago, she officially became a great grandmother!) Not long after she lost her husband almost 30 years ago, she decided to get the most out of life, so she did a lot of traveling and saw the world. She's the reason I'm an adventurous eater, and she loved hearing about and seeing the pictures of all the crazy food I would eat in New Orleans, as Nola was one of her favorite places she visited. I would always have to call her after eating a softshell crab po' boy because she lived for hearing about that. In fact, softshell crabs were the subject of our last phone conversation before things took a toll for the worse, as we talked while I was strolling down Decatur, headed to the French Market, in my annual fruitless search to find a very specific green eelskin keychain changepurse that hasn't been made since the mid '80s! Every year she'd ask me to look for it at the French Market, and every year I'd come home with something similar but not what she wanted. It became a running joke between us.

At this point, I just hope she is able to go quickly and peacefully.

Awww, she sounds like a wonderful woman. I will say a prayer for her.

[Phatpapa]

I'll be backpacking a short ways on the Appalachian Trail (Virginia), setting up camp with the wild ponies. can not WAIT to hang with my friends around the campfire.

Sounds like a fine time, linza. I've done that trail from Va border to Va border. Very nice

Unfortunately, I have to work Sat but have off Sun and Mon. Sunday going to a bbq and Monday seeing Leftover Salmon at the Denver Botanical Gardens.

Fesstivaallllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll

[Belle]

Thanks, I appreciate it.

She's 90, and she's lived a great life and has been a great grandmother. (In fact, after my brother had a son a couple of months ago, she officially became a great grandmother!) Not long after she lost her husband almost 30 years ago, she decided to get the most out of life, so she did a lot of traveling and saw the world. She's the reason I'm an adventurous eater, and she loved hearing about and seeing the pictures of all the crazy food I would eat in New Orleans, as Nola was one of her favorite places she visited. I would always have to call her after eating a softshell crab po' boy because she lived for hearing about that. In fact, softshell crabs were the subject of our last phone conversation before things took a toll for the worse, as we talked while I was strolling down Decatur, headed to the French Market, in my annual fruitless search to find a very specific green eelskin keychain changepurse that hasn't been made since the mid '80s! Every year she'd ask me to look for it at the French Market, and every year I'd come home with something similar but not what she wanted. It became a running joke between us.

At this point, I just hope she is able to go quickly and peacefully.

If only we all can have a relationship like this with our grandparents and later as one as well.

While I learned and gained much from my folks who passed many years ago it was my grandfather who taught me to fish, to eat well too, to love the game of baseball, enjoy sleeping under the stars and learning the art of forgiveness. The memories and lessons are endless with Poppie.

My heart goes out to you but am so glad that you have such a wonderful closeness to her and while the memories are bitter sweet now they will continue to fill you with love and warmth for a lifetime.

Peace to you and you loved Grandmother.

[snookums]

Greek Fest here too, but we're suposed to get that rain that has been pounding Florida. We've got Bayou Boogaloo this weekend too. Memorial day = work. ugggggh, that nasty little payback for Mardi Gras....

I know what you mean! Those nasty trade-offs! I take the Christmas & Labour Day holidays in trade for JF & MG.

We have been getting some much needed rain! We have a little beach fest that is planned for this weekend ~ but it looks like it might be a bit soggy...

If anyone's interested!
http://www.ci.treasure-island.fl.us/bandsonthesand.htm

[Mexi]

Thanks, I appreciate it.

She's 90, and she's lived a great life and has been a great grandmother. (In fact, after my brother had a son a couple of months ago, she officially became a great grandmother!) Not long after she lost her husband almost 30 years ago, she decided to get the most out of life, so she did a lot of traveling and saw the world. She's the reason I'm an adventurous eater, and she loved hearing about and seeing the pictures of all the crazy food I would eat in New Orleans, as Nola was one of her favorite places she visited. I would always have to call her after eating a softshell crab po' boy because she lived for hearing about that. In fact, softshell crabs were the subject of our last phone conversation before things took a toll for the worse, as we talked while I was strolling down Decatur, headed to the French Market, in my annual fruitless search to find a very specific green eelskin keychain changepurse that hasn't been made since the mid '80s! Every year she'd ask me to look for it at the French Market, and every year I'd come home with something similar but not what she wanted. It became a running joke between us.

At this point, I just hope she is able to go quickly and peacefully.

((((((HUGS)))))

Sounds like you've been an amazing Grandson to her and have brought tons of joy to her life.

[eZe]

Thanks, I appreciate it.

She's 90, and she's lived a great life and has been a great grandmother. (In fact, after my brother had a son a couple of months ago, she officially became a great grandmother!) Not long after she lost her husband almost 30 years ago, she decided to get the most out of life, so she did a lot of traveling and saw the world. She's the reason I'm an adventurous eater, and she loved hearing about and seeing the pictures of all the crazy food I would eat in New Orleans, as Nola was one of her favorite places she visited. I would always have to call her after eating a softshell crab po' boy because she lived for hearing about that. In fact, softshell crabs were the subject of our last phone conversation before things took a toll for the worse, as we talked while I was strolling down Decatur, headed to the French Market, in my annual fruitless search to find a very specific green eelskin keychain changepurse that hasn't been made since the mid '80s! Every year she'd ask me to look for it at the French Market, and every year I'd come home with something similar but not what she wanted. It became a running joke between us.

At this point, I just hope she is able to go quickly and peacefully.

I absolutely loved that you shared this with us. I understand the sadness of course but to have that kind of relationship is truly a gift for you both.

[Mexi]

We're going to a wedding in Cali

Where's the wedding? Anywhere near Santa Barbara? :D

[i wanna be in NOLA]

No matter how much time I take, no matter how many lists I make...I will forget something. I'm not a big camper, so i'm not even sure what i'll need.

In the case of forgetting something vital (whatever that means), is there a market/ food store nearby? It's my first CFF. Thanks in advance!

I'm collecting camping tips over here. (http://www.nojazzfest.com/chat/showpost.php?p=263892&postcount=35) I'm happy to share.

[i wanna be in NOLA]

I was originally supposed to go to a wedding in Buffalo, but the situation with my Grandmom changed those plans.

Friday – Going to see a play or going to see Allen Toussaint at the Village Vanguard if I don’t catch the late show tonight or tomorrow, cleaning the apartment later
Saturday – Going to Philly to see my family and my Grandmom, who’s nearing the end of the line
Sunday – Coming back in the AM, working all day in the garden, getting ready to belatedly start planting; possibly going to see a musician friend’s birthday gig where he’ll play 32 songs from 1977 with a rotating cast who must all play an instrument that they are unfamiliar with at some point during the show
Monday – If I feel up to it, firing up the smoker for a small party for friends in the neighborhood

You know, groovy? I think you're going to have a great Memorial Day weekend. You'll cherish your time with your Grandmom and so will she. Puttering in the garden and digging in the dirt sounds like the perfect activity for soothing some angst. And then being with friends to share in a celebration of music and laughter is a fantastic next step.

[groovy1967]

I understand the sadness of course but to have that kind of relationship is truly a gift for you both.

You are absolutely right.

I consider myself to be a very lucky guy.

It's the main reason why I don't feel overwhelmingly sad about this situation. I'm sad for her, of course, and I want this to be as easy as possible on her, but I've gotten so much out of our time together that I just feel eternally grateful to have had someone like her in my life.

[festbabe]

You are absolutely right.

I consider myself to be a very lucky guy.

It's the main reason why I don't feel overwhelmingly sad about this situation. I'm sad for her, of course, and I want this to be as easy as possible on her, but I've gotten so much out of our time together that I just feel eternally grateful to have had someone like her in my life.

Peace and hugs to you. She's sounds like a wonderful woman - what a blessing to have a special relationship with her.

[freebo]

i wanna be in NOLA wrote:

Puttering in the garden and digging in the dirt sounds like the perfect activity for soothing some angst. And then being with friends to share in a celebration of music and laughter is a fantastic next step.

