Lamar's has the best french fries EVER. I hear the fried chicken is pretty good too.
So, yes, I've been slack again about posting. Sorry!! Our trip to Chattanooga was GREAT. Daniel, Shane, and I got there late Wednesday night and stayed up for a few hours talking to Ben and Carrie. The boys went to play golf Thursday morning, and Carrie had to work, so I stayed home and enjoyed the lovely outdoor 2nd floor balcony with a book and my ipod. The Tallahassee crew arrived early that afternoon, and Barbara dropped off Ian then headed to Knoxville. That night, the boys went to the baseball game while Carrie and I ran errands and went by her office. We also took Willie to the park across the street from their house and played on the swings!! Daniel, Shane, Ian, and I went to Mellow Mushroom on Friday for lunch and to see Ben hard at work. There was a great debate over pizza and subs about whether the Chattanooga Ducks tour actually goes into the water during the tour. This mystery was not solved until the next day... Later that afternoon, we walked downtown for Nightfall to listen to live music. After that, we walked to Lamar's, which has become a tradition when visiting Ben and Carrie. (I was shocked to see they have a website!!) When going to Lamar's for drinks, it is necessary to understand that when you order one drink, you are actually getting 3 drinks in one, so you really must take it easy there. (Even Jeff and Tracy would consider them to be strong!) We went to the park with Willie again after Lamar's, and there were children out there with us (after midnight?!). (Luckily, Ian didn't go up and hit on them when we thought it was a bunch of girls his age having a party...) Saturday morning, Daniel, Ian, and I went to the aquarium on the river. It was HUGE. So much to look at, and I took about 100 pictures. While we were there, family started arriving at Ben and Carrie's house for the big bbq. They came from all over - Knoxville, Madison, Saluda... The cookout was a big success with lots of storytelling and family fun. And good food!! Then Sunday came, and we were sad to leave. Daniel left this morning for his annual golf trip. He'll be gone until Sunday. I'm going to Greenville, SC for lunch Saturday to see Crystal and finally meet her sweet baby girl! Then Allison and I are going to hit the town here that night. Woo! Next week is only a 4-day week and Daniel and I are beach-bound!!
Earlier today, my boss was walking around showing everyone an old calendar that had pictures of county employees taken way back in the day. He showed me his picture, and all of my other co-workers who have been working here forever. All of the men had heads full of dark hair, and the women had hair waaaay up high in the air. Then I saw the year of the calendar- 1978. Boss man was none too pleased when I said, "Hey! That's the year I was born!" So now I am happy to report that I will be okay with turning 30 this year. I'm still a spring chicken around here! (Also? I was born on a Saturday.)
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