Buddy is Improving

Buddy has been sick a week and yesterday we finally saw some improvements. The Dr. said he was so glad I knew about the fungus (Valley Fever) because testing wouldn't have showed that unless he asked for it!
He will have to take a medicine for 60 days but that is ok..he looks much better and says, "HI." He is eating now, and sitting outdoors.
Thanks for all the calls and emails..he is doing great. He lost 4lbs and it is not contagious, it was in the soil that he breathed so Gizzy won't get it.

Day with Hank's Family

Saturday we went down to Marietta to be with Hank's family, Davy, Marnie, Aiden and Nolan and his brother Dean (from New York). We had great food, played pickleball in the driveway, sorry and the Wii. We also watched Nolan practice for the Allstar baseball games in a couple of weeks.
Great day except for Buddy became really sick with 104 temp. after a lot of testing and my suggestion of Valley Fever. He researched and tested Buddy and sure enough. It is a fungus that takes 6 months to grow. He is very critical yesterday and today but after getting Human medicine, I already see alittle improvement. He ate hamburger and rice this morning. He has lost 3lbs (which he could loose). Poor guy. I will keep ya'll informed. Later.

Graceland

Annie and I decided to do a day at Graceland. We toured Elvis's airplanes, his cars, his mansion then a small tour of him in the Army. It was an all day affair and I was exhausted when we returned.
The house was kinda tacky, shag carpet of the 60's, furniture too! It was like everything there stood still.

Later in the evening when went out to eat, then a last card game fix before we all go seperate ways.

We had such a great time, Ann and Steve were great HOST! Thank you.

An Evening of Hand and Foot

Again the Girls Rule, we have done such a great job stomping our men!

Beale Street

Today we decided to go to Beale Street. Very touristy! We ate at the Rendezvous. More Pork!
After that we went for a walk to burn those calories. We stopped in the Peabody Hotel, the place where the ducks come down the elevator into the Lobby and hang out in the fountain until dinner time. Very cute.

We listened to music played on the BB King and Louis Armstrong square.

Memphis in May

We started the afternoon off by stopping by a local BBQ place,The Pork Shop, to try a different restaurant. Ron, Ann, Steve, Hank and myself had a great time and some great food. We even had BBQ spaghetti. It seems they BBQ everything here.
Memphis in May is one of the Largest BBQ cooking contest in U.S. Row after Row of people using their smokers cookin' pork. Everything from Ribs, loins to whole hogs.
The smoke was everywhere, including on yourself. Of course we did a little testing whenever we could. I even tested several for People Choice award.
Each contestant has decorated their place, set up their cookers, then had a party.
It was like Spring break in Florida, a huge beer party.
My favorite was the Mess Tent from Mash. It had a distillery in the corner that looked just like Hawkeyes! Very cute.
The Mississippi River was overflowing the banks...very fun to watch the barges go by.

Naval Support Activity, Mid-South, Middleton,Tn.

This week we are joining Annie and Steve for the "Memphis in May." We arrived Tues. evening and thanks to Steve, we were allowed to parked on the base with them.
Tues. evening we started up playing Hand and Foot. It was like being back at Palm Creek.
Weds. we toured the base, and Annie and I got tickets to go over to Graceland sometime on a Rainy day. For lunch, we went to a BBQ place called Corkie's. They had an all you can eat buffet, we all stuffed ourselves. AFter lunch, we took all the doggies for a walk, we tagged along.
Later we taught Annie and Steve, Pegs and Jokers,(Rhea's rules) Girls Rule!
Weds. night we spent a fortune playing BINGO...none of us won a dime!

Finally, with DAY IS DONE, ate cake Lillie Made...yum yum, NIGHT NIGHT

Nolan's baseball game

After visiting with my Mom, we went to watch Nolan play baseball. He did a great job.
I baked some cupcakes for Hank and one for Aiden and Nolan. Hank got all the thanks.

Happy Mother's Day

Went to see my Mom for Mother's Day, she is doing great! I made her a small cake and Hank decorated it with roses. Turned out beautiful...

Happy Mother's Day everyone!

Senior Olympics

Today up in Athens, Tennessee my partner-Pat and I entered the Senior Olympics in Pickleball. It is a very new sport in Tennessee, this is the first time pickleball had been played. Pat and I won the gold, or first place for our age bracket.
Hank didn't play, but came as my cheerleader and photographer.
We had a really great time.

Happy Birthday to Lillie

Mamma Ann was so great tonight for my birthday dinner. She made a chicken casserole, beans, biscuits, salad, and for desert....banana pudding. Boy, are we stuffed!!
I got some cute chimes, flashlight and a book.

Thanks Mamma Ann for a great supper.