To which I say: I like the way you think!

Best of luck to you and your family, groovy1967... Change is rarely easy, but it's also unavoidable. Do your best to do the right thing. Sounds like you're on top of that already.

Peace.

[festbabe]

Memorial day weekend plans:

Saturday - clean house (as usual), take care of the 'honey, don't worry about it, I'll just do it myself' tasks. Mike & I will probably get slurged on the patio Sat pm and chill out.
Sunday - family party at mom's house. I think we'll make Sazuracs for everyone!
Monday - begin the back yard renovation/upgrade. Trying to create a New Orleans courtyard feel and see if we can make the 2010 Neighborhood Garden Tour selection.

[Mexi]

Monday - begin the back yard renovation/upgrade. Trying to create a New Orleans courtyard feel and see if we can make the 2010 Neighborhood Garden Tour selection.

Oooh, sounds fun! I would love to see pics of the process.

oh btw..I'm ready for my lagniappe, whenever you get a chance! :)
Thanks Heathory!

[groovy1967]

Thank you everyone for the kind words. Clearly, this is a great group of bighearted people, and it appears as though I can no longer avoid meeting you guys at Jazz Fest or maybe even CFF, if I make it (fingers crossed).

In any case, I don't want my story to turn this into a somber threadjack, so let's get back to business of having fun this weekend. :)

[rosetree]

R*in all weekend means I have to fix the toilet! :(
I can't put it off another week....

Saturday I have a group of students in from Thibodaux ....here's the letter that I couldn't refuse:

"My name is Alex Plaisance a senior art student from Thibodaux Louisiana. Art has been a major part of my life ever since I was young. I feel I have excelled in art while in high school mainly because I have had such a loving and caring art teacher. Her name is Stephanie Donaldson, she is an art graduate from LSU and one of the best artists I know. She has touched so many lives as an art teacher in her 6 or so years of teaching that I feel it is time to give back.. I am the Art club Vice President here at Thibodaux High school, and this year the senior art board has decided to give Mrs. Donaldson a gift. She has always told us that she has done almost every art project there is except one, blow glass. She has always wanted to ever since I started taking her classes.

I know this is not a usual request, but I feel that this is our chance to make her dreams come true. Would it be possible to set up an appointment where we, the senior art board, could take her to your studio and let her take a lesson in glass blowing? I assure you money is not an issue. We will find a way to pay for her lesson, as well as any materials or anything else she may need. Please help me in making Mrs. Donaldson’s dream come true, it is the least I can do as a student, she has touched my life and changed me for the better. She deserves this from the art club. "

How could I say no???? Especially since both Mrs RT and I were teachers...

[linza22]

Thank you everyone for the kind words. Clearly, this is a great group of bighearted people, and it appears as though I can no longer avoid meeting you guys at Jazz Fest or maybe even CFF, if I make it (fingers crossed).

In any case, I don't want my story to turn this into a somber threadjack, so let's get back to business of having fun this weekend. :)

you have certainly NOT made this a somber thread. We, of all people, understand that time stops for no-one. The difficult times make the easy ones so delightful. hugs.

[Belle]

R*in all weekend means I have to fix the toilet! :(
I can't put it off another week....

Saturday I have a group of students in from Thibodaux ....here's the letter that I couldn't refuse:

"My name is Alex Plaisance a senior art student from Thibodaux Louisiana. Art has been a major part of my life ever since I was young. I feel I have excelled in art while in high school mainly because I have had such a loving and caring art teacher. Her name is Stephanie Donaldson, she is an art graduate from LSU and one of the best artists I know. She has touched so many lives as an art teacher in her 6 or so years of teaching that I feel it is time to give back.. I am the Art club Vice President here at Thibodaux High school, and this year the senior art board has decided to give Mrs. Donaldson a gift. She has always told us that she has done almost every art project there is except one, blow glass. She has always wanted to ever since I started taking her classes.

I know this is not a usual request, but I feel that this is our chance to make her dreams come true. Would it be possible to set up an appointment where we, the senior art board, could take her to your studio and let her take a lesson in glass blowing? I assure you money is not an issue. We will find a way to pay for her lesson, as well as any materials or anything else she may need. Please help me in making Mrs. Donaldson’s dream come true, it is the least I can do as a student, she has touched my life and changed me for the better. She deserves this from the art club. "

How could I say no???? Especially with both Mrs RT and I were teachers...

Very nice Mark...how did they find you and decide you were it!! What ya think you are gonna do...like a one day glass class and then show them what can be done with art and making a living? Really nice

[Belle]

you have certainly NOT made this a somber thread. We, of all people, understand that time stops for no-one. The difficult times make the easy ones so delightful. hugs.


And it was filled with love and goodness too! You are right Linza..."the difficult times make the easy ones so delightful"

[i wanna be in NOLA]

Saturday I have a group of students in from Thibodaux ....here's the letter that I couldn't refuse:

...

How could I say no???? Especially with both Mrs RT and I were teachers...

I seem to have something in my eyes.

[festbabe]

Oooh, sounds fun! I would love to see pics of the process.

oh btw..I'm ready for my lagniappe, whenever you get a chance! :)
Thanks Heathory!

I put it in the mail Monday - you should get today or tomorrow (I'm hoping!). Or maybe I mailed it yesterday. Well, in any case, it's left my house :)

[festbabe]

R*in all weekend means I have to fix the toilet! :(
I can't put it off another week....

Saturday I have a group of students in from Thibodaux ....here's the letter that I couldn't refuse:

...Please help me in making Mrs. Donaldson’s dream come true, it is the least I can do as a student, she has touched my life and changed me for the better. She deserves this from the art club. "

How could I say no???? Especially with both Mrs RT and I were teachers...

I seem to have something in my eyes.

Me too. Wow, what a nice letter. See, kids today ain't that bad.

[pokerchick66]

R*in all weekend means I have to fix the toilet! :(
I can't put it off another week....

Saturday I have a group of students in from Thibodaux ....here's the letter that I couldn't refuse:

"My name is Alex Plaisance a senior art student from Thibodaux Louisiana. Art has been a major part of my life ever since I was young. I feel I have excelled in art while in high school mainly because I have had such a loving and caring art teacher. Her name is Stephanie Donaldson, she is an art graduate from LSU and one of the best artists I know. She has touched so many lives as an art teacher in her 6 or so years of teaching that I feel it is time to give back.. I am the Art club Vice President here at Thibodaux High school, and this year the senior art board has decided to give Mrs. Donaldson a gift. She has always told us that she has done almost every art project there is except one, blow glass. She has always wanted to ever since I started taking her classes.

I know this is not a usual request, but I feel that this is our chance to make her dreams come true. Would it be possible to set up an appointment where we, the senior art board, could take her to your studio and let her take a lesson in glass blowing? I assure you money is not an issue. We will find a way to pay for her lesson, as well as any materials or anything else she may need. Please help me in making Mrs. Donaldson’s dream come true, it is the least I can do as a student, she has touched my life and changed me for the better. She deserves this from the art club. "

How could I say no???? Especially with both Mrs RT and I were teachers...

You can't say no. :)

[Mexi]

R*in all weekend means I have to fix the toilet! :(
I can't put it off another week....

Saturday I have a group of students in from Thibodaux ....here's the letter that I couldn't refuse:

"My name is Alex Plaisance a senior art student from Thibodaux Louisiana. Art has been a major part of my life ever since I was young. I feel I have excelled in art while in high school mainly because I have had such a loving and caring art teacher. Her name is Stephanie Donaldson, she is an art graduate from LSU and one of the best artists I know. She has touched so many lives as an art teacher in her 6 or so years of teaching that I feel it is time to give back.. I am the Art club Vice President here at Thibodaux High school, and this year the senior art board has decided to give Mrs. Donaldson a gift. She has always told us that she has done almost every art project there is except one, blow glass. She has always wanted to ever since I started taking her classes.

