5/19/2013

weekly update 5/19/2013

Marcia & Andy were still in Savannah as this week began. On Monday, I took them to the Oatland Wildlife Center.  Since that's the only zoo-like attraction we have here (and the world's lamest zoo at that), I thought it might be something different in the middle of all the history. Besides, we had the whole morning to kill since the Telfair didn't open until noon. After viewing some armadillos and buffaloes, we went back to the historic district and had lunch along River Street. By that time, the Telfair was open, so we went to the art gallery. The current exhibit is not art, as in paintings & drawings, but art, as in chairs & seating. Not as interesting, but it was what we got. Then, a trip to Leopold's for ice cream. I think I take everyone who visits me to Leopold's for ice cream, and it never disappoints. We rode the free water taxi across the Savannah River and back, and looked at the waving girl statue. Then, guess what? - we're hungry again. So we found a restaurant that had a second story balcony, and we were able to get a table overlooking River Street and the river. It was a perfect day - not too hot, with a gentle breeze, and we just sat there and enjoyed the food, drinks & company. And, to top it off, a tug boat went by. Andy had watched all day for a tugboat on the river, and because it was low tide, we didn't see any boats going in or out. But as we sat there, a big tug floated past on it's way to the port.

 

Tuesday was the last day Marcia & Andy were going to be in Savannah, but their flight didn't leave until mid-afternoon. That gave us the morning to do one more sight-seeing adventure. I took them out to Wormsloe Plantation. I have been there many times before, but I've never had a guided tour. A ranger was on-site this morning, and he was leading a tour - in a golf cart, so we didn't even have to hike! Because I'd never had a tour before, it was really nice for me to learn something new. It was nice for Marcia & Andy, too, since most of the stories he told were not something I could talked about. Then, back to the condo for a quick bite to eat, a last minute check to see if they had left anything, and then they were gone. My condo seemed very silent for the entire afternoon. I missed them immediately.

But it was a wonderful visit, and I certainly enjoyed having them here. I hope that they may come back some time. They already have plans to go to Alaska this summer, and I know they'll have a great time there. But, perhaps Savannah will be another trip another time.

After they left, I returned to my natural boring state. I didn't do anything on Wednesday or Thursday but get back into my awake-all-night-sleep-all-day routine.

I had to move my car on Thursday night because they are re-surfacing the blacktop at the condo development, and Friday was going to be the day that Building 5 would be done. Since there was no way I would be up before their 9 am starting time, I needed to move my car the night before. The project is complete now, and I'm surprised at how quickly it was all done, and at how nice it all looks. There is fresh sealant on all the surfaces, and all the lines and handicapped spaces are crisp and white with new paint.

My Thursday nights now will be freer for me, but not as much fun. It's going to be different without Dwight, Pam & Jim, Andy, and the others.

Friday, after my afternoon at DH, I went to the Savannah Children's Theater. There are two productions playing concurrently now, and I was only able to go on Friday, so I had to make a choice. I opted against The Velveteen Rabbit (after all, I already know how that ends) and for Zombie Prom (which I'd never heard of). Do I have to say that I enjoyed it thoroughly? I am never disappointed there.

Saturday, I drove out to Rincon, GA, about 45 minutes from where I live, to go to a Civil War encampment. It was rather interesting, although, I imagine there are others that are better. In Savannah, I have seen many Revolutionary War reenactments, because this area is full of colonial history, but I have not been to many War of Northern Aggression shows. This was full of craft booths, food tents, and kiddie activities, but there was a recreated battle camp with a few tents and cannon firings. The “actors” seemed more interested in chatting with each other than in talking to the visitors, but I did find one gentleman who informed me that America is going to hell in a hand basket, pretty much ever since the South lost The War. As a liberal New Yorker, I just smiled and nodded.

Sunday was another do-nothing day. It is my day to open and close Bonaventure Cemetery, so I needed to be ready for that at 10 am and 4 pm. I didn't, however, have to answer questions in the gate house. 

 

So, that's my week in review for this week.