Tatum

We arrived in Seattle yesterday. We were looking forward to seeing snow, but it is all gone here at Jill's. Monna still has snow and got some more this morning. A result of her living in the Puget Sound Convergence Zone, for all you weather freaks. We were excited to see everyone especially Tatum. She opened her presents and wanted to wear the sweater. She is still the cutest.

Snow in Fargo

We've already had a little bit of snow this winter. Here is a picture of our mailbox. I can safely say that I'm tired of snow.

Visit to Aiken

Bill and I went to Aiken yesterday to see Dad and Elsie. Here is a video of the exterior of their house. I will post a couple interior shots once I edit the Flip video I took.





Dad in his new "shed" 12/26/08

Merry Christmas

Wishing everyone a peaceful and happy day.

Love to all

Jim, Bill, Calvin, Leo and Joe-Lean

Track Santa

NORAD'S Santa Tracker

When was the last time

you thought about Mitzi Gaynor



Yes, she has an official site.

Awesome Intelligence

I posted a link to Paul Krugman's blog (over to the right). He is this year's Nobel Prize winner for economics and is advising the Obama economic team. He actually writes about economics and economic policy in a way that is understandable. He is of the Keynesian school of economics. Check him out if you want to find cogent reasons for a massive stimulus. Trickle down didn't really work so well. Let's try trickle up for awhile.

If you don't agree that a massive stimulus is needed, maybe he can convince you otherwise. If not, that's okay. We'll see what works.

Snow in Seattle...

Check out all our snow! Very unusual for Seattle.

To Those Who Have Snow

We have the air conditioning on!

Building Update

I promise the blog won't turn into a building blog.

Friday Night Buble

Enjoy

Canton Scrapes the Sky

The Empire State Building was finished during the Great Depression. It was seen as a symbol of optimism in a very bleak time. Not to be outdone, Canton has its own symbol of optimism during this very uncertain time. Okay, it is over a 100 stories shorter. And, it is taking a grand total of two iron workers and a crane operator to erect the skeleton (or whatever what do you call it).

Anyway, those of you who have visited, may remember the "hole" in the ground by our favorite hoagie shop. That's where the 3 story structure is being built. According to our dry cleaner, who is also a neighbor of the "hole", it's been empty since around 1950 when the big fire swept through downtown.

In all seriousness, I applaud the company that is taking the risk and building in downtown Canton. Of course, it will be on the Canton City tour for all of our visitors. I'll keep you updated.

Lots of Snow in Victorville

It's been snowing all day in Victorville. Here are Henry and Buddy, best friends, playing in the snow.

Some cool pics of Mt. Rainier

Thought Jim might like to see these cool pics. Nature is just amazing!

Pop Quiz

I try to stay current with pop music. However, most of it bores me. I do like this song and it is current.

I do have a question. Is, "If I were a boy" correct grammatically? Bill and I discussed it yesterday and thought that it probably is correct, but it still doesn't sound quite right to my ear. Any thoughts?

Joyce's Grandson

Notice on Carl "Alex" Morelli-Saurdiff from the Salt Lake Tribune

Friday Night Electronica

Have an electric weekend!

Newsweek takes a stand

We've been Newsweek subscribers a while now. Saw this weeks' cover story this morning online....

Happy Hanukkah!

We don't have a tree to show off, but we did decorate our house a bit for Hanukkah. I didn't take many good pictures of the house, but I did get a good one of Henry. I decorated him, too! He loves his Hanukkah sweater and dreidel toy. Gotta love Target...

Tree Update

Well it is almost finished! Jim had to go three times to get more lights, and the tree has over 3,000 this year! Man it is hard work being festive! It looks better in person, so I guess everyone will just have to visit us to see for yourself!

Happy Holidays!

It's a Start

We got our tree yesterday and had planned to decorate it last night. Bill's niece, Lori, was going to help during her visit. Instead, we ended up crashing a party at our friends Jeff and Cory's house. So, here's the state of the tree today. Perhaps, it should be about the process this year instead of the result. Tonya reminded me that they were here last year when we decorated the tree after going to a party at Bruce's. Bruce was a fellow Friday night diner at El Caporal. We still are mourning the loss of El Caporal. Last year we ended up with just lights on the tree as we stopped decorating after Bob and Tonya left. If past is prologue, will the tree be bare? Stayed tuned...