I know this is not a usual request, but I feel that this is our chance to make her dreams come true. Would it be possible to set up an appointment where we, the senior art board, could take her to your studio and let her take a lesson in glass blowing? I assure you money is not an issue. We will find a way to pay for her lesson, as well as any materials or anything else she may need. Please help me in making Mrs. Donaldson’s dream come true, it is the least I can do as a student, she has touched my life and changed me for the better. She deserves this from the art club. "

How could I say no???? Especially with both Mrs RT and I were teachers...

That's our Rosie! Making Ball-Blowing dreams come true :D.

So will we get a slideshow of you fixing the toilet?
Not too much plumber's crack , ok?

[The Krewe of Chew]

Weekend plans:

Friday: Cindy's going to see Star Trek with her oldest friend, Dave's got his last week of bowling. (Currently his team is in 1st place for the league)

Saturday: Dave's bowling banquet

Sunday: Blues & Wine Festival in Peapack-Gladstone, NJ. All the samples you can drink in a beautful park and a good local blues band. Who wants to join us?

Monday--Cindy's gotta w*rk, but we will cookout in our backyard afterwards.

A mellow weekend, before the next 3 jampacked weekends of music (Crawfishfest, Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival, Big Apple Barbecue Festival)

[Belle]

YYR Mexi we dont want no porn but Mark doesnt have the typical plumbers butt that I see day to day. Just sayin...

[pokerchick66]

That's our Rosie! Making Ball-Blowing dreams come true :D.

So will we get a slideshow of you fixing the toilet?
Not too much plumber's crack , ok?

lolllll

[Mexi]

YYR Mexi we dont want no porn but Mark doesnt have the typical plumbers butt that I see day to day. Just sayin...

YYR :)
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/JessieLink/Cool%20Pictures/plumberscrack.jpg

[Mexi]

lolllll

:D

[rosetree]

PC and Mexi: It did not take you long to take the wheel and have us careening out of control!!!
Y'all make me laugh!;)

[Delta]

Especially with both Mrs RT and I were teachers...

Not English teachers, I take it?

[ABITAGIRL1]

Wow everyone has such fun plans. I am Living vicariously through all of you...I am working Sat Sun Mon....booooooo. It's a hard knock life for us Visiting Nurses. I was supposed to be off but I had to trade with another nurse to get off for CFF. I will really be VERY ready to party by next weekend! Hope you all have plenty of sunshine and good times.

[Phatpapa]

Thanks, I appreciate it.

She's 90, and she's lived a great life and has been a great grandmother. (In fact, after my brother had a son a couple of months ago, she officially became a great grandmother!) Not long after she lost her husband almost 30 years ago, she decided to get the most out of life, so she did a lot of traveling and saw the world. She's the reason I'm an adventurous eater, and she loved hearing about and seeing the pictures of all the crazy food I would eat in New Orleans, as Nola was one of her favorite places she visited. I would always have to call her after eating a softshell crab po' boy because she lived for hearing about that. In fact, softshell crabs were the subject of our last phone conversation before things took a toll for the worse, as we talked while I was strolling down Decatur, headed to the French Market, in my annual fruitless search to find a very specific green eelskin keychain changepurse that hasn't been made since the mid '80s! Every year she'd ask me to look for it at the French Market, and every year I'd come home with something similar but not what she wanted. It became a running joke between us.

At this point, I just hope she is able to go quickly and peacefully.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Groovy

[ibjamn]

Saturday I have a group of students in from Thibodaux ....here's the letter that I couldn't refuse:

How could I say no???? Especially with both Mrs RT and I were teachers...

That is just the coolist letter (and the coolist of you to do for them)!! :)

[Mexi]

PC and Mexi: It did not take you long to take the wheel and have us careening out of control!!!
Y'all make me laugh!;)

C'mon..you know how we drive!

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg44/Nancyba_photos/thelma.jpg

[CEfromLA]

It pains me to say this, but the only thing I have planned for this weekend is shampooing carpets. woo-hoo!. It's just gotta get done.

Once that hideous task is done, then we'll likely fire up the Q, mix up some margaritas and relax a little.

I seriously need a little excitement in my life!

[pokerchick66]

Not English teachers, I take it?

ROFLMAOOOOO!!!!

[rosetree]

Not English teachers, I take it?

that was supposed to be since...:p
(hard crowd here)

[rosetree]

ROFLMAOOOOO!!!!

shaddup!;)

[rosetree]

C'mon..you know how we drive!

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg44/Nancyba_photos/thelma.jpg

can I be Brad Pitt? ;)

[Jacquesimomo]

heading to Texas Hill Country outside Austin for the regional Burn---

www.burningflipside.com

can't wait!

[tangledupinblue]

Just made it up to New York. Our plans are a friends wedding on Saturday in the Bronx (right new Yankee Stadium) and then the Air Show at Jones Beach on Sunday. The show over the beach is awesome. Cold beer and lots of remembering the American forces who allow us our freedom.

Monday thru Wednesday is, get my mind and body ready for Crawfish Fest!!! WOO HOO.

Have fun everyone!!!

[radi8tors]

Surprisingly, I do not have any music plans. A friend's birthday shindig, some family stuff. Other than that, I'll probably hit the Greek Festival 2 or 3 times. Mmmm... homemade Greek food...

Here's what I'm planning:

Weds.(I'm starting early) Dickey Betts and Great Southern; The Birchmere
Thurs. Toad the Wet Sprocket, Eddie from Ohio; National Harbor
Fri. The Lee Boys; 8X10 (They opened for Dumpstafunk at Tips at JF)
Sat. "Bocephus"; Calvert Marine Museum (Are you ready for some football?!)
Sun. Dirty Dozen Brass Band; State Theater
Mon. Being dragged kicking and screaming (not the name of the band) to the Bangles; State Theater
Tues. Dirty Dozen: 8X10
Weds. Eric Lindell; 8X10
Thurs. Little Feat; National Harbor, then,Grace Potter, PGF; 8X10

[radi8tors]

Thank you everyone for the kind words. Clearly, this is a great group of bighearted people, and it appears as though I can no longer avoid meeting you guys at Jazz Fest or maybe even CFF, if I make it (fingers crossed).

In any case, I don't want my story to turn this into a somber threadjack, so let's get back to business of having fun this weekend. :)

Groovy1967, you are both a scholar and a gentleman. Looking forward to meeting you. I am not the most religious guy, but I will light a prayer candle for your grandmother. Peace, Tony

[festivalgirl]

Shooting people and driving off a cliff just ain't my idea of a good weekend .... but does sound like an average weekend here in So Cal.

Bengali Festival, Crawfish Boil & avoiding the LA Marathon for us.

[funkkjunkie]

I'm heading south to NOLA on Friday! Wahoooooooooooooooooo! Staying at the jamns-maybe a little boogaloo, maybe a little greek. But highly likely that i'll be at stanton moore trio at dba at midnight sat night. Probably heading back late sunday so I can bbq with my girl, her hubby and the grandgirls on Monday. Or not. :D

[funkkjunkie]

((( Groovy))))

[Belle]

Here's what I'm planning:

Weds.(I'm starting early) Dickey Betts and Great Southern; The Birchmere
Thurs. Toad the Wet Sprocket, Eddie from Ohio; National Harbor
Fri. The Lee Boys; 8X10 (They opened for Dumpstafunk at Tips at JF)
Sat. "Bocephus"; Calvert Marine Museum (Are you ready for some football?!)
Sun. Dirty Dozen Brass Band; State Theater
Mon. Being dragged kicking and screaming (not the name of the band) to the Bangles; State Theater
Tues. Dirty Dozen: 8X10
Weds. Eric Lindell; 8X10
Thurs. Little Feat; National Harbor, then,Grace Potter, PGF; 8X10

8x10 rocks!! Knew I loved ya from hello..sorry:o We are heading out to see Tab and then get ready for CFF!!

