The day flew. TFM 7 a.m. til noon...ran errands...changed for dinner...4:30 p.m. hop in the car with Elwood and Naomi. We drove to Paris Island the US Marine Corps base just outside of Beaufort. There is a restaurant on base open to the public. Wed. is steak night at Traditions. Certainly an appropriate name considering the military's love of ceremony and tradition. It's interesting. In what I was told was formerly an "O" club...we went thru a line...chose between Ribeye...Filet...or NY strip. The meat is right there...RAW! They ask what size and you tell them how many ounces you want.

Hmmmmmmmmmm... The dining room was overlooking a lovely waterview. I walked around to look at the pictures and various USMC items displayed around the room. My bill for salad bar, soup, 8oz. NY Strip, baked potato, lemon chiffon cake, diet coke and coffee...$15.54! Wow! It would have definitely been alot more on HHI!

We did get to see some of the base as we drove to dinner. It certainly wasn't the very best steak dinner I've had...but the experience and company was wonderful.

Watched Anderson Cooper's coverage of the 2 year anniversary of Katrina. It was very disturbing.

Stay safe...
Love, Sue

A good day at TFM. Did my "usual thing" in the floral dept...then got to go out and beat the pavement in an old but familiar role. We are doing a fundraiser next week at TFM to benefit juvenile diabetes. Took the little green shoes that people sign and then get posted up on the window....Made my way down the little strip of shops...$120.00 and 4 bouquest of balloons donated later. It was kind of fun.
However, if you're ever at my strip...don't eat at _______(can I say the name?)...he wouldn't give me any $$$.

Ever the night owl, fortunately, I saw Coach Tony Dungy on Leno a couple of weeks ago. He talked about his new book...Quiet Strength. Popped over to Barnesy's tonight and bought it. In no time, I realized that this is an outstanding book that more than read...I'll study.

Settling in with a good cup of coffee and a good book.
Good night from 401...
Love, Sue

A productive day at 401. Laundry...cleaning...bills...done!

Talked with both girls today. DanaMarie is working hard. Her news is that little Buckeye, their black and tan cavalier, needs surgery. His little knee goes out. . They'll go in and screw /staple the ligaments to tighten things up. Poor little thing. He is sooooooo sweet. It will be hardest on his tenderhearted, protective Papa. Brian is the ultimate protective dad. I can only imagine when they have kids!

Sis and Aaron are doing well. The deployment is still set for 9/6 at 9 Zulu...which I am told is 3 in the afternoon. Gotta love the US Military. However, they are very excited. They put in a bid on a lake front lot and it was accepted. It's an acre on Lake Monroe, near Bloomington, In. They are thrilled and the timing couldn't be better. How wonderful for them to be excited about something in the future. They can plan their dream house together. I am thrilled for them. They will be only an hour and a half from DanaMarie and Brian.

Both girls are talking about me moving............Perish the Thought!

Off to The Fresh Market at 0700...
All for now from from Camp 401.

Over and Out..
Foxtrot/Utah/Zulu/Zulu

Jamie wanted one last trip to the beach today. Happily, I agreed, so off we went. As you can imagine...the time flew...and much to soon it was time to head back to 401 and pack up. The time she was here flew by...and I'm already looking forward to her next visit. On the way home from Savannah...I was thankful and sad. Hurry back, honey.

Tomorrow will do paperwork and catch up on things here at home. I want to get the tickets ordered for The Babes concert at Playhouse Square on Oct. 28th. Please let me know if you want to come...don't want to leave anyone out!

Please keep Sis and Aaron in your prayers, as they are in the final prep before he ships out. At this time, Uncle Sam is telling us 9/6. We know that can change 3 times between now and then...but it's a stressful time. Thank you for praying for them. I'm planning on driving in to be with her for a couple of evenings after he's gone. Will keep you updated.

Will also head to the gym tomorrow. No Bible Study tomorrow night. We finished up last week. Can the summer really be over??? How did that happen???
It was busy, but many great visits...and much to be thankful for.

Here's to fall...my favorite time of year in Ohio! I know DanaMarie is already excited about football...and then there's Bruce! ( I love getting to watch a game with him:) For Bruce... Let's just say.........Go Bucks!!!
Love from 401...Sue

Oh my gosh, what a time we had today. After coffee, we went and got manicures together. I go to Golden Nail...John and his wife are the owner/operators. He is kind of an Asian "Don Rickles" and I told him to take good care of Jamie. Once finished, we were impressed with our 20 fabulous digits!

A little shopping for...what else??? Flip-flops!!! Then...lunch at Plantation Cafe...Jamie tried grits! There ya go!...then back to 401. Once home, she's ready to ride bikes on the beach. Out come the bikes and off we go ...approx. 2 miles to the beach, then from Shipyard down past Coligny. We rode down where the waves come in... and thru the water as it lapped up onto the beach. Sooooooo fun...and again I am reminded...and again, I am thankful...that God has placed amazing young people, this time, Jamie, in my life. Those bikes have been sitting outside since May 18th...and it took her saying "let's go." I have to tell you...it was a wonderful time. I'll do it again...often, and think of Jamie each time I go.

Done...Oh no! Left 401 at 2:30 and headed up Rte. 278 to meet up with Scott at Live Oac water sports. It was kind of overcast outside...hmmmm, we wondered whether or not to go out. Decided, what the heck, we can only get a little wet...and can always come back in. So, off we go...the three of us, with Scott at the helm of this lovely new 24 ft. white ski boat. Out on the water we saw Pinkney Island, a wild life reserve, deer roaming about on the island, dolphins, eagles, a blue heron, terns hmmmmmmmmm, think that's it. Then Jamie hopped in and waterskied for a bit. She did great. When she was done...I hopped in and we went tubing. Scott did his best to dump us...but we hung on!

A bite of dinner tonight at Marleys...a little reggae with our seafood was just right! Back home and popped in a movie...
No Surprise...try as I might...just couldn't stay awake.

All for now...
from a thankful lady at 401.
Good Night.