A Surprising Calm

I have spent the last eight years bouncing from disbelief to fear to anger to sorrow. The country that always seemed to have a place for me and other outsiders seemed to grow increasingly unfriendly and downright dangerous. With torture, wiretapping, extraordinary rendition, climate change denial, the justice department full of political apparatchiks, family planning by religious fiat, war crimes, endless war and just old fashioned meanness, I found hope and grace difficult to hold on to. I was raised and educated to think and form opinions about politics and current events. While I was often in opposition to the powers that be, I always felt that change was just around the corner and that the people had a voice. Over the last eight years, that feeling of possibility diminished. Dread and fear replaced it. That is what made me feel that this election was about the life or death of this great experiment we call The United States. And, on election night, instead of an overwhelming sense of joy, I felt an awkward calm. One huge sigh of relief. Hope really can triumph over fear. Openness can replace repression. Our leaders can be the brightest, most curious and competent among us. The common good does have a place in our society. It's just the beginning, but what a great one it is. Many have said the adults are back in charge. I would like to think that a new genius pool like the one that started this country has manifested itself from the audacious will and hope of the American people. Yes, WE did it.

Albeit with a measured and healthy skepticism of those in power, we can now concentrate on the business of our daily lives.

Peace.

Late to the party...

I heard an interview with Susan Tedeschi on the radio today*. She is fabulous. She has been around awhile, but I am just discovering her. More posts as I find them.



*I took my car to get serviced so I was in the car awhile. 30 mins each way.

Babylon

I heard this on the radio today. I always liked it. Happy Friday everyone.

Sad News

I got an email from Joyce yesterday telling me that her grandson, Alex Saurdiff, was killed in a motorcycle accident on Monday. He would have have been 21 on December 27th. He was Brian's oldest son. Joyce and Mel are going to Salt Lake City to be with his family.

Our love and thoughts are with Joyce and her family.

Every once in awhile...

we need some heart warming news.

Have a Listen

It's nice



Margot & the Nuclear So and So's

Kinda Quiet

It snowed today. No accumulation. Other than that, not much new. You?

For your enjoyment.

Yeah for Blogs

Iran: A nation of bloggers from Mr.Aaron on Vimeo.

Saturday Evening Buble

I love cake

Friday Pop

I have been listening to Scissor Sisters' Tah Dah again. It was there second major release. I think it's growing on me. Here's a catchy tune from it.

Happy T-Day Eve

Bill found this. Don't forget to take the test from a couple posts ago.

Gratitude?

So what's everyone doing for Thanksgiving? We are having 11 friends over for dinner. My kosher organic free range turkey is being flown in tomorrow. Hope everyone has a great holiday!

Hey, Smarty Pants

I know that the readers of this blog are the smartest in the land. Take this test and then indicate your score over on the right.

Good Night

Have a great Thanksgiving week.

Cool and Easy Friday Evening

Winter Olympics 2010

We just got back from a long weekend in Whistler. We visited some of the places where the winter olympic events will take place in Whistler. Whistler will host the nordic and alpine events. The ski jump was amazing. It made me really excited for the olympics. Tickets are already on sale, however they are pricey. Think we can use our "family connections" to get tickets? Are we still planning a reunion? Here is a slideshow of the photos I took.

Why?

Dad and Elsie

Front of House

I visited Dad and Elsie again yesterday while Bill was in Santa Fe. Here's a little slide show of their house addition. Dad looked good.

The ancient city of Troy

Some additional pictures from our trip --the "genuine fake" Trojan horse currently at the gate of Troy and a picture of Troy I (there are actually 9 layers of Troy because the city was rebuild 9 times). The first walls being more than 5000 years old. Wish you were all here.

Miscellaneous items for sale

How much for the cat?

Wednesday Rock - Old One

This is one of my favorite songs of all time. I doubt you have heard it unless I made you listen to it sometime. A couple of great lyrics and some very decent saxophone. It's a little long, oh well. The video kinda sucks.

One more photo for fun

The Parthanon

Greetings from Izmir

Hi everyone,
We are in Izmir, Turkey and having a great time. We have seen just incredible sites, we can't even begin to capture some of it. OUr biggest challenge is english language television. Can't find much we can understand and watching Tool Time in Turkish loses something.

Hate to tell Jim and Bill but we purchased a Turkish carpet yesterday. Hand made. I'm going to try to post a picture, but if it doesn't work...you just get this text.

Kinda Quiet

shhh

Saturday Evening

I like The Killers.