[NOLA]

Monday thru Wednesday is, get my mind and body ready for Crawfish Fest!!! WOO HOO.

Have fun everyone!!!

Ummm, I believe Monday thru Wednesday is for making JELLO SHOTS......

Enjoy NY Katy!

[MzJoey]

...it's Memorial Day Weekend!? Well i guess i don't have any plans then...
uh...hang out with my dog?

[Belle]

I'm heading south to NOLA on Friday! Wahoooooooooooooooooo! Staying at the jamns-maybe a little boogaloo, maybe a little greek. But highly likely that i'll be at stanton moore trio at dba at midnight sat night. Probably heading back late sunday so I can bbq with my girl, her hubby and the grandgirls on Monday. Or not. :D

Good for you!! Enjoy and eat some of Jenn's chocolate for me;)
Sounds like you are making it all happen

[Carolina Beadhead]

what beach?

Holden. Got a house on the ocean. Ahhhhhhhhh.....

[sharon_loves_fats]

{{{groovy}}} your grandmother sounds like an amazing lady. Hope to meet you at CFF.

[MaloGator]

I'm collecting camping tips over here. (http://www.nojazzfest.com/chat/showpost.php?p=263892&postcount=35) I'm happy to share.

Thanks wanna be. I'm not too nervous, as it's a fairly controlled enviroment, but I don't want to have go to the Wal-mart (ever) thats 5 miles away. Especially since I'd have to walk.

[sharon_loves_fats]

R*in all weekend means I have to fix the toilet! :(
I can't put it off another week....

Saturday I have a group of students in from Thibodaux ....here's the letter that I couldn't refuse:




How could I say no???? Especially since both Mrs RT and I were teachers...

Wow, what a wonderful letter. That's great you're making the kids' and Mrs. Donaldson's dream a reality!

[festivalgirl]

Thanks wanna be. I'm not too nervous, as it's a fairly controlled enviroment, but I don't want to have go to the Wal-mart (ever) thats 5 miles away. Especially since I'd have to walk.

The Steeleye's will be there in full force ...... bring some matchbooks - I'm sure Murray will take care of you!! ;) :p

Here's his flag:

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t38/slangius/nola%2008/IMGP1140-1.jpg

[sharon_loves_fats]

So will we get a slideshow of you fixing the toilet?
Not too much plumber's crack , ok?

ROTFLMAO!!!

[sharon_loves_fats]

Here's what I'm planning:

Weds.(I'm starting early) Dickey Betts and Great Southern; The Birchmere
Thurs. Toad the Wet Sprocket, Eddie from Ohio; National Harbor
Fri. The Lee Boys; 8X10 (They opened for Dumpstafunk at Tips at JF)
Sat. "Bocephus"; Calvert Marine Museum (Are you ready for some football?!)
Sun. Dirty Dozen Brass Band; State Theater
Mon. Being dragged kicking and screaming (not the name of the band) to the Bangles; State Theater
Tues. Dirty Dozen: 8X10
Weds. Eric Lindell; 8X10
Thurs. Little Feat; National Harbor, then,Grace Potter, PGF; 8X10

WOW, what a great week! Have fun!!!

[sharon_loves_fats]

I'm heading south to NOLA on Friday! Wahoooooooooooooooooo! Staying at the jamns-maybe a little boogaloo, maybe a little greek. But highly likely that i'll be at stanton moore trio at dba at midnight sat night. Probably heading back late sunday so I can bbq with my girl, her hubby and the grandgirls on Monday. Or not. :D

Yay! Have a great time, FJ!!

[Orleansnj]

You are absolutely right.

I consider myself to be a very lucky guy.

It's the main reason why I don't feel overwhelmingly sad about this situation. I'm sad for her, of course, and I want this to be as easy as possible on her, but I've gotten so much out of our time together that I just feel eternally grateful to have had someone like her in my life.

You are so lucky and it's even greater that you know it. Your grandmother sounds like a fascinating woman....and clearly she has shared her enthusiasm for life with you !

My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

[sharon_loves_fats]

Thanks wanna be. I'm not too nervous, as it's a fairly controlled enviroment, but I don't want to have go to the Wal-mart (ever) thats 5 miles away. Especially since I'd have to walk.

The only thing you don't want to forget is your ticket. Everything else can be borrowed or done without :)

[Orleansnj]

I'll be heading to Maine on Friday to open the summer shack for the season, hang out with friends, and get primed for CFF next week :)

[BigDag]

Just made it up to New York. Our plans are a friends wedding on Saturday in the Bronx (right new Yankee Stadium) and then the Air Show at Jones Beach on Sunday. The show over the beach is awesome. Cold beer and lots of remembering the American forces who allow us our freedom.

Monday thru Wednesday is, get my mind and body ready for Crawfish Fest!!! WOO HOO.

Have fun everyone!!!

You have a great life.

[sophisticated sissy]

I'll be backpacking a short ways on the Appalachian Trail (Virginia), setting up camp with the wild ponies. can not WAIT to hang with my friends around the campfire.

Sounds cool, Linza! Happy hiking!

[sophisticated sissy]

I just love the food so much. I went to Greece a few years ago and wanted to move there just for the food! Plus the island hopping was not too shabby either :D

Yes, Greece is fantastic! Definitely want to go back! What islands have you seen? Spent a month there & visited Crete, Karpathos, & Rhodes. Only spent 4 nights in Athens, but it was very cool.

[sophisticated sissy]

In between, yard work, taking care of and riding my own horses (or falling off which is more often the case) and such so I can be free for CFF the following weekend.


What kind of horses do you have? I have an A.Q.H.A. mare, an Appaloosa gelding, and an American Paint Horses gelding. I thought I was the only horse person on here.

I'm going to ride this weekend, after a 6+ month lay off. Should be interesting, to say the least!

[sophisticated sissy]

At this point, I just hope she is able to go quickly and peacefully.


Blessing to you both. I was the last person on earth my grandmother spoke to before she died. After six years, I still miss her smile and patient ways, but I know she is in a better place. She is the only person I've ever known who wore a sweatsuit with an apron. :)

Your grandmother sounds like a wonderful woman!

[eZe]

What kind of horses do you have? I have an A.Q.H.A. mare, an Appaloosa gelding, and an American Paint Horses gelding. I thought I was the only horse person on here.

I'm going to ride this weekend, after a 6+ month lay off. Should be interesting, to say the least!

I have 2 1/2 retired TB racehorses 18, 14, and 12. The 1/2 is a rescue project with a friend. I also run (I use this term loosely) a small horse rescue for the county. We have a paint that was just returned due to job relocation/lack of funds. Really pretty horse but is a bit of a bully...he just wants all the attention. Has some backend issues (arthritic hocks so some fusing and just under developed in the stiffle region). Nothing that can't be fixed with some TLC, work and supplements.

Loved horses all my life...got 1st one at 30 although worked with them a bit in college. Big racing fan and have worked backside as a hotwalker sporadically, when needed by friend, and have actually raced a couple. My riding is pitiful. Love to jump but have never had the time to get very good...plus a couple good tumbles put the fear of god in me :)

Enjoy the ride. Velcro works :)

[Amy Winette]

Where's the wedding? Anywhere near Santa Barbara? :D

Nope, Nor Cal (South Bay, I think it's Cupertino?) Bride and groom are San Jose folks.

When we lived in the Bay Area, we took the Amtrak down to Santa Barbara for a wedding once, that was a lot of fun. I believe I bought MY wedding dress in Santa Barbara that trip (went shopping with my sis).

[sophisticated sissy]

Enjoy the ride. Velcro works :)



As they say, horseback riding is the art of keeping a horse between you and the ground! :)

I grew up with horses, but never thought I'd have them in my adult life until my daughter was 8 and wanted to have one. It must be genetic! I was on a horse before I could walk and have pursued many different disciplines and spent many happy hours with them.
My father had gaited horses and two racetrack thoroughbreds. I rode one of them when I was about 7 years old. Never forget it; it was like sitting on top of a Brontosaurus! My "thing" right now is doing beach rides. I've ridden on beaches in 3 countries and in Maui. Also hope to ride in all 50 states!

