The Grand Ole Opry was everything we hoped it would be and we had a wonderful Valentine's Day. We started out shopping for shoes, (of course I forgot the ones I needed for tonight). Then we went to a couple of museums and ended up having lunch at a little family diner called Rudi's. The name stems from RU for Russ, DI for Diane and the S is for their son James, (slave labor, I know the S has nothing to do with his name). We were the only customers for most of the time we were there and Diane took their stage with a gentleman whose name is Leon Rhodes. He actually played at the Grand Ole Opry tonight with the Whites. Speaking of the Whites (two sisters), I would bet my favorite anything that they were sitting a the table next to us last night at Shoney's. I didn't know who they were then and I nearly fainted when they took the stage.
We saw: Darryl Worley, he is so tall, 6ft 5 inches, wow! Kathey Mattea was wonderful, but Ray Stevens took the cake. He was so funny and so was Mike Snider. We laughed the whole time. Kathy Mattea sang "Where Have You Been" and brought the house to tears. It was so beautiful!
Tomorrow I will post some photos and tell more about the show. I thought I could do it all tonight, but I find I am way too tired. I just wanted to say how much fun we had and wish you all could have been there!
TTFN
Ginny
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Friday, February 13, 2009
We Made It!
Whew, what a long day of driving we had. We left home at 6:30 this morning and arrived in Nashville about 5:30 this afternoon. Had a little trouble finding the hotel, but hey, we're here! We went to Shoney's for supper and I ate too much. I really try not to do that, but they had fish and hush puppies! Needless to say, I am suffering a little tonight. Can't sleep yet cause my tummy's upset.
I was horrified by all the damage from the recent ice storm in Kentucky and Tennesee. There were tree branches down everywhere you looked along the highway. Some of the cedars, (I think), were bent over in an obvious reaction to an ice overload. It was really sad! On another note, we also saw a ton of dead coyotes. Weird! At home roadkill is mostly deer or racoons. Here we saw coyotes and lots of little dead animals that I couldn't always identify, except for the occasional skunk!
Our hotel room is average. The pillows are hard and flat; I brought my own, but I still can't get comfy. I am really spoiled by my Craftmatic adjustable bed at home. It sounds silly, but they really are great. The mattresses are perfect and you can have the head of the bed up just right. DH likes his feet up but it just looks uncomfortable to me. LOL.
We are going to try to find something to do during the day tomorrow. Maybe a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame or something similar. DH loves to explore new places. Our hotel is on the edge of Nashville and the Ryman theater is downtown so we have about a 15 minute drive tomorrow evening to get to our show. I'll post again tomorrow night to dish on the show and maybe even add a few photos!
Gonna try to sleep now.
TTFN
Ginny
I was horrified by all the damage from the recent ice storm in Kentucky and Tennesee. There were tree branches down everywhere you looked along the highway. Some of the cedars, (I think), were bent over in an obvious reaction to an ice overload. It was really sad! On another note, we also saw a ton of dead coyotes. Weird! At home roadkill is mostly deer or racoons. Here we saw coyotes and lots of little dead animals that I couldn't always identify, except for the occasional skunk!
Our hotel room is average. The pillows are hard and flat; I brought my own, but I still can't get comfy. I am really spoiled by my Craftmatic adjustable bed at home. It sounds silly, but they really are great. The mattresses are perfect and you can have the head of the bed up just right. DH likes his feet up but it just looks uncomfortable to me. LOL.
We are going to try to find something to do during the day tomorrow. Maybe a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame or something similar. DH loves to explore new places. Our hotel is on the edge of Nashville and the Ryman theater is downtown so we have about a 15 minute drive tomorrow evening to get to our show. I'll post again tomorrow night to dish on the show and maybe even add a few photos!
Gonna try to sleep now.
TTFN
Ginny
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
What does it take?
What does it take to get rid of this crazy virus? It has been two weeks and my head is still giving me problems. I finally went to the doctor today to make sure my "weird" feeling in my head was just the virus. Of course, it is...what else? So, back on the decongestants, etc. The doc was really nice and said it was a good thing I am not flying out at least. LOL! I have flown with head colds before, not pleasant!
I think the "weepies" are a part of the medication change and have already improved somewhat. I still tear up, but at least I'm not sobbing over every little thing now. The virus has certainly not helped things move along any quicker. But we leave for Nashville in just three days!