P.S. I have already had a midnight banana pudding snack.

Spongebob Squarepants

Where has the week gone? Today we celebrated Aiden's 3rd Bd. We had a really good day with all his cousins playing on the trampeline, helping Dad cook hamburgers, sitting with Grand-dad, retrieving his talking balloons, eating cake and knocking down squarepants filled with candy. What a big day! Lucky Hank gets to be with his grandson....mine are way over in Nevada. I miss mine. I guess we are going to have to get back on the road SOON.

Sunday at the Races

Sunday, we all woke and went to RFC (Racers for Christ) chapel. We had a nice service. Then breakfast in the Lucas tent, yum yum. Then it was time for preparing for the first round. While they were all working, Hank and I went hunting the Sunday TV Show by ESPN for NHRA races. We found them, and watched for awhile. Very Cool.

When we returned to the trailer, it was race time. The wait was intense and exciting all at the same time. But when we got to the line it started to rain. We had to turn around and head back to the trailer to wait. Finally, the rain delay is over and we head back to the line. Green light, she was gone and she won! Karen was now in the second round. Later lined up and ready to make her second pass, it was so close, but she lost.

They were able to complete all the races but then it started raining cats and dogs.
Karen and Gary had to catch a flight back to Nevada, so around 10:00 pm after the bikes had been loaded, tents taken down, and RV all loaded they headed down to the Atlanta Airport.

Boy they have long weekends.Hank and I are so worn out from all the excitement! It was a truly amazing weekend. We can scratch this off our bucket list. Debbie and Doug we can't thank you enough for your hospitality and generosity. Awesome! Thanks!

Happy Birthday to Us

We are celebrating 3 birthdays, Karen, Lillie and Debbie!!


Happy Birthday Girls..

Saturday at the Races

Today began with qualifying at 11:00am. After four runs, Karen is in the 4th spot. Thats pretty good. We have had an incredible time! I think Hank is going to be hard to live with after this. Doesn't he look like a real pro?
I have just finished making a cake to celebrate Debbie, Karen and my BD all coming up in the next few weeks. Happy birthday Girls!

Friday evening at the races

Later in the evening, it was time for the second qualifying round of the day. She dropped a little to third place with another 6.91. Two other bikes ran a quicker 6.88 and a 6.87. Karen is doing great.

Then Greg took Hank for a special treat, we went to the starting line to watch the top fuel and funny cars. We stood on the line to watch Morgan Lucas in Top fuel take a first place too.

Hank also had fun talking with Antoine Brown, who also races top fuel.

What an exciting day, what will tomorrow bring??

Friday at Atlanta Races

Our morning started off with the women going to "Races for Christ", we had a nice little group and enjoyed our morning.

Next, it was to put on our team shirts. Hank was like a kid in the candy store. We then received our special tickets, Free Credentials to go anywhere in the track.

We headed down to the pit to watch Greg and Gary get the bike ready, then off to the starting line we went. Karen ended up in 1st place the first qualifying round with a 6.91.

Thursday at the track

Thursday, Hank and I just helped wherever they needed us. Hank helped put together scooters called Kymco. This one had a 150cc engine. I wouldn't mind having one of these...but Hank asked how I would get it home? (Take out the passenger seat and push it back in the hallway.) Duh!
Talk about tight quarters, the red semi truck belongs to Steve Johnson team, boy they were touching the awning as they pulled in, we had to watch carefully.
Debbie and I did a little shopping, got gas for the bikes, ran errands around the pits in her golf cart. I helped Debbie cook for 10 last night, great food, great company.Later

Karen Stoffer's hang out and pits

Today Hank worked along side of Gary and Greg putting the tent together and awning out. They sat up some tables and we ate Sonics for lunch. For dinner, I had put on a crock pot of chili and seven layer Mexican dip for snacking.

It is chilly in the morning and late at night. During the day, the sun is out but is very windy. Hopefully, for the races this weather will hold.

FYI..this is the track for one of our first dates, my first drag race. I am excited to return.

There are 5 of us parked together on a hill overviewing the track. Very cool.

Atlanta NHRA races

Hank and I drove to Commerce, Ga. for an exciting week of races. We have met up with Karen Stoffer's team, Doug & Debbie, Greg, and Gary. We are parked in a pasture for last night and this morning, and will move to a nicer pasture later in the day.
We are really going to see the life of the racers and their team.

I know I will have some great pictures later in the week. Later Gator!

Momma Ann's Birthday

Easter afternoon, Hank and I went to have dinner with Momma Ann. Also, we celebrated her birthday which was Thursday. Can you guess how old she is? I wonder if those candles are right?

We had a great time, great food and great company. Thanks!!