It seems like a lot of adults are satisfying lifelong dreams and getting horses for the first time. One of the most personally gratifying things I've done recently was to sell a Paint mare I had raised from weanling status to a 50+ year old woman who wanted to get out on trails with her friends. She had never ridden before in her life and her first lesson on my mare was without reins! It was a perfect match and they're both happy.


So cool what you are doing with the rescue work! :cool:

[denideadhead]

WOW this thread is everything that makes me happy to be a TH...(((vibes))) to Groovy...I got to bring my Grandpa home from the hospital for 40 hours before he passed It was a blessing that I knew he left this world knowing he had lived!! that I could bring him where he wanted to be before he left...Your Grandmother sounds like a Grand lady indeed!!

Oh who is your friend with the Bday gig and where? NYC? sounds like a good time!!

Kerry and Jenn THANKS for doing what you do!! and while sad you have to work You clients will be so grateful!!
Rosie ....I too have something in my eye ..nice story let is know how it goes please

Everyone who is seeing music !! Woo hoo to you!!

For the loving and hilariouse banter WELL YOU KNOW!! HOW WE DO !! :)


Me I am going where the wind blows me this weekend My plan is to have no plan...except the pre pack for CFF that is !!!
In case I have not told you lately TH;s everywhere ...
I love u guys

[Freakwinox]

Headin' to Delfest. Del McCoury, Peter Rowan, Sam Bush, Lee Boys, Railroad Earth, Dark Star Orchestra.

[groovy1967]

Oh who is your friend with the Bday gig and where? NYC? sounds like a good time!!

My friend is Jordan Shapiro, a talented multi-instrumentalist who logged several years with the Zappa tribute band, Project Object. Nowadays, he's mostly known for playing guitar with and being the primary songwriter for Astrograss, a newgrass/bluegrass band that has made a name for themselves in the city by playing shows for kids. They do shows for adults, too, but those shows feature more nudity. ;)

He's playing at the Jalopy Theatre, which is a beautiful old-time venue in Red Hook (Brooklyn). If you've never been there, you owe it to yourself to pay a visit sometime because it has a very non-New York feel. It's a vintage instrument shop with an ancient-looking stage and some moveable church pews for seats. They always have great performances that range from New Orleans jazz to bluegrass to folk to burlesque to vaudeville and all spaces in between. It's very low-key and one of my favorite places to visit for a show.

This is the second time Jordan has hosted a birthday revue. For his 30th, he had a rotating cast of 30 join him in playing 30 songs from the 30 years of his life. They started in 2007 and gradually worked their way down to 1977, playing an eclectic array of covers. It was a schoolnight, and I only made it to 1987 or so, but it was a blast.

The details of the show are here:
http://www.jalopy.biz/performance_show.php?eventid=407

The show is a benefit for the The Zander Toulouse Educational Fund. Zander was one of Jordan's students, and this wildly entertaining and intellectual child tragically died in an accident at the young age of 8. If you really want to bring a smile to your face, checkout this page and read the stories about Zander. This was one amazing kid!

http://www.teachtools.com/toulousespr08/pages/ZpolFD/forumZ/home.shtml

[kapeman]

Im having a low key Memorial Day weekend because the following Wed
I'll be at a private event with Paul Simon, Willie Nelson and Sec of State
Hillary Clinton. Hard to follow that but I have to try - the following night seeing Steve Martin play banjo at a Himalayan Art Museum in NYC.

[kapeman]

By the way, I do expect Paul and Willie to sing together. I do not expect Hillary to be singing with them- but heck, it is a private party- who knows?

to all- enjoy your weekend!!

[jtd7]

No traveling for us. Saturday we'll see the "Cezanne and Beyond" exhibit at the Philly Art Museum. Sunday I'll hear the Sun Ra Arkestra at a funky little club with great sound, Johnny Brenda's. The show marks Marshall Allen's 85th birthday.

[sharon_loves_fats]

Yes, Greece is fantastic! Definitely want to go back! What islands have you seen? Spent a month there & visited Crete, Karpathos, & Rhodes. Only spent 4 nights in Athens, but it was very cool.

Oh Sissy, I want to go back to Greece very badly! After 5 days in Athens with a side trip to Delphi, I took a cruise that stopped at Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete, Santorini and Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey. I'd love to go back, take the ferries and island hop at my own pace. I also REALLY want to visit the monasteries at Meteora - they look amazing! I can't believe you were there a month; that must have been fabulous. Did you visit Meteora? Any tips for someone afraid of heights?? :o

[eZe]

As they say, horseback riding is the art of keeping a horse between you and the ground! :)

I grew up with horses, but never thought I'd have them in my adult life until my daughter was 8 and wanted to have one. It must be genetic! I was on a horse before I could walk and have pursued many different disciplines and spent many happy hours with them.
My father had gaited horses and two racetrack thoroughbreds. I rode one of them when I was about 7 years old. Never forget it; it was like sitting on top of a Brontosaurus! My "thing" right now is doing beach rides. I've ridden on beaches in 3 countries and in Maui. Also hope to ride in all 50 states!

It seems like a lot of adults are satisfying lifelong dreams and getting horses for the first time. One of the most personally gratifying things I've done recently was to sell a Paint mare I had raised from weanling status to a 50+ year old woman who wanted to get out on trails with her friends. She had never ridden before in her life and her first lesson on my mare was without reins! It was a perfect match and they're both happy.


So cool what you are doing with the rescue work! :cool:

Love the story about your mare. Its something special when you see that connection made...and it isn't just the human. I'm always amazed by how horses react to different people. They are truly special creatures.

Beaches? How cool. I'm always jealous of the pictures of the folks shown in Cross County International riding along the shores of some far off land. Someday! My goal is to get to Ireland, visit the tracks and training operations there and then hack across the country side. Come on lottery ticket :)

[denideadhead]

My friend is Jordan Shapiro, a talented multi-instrumentalist who logged several years with the Zappa tribute band, Project Object. Nowadays, he's mostly known for playing guitar with and being the primary songwriter for Astrograss, a newgrass/bluegrass band that has made a name for themselves in the city by playing shows for kids. They do shows for adults, too, but those shows feature more nudity. ;)

He's playing at the Jalopy Theatre, which is a beautiful old-time venue in Red Hook (Brooklyn). If you've never been there, you owe it to yourself to pay a visit sometime because it has a very non-New York feel. It's a vintage instrument shop with an ancient-looking stage and some moveable church pews for seats. They always have great performances that range from New Orleans jazz to bluegrass to folk to burlesque to vaudeville and all spaces in between. It's very low-key and one of my favorite places to visit for a show.

This is the second time Jordan has hosted a birthday revue. For his 30th, he had a rotating cast of 30 join him in playing 30 songs from the 30 years of his life. They started in 2007 and gradually worked their way down to 1977, playing an eclectic array of covers. It was a schoolnight, and I only made it to 1987 or so, but it was a blast.

The details of the show are here:
http://www.jalopy.biz/performance_show.php?eventid=407

The show is a benefit for the The Zander Toulouse Educational Fund. Zander was one of Jordan's students, and this wildly entertaining and intellectual child tragically died in an accident at the young age of 8. If you really want to bring a smile to your face, checkout this page and read the stories about Zander. This was one amazing kid!

http://www.teachtools.com/toulousespr08/pages/ZpolFD/forumZ/home.shtml
Thanks THIS will be on my radar for sure...If I get motivated to stray out that far Sunday has potential....Hmmm maybe airshow with Katy at Jones Beach and then this gig...I definitely have to think on this !!! it is starting to sound like a plan.

