Friday, January 20, 2012

Is Someone Following Us?

Smoky Bones
Disney World
First Senator Obama came to Asheville during the 2008 campaign  to an overflowing crowd of 28,000 at the high school. (That was when we were invited to stand behind him as he gave his speech.  We were there to represent all the old folks, we think!-).  Then he came back to Asheville last year to vacation for 3 days, exclaiming "I should work for the tourist bureau, I love Asheville so much!"   Then yesterday he came on down to Central Florida and gave a talk designed to improve entry into the US from Brazilian and Chinese tourists.  Could it be that he is following us around?  How do you like my logic on that one?  HA!
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Anyway, we had a delightful day with Aunt Jean yesterday, visiting the MOAS (Museum of Art and Science) at Daytona to see a new display of watercolors. . lots of variety and styles.  She especially liked seeing what others can do and have done!  Personally I am a modern art aficionado but found these very detailed and admire the artists immensely. 

Rocket Launch on Jan 19, 2012
We watched Ryan's Delta IV rocket take off right outside Jean's door a few yards from the beach. The shot I got was terrible.  Can you see the tiny dot?   That is the rocket!  Not nearly as impressive as the amount of work that Ryan put into launching it, I'm sure!  This was an Air Force rocket launching a satellite into orbit designed to help communications in the Middle East.

We had a lovely dinner and conversation.  I continue to be amazed at Aunt Jean's energy and brains and talents. Patrick got a lot of that from the Irwin side as well!


Then, I got sick (my occasional nausea) which I am surmising might be caused by my eyes since I usually get a headache prior to the nausea, so I am going to get "real" eyeglasses -- not just readers.  Seeing the eye doctor soon.  Has to help!

We got an excellent article on ChainFree published in the Asheville Citizen-Times Monday and some most generous donors since then.   An amazingly good week for us!

Have a good weekend everyone and thanks for stopping by!


Peggy
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  1. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    Hi Peggy, I have to read and catch up . . . looks like you have been busy having lots of fun! We have had a few animal health issues but everyone is better(!!!) and back on track. We feel so lucky to have our senior animals with us! Phoenix will celebrate her 10th birthday this week—Caspian is 11 and Yoda is 14—and our oldest rabbit, Lyric, is 10. The chinchillas are 12 and 16+! So, it’s tough with everyone aging at once and needing various meds and appts and everything . . . getting old SUCKS! Anyway, I’m sorry I am out of the loop, I’m a little behind in everything in life right now. And, yes, I agree that Obama is definitely following you! Sounds like you are having a wonderful time with Aunt Jean and visiting the MOAS. Wow, that rocket is amazing!! What a special night! And, hey, at least you tried to take a photo even if it’s not perfect. Hope you have gotten over the nasty nausea and that the eye doc appt goes well (at least that should be easier than your other doc appts, right?). Any news on when the appt with the surgeon for re-siting will be? (Keeping my fingers crossed for good news!). The BEST news is that you get to wait until April for chemo, that is wonderful!!!! I am so happy for you! I know you must be enjoying your lovely warm weather and finding lots of fun stuff to do. So glad to hear that CFA is getting lots of donations . . .that’s great news! You are exactly right about Paula Deen, what a story! I’m impressed with your dedication to Weight Watchers—go, Peggy, go—and your awesome trike! FUN!! And that’s wonderful that little Casey is doing well . . . sounds like she has been through so much. I’ll check back again soon and tell Patrick, Reese and Allie I said hi! : ) Michelle

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