It is really neat to see DH get so excited about this trip. He needs a little excitement! We keep checking out our seat location and marveling that we got such good ones! If I read the site correctly for the Opry, I can take pictures! Most concerts, etc won't even let you bring your camera into the venue. I once received tickets to a John Denver concert as a gift and they nearly took my camera away because it looked like a "professional's" to them. It was a nice camera, but I only wanted a couple of shots for myself and I wasn't going to use the flash or anything. I talked them out of it but, what a mess!
With the depression, I haven't been taking photos with my usual frequency. I haven't even pulled it out the last couple of times the grandbabies have been here. Now, that really is strange! My camera is usually attached in an almost permanent way when they visit. I now can't wait to start snapping again!
Tomorrow, I HAVE to get serious about packing! I did get a list done, because I will forget something if I don't make one. Now, if I just remember to print it out and use it!
Okay, time to stop rambling for tonight! I will post along the way on the trip!
TTFN
Ginny
I think the "weepies" are a part of the medication change and have already improved somewhat. I still tear up, but at least I'm not sobbing over every little thing now. The virus has certainly not helped things move along any quicker. But we leave for Nashville in just three days!
It is really neat to see DH get so excited about this trip. He needs a little excitement! We keep checking out our seat location and marveling that we got such good ones! If I read the site correctly for the Opry, I can take pictures! Most concerts, etc won't even let you bring your camera into the venue. I once received tickets to a John Denver concert as a gift and they nearly took my camera away because it looked like a "professional's" to them. It was a nice camera, but I only wanted a couple of shots for myself and I wasn't going to use the flash or anything. I talked them out of it but, what a mess!
With the depression, I haven't been taking photos with my usual frequency. I haven't even pulled it out the last couple of times the grandbabies have been here. Now, that really is strange! My camera is usually attached in an almost permanent way when they visit. I now can't wait to start snapping again!
Tomorrow, I HAVE to get serious about packing! I did get a list done, because I will forget something if I don't make one. Now, if I just remember to print it out and use it!
Okay, time to stop rambling for tonight! I will post along the way on the trip!
TTFN
Ginny
Friday, February 6, 2009
Feeling Old!
Yesterday my baby turned 29! How the years fly. Just a few days ago it seems he was this adorable little boy playing peek-a-boo with us and now he is married and being responsible. I am so proud of him, and my others, for growing into such a neat young person. But, I still miss those little faces and sweet, sweet smiles. Oh, gotta stop! I'll have myself in tears if I don't. LOL (sort of anyway)
My youngest granddaughter called me today, with help from her mommy, to ask me to send her a letter. A little boy on one of her cartoons got a letter and she wants one too! She is too cute, I wish I could see her more often. At least I get to talk to her almost every day. So, I am glad I got Valentine's cards made for all four of them today. I created a disaster in the craft room but I finished them in one sitting. There is glitter everywhere, I even found some on my DH after I hugged him! Now I just have to mail them, along with some candy I bought each of them.
One week from today we leave for Nashville! I know I keep going on about it, but I really am excited. DH is too!
Keeping it short tonight!
TTFN
Ginny
My youngest granddaughter called me today, with help from her mommy, to ask me to send her a letter. A little boy on one of her cartoons got a letter and she wants one too! She is too cute, I wish I could see her more often. At least I get to talk to her almost every day. So, I am glad I got Valentine's cards made for all four of them today. I created a disaster in the craft room but I finished them in one sitting. There is glitter everywhere, I even found some on my DH after I hugged him! Now I just have to mail them, along with some candy I bought each of them.
One week from today we leave for Nashville! I know I keep going on about it, but I really am excited. DH is too!
Keeping it short tonight!
TTFN
Ginny
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Misery!
Heaven help me! DH gave me his cold and I am miserable. It is a full blown, sniffling, sneezing, coughing, blowing mess! I haven't had one of these for a while, (thank God). DH has caught another little bug, so we stayed home today instead of going to DS the younger's in-laws for Super Bowl fun.
So, here we sit, all alone, sneezing together and moaning over all of the Cardinal's mistakes. I would really love to see them win, but I have to be realistic; oh, but wouldn't it be something to see them take down the mighty Steelers? Okay, I am really softie a heart and I always root for the underdog, well, unless my favorite team is the favorite. Go Pack! LOL.