[denideadhead]

Headin' to Delfest. Del McCoury, Peter Rowan, Sam Bush, Lee Boys, Railroad Earth, Dark Star Orchestra.
Oh Freak I so wanted to do this but two weekends of camping fests in a row??:eek: !! ENJOY !! I Know you will!!

[linza22]

I have 2 1/2 retired TB racehorses 18, 14, and 12. The 1/2 is a rescue project with a friend. I also run (I use this term loosely) a small horse rescue for the county. We have a paint that was just returned due to job relocation/lack of funds. Really pretty horse but is a bit of a bully...he just wants all the attention. Has some backend issues (arthritic hocks so some fusing and just under developed in the stiffle region). Nothing that can't be fixed with some TLC, work and supplements.

Loved horses all my life...got 1st one at 30 although worked with them a bit in college. Big racing fan and have worked backside as a hotwalker sporadically, when needed by friend, and have actually raced a couple. My riding is pitiful. Love to jump but have never had the time to get very good...plus a couple good tumbles put the fear of god in me :)

Enjoy the ride. Velcro works :)

Very cool. i love horses too. just signed on to volunteer at a horse rescue farm around here. sounds like you are living the life.

[sophisticated sissy]

Oh Sissy, I want to go back to Greece very badly! Did you visit Meteora? Any tips for someone afraid of heights?? :o

Linza, you've been to some places there that I haven't visited, either, so I definitely want to go back, too! I took ferries between the islands. The trip over to Crete from the mainland was a 12 hour trip . The boat left Piraeus at 6 P.M. and arrived the next morning, so I slept for most of it due to lack of sleep on the flight over from Kennedy the previous night.

I used busses to go from town to town while on Crete and stayed in pensions (private homes that rent rooms to tourists), so I met a lot of local people. Rode bikes a lot, too, and rented Vespas for zipping around.

In the afternoon, the fishermen's boats would come in loaded down with the day's catch and the restaurants lining the harbor bought directly from them.

I camped for a week on the beach in Karpathos because it was the only place in Greece that allowed open camping. The rest was restricted to commercial campgrounds and government parks. Up in the mountains in Karpathos, there is a village where the Greek language used by the people is 900 years old and they dress in a style from that era.

Going to the tabernas at night was a riot! They sell stacks of plates and at a certain point in the evening, everybody was smashing plates on the floor. I love bouzouki music!

As for advice about heights? I don't know ... don't look down? :D

[sophisticated sissy]

My goal is to get to Ireland, visit the tracks and training operations there and then hack across the country side.


Now, that would be sweet!:)

[sophisticated sissy]

Very cool. i love horses too. just signed on to volunteer at a horse rescue farm around here. sounds like you are living the life.


Good for you, Linza! Those rescue horses need all the lovin' they can get. You are truly a blessing to those critters! This summer, I'm going to work at a therapeutic riding center as a walker. It's a riding program for children with developmental issues. It's a blast to see the smiles on their faces when they get in the saddle.

[eZe]

Very cool. i love horses too. just signed on to volunteer at a horse rescue farm around here. sounds like you are living the life.

Hi ya Linza.....congrats on volunteering. I think its a great way for folks who love horses to "pseudo" have them without the financial burden. Of course, there will be those that come along and saying goodbye will be tough but the experience is still oh so worth it. Trust me, I'm a big softy and I have had foster kitties leave my home and I cried for days. Still worth it to see them thrive in their new homes.

If you don't already know how to ride or just need to sharpen skills, you may want to consider taking lessons somewhere. Where I live, I found an instructor that clumped us, ah "older" riders, together and we always had a blast and I met some great people.

[eZe]

Good for you, Linza! Those rescue horses need all the lovin' they can get. You are truly a blessing to those critters! This summer, I'm going to work at a therapeutic riding center as a walker. It's a riding program for children with developmental issues. It's a blast to see the smiles on their faces when they get in the saddle.

Thats cool. We have a program here that a couple of my friends volunteer at and I have been lucky enough to see some of there shows. OMG, the joy and confidence the children and young adults get is amazing...and the horses are just in a category all there own.

[sophisticated sissy]

Yes, the relationships between the kids and the horses is an inspiring thing to witness! :)

[Belle]

Very cool. i love horses too. just signed on to volunteer at a horse rescue farm around here. sounds like you are living the life.

Did they mentioned mucking?

[sophisticated sissy]

Did they mentioned mucking?

"Mucking?" That's what British ladies with stablehands and grooms call it. Around here we don't use such a high-falutin' term. We just call it shoveling shit. :)

[eZe]

"Mucking?" That's what British ladies with stablehands and grooms call it. Around here we don't use such a high-falutin' term. We just call it shoveling shit. :)

Amen sister.

[pokerchick66]

"Mucking?" That's what British ladies with stablehands and grooms call it. Around here we don't use such a high-falutin' term. We just call it shoveling shit. :)

lmao! :p




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[festivalgirl]

Oh Sissy, I want to go back to Greece very badly! After 5 days in Athens with a side trip to Delphi, I took a cruise that stopped at Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete, Santorini and Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey. I'd love to go back, take the ferries and island hop at my own pace. I also REALLY want to visit the monasteries at Meteora - they look amazing! I can't believe you were there a month; that must have been fabulous. Did you visit Meteora? Any tips for someone afraid of heights?? :o

Sharon - Steve was born about 1/2 hour from Meteora! We have tons of pictures (old school so you'll just have to come visit & see them - there's some event out here in September .... I'm just saying ;)).

I could only get to one of the Monasteries due to my bum knee. As far as the heights thing, my only suggestion is a shot of Ouzo before you go & go with someone you really trust!! It'll be worth it.

[sharon_loves_fats]

Sharon - Steve was born about 1/2 hour from Meteora! We have tons of pictures (old school so you'll just have to come visit & see them - there's some event out here in September .... I'm just saying ;)).

Such a small world, isn't it! I would love to visit you guys and see your Meteora pics. I'll just add it to the list as another reason to get back out to Cali :)

I could only get to one of the Monasteries due to my bum knee. As far as the heights thing, my only suggestion is a shot of Ouzo before you go & go with someone you really trust!! It'll be worth it.

It looks like it'd be a completely surreal experience. I would never let the heights thing stop me from going, but I sure wouldn't mind easing my nervousness. Ouzo might be the way to go! :p

[Belle]

"Mucking?" That's what British ladies with stablehands and grooms call it. Around here we don't use such a high-falutin' term. We just call it shoveling shit. :)


Exactly...

Loving horses is one thing but caring for them a whole nother matter.

[festivalgirl]

Such a small world, isn't it! I would love to visit you guys and see your Meteora pics. I'll just add it to the list as another reason to get back out to Cali :)



It looks like it'd be a completely surreal experience. I would never let the heights thing stop me from going, but I sure wouldn't mind easing my nervousness. Ouzo might be the way to go! :p

It was tough for me to do but I hadn't gone all that way to miss them. I'm not a big Ouzo person so it was Metaxa (brandy) with the morning coffee for me!! ;)

[neverleft]

Lorrie and I are going camping at Idlewild, (It's in the hills above Palm Springs). It should be pretty low key. I need it, not from working but from some on the concerts I've been to the last couple of nights.
Two nights ago I went to The Greek Theater here in Los Angeles to see the Doobie and th Allman Brothers play. A great show with those two, also Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers made a surprise visit and jammed with the Allmans, then Bruce Willis came out and played some great harmonica. I partied hard that night, then last night I partied harder with a concert by Janes Addition and Nine Inch Niles. One hell of a show that was too. Those two concerts in a row makes me really want to just relax. Hopefully I can watch the Indy 500 and pound down some more beer.

[festivalgirl]

Lorrie and I are going camping at Idlewild, (It's in the hills above Palm Springs). It should be pretty low key. I need it, not from working but from some on the concerts I've been to the last couple of nights.
Two nights ago I went to The Greek Theater here in Los Angeles to see the Doobie and th Allman Brothers play. A great show with those two, also Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers made a surprise visit and jammed with the Allmans, then Bruce Willis came out and played some great harmonica. I partied hard that night, then last night I partied harder with a concert by Janes Addition and Nine Inch Niles. One hell of a show that was too. Those two concerts in a row makes me really want to just relax. Hopefully I can watch the Indy 500 and pound down some more beer.

