Mamaw and Papaw

I got pictures of Clif's and Megan's trip to Disneyworld in January and must post a few:

Megan's brother, Chad Lindsay, was in the UnderArmor Bowl in Orlando for High School Seniors and that's the main reason everyone got to go. He will be playing for Nick Saban next fall.

Clif, Megan and her cousin and girlfriend.


Jim and I headed to Shreveport today in search of a folding table for the RV. (God bless the Little People of the Earth.) We hit Hobby Lobby first and found out that they are closed on Sunday so their employees can enjoy the day with their families. Screw them...just kidding, it's nice to see that they and Chick-Fil-A are earning less money than the rest of the greedy people out there. Note to self: no Hobby Lobby or Chick-Fil-A stock purchases. We hit World Market and found a gold mine of stuff.

Jim and I pride ourselves on being part of the little people (poor) of the earth and had a total blast buying cheap wine, expensive pasta, totally unnecessary beer steins and $1 hand soap. Still, no folding table. We hit Pier 1 which was a total flop. Then headed across the street to Bed, Bath and Beyond. More cheap $1 hand soap. Must be an end of January thing-inexpesive hand soap. I could have bought a $3 basket at World Market, filled it with 10 different kinds of hand soaps, added a $4.99 bottle of wine and had a great gift for someone for less than 20 bucks. I digress.

Jim was thirsty so folks, we headed to the local Sonic for a Cherry Coke! Are you channeling Mamaw and Papaw yet? Wait, wait, was that Mamaw that got the idea to "ride" over to the Stoner Boat Launch and watch the Red River flow with its eddys and debris. We were transfixed for hundreds of minutes. Yes People! XM Jazz, Cherry Cokes and the Stoner Boat Launch! But wait...I'm not finished. We thought perhaps there might be another boat launch north of Stoner sooooooooooo...let's go check out the downtown airport! Maybe there's something fantastic going on there!

I have never, ever been to the downtown Shreveport airport folks, have heard the newscasters talk about it like it's something great to visit. We drive over there and not only is the terminal locked, closed, small 1950's building, but the control tower is empty, there are maybe three small planes (as in Cessna's) parked on the runway and look like they've been parked there forever...there are no people anywhere. However, we saw a huge Federal Express Jet and rode over to check it out. It was missing an engine and was parked outside the Southern University Aerospace Museum to the left of the terminal. Most of the windows in the museum were broken.

YES! We have officially arrived at Mamaw and Papaw. And as if you need proof...we stopped by Auto Zone on the way home for windshield wipers for Jim's truck.

Ruffinism for the day: My formula for living is quite simple. I get up in the morning and I go to bed at night. In between, I occupy myself as best I can. ~Cary Grant (he's dead)

Peace Full

Jim and I headed for Lake Sam Rayburn Friday. Broken Toe Norman accompanied us and we were all three ready for some peace and quiet. The only way Jim can get away from "city business" is to actually flee the confines of Mansfield. We were the only ones at the rec area and virtually had the whole peninsula to ourselves. Friday night's sunset was oh so beautiful, however, my camera was still charging so I missed the picture.


I brought a bunch of new movies I have bought lately. Just got on that kick. The Hurt Locker was soooo good, as was Gosford Park (an old English movie I've been meaning to watch). I have ordered, yet not received Little Dorritt. I don't know if it's a mini-series or movie but my new heartthrob, Matthew MacFadyen is in it. I just love him in Pride and Prejudice, co-starring Keira Knightly. I am an English movie groupie. I love all the Emma Thompson movies, Sense and Sensibility, Remains of the Day, Howard's End, etc.


We did some bike riding and driving in deep East Texas, which is always beautiful. Lots of deer and antelope playing. Well maybe not so much antelope.


And then as I often do, I took a tumble. I like to fall everytime we go camping to make it exciting. I'm so glad no one was around to see me because it was not a beautiful sight to behold. No face plant this time but a skinned knee and elbow like I'm a nine year old kid. And I hurt my neck, I have to hold it just the right way to walk. Feel like I played football.


I have almost finished Under the Dome by Stephen King. I like to read one his tomes every few years. It makes me feel like I've actually accomplished something. However, Stephen King must be gulped in small doses.

Below is the next book I'm going to read, I just received it from Amazon. I read a New York Times review on it that touted it as the next Gone with the Wind. Looking forward to it.

Ruffinism for the Day: You can fool some of the people all the time, and those are the ones you want to concentrate on. - George W. Bush

Top Ten Reasons for Skipping Christmas & New Years and Going Straight to Hell

10.

You get laid off from work the week before Christmas after receiving the most fantastic bonus of your life that you have already spent.

9.

Ground Hog Day and dementia are the same holiday.

8.

For the first time in years, the only surprises under the Christmas tree are the Sunday career ads.

7.

You get rehired "temporarily" in January. Ground Hog Day is only a month away.

6.

Your son goes to Disney World and does not invite you and SENDS YOU NO PICTURES!

5.

Mansfield, LA has the seven consecutive coldest days on record with nights back to back in the teens.

4.

Your chocolate lab disappears on the first coldest night. He is found seven days later hanging with a three-legged dog and a female chihuahua in heat (no, no don't go there) two miles away, and he has a broken toe (don't ask).

3.

The vet bill for the broken toe and the fancy lampshade is $210.00.

2.

You have your job back, temporarily - probably until Ground Hog Day.

1.

You lose your MOJO.

Please pray for me.