Happy Birthday Sandra

I used to enjoy staying all night with Sandra back when I was growing up. I remember one time we were all sitting around the table making fun of Randy. I was talking about the scar he had on his nose. I said, "When I was a little girl and that place on his nose was healing, I thought Randy had a piece of meat on his nose."

Sandra Photos

Patty said, "Randy has a steak on his nose?"

I said, "No."

Sandra said, "Randy's got a piece of meat on his nose."

I said, "Yeah, she's got it right."

Sandra, Patty, and I started to laugh.  We laughed kind of low at first and then we got louder, and then we started laughing out loud. Sandra said, "Randy's got a piece of bacon on his nose."

Sandra did you know you shared your birthday with Minnie Driver, the person whose voice is used for Jane in the Walt Disney's cartoon Tarzan.

Happy 53rd Birthday Sandra!

Posted by Sherry

Beauty and the Boss Man

Dad will turn 83 on January 22nd. I remember back when I graduated from high school, he became either boss man or part-time boss man of the mechanic department of the mines.  I was going to vocational school in Thelma and it was after the Christmas holiday when we returned back to the center. I dressed myself up to look my best, just to see what kind of reaction I would get from everybody there.

When Dad took me back to the center, he thought because I had two suitcases he would take them in for me. When we entered the lobby to pick up my room key, it seemed to me like everybody around there got upset over his size. If I remember correctly some of the boys were whistling at me.  I remember one of the dorm ladies saying, "Look at this!" when I picked up my key.

Dad took my suitcases over to the elevator and left. I went up to my room and got into something more comfortable.  I went back downstairs to the lobby and sat down to play some Rook.  A girl came up to me saying, "Sherry, who was that guy that came in here with you?"

The Boss Man Photos

I said, "My dad."

She said, "It was her dad!" I also heard echoes saying, "It was her dad" about three or four times.

While I was sitting there playing Rook, the security guard, Andy, I think he was the head guard cause he was the toughest looking one of them, came over to where I was sitting.  Andy said, "Sherry, was that your dad that came in here with you?"

I looked right up at him and said, "Yes, it was." We stood there for at least a whole minute or longer looking at each other right in the eyes.

Then he finally broke out and said, "Well, I am going to take your word on it, that was your dad." While I was still sitting looking right at him, he said, "I have to admit you brought him in here..."  If I remember correctly, he was afraid to complete the sentence.

When he left I was wondering what on earth was going on around there while I was up in my room. Later it came to my mind that some of the people there might have never seen a coal miner before. If that was their problem, they got upgraded, that was the boss man.

Posted by Sherry

Advice for Baby Ashton

Hello Ashton, this is your Cousin Clyde. You've entered a strange new world and I feel a need to help you understand what you've gotten into. Road Creek is populated by a lot of strange and wonderful people, mostly strange but a few are wonderful. Let's take a look at one of them for example...

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Today just happens to be your Grandma Looney's birthday. Can you say "Happy Birthday Grandma!" (Probably not yet.) Well, we'll say it for you...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDMA !

Some Of Us Never Learn

Well, here we go...

Dad and I are on our way to Florida, again.

Of course you know what this means...there won't be many StalkerClan entries for a while. You StalkerClan addicts will just have to be content reading your new StalkerClan books.

Chicken Feed Millionaires

Thank the Lord, we finally moved out of Hoot Owl Ridge and off of Coot Rd. If those names don't say enough for the neighborhood, I don't know what else would describe it. We are now in the lovely town of Hollister and are living on a five acre, fenced in lot. We absolutely love it.

There is an eight stall, horse barn and the woman we bought the place from was kind enough to leave about 40 chickens. These chickens are everywhere!  Mrs. Corey wanted to let them be free and happy, but for my happiness, I do believe Danny will be building a coop.

Cameron is fascinated by every aspect of this new life. He spends every second with the horse and when she is eating, he is chasing chickens. I am so glad to keep him entertained.

It is, however, a battle to get him in the house at night. Once he has taken his bath, I don't like him to go back out. He tries everything to get back out. Sometimes we have to go out and he claims he is scared in the house alone. I asked him why he was so afraid. I assured him that we were in a much safer area than we had been in when we resided on Coot Rd.

His reply tickled me to death. It went something like this... "But Momma! People will break in and rob us. They will think we are rich now."  I thought he was referring to the new place and how much bigger everything is. Then he spat out... "People will think we are rich because we have all of these chickens and they will know how much money we will save not having to buy eggs."