How cool!!! Love Tom Petty!!!

Give us a call when you get back ... the Farmers Market Summer Music is starting next week with some pretty good bands. Thurs & Fri 7 -9. Our friends are playing 1st Friday (May 29). http://farmersmarketla.com/newsandevents/index.asp

Are you going to Clapton/Winwood in June?

[Belle]

Lorrie and I are going camping at Idlewild, (It's in the hills above Palm Springs). It should be pretty low key. I need it, not from working but from some on the concerts I've been to the last couple of nights.
Two nights ago I went to The Greek Theater here in Los Angeles to see the Doobie and th Allman Brothers play. A great show with those two, also Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers made a surprise visit and jammed with the Allmans, then Bruce Willis came out and played some great harmonica. I partied hard that night, then last night I partied harder with a concert by Janes Addition and Nine Inch Niles. One hell of a show that was too. Those two concerts in a row makes me really want to just relax. Hopefully I can watch the Indy 500 and pound down some more beer.

I would need a rest from that too. Wow glad you were there.

[sharon_loves_fats]

also Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers made a surprise visit and jammed with the Allmans

Sweet!

[i wanna be in NOLA]

I'd love to see TP as well.

hmmmmm, BNA anyone?

[festivalgirl]

I'd love to see TP as well.

hmmmmm, BNA anyone?

That was my choice for 2009 ...... guess I was wrong.

[Belle]

That was my choice for 2009 ...... guess I was wrong.

Next year??? Fingers and toes crossed.

[festivalgirl]

Next year??? Fingers and toes crossed.

:D:D

[sharon_loves_fats]

Next year??? Fingers and toes crossed.

I'll second that

[linza22]

Hi ya Linza.....congrats on volunteering. I think its a great way for folks who love horses to "pseudo" have them without the financial burden. Of course, there will be those that come along and saying goodbye will be tough but the experience is still oh so worth it. Trust me, I'm a big softy and I have had foster kitties leave my home and I cried for days. Still worth it to see them thrive in their new homes.

If you don't already know how to ride or just need to sharpen skills, you may want to consider taking lessons somewhere. Where I live, I found an instructor that clumped us, ah "older" riders, together and we always had a blast and I met some great people.

oh i ride...i took lessons about 4 years ago. loved it. yes, these horsies are used for therapudic riding too. that's what i love about them.

[rosetree]

Next year??? Fingers and toes crossed.

eyes too!;) :D

[linza22]

"Mucking?" That's what British ladies with stablehands and grooms call it. Around here we don't use such a high-falutin' term. We just call it shoveling shit. :)

i love to muck. it's a great workout!

[linza22]

That was my choice for 2009 ...... guess I was wrong.
i saw him last summer/fall. great show...love Tom.

[CEfromLA]

Ouzo might be the way to go! :p

Did someone mention Ouzo?

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[funkkjunkie]

Steve Martin played banjo on American Idol last night. It was kind of weird to me. I really expected the singers to sing a funny song but it was not to be. It was a song he wrote, i think. Oh, and Kris Allen, from my hometown, is the new American Idol. :D

[pokerchick66]

Steve Martin played banjo on American Idol last night. It was kind of weird to me. I really expected the singers to sing a funny song but it was not to be. It was a song he wrote, i think.

I LOVED that song! And yes, he wrote it. :)



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[festivalgirl]

Kind of disappointing he did Idol (he's really too good for that) ... sales must not be going well on Amazon.

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[Dr. A.]

i will be in jacksonville this weekend and by chance the jax jazz festival will be going on. dr john friday night, marcus roberts trio and steve turre saturday. bill frisell and preservation sunday among others. lots of pop jazz, a la patti austin too, but i will be avoiding that. it is free, they do a good job with transportation and crowds and there will be enough there to keep this jazzbo happy, if not ecstatic, as they shy away from the avant garde at all costs imho.


and shortly thereafter is bonnaroo, which i have never been to but may try this year. impressions of other JF fans who have attended? lots of NOLA acts, along with some cat named sprongstein or something like that. the phish boys are playing too, but my interest in that is less than zero.

[sophisticated sissy]

Exactly...

Loving horses is one thing but caring for them a whole nother matter.

Same could be said about men, cars and children! :)

[sophisticated sissy]

It was tough for me to do but I hadn't gone all that way to miss them. I'm not a big Ouzo person so it was Metaxa (brandy) with the morning coffee for me!! ;)

I love retsina!

[festivalgirl]

I love retsina!

We had some excellent home made Retsina. Some one's Grandma did god!!

[Zydekitten]

We had some excellent home made Retsina. Some one's Grandma did god!!
Unfortunately, most retsinas and ouzos just don't pluck my chicken - but maybe I'm not getting the good stuff . . . :confused:

[festivalgirl]

Unfortunately, most retsinas and ouzos just don't pluck my chicken - but maybe I'm not getting the good stuff . . . :confused:

I agree - don't do Ouzo (not a licorice fan). After tasting home made Retsina in Greece, I understand what it is supposed to taste like (nothing much to do with the scata we get here). It was smooth and flavorful - not two words usually I use in the same sentence as Retsina!

[swag]

Retsina? Isn't that the specks in Certs?

[festivalgirl]

Retsina? Isn't that the specks in Certs?

close but no cigar ... retsyn ... hmmm, maybe retsina isn't so bad ....

Retsyn is a trademarked name for a combination of copper gluconate and partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil, held by Cadbury Adams (a division of Cadbury Schweppes). It is an ingredient in Certs, Certs Cool Mint Drops, and Certs Power Mints.

According to a Pfizer FAQ Page, Retsyn, in addition to the flavor, is responsible for the efficacy of Certs against breath odors. The hydrogenated vegetable oil and the copper gluconate absorb odors in the mouth. The copper gluconate is also responsible for Retsyn's green color.

[pokerchick66]

Retsina? Isn't that the specks in Certs?

Did you know that Retsyn is actually vegetable oil? Well, to be more specific it's partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil, copper gluconate and flavoring. Not some miracle breath saver like they advertised. I did a paper in high school about all the secrets and tricks of advertising. Funny, the things you remember.

[Zydekitten]

I agree - don't do Ouzo (not a licorice fan). After tasting home made Retsina in Greece, I understand what it is supposed to taste like (nothing much to do with the scata we get here). It was smooth and flavorful - not two words usually I use in the same sentence as Retsina!
Well, perhaps I can have some of the smooth and flavorful kind at the Greek Festival this Sunday . . . :D

[festivalgirl]

Well, perhaps I can have some of the smooth and flavorful kind at the Greek Festival this Sunday . . . :D

Yassou!! Only if someone's yia-yia made it ;)

Our Festival makes yummy Mojitos with Metaxa. Way too easy to slurp down!!! Not until Sept 11 -13.

[sharon_loves_fats]

I love retsina!

Me too, Sissy. That's good stuff!

[MaloGator]

Did you know that Retsyn is actually vegetable oil? Well, to be more specific it's partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil, copper gluconate and flavoring. Not some miracle breath saver like they advertised. I did a paper in high school about all the secrets and tricks of advertising. Funny, the things you remember.

All this time I thought it was some magical secret ingredient that would make all your dreams come true...thanks a lot, PC.:cool:

[pokerchick66]

All this time I thought it was some magical secret ingredient that would make all your dreams come true...thanks a lot, PC.:cool:

lol, that's what they want you to think! Certs . . . . with Retsyn!







I have been quit for 4 Days, 8 hours, 31 minutes and 55 seconds (4 days). I have saved $7.83 by not smoking 52 cigarettes. I have saved 4 hours and 20 minutes of my life. My Quit Date: 5/18/2009 12:00 AM

[linza22]

lol, that's what they want you to think! Certs . . . . with Retsyn!







