Sadness

Around 2 o'clock today I got a call from a former co-worker telling me about our friend Don had just passed away. I have so many good and funny memories of Don and the things he used to do to try to get the 'girls in the office' railed. Sometimes it worked, and sometimes it didn't. The best of times is when Nancy, Marlene, and I would get one over on Don. At first he wouldn't laugh, but later, sometimes years later, he'd finally see the humor we were trying to create!



Above is a picture of the Town Council president, Bill, with Don after his retirement, receiving his plaque from the Town.

I know Don's in a much better place, finally pain free, and full of joy. I'm sure Danny is happy to see him again and they have probably already pulled a few pranks! I'm sure going to miss him.

Happy Birthday To My Dad

April 21st, my favorite dad turned 79 years old.



Happy birthday!

More Tennessee

I don't think I could ever get tired of Tennessee. I keep looking through pictures of when Patrick and I were there over Spring Break and laugh at the fun times we had.

The penguins at the aquarium were funny. Every time you put your had up to the glass, the little penguins thought you were going to feed them. The workers had a set time they would come to the penguin area and feed them sardines. They were use to the workers and weren't a bit afraid of the humans. I'm sure they would make awesome pets!



The colors of the fish were beautiful. This is one of my favorites.



Of course a trip to Tennessee isn't complete until you stop at the Outdoor World Bass Pro shop!



I'm ready to go back already!

Fun Spring Times!

While in Tennessee the end of March, Patrick and I went the Ripley's Aquarium in Gatlinburg. If you haven't been there, you should drop what you are doing and go! Each time we have been to Tennessee, we've said we would go to the aquarium, but for some reason or another, we didn't. Sure glad we went this time and seen what we have been missing! I didn't have my Cannon camera, but had my trusty iPhone instead. The quality of the pictures aren't as good as they could have been, but you can still enjoy their beauty.

These are the dreaded jelly fish. I was stung by some just like these when I was in Florida as a little girl. Needless to say, it ruined my entire vacation, and I've not cared for the monsters since!



As we were making our way around the exhibits, we came across one of the largest shark skulls ever assembled.



When we were done at the aquarium, Patrick had a coupon for a FREE shark tooth necklace. He was so excited to get something for FREE! I was trying to explain to him if it's free, sometimes it's not worth a whole lot.



I think he had figured it out in less than three minutes...that's about as long as the necklace lasted, before it broke! ;-)