Our Rugs

Our rugs are going into several California Costco stores. It's a trial run. If they do well, they may roll them out to other stores. Here are the rugs and the store locations. If you know anyone in California, please let them know about them.

Costco Store Address

MORENA 4605 MORENA BLVD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92117
MISSION VALLEY 2345 FENTON PKWY, SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
CARLSBAD 951 PALOMAR AIRPORT RD, CARLSBAD, CA 92011-1199
POWAY 12155 TECH CENTER DRIVE, POWAY, CA 92064

Costco Location Address

SANTA MARIA 1335 S BRADLEY, SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
VAN NUYS 6100 SEPULVEDA BLVD., VAN NUYS, CA 91411
CULVER CITY 13463 WASHINGTON BLVD., MARINA DEL REY, CA 90292
LAGUNA NIGUEL 27220 HEATHER RIDGE ROAD, LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA 92677
TUSTIN II 2700 PARK AVE, TUSTIN, CA 92782

------ End of Forwarded Message

Can't Resist

From 1994, but applicable.

One

Happy Birthday Tatum.

Love

Uncle Jim

Bob and Tonya in Greece

They got there. Until we see pictures from them here's a little lucinda. We'll have pics from our hike soon. Well, maybe tomorrow.

Saturday Events

While Tonya and Bob are off to the sunny Mediterranean, Bill and I are going hiking with a few friends. We're then going to make hats from materials found on our hike. No, we won't damage any fauna in the process.

Pictures tomorrow.

In the meantime. The lovely Lucinda

Still waiting....

for the pictures of Jim in his Halloween costume.

Holiday Gift Ideas for Jim

Bon Voyage

Tonya and Bob,
Have a wonderful time on your trip to Greece and Turkey. Are you taking a computer so you can update us on your trip? If not, we'll just expect a picture or two on the blog when you get back. Again, safe and happy travels.

Jim

Cute Chick a dee

From Halloween - Pumpkin Push & Attachmate Party

Tatum dressed up at her Daddy's work Halloween Party.

Uncle Jim & Bill, lets see you imitate this post. :-)

Voting

Okay, I haven't been posting much because I am completely obsessed with the election. Not a bad thing.

Voting was always a big deal in our house. Mom was a poll worker for many years. I can remember a couple other things about elections. Mom and Dad always joked about canceling each other's vote. That would make dad a....Democrat in those days. Also, I can remember dad talking about writing in Ken Arrington for fire chief. I have always remembered that and always manage to cast a few write-in votes, Bill Grant for some judge position, Carrie Budd for Cherokee County Court Clerk. Patty Baker is the GOP candidate for County Clerk and I can't stand Patty Baker. That's a story for another day. Cherokee County gives me many opportunities to vote write-in as there are a lot of unopposed races.

The first time I voted was for President in 1976. I voted for Georgia native Jimmy Carter. Foreshadowing?

So, vote, regardless for whom you vote. It's important. But, if you would like my and other family member's opinion, go to Canton Ga Blue. Just beware. It's very very very partisan.

Chic Essentials Grand Opening

I had my grand opening party last night. It was a success. Hopefully I will take little Duvall by storm.

Friday Night Pop

Thursday Afternoon Music

Enjoy

Ted Update - Oct 20

I went to Aiken on Saturday and spent the night. Dad got home from the hospital on Friday. He looks good, but thinner. The difference from a week ago was very noticeable. We went out to dinner both Sat and Sun. His energy level was fine. He was going back to the doctor today. I didn't hear from him today.

Here are a couple pictures of the state of their house addition.

Chill is in the Air

Starting to cool down here in Canton, Georgia:

Issued by The National Weather Service
Atlanta, GA
4:01 pm EDT, Sun., Oct. 19, 2008

... FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT MONDAY...

A FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EDT MONDAY NORTH OF A LA GRANGE... TO GREENVILLE... TO CANTON... TO ALTO LINE..

CLEAR SKIES AND CALM WINDS WILL ALLOW LOW TEMPERATURES TO REACH THE MID 30S FOR SOME LOCATIONS IN THE ADVISORY AREA MONDAY MORNING. FROST WILL BE MOST LIKELY IN RURAL LOCATIONS AND IN NORMALLY COLDER LOW LYING AREAS.

A FROST ADVISORY MEANS THAT FROST IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP DURING THE GROWING SEASON. THOSE WITH AGRICULTURAL INTERESTS ARE ADVISED TO HARVEST OR PROTECT TENDER VEGETATION. ALSO... POTTED PLANTS NORMALLY LEFT OUTDOORS SHOULD BE COVERED OR BROUGHT INSIDE AWAY FROM THE COLD.

