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