Ben's High School Graduation

Here is Rick (Dad), Ben (the man of the hour) and his Mom, Cath.

Ben is the fifth grandchild to have completed high school and had graduation for about 460 of his classmates Friday, May 29. His parents, my second Son and his wife Cathy gave a Celebration Party at their home in Peachtree City, GA today and invited a number of friends for lunch. The following pictures were taken today. This is Joan her Mother and daughter, three generations and friends of Cath and Ricks.

Here is Ben opening a present, his sister Elizabeth and Dad Rick on the left.

Here is graduation guy, Ben! Missed graduating with honors by just less than one point!

The diploma as proof of his graduating!

The entrance from the street with a sign of Congratulations and balloons.

Holly's Garden Summer 2009

Holly loves to spend time in her garden. This little video shows how her hard work has paid off! Haven't put down mulch, yet. And, have had lot's rain and a water problem from roof run off, but the flowers are loving the extra rain.

Quick Trip to Knoxville

This is Lake Norris, one of many TVA Lakes that stretch from upper East Tennessee through North Alabama. The dock is a private dock for the members of this club. Son Rick is a member and pictures of his cabin follow. Click on the photos to enlarge if you wish. I took a bicycle to Son Webb who lives in Knoxville and is a cook at Ray's. Webb has started publishing a tabloid and distributes to the employees of most bars and restaurants in Knoxville. The second issue just came out, called BOH FOH, you may google that name and if he has his web site up, know more about the tabloid. L to R, Aaron (my grandson, Webb's child), Me and Webb. Dave Page and I met Webb and Aaron for lunch at Ray's on this very busy weekend. Dave Page came because men were not invited to the Bridal Shower for Breezy his bride to be.

The following pictures will give you sorta a panoramic view of Son Rick's cabin at The Fountain City Sportsman Club. First is a view to the right of the cabin showing the field Rick mows as part of the property. His recently built wood storage is in foreground.

A view of the cabin. It has three bed rooms, living room/dining room, one bath and kitchen. He tore the original cabin down to the studs and some of them too. Added a room on the back and created a basement which he will finish later with a, I think, a bunk room for his grand kids. The deck was added also. And the area of deck behind the golf cart will be screened.

This view is to the left showing more field he has to mow. Holly loved the swing on the porch!

A two day get-away, thanks Breezy and Dave!

Dinner at Salt, the main restaurant, l to r: Dave Page (Holly's Son), Holly, Me and Breezy. The orange candle holder in the center of the table is made from salt. Both Holly and Breezy got a small plastic box with orange salt when we were through. The presentation of the food and it's quality was awesome! This the aftermath of pancakes Holly had for breakfast at the casual restaurant.

Let's see, I think I will add this whole little jar of pure maple syrup!

Before devouring the whole stack.

Breezy with a pirate in downtown Fernandina Beach, a very nice downtown where the day after we departed the street and side streets will be filled with vendors for the Annual Shrimp Festival, the beginning of the Summer Season.

Many thanks to Holly's Son and his future bride, Breezy who arranged Holly and I to meet them at the Ritz Carleton at Fernandina Beach Florida. Dave and Breezy have the month off from jobs they have in Vail, CO and had flown to Jacksonville, FL from NY after visiting family. The Ritz is the "ritz" as we experienced luxury few get to enjoy. Breezy works in a spa in a Ritz Carleton in Colorado, so she arranged great room rates for our two stay. We brought them back to Savannah and will take them to Knoxville, May 8th to Breezy's parents for a wedding shower for Breezy. She and Dave are being married in Vail CO in August.