LUCINDA!

What could be better than a new CD from Lucinda Williams, the singer songwriter goddess. While I have only listened to the entire CD once. (After all, I have an election to obsesses over) My initial reaction is, of course, the woman can do now wrong. There are a few fun, "oh, this would be good to play at the next party" songs. We would expect no less. There is also the use of the f word at just the right time. It's a signature for our dear lady. However, the song that slayed me upon first listen was "Heaven Blues" It's not up on youtube yet, but when it is, I'll post it. Spare words, but awesome singing and music.

Heaven Blues
-Gonna make it right, gonna make it right up in heaven
-Gonna see my mother, gonna see my mother up in heaven
-Gonna talk to God, gonna talk to God up in heaven
-Gonna make my heaven, gonna make my heaven, gonna make my own heaven
-Gonna make it right, gonna make it right when I get to heaven

Here's Lucinda on Letterman singing "Real Love"

Ted New - Oct 17

Dad is back at home. I am going to visit him over the weekend. I'll post an update when I return.

Ted News - Oct 16

I spoke with Dad a few minutes ago. He is still in the hospital. He sounded good. I will probably go to see him this weekend. That's about it.

Ted News - Oct 15

I just spoke with dad. He will be leaving the hospital tomorrow. He's lost 20lbs since he went into the hospital. He sounds good. That's about it.

Ted News

Dad went into the hospital last night (10/13) with fluid on his lungs. I spoke with him a couple hours ago. He mentioned that Monna called him earlier today. When I saw him Sunday he seemed a little tired, but at 82 it's hard to tell if that is a problem.

He'll get out of the hospital when the excess fluid is gone. When I talked to him, he didn't know exactly when that would be. He is in Aiken Regional Hospital - (803) 641-5000

It is certainly a manageable problem.

Get well soon!

Ted and Elsie

I went to S Carolina today to visit dad and Elsie. They canceled their trip to Seattle (by train) to monitor their house addition. We had a nice visit. We attempted to hang a new light fixture in their kitchen, but to no avail. I got home about 10:30. Here is a slide show of the addition.

Big Pumpkin Goes to the Patch

Some of you may have seen Tatum's pumpkin patch visit on her blog. Jim got jealous, so we had to take him to the patch to find a pumpkin today:

Jim and Bill went on an a great pumpkin adventure filled with scarecrows, really big pumpkins, hay rides and corn maizes. We went out to Cagle Dairy Farms in Canton for this fun adventure. Jim was excited to get some fresh country air. Jim picked out a "Tatum" size pumpkin with the biggest stem. Afterward, we went to Beetles BBQ for lunch and then to Target for some unnecessary plastic objects and polar bear pajamas for The Jim! Here are the videos from our big adventure:

Uncle Jim Goes to the Pumpkin Patch:


Routine Saturday Target Run:

Because It's Saturday Morning

The Weekend

I haven't been posting much lately. I am rather obsessed with the election. I am going down to see Dad and Elsie Sunday. I'll take a few pictures of their house addition. They are adding a master bedroom onto their main floor. Until the next post, here is today's 70's hit.

Tonight's 70's Song

XM Channel 7

I often listen to XM channel 7 - it's 70's music. Often I hear great songs that I haven't heard forever. Here's one.

Shameless Self Promotion

We launched our new website today. Please visit it. Let us know what you think.

Grant Design Collaborative

Autumn Tree

Seen at R&M Hoagie Shop Canton, GA. What will they think of next?

Random Cat Blogging

I was at the vet the other day picking up Joe-lean's kidney medicine and I saw these two cats. They are brother and sister. Their house was destroyed in a tornado this summer and they ended up at the shelter. The vet took them in and now they are up for adoption. Sweet cats.

Let's Start The Weekend

Nancy Griffith and Adam Duritz

Chic Essentials Store

Work in progress.

New window display tomorrow. Will post picture. Going with the animal theme.

Chic Essentials

Insert photo here!

Summers Gone By

One of our friends works at the Cherokee Historical Society. Recently, she was archiving some old photos and found this article and photos of our pool and the old pool house that used to be out back. We have heard about the pool house that use to be there and found the old concrete deck when we began the renovation, but these are the first photos and information from Old Doc Johnston and his wife, Maxine. They sound like quite the stylish couple. We closed the pool for the season last week. Here's to another summer gone by...

