Alexander the Great

Holy Cow I love reading about amazing people. I listen to books while I work on www.gutenberg.org. They have hundreds of classic literature available to read or listen to. It is a great way to get house work done and keep up on my reading at the same time. I would recommend it to anyone who needs time to read, or be read to as it were.

Get Ready get set.. GOOOOO.

We are on a race to the finish. Only 6 more days to home ownership! wahhhoooo. I am so excited. We are going to sign the papers on Friday. The count down has begun... five four three two one zero. Which happens to be how much money you have after you buy a house. LOL

A trip to the Court house..

I spent two hours this morning in the Norfolk Court house waiting to dispute a parking violation. The citation was dismissed, thankfully. While I was listening to the various cases, it was interesting to me to see how many people just pleaded guilty and then talked patiently with the judge about the wrong doing and sentencing. There were only 2 women who let a little emotion escape. I was also so sad to see several sailors there for DUI's. What a tragedy, when so many options for transportation are available. The military punishment for such a violation is severe enough, let alone to have it compounded by a state fine, and other punishment. I am so glad that my Sailor doesn't drink. It saves us money, and time, and even more precious it saves lives.

A Pleasant Suprise

I was shocked last night when a quiet evening with a couple friends turned out to be a surprise going away party for me. I was surrounded by women that I love and we had a great time chatting, and opening some wonderful gifts. Everyone had made delicious desserts and i enjoyed a helping of every one. We looked at pictures of the house and I told them all about my plans for a garden, play area, and decorations. Several of them went in on a gift card to TJ maxx. I found out that there are three in Jacksonville. I love going there to find house hold treasures, and fabulous home accents. Thank You girls!!!



I have made so many wonderful friends here in Norfolk. I hope to be able to visit and keep in touch with all of them. They have gone out of there way to make me feel welcome and needed. I give my love to all of them freely and hope that each of them know how grateful I am to know them. My life is a brilliant tapestry, woven with the colors of friendly faces and warm embraces. Moving around isn't always easy, but it is worth it. I have met so many people who have been a wonderful influence and have changed me for the better. I love you Norfolk ward sisters, Thank You.

A place to call our own....

Our trip to St Marys Ga last week was a total success. A wonderful Century 21 Realtor Vila Paulk drove us all over town in her beautiful Toyota Avalon. We have picked a three bed room two bath home with a HUGE yard. Luckily our Friends, and Neighbors, the Ellsworth's have a riding lawn mower.

It is 523 Moeckel . We are praying, and hope others will pray with us, that the closing takes place on Jan 30th, so that Randy will be able to be there.

Oh how we will miss our friends here in Norfolk. We would like to have a farewell get together this month or early next month. So watch for the date.

Car goes vroommmmm....

I have fallen in love! With the Toyota Avalon. While we were in Georgia looking for a house our realtor drove us all over in hers. WOW! It fits two car seats and an adult in the back seat. No matter how far I scooted my seat back it didn't get any where near the passenger. The floor in the back was like a van, no console or anything. So if you were sitting in the center of the back your feet aren't six inches higher( and in my case under your chin). It gets great gas mileage and has way cool features. I built my dream one on line.
THAT IS WHEN I FELL OFF MY CHAIR!!!!! Toyota Avalon's fully loaded cost 32,000.00$ Can you imagine the insurance? Even the five year old used ones are 18,000.00. Good grief. I guess I will have to save my shekels for a while, (the sort of while that lasts 10 years). I found one in Jacksonville for 8000 but it is a 92 or something and with a house payment now it is a no go.
Well it is good to have dreams uhh? I love my little zippy civic, but man did it feel cramped after having some serious elbow room. Who knew space could cost you so much?