Category: Miscellaneous

Yesterday certainly didn’t turn out like I had imagined.  Laura decided to test drive convertible roadsters, and wound up buying one!  We found a used Audi A4 convertible with only 13K miles.  It seemed a shame not to buy it! Of course, we did test drive one other car – a used Mustang convertible with … Read More “New Wheels and Easter” »

The first day of spring break, and I’m out and about around town.  Lunch was downtown at Trios (making Laura tremendously jealous), then I hit my favorite stops – the Map Shop, then Horizon Records. My final stop was Oshman’s Sporting Goods, where I bought a pair of hip waders.  When I got home, I … Read More “” »

Another month (or two) has gone by without a post. It’s now the first of April and Spring Break, so I’m spending a few minutes updating things.   I don’t want this to become one of those “abandoned blogs”.  Same excuses apply — too busy or too lazy to update, plus I had about  three-week stint … Read More “” »

I almost headed this “post mortem”, but decided that was a bit harsh.  Valentine’s turned out fairly well this year.  We had our fancy dinner at home Friday night, since we knew Saturday’s schedule would be a bit weird.   It was a very relaxing evening at home after an extremely taxing week. Saturday morning we woke … Read More “Valentine’s Day Post Analysis” »

Two days and a surprise ice storm later, I’m finally back at work.  Sunday morning we got up with no clue as to what was about to happen.  By chance we watched the forecast, and was surprised to see an ice storm on the way.  We did the emergency milk and bread thing at the … Read More “” »

The day first started with a round of disc golf with John and Richard at Holmes Park.  I made a hole-in-one on the second tee.  I had some other incredible shots, but had an equal share of really crappy shots, too. Laura reminded me that “Whad’Ya Know” was broadcasting from Clemson today.  I had wanted … Read More “What a day it’s been!” »

Sometimes going on vacation does more harm than good, or, at least, plants evil seeds of dissatisfaction and desire.  I now want a boat.  Not a kayak or other paddling thing, but something with a motor.  It doesn’t have to be a yacht, but I want something large enough to be comfortable, powerful enough to … Read More “” »

How does one misplace an entire season?  From Halloween to New Year’s and then some seems to be gone — one blur of activity, then illness, then celebration, then a new era is upon us.  The missing time also coincides with the time that Laura’s mother was with us.  I mean to draw no parallels … Read More “” »

Hard to believe another month has come and gone.  I somehow managed to forget Mom’s birthday last Friday during all the homecoming stuff.  Oh well.  I called to beg forgiveness.  I don’t think she will disown me. We got a major surprise on Monday.  Our superintendent, Sid Crumpton, announced that he is retiring effective December 31.  … Read More “Halloween – booo!” »

My how quickly the years have passed… This weekend was my 20th reunion at Furman.  I had lots of conflicting thoughts as to how I wanted to spend the weekend.  Should I spend the 100 bucks for reunion dinner at the Commerce Club with people I may or may not want to see, or do … Read More “Furman 20th” »