Circa 1973

This isn't the best picture, but there are now lines for gas in Georgia. There is almost no gas in Canton. Today there were two stations open. One was open for just awhile. It's the result of Ike. Supposedly, supplies will be back to normal in a couple weeks. I think the times are very very weird.

Happy Birthday, Monna

This was the #1 pop song on the day your were born.

Fun

Can't embed it so you'll have to click here

Techno Lite

A few years old, but always a good listen.

Thought for the Day

There are only 10 types of people in the world: those who understand binary, and those who don't.

(from dailyKos)

Ladies Only

I know it is an obsession, but this one is for the girls. Check it out, and pay attention:

http://liv.com/

Elephant Ears

The elephant ears in front are finally in full splendor.

Our New Friend Cory

We have met a couple new friends in Canton Jeff and Cory. They are great guys and very funny. Next time any of you are in town, you will meet them. Canton is becoming quite urban!

Here's Cory.

It's Black and White

methinks

Levity

Hilarious! Tina Fey for VP!

Minimalism

Rachel's, Music For Egon Schiele

Hey, it's kind of a lazy Saturday.

Nice

Easin' into Saturday

Gates & Seinfeld

What do you think about the new Microsoft ad campaign? Those of you who actually work for Microsoft you can remain annonomous. Rumor is that this ad was filmed in Ballard sort of close to our house.

Fact Check!

Don't worry Tonya, this is not a political post! LOL

Here is the official list of songs that spent the most weeks at number one on the charts for the past 50 years! Thank goodness ON-J beats Debbie Boone - even if only by one spot! Funny they both ranked higher than the Beatles! Enjoy!


http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/specials/hot100/charts/top100-titles-10.shtml

Random Picture Posting

Who would have thought?

High Fashion

Now this is what it is all about! http://mynorthwest.com/?nid=129&sid=86227&pid=0

What I Made on Summer Vacation!

Sorry Tonya, I couldn't resist!

At This Time...

A Reminder

Now, you'll probably all think I've lost it, but oh well, maybe I have.

I just wanted to offer a gentle reminder that this is a "family" oriented blog and we weren't going to get too political.

Let's start a conversation about "what we did on our summer vaction"....And I promise not to start with "I volunteered for the Obama '08 campaign"

The Truth

Peggy Noonan - Speech writer for Reagan
Mike Murphy - Republican Consultant (big time) to McCain

Post this wherever you can

Will We Wake Up?

Yer Next Vice-President! (By Rick)

She has very nice "family values"

Pundit Power

My prediction is that Palin will not remain on the GOP ticket.

The video below is interesting. It was recorded Friday morning prior to the announcement of Palin as VP. I don't plan on being very political on this blog, but I can't resist showing what the right wing pundits really think. If you have a different opinion, feel free to weight in.

Thanks to all for the support and prayers!

I added this as a comment to Jim's prior post, but thought I'd post it out for everyone (even the non-comment readers) to see!

That is is a great post! To quote Theone as she listened to the song "I can just see him walking around". And at the end she says "And then jump in the fire".

Rick, thank you for adding Theone to the Refuah prayer list! And thank you for sharing the prayer and what it means. We really appreciate that and the prayers of the Beth David community!

Bill, so far...no gum in the toilet...but I'll watch her closely.

She is quite the patient let me tell you.

Again, thanks to everyone.

Get Well Theone

Best wishes for a speedy recovery. We are all thinking about you.

Love

Jim

Here's a little gift for you.



Theone'll get it!

Thought for the Day

"Americans always do the right thing, after trying everything else."

Winston Churchill

Hillary Home Run!

Wow, who watched Hillary's speech at the DNC? She was amazing – start to finish! What did you think?

Thought for the Day

Patriotism means to stand by the country. It does not mean to stand by the president or any other public official... ~Theodore Roosevelt

Canton Granny Responds to Crappy Colbert!

Granny is getting in on the action - LOVE it!

West Meets South!

Well, Jim and I are going to see Loretta Lynn tonight at the Cobb Energy Center! It should be interesting. She is an institution, so we thought we should see her before it's too late. She's 73 and may have to do some of the songs sitting down because of her back surgery and severe pain. She lives a country song I guess! I will let Jim report back. First Dolly Parton, now Loretta. Jim is going country!

NO CANTON WEST!!!