I about fell over with laughter. The mind of a child. How great it is.

Posted by Traci

New Looney

A new little Looney has arrived. 

William and Joanna's baby, Ashton Blake was born on January 11th.  Proud Grandpa Willie says that Ashton looks just like him and William, but I don't see it.

THIS SITE has pictures and a guestbook you can sign to welcome little Ashton.

( If the site asks for a pasword it is little . )

Rumor Control

PRESS RELEASE  - PUTNAM COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT RUMORED

Rumors have been spreading throughout Putnam County this week concerning the possible relocation of a new business into the area.  Until all the details have been finalized and formal contracts prepared, nothing can be taken as a certainty, but the following details what we believe to be "in the works." RECYCLING BUSINESS RELOCATING HERE It has been repeated in various locations across the county that a production facility for recycled products was being examined in Kentucky and, if relocation looked feasible, the facility would be loaded up and transported to the Intelachen, FL area.  Exactly what the recycled product would be was not revealed but we understand the manufacturer to be operating in Kentucky as "Michelle Schell Creations".  We could not locate them in the Official Directory of US Corporations but we believe it to be a subdivision of Schell Products, a multinational conglomerate headquartered in London. DEMAND FOR LOCAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES What seem to be pre-orders for a variety of products have already been received by several local suppliers: A spike in the demand for "Shiners" has resulted in a doubling of the price in the past week. Most local grocery stores report they are running short of pinto beans and corn meal due to a recent surge in demand. No 'Honey Buns" can be found within a 15 mile radius of Orange Springs, FL. The owner of "Dumper Pumper Septic Tank Service" reports he received anonymous inquires regarding: How many time a week could he pump a single septic system and What was the capacity in tons of the local sewer system. JOB OPPORTUNITIES  Exactly how many jobs this new business will mean for the local economy is not yet known.  One source familiar with the project was overhear to say, "It's going to be a lot of work for somebody." The much needed and hoped for boost to the local economy seems to have moved a bit closer as all along CR 315 on Tuesday you could hear the refrain, "They're coming, they're coming, they're coming."  As always YOUR Chamber of Commerce will continue to monitor developments and keep you, the business leaders of Putnam County, informed and in business.

Jeffery Hen - The Baby Gets a New Name

Jeffery Hen and Roo were in the henhouse very upset over the baby not being a boy. They put the baby into the nest. They couldn't think up a name that both of them would agree upon. Quick as the sun went down Bear and Panda came into the henhouse.  They all stood around the nest and watched the baby move around. Bear didn't know what to think about having another sister, Panda was glad to have a baby sister. They looked at her and Jeffery Hen said, "Her eyes are like Crystal, and it's in the dawn of the day."

Roo said, "Crystal Dawn!"

All of them said, "Yes, Crystal Dawn! Crystal Dawn it is."

Jeffery Hen said, "We'll nickname her Crystal Fawn."

That night the baby and Jeffery Hen slept in the nest as always, the rest slept on the roosting rod. The next morning, at the waking of Roo's crowing, they all woke up to another day. When Roo stopped crowing they all went outside.

Everybody was wanting to know, what did they name the baby?  Panda said, "Crystal Dawn, but we are going to call her Crystal Fawn."

Jeffery Hen - Roo Junior Is a Girl!

The whole family woke up to the beginning of another day. Roo was outside crowing. Roo Junior was a week old now. When Roo stopped crowing they all went outside. Quick as Jeffery Hen, Panda, Bear and Roo Junior got outside, Roo flew out of the tree and joined his family. While they were out there eating, the Elder Hen came visiting. The Elder Hen asked Jeffery Hen did she have a boy or a girl.

"I didn't check, but I am sure enough to know it's a boy."

The Elder Hen picked Roo Junior up and checked. The Elder Hen said, "Jeffery Hen, it's a girl!"

Jeffery Hen said, "A girl!"

"Yes," said the Elder Hen, "a girl."

"Roo!", yelled Jeffery Hen.

Roo said, "What?"

"Roo Junior is a girl!", said a surprised Jeffery Hen.

"A girl!", yelled Roo.

Every chicken around heard Roo's yell and thought the whole thing was funny. While all of the chickens around was laughing, Roo didn't think it was.

While Panda was playing with the twins, the baby chick was playing with the triple boys and Bear was playing with the boys across the other side of the picking ground, Roo and Jeffery Hen went into the hen house to decide on a new name.