I have been quit for 4 Days, 8 hours, 31 minutes and 55 seconds (4 days). I have saved $7.83 by not smoking 52 cigarettes. I have saved 4 hours and 20 minutes of my life. My Quit Date: 5/18/2009 12:00 AM

Yea for not smoking!

[festbabe]

Did you know that Retsyn is actually vegetable oil? Well, to be more specific it's partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil, copper gluconate and flavoring. Not some miracle breath saver like they advertised. I did a paper in high school about all the secrets and tricks of advertising. Funny, the things you remember.

Never. Eat. Certs. Again.

[pokerchick66]

Yea for not smoking!

:D

[pokerchick66]

Never. Eat. Certs. Again.

Ah, a little cottonseed oil and gluconate won't kill ya. ;)

[sophisticated sissy]

Well, yassas, y'all.

Have a fun/happy/relaxing/inspiring/ safe/sane/super- duper Memorial Day weekend. Stay hydrated and apply sunscreen!:)

[festivalgirl]

Well, yassas, y'all.

Have a fun/happy/relaxing/inspiring/ safe/sane/super- duper Memorial Day weekend. Stay hydrated and apply sunscreen!:)

Here ya' go, Sissy .... Enjoy your weekend. Yassou!!

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[pokerchick66]

Cleaning up the house today (yuk) and then we're grilling the burgers and having baked beans and Ruffles. Gonna watch Milk tonight.

Guess I better get started. :D




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[Belle]

Just cooked 36 deviled eggs and didnt eat one:D Amazing feat for me.

[rosetree]

Just cooked 36 deviled eggs and didnt eat one:D Amazing feat for me.

I love deviled eggs!!!!:D

[Hollyhawk]

Just cooked 36 deviled eggs and didnt eat one:D Amazing feat for me.
Girl what is your secret? How did you not break one of those tender white bottoms?
My yield would have been about thirty.

[McGregor]

Just cooked 36 deviled eggs and didnt eat one:D Amazing feat for me.

is that possible? amazing feat if so.

[Belle]

is that possible? amazing feat if so.


Hubby was floored too...maybe it was the sinful delights of a BLT right before!!

[ibjamn]

Just cooked 36 deviled eggs and didnt eat one:D Amazing feat for me.

I don't believe you! ;) Deviled eggs are my vice, couldn't do it....what is your secret??

[pokerchick66]

I don't believe you! ;) Deviled eggs are my vice, couldn't do it....what is your secret??

I wanna know WHY she didn't eat one! :eek: :p

[Zydekitten]

I don't believe you! ;) Deviled eggs are my vice, couldn't do it....what is your secret??
Me too! It was the one thing I absolutely HAD to have at my wedding!

[Belle]

I wanna know WHY she didn't eat one! :eek: :p

I ate three at the cook out!! Yummo

[Staxsun]

I don't believe you! ;) Deviled eggs are my vice, couldn't do it....what is your secret??

How do you know if you got the taste right if you don't eat four or five? And then you have to make it six or twelve to get the numbers right.

[tangledupinblue]

How do you know if you got the taste right if you don't eat four or five? And then you have to make it six or twelve to get the numbers right.

Hey Stax, I just remembered that I was with you guys last year at this time. Wasn't it Memorial Day Monday that we met up for lunch on Beale Street?

[i wanna be in NOLA]

I love deviled eggs!!!!:D

yep, yep, yep

Me too!

[Staxsun]

Hey Stax, I just remembered that I was with you guys last year at this time. Wasn't it Memorial Day Monday that we met up for lunch on Beale Street?

I believe you're right. At least close to it. We be missin' ya up here. Come on back and see us sometime! Doesn't look like I'll be doing much festival travelling for a while except maybe to Mississippi.

[charlotte]

You just inspired me to make some Beelzebubbed eggs - boiled 6, now just have to peel and stuff 'em. Yummy! Great will power you have. If I make some to take to a party, my rationalization is that I have to sample at least one to make sure they taste good and are hot enuf!

[pokerchick66]

Okay, now I'm gonna have to make me some.

[Moon]

Nobody can eat just one devil egg. I wish we had some where I was. What we lacked in food we made up for in booze. Sweet Jesus, I haven't seen that much alcohol consumed since my college daze at Beaver Mansion in Athens. By Sunday morning I was longing for dangerous drugs.

[funkkjunkie]

It was so good to see the locals this past weekend-jenn and david, lisa and frank, jada, dan, seabass, justagirl, Kim and umm, I forgot the other festgiving fish cooker's name. Also saw denbear and irish and my buddy, juana.
Boogaloo was loads of fun with perfect weather and awesome music but first we had lunch at Ruby Slipper. My food was delicious but jenn and I were a bit disappointed they didn't have a full lunch menu on saturdays. So on sunday we went to Russell's Marina and got us some lunch food while hebjamn got his breakfast food. Then we and juana went on a tour of the lake, something I'd never done before, in the jamns' new car, Next juana and I were off to the money wasters parade with the kinfolks brass band. That was my first parade where I walked the whole route and I loved it! Dat's about it!

[sharon_loves_fats]

Sounds like a fabulous weekend, FJ!

[Fred (Texas JF Fanatic)]

No music over the weekend but tonight it is John Cowan at the Mucky Duck and maybe Fred Andrews at Dosey Doe on my way home. I need my live music fix asap!

[Zydekitten]

It was so good to see the locals this past weekend-jenn and david, lisa and frank, jada, dan, seabass, justagirl, Kim and umm, I forgot the other festgiving fish cooker's name. Also saw denbear and irish and my buddy, juana.
Boogaloo was loads of fun with perfect weather and awesome music but first we had lunch at Ruby Slipper. My food was delicious but jenn and I were a bit disappointed they didn't have a full lunch menu on saturdays. So on sunday we went to Russell's Marina and got us some lunch food while hebjamn got his breakfast food. Then we and juana went on a tour of the lake, something I'd never done before, in the jamns' new car, Next juana and I were off to the money wasters parade with the kinfolks brass band. That was my first parade where I walked the whole route and I loved it! Dat's about it!
It was lovely to see you too, mama!

Boogaloo was excellent wasn't it? And we LOVE Russell's! It's our traditional breakfast joint before heading to Saints games - I especially like the egg white omelets . . . with an accompanying Bloody of course. :D ;)

[The Krewe of Chew]

It was so good to see the locals this past weekend-jenn and david, lisa and frank, jada, dan, seabass, justagirl, Kim and umm, I forgot the other festgiving fish cooker's name. Also saw denbear and irish and my buddy, juana.
Boogaloo was loads of fun with perfect weather and awesome music but first we had lunch at Ruby Slipper. My food was delicious but jenn and I were a bit disappointed they didn't have a full lunch menu on saturdays. So on sunday we went to Russell's Marina and got us some lunch food while hebjamn got his breakfast food. Then we and juana went on a tour of the lake, something I'd never done before, in the jamns' new car, Next juana and I were off to the money wasters parade with the kinfolks brass band. That was my first parade where I walked the whole route and I loved it! Dat's about it!

Sounds like a great (and yummy) weekend!

[funkkjunkie]

YYR, kitty, boogaloo was heavenly.
The whole weekend was heavenly. How's the new ride?

[Zydekitten]

YYR, kitty, boogaloo was heavenly.
The whole weekend was heavenly. How's the new ride?
It's sah-weet! Though, I've only gotten to ride in it so far (I did test drive it, but that's been about it at this point) . . . Frank's taken it on it's first road trip up to Jackson overnight, and I hear it did well.

[Orleansnj]

It's sah-weet! Though, I've only gotten to ride in it so far (I did test drive it, but that's been about it at this point) . . . Frank's taken it on it's first road trip up to Jackson overnight, and I hear it did well.

whaddid ya end up gettin' ?