Well, I'll be damned. It's a new day in Canton, Georgia. Tonight, the city council voted 4 to 3, with the Mayor casting the deciding vote, to deny annexation of 901 acres into the city. Once they denied the annexation, there was no need to vote on the rezoning and master plan. And, apparently there is no legal action that can be taken when a city decides not to annex land into the city. Everyone is in shock that the tide has turned. I don't think anyone thought we could beat the money men/women. Surprise. Surprise. People power works!

Here are a couple photos from the meeting. There were probably 250 people there, if not more.

Favorite Olympic Moment

What's your favorite Olympic moment too date?

Mine is Phelps final win.

Sharon

Sharon's birthday is tomorrow, August 19th.

Happy Birthday, Sharon.

Olympics, Fay and Zoning

I'm totally distracted by the Olympics, Fay and zoning.

Thought for the Day

They must find it difficult...
Those who have taken authority as the truth,
Rather than the truth as the authority

G. Massey

Canton Annexation

Taken down by request. Email me and I will send the link to you.

Happy Birthday, Lara

I need to post the birthday calendar again. I almost missed your birthday. Thank goodness for facebook.

New Mexican Restaurant - for us

We were very sad when our favorite Mexican restaurant, El Caporal, closed in July. Many of you have joined us there. We had dinner at a new, for us, Mexican Taqueria tonight. It seems very authentic and the food was great. They only serve beer and wine so no margaritas which might make scratch it for Friday nights. Anyway, here are some pics.

Sunday Smooth

Lizz Wright - very nice

ok, one more

Backyard Nature

Here's some backyard nature stuff.



This spider's web is in the Atlantic Blue Cedar in the back yard. The white zig-zag is part of the web. Bizarre.



To the right of my cheap outdoor lounge chair there were several ants trying to move what looked like a grub worm. It was fascinating watching them.



In front of my cheap outdoor lounge chair was this small iridescent creature. A skink.

There you go.

Sorry, It's too good to pass up

Paris for President is hilarious. A must see if you haven't already.

Obama's camp says, "whatever"

Back in touch

Mel and I took a few trips last month. Mel wanted to get away before he was laid up after his knee surgery. Our first trip was on the motorcycle to the Oregon coast. Yes, on the motorcycle. I enjoyed the trip more than I thought I would. The weather was perfect and the coast is beautiful. We drove through the Redwoods and came back and spent the night at Grants Pass. Mel grew up there so there was a little bit of nostalgia for him. Next, we drove up to Whistler, via Seattle, for a week. Boy, has Whistler ever changed since I was up there skiing many years ago. It is huge! We walked around a lot every day and still didn't cover all of it. Landscaping and hanging flowers baskets everywhere. Lots of people! We took the half hour gondola ride up the mountain and had dinner. It was awesome! Spent a couple of nights visiting in Seattle on our way back to Bend. We took another trip over to Grants Pass and down the Oregon coast to Brookings. This time we drove the car. No more travels for awhile. Mel had surgery on July 30th. He didn't complain much in the hospital. I think the cute, young nurses that took such good care of him had a lot to do with it. Most people are in the hospital for 4 - 5 days, but Mel did so well that they released him in 3. He had a walker at first, but isn't even using it anymore. He is a tough old bird. He has talked to the doctor about doing the other knee next year.

All for now. 'Hi' to all the bloggers.

Joyce

Mountain Garden

We went up to Blue Ridge, GA last night to see our friends Steve and Amado. Amado's a great gardener. Here is a picture of his garden. The vines are gourds and giant pumpkins. He always grows huge pumpkins. It's an organic garden.

Hockey Skates

Kathleen Edwards - A great singer songwriter from Canada

From Lucinda to George

Last Friday we saw Lucinda Williams. Last night we took Bill's niece, Lori, to see George Michael. She's a huge fan. I have always liked him. It was a great show. Better than I expected. Everyone was on their feet most of the time. That boy can entertain!

Colbert Apologizes!

Did anyone see the Colbert Report last night!!!!! He apologized to Canton, GA!

The Showroom - Pre-opening

Here's a short video shot by Bill on Sunday prior to the opening of the show.

Las Vegas Update

We are on our way back to ATL tomorrow. The showroom (designed by us) and rugs received positive reviews. They actually wrote orders today. Here are just a couple pictures. One of the showroom entrance and one of one of our rugs on the floor under the bench. You'll be able to buy that one in about 15 Costco California stores in August. I'll post some better pictures later.