I may have to leave the house tomorrow for more tissues, LOL! I have gone through almost an entire box! It would be good to get out, but I don't want to spread the bug either. I wonder if those lotion tissues really are nicer to your nose? Mine is sore from all the blowing.
Woohoo! Arizona just scored a TD!!!!! That puts them within 6 of the Steelers! Do ya think, just maybe, they can pull it off? Come on Cardinals!!!
Sorry, I got just a little carried away, (tee hee). I do love the Superbowl commercials. There are some pretty good ones, especially Budweiser's. The horses are just too cute! The Pepsi commercial imitating McGuyver stinks, though.
Tonight really is ramblings, isn't it? I have spent a lot of time on my laptop the last couple of days just surfing stamping sites. In case I haven't mentioned it, my favorite is splitcoaststampers.com. For some reason the link didn't activate, sorry. They have some wonderful ideas, techniques, and groups. II belong to a couple of their groups and they really brighten my day! (Bless me! Twice!) There is a support group for people with clinical depression and it has been a blessing. The poster there understand what I have been going through and have great suggestions.
Okay, gonna stop now and take care of my poor nose. God Bless, y'all!
TTFN
Ginny
So, here we sit, all alone, sneezing together and moaning over all of the Cardinal's mistakes. I would really love to see them win, but I have to be realistic; oh, but wouldn't it be something to see them take down the mighty Steelers? Okay, I am really softie a heart and I always root for the underdog, well, unless my favorite team is the favorite. Go Pack! LOL.
I may have to leave the house tomorrow for more tissues, LOL! I have gone through almost an entire box! It would be good to get out, but I don't want to spread the bug either. I wonder if those lotion tissues really are nicer to your nose? Mine is sore from all the blowing.
Woohoo! Arizona just scored a TD!!!!! That puts them within 6 of the Steelers! Do ya think, just maybe, they can pull it off? Come on Cardinals!!!
Sorry, I got just a little carried away, (tee hee). I do love the Superbowl commercials. There are some pretty good ones, especially Budweiser's. The horses are just too cute! The Pepsi commercial imitating McGuyver stinks, though.
Tonight really is ramblings, isn't it? I have spent a lot of time on my laptop the last couple of days just surfing stamping sites. In case I haven't mentioned it, my favorite is splitcoaststampers.com. For some reason the link didn't activate, sorry. They have some wonderful ideas, techniques, and groups. II belong to a couple of their groups and they really brighten my day! (Bless me! Twice!) There is a support group for people with clinical depression and it has been a blessing. The poster there understand what I have been going through and have great suggestions.
Okay, gonna stop now and take care of my poor nose. God Bless, y'all!
TTFN
Ginny
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Already?
Can it really almost be the end of January 2009? Time flies by these days! In just a week or so my youngest son will be 29 years old; I can hardly believe it. Of course, my oldest son is now 35 and my daughter is 32. Can I be old enough to have children that old? I guess so, since it is true.
My recovery is going really well. I will stopping individual therapy soon and joining the group. They haven't set it up all the way yet, but I am ready when they are! I had a revalation the other day; after this major depressive episode I really need to re-define myself as a person. After a lot of thought, I am trying to accept myself for the person I am, not for who I "think" I should be. In the past, I have always wanted that from others, but never did it for myself. Hmmm. DH has been extra supportive lately and I love him even more for that. He has made suggestions but not issued orders and that makes my life so much easier.
DH and leave on 2/13 for our vacation. We are both getting excited! Our first stop will be Nashville and the Grand Ole Opry. I found out some of the performers we will see are Darrell Worley and Kathy Mattea! I love Kathy Mattea. Her music is so down to earth and warm. There are also some performers we are not familiar with. It should be so wonderful!
DH gave me a cold! I knew I should have slept in the guest room while he was so sick. So far I just have a drippy nose and a scratchy throat. Maybe that will be all I get? I hope so and, if not, that I get over it quickly. DD called today and she and the two little ones are sick, too. Little granddaughter has a fever and when she got on the phone I could hear her faster breathing. Poor baby! Little grandson has it too, but he is mostly crabby. He did manage to say "lub oo gamma" though and melt my heart.
I spent some time on the Splitcoast Stampers website tonight. That is such a fascinating site. I could actually spend hours there and I learn so much! I am always open for new ideas when it comes to scrapping, stamping, and new ways to organize my space. (If only I actually USED the ideas! LOL)
Well, I need some liquid as my throat is really dry and scratchy. So I will say goodnight.