Football Nicknames

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Grandpa's Bragging Rights Taken Away!

Our Son Robert, Daughter-n-law Brenda and our sweet Grandson Cody came to visit from Louisiana during the Christmas Holidays. We really enjoyed their visit. They were such a blessing to have. We hope they can come visit again real soon.

Cody plays football and Robert was telling us a little about his team and how they all play together. He told us that Cody tackles the quarterback. He went on to say that when Cody gets his man, he wraps him up so tight he can't get loose and this is why his nickname is 'Duck Tape'. "Fine nickname for a football player," I thought.

Well, a few days later Robert, Cody, Randy, Cousin Jason and Uncle Larry were sitting at the kitchen table talking and Grandpa started bragging on Cody. He told Uncle Larry and Cousin Jason how good Cody was at football. He told them that Cody would wrap the quarterback up so tight they nicknamed him 'Tape Worm'. Oh My! This started a chain reaction of, "No Dad, not Tape Worm! Duck Tape! Duck Tape, Dad!"

Oh the disgrace of it all! Grandpa was now experiencing a little duck tape himself. They all wanted to wrap him up. Now I was sharing this story with my sister Luci. She laughed and laughed. When she finally calmed down she said, "That is so funny. Did you know Clyde's nickname when he played football was Round Worm?" Go figure. So many worms in the family. I had no idea!

Posted by Jeff

Papaw's Pollutin' Potty

Fishing Camp Advertisement

Dad has been asking each time we talk if anyone has been fishing. I always say 'no' that no one has been on the lake in a while. So today, Randy and I had a few minutes and we headed out on the water. We baited our hooks and threw them in. We were only out a few minutes when Randy caught what he calls the biggest speck he has ever seen. He says they call a speck that big a slab. He was thrilled! I had my cell phone with me so I called Dad to brag a little.

RING RING

Mom: Hello?
Me:    Hello Mom, what are you doing?
Mom: Well honey, me and you Dad have been out walking in the yard. It is so nice here today. In the hi 50's. How is it there honey?
Me:    Well Mom, I hate to tell you but Randy and I are out in the boat and it is in the hi 70's.
Mom: Really. That sure sounds good.
Me:    Where is Dad?
Mom: He is right here.
Me:    Tell him Randy caught a slab and see what he says.
Mom: Ott, Randy caught a slab.
Ott:    A slab! Let me talk to old two hands. I want to talk about that.

He gets on the phone and is thrilled about the fact that the fish are biting and that Randy will agree to save that slab for his dinner when he gets here.

So Dad, here is a little more inspiration to get you spurred on to Florida:

Someone is missing in this picture...

Come on down boys.  The water is fine.

Oranges and Fish, who could ask for anything more?

Supper is on its way!

Posted by Jeff

Christmas 2007

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Wedding Pics

If you missed the wedding like I did (Sorry Kari), you can still see the photos HERE.

CONGRATULATIONS !

Uncle Teet's Big 8-0

This January 2, 2008 would have been Uncle Teet's 80th birthday. I remember he would always be at church with his family every Sunday morning and evening.

I remember one time we went on a picnic with his family and he fell into the water and got his pant legs wet, we all had a laugh about it.

I also remember a time he was down Junice's once while all of us was visiting. They were mostly playing baseball. Donna was at the bat, I got a big laugh when Teet was the empire and when she struck at the ball, Teet said, "Strike Four." If I remember correctly, I wasn't the only one that laughed.

I also remember Lucille telling us after she came home from visiting them, "Donna came out of the house and asked Teet, 'Dad, how do you spell Oot?"

Teet said, ' Eu U T. '

She when back into the house and came back out and said, "Dad how do you make a Eu?"

Happy 80th Birthday Uncle Teet

Posted by Sherry

Caught In The Crossfire

Jennie and I took Emerson to meet up with Erik and Veronica at Slade yesterday. Ted and Luci came over and we all had lunch at the Natural Bridge State Park Lodge. It snowed while we were eating and, as everyone was leaving, Ted and Emerson got a quick snowball fight started. I got caught in the crossfire...

Emerson was throwing at Ted and scored a direct hit on the back of my arm. I don't think either of them managed to hit the other.

The white in my hair must be from the snow, yeah that's right, it was snowing hard. See, Ted's head is covered with snow too.

Gift Idea for Next Year

It's too late for this Christmas but maybe a certain tractor fellow we all know would like to receive this book next year.

It would make a great argument that a fellow might really need 101 old tractors.