adventures of getting lost...

We have been super busy with getting our house painted, fixed and ready to put on the market next week...including moving boxes and extra furniture to our newly acquired storage unit. So, today we went shopping for some of the key elements Mikey is going to need in Iraq and in the midst of it we also got "lost" - Mikey says it was on purpose, but I didn't complain as it was fun to get out and about.

Here are some of the images we captured. I wanted to share them with everyone to see how Savannah is more than just historical beautiful buildings downtown. The first is of an old plantation (yippee, after living here for more than a year I finally got to see a plantation...fenced in and with that long driveway with trees full of Spanish moss!) Although we were sneaking in there just for a quick drive and photos and forgot to pay the entrance fee. Once we saw that sign we turned around - don't worry mom, we were honest people!

The rest of the photos are of the deep water access around the Isles of Hope. It was a beautiful 30 minute detour! Enjoy!!! Nothing is better than a nice cruise with a wonderful husband...except I could have used a Mountain Dew! (wink. wink.)

i've divorced our backyard

Okay, so I am sure you are all wondering what this picture is about...well, if you look close you will see my enemy and yes - this SNAKE is in our backyard! (look really closely into the middle of the picture, you can see his head) Here's the story:

As Mikey was showering I decided to take out the garbage. Which I've gotten completely comfortable doing while the daylight shines on the lawn. As I was approaching the fence I realized there is something that looks like a leaf. So, I approach this "leaf" and get less than 2 feet away and finally realize...ugh...ah...it's a snake! I dropped the garbage and ran inside yelling ew, ew, ew, ew, ew, ew, ah, ew, ew. (You get the idea) By the time I get in the door, slamming it shut while watching the ground to assure this snake did not follow me in the house. I went running upstairs to tell Mikey that he had to get out of the shower and get this snake out of our lawn. So, the great husband he is (all while laughing at me) gets out and grabs his robe. But, since I couldn't tell you if it is poisonous or not I told him he had to put his boots on. So, the stud grabs his army boots while wearing his robe and goes to the closet to grab the good ole' hockey stick. There he goes (again I slam the door behind him) - out to battle he is. The whole thing only lasted a minute, but to me it felt like forever. He chased the THREE foot black and green snake out of our lawn and under our fence.

He was a brave man! But no matter what I had the heebie-jeebies for the remainder of the day. And I vowed to Mikey that he will forever be in charge of taking out the garbage, doing all lawn work and grilling. It was great knowing you backyard...we had some great memories, but now I'm done with you! At least until I find this "Snake Away" that Mikey claims exists. Then maybe I'll consider dropping the divorce from our backyard, but until then the front door is the only one I will use, and with caution of course! I am convinced this snake is out to get me.

Wish my hubby luck on putting up with me and my snake fear...and here is my knight in shining armor!
Tata for now!

Annie

Tropical Storm Fay...

Yes, we are currently under "tropical storm warning" and a "flash flood watch" for the upcoming days. Our televisions have been stuck on the weather channel for the past few days. Just watching and waiting, wondering if Fay will change directions. It seems that it won't for now, which is good.

What it means for us? Well, it means we are still getting LOTS of rain and wind gusts up to 45 mph, which will probably result in flash floods and maybe some downed trees or power lines. However, the eye of the storm is not coming to us. Our beaches will have erosion as the tide is high at noon already and it is about 2 feet higher than normal. (Too bad, I really wanted to spend some quality time at the beach)

But, no worries everyone. I am prepared for the power to go out (totally stocked up on batteries) and I have our hurricane survival kit and a full tank of gas. I am 98% sure we will not have to evacuate, but just in case I am ready! Just wanted you to all know that we are okay and just getting as much inside house work done as possible. Us "northern folks" know how to make it through a few days without power and severe storms if need be...hey, we even have MRE's if we get desperate! Thanks hubby for bringing those home:-)

tata for now,

Annie

Sever...ugh, no...

Yes, today was the first day that I slipped up while on the phone.

I was just making a return work call when A's (hiding the individual's identity for her protection) voicemail picked up. I was obviously so into my rhythm of my message that when I was repeating my name after my call back number I did it...I slipped up...I knew my first name, but for the first time I started saying my maiden name. Ooops! I professionally just added my married name to the end so that I didn't sound like a confused blonde. (Which yes, I know I am!)

Just had to fess up! I'll be sure to update more on the progress around our house and married life. Let's just say I think we've seen each other 4 of the 9 weeks we've been married...ah, marital bliss - just kidding, I miss my hubby when he is gone.

Okay - rambling now, so tata for now!

Annie