TTFN
Ginny
My recovery is going really well. I will stopping individual therapy soon and joining the group. They haven't set it up all the way yet, but I am ready when they are! I had a revalation the other day; after this major depressive episode I really need to re-define myself as a person. After a lot of thought, I am trying to accept myself for the person I am, not for who I "think" I should be. In the past, I have always wanted that from others, but never did it for myself. Hmmm. DH has been extra supportive lately and I love him even more for that. He has made suggestions but not issued orders and that makes my life so much easier.
DH and leave on 2/13 for our vacation. We are both getting excited! Our first stop will be Nashville and the Grand Ole Opry. I found out some of the performers we will see are Darrell Worley and Kathy Mattea! I love Kathy Mattea. Her music is so down to earth and warm. There are also some performers we are not familiar with. It should be so wonderful!
DH gave me a cold! I knew I should have slept in the guest room while he was so sick. So far I just have a drippy nose and a scratchy throat. Maybe that will be all I get? I hope so and, if not, that I get over it quickly. DD called today and she and the two little ones are sick, too. Little granddaughter has a fever and when she got on the phone I could hear her faster breathing. Poor baby! Little grandson has it too, but he is mostly crabby. He did manage to say "lub oo gamma" though and melt my heart.
I spent some time on the Splitcoast Stampers website tonight. That is such a fascinating site. I could actually spend hours there and I learn so much! I am always open for new ideas when it comes to scrapping, stamping, and new ways to organize my space. (If only I actually USED the ideas! LOL)
Well, I need some liquid as my throat is really dry and scratchy. So I will say goodnight.
TTFN
Ginny
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Inauguration Day
We have a new president! I am feeling very hopeful that President Obama can accomplish his campaign promises. Good luck, Mr. President!
Things are still going pretty good. I tried to work in the craft room today, but it is just so overwhelming! I know what I want to do, really, I can even see it in my mind. But, accomplishing it is another story. Why am I so unable to do something so simple? My therapist keeps telling me not to beat myself up over this sort of thing, but it's really hard not to. I feel like I must have been born without the cleaning and organization gene.
Last night I drove about 25 miles to my friend Jessica's for stamp club. I almost didn't go because it had been snowing off and on all day. The roads were a tiny bit slick but not the whole way and it was much better coming home. I enjoy stamp club so much. I get to see people who enjoy stamping as much as I do, we make pretty cards and projects, and I get OUT of the house. Tomorrow I will be going out to my appointment with the therapist. I look forward to that, also. She helps me sort through my thoughts.
DD and the two little ones will be here tomorrow. I told DH to get ready! The little ones will run his socks off. Eek! That means I have to babysit on Thursday while DD gets her hair done. I hope I am ready!
Okay, I admit it, I am addicted to reality TV. My favorites are John and Kate Plus Eight, Big People Little World, and the Duggars on TLC. On Style Network I love Clean House (go figure). I think I enjoy seeing that other people are clutters too.
That's enough for tonight.
TTFN,
Ginny
Things are still going pretty good. I tried to work in the craft room today, but it is just so overwhelming! I know what I want to do, really, I can even see it in my mind. But, accomplishing it is another story. Why am I so unable to do something so simple? My therapist keeps telling me not to beat myself up over this sort of thing, but it's really hard not to. I feel like I must have been born without the cleaning and organization gene.
Last night I drove about 25 miles to my friend Jessica's for stamp club. I almost didn't go because it had been snowing off and on all day. The roads were a tiny bit slick but not the whole way and it was much better coming home. I enjoy stamp club so much. I get to see people who enjoy stamping as much as I do, we make pretty cards and projects, and I get OUT of the house. Tomorrow I will be going out to my appointment with the therapist. I look forward to that, also. She helps me sort through my thoughts.
DD and the two little ones will be here tomorrow. I told DH to get ready! The little ones will run his socks off. Eek! That means I have to babysit on Thursday while DD gets her hair done. I hope I am ready!
Okay, I admit it, I am addicted to reality TV. My favorites are John and Kate Plus Eight, Big People Little World, and the Duggars on TLC. On Style Network I love Clean House (go figure). I think I enjoy seeing that other people are clutters too.
That's enough for tonight.
TTFN,
Ginny
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