7/10/2016

July 10, 2016

Monday was the 4th of July Holiday. It was hot, but I decided I should get out to the DAR commemoration ceremony at Colonial Park Cemetery. I have gone in the past, and always enjoy the demonstration, if not the rah rah patriotism. Walking back to my car, I noticed that DH was decked out for the holiday, too, with a 24-star flag from the 1820s. I meant to also go to the History Museum, but when I got there, they were Charging $10 just to park! Not gonna happen, so I left. I can go there anytime. 

reading the Declaration of Independence

DH proudly flying her 1820s flag

 

I had a nice surprise package from Allen this week. He sent me a couple of videos that he enjoys, and some tourist brochures from Columbia County, NY. Since I'll be there in a few weeks, I had a chance to go through some information. There's too much to see and do in the short time I'll be there, but it was great to look through everything. The videos were interesting, too: The Place Beyond the Pines (a thriller filmed around Schenectady, NY) and Billy Elliot The Musical (Allen says this is his favorite musical).

I had promised Sylvia quite a while ago that I would help her deliver Meals on Wheels Pet Food this week when her delivery partner would be on vacation. Sylvia hurt her back, so she wasn't able to go on Thursday, so I sucked it up and said I would do it alone. Good work! - there I am, afraid of dogs, knocking on doors where I know there is one (or more) dog, holding large bags of dog food, waiting to be attacked. I never should have said I would do it, but I finished and there are several dogs and cats in the Savannah area who are enjoying nice dinners thanks to me.

The “Project Contest” ended this week. Dave challenged me, Kay, and Lisa to create a project that would represent our home state (or country, for Dave). Dave made a bridge that connected England and Wales with flags at either end, and my car in the middle of the bridge, crossing into Wales. Lisa made a space shuttle Challenger, and told us that she was working at the space center when it blew up. Kay made the Talmadge Bridge in Savannah (great minds think alike with the two bridges). I made The Statue of Liberty from a empty toilet paper roll. We all got on Skype Sunday afternoon and videoed across the ocean to show off the projects in a 3-way chat. It was fun! I see Kay once a week, usually at The 90, but I miss Lisa and Dave terribly. It was great to see them and talk to them. 

the bridge to Wales, with my little car in the middle

space shuttle Challenger

the Talmadge Bridge, complete with sight-seeing helicopter above

my Charmin Statue of Liberty

 

After the unveiling of the projects, I had to get ready to go to BC for a tour. It was nearly 100° and it was HOT. The fox, Buddy, made an appearance! He hasn't been seen since last fall, but he was out there today. He came frighteningly close to my tour group. I'm not an animal lover, and I am most certainly not a wild animal lover. And here was this fox, leisurely slinking across Johnny Mercer's family plot, while I’m yelling “go away! go away!” I'm sure the people felt very safe with me as their leader and protector.

I watched a lot of sports this week. In addition to the tennis (some wonderful matches!), I also watched the UEFA football matches. Well, I sorta watched; the games are so boring, I mostly was doing other things while the tv was on. One afternoon, however, I went to the clubhouse and watched with some people who know what's going on, and they could tell me some of the finer points of the game and the tournament. I had hoped Wales would win because of Dave and Lisa (and Gareth Bale is drop dead gorgeous!), but it wasn't to be. Apparently they got farther in the tournament than was expected. I should stick to things I know - like Wimbledon. At least I know what's happening there.

drinking tea from my London mug while eating scones and watching the men's final